Friday · August 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 232
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Panama canal to reduce shipping as El Niño strikes vital route Bitcoin pushes past $75,000 as rally continues. US has no idea of how long its economic pressure on Iran will take — Vance A $2 million bet on XRP volatility crosses the tape as prices surge Century-old physics idea explains why cubic fluid equations work Trump and former fixer Michael Cohen bury the hatchet US company Powerus to deliver anti-drone systems to Middle East — Bloomberg Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv protest organiser disowns Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for elections Panama canal to reduce shipping as El Niño strikes vital route Bitcoin pushes past $75,000 as rally continues. US has no idea of how long its economic pressure on Iran will take — Vance A $2 million bet on XRP volatility crosses the tape as prices surge Century-old physics idea explains why cubic fluid equations work Trump and former fixer Michael Cohen bury the hatchet US company Powerus to deliver anti-drone systems to Middle East — Bloomberg Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv protest organiser disowns Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for elections

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Sports · European soccer

Rate the players in Mexico v England

Rate the Mexico and England players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.

SPORTS
Sports · MMA

Video: UFC star Raul Rosas Jr. captures grappling title in Moscow

Surging Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr. is the inaugural ACBJJ All-Stars champion.

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Sports · MMA

Conor McGregor's trainer in advance of UFC 329: This is the best shape he’s ever been in

Conor McGregor’s coach has hyped up the Irishman’s return to action to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Sports · MLS

USL Championship Power Rankings: Lexington SC soar, Tampa Bay Rowdies dethroned & more

After 18 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.

Sports · MLS

Pochettino believes USMNT were “punished enough against Bosnia-Herzegovina” for Balogun red card

U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino applauded FIFA’s decision to overturn striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension. Pochettino supported the federation’s…

Sports · European soccer

The man no-one wants to face - Haaland fires Norway to history

Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in four World Cup games and he is the striker that nobody wants to face as he fires Norway into an historic quarter-final.

Sports · MLS

Why is England’s Djed Spence using a protective mask in the 2026 World Cup clash against Mexico?

England's Djed Spence has been spotted using a protective mask in the 2026 World Cup game against Ghana, prompting questions on his condition. Despite a challenging domestic seaso…

Sports · European soccer

Ageing Brazil need major surgery - but is Ancelotti the man to do it?

There was nothing unlucky about Brazil's loss to Norway in the last 16 of the World Cup and their exit at this stage is an unmitigated disaster, writes Tim Vickery.

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

Hancock tosses latest gem as Mariners flex strength of 6-man rotation

Sports · MLS

How England’s win, draw, or loss vs Mexico could impact the 2026 World Cup bracket

England is taking on Mexico at the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, and depending of the result at the Estadio Azteca, the bracket of the competition will be reshaped. England enter th…

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Sports · MLB

'Definitely grateful': Harper on All-Star selection in Philly

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Sports · MLB

Antonetti talks team success, injuries to Ramírez and Martínez

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Sports · MLB

Guardians drop slugfest to White Sox as AL Central race picks up steam

Sports · European soccer

'Sportsmanship in question' after decision to suspend Balogun red card

BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, and Micah Richards react to the decision to suspend the red card shown to the USA's Florian Balogun during their round of 32 ti…

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Sports · MLB

McLean bounces back after rough 1st, then Mets survive late scare

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Sports · MLB

Pérez's forearm injury from liner strains Braves' depth, but may clarify 'pen

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Sports · MLB

Nearing .500 mark, could Astros make similar run to 2005 team?

Sports · MLS

Why is Mexico vs England delayed? Updated start time for 2026 World Cup clash

The kickoff for the 2026 World Cup clash between Mexico and England has been delayed, with a new time set for the game to officially begin. Mexico and England were originally sche…

Sports · European soccer

How 'remarkable' Haaland lead Norway to win over Brazil

BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, and Micah Richards look at how "absolute monster" Erling Haaland inspired Norway to victory over Brazil in the last 16 of the W…

Sports · NFL

On deck: Yankees-Rays battle for AL East lead, Giants, Cardinals face litmus test

The final week before Major League Baseball's All-Star Game break could provide answers that will settle standings at the top and bottom of several divisions.

Sports · MLS

England vs. Mexico odds, prediction: 2026 World Cup Round of 16 picks via expert on 16-6 run

SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his England vs. Mexico best bets for their knockout stage match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday at

Sports · European soccer

Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision

The decision to effectively overturn the red card shown to United States forward Florian Balogun's leaves many unanswered questions.

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Sports · MLB

Wesneski inching closer to Astros return after Double-A rehab start

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Sports · MLB

Which Mets could be traded? Let's break down their chances