Thursday · August 20, 2026 Vol. I · No. 231
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Sports · NBA

Waiting for Mike Brown, Part 2

Part 2: Any minute now  Read part 1 here. Outside of Eye Designs of Westchester, I squint like Clint Eastwood through the sun at the VW Beetle. Unlike Clint, I’m not cool. I’ve go…

Sports · NFL

Royals' Jac Caglianone makes 2026 Home Run Derby decision

The 23-year-old has hit 14 home runs this season with an elite bat speed of 77.2 mph.

Sports · NFL

Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield suggests Texas Tech tampered with Brendan Sorsby

The drama arising from quarterback Brendan Sorsby's saucer of sorbet at Texas Tech isn't ending.

Sports · NBA

Vikings reporter thinks Kyler Murray could make shocking decision after J.J. McCarthy competition

Could Murray take drastic measures if he's not named the starting quarterback in Minnesota?

Sports · European soccer

Can Fery emulate Raducanu with run to major title?

Given Britain's Arthur Fery is now only two victories away from achieving what looked to be mission impossible before Wimbledon started, it is only fair to draw comparisons.

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Sports · MLB

Messick lands in the top 3 in latest Rookie of the Year poll

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Sports · MLB

Two young stars holding steady atop latest Rookie of the Year poll

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Sports · MLB

McLean lands at 3rd in latest Rookie of the Year poll

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Sports · MLB

Two young stars holding steady atop latest Rookie of the Year poll

Sports · MLS

Alexia Putellas signs three-year deal with London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona

The two-time Ballon d'Or winner lands a historic three-year contract worth reportedly $1.85 million per year as she moves from Barcelona to the WSL

Sports · Boxing

Tim Bradley delivers his verdict on Devin Haney vs Keyshawn Davis as title fight ordered

Timothy Bradley believes Keyshawn Davis has the speed, power and mid-range capabilities to make Devin Haney feel “uncomfortable”. The two welterweights have been ordered to collid…

Sports · European soccer

Leeds confirm Wilson arrival on free transfer

Leeds confirm the signing attacking midfielder Harry Wilson on a four-year deal.

Sports · European soccer

Chelsea announce £40m Quenda signing

Chelsea announce the signing of Sporting winger Geovany Quenda in a deal worth £40m.

Sports · MLB

2026 MLB All-Star Game: Full rosters unveiled as Phillies, Dodgers, Braves lead selections

The AL and NL squads, including starters, were unveiled ahead of the July 14 Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia

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Sports · European basketball

Chus Bueno: “The EuroLeague has never been stronger”

Speaking to City AM, the EuroLeague CEO says the competition is ready to face NBA Europe while still hoping for a future agreement. L'articolo Chus Bueno: “The EuroLeague has neve…

Sports · MMA

Paddy Pimblett was forced to deny having Dana White privilege after his opponent was ‘robbed’

Paddy Pimblett finds himself in another huge UFC spotlight this Saturday. ‘The Baddy’ has quickly become one of the most recognizable names competing on MMA’s...

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Sports · MMA

UFC 329 media day live stream

The UFC 329 media day live stream features all the top UFC fighters for one of the most highly anticipated UFC events of the year. The tentative schedule for this UFC event is as …

Sports · MLB

Tigers' Justin Verlander announces retirement: Three-time Cy Young winner will end career after 2026 season

The 43-year-old Verlander is a 10-time All-Star, three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion

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Sports · NHL

Coachella Valley Firebirds Re-Sign Mitchell Stephens to a 2-Year Contract

On Wednesday, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the Seattle Kraken’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, announced they have re-signed forward Mitchell Stephens to a two-year co…

Sports · European soccer

Arsenal target Guimaraes asks to leave Newcastle

Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes asks to leave the club with Arsenal accelerating their interest in the 28-year-old.

Sports · NBA

Mariska Hargitay? Peyton Manning? Who should get the chance to pitch LeBron James on their team next?

Bob Myers got to sell Rich Paul on the 76ers; now it's time to open up the podcast studio

Sports · European basketball

Jusuf Nurkić Opens Up About Kevin Durant on Sofascore Podcast

Jusuf Nurkić got candid about Kevin Durant's work ethic and mindset in a new Sofascore Podcast interview, just as he prepares to re-sign with the Utah Jazz. The post Jusuf Nurkić …

Sports · MMA

Cody Garbrandt On The Scary Reality Of MMA Retirement

Cody Garbrandt reflects on the financial and mental toll of MMA retirement ahead of UFC 329, urging the UFC to do more for fighters after they leave.

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Sports · MMA

Conor McGregor admits he needed to ‘dig deep’ ahead of comeback fight: “It takes a lot of deep internal work to return”

Digging Deep