Friday · August 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 232
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Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing today for Al-Nassr vs Al-Riyadh in Matchday 2 of 2026-27 Saudi Pro Lea… Driver mechanics of Yars missile systems undergo training on new simulators Belarus moves to close its embassy in Finland early next month Ukrainian troops shot at Kharkov Region residents attempting to evacuate — administration Russian diplomat points to increasing terror against Serbians in Kosovo First Thing: US aircraft carrier arrives to relieve USS Lincoln amid reports of poor living conditi… Ukraine faces extremely negative situation on agricultural market Contacts between Russia, Arab leaders never cease Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing today for Al-Nassr vs Al-Riyadh in Matchday 2 of 2026-27 Saudi Pro Lea… Driver mechanics of Yars missile systems undergo training on new simulators Belarus moves to close its embassy in Finland early next month Ukrainian troops shot at Kharkov Region residents attempting to evacuate — administration Russian diplomat points to increasing terror against Serbians in Kosovo First Thing: US aircraft carrier arrives to relieve USS Lincoln amid reports of poor living conditi… Ukraine faces extremely negative situation on agricultural market Contacts between Russia, Arab leaders never cease

Sports

Sports · European soccer

Canada into last 16 with late winner against South Africa

Stephen Eustaquio scores a dramatic winner in the second minute of injury time as co-hosts Canada beat South Africa to move into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time.

Sports · European soccer

Eustaquio scores in injury-time to take Canada through to the last 16

Stephen Eustaquio scores the only goal of the match against South Africa as Canada progresses to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

Sports · European soccer

Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw

The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Au…

Sports · European soccer

Diomande picks PSG over Liverpool - Monday's gossip

Yan Diomande picks Paris St-Germain over Liverpool, Ruben Amorim wants Mason Mount at AC Milan, Nottingham Forest eye Curtis Jones, Jeremy Monga in Arsenal's sights and Aston Vill…

Sports · European soccer

England struggle versus India in front of record crowd for Women's Test

Sports · European soccer

France the team to beat? Chris Sutton predicts World Cup's last-32 matches

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-32 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against DR Congo.

Sports · European soccer

Nothing off table in picking Clarke successor - SFA

The Scottish FA's chief executive says "nothing's off the table" in replacing Steve Clarke as national head coach, a process that "starts now".

Sports · European soccer

Man Utd confirm Ugarte knee ligament damage

Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered knee ligament damage during Uruguay's World Cup defeat by Spain.

Sports · European soccer

Who do Scotland fans want as the next head coach?

The speculation has started, but who do Scotland fans want to replace Steve Clarke?

Sports · NHL

Trinidad Chambliss says Lane Kiffin wasn't 'truthful' about recruiting struggles at Ole Miss

Kiffin claimed a lack of diversity made it harder to recruit black players to Oxford

SPORTS
Sports · Boxing

Mark Breland Health Update Shared by AC Boxing Hall of Fame

The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame has addressed the health and whereabouts of Mark Breland, the former two-time WBA welterweight champion, after several days of speculation ab…

Sports · European soccer

Rice set for England start against DR Congo

Declan Rice is expected to be available to start England's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo on Wednesday.

Sports · MMA

Zuffa Boxing 08 Results: De Los Santos vs. Valenzuela Live From Las Vegas

Check here for the latest results and updates from Zuffa Boxing 08, which is headlined by Edwin De Los Santos taking on Jose Valenzuela in the lightweight main event.

Sports · European soccer

How Bellingham became Tuchel's most important player

His starting place was the subject of much debate in Thomas Tuchel's England team, but Jude Bellingham has become integral to the manager's style of play.

SPORTS
Sports · Boxing

Ennis Stops Zayas to Become Unified 154-Pound Champion

Ennis Stops Zayas to Become Unified 154-Pound Champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis (36-0, 32 KOs) stopped Xander Zayas (23-1, 13 KOs) in the seventh round on Saturday at Barclays Center i…

Sports · European soccer

Bracketology: predict a path to World Cup victory

Click your way through the group stage and the knockouts to crown champion Continue reading...

Sports · European soccer

Derided by Leeds, snubbed by USA - but Marsch becoming Canada hero

Derided by Leeds fans and snubbed by the USA, Jesse Marsch has faced difficult moments in his career - but appears to have found his home with Canada as they look to reach the Wor…

Sports · European soccer

What does next Scotland head coach look like as 'monster job' awaits?

BBC Scotland looks at the key questions around the appointment of Steve Clarke's successor.

Sports · European soccer

World Cup goals chart led by PSG and Real - plus Palace and Sunderland

Crystal Palace and Sunderland lead the Premier League’s World Cup scoring charts after the 2026 group stage, ahead of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City.

Sports · European soccer

How to win a World Cup penalty shootout

We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.

Sports · European soccer

27 flights, 24 matches: How Fifa's president is jetting around World Cup

Gianni Infantino has clocked up thousands of air miles across North America so far.

Sports · European soccer

Clarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief

Steve Clarke took Scotland out of the wilderness - but not past the group stage of a tournament. Tom English's must-read analysis of his reign.

Sports · MMA

Joe Rogan: To Be The Best in Combat Sports, ‘You Kind of Have to Be In The UFC’

Joe Rogan says fighters who want to be considered the best in combat sports have to be in the UFC, regardless of what they accomplish elsewhere, drawing a clear line between the p…

Sports · MMA

Conor McGregor criticizes Justin Gaethje, Calls Him An ‘OK’ Fighter

Conor McGregor says he considers himself a 170-pound fighter and has his sights on staying active at welterweight following his UFC 329 return against Max Holloway, while dismissi…