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Early season schedules you need to take advantage ofhttps://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/early-season-schedules-you-need-to-take-advantage-of-040000425.htmlMatt Harmon and Justin Boone break down how to use early season strength of schedule to gain an edge over your leaguemates. The two identify the players poised for hot starts, the ones facing brutal opening stretches and how savvy managers can use early season matchups to get ahead.Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM
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Virginia and JMU Announce Women’s Basketball Serieshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/virginia-jmu-announce-women-basketball-035346475.htmlCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia and JMU will renew an in-state rivalry in 2026-27 as part of a three-year agreement, the schools announced Monday.The Cavaliers will host JMU on Nov. 19, 2026, at John Paul Jones Arena. The teams will face off at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, Va. in 2027-28 before the matchup […]Aug 18, 2026 3:53 AM
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Auto racing: Berks County speedway makes a major announcementhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/auto-racing-berks-county-speedway-034600099.htmlMaple Grove Raceway in Mohnton, Berks County, is closing and suspending all racing, according to a social media post by the raceway on Monday. The post said the raceway will undergo “strategic refocusing, restructuring and regrouping.” The post also said, “We appreciate the patience and understanding of our racing community, fans, partners, and supporters during this unforseen and challenging ...Aug 18, 2026 3:46 AM
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Shohei Ohtani homers twice to help power Dodgers to victory over Rockieshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/shohei-ohtani-homers-twice-help-034431336.htmlShohei Ohtani hits his 28th and 29th home runs of the season and Blake Snell gives up two hits over six innings in the Dodgers' 11-5 win over Colorado.Aug 18, 2026 3:44 AM
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Colts sign 6-time Pro Bowl WR to 1-year dealhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colts-sign-6-time-pro-034347814.htmlOn Monday, the Indianapolis Colts signed Keenan Allen to a one-year deal worth up to $8.3 million. His addition came amid growing concerns about Alec Pierce’s availability for the upcoming NFL season. Allen played for the Los Angeles Chargers last…Aug 18, 2026 3:43 AM

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Dodgers Cruise Past Rockies Behind Strong Blake Snell Starthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-cruise-past-rockies-behind-033944305.htmlBlake Snell delivered another strong outing while the Los Angeles Dodgers offense erupted for 11 runs in a dominant victory over the Colorado Rockies.Aug 18, 2026 3:39 AM
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BHP CEO: China Iron Ore Demand Remains Steadyhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-18/bhp-ceo-china-iron-ore-demand-remains-steady-videoChina's iron ore demand remains steady, supported by manufacturing activity, according to BHP CEO Brandon Craig. He also says stronger Indian demand for metallurgical coal should support the market. He spoke with Haidi Stoud-Watts on Insight with Haslinda Amin.
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Ice Flyers announce first exhibition game of 2026https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ice-flyers-announce-first-exhibition-033728433.htmlVideo above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 17, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) —The Pensacola Ice Flyers announced their first exhibition game heading into the 2026-2027 SPHL Season. According to a Facebook post, the Ice Flyers will hit the ice for the first time in preparation for this upcoming season on Friday, Oct. […]Aug 18, 2026 3:37 AM
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‘Weak and Dishonest’ — WNBA World Reacts As Dream Break Silence on Forcing Sophie Cunningham Fans to Cover Polarizing Shirtshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/weak-dishonest-wnba-world-reacts-032849872.htmlThe Indiana Fever-Atlanta Dream showdown on Sunday was overshadowed by claims that State Farm Arena security forced Sophie Cunningham supporters to cover their shirts. A mother and daughter, who reportedly paid $1,000 each for their tickets, attended the game to cheer for the Fever guard and support her stance on transgender athletes competing against women.Aug 18, 2026 3:28 AM
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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
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Bills Re-Sign Linebacker Three Days After Cutting Himhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bills-sign-linebacker-three-days-032311780.htmlSometimes in the NFL players’ careers go full circle. They start in one place and subsequently sign with or get traded to multiple different teams, and subsequently end up back on their original team years later. And sometimes these reunions happen after less than a week. Such an event occurred on Monday after the Buffalo […] The post Bills Re-Sign Linebacker Three Days After Cutting Him appeared ...Aug 18, 2026 3:23 AM
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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
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Romero vs. Lopez Start Time, Full Fight Cardhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/romero-vs-lopez-start-time-031100763.htmlEvent: Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez: ‘Put Up Or Shut Up’Date: Sat., Aug. 22, 2026Location: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NevadaStart Time: DAZN PPV main card start time at 6 p.m. ET Romero vs. Lopez Main Event on DAZN PPV (10:00 p.m. ET): 147 lbs.: Rolly Romero (17-2) vs. Teofimo Lopez (22-2) Romero vs. Lopez […]Aug 18, 2026 3:11 AM
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BREAKING: Colts sign WR Keenan Allenhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/breaking-colts-sign-wr-keenan-030958665.htmlWith Alec Pierce recovering from off-season ankle surgery the Indianapolis wide receiver room was beginning to feel concerning. A single injury to Josh Downs (who recently left practice with what was described as an “upper body injury”) could have been catastrophic to the offense’s chance to repeat the success it had during the first half […]Aug 18, 2026 3:09 AM
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NFL OL rankings: Arizona Cardinals in bottom third of leaguehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-ol-rankings-arizona-cardinals-030756056.htmlDespite two free agent additions to the O-line, the Cardinals still a lineup in the bottom third of the league.Aug 18, 2026 3:07 AM
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Hometown Hero: Evan Benson, Chepachethttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hometown-hero-evan-benson-chepachet-025819160.htmlSMITHFIELD, RI (WPRI) — This week’s Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses Hometown Sports Hero is Evan Benson. The 14-year-old Chepachet native found the sport of Disc Golf in 2023 and just completed his first Professional Disc Golf Association season, where he racked up nine rated rounds over 1,000 and 13 wins. That success helping to make him the […]Aug 18, 2026 2:58 AM
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Former NFL player O.J. Brigance dies at 56 following 19-year fight with ALShttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-nfl-player-o-j-025230439.htmlThe one-time Super Bowl champion with the Baltimore Ravens had become an inspiration for the team and others as heAug 18, 2026 2:52 AM

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Shakira makes surprise visit to earthquake-damaged Colombiahttps://abcnews.com/Business/wireStory/shakira-makes-surprise-visit-earthquake-damaged-colombia-commits-135726206Colombian superstar Shakira pledged to help build at least 10 new schools in a remote region of her home country after a devastating earthquake struck last week, killing hundreds and affecting thousands of educational sitesAug 18, 2026 2:47 AM

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A California County Eyes a New Hire: Tina Peters, the Election Denierhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/us/california-voting-shasta-county-tina-peters.htmlThe top elections official in Shasta County offered a job to Ms. Peters, a Trump supporter who was convicted of tampering with voting machines in Colorado.Aug 18, 2026 2:41 AM
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Indian IPOs Shine Bright Even as Nifty Loses Momentumhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-08-18/indian-ipos-shine-bright-even-as-nifty-loses-momentumThe primary market is picking up pace, with eight of the past 10 IPOs seeing strong investor demand.Aug 18, 2026 2:36 AM