The WAFCON champs almost weren’t there at all. Plus: Feel-good NWSL moments from this weekendhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wafcon-champs-almost-weren-t-041605770.htmlFull Time Newsletter ⚽| This is The Athletic’s weekly women’s soccer newsletter. Sign up here to receive Full Time directly in your inbox. I went to the movies this weekend. Read until the end for a hint from Gotham forward Midge Purce about what I saw. Today: ? Cameroon crowned champions ? Emotional NWSL comebacks ?️ Expansion vs. relocation Up first, a WAFCON final you had to see to believe … Cr...
Aug 18, 2026 4:16 AM
UCF OC Steve Cooper on Trying to Fix Knights Offensive Line Ahead of 2026 Seasonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ucf-oc-steve-cooper-trying-040817763.htmlOvershadowed at times by the issues that the UCF Knights had at the quarterback position, the offensive line was a major issue in 2025. Now, if the Knights want to get back to a bowl game, they know that they need to find a way to get that unit in sync.Recently, UCF offensive coordinator Steve […] The post UCF OC Steve Cooper on Trying to Fix Knights Offensive Line Ahead of 2026 Season appeared fi...
Aug 18, 2026 4:08 AM
Serena and Venus Williams lose first doubles match since 2022 U.S. Openhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/serena-venus-williams-lose-first-040105222.htmlIn what could be her first step on the road back to the U.S. Open, Serena Williams played tennis on U.S. soil for the first time in nearly four years Monday, teaming with her sister Venus in doubles at the Cincinnati Open. The sisters looked rusty in a first-round match against Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns, losing 6-2, 1-6, 1-0(8). It was just Williams’ fourth match, and her first on a hard co...
Aug 18, 2026 4:01 AM
‘A complete player:’ Hensley returns to Vikingshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/complete-player-hensley-returns-vikings-034405567.htmlSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Augustana quarterback Gunnar Hensley started five games in 2025 before suffering a season-ending injury. The Carlsbad, California, native has since recovered and is ready to lead the Vikings once more. “News flash, Gunnar Hensley is really good,” head coach Jerry Olszewski said. “He’s really good. He’s a complete player.” Hensley […]
Aug 18, 2026 3:44 AM
Michelle Rodriguez Remembers Hayden Panettiere After Co-Hosting World Music Awards: ‘Can’t Stand How Many Young People Are Leaving Us Lately’https://variety.com/2026/film/news/michelle-rodriguez-hayden-panettiere-world-music-awards-1236836885/Michelle Rodriguez is sharing her memories of Hayden Panettiere after the “Scream 4” star died at age 36 on Sunday. Rodriguez and Panettiere co-hosted the World Music Awards back in 2010. When asked what she remembers about Panettiere while walking the carpet at the 25th anniversary screening of “The Fast and the Furious,” Rodriguez told […]
Aug 18, 2026 3:35 AM
Longhorns Daily News: Four Texas players earn Walter Camp Player of the Year watch list nodhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/longhorns-daily-news-four-texas-033347203.htmlTexas football saw four players land on this year’s Walter Camp Player of the Year Award watch list, the award committee announced earlier this week. That includes quarterback Arch Manning, wide receiver Cam Coleman, edge rusher Colin Simmons, and linebacker Rasheem Biles. The award is given to the top player in college football each season. […]
Aug 18, 2026 3:33 AM
Auburn Knights hit the reset button for their program with new head coach Hosea Harrishttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/auburn-knights-hit-reset-button-032432906.htmlThe Auburn Knights have been trying to build back up their football program since Dan Appino stepped down as head coach after the 2017 season. The last two years the Knights won a total of one game. The program is starting over again with new head coach Hosea Harris.
Aug 18, 2026 3:24 AM
Dallas Cowboys Legend Troy Aikman Puts Franchise on Noticehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dallas-cowboys-legend-troy-aikman-031529604.htmlIt has been a long time since the Dallas Cowboys made a run to the Super Bowl or NFC Championship Game. The last time they played in the NFC Championship Game was 1996. That isn’t something lost on team legend Troy Aikman.Aikman was the quarterback for the Cowboys during that last run to the NFC […] The post Dallas Cowboys Legend Troy Aikman Puts Franchise on Notice appeared first on HEAVY.
Aug 18, 2026 3:15 AM
UNM adds Memphis transfer LB Jayden Flakerhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/unm-adds-memphis-transfer-lb-030500008.htmlOn the eve of the season, the Lobos brought in some extra help. After being granted a fifth year of eligibility, Memphis transfer linebacker Jayden Flaker has joined New Mexico and began practice with the Lobos on Monday afternoon. The 6-foot-2, 235-pound Scarborough, Maine native made 19 total tackles over the last two seasons with the Tigers. He started his college career at North Carolina ...
