How a rookie and a punt returner secured the Rams' win in Arrowheadhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rookie-punt-returner-secured-rams-043914372.htmlOne completed 21 of 25 passes in his NFL debut against 2s and 3s; he played smart. The other, when Arrowhead got loud, a maligned punt returner flipped the whole thing.
Aug 16, 2026 4:39 AM
Cannon, Navarro score in second half to back Hansen as Rapids top Sporting KC 2-0https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cannon-navarro-score-second-half-035814988.htmlDefender Reggie Cannon scored midway through the second half with an assist from Youssef Maziz in his MLS debut, and Nico Hansen was stellar in goal as the Colorado Rapids beat Sporting Kansas City 2-0 on Saturday night. Cannon took a pass from Maziz in the 65th minute to score his first goal this season with a header and give Colorado a 1-0 lead.
Aug 16, 2026 3:58 AM
Ravens’ rookie pass-catchers dazzle in preseason win over Eagleshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ravens-rookie-pass-catchers-dazzle-034942107.htmlRavens rookie receivers Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt both flashed in the NFL debuts on Saturday night vs. the Eagles.
Aug 16, 2026 3:49 AM
NFL rookie leaves training camp to pursue Hollywood dream, once played LeBron James’ son in a moviehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-rookie-leaves-training-camp-030236982.htmlCincinnati Bengals CB Ceyair Wright will likely not make his NFL debut in the 2026-27 season after the rookie left training camp. Wright spent three seasons with the USC Trojans before finishing his NCAA career with one year on the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Aug 16, 2026 3:02 AM
Beatdown Roundtable: Reactions to the Ravens’ preseason win over the Eagleshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/beatdown-roundtable-reactions-ravens-preseason-025324888.htmlThe Baltimore Ravens earned a 24-7 win in their 2026 preseason opener, securing a wire-to-wire victory in Jesse Minter’s head coaching debut. Here is the Baltimore Beatdown staff’s reaction to the win: A very encouraging start to Jesse Minter’s debut season. The offense looked smooth and got the young skill guys active early while the […]
Aug 16, 2026 2:53 AM
Gonzaga product William Kempner to undergo surgery, former Zag Eli Morgan designated for assignment | MLB localshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/gonzaga-product-william-kempner-undergo-020100225.htmlAug. 15—Miami Marlins reliever William Kempner, a former Gonzaga standout, will reportedly undergo elbow surgery and is expected to be sidelined for at least the next 12 months. The 25-year-old right-hander made his MLB debut May 5 and showed promise in nine games for the Marlins, recording a 2.92 ERA and 14 strikeouts against four walks over 12 1/3 innings pitched. Kempner has a 3.51 ERA in ...
Aug 16, 2026 2:01 AM
Kevin O’Connell Speaks out on Kyler Murray After Preseason Openerhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kevin-o-connell-speaks-kyler-010028789.htmlMinnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell reacted to Kyler Murray's preseason team debut on Saturday. The post Kevin O’Connell Speaks out on Kyler Murray After Preseason Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
Aug 16, 2026 1:00 AM
Prospect Killer! Watch Charles Johnson’s Super Rare Scottish Twister At UFC 330https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/prospect-killer-watch-charles-johnson-004636984.htmlCharles Johnson turned in one of the rarest submissions in UFC history earlier tonight (Sat., Aug. 15, 2026) at UFC 330 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Penn., as the flyweight veteran spoiled Eduardo Chapolin’s Octagon debut with a third-round Scottish twister. This is only the second Scottish twister in UFC […]
Aug 16, 2026 12:46 AM
(Videos): Chelsea score 3 as red hot Joao Pedro prepares for potential career yearhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/videos-chelsea-score-3-red-235500396.htmlChelsea beat Real Sociedad in the last friendly before the season starts, with a much improved second period and some good debuts.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us ...
Aug 15, 2026 11:55 PM
UFC 330 video: Lucas Fernando destroys Rafael Tobias with brutal knee to the bodyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ufc-330-video-lucas-fernando-230457705.htmlLucas Fernando made an impressive debut at UFC 330
Aug 15, 2026 11:04 PM
6 things to know about St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Baezhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/6-things-know-st-louis-220753453.htmlJoshua Baez of the St. Louis Cardinals with a stunning MLB debut, connecting for three home runs
Aug 15, 2026 10:07 PM
From Indiana U operations desk to Pan Pacs podium: Van Mathias’ 4-medal breakout in the poolhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/indiana-u-operations-desk-pan-220233664.htmlVan Mathias has made a huge splash in his U.S. senior national team debut this week at the Pan Pacific Championships, the biggest international swim meet of the year for the Americans. Quite a stunner from a guy whose day job is director of operations for Indiana University's swimming and diving program. Mathias, who turns 26 later this month, swam five years for the Hoosiers.
Aug 15, 2026 10:02 PM
URI football navigates injuries, eligibility questions as season nearshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/uri-football-navigates-injuries-eligibility-215658147.htmlWith QB Devin Farrell still recovering from offseason surgery, who will win the race for the backup job with the Aug. 28 season debut looming?
Aug 15, 2026 9:56 PM
Director Frieda Luk on Olivia Luccardi’s ‘Sacred Creatures’ Role and the Fine Line Between ‘Crazy’ and ‘Enlightened’https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/director-frieda-luk-olivia-luccardi-sacred-creatures-1236835353/For “Sacred Creatures” director Frieda Luk, belief can be comforting, ridiculous, exhilarating and hard to explain. “I’m really fascinated by when people believe in something,” she tells Variety. “One person believes in something, and then a group of people, and then it slowly becomes this massive phenomenon. It goes viral.” That fascination drives Luk’s debut […]
Aug 15, 2026 8:46 PM
Vikings Report Card: Grades from their preseason game with the Giantshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-report-card-grades-preseason-204231096.htmlThe grades are in for the Vikings after their preseason debut against the Giants.
Aug 15, 2026 8:42 PM
Tristan McKee is 16, without a license and racing high speeds in NASCARhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tristan-mckee-16-without-license-193630660.htmlTristan McKee is 16 years old and doesn't have his driver's license, but is already racing north of 100 mph in NASCAR. He finished 8th in his debut.
Aug 15, 2026 7:36 PM
GB women denied in first shot at earning Olympic spothttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/gb-women-denied-first-shot-193225745.htmlThe Great Britain women's team miss out on their first chance to qualify for flag football's Olympic debut but will have another opportunity on Sunday.
Aug 15, 2026 7:32 PM
Former Alabama shortstop hits first home run of professional careerhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-alabama-shortstop-hits-first-193033861.htmlFormer Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron continues to impress during his professional baseball debut with the Daytona Dragons.
Aug 15, 2026 7:30 PM
Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love to miss a week of practice with sore anklehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cardinals-rookie-rb-jeremiyah-love-190846153.htmlArizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love will not practice this week because of a sore ankle. Love — the No. 3 overall pick out of Notre Dame — hurt the ankle during the team's preseason 27-14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. Love was impressive in his debut, running for 58 yards on 11 carries.
Aug 15, 2026 7:08 PM
Cardinals prospect Joshua Báez homers on first MLB pitch he sees | Watchhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cardinals-prospect-joshua-b-ez-190153676.htmlSt. Louis Cardinals prospect Joshua Báez made sure his major league debut somehow exceeded the wild expectations that preceded it.
Aug 15, 2026 7:01 PM