Monday · August 17, 2026 Vol. I · No. 228
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Hamas disarmament may begin within month — Kushner Supreme Court rejects Verizon bid for $47 million refund of FCC fine Trump says likes idea of declaring Strait of Hormuz US territory Attacks on Zaporozhye NPP expose true nature of Kiev regime — senator Are zoos ready for the changing climate? Why haven’t Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid debuted in the 2026-27 La Liga season yet? Trump says unwilling to extend memorandum of understanding with Iran Russia deports the head of Moscow’s Azerbaijani diaspora, and Baku issues arrest warrants for three… Hamas disarmament may begin within month — Kushner Supreme Court rejects Verizon bid for $47 million refund of FCC fine Trump says likes idea of declaring Strait of Hormuz US territory Attacks on Zaporozhye NPP expose true nature of Kiev regime — senator Are zoos ready for the changing climate? Why haven’t Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid debuted in the 2026-27 La Liga season yet? Trump says unwilling to extend memorandum of understanding with Iran Russia deports the head of Moscow’s Azerbaijani diaspora, and Baku issues arrest warrants for three…

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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 …

SPORTS
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.

SPORTS
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…

SPORTS
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 …

SPORTS
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…

SPORTS
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…

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Sports · MMA

UFC 329 start time, fight card for Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2

With UFC 329 hours away, Conor McGregor is so close to returning to the UFC Octagon. The former UFC two-division champion McGregor returns to the promotion for the first time in o…

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Sports · NFL

10 Breakout Candidates For the 2026 Chicago Bears (Part 2)

The Chicago Bears made massive strides in 2025, but last year is last year, and they’re turning the page to a new chapter. To have sustained success, they’ll need several players …

SPORTS
Sports · NBA

Summer League Preview: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver NuggetsDate: July 11th, 2026Time: 6:30 PM CDTLocation: Cox PavilionTelevision Coverage: Prime Video After what felt like an eternity, nearly two …

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Sports · NFL

Penei Sewell listed as best OT in NFL by execs, coaches

In the ongoing series where ESPN polls executives, coaches, and scouts from around the NFL in order to rank the top-10 players at a given position, the Detroit Lions are certainly…

SPORTS
Sports · NFL

Broncos Country bullish on Nix’s TD count

It appears a healthy number of us believe as Tim Lynch and I did — Bo Nix is going to be lights out in the end zone this season. With 25 touchdown passes last season and 29 as a r…

Sports · MMA

Umar Nurmagomedov speaks out after his supporters clash with Merab Dvalishvili in Georgia

The rivalry between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov resurfaced in Georgia. Dvalishvili has been cordial with Henry Cejudo ahead of their match at RAF Georgia...

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Sports · NHL

Mammoth’s Owen Allard Ready to Take the Next Steps in His Development

Last season was a rough one for the Tucson Roadrunners. The team went through a lot of injuries and had their best players called up repeatedly to the Utah Mammoth.…