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The daily pitch from Sports Editor : Aug. 15, 2026https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/daily-pitch-sports-editor-aug-144700763.htmlAug. 15—➜ . The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley senior pitcher verbally committed to the Illinois baseball program after a superb junior season at GCMS and a strong summer. ➜ . The 29-year-old Monticello resident placed second this week at the 77th Illinois Open in North Barrington. Gannon, who plays on the PGA Tour Americas Tour, shot a 16-under 200 to finish four shots behind champion Charlie ...Aug 15, 2026 2:47 PM
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Iga Świątek Responds to WTA’s Genetic Sex Testing Debate As Player Testing Begins in Cincinnatihttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/iga-wi-tek-responds-wta-143452947.htmlFresh off claiming her first title of the 2026 season at the Canadian Open, former World No. 1 Iga Świątek has arrived in Ohio for the Cincinnati Open.Aug 15, 2026 2:34 PM
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Vols starting safety Edrees Farooq out for season after being taken to hospitalhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vols-starting-safety-edrees-farooq-142158183.htmlTennessee football will be another starter down on defense this year, with safety Edrees Farooq out for the year after injuring his knee Aug. 14.Aug 15, 2026 2:21 PM
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Tua Tagovailoa sparks viral NFL meme after brutal Falcons debuthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tua-tagovailoa-sparks-viral-nfl-141032257.htmlTagovailoa's preseason opener went exactly how many Falcons fans likely thought it would.Aug 15, 2026 2:10 PM
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The Washington Nationals prospect depth is highly impressivehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/washington-nationals-prospect-depth-highly-141000219.htmlIn Paul Toboni’s first year on the job, he has built one of the deepest farm system’s in the gameAug 15, 2026 2:10 PM
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Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac speak on Tom Brady and facing Birmingham Cityhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wrexham-owners-ryan-reynolds-rob-133000015.htmlWrexham and Birmingham City are once again set to go head-to-head this season in what some have billed ‘The Hollywood Derby’ thanks to the clubs’ owners. The Red Dragons were bought by Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac all the way back in 2021, and they have since taken the Welsh team to the second tier of English football.Aug 15, 2026 1:30 PM
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Gary McCord's five water balls at 1986 St. Jude Classic inspired famous scene in 'Tin Cup'https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/gary-mccords-five-water-balls-130100013.htmlGary McCord was Tin Cup before Kevin Costner was.Aug 15, 2026 1:01 PM
engadget.com
SpaceX has officially acquired AI coding startup Cursorhttps://www.engadget.com/2237655/spacex-officially-acquired-ai-coding-startup-cursor/The $60 billion acquisition has been finalized.Aug 15, 2026 12:51 PM
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Report: Tottenham Hotspur still pushing to sign Premier League forwardhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-tottenham-hotspur-still-pushing-125000464.htmlSavinho to Tottenham latest as Enzo Maresca confirms Man City illness updateTottenham’s pursuit of Savinho has moved back into focus after Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed the winge...Aug 15, 2026 12:50 PM
aljazeera.com
Modi threatens to target ‘intellectual Naxals’ in Independence Day speechhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/modi-threatens-to-target-intellectual-naxals-in-independence-day-speech?traffic_source=rssThe Indian PM said Maoist-influenced Naxalite rebellion is largely gone, but its ideological backers still pose threat.Aug 15, 2026 11:27 AM
bbc.co.uk
Sellers puzzled by bulk orders suspect secondhand books being destroyed to train AIhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3rprx2wl4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssIndependent booksellers have seen scores of their novels being shipped to far-off warehouses.Aug 15, 2026 11:25 AM
wired.com
Retrospec Joe Rev 2 Review (2026): Putting the ‘Joy’ in Joyridehttps://www.wired.com/review/retrospec-joe-rev-2/This affordable electric BMX delighted my entire family, even if its range, ride comfort, and actual BMX abilities are limited.Aug 15, 2026 11:00 AM
nytimes.com
Sports Team Sale Prices Keep Hitting New Highshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/business/sports-team-values-billionaires.htmlThis week’s deal for the Los Angeles Lakers, which valued the team at a record $12.5 billion, was the latest in a pattern of skyrocketing prices.Aug 15, 2026 9:02 AM
mashable.com
Marvel drops a special look Avengers: Doomsday trailer at D23https://mashable.com/entertainment/marvel-avengers-doomsday-d23-trailerNew 'Avengers: Doomsday' footage reveals Robert Downey Jr.'s Doom unleashing an army of sentinelsAug 15, 2026 9:00 AM
ft.com
Traders are spoiling for a fight over the yenhttps://www.ft.com/content/543b1ab2-6203-412d-ae3b-f4439d1e9d47?syn-25a6b1a6=1After historic US-Japan intervention on the currency, the risk of market ructions is again risingAug 15, 2026 4:00 AM
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Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26: Specs, price, camera detailshttps://mashable.com/tech/google-pixel-11-vs-samsung-galaxy-s26-specs-price-camerasA look at the Google Pixel 11 as compared with the Samsung Galaxy 26.Aug 14, 2026 9:34 PM
time.com
What Wildfire Smoke Reveals About How We Respond to Climate Riskhttps://time.com/article/2026/08/14/climate-change-wildfire-air-pollution-risks/Even if we know the potential harm, we sometimes choose the riskier action.Aug 14, 2026 7:35 PM
arstechnica.com
State judge orders Kalshi to stop offering sports bets and other wagershttps://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/state-judge-orders-kalshi-to-stop-offering-sports-bets-and-other-wagers/Kalshi ordered to stop offering bets in Washington, must implement geofencing.Aug 14, 2026 5:13 PM
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Taylor Farms' connections to Trump admin spurs probe into Cyclospora responsehttps://arstechnica.com/health/2026/08/taylor-farms-connections-to-trump-admin-spurs-probe-into-cyclospora-response/Senator Warren questions whether Taylor Farms' influence swayed Trump admin.Aug 14, 2026 3:03 PM
