Sheff Utd could face points deduction after court rulinghttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sheff-utd-could-face-points-143413419.htmlSheffield United could incur a 12-point deduction after the company used to buy the club was placed into liquidation.
Aug 19, 2026 5:01 PM
Tottenham Sets Lucas Bergvall Price as Newcastle Prepares Improved Bid: Reporthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tottenham-sets-lucas-bergvall-price-170000879.htmlNewcastle United’s midfield rebuild remains one of the biggest pieces of unfinished business at St. James’ Park, with Matthias Jaissle still looking for another major addition after the departures of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. The Magpies have already tested Tottenham Hotspur’s resolve over Lucas Bergvall, seeing an opening offer worth around £46 million (€53.3 […]
Aug 19, 2026 5:00 PM
Is the US actually too chicken to take on China for trade?https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/china-trump-trade-weak-yuanA weak yuan guarantees Beijing massive trade surplus even as the White House tries tamp down on Chinese importsSince China offered a truce in the trade war last October following its threat to deprive the United States of rare-earth magnets, the Trump administration has been happy to stop escalating. After all, imports from China have been falling, down by 40% in the year to June, compared with th...
Aug 19, 2026 4:42 PM
Well-traveled CB Edmond finds comfort at Hawaiihttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/well-traveled-cb-edmond-finds-160400261.htmlCover skills? Hawaii cornerback Jaylon Edmond’s seven-year football journey has covered five locations and 12,087 miles. All of which led back to his comfort zone. “It’s crazy,” said Edmond, whose enrollment at UH reunited him with several former Bishop Gorman High School teammates. “I love it here. My boys are here.” Edmond, who joined the Rainbow Warriors in January, excelled during spring ...
Aug 19, 2026 4:04 PM
Coventry suffer major injury blow ahead of opening game against Arsenalhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/coventry-suffer-major-injury-blow-160000883.htmlCoventry City will be without Haji Wright for a number of weeks after the striker suffered a serious quad injury.Manager Frank Lampard confirmed the United States international is facing a lengthy spe...
Aug 19, 2026 4:00 PM
'Reliable' Elvedi 'can't wait' to walk out at Elland Roadhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/reliable-elvedi-cant-wait-walk-153503117.htmlNew signing Nico Elvedi says he is looking forward to the "special moment" he walks through the Elland Road tunnel for the first time and sees the Leeds United supporters. The 29-year-old centre-back, who has joined from Borussia Monchengladbach, said Switzerland team-mate Noah Okafor told him many "good things about the club" while at the 2026 World Cup and he liked what he heard. "I am very ha...
Aug 19, 2026 3:35 PM
? Colback joins Shut Up and Show More Footballhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colback-joins-shut-show-more-153014794.htmlA new episode of Shut Up and Show More Football is available on BBC Sounds and this week's special guest is former Nottingham Forest midfielder Jack Colback. Colback, who was part of the Reds' Premier League promotion-winning team in 2022, will be joining BBC Radio Nottingham's commentary team for some of this season's fixtures, including Saturday's season opener against Leeds United. Bringing i...
Aug 19, 2026 3:30 PM
Insider: Man Utd open talks with ‘excellent’ left-back after giving up on Hallhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/insider-man-utd-open-talks-152000752.htmlManchester United are making concrete steps to sign a new left-back, with Jorge Salinas emerging as a serious target.On Wednesday morning, it was revealed that Man Utd are in advanced negotiations wit...
Aug 19, 2026 3:20 PM
Iran loses key economic lifeline in Middle East that Trump's sanctions couldn't reach as deadlock persistshttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/iran-loses-key-economic-lifeline-in-middle-east-that-trumps-sanctions-couldnt-reach-as-deadlock-persistsThe United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles toward maritime traffic in the region.
Aug 19, 2026 2:55 PM
Man Utd's decision to make Baleba their 'third midfielder'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clylk1wexgno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssManchester United are in talks to make Carlos Baleba their 'third midfielder' as the club revamp Michael Carrick's squad.
