Russell Westbrook Retires from NBA After 18 Seasons
Westbrook shared his decision on social media on a Wednesday in August 2026, releasing a 3 1/2-minute video narrated by actor Michael B. Jordan in which … Read more
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Naomi Osaka withdraws from Cincinnati Open citing fatigue before US Open
Japan’s Naomi Osaka withdrew from the WTA Cincinnati Open on Wednesday, citing fatigue following a grueling North American hardcourt swing. The 28-year-old four-time Grand Slam champion’s … Read more
Australia Stunned as Bangladesh Dominates Day One of First Test
Australia crashed to 198 all out on day one of the first Test in Darwin on Thursday, as Bangladesh pace bowler Hasan Mahmud claimed a career-best … Read more
Steelers Host Packers in Preseason Opener as Mike McCarthy Faces Former Team
The Green Bay Packers open their 2026 preseason schedule on Thursday, August 13, traveling to face the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mike McCarthy Returns to … Read more
Gary Neville’s Overlap Lands Multimillion-Pound Disney+ Deal
Disney+ has secured the rights to Gary Neville’s The Overlap podcast content in a multimillion-pound deal, pitting the Stick to Football brand against Gary Lineker’s Netflix-backed … Read more
Lionel Messi Returns to Inter Miami After Father’s Death
Lionel Messi made an emotional return to the pitch for sports.yahoo.com on Wednesday, entering the game as a half-time substitute in a 3-2 defeat against Club … Read more
Lions vs. Bengals Preseason: How to Watch, Time and Streaming Options
The Detroit Lions open their 2026 preseason schedule on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET. While Lions … Read more
Alex Bregman Hits 3 Home Runs, Drives in 7 RBIs in Cubs Win Over Nationals
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman clobbered three home runs and drove in a career-high seven runs on Wednesday night, powering a 12-6 blowout victory over … Read more
Qatar, Morocco and 4 Arab Federations Back FIFA President Infantino
Six heads of Arab national football associations, including Qatar and 2030 World Cup co-hosts Morocco, publicly backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday. The endorsement arrives … Read more
Second World Humanoid Robot Games to Open August 22 in Beijing with 2,056 Robots
The Second World Humanoid Robot Games will open on August 22 at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, featuring 1,301 matches across 51 events. The … Read more
WNBA Task Force Denounces Bad-Faith Debates Over Transgender Athletes
WNBA general managers and presidents discussed transgender athletes during an anti-hate task force meeting, with league officials stating that there were no immediate eligibility matters affecting … Read more
Jayden Daniels Sends Cease-and-Desist to LSU Over No. 5 Jersey
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels issued a cease-and-desist letter to LSU over Name, Image, and Likeness rights after the university issued his former No. 5 jersey … Read more