Thursday · August 20, 2026 Vol. I · No. 231
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Tensions Flare as CME, Kalshi Execs Clash Over Prediction Markets in DC Darius Garland On Toe Injury, Joining Clippers, More Ukraine imposes sanctions on authors of Russian comedy cartoon 'Masha and the Bear' Williams fans 11 to reach 200-K milestone for first time Williams fans 11 to reach 200-K milestone for first time Russia already fines people who ignore a governor’s orders — but only in regions under martial law.… 11 HRs in 14 games: Guardians' Velazquez surges closer to MLB callup For Russian men, renouncing citizenship is the only way to end military obligation for good. Abroad… Tensions Flare as CME, Kalshi Execs Clash Over Prediction Markets in DC Darius Garland On Toe Injury, Joining Clippers, More Ukraine imposes sanctions on authors of Russian comedy cartoon 'Masha and the Bear' Williams fans 11 to reach 200-K milestone for first time Williams fans 11 to reach 200-K milestone for first time Russia already fines people who ignore a governor’s orders — but only in regions under martial law.… 11 HRs in 14 games: Guardians' Velazquez surges closer to MLB callup For Russian men, renouncing citizenship is the only way to end military obligation for good. Abroad…

Sports

Sports · European basketball

Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves door open for Bucks return

Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledged that his decision to leave the Milwaukee Bucks was driven by his desire to compete for another NBA championship, but the former franchise corner…

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Sports · MMA

Dustin Poirier says father's alcoholism led to airport arrest

Dustin Poirier has shared intimate details about his father’s struggles with alcoholism and its influence on him.

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Sports · MLB

Olson (2 HRs) sees 'silver lining' despite extra-innings loss to Mets

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Sports · MLB

'Didn't look good, feel good, taste good': Buehler not sharp as Padres fall

Sports · European basketball

Jay Triano returns to Trail Blazers coaching staff

The Portland Trail Blazers are adding an experienced offensive voice to new head coach Micah Nori‘s staff, bringing back a familiar face with strong ties to the organization and f…

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Sports · MLB

Pushed to the brink, Soto and Torrens help Mets pull off 'really gutsy win'

Sports · European soccer

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 30

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

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Sports · MLB

Astros 'genuinely excited' about options in significant 2026 Draft

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Sports · MMA

Craig Jones recalls Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov's UFC 322 banter

Craig Jones didn’t have much to say when Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov brought up the jiu-jitsu vs. combat sambo debate with him.

Sports · European soccer

'Overturn this' – Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up

Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.

Sports · European basketball

Suns bring back Koby Brea

The Phoenix Suns are retaining one of their young perimeter shooters, with Koby Brea returning on a two-way contract for the 2026-27 season. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, th…

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Sports · MLB

Braves look to continue recent MLB Draft prowess with four Day 1 picks

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Sports · MMA

Why Veronica Hardy pulled out of UFC Oklahoma City bout

Veronica Hardy has been ruled out of her fight against Dione Barbosa at UFC Oklahoma City.

Sports · European soccer

A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part?

Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US' World Cup exit was dominated by talk of Fola…

Sports · MMA

Sean Strickland reacts to Dustin Poirier admitting depression: 'STFU'

In response to former interim lightweight titleholder Dustin Poirier admitting that he struggles with depression, two-time middleweight champion Sean Strickland says male depressi…

Sports · MMA

Dustin Poirier explains what led to airport arrest: 'I really messed up'

On Sunday, June 21, Atlanta police were called to a disturbance at the airport involving former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier. “The Diamond” was taken into custo…

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Sports · MMA

Dustin Poirier reveals what would convince him to return to the UFC

Dustin Poirier isn’t ruling out a return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Sports · MMA

Dricus du Plessis says Kamaru Usman needed convincing to sign fight

Dricus Du Plessis has accused former Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder Kamaru Usman of delaying their bout.

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Sports · MLB

Chisholm back in Yankees' lineup a day after early exit

Sports · MLS

[Meme] All of America should be demanding an apology from NYC FC for letting this guy on the team.

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Sports · MLS

Mauricio Pochettino delivers preliminary injury update on Christian Pulisic after USMNT defeat to Belgium

After the USMNT's 2026 World Cup exit against Belgium, head coach Mauricio Pochettino issued a preliminary injury update on star Christian Pulisic. Christian Pulisic‘s limping exi…

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Sports · NBA

Sparks routed by Storm in another blowout loss

A long break for the Sparks did nothing to stop their losing ways as they were routed by the Storm on Monday, 82-64. Eight days off did not provide LA any solutions to their recen…

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Sports · MMA

Conor McGregor doubles down on prime claim before return at UFC 329

Conor McGregor claims he’s currently the most dangerous version of himself.

Sports · MLS

USMNT 1, Belgium 4: SBI Player Ratings

SEATTLE, Washington – The US Men’s National Team bowed out of the World Cup with a lackluster performance, both individually and as a team, in a 4-1 defeat to Belgium. Other than …