Friday · August 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 232
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Colts sign TE JJ Galbreath Kyle Shanahan: Jacob Cowing is making punt return decision easier The Opener: Holmes, deGrom, Misiorowski/Sale England Women U20s squad named amid boycott threat Child safety experts are skeptical of OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens Latvia’s border guard finds tunnel on Belarus border. 28 people tried to enter the country through … Finnish Foreign Ministry summons Russian envoy over Il-20 alleged border violation Israel unleashes new strikes on southern Lebanon (VIDEOS) Colts sign TE JJ Galbreath Kyle Shanahan: Jacob Cowing is making punt return decision easier The Opener: Holmes, deGrom, Misiorowski/Sale England Women U20s squad named amid boycott threat Child safety experts are skeptical of OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens Latvia’s border guard finds tunnel on Belarus border. 28 people tried to enter the country through … Finnish Foreign Ministry summons Russian envoy over Il-20 alleged border violation Israel unleashes new strikes on southern Lebanon (VIDEOS)

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Sports · European soccer

Hearts' Braga plays down transfer talk - gossip

Hearts striker says sole focus is on Champions League qualifying despite links to France as Celtic are set to end long negotiations with coaching staff...

Sports · MMA

UFC Baku weigh-in results: All fighters on point

The fighters competing on the UFC Fight Night 280 fight card in Baku, Azerbaijan officially weighed in on Friday. The event takes place at National Gymnastics Arena and is headlin…

Sports · European soccer

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 19

Will you get today's World Cup player in as few attempts as possible?

Sports · European soccer

What is SkyJo? The card game being played in the England camp

As England try to get their game right on the pitch, the games they play off the field are performing a key role in team bonding - as Morgan Rogers reveals to BBC Sport.

Sports · European soccer

Turkey end World Cup on high with last-gasp win over USA

Turkey come out on top in the last minute of an end-to-end 3-2 win over a second string USA side, in their final Group D match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Sports · European soccer

Australia through and Paraguay close following draw between sides

Australia sealed their passage to the last 32 and Paraguay are almost certain to join them after they shared a drab draw in San Francisco which suited both sides.

Sports · MLS

The USMNT's loss to Turkey delivered a clear warning for the knockout stage

The USMNT lost against Turkey in their last match of the group phase. This delivered the warning that the backup squad is not up to the same level as the starting players.

Sports · MLS

USMNT’s World Cup group stage awards: MVP, biggest surprise & more

We're taking stock of the United States’ run so far and looking ahead to what comes next.

Sports · MLS

The USMNT now knows its World Cup Round of 32 opponent, venue and kickoff

The USMNT will face Bosnia and Herzegovina for the Round of 32. The encounter between these two teams will be played next Wednesday, July 1, starting at 4 p.m. Eastern Time at Lev…

Sports · European soccer

Brobbey on target again as Netherlands beat Tunisia to win group

Brian Brobbey scores for the second game in a row as Netherlands defeat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F, setting up a match against Morocco in the last 32 at the World Cup.

Sports · MLS

Why isn't Christian Pulisic starting tonight for the USMNT against Turkey?

Christian Pulisic will start on the bench for the USMNT game against Turkey.

Sports · European basketball

Toronto Tempo’s Marina Mabrey ties WNBA scoring record with 53 points

Mabrey erupts for record-tying 53 pointsTempo cruise past Sparks in 125-97 rompExpansion Toronto return to .500 at 9-9Marina Mabrey tied the WNBA’s single-game scoring record of 5…

Sports · European soccer

Japan and Sweden draw takes both into last 32

Daizen Maeda's smart finish to Japan's team goal is cancelled out by Anthony Elanga's long-range strike as Sweden fight back in a 1-1 draw that takes both sides through to the Wor…

Sports · European soccer

'Oh my word!' - Elanga 'stunner' draws Sweden level

Anthony Elanga scores a brilliant curling effort from the edge of the area to draw Sweden level with Japan in their FIFA World Cup Group F match at Dallas Stadium.

Sports · European soccer

Beccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador

Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has a last-32 match to look forward to.

Sports · European soccer

'We could call it racist' - Ivory Coast boss sad at Schweinsteiger comments

Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.

Sports · European soccer

Ecuador stun Germany to qualify for knockout stages

Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata help Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup, as one of the top eight thir…

Sports · European soccer

Ivory Coast defeat Curacao to progress to knockout stages for first time

Ivory Coast ease past Curacao in their World Cup Group E clash courtesy of a Nicolas Pepe brace, confirming their qualification in the knockout stages of the competition for the f…

Sports · European soccer

Man Utd's Onana set for Trabzonspor loan

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is close to securing a second loan spell at Turkish club Trabzonspor.

Sports · European soccer

Man City agree record fee with Forest for Anderson

Manchester City agree a deal with Nottingham Forest potentially worth up to a British record £130m to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson.

Sports · European soccer

Plata's 'touch of gold' gives Ecuador lead against Germany

Gonzalo Plata reacts quickest to direct Kevin Rodriuguez' flick on over Manuel Neuer, to give Ecuador a 2-1 lead over Germany in their FIFA World Cup Group E match at the New York…

Sports · MLS

USMNT vs Turkey: Preview, Prediction, Lineups & How and Where to Watch

The USMNT will face Turkey on their last group match at 10 pm Eastern Time.

Sports · European soccer

'Brilliant finish' - Pepe gets his second as Ivory Coast double their lead

Nicolas Pepe gets on the end of Ibrahima Sangare's "incisive pass" to score his second of the game, as Ivory Coast take a 2-0 lead against Curacao in their Group E match at Philad…

Sports · European soccer

Germany goal should have been ruled out for 'endangering opponent'

BBC Sport World Cup pundits Joe Hart, Ellen White and Lucas Leiva explain why Alexander Pavlovic's high boot in the build-up to Leroy Sane's goal was an example of "endangering th…