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The belts, week of Aug 17

Aug 17 – Aug 23, 2026

5 title changes across the belt network and 19 pro belt games this week. Get this as a weekly email · RSS · every belt right now →

Changed hands

Premier League
Manchester City beat AFC Bournemouth 2–1 and took the Premier League belt
Aug 23, 2026
Ligue 1
RC Lens beat AJ Auxerre 5–2 and took the Ligue 1 belt
Aug 22, 2026
MLB
San Diego Padres beat Minnesota Twins 6–2 and took the MLB belt
Aug 21, 2026
MLS
Portland Timbers beat San Diego FC 3–1 and took the MLS belt
Aug 19, 2026
MLB
Minnesota Twins beat Atlanta Braves 4–2 and took the MLB belt
Aug 17, 2026

Closest calls

Date	Defense
Aug 21, 2026	Liga MX Club América held off FC Juárez 2–1	Game →
Aug 19, 2026	MLB Minnesota Twins held off Atlanta Braves 6–4	Game →
Aug 22, 2026	MLB San Diego Padres held off Minnesota Twins 7–5	Game →
Aug 22, 2026	La Liga Sevilla FC held off Athletic Bilbao 3–1	Game →
Aug 22, 2026	Eredivisie AZ Alkmaar held off Fortuna Sittard 2–0	Game →

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