August was a busy month at Sunrise Daily Dispatch. We covered a thrilling Serie A finish, new TV line‑ups for the Championship, a high‑stakes UFC event, the end of a beloved TV reboot, and a famous coach’s first game with Brazil. Below is a quick rundown of each story and why it mattered.
On the first weekend of the Serie A season, Napoli edged Cagliari 1‑0 thanks to a last‑second header from Frank Anguissa. The goal came in the 90+5 minute after Kevin De Bruyne and Scott McTominay – two fresh signings – helped the team push forward. Alessandro Buongiorno’s precise cross set up the winner, keeping Napoli unbeaten as the new campaign kicks off.
The EFL announced its Sky Bet Championship TV slate through September 2025. Instead of a short five‑week window, broadcasts now have a five‑month notice. Charlton Athletic earned two live slots – away at QPR on August 30 and home to Millwall on September 13 – both at 12:30 pm. Sky Sports will show all opening‑weekend games and every Carabao Cup and Vertu Trophy tie, while ITV picks up 20 matches across the season.
These new dates give fans more time to plan their viewing and help clubs reach a wider audience.
Chicago turned into a fight‑night hotspot when UFC 319 featured Dricus du Plessis versus Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight title. The bout lived up to the hype, with both fighters showing why they’re top contenders. Aaron Pico also made his UFC debut, adding extra intrigue to the card. Betting odds shifted all night as the crowd reacted to every strike, making the event a roller‑coaster for fans and punters alike.
Even with a trimmed lineup, the card delivered the excitement people expect from a UFC headline.
After three seasons, HBO Max cancelled the ‘Sex and the City’ reboot, ‘And Just Like That…’. Critics and fans pointed to the show’s heavy focus on identity politics, saying it felt forced and disconnected from the original series’ charm. Storylines about diversity often came across as token gestures, and viewership dropped as a result. The decision shows how a series can lose its footing when it tries too hard to chase trends instead of staying true to its core audience.
For many, the ending feels like a cautionary tale about balancing modern themes with established storytelling.
Carlo Ancelotti took charge of Brazil’s national team in a World Cup qualifier against Ecuador. The match ended 0‑0 in Guayaquil, preserving Ecuador’s strong home defensive record. Brazil stayed in a solid qualifying spot, but the lack of goals sparked questions about Ancelotti’s attacking strategy. Fans will be watching closely to see if the coach can unlock Brazil’s firepower in the coming games.
It’s a calm start for a coach known for winning titles, but the pressure to deliver for a football‑crazy nation is already on.
That’s the snapshot of what we covered in August 2025. From late‑minute goals to cancelled shows, each story gave us a glimpse of the sports, entertainment, and media world in action. Stay tuned for more updates as the month rolls on.
Napoli left it late to beat Cagliari 1-0 at the Maradona, with Frank Anguissa scoring in the 90+5 minute. New signings Kevin De Bruyne and Scott McTominay started, but the champions had to grind through a stubborn defense. Alessandro Buongiorno set up the winner with a precise cross. The result keeps Napoli perfect to start the 2025-26 Serie A season.
The EFL has confirmed TV selections for the Sky Bet Championship through September 2025, with five months’ notice replacing the old five-week window. Charlton Athletic feature twice: away at QPR on August 30 (12:30pm) and at home to Millwall on September 13 (12:30pm). All opening weekend EFL games and every Carabao Cup and Vertu Trophy tie will be live on Sky Sports, while ITV will show 20 matches across the season.
UFC 319 lit up Chicago with a middleweight title showdown, a hyped UFC debut, and intense betting across the board. Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev squared off amid electric energy, while Aaron Pico’s first UFC fight kept fans guessing. Experts weighed in, and outcomes proved tough to predict on a reduced but star-packed fight card.
‘And Just Like That…’ got the axe after three seasons, closing the chapter on ‘Sex and the City.’ The reboot tried too hard to retrofit identity politics, leaving longtime fans cold. Storylines about diversity felt forced and inauthentic, and audiences tuned out. That desperate attempt to stay relevant led to the show’s downfall.
In Carlo Ancelotti's first match as Brazil manager, the squad endured a scoreless stalemate against Ecuador in Guayaquil. Ecuador preserved their near-perfect home defensive record, while Brazil stayed firmly in the World Cup qualification spots but faced questions about their attacking fluency.
