Monday · August 17, 2026 Vol. I · No. 228
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Are zoos ready for the changing climate? Russia deports the head of Moscow’s Azerbaijani diaspora, and Baku issues arrest warrants for three… Hacker claims 3.6 million Azure account records stolen from major companies Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21  Trump says he and Kim Jong Un understand each other This compact Glorious mechanical keyboard is just $35 Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users and editors explain their song picks STAT+: Sanofi to lay off 229 workers in Mass., a year after $9.1B Blueprint Medicines acquisition Are zoos ready for the changing climate? Russia deports the head of Moscow’s Azerbaijani diaspora, and Baku issues arrest warrants for three… Hacker claims 3.6 million Azure account records stolen from major companies Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21  Trump says he and Kim Jong Un understand each other This compact Glorious mechanical keyboard is just $35 Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users and editors explain their song picks STAT+: Sanofi to lay off 229 workers in Mass., a year after $9.1B Blueprint Medicines acquisition

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Sports · European basketball

Garrison Mathews close to Olimpia Milan

Former NBA guard Garrison Mathews is close to signing with Olimpia Milan, according to Eurohoops sources, as the Italian club looks to strengthen its roster ahead of the new seaso…

SPORTS
Sports · MMA

Oktagon 91: Engizek vs. Jotko 2 Full Results

Oktagon 91 arrived on Saturday in Germany, but only one of two title fights planned for the event showed up fully intact. In the main event, Kerim Engizek and Krzysztof Jotko squa…

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Sports · NFL

Recapping Brandon Aiyuk’s activity over the last few days

Brandon Aiyuk has been busy this week doing Brandon Aiyuk things. The soon-to-be-former San Francisco 49ers wide unfollowed the quarterback he wanted to play with, explained himse…

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Sports · MMA

Alex Pereira aims for November UFC return at Madison Square Garden

Alex Pereira has yet to book his next UFC bout after coming up short in his attempt to win the interim heavyweight championship in June and he’s eyeing a spot on the yet-to-be-ann…

Sports · MMA

Robert Whittaker’s first light heavyweight face-off raises fan concerns that former champion shares

Robert Whittaker will have to overcome a significant size disadvantage at UFC 329. Whittaker doesn’t expect to be fighting for longer than originally expected just...

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Sports · European basketball

Official: Fenerbahce parts ways with Mikael Jantunen

The Finnish forward leaves the Turkish club after helping the team win three domestic trophies during the 2025-26 season. L'articolo Official: Fenerbahce parts ways with Mikael Ja…

Sports · European basketball

Virtus Bologna signs former NBA forward Kessler Edwards

Virtus Bologna has officially announced the signing of forward Kessler Edwards, adding the former Hapoel Tel Aviv and NBA player to its roster on a multi-year contract ahead of th…

Sports · European soccer

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25

Adams played in South Africa’s World Cup group gamesMidfielder played for Mamelodi SundownsJayden Adams, who played in South Africa’s three group games at the World Cup, has died …

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Sports · NFL

Seahawks News: Are the 2026 Seahawks a 7-win team?

In Today’s Links: more Seattle Seahawks player rankings, to quench your thirsty mind; training camp storylines, interest in Terrion Arnold, a look at the Leonard Williams extensio…

Sports · European basketball

NBPA says second apron hurts teams and players

The NBPA also raised concerns that the NBA’s second apron is having a negative impact on roster construction, forcing teams to break up successful cores and encouraging star playe…

Sports · European basketball

NBPA calls for major changes to NBA’s second apron system

The National Basketball Players Association is pushing back against the NBA’s second apron system, with executive director David Kelly calling for significant changes after arguin…

Sports · European soccer

Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Bates dies aged 94

Former Chelsea and Leeds United owner Ken Bates has died aged 94, Chelsea announced on Saturday.

SPORTS
Sports · NBA

DaQuan Jeffries Signs With Turkey’s Besiktas

DaQuan Jeffries has signed with EuroLeague newcomer Besiktas, Eurohoops relays. The announcement was made in a press release from the Turkish club. Jeffries played in the Kings’ o…

Sports · NFL

Report: Mike Macdonald wasn't referring to Tom Brady as the person who provided Super Bowl help

If it wasn't Brady, who was it?

SPORTS
Sports · NBA

Saturday Posted & Toasted Notes: Cultural punches, aliens copying Jalen, sensei Randle

Less than a month after playing a competitive game, the Knicks were back on a court doing some goofy play. Here are some links and notes before New York gets back to it against a …

Sports · European soccer

Garnacho absent from Chelsea pre-season training

Alejandro Garnacho has not yet joined up with Chelsea for pre-season as the club actively look to sell the winger.

Sports · NHL

Thunder rookie center Aday Mara has brutal Summer League debut

The Oklahoma City Thunder have high hopes for Mara, taken with the No. 12 pick in June's draft. Mara's NBA Summer League debut might make the Thunder temper those expectations.

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Sports · NHL

Projecting Zachary Bolduc’s Next Contract with the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have already taken care of several important pieces of their young core over the last few years. Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky, Ivan Demidov,…

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Sports · NHL

Morning Notes: Trocheck, Moyle, Kurtz

Veteran forward Vincent Trocheck was traded from the New York Rangers to the Utah Mammoth earlier this month, but just a short while ago, such a trade would not have been possible…

Sports · NBA

The 'Receiving-leader by NFL team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in receiving yards for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

Sports · Boxing

Former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman predicts Deontay Wilder vs Anthony Joshua

Former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman has revealed who he would favour in a clash between and . While the pair have seemingly gone their separate ways, their matchup was once c…

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Sports · MLB

Pirates Designate Cam Sanders For Assignment

The Pirates have designated right-hander Cam Sanders for assignment, and moved shortstop Konnor Griffin from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL.  The two moves clear roster …

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Sports · European basketball

Official: Besiktas signs DaQuan Jeffries

The American guard/forward joins the Turkish club after an NBA career and an All-NBA G League First Team selection last season. L'articolo Official: Besiktas signs DaQuan Jeffries…

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Sports · NFL

Why clutch QBs don’t exist (and why it looks like they do)

I have a dry-cleaner who loves giving me health advice. Every week, she tells something new to try, a water fast, linseed oil, all sorts of homeopathic stuff, tai chi walking, cup…