Aug 18, 2026 3:05 AM
Topes Notes: Isotopes' accidental Tommy John tribute is a sign of timeshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/topes-notes-isotopes-accidental-tommy-030400114.htmlBaseball pitching great Tommy John died at his Florida home on Saturday night. He was 83. Unfortunately for many, remembering his game takes a backseat to the fact that his name is commonly associated with one of the sport’s most common surgeries. The four-time MLB All-Star with a career ERA of just 3.34 was 31 in 1974 when he tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. Los Angeles ...
Aug 18, 2026 3:04 AM
Elly De La Cruz has Cincinnati going wild after clutch 10th-Inning heroicshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/elly-la-cruz-cincinnati-going-030319906.htmlElly De La Cruz came through when Cincinnati needed him most, delivering the first walk-off hit of his career in a thrilling 6-5 win over the Cardinals. See how the Reds star capped a dramatic comeback in extra innings.
Aug 18, 2026 3:03 AM
Eric Bieniemy Throws Expletives As Chiefs Coach Goes Off on Rashee Rice During Practicehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/eric-bieniemy-throws-expletives-chiefs-030125379.htmlIt’s been months since Eric Bieniemy stepped back into Kansas City for the second time as the team’s offensive coordinator. On the practice field, however, his return has been anything but quiet.
Aug 18, 2026 3:01 AM
Red Sox Lineup Pulls Off Remarkable Feat In 11-1 Routhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/red-sox-lineup-pulls-off-024957723.htmlAll nine Red Sox starters drove in a run as Boston erupted for 16 hits and overwhelmed the Diamondbacks at Fenway Park.
Aug 18, 2026 2:49 AM
Chargers may have unlocked a new version of Justin Herbert under Mike McDanielhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chargers-may-unlocked-version-justin-024736352.htmlMike McDaniel has high expectations for Justin Herbert in his new Chargers offense — and the star quarterback is already exceeding them. McDaniel believes Herbert is well ahead of the typical Year 1 learning curve, raising expectations for what Los Angeles could accomplish this season.
Aug 18, 2026 2:47 AM
Puka Nacua’s latest injury update could change Rams’ preseason planshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/puka-nacua-latest-injury-could-023601458.htmlLos Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua is still dealing with soreness from a lower back injury, and Sean McVay isn’t taking any chances. With the 1,715-yard receiver’s return to practice potentially pushed back, the Rams may have to rethink their preseason plans.
Aug 18, 2026 2:36 AM
LHSAA returns cheer, dance championships to 2026 schedulehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lhsaa-returns-cheer-dance-championships-022614837.htmlThe LHSAA is bringing back state cheer and dance championships to Lake Charles after more than a decade of silence.
Aug 18, 2026 2:26 AM
Cardinals LB Mack Wilson's new jersey number is noteworthyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cardinals-lb-mack-wilsons-jersey-021748557.htmlArizona Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson wants to redeem to defensive woes from last NFL season regardless of what jersey number he wears
Aug 18, 2026 2:17 AM
Four in a Row. Are they Starting to go on a Run? Phillies 6, Marlins 5https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/four-row-starting-run-phillies-021610225.htmlAlec Bohm is BACK.
Aug 18, 2026 2:16 AM
Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing throw three Padres out at home in Mets’ 2-1 winhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/carson-benge-j-ewing-throw-021600725.htmlNEW YORK — Run on the Mets’ rookies at your own risk. MLB teams keep learning that the hard way, with the San Diego Padres becoming the latest victims. Carson Benge delivered two more outfield assists and A.J. Ewing added another — all at home plate — in the Mets’ 2-1 win over the Padres at Citi Field on Monday night. It started with the 23-year-old Benge, who, on back-to-back plays in the top ...
Aug 18, 2026 2:16 AM
WSU hoops to meet Seattle U at Seattle Holiday Classic in Decemberhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wsu-hoops-meet-seattle-u-020100581.htmlAug. 17—PULLMAN — Chalk up another game on Washington State's nonconference hoops schedule. The Cougars will meet Seattle University on Dec. 19 at the Seattle Holiday Classic, according to a Monday news release, set for Climate Pledge Arena. It's part of a doubleheader showcase, which will also pit University of Washington against Baylor. "We're looking forward to getting back to Seattle and ...
Aug 18, 2026 2:01 AM