Friday · August 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 232
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DOJ opposes an emergency hearing over the FCC’s review of ABC’s licences Nvidia is acquiring Poolside's "Model Factory" and 109 employees for $6 billion GPT-5.6 Sol drives OpenAI's revenue surge as it regains ground on Anthropic Premier League returns with Arsenal v Coventry; transfer news and more: football – live Russian tech company VK sues Apple in Moscow court over removal of its apps from App Store Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje emerges as 2028 draft favorite Russia open to dialogue on stabilizing strategic stability — MFA Olympiacos targets John Poulakidas DOJ opposes an emergency hearing over the FCC’s review of ABC’s licences Nvidia is acquiring Poolside's "Model Factory" and 109 employees for $6 billion GPT-5.6 Sol drives OpenAI's revenue surge as it regains ground on Anthropic Premier League returns with Arsenal v Coventry; transfer news and more: football – live Russian tech company VK sues Apple in Moscow court over removal of its apps from App Store Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje emerges as 2028 draft favorite Russia open to dialogue on stabilizing strategic stability — MFA Olympiacos targets John Poulakidas

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Sports · European soccer

Germany are no longer a tournament team and must reconnect with our own identity | Philipp Lahm

Germany’s third early World Cup exit in a row is not down to a lack of talent or the name of the coach, but not knowing how they want to play I am stunned. Germany have been elimi…

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Sports · MLB

Guess who's back? López returns to 2024 form with 1-run showing

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Sports · NBA

James Wiseman to flee the country

James Wiseman didn’t have a lot of luck in the NBA. He got drafted in Dec. 2020 and missed most of his first preseason when he got COVID. He injured his wrist and missed a month, …

Sports · MLS

The biggest takeaway from the USMNT's win over Bosnia changes everything

The USMNT beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2- 0 in the Round of 32 of the World Cup at Levi's Stadium.

Sports · European soccer

Goalscorer Balogun sent off for USA

USA forward Folarin Balogun is shown a straight red card for a challenge on Bosnia-Herzegovina's Tarik Muharemovic during their World Cup match.

Sports · European soccer

Latest ever winner, comeback and controversy - Senegal's remarkable exit

Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak - the World Cup last-32 tie between Belgium and Senegal had everything.

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Sports · MLB

Beltway rivals O's, Nats complete trade for 1st time ever

Sports · European soccer

Balogun gives USA deserved lead over Bosnia

Folarin Balogun gives the USA the lead against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their round of 32 match at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

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Sports · NBA

Warriors protected pick heading to Memphis

It’s been quite a journey for the Golden State Warriors’ 2030 first-round pick. It first changed hands in the summer of 2023, when the Warriors sent half of their “second timeline…

Sports · NHL

Five Winners After The Start Of NHL Free Agency 2026

It's still early in the off-season, but from the end of the playoffs to the first hours of NHL free agency, the Maple Leafs, Sharks and three other squads made major moves that im…

Sports · European soccer

Why did England struggle against DR Congo - and what can they learn?

A tactical analysis of England's victory over DR Congo - and what it might teach them for their next World Cup match against Mexico.

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Sports · NBA

Two Words, Wolves Pod: Randle and LaMelo Trades + Projecting the Starting Lineup

On today’s episode, Leo Sun returns to the pod with Ryan Eichten to recap the Minnesota Timberwolves’ offseason as NBA Free Agency opens. — Was the Julius Randle era in Minnesota …

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Sports · Boxing

Manny Pacquiao Keeps It Chill

By: Sean Crose The man’s patience is extraordinary. There he was recently, trying to catch a flight but one person after another was asking the man for a picture. He never decline…

Sports · NHL

Darnell Nurse Trade Ends Oilers' Saga While Creating Long-Term Gamble For Sharks

Darnell Nurse will bring a physical, veteran presence to a young San Jose Sharks squad while escaping the scrutiny he faced with the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton has already started …

Sports · European soccer

Sarr fires home to double Senegal's lead against Belgium

Ismaila Sarr shows off his speed to get on the end of Moussa Niakhaté's long ball, before slamming the ball into the net to put Senegal further in control of their World Cup round…

Sports · European soccer

Tielemans scores late extra-time penalty in dramatic end to match

Youri Tielemans scores a dramatic late penalty in extra time to see Belgium advance to the last 16 after a 3-2 victory over Senegal in Seattle.

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Sports · MLB

Hedges, Fry hit big HRs, then banter: 'Austin stinks'

Sports · European soccer

Tielemans scores late extra-time penalty to send Belgium into last 16

Belgium score two late goals to force extra time against Senegal where Youri Tielemans scores a late penalty following a VAR review as Belgium win 3-2 to reach the last 16.

Sports · NFL

Ranking NFL starting quarterbacks by tiers ahead of the 2026 season

The NFL has never had more quarterback talent, but the gap between the league's elite, rising stars and stopgap starters remains as fascinating as ever

Sports · NBA

Celtics reportedly trade 2024 NBA finals MVP Jaylen Brown to 76ers after stormy few weeks

Celtics to get Paul George and draft picks in dealBrown had been unhappy with treatment by CelticsThe Boston Celtics are trading 2024 NBA finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelph…

Sports · NHL

New Jersey Devils Tender Offer Sheet To Utah Mammoth RFA Barrett Hayton

The New Jersey Devils pulled off a rare move by tendering an offer sheet to another team's RFA. The Utah Mammoth have seven days to decide whether to match the contract for Barret…

Sports · European soccer

What you need to know about England's last-16 opponents Mexico

England will face Mexico in the World Cup round of 16. Here is what you need to know about them.

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Sports · NHL

Lightning add three players on two-way contracts

Following the somewhat shocking trade of Nick Paul, the Tampa Bay Bay Lightning continued adding goaltenders to the system as they announced the signing of Olivier Rodeigue and Ma…

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Sports · MLB

After latest stumble, what is Peralta's Deadline value?