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Moscow says Britain will ‘have to answer’ for the UK-made drones hitting Russian refineries Netanyahu’s office says Syria allowed Turkish troops onto airbase near Aleppo Framework's cheapest laptop just got a major spec bump The Atlantic: the U.S. and NATO have no plan for a coordinated Russian–Chinese attack The InSight Take: The Shield of the Americas Grows, But Does it Have a Strategy? Russia, Myanmar sign memorandum on energy cooperation — ministry Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister calls for wartime presidential election Brent Jindra voted for Trump three times. Then ICE handcuffed his Russian wife at the airport in Ca… Moscow says Britain will ‘have to answer’ for the UK-made drones hitting Russian refineries Netanyahu’s office says Syria allowed Turkish troops onto airbase near Aleppo Framework's cheapest laptop just got a major spec bump The Atlantic: the U.S. and NATO have no plan for a coordinated Russian–Chinese attack The InSight Take: The Shield of the Americas Grows, But Does it Have a Strategy? Russia, Myanmar sign memorandum on energy cooperation — ministry Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister calls for wartime presidential election Brent Jindra voted for Trump three times. Then ICE handcuffed his Russian wife at the airport in Ca…

Sports

Sports · NFL

Nightmare tailspin continues for Mets infielder with hand injury

Two seasons ago seems like a lifetime ago for Mark Vientos of the New York Mets. 

SPORTS
Sports · Boxing

Shakur Stevenson Signs With Zuffa!

Undefeated four-division world champion Shakur Stevenson has signed with Zuffa Boxing as announced today by Dana White. “Line The post Shakur Stevenson Signs With Zuffa! appeared …

SPORTS
Sports · MMA

Robert Whittaker trained at same weight as always for UFC 329 light heavyweight move, per long time teammate in PFL

Weight change?

Sports · Boxing

Shakur Stevenson announces new promotional deal: “I’m going after the biggest and best fights”

has finally made a major decision regarding his boxing future. There has been much speculation over Stevenson’s next move over the past few months, dating back to when he successf…

SPORTS
Sports · Boxing

Romero, Lopez Face Off in Los Angeles Ahead of August 22 Title Fight

WBA welterweight champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero (17-2, 13 KOs) and former two-division champion Teofimo Lopez (22-2, 13 KOs) went face to face Thursday at Avalon Hollywood in Los…

SPORTS
Sports · MMA

Conor McGregor criticizes former rival Dustin Poirier for ‘blaming his father’ for recent public intoxication arrest

RIVALRY RENEWED

Sports · NBA

Celtics Waive Dalano Banton

The Celtics have waived guard Dalano Banton, the team confirmed (Twitter link). The news was first reported by Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe (Twitter link). Banton’s $2.8MM…

Sports · NFL

Two Groups Competing To Buy Seahawks

Seahawks owner Jody Allen put the franchise up for sale on Feb. 18. First bids were due June 29, and in the time since then, two groups have become clear front-runners to buy the …

Sports · NBA

Ty Simpson compares learning Sean McVay's offense to 'drinking from a fire hydrant'

There is no easing into Sean McVay's offense. Just ask rookie quarterback Ty Simpson.

Sports · MLS

Video: Mbappe’s first World Cup penalty miss puts him alongside Benzema in unwanted France record

While also missing his first World Cup penalty against Morocco, Kylian Mbappe also wrote unwanted history in France national team, joining Karim Benzema. Kylian Mbappe had the cha…

SPORTS
Sports · NHL

Penguins Sign Tomas Galvas To Entry-Level Contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins have locked up one of their selections from the 2026 NHL Draft. According to a team announcement, the Penguins have signed defenseman Tomas Galvas to a thr…

Sports · European soccer

‘There is a magnificent balance’: how Spain built a record-breaking defence

The Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has not conceded a goal at the World Cup and, worryingly for Belgium, he has not had to face that many shots“We’re the villains, there to stop the …

Sports · European basketball

No. 1 Recruit Marcus Spears Jr. Reclassifies To 2026, Picks Texas Over Arizona

Marcus Spears Jr., ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the 2027 class, is reclassifying to 2026 and committing to Texas, he told ESPN on Thursday. Arizona, LSU and Kentucky had also p…

Sports · NBA

Warriors, Charles Bassey Agree To One-Year Deal

The Warriors are re-signing free agent center Charles Bassey to a one-year contract, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (via Twitter). Bassey, 25, finished out last season with Golden…

Sports · European basketball

Pete Nance, Bucks Agree To Two-Year Deal

Pete Nance and the Milwaukee Bucks have agreed upon a two-year non-guaranteed contract. Nance appeared in 47 games with the Bucks last season, averaging 5.4 points, 2.7 rebounds a…

Sports · NFL

Zach Allen: Broncos expect to break the NFL record for sacks this season

Last year, the Broncos were on pace to break the NFL record for sacks for much of the season, before falling short late in the year.

Sports · European basketball

Charles Bassey, Warriors Agree To One-Year Deal

Charles Bassey and the Golden State Warriors have agreed upon a one-year deal. Bassey appeared in 13 games during the 2025-26 season across stops with the Warriors, Boston Celtics…

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

Sandoval goes 4-plus strong in first start since 2024

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

Red Sox win 6th straight behind Patrick Sandoval's first start since 2024

Sports · European soccer

US star Stevenson signs with Zuffa Boxing

Shakur Stevenson has signed with new promotional powerhouse Zuffa Boxing.

Sports · Boxing

US star Stevenson signs with Zuffa Boxing

Shakur Stevenson has signed with new promotional powerhouse Zuffa Boxing.

Sports · MLB

Trade Deadline Outlook: Seattle Mariners

The Mariners are coming off an ALCS appearance in 2025 and are looking to go even farther in 2026. They are in decent position thus far, as they have a slight lead in a tight Amer…

SPORTS
Sports · MMA

Chael Sonnen praises Josh Hokit’s ‘character development’ despite UFC Freedom 250 interview controversy

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SPORTS
Sports · MMA

Manon Fiorot vs. Alexa Grasso set for Noche UFC

A high stakes women’s flyweight matchup is set for September. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that Manon Fiorot faces former cham…