Thursday · August 20, 2026 Vol. I · No. 231
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Drone shot down over Latvia on August 14 belongs to Ukraine — Defense Ministry Russian deputy defense chief discusses military cooperation with Sri Lankan ambassador Mick Terrill Headlines BKB 60 as Bare Knuckle Boxing Makes Newcastle Debut Russian plane drops tons of water over epicenter of wildfire in Serbia Ukraine’s air defense increasingly struggling to cope with Russian strikes — newspaper Din Thomas teases retirement U-turn days after disrespecting Gillian Robertson with UFC 330 announc… Regions Calling: Decoding Putin’s Eastern Odyssey Zelensky calls Russian ballistic missiles 'main threat' to Ukrainian military industry Drone shot down over Latvia on August 14 belongs to Ukraine — Defense Ministry Russian deputy defense chief discusses military cooperation with Sri Lankan ambassador Mick Terrill Headlines BKB 60 as Bare Knuckle Boxing Makes Newcastle Debut Russian plane drops tons of water over epicenter of wildfire in Serbia Ukraine’s air defense increasingly struggling to cope with Russian strikes — newspaper Din Thomas teases retirement U-turn days after disrespecting Gillian Robertson with UFC 330 announc… Regions Calling: Decoding Putin’s Eastern Odyssey Zelensky calls Russian ballistic missiles 'main threat' to Ukrainian military industry

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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

Sports · MLB

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Sports · NBA

Luka Dončić ‘pushed hard’ for Lakers to trade for Walker Kessler

LeBron James might be gone from the Lakers, but that doesn’t mean player empowerment is over in Los Angeles. Luka Dončić has had some things to say. He’s reportedly been in “const…

Sports · European basketball

Suns re-sign key contributors for next season

The Phoenix Suns officially confirmed the signings of center Mark Williams along with guards Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin on Tuesday. General manager Brian Gregory praised …

Sports · European soccer

From Barcelona to Bromley: Inside Putellas' move to LCL

London City Lionesses have pulled off one of the biggest signings in WSL history - but how did they persuade Alexia Putellas to join?

Sports · MLB

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Sports · European basketball

Maccabi Tel Aviv closing in on Bruno Fernando

The Israeli powerhouse is in advanced talks with the former NBA center while extending captain John DiBartolomeo through 2028. L'articolo Maccabi Tel Aviv closing in on Bruno Fern…

Sports · European soccer

Aid worker who organised World Cup screenings in Gaza killed in Israeli strike

Mohamed al-Wahidi died when a missile struck his taxi shortly before Egypt played Argentina in their last 16 matchGaza’s World Cup screenings – in picturesA Palestinian aid worker…

Sports · MLS

San Jose Earthquakes Sign Scotland World Cup Starting Goalkeeper Angus Gunn

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Sports · European basketball

New contract details for John Collins, Kelly Oubre Jr.

The Indiana Pacers used $8.05 million of their non-taxpayer mid-level exception to bring in Kelly Oubre Jr. on a two-year contract worth $16.5 million. Even after completing the s…

SPORTS
Sports · NFL

The 49ers’ breakout candidate in 2026 is also their secret weapon on defense

ESPN’s Benjamin Solak went through breakout candidates for each team. For the San Francisco 49ers, he chose second-year cornerback Upton Stout: The 49ers’ defense was young, raw a…

SPORTS
Sports · NFL

Cowboys CB DaRon Bland receives votes in ESPN’s top cornerbacks discussion

There are certain markers to indicate that football season is getting closer. By the time the Little League World Series comes around you know things are serious in that regard. A…

Sports · European basketball

Landry Shamet, Jose Alvarado deals include partial guarantees

Landry Shamet’s newly signed four-year contract with the New York Knicks is worth exactly $23,978,467, beginning with a first-year salary of $5,490,967. The agreement guarantees t…

Sports · NHL

What Happens Now After Mammoth Match Barrett Hayton's Offer Sheet From Devils

Barrett Hayton is staying with the Utah Mammoth after signing an offer sheet with the New Jersey Devils. Now, the Mammoth must figure out which centers will go to the wing.

Sports · NFL

Dolphins will hold eight open training camp practices

The Dolphins will hold their first open practice of training camp on Sunday, August 2.

Sports · European basketball

Mohamed Diawara, Kobe Sanders sign matching 4-year Non-Bird contracts

The New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers took advantage of the Non-Bird exception to retain two restricted free agents who impressed during their rookie campaigns in the 2025/…

Sports · NFL

Von Miller Reflects On 2025 FA Decision

Future Hall of Fame pass rusher Von Miller has spent a solid portion of his 15-year career playing for contenders. Miller won a Super Bowl apiece with the Broncos and Rams (he too…

Sports · MMA

Kevin Holland Reveals His UFC Retirement Target Number

Kevin Holland says he wants about eight or nine more UFC fights to reach 38 total bouts before retiring.

Sports · NFL

Fernando Mendoza named Big Ten male athlete of the year

Quarterback Fernando Mendoza has moved on to the NFL.