Tuesday · August 18, 2026 Vol. I · No. 229
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Pinch-hitting resurgence fueling Orioles' playoff push Russian and Egyptian nuclear authorities reject ‘biased’ Politico report Kanye-Putin meeting ‘possible’ – Russian lawmaker Spate of museum heists in Europe highlights ‘changing tactics’ of crime gangs - Museums Association 'Snooping' on dolphins offers acoustic clues to hotspots for food and friends More than 5,000 little penguins will be vaxxed against bird flu. How will this protect them? Why is Sweden deporting Britons faster than any other EU country post-Brexit? | David Milstead Kiev deliberately disrupts dialogue with IAEA on Zaporozhye NPP, local politician says Pinch-hitting resurgence fueling Orioles' playoff push Russian and Egyptian nuclear authorities reject ‘biased’ Politico report Kanye-Putin meeting ‘possible’ – Russian lawmaker Spate of museum heists in Europe highlights ‘changing tactics’ of crime gangs - Museums Association 'Snooping' on dolphins offers acoustic clues to hotspots for food and friends More than 5,000 little penguins will be vaxxed against bird flu. How will this protect them? Why is Sweden deporting Britons faster than any other EU country post-Brexit? | David Milstead Kiev deliberately disrupts dialogue with IAEA on Zaporozhye NPP, local politician says

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Sports · NBA

Chiefs' Travis Kelce gets bad news in latest ESPN rankings drop

The Kansas City Chiefs have tight end Travis Kelce for one more season, and then, after that, all bets are off as to whether he'll retire. But, at 36 years old, it's safe to say t…

Sports · MLB

Free MLB picks, predictions for Friday, July 10: Expert's best bets include Phillies-Tigers, Astros-Rangers

SportsLine expert Adam Thompson reveals his best MLB bets for Friday's games

Sports · European basketball

Clippers Turning Attention To Re-Signing Bennedict Mathurin

With a lack of progress on acquiring Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets, there is a growing chance that the Los Angeles Clippers will pivot to focus on re-signing Bennedict Mat…

Sports · Boxing

Cardiff keen to stage Fury-Joshua fight

Principality Stadium bosses say they are ready to host the proposed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in Cardiff.

SPORTS
Sports · NHL

The NHL’s Worst Value Contracts Of 2025-26: Costliest Per-Point Production Among Forwards

Earlier this week, PHR looked at the forwards who gave their teams the cheapest cost per point in the NHL last season. Today, we flip the list over. These are the ten forwards who…

Sports · European basketball

Olympiacos extends captain Kostas Papanikolaou through 2028

The EuroLeague champions have rewarded their long-time captain with a new two-year contract The post Olympiacos extends captain Kostas Papanikolaou through 2028 appeared first on …

Sports · NFL

Report: George Pickens among teammates working with Dak Prescott in Utah

Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens skipped most of the team's offseason program, but he reportedly opted to get some more work in with his teammates this week.

Sports · NBA

Writer predicts Shedeur Sanders will win Browns QB job in training camp

Who will be the Browns' starting quarterback this season? One NFL analyst is giving the nod to Sanders.

Sports · European soccer

England's Woad storms into Evian Championship lead as Korda misses cut

England's Lottie Woad shot a seven-under-par 64 to claim the halfway lead at the Amundi Evian Championship as she seeks her first major victory.

Sports · MLS

Is Lamine Yamal playing? Spain vs Belgium projected lineups for the 2026 World Cup game

Spain and Belgium face off in a crucial 2026 World Cup quarterfinal clash, with a place in the semifinals on the line. The 2026 World Cup quarterfinals continue at Los Angeles Sta…

Sports · Boxing

Shakur Stevenson names the welterweight champion who would have beaten Sugar Ray Robinson: “He was way ahead”

Many people view as the greatest boxer of all time but believes there is another fighter that would have defeated the boxing legend. Robinson was world welterweight champion for f…

Sports · NHL

Jaylen Brown following trade to 76ers: 'There's no loyalty' in NBA

The Boston Celtics recently sent Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in a bombshell blockbuster.

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

Trade rumors: Sandy, SP market, Holmes, Jays-Padres

Sports · Boxing

Ben Whittaker Reportedly Set For IBF Final Eliminator Against Conor Wallace

Ben Whittaker’s path to a world title shot appears to have been mapped out. Mick ... continue Ben Whittaker Reportedly Set For IBF Final Eliminator Against Conor Wallace @ Boxing …

Sports · NFL

Derek Carr Still Not Ruling Out Comeback

Retired quarterback Derek Carr entered the offseason open to a return, but he remains out of football after encountering a tepid market. While one report indicated Carr did not dr…

Sports · European soccer

Clinical Sinner outclasses Djokovic as he books Wimbledon final place

Novak Djokovic's dreams of a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title at the age of 39 were firmly snuffed out by defending champion Jannik Sinner at the semi-final stage on Friday…

Sports · European soccer

Where did it go wrong for Korda? - Nelly misses first cut in two years!

Nelly Korda made a bogey at the par-4 17th at the Amundi Evian Championship, as the world No 1 missed her first cut in two years by one shot.

Sports · MLS

Cristiano Ronaldo’s future with Portugal remains open as Jorge Jesus reveals the one condition for selection after replacing Roberto Martinez

One of the biggest questions surrounding Jesus' appointment concerned Cristiano Ronaldo's future with Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo will once again work alongside Jorge Jesus after …

Sports · MMA

Paddy Pimblett completes 54lb transformation for UFC 329 after reaching 210lb following first loss

Paddy Pimblett has cut a massive 54lb in order to make weight for his return to the octagon tomorrow night. Liverpool native Pimblett made championship...

SPORTS
Sports · NBA

Nuggets Showing ‘Strong’ Interest In Alpha Diallo

Former Providence standout Alpha Diallo, who has been playing for AS Monaco for the past five years, is poised to make a move to Dubai Basketball for the 2026/27 season. However, …

SPORTS
Sports · NFL

Former Lions CB Terrion Arnold draws interest from 4 NFL teams, per agent

The Detroit Lions released Terrion Arnold following his February arrest in connection with a kidnapping and armed robbery. While he cleared waivers last week, he is still reported…

Sports · NFL

Colts want to "find ways to take some of that workload" off Jonathan Taylor

Only two running backs in the NFL have carried the ball more than 300 times in each of the last two seasons, but it sounds like the Colts wouldn't mind if Jonathan Taylor's streak…

Sports · MMA

Conor McGregor bigger than ever as he weighs in for Max Holloway rematch at UFC 329

Conor McGregor looked massive as he hit the scales for the first time in five years this morning in Las Vegas. The last time McGregor...

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

After month-long absence, Murakami returns to Sox: 'It's going to be a great jolt'