Monday · August 17, 2026 Vol. I · No. 228
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Next up? Islam Makhachev names most deserving title challenger Battlegroup Center’s Tornado-S system strikes Ukrainian command post at Dobropolye Battlegroup South destroys 47 Ukrainian UAV control posts, 245 drones over past day Alibaba sells its Lingxi games arm to fund an all-in bet on AI State Duma says foreign agents prepare fake exit polls outside Russian embassies Likud threatens legal action against initiative to bring Israelis abroad back to vote Russia’s Battlegroup West downs two Flamingo missiles, 203 Ukrainian UAVs over past day Russian troops gain foothold on southern outskirts of Alekseyevo-Druzhkovka in DPR Next up? Islam Makhachev names most deserving title challenger Battlegroup Center’s Tornado-S system strikes Ukrainian command post at Dobropolye Battlegroup South destroys 47 Ukrainian UAV control posts, 245 drones over past day Alibaba sells its Lingxi games arm to fund an all-in bet on AI State Duma says foreign agents prepare fake exit polls outside Russian embassies Likud threatens legal action against initiative to bring Israelis abroad back to vote Russia’s Battlegroup West downs two Flamingo missiles, 203 Ukrainian UAVs over past day Russian troops gain foothold on southern outskirts of Alekseyevo-Druzhkovka in DPR

Sports

Sports · European soccer

BBC to show England's World Cup semi-final

England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Sports · European soccer

Bellingham’s extra-time winner sinks Norway and sends England into World Cup semi-finals

Thomas Tuchel’s message was that it was time for England to thrive at the business end of the World Cup; the most exciting part. His players had to release the handbrake and go fo…

Sports · European soccer

'Man of all the moments' - Bellingham gives England the lead

Jude Bellingham scores his second goal of the game to give England a 2-1 lead over Norway during extra time of their 2026 World Cup quarter-final in Miami.

Sports · European soccer

Was VAR right to overturn England penalty?

England have a penalty overturned following a VAR review after Djed Spence was judged to have initiated the contact with Norway's Oscar Bobb during the first half of extra time in…

Sports · MMA

Luke Riley Destroys Kai Kamaka III by TKO in UFC 329 Prelims Opener

Paddy Pimblett’s teammate Luke Riley was ready to land bombs on Kai Kamaka III at UFC 329 and, with...

Sports · MLS

Why isn’t Johan Manzambi playing for Switzerland against Argentina at the 2026 World Cup?

Set to face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, Johan Manzambi will be one of the main absences for Switzerland national team. Switzerland is facing Argentina at Kansas…

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Sports · MLB

Red Sox Draft Tracker: Follow every pick

Sports · MMA

Paddy Pimblett’s 14-0 teammate scores quick KO as Joe Rogan rants about referee at UFC 329

Luke Riley continued his winning start to life as a UFC fighter. Paddy Pimblett‘s teammate picked up his third Octagon victory at UFC 329 on...

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

Astros Draft Tracker: Follow every pick

Sports · NHL

Five losers of the NBA offseason so far

The NBA offseason rolls on, and after a few weeks, we have a pretty good idea of who has won and who has lost so far.  

Sports · NHL

The red flag nobody is talking about in the Jaylen Brown trade: Jayson Tatum's Achilles

Everyone has spent the last week destroying the Boston Celtics for the return in the Jaylen Brown trade — but the scariest part of the deal is the right Achilles tendon of the sup…

Sports · European soccer

Argentina v Switzerland: World Cup 2026 quarter-final – live

⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 8pm local time/2am BST/11am AEST⚽️ Norway v England – live | Golden Boot | Mail EllaArgentina (poss 4-1-3-2): E Martinez; Tagliafico, L Martinez, Romero, Mo…

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Sports · MMA

Quick Stoppage? Luke Riley Finishes Kai Kamaka II at UFC 329

Now on his second stint with the UFC, Kai Kamaka III took on prospect Luke Riley in featherweight action as part of the UFC 329 prelims on Saturday. The card featured the return o…

Sports · NFL

Brewers skipping Jacob Misiorowski start takes away Paul Skenes matchup

Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh was supposed to be one of the most anticipated pitching matchups of the 2026 regular season.

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

Mariners Draft Tracker: Follow every pick

Sports · MLS

Argentina vs. Switzerland odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup quarterfinal picks from expert on 19-7 roll

SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his picks for Switzerland vs. Lionel Messi and Argentina in World Cup 2026 on Saturday

SPORTS
Sports · NBA

Hawks vs. Nets, Summer League: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread

The Hawks aim to go 2-0 against the Summer League Brooklyn Nets. Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: Thomas &…

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Sports · MLB

Key takeaways: Red Sox 4, Mets 0

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Sports · MLB

With reinforcements (and Valdez's bat) in tow, Bucs sweep doubleheader vs. Brewers

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

Braves Draft Tracker: Follow every pick

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Sports · MLB

1st overall pick, All-Star nod and shutout make banner day for White Sox

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Sports · NFL

Seattle Seahawks agree to sell to Vinod Khosla-led group in biggest deal in NFL history

The Seattle Seahawks are set to have a new owner. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Seth Wickersham, a group led by venture capitalist and San Francisco 49ers limited partner …

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Sports · MLB

Cubs Draft Tracker: Follow every pick

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Sports · MLB

Bibee keeps Marlins at bay as Guardians secure third straight win