Bill Rasmussen, ESPN founder who conceived a cable network devoted to sports, dead at 93https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/bill-rasmussen-espn-founder-conceived-cable-network-devoted-sports-dead-93Chris Berman calls Bill Rasmussen "our George Washington" after the visionary ESPN founder passed away at 93 from the effects of Parkinson's disease.
Aug 18, 2026 8:00 PM
Official: Getafe announce midfield signinghttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/official-getafe-announce-midfield-signing-200000209.htmlLa Liga outfit Getafe have this week announced a fresh addition to the club’s first-team ranks in the middle of the park. This comes amid confirmation of Francho Serrano putting pen to paper on term...
Aug 18, 2026 8:00 PM
Pundit gets Henrik Larsson vibes from Celtic new boy Kasper Hoghhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pundit-gets-henrik-larsson-vibes-190500668.htmlPat Nevin believes Celtic may have unearthed another potential Parkhead hero in Kasper Hogh — and admits the £11million striker is already giving him Henrik Larsson vibes.9th August 2026; Rugby Par...
Aug 18, 2026 7:05 PM
PETA Shares Hayden Panettiere Dolphin-Saving Campaign Shot Before Deathhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/peta-hayden-panettiere-dolphin-rights-ad-1236676252/The ad is aimed at marine parks like SeaWorld and continues animal advocacy work by the late 'Heroes' actress.
Aug 18, 2026 6:57 PM
Dayton Dragons return home to face surging Quad Citieshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dayton-dragons-return-home-face-183200326.htmlThe Dayton Dragons return home to face a Midwest League West Division squad fighting for a second half playoff berth. The Dragons, the Midwest League East Division champions, will host a six-game series against the Quad Cities River Bandits beginning at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Day Air Ballpark. It’s the second-to-last homestand for the Dragons before the playoffs start next month. ...
Aug 18, 2026 6:32 PM
American tennis star Amanda Anisimova leaves fans convinced she drank beer mid-match with mystery beveragehttps://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/american-tennis-star-amanda-anisimova-leaves-fans-convinced-she-drank-beer-mid-match-mystery-beverageAmanda Anisimova's mystery beverage during her Cincinnati Open match against Alex Eala sparked viral debate after broadcasters questioned if it was beer.
Aug 18, 2026 6:27 PM
Reo Hatate rejects three transfer offers as Celtic exit stance becomes clearhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/reo-hatate-rejects-three-transfer-182500661.htmlReo Hatate has reportedly rejected offers from Greece, Austria and the MLS as the Celtic midfielder holds out for a move to one of Europe’s top five leagues.9th August 2026; Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, ...
Aug 18, 2026 6:25 PM
Golden State to host 2027 WNBA All-Star Gamehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/golden-state-host-2027-wnba-180105166.htmlWNBA All-Star weekend is headed to California. The Valkyries will host the league’s midseason showcase in San Francisco in 2027. The league’s third California team (after the Los Angeles Sparks and the now-defunct Sacramento Monarchs) is the first to bring the All-Star Game to the Golden State. The All-Star events will be held at the Chase Center, where the Golden State Valkyries have sold out eve...
Aug 18, 2026 6:01 PM
Newcastle in talks with Manchester City for Nico Gonzalezhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/newcastle-talks-manchester-city-nico-174000842.htmlMatthias Jaissle is at St James’ Park. Newcastle United are in discussions with Manchester City over a potential deal for midfielder Nico Gonzalez, according to The Athletic.While talks between the ...
Aug 18, 2026 5:40 PM
Aston Villa reportedly opting to keep star forward amid Saudi interesthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aston-villa-reportedly-opting-keep-172305369.htmlDespite some heavy interest in Ollie Watkins from Al-Hilal, the Villans are keen on keeping him at Villa Park.
Aug 18, 2026 5:23 PM
ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies At 93https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/espn-founder-bill-rasmussen-dies-170122546.htmlBill Rasmussen, a sports visionary who founded ESPN in 1979 with his son Scott as the world’s first 24-hour sports television network, died Tuesday at 93 of Parkinson’s disease at his home in Florida. Shrugging off skeptics, the pioneering Rasmussen – after being fired as communications director of the New England Whalers — acquired space …
Aug 18, 2026 5:01 PM
National League Cup Team News: Boreham Wood vs Leeds United U21shttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/national-league-cup-team-news-170000443.htmlLeeds United Under-21s begin their National League Cup campaign with a trip to face Boreham Wood at Meadow Park.The encounter pits the first two champions of the competition against one another, with ...
Aug 18, 2026 5:00 PM
Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her children. Why are true crime fans saying she didn't?https://www.cbsnews.com/video/lindsay-clancy-admitted-to-killing-her-children-why-are-true-crime-fans-saying-she-didnt/Lindsay Clancy's murder trial is generating endless discussion among true crime aficionados online, sparking theories and misinformation over the case. Kathryn Coduto, an assistant professor of media sciences at Boston University, explains why the case has taken social media by storm.
Aug 18, 2026 4:33 PM
Bill Rasmussen, ESPN’s Founder, Dies at 93https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/bill-rasmussen-espn-founder-dead-1236837219/Bill Rasmussen, a former local-news sports director who parlayed an interest in the nascent business of satellite television into the launch of the sports-media giant known as ESPN, has died after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. The entrepreneur and founder was 93 years old. Rasmussen in 1978 was idling in traffic on Connecticut’s Interstate 84 […]
Aug 18, 2026 4:26 PM
ESPN founder, 'father of sports television,' Bill Rasmussen dead at 93https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/espn-founder-father-sports-television-161223734.htmlESPN founder Bill Rasmussen died Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the age of 93 from complications of Parkinson's disease.
Aug 18, 2026 4:12 PM
Ketel Marte doesn’t show up for game and is placed on the restricted list by Diamondbackshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ketel-marte-doesn-t-show-160414297.htmlMarte failed to arrive at Fenway Park for Arizona's game against Boston on Monday.
Aug 18, 2026 4:04 PM
Viral Disneyland Content Creator Defends Her ‘Special Friendship’ With Peter Panhttps://www.wired.com/story/viral-disneyland-content-creator-defends-her-special-friendship-with-peter-pan/Disney superfan Toni Kulusich has been accused of stalking her favorite character, sparking discourse about boundaries with park actors. She tells WIRED the backlash is unfair.
Aug 18, 2026 3:50 PM
Crystal Palace set £25m asking price for Tottenham and Everton target Daniel Munozhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/crystal-palace-set-25m-asking-154000376.htmlRoberto De Zerbi, Pierre Sage, and David Moyes coach Tottenham, Crystal Palace, and Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Goodison Park, respectively. Crystal Palace have set a £25 million asking ...
Aug 18, 2026 3:40 PM
Jon Ossoff dodges on why he invoked Trump aide's name during Georgia campaign rallyhttps://www.foxnews.com/media/jon-ossoff-dodges-why-invoked-trump-aides-name-georgia-campaign-rallyJon Ossoff dodged on why he invoked Natalie Harp's name specifically during a campaign rally, as viral video of his remarks sparks debate on both sides.
Aug 18, 2026 3:36 PM
UFC 332 adds several new bouts, including Johnny Walker’s heavyweight debuthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ufc-332-adds-several-bouts-153000730.htmlJohnny Walker makes heavyweight debut at UFC 332 against Mick Parkin
Aug 18, 2026 3:30 PM