Friday · August 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 232
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Russia’s Battlegroup West downs 54 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs, 91 hexacopters over past day Russia starts serial production of Garpiya-A1 drone — Rosoboronexport Nevada allows Uber, Tesla and Waymo to start paid robotaxi service FSB detains Ukrainian intel agent, foils terror plot near Moscow Brazil to continue to promote peace in Ukraine — Lula da Silva’s associate Russia expects major economic forum during Arab summit FSB Arrests Alleged Ukrainian Agents Over Plotting Moscow Attack and Espionage DOJ opposes an emergency hearing over the FCC’s review of ABC’s licences Russia’s Battlegroup West downs 54 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs, 91 hexacopters over past day Russia starts serial production of Garpiya-A1 drone — Rosoboronexport Nevada allows Uber, Tesla and Waymo to start paid robotaxi service FSB detains Ukrainian intel agent, foils terror plot near Moscow Brazil to continue to promote peace in Ukraine — Lula da Silva’s associate Russia expects major economic forum during Arab summit FSB Arrests Alleged Ukrainian Agents Over Plotting Moscow Attack and Espionage DOJ opposes an emergency hearing over the FCC’s review of ABC’s licences

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Sports · NHL

Montreal Canadiens Take A Familiar Risk With Ivan Demidov That's Paid Off To Perfection

The Montreal Canadiens have signed core players to long-term contract extensions with a cap hit that's based on potential rather than history. That's worked well for them so far, …

Sports · NFL

Betting the Rams in 2026: See how Los Angeles' win total, Super Bowl odds are trending and our best bets

We're breaking down Rams futures in our 2026 betting preview, featuring odds, trends, schedule and more

Sports · NFL

Betting the Cardinals in 2026: See how Arizona's win total, Super Bowl odds are trending and our best bets

We're breaking down Cardinals futures in our 2026 betting preview, featuring odds, trends, schedule and more

Sports · NFL

Betting the Buccaneers in 2026: See how Tampa Bay's win total, Super Bowl odds are trending and our best bets

We're breaking down Buccaneers futures in our 2026 betting preview, featuring odds, trends, schedule and more

Sports · NFL

Betting the Saints in 2026: See how New Orleans' win total, Super Bowl odds are trending and our best bets

We're breaking down Saints futures in our 2026 betting preview, featuring odds, trends, schedule and more

Sports · European soccer

Win over DR Congo 'our best game of the tournament' - Kane

England captain Harry Kane believes the Three Lions' attacking play against DR Congo was the best they have shown so far in the World Cup after their 2-1 win in Atlanta.

Sports · NFL

Betting the Panthers in 2026: See how Carolina's win total, Super Bowl odds are trending and our best bets

We're breaking down Panthers futures in our 2026 betting preview, featuring odds, trends, schedule and more

Sports · NFL

Betting the Falcons in 2026: See how Atlanta's win total, Super Bowl odds are trending and our best bets

We're breaking down Falcons futures in our 2026 betting preview, featuring odds, trends, schedule and more

Sports · NFL

Betting the Vikings in 2026: See how Minnesota's win total, Super Bowl odds are trending and our best bets

We're breaking down Vikings futures in our 2026 betting preview, featuring odds, trends, schedule and more

Sports · European soccer

Kane scores twice as England come from behind to reach last 16

Harry Kane scores twice as England come from behind to beat DR Congo in a tense World Cup encounter in Atlanta, and set up a last-16 meeting with Mexico.

Sports · European soccer

'That was a rocket' - Kane scores winner for England

A "rocket" of a strike from Harry Kane gives England a late lead against DR Congo in Atlanta.

SPORTS
Sports · MLB

Searching for answers to Raleigh’s mysterious struggles

Sports · European soccer

Relief for England as Kane heads in equalising goal against DR Congo

Harry Kane heads in from Anthony Gordon's cross as England equalise against DR Congo in their round of 32 game in Atlanta.

Sports · European soccer

Should England have had a penalty for challenge on Kane?

Should England have been awarded a penalty in their World Cup last-32 tie against DR Congo?

Sports · European soccer

Cusack 'struggled with girlfriend move'

Her former club captain says the player's girlfriend moving clubs affected her mental health.

Sports · NHL

Lightning signing Jeffrey Viel to five-year contract

On the heels of the Ilya Mikheyev signing, the Tampa Bay Lightning reportedly inked hard-nosed Jeffrey Viel to a five-year contract with a $2.5 AAV. Jeffrey Viel 5 x $2.5MTampa Ba…

Sports · European soccer

'What a save!' - Rashford's effort blocked on line by Wan-Bissaka

Marcus Rashford's effort is cleared off the line by Aaron Wan-Bissaka as England go close to an equaliser against DR Congo in their round of 32 game in Atlanta.

Sports · MLS

Switzerland’s Combination of Youth and Experience Makes the Squad a Dangerous Dark Horse

Long overlooked in favor of flashier sides, don’t be surprised if Switzerland’s golden generation makes a deep run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout rounds.  Over the past two d…

Sports · Boxing

Former Cruiserweight Champion Backs Benavidez to Challenge Usyk

Former two-time cruiserweight world champion Steve Cunningham believes David Benavidez has already shown enough to challenge Oleksandr Usyk after his dominant move up in weight. S…

Sports · European soccer

Could Rangers make Ferguson marquee signing?

BBC Scotland looks at what Bologna captain Lewis Ferguson would offer to a club where his family are so deeply ingrained.

SPORTS
Sports · NHL

Blackhawks sign forward Cole Smith

The Chicago Blackhawks added a defensive-minded forward on the opening day of free agency, signing veteran winger Cole Smith to a three-year, $3 million AAV contract Wednesday mor…

Sports · European soccer

Pundits split on Kane penalty claim

Micah Richards, Joe Hart, Wayne Rooney and Darren Cann debate whether England should have had a penalty after Harry Kane went down under a challenge from DR Congo goalkeeper Lione…

Sports · NHL

Lightning sign winger Ilya Mikheyev to four-year contract

The Tampa Bay Lightning made their first move roughly an hour into free agency as they signed Ilya Mikheyev to a four-year contract with an Average Annual Value of $3.85 million a…

Sports · European soccer

Should England have been awarded a penalty?

England's appeals for a penalty are waved away after DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi appears to bring down Harry Kane.