26 August 2006 (Saturday)
- Auto racing
- NASCAR NEXTEL Cup: The first two positions of the ten available slots for the Chase for the NEXTEL Cup are filled following the Sharpie 500 at Bristol, Tennessee. Jimmie Johnson clinches the first birth as two cars drop out due to mechanical problems, while race winner Matt Kenseth clinches the second spot after winning the race, his fourth win of the season.
- Rugby League: St Helens win the Powergen Rugby League Challenge Cup beating the Huddersfield Giants 42–12 at Twickenham.
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Famous quotes containing the word august:
“There’s no telling what might have happened to our defense budget if Saddam Hussein hadn’t invaded Kuwait that August and set everyone gearing up for World War II½. Can we count on Saddam Hussein to come along every year and resolve our defense-policy debates? Given the history of the Middle East, it’s possible.”
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