Friday · August 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 232
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Arrighetti opens July with solid outing after tough June

Sports · European soccer

Murals, flags and beef dishes - Messi mania takes hold in Miami

Lionel Messi's World Cup goals roadshow continued with his seventh of the tournament for Argentina against Cape Verde - and delighted the fans who were in Miami to see their hero.

Sports · MMA

Max Holloway predicts 'fireworks' against Conor McGregor

Thirteen years ago, at UFC Fight Night 26 in Boston, future legends Conor McGregor and Max Holloway fought in a featherweight bout on the preliminary card. McGregor defeated "Bles…

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Sports · MLB

He's a natural! USMNT coach Pochettino throws out 1st pitch at Mariners game

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J-Rod placed on seven-day concussion injured list

Robles (wrist) returns to lineup; Mastrobuoni selected from Triple-A

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Sports · MLB

Senga has swung from starter to reliever ... So what's the bigger plan?

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Sports · MLB

Cole defies weather, Boone's hook to help Yankees snap skid

Sports · European soccer

Arias strike sends Colombia into last 16 with victory over Ghana

Jhon Arias scores the only goal of the game as Colombia become the last team to book their place in the last 16 following a 1-0 win over Ghana in Kansas City.

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Sports · MLB

Braves flaunt full power potential with 4-homer outburst vs. Mets

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Sports · MLB

Guardians option Espino, recall Aleman in bullpen swap

Sports · European soccer

Jhon Arias goal sends Colombia into last 16 as Ghana bow out of World Cup

Ghana can only have feared the worst when Luis Suárez’s number came up in the seventh minute. A day on from the 16th anniversary of one of the most infamous episodes in World Cup …

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Sports · MLB

Batterymates Basallo, Rogers continue to bring out the best in each other

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Phils' No. 9 prospect ties career high in K's, whiffs 5 straight to open latest start

Sports · European soccer

Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget

Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.

Sports · MMA

Conor McGregor looking to put on 'masterpiece' against Max Holloway

Next Saturday, July 11, former two-division champion Conor McGregor will make the walk to the octagon for the first time in five years. "Notorious" takes on former featherweight c…

Sports · MMA

Watch Paddy Pimblett decimate Michael Chandler | Full Fight Video

Look back at Paddy Pimblett's UFC 314 stoppage of former title challenger Michael Chandler. The win earned "The Baddy" an interim title shot against Justin Gaethje. Pimblett retur…

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Sports · MLB

Vásquez (ankle), Fermin (head) hit IL as Padres' injury woes continue

MRI reveals no significant shoulder damage for Jason Adam

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Sports · NBA

Spurs come up just short in Summer League opener against Heat

The Miami Heat downed the San Antonio Spurs 88-87 in the first game of the California Classic Friday. R.J. Davis had a chance to win it at the end for the Spurs, but his top-of-th…

Sports · European soccer

Argentina overcome Cape Verde in extra-time thriller

Argentina overcome a huge scare as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thanks to a deflected header from Cristian Romero to advance to the last 16.

Sports · NBA

Knicks reportedly sign Andre Drummond, striking a major bargain in replacement for Mitchell Robinson

Drummond is reportedly headed to New York for $44 million less than Robinson got from the Celtics

Sports · European soccer

Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos

For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England's World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. BBC Sport tells how a story of confusion and ange…

Sports · European soccer

Cape Verde threaten shock for the ages before Argentina break hearts in World Cup classic

What a game, what a series of moments, what a display of spirit and skill from Cape Verde, a tiny island nation with a far-flung diaspora team, who took Argentina right to the bri…

Sports · European soccer

'What a strike!' - Cabral hits brilliant goal to draw Cape Verde level in extra time

Sidny Cabral scores an incredible goal in extra time for Cape Verde as they equalise for a second time against Argentina.

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Sports · MLB

Upcoming stretch critical for Cubs in determining Deadline plans