Friday · August 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 232
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Mike Ertel and Pauly Paulicap bolster Sabah and Slavia On grass vs. turf, NFL clings to the injury-rate statistics Mike James, Jaron Blossomgame in 12-player Team USA roster Plane with eight people on board crashes in Alaska — Associated Press Ismael Kamagate sent to Cavaliers in another NBA rights trade Sparks to Dream lose in yet another blowout defeat US woman charged with ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York State Capitol NFL says more than 200 players want to participate in Olympics (only 32 will be permitted to do so) Mike Ertel and Pauly Paulicap bolster Sabah and Slavia On grass vs. turf, NFL clings to the injury-rate statistics Mike James, Jaron Blossomgame in 12-player Team USA roster Plane with eight people on board crashes in Alaska — Associated Press Ismael Kamagate sent to Cavaliers in another NBA rights trade Sparks to Dream lose in yet another blowout defeat US woman charged with ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York State Capitol NFL says more than 200 players want to participate in Olympics (only 32 will be permitted to do so)

Sports

Sports · European soccer

Ounahi gives Morocco the lead against Canada

Azzedine Ounahi scores the opener for Morocco against Canada in the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup.

SPORTS
Sports · NBA

5 Jalen Green trades that could improve the Suns roster

Brian Gregory and the Suns have moved with purpose this offseason, securing three of their own free agents and adding Miles Bridges to the mix, but as the dust settles after the o…

Sports · European soccer

Why England won't fear Mexico or the Azteca - Shearer

Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why Thomas Tuchel's team will not be worried about the difficult conditions when they play Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.

Sports · Boxing

Drunk Adrien Broner Oblivious as Date Bags $1,500 Sunglasses on Live Stream

Adrien Broner was so hammered during his latest live stream that he appeared to forget handing a woman his $1,500 sunglasses within seconds. The former four-weight world champion …

Sports · European soccer

Michael Olise: Origins

The origin story of France's newest superstar begins closer to home than you might think.

SPORTS
Sports · NBA

Williams’ Return Was a Huge Win for Portland

In the hours before free agency opened, the Portland Trail Blazers were able to bring back veteran center Robert Williams on an incredibly team-friendly deal. The three-year-agree…

SPORTS
Sports · NBA

Fire in Seattle Facing Storm

No, it’s not a clash of anthropomorphic cartoon enemies; the Portland Fire are back in action after a mini break to meet the Seattle Storm in Seattle. Game time is 6pm Pacific. Th…

Sports · European soccer

Listen: Sportsound with Lennon, Levein & Neilson

All the news from the World Cup plus Neil Lennon, Robbie Neilson, Craig McLeish and more

Sports · NHL

NHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: Boston Bruins Pipeline Headlined By Hagens and Friends

The Boston Bruins appear to be a little weak in terms of their depth of prospects on the back end. Tony Ferrari breaks down the Bruins' prospect pool in his NHL prospect pool over…

SPORTS
Sports · NBA

What we learned from the Spurs Summer League loss to the Heat

Summer League feels different this year. It’s the first year the San Antonio Spurs haven’t had a lottery prospect to watch since 2019. There won’t be that eager anticipation of wa…

Sports · MLS

The 2026 World Cup Round of 16: An Urban Pitch Preview

From the best kit clash to upset watch, we look ahead to what promises to be a fantastic round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  And just like that, there’s only 16 teams remaini…

Sports · Boxing

Former World Champion ‘Drago’d’ Senseless After Apollo Creed Entrance

Former world champion Austin Trout recreated Apollo Creed’s famous entrance from Rocky IV before being knocked senseless in a brutal second-round defeat at BKFC Liberty Brawl. Tro…

Sports · NBA

Timberwolves have a simple pitch for LeBron James, and there's a chance it works

The Wolves have never won it all, and Minnesota is on a 35-year title drought; the team thinks a LeBron-led ring would end the GOAT debate

Sports · NHL

How Ducks' Leo Carlsson’s Offer Sheet Affects The NHL’s Top Remaining RFAs

There are plenty of NHL stars who are RFAs and still waiting to sign a contract extension with their teams. After the Philadelphia Flyers tendered an offer sheet for the Anaheim D…

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

What's gone wrong for Alvarado and what can Phillies do to fix it?

Sports · NHL

Is Blue Jackets' Fantilli Next After Flyers' Bold Move For Carlsson?

Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere’s record-breaking offer sheet for Leo Carlsson was ruthless. And if the Anaheim Ducks match that offer, it may not be out of the question for B…

Sports · European soccer

Why Europe's top clubs are eyeing Morocco's teenage sensation Bouaddi

After lighting up the 2022 World Cup Morocco are once again shining on the global stage - but this time they have teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi in their ranks.

Sports · Boxing

Steve Cunningham Reveals the Anthony Joshua Who Can Beat Tyson Fury

Steve Cunningham has identified the version of Anthony Joshua he believes can beat Tyson Fury, with the former world champion still unable to settle on a winner in the all-British…

Sports · European soccer

Delirium, despair, pride: with the fans on Cape Verde’s World Cup rollercoaster

Rotterdam is home to 25,000 Cape Verdeans and 1,600 of them gathered in a beer garden to watch an unforgettable game against ArgentinaRotterdam knows how to script a football fair…

Sports · European soccer

‘This is a hellhole’: Aramco makes its presence hurt in the shadow of the World Cup

The oil giant’s sponsorship deal with Fifa has featured prominently at matches in Houston. But 100 miles away in another Texas city, residents say the firm’s refinery is exposing …

SPORTS
Sports · NFL

Seahawks News 7/4: Happy 4th of July from Field Gulls!

In Today’s Links: 10 Seattle Seahawks sleepers, whether the Seahawks can replicate last season’s offensive success, and not a lot else. Editor’s note from Mookie: It’s July 4th, i…

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Sports · NFL

2026 Lions season preview: Will Brian Branch return to form?

Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but injuries were a major factor in the Detroit Lions’ play in 2025. After suffering an injury-riddled year in 2024 and still winning the NFC …

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Sports · NBA

Why the Suns could not pursue a Jaylen Brown trade

Wow, the NBA offseason has been a wild ride over the last couple of days. With free agency kicking off and trade season underway, we have already seen some big dominoes fall. LaMe…

SPORTS
Sports · NFL

Denver Broncos roster review: Tight end Nate Adkins

One big question for the Denver Broncos in 2026 is how well their group of tight ends will perform. Last season, the group failed to impress as a whole, and high-profile free agen…