Aug 19, 2026 2:35 PM
UN Urges Zambia to Halt Arbitrary Arrests of Opposition Membershttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/un-urges-zambia-to-halt-arbitrary-arrests-of-opposition-membersThe United Nations voiced concern at reports of Zambian opposition members being detained during its Aug. 13 election, while observers raised questions about the fairness of the ballot that comfortably returned President Hakainde Hichilema to power.
Aug 19, 2026 2:13 PM
Amazon’s drones will soon deliver to nearly 500 US cities and townshttps://www.theverge.com/tech/981908/amazon-prime-air-drone-delivery-us-expansionPrime Air is launching in Georgia, Ohio, Illinois, Idaho, and New York soon. | Image: Joseph Ciembroniewicz/Omaha World-Herald via Getty Images
Amazon says its drone delivery service will reach "nearly 500 cities and towns in the United States" by the end of this year, increasing its coverage by six times compared to the current footprint. Prime Air deliveries will soon be launched in the Chicag...
Aug 19, 2026 11:53 AM
‘I love freedom’ – Viral World Cup fan reveals ‘the main lesson’ he learned from America triphttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/love-freedom-viral-world-cup-093000386.htmlThe 2026 World Cup was hosted across North America and brought thousands upon thousands of fans from around the globe to the United States. Among them was England supporter Oliver Henry, who documented his journey on social media and drew the attention of many, including US President Donald Trump.
Aug 19, 2026 9:30 AM
Activist forced out of US after criticising Trump-aligned Colombian politicianhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/19/activist-forced-out-of-us-after-criticising-trump-aligned-colombian-politicianBeto Coral held up banners in Florida warning fellow Colombians to not vote for Abelardo de la EspriellaIn the week before Colombia’s presidential election, Beto Coral, a well-known activist living in the United States, travelled to Florida to persuade fellow Colombians not to vote for the far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.Coral held banners outside polling stations in Miami warning tha...
Aug 19, 2026 9:00 AM
West Ham agree loan deal for Leeds striker Piroehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/west-ham-agree-loan-deal-085353248.htmlWest Ham sign striker Joel Piroe from Leeds United on a season-long loan, with an obligation to buy next summer.
Aug 19, 2026 8:53 AM
Paul Pogba to be released by Monaco: clubhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/paul-pogba-released-monaco-club-082223596.htmlFormer Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will be released by Monaco after a series of injuries, the French club said on Wednesday.Monaco said in a statement that the objectives they had set for Pogba were "only partially achieved" and the Ligue 1 club were therefore ending his contract that would have run until June 2027.
Aug 19, 2026 8:22 AM
West Ham sign Joël Piroe on season-long loanhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/west-ham-sign-jo-l-081500967.htmlWest Ham have announced the arrival of Leeds United striker Joël Piroe on a season-long loan deal. The 27-year-old will join up with Nuno Espírito Santo’s side, and should the club seal promotion ...
Aug 19, 2026 8:15 AM
Newcastle Working On Deal for Man City Midfielder, Barcelona’s La Masia Standout: Breakinghttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/newcastle-working-deal-man-city-071658130.htmlNewcastle United has spent much of the summer searching for the right midfielder to rebuild around after losing Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes, with seemingly a new name entering the conversation every few days. Lucas Bergvall, Joao Palhinha, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Carlos Baleba and Nicolas Seiwald have all featured prominently in reports, but Newcastle looks to […]
Aug 19, 2026 7:16 AM
Breakouts & wildcards: Man Utd's Laceyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/breakouts-wildcards-man-utds-lacey-071227882.htmlEli Junior Kroupi, Igor Thiago and Nico O'Reilly were among the breakout stars who made their mark on the Premier League last season - but who will be next? BBC Sport's TV and radio commentators have picked 13 players they believe are worth watching out for over the next few months. Manchester United's Shea Lacey is on the list...
Aug 19, 2026 7:12 AM
How Carrick's Man Utd are shaping up for Premier League seasonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/carricks-man-utd-shaping-premier-062933535.htmlAs Manchester United prepare to start the new Premier League season at Hull on Saturday, BBC Sport examines how Michael Carrick's team will set up tactically.
Aug 19, 2026 6:29 AM