Friday · August 14, 2026 Vol. I · No. 225
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Blackout hits four Central Asian countries at once Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers Yordan Alvarez is huge AL MVP favorite, but should he be? Why race may not be as big a blowout as o… Hyperscalers might regret embracing natural gas if new forecast proves correct France’s under-15 social media ban is struck down two weeks before it starts Five reservoirs in England and Wales ‘exceptionally low’ as drought persists STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a lawsuit over lab tests for meds, a Bristol myeloma drug,… Brief smartphone check-ins can forecast the return of psychotic symptoms Blackout hits four Central Asian countries at once Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers Yordan Alvarez is huge AL MVP favorite, but should he be? Why race may not be as big a blowout as o… Hyperscalers might regret embracing natural gas if new forecast proves correct France’s under-15 social media ban is struck down two weeks before it starts Five reservoirs in England and Wales ‘exceptionally low’ as drought persists STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a lawsuit over lab tests for meds, a Bristol myeloma drug,… Brief smartphone check-ins can forecast the return of psychotic symptoms

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Sports · Boxing

Ryan Garcia Blasts Shakur Stevenson Over VADA Demands: “They’re Terrified Of Me”

Ryan Garcia erupted after hearing that Shakur Stevenson wants him to undergo year-round VADA testing ... continue Ryan Garcia Blasts Shakur Stevenson Over VADA Demands: “They’re T…

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Sports · MLB

Giants Reinstate Jason Foley From 60-Day IL

The Giants have activated right-hander Jason Foley off the 60-day injured list, according to Justice de los Santos of Mercury News. Foley had been at Triple-A Sacramento while reh…

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Sports · MLB

Power couple: 2018 Home Run Derby battle connects Harper, Schwarber forever

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Sports · MLB

Power couple: 2018 Home Run Derby battle connects Harper, Schwarber forever

Sports · MMA

Terence Crawford suggests ‘God punished’ Conor McGregor for talking smack as he reacts to UFC 329

Terence Crawford is celebrating another one of his UFC enemies getting their comeuppance inside the Octagon. The recently retired boxing legend trolled Ilia Topuria after...

Sports · European soccer

Ken Bates obituary

Former owner and chairman of Chelsea FC who bought the club for a pound and helped restore it to the top rank of English footballFor more than 20 years, Ken Bates, who has died ag…

Sports · NBA

Timberwolves Sign Isaiah Evans To Four-Year Contract

The Timberwolves used the second-round pick exception to sign rookie guard Isaiah Evans to a four-year, $9.3MM contract, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). Accordi…

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Sports · European basketball

Minnesota Timberwolves sign Isaiah Evans to four-year, $9.3 million deal

The No. 33 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft gets three fully guaranteed years and a fourth-year team option L'articolo Minnesota Timberwolves sign Isaiah Evans to four-year, $9.3 millio…

Sports · European soccer

Podcast: Falkirk, Scottish football & the World Cup

All the Scottish football news including Falkirk's John McGlynn and the World Cup latest

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Sports · MLB

Schlittler will not pitch in ASG with focus on preparation for second half

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Sports · MLB

Schlittler will not pitch in ASG with focus on preparation for second half

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Sports · MLB

LIVE: Brewers, Pirates clash in MLB Sunday Leadoff Game on Peacock

Sports · NHL

Knicks linked to intriguing Mitchell Robinson replacement

The Knicks will keep most of their championship core together, but they're extremely thin at center.

Sports · NFL

Giants Willing To Consider Raise For LT Andrew Thomas

Dan Duggan of The Athletic (subscription required) says Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas is currently heading down a path similar to the one charted by the club’s former defensive…

Sports · MLS

FIFA to review another World Cup expansion, with 64-team format under consideration for 2030

Despite the growing doubts surrounding the expansion to 48 teams, the 2026 World Cup has been competitive, thrilling fans around the world. However, FIFA president Gianni Infantin…

Sports · NHL

Reasons for Tyler Herro's feud with Bam Adebayo revealed

Herro and Adebayo were teammates — and friends — for seven years. Now, the former Miami Heat stars won't share a locker room, and it looks like they won't exchange pleasantries, e…

Sports · European soccer

World Cup 2026 power rankings: who leads the pack as semi-finals loom?

We assess the teams who played in the last eight as the business end of the tournament approachesDidier Deschamps has seen it all before and certainly does not fear even the lowes…

Sports · MLS

Antoine Griezmann calls MLS move a "dream come true" after joining Orlando City

Antoine Griezmann explains why joining Orlando City fulfilled a lifelong MLS dream, revealing how the Lions convinced him to this new challenge.

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Sports · NFL

Summer scouting: Can Minnesota guard Greg Johnson catch the Giants’ eye?

The New York Giants finally feel good about their offensive line heading into the 2026 season. The biggest long-term question on the line is the left guard position currently mann…

Sports · MMA

Max Holloway showed restraint against Conor McGregor at UFC 329 because his kids were in the crowd

Max Holloway was aware of who Conor McGregor brought to Saturday’s fight. The two former featherweight champions headlined the UFC 329 numbered event in Las...

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Sports · MMA

Dana White rips UFC production team after misidentifying celebrity during broadcast: ‘We’re the worst ever to f*cking do it’

Dana White usually praises the UFC production team but was irate after another celebrity was misidentified during the UFC 329 broadcast on Saturday. Similar mistakes have happened…

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Sports · MLB

MLB's top prospects collide in 2026 All-Star Futures Game (LIVE on NBC/Peacock)

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Sports · MLB

MLB's top prospects collide in 2026 All-Star Futures Game (LIVE on NBC/Peacock)

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Sports · MLB

MLB's top prospects collide in 2026 All-Star Futures Game (LIVE on NBC/Peacock)