World's top-ranked racehorse Ombudsman beaten into 4th in Juddmonte International won by Itemhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/worlds-top-ranked-racehorse-ombudsman-161719677.htmlA surprise result in one of Britain’s most prestigious horse races Wednesday saw the world’s top-ranked thoroughbred Ombudsman finish fourth behind 10-1 winner Item. Item is a son of unbeaten great Frankel, who also won the Juddmonte International at York in the 2012 edition. Item won a first prize of 850,000 pounds ($1.16 million) for his owner, and also the race sponsor, the Juddmonte racing o...
Aug 19, 2026 4:17 PM
Real Madrid consider the signing of teenage midfield prodigy a ‘done deal’ – reporthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/real-madrid-consider-signing-teenage-151000596.htmlAs reported previously, Real Madrid have intensified their efforts to secure the signing of Racing Santander’s highly-rated midfielder Sergio Martinez, with the Spanish giants eager to wrap up a dea...
Aug 19, 2026 3:10 PM
Salad companies brace for low earnings after cyclospora outbreakhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/salad-companies-brace-for-low-earnings-after-cyclospora-outbreak/Salad companies are bracing for low earnings amid this summer's deadly cyclospora outbreak. Ann Berry, founder of Threadneedle, has more.
Aug 19, 2026 2:47 PM
Manchester United and Chelsea Eye Roma Star Konéhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/manchester-united-chelsea-eye-roma-091500019.htmlRoma have been busy trying to acquire new players in the last few days, but they are bracing for a generous offer for Manu Koné from Manchester United. The Frenchman is central to their plans, but gi...
Aug 19, 2026 9:15 AM
Isack Hadjar’s Wrist Injury Rules Him Out of Dutch GP, Promoting Liam Lawson to Red Bullhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/isack-hadjar-wrist-injury-rules-063217128.htmlThe Formula 1 paddock has been hit with a massive driver shakeup just days before the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix. Red Bull Racing’s Isack Hadjar is set to be sidelined for the upcoming race weekend at Circuit Zandvoort due to…
Aug 19, 2026 6:32 AM
Pogačar Agent Confirms UAE Mega-Contract Talks, But Says No Deal Is Done Yethttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85e86881564ff89424b5a6fe848d53&url=https%3a%2f%2fvelo.outsideonline.com%2fnews%2ftadej-pogacar-uae-contract-extension-talks%2f&c=12555705733997400688&mkt=en-usTadej Pogačar is already signed through 2030, but a potential new UAE extension could keep cycling’s biggest star racing into his mid-30s.
Aug 19, 2026 4:16 AM
Pogačar Agent Confirms UAE Mega-Contract Talks, But Says No Deal Is Done Yethttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85ea83ecd0492b8a0ec0b2dfc1f6f9&url=https%3a%2f%2fvelo.outsideonline.com%2fnews%2ftadej-pogacar-uae-contract-extension-talks%2f&c=12555705733997400688&mkt=en-usTadej Pogačar is already signed through 2030, but a potential new UAE extension could keep cycling’s biggest star racing into his mid-30s.
Aug 19, 2026 4:16 AM
Pogačar Agent Confirms UAE Mega-Contract Talks, But Says No Deal Is Done Yethttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx&aid=&tid=6a85e88d744c465081b2fc33fe2e032d&url=https%3a%2f%2fvelo.outsideonline.com%2fnews%2ftadej-pogacar-uae-contract-extension-talks%2f&c=12555705733997400688&mkt=en-usTadej Pogačar is already signed through 2030, but a potential new UAE extension could keep cycling’s biggest star racing into his mid-30s.
Aug 19, 2026 4:16 AM
"Pretty Disappointed"- Dale Jr Sounds Off on NASCAR Industry Reality For Failing a Proven Contenderhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pretty-disappointed-dale-jr-sounds-013951193.htmlJosh Berry found out in June that Wood Brothers Racing would not be bringing him back in 2027. Jesse Love will take his No.
