‘Disgusting Propaganda,’ ‘Eating It Up’ — WNBA World at Odds As Tempo Unveil Mascot With ‘She/They Pronouns’ vs. Sophie Cunningham’s Feverhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/disgusting-propaganda-eating-wnba-world-053539471.htmlSophie Cunningham’s stance against biological men competing in women’s sports has created all sorts of controversial and polarizing reactions. But Tuesday’s Indiana Fever-Toronto Tempo matchup added a twist nobody could have anticipated.
Aug 19, 2026 5:35 AM
Texas College Steers working to turn the corner in Tylerhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texas-college-steers-working-turn-004538130.htmlTYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Texas College Steers learned from last year’s one-win season and are hard at work cleaning up the things that held them back in 2025. “Taking what we did from the winning season and implementing it now and eliminating the distractions and eliminating the things we did wrong from last year […]
Aug 19, 2026 12:45 AM
Apple squashes EU beef with new App Store ruleshttps://www.theverge.com/tech/981504/apple-app-store-eu-rules-core-technology-commissionApple is once again overhauling App Store rules in the European Union, which the company says will resolve its "disagreements with the Commission over business terms and alternative distribution." As part of the changes, every developer that distributes apps will be moved to a single set of business terms, and digital transactions for apps distributed outside of the App Store will be subject to a ...
Aug 18, 2026 4:48 PM
Israel Strikes Air Base in Syria, Drawing Ire From the U.S.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/world/middleeast/israel-airstrikes-syria-air-base.htmlThe attack follows a series of military interventions in Syria over the past two years, and spurred the latest American rebuke of Israeli actions in recent weeks.
Aug 18, 2026 4:10 PM
'Odegaard is back to his very best'https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/odegaard-back-very-best-nevin-113924908.htmlMartin Odegaard was some distance from his brilliant best last season, I suspect now that was down to a niggling injury. Manchester United, Liverpool and maybe even Chelsea with their lack of European distractions could push them all the way too.
Aug 18, 2026 11:39 AM
STATEMENT | Girona FC opens disciplinary proceedings against Viktor Tsygankovhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/statement-girona-fc-opens-disciplinary-103500045.htmlGirona FC announces that it has opened a disciplinary file against Viktor Tsygankov due to his recent conduct.The Club considers that the player's actions may constitute a breach of his contractual ob...
Aug 18, 2026 10:35 AM
Victoria moves to expand definition of ‘corruption’ before state electionhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/18/victoria-moves-to-expand-definition-of-corruption-before-state-election-ntwnfbFormer Ibac head welcomes potential change that could capture actions that currently cannot be used to make corrupt findingsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBen Carroll has committed to changing the definition of “corruption” before the Victorian election in a move a former anti-corruption boss says could have captured the conduct of senior government figures had it been ...
Aug 18, 2026 7:25 AM
Flyers Linked To Former $34.8 Million Star Forwardhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/flyers-linked-former-34-8-014411509.htmlPhiladelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere has been among the boldest of NHL executives during the offseason, highlighted by his record-breaking offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson that ultimately was matched.While the Flyers didn’t get Carlsson, Briere demonstrated that he’s willing to take bold actions to try and get his club into Stanley […] The post Flyers Linked To Former...
Aug 18, 2026 1:44 AM
WNBA says fans should have been free to wear shirts with messaging about transgender issuehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wnba-says-fans-free-wear-003826482.htmlAt least three fans were asked by WNBA security personnel to cover shirts that had messages about transgender women participating in women's sports during Sunday's game at Atlanta between the Dream and the Indiana Fever. “The WNBA is aware of interactions at (Sunday) night’s game in Atlanta in which fans were asked by league security to cover their shirts,” the statement said. The WNBA has been ...
Aug 18, 2026 12:38 AM
Kyle Monangai Injury Update and Bears Announce 4 Roster Moveshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kyle-monangai-injury-bears-announce-232834451.htmlWe have a “positive” Kyle Monangai injury update, plus the Bears had 4 transactions come across the wire today. @wiltfongjr has the details here.
Aug 17, 2026 11:28 PM
Fans wearing shirts about trans athletes asked to cover up at Fever-Dream gamehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fans-wearing-shirts-trans-athletes-231605335.htmlTwo fans were asked by league security to cover their shirts, which bore messages regarding transgender athlete participation in women’s sports, during Sunday’s game between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream. A statement from a WNBA spokesperson said the individuals should not have been asked to do so. Per the statement, “The WNBA is aware of interactions at last night’s game in Atlanta in w...
Aug 17, 2026 11:16 PM
US-Iran Prospects Dim as Trump Seems in No Hurry to Reach Dealhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/trump-likes-the-idea-of-declaring-hormuz-a-territory-videoThe war between the US and Iran has slowed down, as peace prospects dim with President Trump in no hurry to reach a peace deal. The apparent slowdown of actions comes as the President insists the US is controlling the Strait of Hormuz, as major US defense firms race to make cheaper missiles to bolster to US weapons stockpile. Bloomberg News National Security Reporter Nick Wadhams and Senior Advise...
Aug 17, 2026 10:00 PM
Browns’ new stadium design had everyone making the same jokeshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/browns-stadium-design-had-everyone-215923329.htmlCleveland's new stadium, scheduled to open in 2029, certainly spawned some reactions on the internet when it was revealed on Monday.
Aug 17, 2026 9:59 PM
‘NFL said we want those Swifties views’ Fans react as Travis Kelce leaves Alohi Gilman helpless in Chiefs camphttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-said-want-those-swifties-214656834.htmlTravis Kelce has given NFL fans another reason to believe he is far from finished after leaving Chiefs safety Alohi Gilman struggling to stay with him during a training camp rep. The 36-year-old tight end produced a sharp route that sent Gilman out of the play, and the clip quickly sparked plenty of reactions online.
Aug 17, 2026 9:46 PM
Democrat Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegationshttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5935513/jimmy-gomez-house-ethics-investigationThe California Democrat has admitted to "personal mistakes" outside of his marriage, but also says his actions were consensual in nature did not violate House Ethics rules.
Aug 17, 2026 7:53 PM
2026 AP Top 25 Preseason poll takeaways: Full rankings, reaction, surprises, snubs, teams to watchhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2026-ap-top-25-preseason-194342028.htmlThe AP Poll is here, and with it the usual avalanche of reactions.
Aug 17, 2026 7:43 PM
Border Construction in Big Bend Is Halted After Drawing Criticismhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/us/big-bend-border-wall-texas-construction.htmlThe Trump administration has been carving a path through some of the beloved national park’s major natural attractions.
Aug 17, 2026 7:30 PM
Seahawks make 6 roster moves, place struggling cornerback on IRhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/seahawks-6-roster-moves-place-170319410.htmlThe Seahawks have made several roster additions and subtractions to start Week 2 of preseason.
Aug 17, 2026 5:03 PM
UK government ‘irresponsible’ for not publishing emergency drought planshttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/17/uk-government-emergency-drought-plans-transparencyCampaigners demand greater transparency into water companies’ plans not made public due to ‘security reasons’The UK government has been accused of a lack of transparency and of acting irresponsibly for refusing to publish the emergency drought plans that are produced by water companies.Water firms are required to publish statutory drought plans every five years to detail the actions needed to ensu...
Aug 17, 2026 1:56 PM
Jaguars sign LB Baylon Spector, OL Timothy McKayhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jaguars-sign-lb-baylon-spector-131150780.htmlThe Jaguars announced several transactions on Monday morning.
Aug 17, 2026 1:11 PM