Sunday · August 16, 2026 Vol. I · No. 227
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Kim Jong Un sends reply telegram to Vladimir Putin Islam Makhachev agrees with what drove Dana White ‘absolutely crazy’ about Ian Machado Garry at UFC… Dana White bemoans lack of progress on Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury super-fight Cash Cow US should avoid tensions with Russia ahead of elections — candidate for president Mastercard took down payments across Australia with a scheduled update There isn’t just one AI bubble, strategist says — there’s a ‘rolling sequence of bubbles’ instead Ukrainian Drones Strike Moscow Region, Killing One Kim Jong Un sends reply telegram to Vladimir Putin Islam Makhachev agrees with what drove Dana White ‘absolutely crazy’ about Ian Machado Garry at UFC… Dana White bemoans lack of progress on Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury super-fight Cash Cow US should avoid tensions with Russia ahead of elections — candidate for president Mastercard took down payments across Australia with a scheduled update There isn’t just one AI bubble, strategist says — there’s a ‘rolling sequence of bubbles’ instead Ukrainian Drones Strike Moscow Region, Killing One

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Sports · MLB

2026 MLB Futures Game: Five players who stood out in the prospect showcase

The American League beat the National League in Sunday's All-Star event

Sports · NHL

LeBron James signing could benefit one team more than any other

Even at 41, James brings a lot to whatever team he joins.

Sports · European soccer

All done deals in July 2026

Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

Sports · European basketball

Timberwolves sign second-round pick Isaiah Evans

The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed second-round draft pick Isaiah Evans to a four-year, $9.3 million contract, according to HoopsHype. The deal reportedly includes three fully…

SPORTS
Sports · NBA

International Notes: Nowell, Bryant, Oturu, James, More

Free agent guard Jaylen Nowell is headed to Turkey, having signed a contract with Besiktas (Twitter link via the team). A six-year NBA veteran, spent part of the 2024/25 season wi…

Sports · European soccer

'Written off as too old' - France beat up-and-coming Spain in 2006

Spain meet France in the last 16 of the 2006 World Cup.

Sports · Boxing

Claressa Shields sees only one winner in Gervonta Davis vs Shakur Stevenson: “He ain’t beating him”

A clash between and would arguably be the biggest all-American fight in the sport, and female boxing icon has shared her prediction for how the bout would play out, if it were to …

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Sports · NBA

Pistons vs. Cavaliers: Ebuka Okorie looks to build off strong Summer League start

Detroit Pistons rookie Ebuka Okorie showed you just about everything you’d hope to see from him during his first Summer League game. Now, he looks to keep the momentum going in ga…

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Sports · NBA

Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/12/26

Globe ‘There’s no loyalty’: Jaylen Brown casually discussed trade while at the World Cup NBA insider: Teams received ‘intel’ that steered them away from bidding on Jaylen Brown ‘N…

Sports · Boxing

Victor Ortiz names the one opponent who was tougher than Floyd Mayweather: “He hit so hard”

Despite his controversial defeat to Floyd Mayweather in 2011, Victor Ortiz believes one other opponent posed a greater threat than the self-proclaimed ‘Best Ever’. Having just det…

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Sports · NFL

Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 63

It is Day 63 of our 100-day countdown to kickoff. We are looking back at the 100 most iconic games in Dallas Cowboys history. The countdown will leads us right up to the opening g…

Sports · MMA

Dana White confirms but refuses to elaborate on UFC wellness program following Dustin Poirier arrest

Dana White explained that the UFC does look after their current or former fighters. Dustin Poirier was arrested last month on a ‘public drunk’ charge...

Sports · NBA

Bears QB Caleb Williams building serious hype ahead of 2026 season

This could really be the year for Williams and head coach Ben Johnson to get the Bears back to the big game.

Sports · European soccer

How Maradona dominated England in 1986

Diego Maradona leads his Argentina team to victory against England in the quarter-final of the World Cup in 1986.

Sports · European soccer

Sinner grinds down Zverev to successfully defend Wimbledon title

Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon title with a four-set victory against French Open champion Alexander Zverev on Centre Court.

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

Philadelphia memorial park a work of art in honoring city's Negro Leagues past

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Sports · NHL

Is There a Deal Toronto Shouldn’t Refuse for Matthew Knies?

Reports suggest the Toronto Maple Leafs have gauged the market and listened to offers for Matthew Knies. To this point, they’ve likely turned down at least a couple of significant…

Sports · European soccer

Argentina v England 2002 - Redemption for Beckham

England meet Argentina in the group stage of the 2002 World Cup.

Sports · European soccer

Argentina v England 1998 - Owen, Beckham and penalty pain

England meet Argentina in the last 16 of the 1998 World Cup.

Sports · NHL

How Frederik Andersen Compares To The Edmonton Oilers' Past Starters

It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers have had goaltending issues throughout the Connor McDavid era, but with the signing of Frederik Andersen, have they solved them?

SPORTS
Sports · Boxing

Gassiev vs Kadiru: Sixth Round Stoppage Retains WBA Title in Moscow

Murat Gassiev (34-2, 27 KOs) made the first defense of his WBA heavyweight title on Saturday night, stopping Peter Kadiru (23-2, 13 KOs) at 1:00 of the sixth round at VTB Arena in…

Sports · MLS

France defender Konate responds to Lamine Yamal: ‘He can say whatever he wants’

After Lamine Yamal claimed that France should be the ones afraid of Spain, defender Ibrahima Konate issued a straight response: "He can say whatever he wants." France and Spain me…

Sports · European soccer

Kim ends 1,001-day wait for win as Fitzpatrick, MacIntyre fall short in Scotland

Tom Kim ended his 1,001-day wait for a fourth PGA Tour title by closing out an impressive two-shot win at the Genesis Scottish Open, as Robert MacIntyre missed out on a home victo…

Sports · NFL

Stefon Diggs Views Himself As No. 2 WR

For much of his NFL career, Stefon Diggs has operated as his team’s No. 1 receiver. That was certainly the case in 2025, but the veteran free agent is eyeing a deal which will mak…