Thursday · August 20, 2026 Vol. I · No. 231
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IAEA Director General Grossi’s visit to Zaporozhye plant delayed — director IN BRIEF: Russian MFA statements on FAZ reporter’s provocation, UN criticism Mortgage Rates Are Lower This Week. Could They Drop Further? FBI thwarts an alleged ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York Capitol building Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back Naoya Inoue releases statement on Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez fight: “Next year will be full of challenge… Lionel Messi could welcome Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League rival Karim Benzema at Inter Miami,… Attempts to cut Russia off from world permanent tactic of Western policy — adviser IAEA Director General Grossi’s visit to Zaporozhye plant delayed — director IN BRIEF: Russian MFA statements on FAZ reporter’s provocation, UN criticism Mortgage Rates Are Lower This Week. Could They Drop Further? FBI thwarts an alleged ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York Capitol building Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back Naoya Inoue releases statement on Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez fight: “Next year will be full of challenge… Lionel Messi could welcome Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League rival Karim Benzema at Inter Miami,… Attempts to cut Russia off from world permanent tactic of Western policy — adviser

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Sports · MLB

Astros option struggling Burrows to Minors; Imai hit around in short start

Sports · Boxing

Canelo Still Wants Terence Crawford Rematch After Christian Mbilli Fight

Canelo says the rivalry remains unfinished and hopes Terence Crawford comes out of retirement after ... continue Canelo Still Wants Terence Crawford Rematch After Christian Mbilli…

Sports · MLB

Royals outfielder Tyler Tolbert makes MLB history with hit in 12 consecutive plate appearances

Tolbert was a career .247 hitter without a homer in 85 at-bats at the big-league level before he started this streak

Sports · NFL

Tyler Tolbert achieves MLB history twice as Royals beat Mets

Even if he's not yet a household name, Tyler Tolbert has already etched his name in MLB history. 

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Sports · NBA

Contract Details: Hartenstein, Ellis, Young, Achiuwa, THJ, More

As expected, Isaiah Hartenstein‘s three-year, 75MM contract with the Thunder and Keon Ellis‘ two-year, $18MM deal with the Nets feature both player and team options on their respe…

Sports · NFL

Report: 2030 World Cup rights could hit $2 billion

Lionel Messi is scoring at will in the 2026 World Cup.

Sports · MLS

Opportunity Lost: Colombia’s Exit to Switzerland on Penalties Leaves World Cup With One Team from the Americas

Opportunity Lost: Colombia's Exits the World Cup on Penalties The World Cup quarterfinal field was finally completed in Vancouver on Tuesday, as Switzerland defeated Colombia on p…

Sports · European basketball

Warriors Don't Believe They'll Sign LeBron James Unless They Trade For Anthony Davis

The Golden State Warriors' chances of signing LeBron James appear to be dependent upon their ability to also trade for Anthony Davis from the Washington Wizards. Those talks have …

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Sports · MMA

Benoit St. Denis breaks silence on UFC 329 fight scare

Benoit St. Denis claims he is medically cleared to fight at the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship event.

Sports · NFL

Marcellus Wiley responds to divorce allegations

Former NFL defensive end and ESPN/Fox personality Marcellus Wiley has found himself in a very public, and very ugly, divorce.

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Sports · NBA

Atlantic Notes: Simons, Gansey, Brown, Diawara

Free agent guard Anfernee Simons signed a two-year, $12.3MM contract with a second-year player option to join the Sixers and he’ll be a massive addition, Adam Aaronson of Philly V…

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Sports · MMA

Sean Strickland apologizes to Dustin Poirier for mocking his depression

Sean Strickland believes Dustin Poirier is genuinely dealing with mental health issues.

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Sports · NBA

Lakers’ contract offer to Jonathan Kuminga is two years, $20 million

This early into the NBA offseason, it’s unclear what the Lakers’ roster will look like at the start of the year. But it’s obvious the front office would like it to feature Jonatha…

Sports · MMA

Paddy Pimblett vs Benoit Saint Denis shouldn’t be happening at UFC 329 argues legendary coach

Firas Zahabi wishes that the co-main event of UFC 329 was happening at a different event. Conor McGregor returning following his failed comeback in 2024...

Sports · European basketball

Guerschon Yabusele signs with Panathinaikos

Guerschon Yabusele has agreed to a three-year contract with Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos, returning to European basketball after two seasons back in the NBA. According to report…

Sports · European basketball

Wizards send D’Angelo Russell to Grizzlies

As part of the blockbuster six-team trade, the Washington Wizards are sending veteran guard D’Angelo Russell, a future second-round pick, and a future second-round pick swap to th…

Sports · European basketball

Khris Middleton returns to Wizards

Free agent forward Khris Middleton has agreed to a three-year, $17.6 million contract with the Washington Wizards in a sign-and-trade deal, according to ESPN. The 14-year NBA vete…

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Sports · MMA

Shavkat Rakhmonov returns to pad work after knee surgery, nears UFC comeback

Shavkat Rakhmonov is finally hitting pads after months of recovery and rehabilitation.

Sports · European basketball

Pistons, Bucks agree to Caris LeVert trade

The Detroit Pistons are trading Caris LeVert and two second-round draft picks to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris, according to ESPN. The deal gi…

Sports · European basketball

Kevon Looney signs a deal with the Lakers

Free agent center Kevon Looney has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN. The three-time NBA champion gives the Lakers an expe…

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Sports · NHL

The NHL’s Best Bargains Of 2025-26: Cheapest Cost Per Point Among Forwards

This offseason has focused a lot on the big names and the big contracts. From the league-altering Leo Carlsson offer sheet to the seemingly never-ending Jason Robertson contract n…

Sports · MLB

Ryan O'Hearn makes Pirates history with 10-RBI game, helps Paul Skenes pick up first win in two months

Pittsburgh had lost nine straight Skenes starts, but that streak is now broken thanks to a historic night from O'Hearn

Sports · NFL

Sean Payton mused about stepping down for Bill Belichick, until he broke wins record

A new article from Seth Wickersham of ESPN takes a look at Broncos coach Sean Payton's hectic week before the AFC Championship.

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Sports · NFL

Notable New Features To 2026-2027 NFL Schedule

Never settling for complacency, the NFL has constantly made changes and updates to the league year’s schedule throughout its history, and two changes this year will force quick tu…