Aug 19, 2026 1:39 AM
NWSL Power Rankings (Matchweek 17): Gotham FC goes to eight unbeaten after comeback win, Portland Thorns victorious in Caiya Hanks’ return, Utah Royals’ Miyabi Moriya, Narumi Miura, and Mina Tanaka make history in 3-2 thrillerhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nwsl-power-rankings-matchweek-17-010227853.htmlMidge Purce, Sam Kerr, and Jaedyn Shaw cannot be stopped for Gotham FC. Miyabi Moriya, Narumi Miura, and Mina Tanaka made history for URFC.Deyna Castellanos and Caiya Hanks lifted Portland to a 2-1 win. Clarissa Larisey shined bright for Houston Dash.Racing Louisville’s Kayla Fischer, Katie O’Kane, and Emma Sears continue to impress.And much more in this latest NWSL power rankings:
Aug 19, 2026 1:02 AM
Journalist: Tottenham face race against time to strengthen attackhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/journalist-tottenham-face-race-against-205000350.htmlTottenham transfer latest as Spurs reshape defence and chase attacking sparkTottenham Hotspur’s summer has taken on a familiar late-window tension, the sort that sets pulses racing and leaves suppor...
Aug 18, 2026 8:50 PM
NASCAR Turns 8/18 Into Kyle Busch Day—and the Numbers Tell the Storyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nascar-turns-8-18-kyle-202838434.htmlRace-car numbers are usually rented real estate. A driver leaves, a sponsor changes, and the vinyl gets peeled away before the transporter reaches the next track. Kyle Busch made two numbers stubbornly personal. NASCAR has designated August 18—8/18—as Kyle Busch Day, with the support of Samantha Busch, Richard Childress Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing. The date joins the No. 8 Chevrolet from Busch’s f...
Aug 18, 2026 8:28 PM
Michigan players embrace a brutal schedulehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/michigan-players-embrace-brutal-schedule-192128464.htmlMichigan football players are embracing a difficult schedule that includes six preseason top 25 opponents this year.
Aug 18, 2026 7:21 PM
Texas Grid Forecasts Record Demand as Heat Builds, Wind Sagshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-18/texas-grid-forecasts-record-demand-as-heat-builds-wind-sagsThe largest Texas grid is bracing for another bout of searing heat that threatens to topple its all-time power demand record yet again, just as wind generation is predicted to take a dive.
Aug 18, 2026 7:14 PM
NASCAR not returning to downtown Chicago next year, heads back to Chicagoland Speedwayhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nascar-not-returning-downtown-chicago-185249311.htmlJOLIET, Ill. — NASCAR is punting on heading back to downtown Chicago next year and is once again racing at Chicagoland Speedway. NASCAR cited a sell out this year in their return to Chicagoland Speedway, located in Joliet since 2001. It follows three years of a Chicago downtown street race from 2022 to 2025. “The […]
Aug 18, 2026 6:52 PM
FAMU football's Dark Cloud Defense poised to return under Ryan Lewishttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/famu-footballs-dark-cloud-defense-172244612.htmlNew FAMU football defensive coordinator Ryan Lewis Sr. is embracing the responsibility to reboot the program’s famous ‘Dark Cloud Defense.’
Aug 18, 2026 5:22 PM
Joey Logano and Team Penske are making a push for NASCAR points as the Chase approacheshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/joey-logano-team-penske-making-155642635.htmlThe Team Penske driver is embracing the challenge of proving he can win a title in the format that puts a greater emphasis on banking consistently strong finishes.
Aug 18, 2026 3:56 PM
Ford hopes this Hypercar will be its next Le Mans winnerhttps://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/08/ford-hopes-this-hypercar-will-be-its-next-le-mans-winner/The American automaker returns to the top category of endurance racing next year.
Aug 18, 2026 3:52 PM
Real Madrid reluctant to pay La Liga midfield prospect’s €3 million release clausehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/real-madrid-reluctant-pay-la-154000692.htmlAs reported earlier this week, Real Madrid are among the top clubs keeping a close eye on Racing Santander starlet Sergio Martinez.The Merengues have been tracking the 19-year-old midfielder since Jan...
Aug 18, 2026 3:40 PM
Barcelona among clubs tracking La Liga prospect with €3 million release clausehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-among-clubs-tracking-la-150500694.htmlThe 2026/27 La Liga season got underway this past weekend and one of the players who happened the catch the eye of fans was Racing Santander starlet Sergio Martinez.The 19-year-old midfield ace scored...
Aug 18, 2026 3:05 PM