Thursday · August 20, 2026 Vol. I · No. 231
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Hezbollah won’t disarm – Beirut residents to RT (VIDEO) ALMA uncovers sulfur for the first time around a rare class of supergiant star Drone shot down over Latvia on August 14 belongs to Ukraine — Defense Ministry Russian deputy defense chief discusses military cooperation with Sri Lankan ambassador NASA gives up on trying to rescue the Swift telescope German neo-Nazi suspected of deadly 1970 fire at Jewish retirement home Mick Terrill Headlines BKB 60 as Bare Knuckle Boxing Makes Newcastle Debut Russian plane drops tons of water over epicenter of wildfire in Serbia Hezbollah won’t disarm – Beirut residents to RT (VIDEO) ALMA uncovers sulfur for the first time around a rare class of supergiant star Drone shot down over Latvia on August 14 belongs to Ukraine — Defense Ministry Russian deputy defense chief discusses military cooperation with Sri Lankan ambassador NASA gives up on trying to rescue the Swift telescope German neo-Nazi suspected of deadly 1970 fire at Jewish retirement home Mick Terrill Headlines BKB 60 as Bare Knuckle Boxing Makes Newcastle Debut Russian plane drops tons of water over epicenter of wildfire in Serbia

Sports

Sports · MLB

Giants vs. Blue Jays odds, prediction, time: 2026 MLB picks for Wednesday, July 8 from advanced model

SportsLine's projection model, which is on a sizzling 29-16 run on all top-rated MLB picks, has locked in its predictions for the San Francisco Giants vs. Toronto Blue Jays on Wed…

Sports · European soccer

Marcus Rashford expected to start new season back at Manchester United

Carrick set to welcome player after World CupUnited agree initial £48m deal to buy Chelsea’s SantosMarcus Rashford is poised to be reintegrated at Manchester United after the Worl…

Sports · MLS

Hakimi, Bellingham, and Olise, among players in danger of missing potential 2026 World Cup semifinals

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal matches, Achraf Hakimi, Jude Bellingham, and Michael Olise are among the players at risk of suspension due to yellow card accumulation. Wi…

Sports · NFL

World Cup 2026: NFL players at a crossroads who could have helped Team USA, including former All-Pro receivers

Instead of projecting NFL players in their prime who would never make the switch to soccer, here are more realistic reinforcements

Sports · European soccer

Man Utd agree deal for Chelsea's Santos

Manchester United agree a £50m deal with Chelsea for their Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos.

Sports · NFL

New study finds NFL players nearly four times more likely to die of neurodegenerative disease

"A fourfold increase in dementia rates from a presumed environmental cause is immense."

SPORTS
Sports · NBA

Contract Details: Diawara, Sanders, Shamet, Alvarado, Oubre, More

The Knicks and Clippers used the Non-Bird exception to lock up a pair of restricted free agents who had strong rookie seasons in 2025/26. Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara and Clippe…

Sports · NFL

Three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander to retire at end of season

One of the best careers of this era of baseball is winding down.

Sports · European basketball

Ray Allen reflects on iconic clutch three in the 2013 NBA Finals

As basketball fans around the world await LeBron James’ decision on his next destination, it is iconic that one of his championship rings was made alongside Hall of Famer Ray Alle…

Sports · European basketball

Giannis Antetokounmpo opens up about leaving Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo has explained the thought process behind his decision to leave the Milwaukee Bucks in pursuit of another NBA championship. After spending his entire NBA care…

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

Verlander, named All-Star Legend Pick, will retire after this season

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

Verlander, named All-Star Legend Pick, will retire after this season

Sports · European basketball

Ergin Ataman takes another swipe at Serbia

Turkey completed the first stage of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers with a perfect record after earning a convincing 95-72 home victory over Switzerland. Following the win, head coa…

Sports · MLS

LA Galaxy complete club-record outgoing transfer to Brasileirão side Cruzeiro

Cruzeiro has acquired Gabriel Pec for a record-breaking amount. The deal was based on a $12 million fee plus a $ 1.5 million add-on.

SPORTS
Sports · NFL

10 Most Important Bears of 2026: #5 Coby Bryant

Teams don’t normally get better when allowing a First Team All-Pro to leave, but that’s exactly what the Chicago Bears are hoping for this offseason with the addition of safety Co…

Sports · European soccer

Leeds sign free agent Wilson after Fulham exit

Leeds have completed a deal to sign Harry Wilson on a free transfer following his departure from Fulham. 

Sports · MMA

Gable Steveson makes history before even stepping into the Octagon for his debut at UFC 329

A new UFC record has been set.

SPORTS
Sports · NHL

NHL Rumors: Hellebuyck to Avs, Larkin’s List, Mammoth Match Offer Sheet

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Utah Mammoth make a key decision on Barrett Hayton, the Carolina Hurricanes are once again linked to aggressive offer-sheet tactics, the Colorad…

SPORTS
Sports · NHL

What the Leo Carlsson offer sheet reveals about the Flyers’ future

In case you somehow haven’t heard by now, the Philadelphia Flyers have signed Leo Carlsson to a massive offer sheet. News broke last Friday that Carlsson agreed to the Flyers’ off…

Sports · European soccer

Podcast: Hands off McGlynn! Falkirk's season preview

Can Falkirk build on a stunning season amid Scotland links for McGlynn?

Sports · European soccer

France’s Deschamps unruffled by Argentinian officials helming Morocco quarter-final

Repeat of last World Cup final v Argentina still possible‘We have to deal with it,’ France’s head coach saysDidier Deschamps has insisted he is not concerned by the appointment of…

Sports · European basketball

Khris Middleton’s contract details revealed

Additional details of Khris Middleton’s new contract with the Washington Wizards have been revealed following his sign-and-trade move. Middleton signed a three-year deal worth $17…

Sports · MMA

Gable Steveson Enters UFC 329 As A Massive Favorite

Gable Steveson enters his UFC 329 debut against Elisha Ellison as the biggest betting favorite in UFC history at -4000, topping Bo Nickal’s record.

Sports · MLS

The USMNT's talent pipeline has holes. Here's why.

The U.S. has made strides in player development, but key positional gaps continue to leave the USMNT short of the world's elite.