GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox, 1:40 p.m.https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/gamethread-detroit-tigers-vs-chicago-173000842.htmlDetroit Tigers (60-63) vs. Chicago White Sox (64-58) Time/Place: 1:40 p.m., Comerica ParkSB Nation Site: South Side SoxMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Drew Anderson (4-4, 3.91 ERA) vs. RHP Sean Burke (7-6, 2.99 ERA)
Aug 16, 2026 5:30 PM
Defender’s barber appears to confirm Barcelona movehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/defender-barber-appears-confirm-barcelona-173000059.htmlThe barber of former Barcelona star João Cancelo on Sunday dropped a major hint regarding the Portuguese’s future at club level. This of course comes amid ongoing speculation linking the defender ...
Aug 16, 2026 5:30 PM
Tommy John, MLB All-star pitcher who had a surgery named after him, dies at 83https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tommy-john-mlb-baseball-player-dies-83/One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Aug 16, 2026 5:28 PM
US considers sanctions on Brazil judge in new test of diplomatic tieshttps://www.ft.com/content/4bfa3d64-cf64-448d-823e-44c4577370b4?syn-25a6b1a6=1Fresh blow in relations comes as leftwing leader Lula launches re-election campaign
Aug 16, 2026 5:26 PM
Arsenal vs Manchester City: The Citizens Face Rodri Setback as Barcelona Talks Advancehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arsenal-vs-manchester-city-citizens-170650220.htmlArsenal vs Manchester City has taken a major turn before the Community Shield, with Rodri left out of Manchester City’s travelling squad amid ongoing Barcelona transfer talks.Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on Sunday that Rodri did not travel with the team for the season opener.The development comes as Barcelona work to complete a deal for […] The post Arsenal vs Manchester City: The Citi...
Aug 16, 2026 5:06 PM
Frustrated Newcastle Manager Sends Transfer Warning Days Before Liverpool Gamehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/frustrated-newcastle-manager-sends-transfer-170000157.htmlNewcastle United’s preseason defeat to Everton provided Matthias Jaissle with another useful look at the squad he inherited, but it also exposed several areas that still appear short of Premier League-level depth ahead of the Aug. 23 opener against Liverpool. Jaissle acknowledged afterward that Newcastle needs further reinforcements and suggested transfers could come soon, perhaps […]
Aug 16, 2026 5:00 PM
Real Madrid icon Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirementhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/real-madrid-icon-cristiano-ronaldo-165500237.htmlFormer Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has this weekend dropped a hint regarding his plans to hang up his boots. This comes as the Portuguese prepares to kickstart another campaign in Saudi footbal...
Aug 16, 2026 4:55 PM
Texans sign former UConn kicker Chris Freeman; Fagnano pushing for spot with Ravenshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texans-sign-former-uconn-kicker-162935525.htmlThe Houston Texans officially signed former UConn kicker Chris Freeman on Wednesday. This comes after the former Husky attended the team’s two-day rookie minicamp at the beginning of May and worked out for the franchise last week. In Freeman’s collegiate career, he played four seasons (2020-2023) with Indiana and spent his final two years with […]
Aug 16, 2026 4:29 PM
TechCrunch Mobility: The shifting flight path of electric air taxishttps://techcrunch.com/2026/08/16/techcrunch-mobility-the-shifting-flight-path-of-electric-air-taxis/Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Aug 16, 2026 4:04 PM
Telemundo reportedly set to acquire Spanish-language rights to Serie Ahttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/telemundo-reportedly-set-acquire-spanish-160059975.htmlTelemundo is reportedly on the verge of a three-year deal to acquire the Spanish-language rights to Serie A, as the television network continues to add European soccer rights. The news comes from a report in Sports Business Journal. The Spanish rights for Serie A were previously split by DAZN and Fox Deportes. The English rights…
Aug 16, 2026 4:00 PM
Arron Banks hired private investigators to dig into Conservative party chairhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/16/arron-banks-hired-private-investigators-dig-into-conservative-party-chairRevelation comes after it was disclosed that Reform UK backer had paid for spying on prominent journalistThe businessman and Reform UK backer Arron Banks commissioned a private intelligence firm to dig into the Conservative party chair, in addition to having paid for an investigation into a prominent journalist.Banks, a former Reform UK candidate and leave campaign donor, appeared to confirm on Su...
Aug 16, 2026 4:00 PM
Arsenal rout Man City in Community Shield masterclasshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arsenal-rout-man-city-community-155919204.htmlArsenal powered to a 3-0 win against Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, delivering a swaggering statement of intent ahead of their Premier League title defence.Only City, in 2019, have gone onto become Premier League champions among the previous 15 winners of the Community Shield.
Aug 16, 2026 3:59 PM
Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new ruleshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyllg1v0kdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssThe rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.
Aug 16, 2026 3:04 PM
Former Alabama QB Ty Simpson Impresses with Stellar NFL Preseason Debuthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-alabama-qb-ty-simpson-150030332.htmlTy Simpson didn’t have to wait long to make an impression in his first taste of NFL action.The former Alabama quarterback delivered a stellar preseason debut for the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, completing 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-12 comeback victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.For a […] The post Former Alabama QB Ty Simpson Impresses with Stellar NFL Preseason Deb...
Aug 16, 2026 3:00 PM
UNC Golfers compete at US Amateur championshiphttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/unc-golfers-compete-us-amateur-150000108.htmlFive Tar Heels got to compete with the best of the best up and comers this week.
Aug 16, 2026 3:00 PM
Is UCLA now USC's biggest rival with the Notre Dame game ending?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ucla-now-uscs-biggest-rival-144919369.htmlUSC and Notre Dame won't face each other in the regular season until 2030. Who becomes USC's main rival in the meantime?
Aug 16, 2026 2:49 PM
Tigers call up outfielder to make major-league debut Sundayhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tigers-call-outfielder-major-league-144111825.htmlBrett Callahan was called up before Sunday's series finale against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park.
Aug 16, 2026 2:41 PM
Barcelona make final Luis Suárez transfer callhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-final-luis-su-rez-142000309.htmlThe brass at La Liga giants Barcelona have made the call not to move ahead with a potential deal for Sporting CP star Luis Suárez. This comes amid the understanding that the Colombian has been deemed...
Aug 16, 2026 2:20 PM
Reports: Elvedi set to leave Gladbach for Leedshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/reports-elvedi-set-leave-gladbach-140337408.htmlBorussia Mönchengladbach defender Nico Elvedi is set to join Leeds United, media reports in Germany and England said on Sunday. The Switzerland centre back is due in Leeds on Monday for a medical and would become the Premier League side's fourth signing in the close season following Harry Wilson, Tarik Muharemovic and James Trafford.
Aug 16, 2026 2:03 PM
Logies 2026: Sam Pang wins gold and Sam Neill wins posthumous best actor at Australia’s TV awardshttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/aug/17/logies-2026-sam-pang-gold-logie-sam-neill-win-awardsNeill won for his performance in legal thriller The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer, at a ceremony dominated by wins for the ABCLogies 2026 ceremony: the best moments and red carpet looks – in picturesSam Neill has won a posthumous best actor award at Australia’s biggest television awards, the Logies, with comedian Sam Pang taking home the night’s top honour, the Gold Logie award for most popular persona...
Aug 16, 2026 2:01 PM