Paul Sullivan: It’s never too soon to think about a Cubs-White Sox World Serieshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/paul-sullivan-never-too-soon-214700124.htmlCHICAGO — Where were you in the summer of 2008? If you’re old enough to remember, you probably were watching your favorite Chicago baseball team and dreaming of a crosstown World Series. Until this year, 2008 was the last full season the Cubs and Sox played each other in the regular season with realistic dreams of a World Series rematch. It didn’t happen, of course, but it could this time with ...
Aug 18, 2026 9:47 PM
California Lawmakers Near Deal to Address Impact of Tax Cap on Film Creditshttps://variety.com/2026/film/news/california-tax-cap-deal-film-credits-1236836863/California lawmakers are closing in on a deal to help film producers who are facing new limits on their ability to monetize production tax credits. The agreement falls short of the entertainment industry’s goal of a full exemption from a $5 million annual cap on corporate tax credits, according to multiple sources. The state budget, […]
Aug 18, 2026 9:39 PM
RB Kyle Monangai is ‘week to week’ with a knee injury, Bears coach Ben Johnson sayshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rb-kyle-monangai-week-week-211900568.htmlCHICAGO — Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai will be “week to week” after injuring his right knee in practice Sunday, coach Ben Johnson said before practice Tuesday morning in Lake Forest. Monangai and many of the starters who didn’t play in Saturday’s preseason game participated in a one-hour practice Sunday. Players were not wearing full pads. Monangai and veteran defensive tackle ...
Aug 18, 2026 9:19 PM
Rugby’s fiercest rivalry resumes: Springboks play All Blacks in first 4-test series in 50 yearshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rugby-fiercest-rivalry-resumes-springboks-211609888.htmlRugby titans South Africa and New Zealand have finally arrived at their long-awaited test series, the culmination of the first full-size tour between them in 30 years. The odds favor the undisputed two-time world champion Springboks in their first four-test series with the No. 2-ranked All Blacks since 1976. As Springboks coach or director for eight years, Rassie Erasmus has an 8-6 record agains...
Aug 18, 2026 9:16 PM
High school football Games of the Week: Score predictions, how to watchhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/high-school-football-games-week-205554659.htmlSt. John Bosco vs Bishop Gorman headlines the top high school football games kicking off this week. See our full Games of the Week slate.
Aug 18, 2026 8:55 PM
Russia reports Ukrainian drone strike near Zaporizhzhia nuclear planthttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/18/russia-reports-ukrainian-drone-strike-near-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant?traffic_source=rssConcern over the security of Europe's largest nuclear plant has been rife since Russia launched its full-scale war.
Aug 18, 2026 8:45 PM
Bo Nix takes hits in a fiery Broncos practice as he nears return to game actionhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bo-nix-takes-hits-fiery-203725289.htmlBo Nix didn't have to wait until Friday night against the Green Bay Packers to get a game-like feel as he takes his biggest step yet in his comeback from two ankle surgeries. The Denver Broncos quarterback got knocked around a bit in a spirited full-padded practice Tuesday. Nix got up off the ground and fired the football in the direction of Bonitto and Roach.
Aug 18, 2026 8:37 PM
Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg Opens Up on Newfound Confidence Ahead of Rookie Seasonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/warriors-yaxel-lendeborg-opens-newfound-201325458.htmlDespite coming off an NCAA championship win at Michigan, Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg wasn’t that confident about his game.Speaking to The Athletic’s Nick Friedell, Lendeborg opened up about his newfound confidence heading into his first season in the NBA.“This is my first year actually going through having a full year of confidence, I […] The post Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg Opens U...
Aug 18, 2026 8:13 PM
Ravens hope Nnamdi Madubuike will start contact work in "next couple of weeks"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ravens-hope-nnamdi-madubuike-start-191155144.htmlRavens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike came off the physically unable to perform list early in training camp, but he has not returned to a full practice workload.
Aug 18, 2026 7:11 PM
AROUND THE CAMPS: Scranton Prep motivated to live up to championship standardhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/around-camps-scranton-prep-motivated-190300602.htmlSCRANTON — No matter how much time football players spend together weight training, conditioning and practicing during heat acclimatization week, nothing compares to full-contact practices. Scranton Prep players couldn’t wait to get started. The afternoon session at Convery Field on Monday was filled with energy and an intense attention to detail. This year’s group understands the high ...
Aug 18, 2026 7:03 PM
Vanderbilt basketball announces 2026-27 non-conference schedulehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vanderbilt-basketball-announces-2026-27-190051946.htmlSee Vanderbilt basketball's full 2026-27 schedule, including its game against Memphis.
Aug 18, 2026 7:00 PM
Manchester United star Dalot: ‘I hope Leao can stay at Milan and continue having success there’https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/manchester-united-star-dalot-hope-184500830.htmlDiogo Dalot has spoken glowingly of his Portugal compatriots Gonçalo Ramos and Rafael Leao, with the Manchester United full-back drawing on his own history at San Siro to praise the pair’s fit at M...
Aug 18, 2026 6:45 PM
What Stands Out About the Kings’ 2026-27 Schedule?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stands-kings-2026-27-schedule-183254087.htmlLast week, the NBA revealed the full schedules for every team. After previously sharing specific game days, such as Christmas and Emirates NBA Cup matchups, fans of every team can now mark their calendars for key showdowns. Now that the cat’s out of the bag regarding their showdowns, what stands out about the Sacramento Kings’ […] The post What Stands Out About the Kings’ 2026-27 Schedule? appeare...
Aug 18, 2026 6:32 PM
‘Can’t enjoy your pint’: Wetherspoons customers welcome ban on loud phoneshttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/18/wetherspoons-customers-welcome-ban-music-phone-calls-speakerPatrons at two of the chain’s London pubs were all for Tim Martin’s ban on playing music or taking calls on speakerThe terrace of the Moon Under Water Wetherspoons pub in Leicester Square was full of people enjoying the warm weather and chatting between tables – without a TikTok video or speakerphone call in earshot.At Wetherspoons, the convivial atmosphere can no longer be punctuated by rude cust...
Aug 18, 2026 5:32 PM
Phyllida Law, Scottish Actress and Mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, Dies at 94https://variety.com/2026/film/global/phyllida-law-dead-emma-thompson-1236837338/Phyllida Law, the Scottish actress and mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, has died. She was 94. “It is with great sadness we have to announce that Phyllida Law died supremely peacefully at home, surrounded by all of her family, on Monday 27th July,” her manager, Jacky Leggo, reportedly told the BBC. “We had worked […]
Aug 18, 2026 5:11 PM
Najee Harris leaves Jim Harbaugh for John and the Giantshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/najee-harris-leaves-jim-harbaugh-164313201.htmlNajee Harris, who injured his Achilles tendon while playing for the Los Angeles Chargers, is now fully recovered and has shifted his focus from Jim Harbaugh to John Harbaugh's team, the New York Giants.
Aug 18, 2026 4:43 PM
MSU women’s soccer to hold Senior Night vs. Loyola Chicagohttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/msu-women-soccer-hold-senior-163825280.htmlEAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Wednesday night’s game may be only the second of the season, but Michigan State women’s soccer will hold its Senior Night prior to a 7:30 p.m. kickoff against Loyola Chicago. Head coach Jeff Hosler likes holding Senior Night early in the season because it allows them to fully focus on […]
Aug 18, 2026 4:38 PM
Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominationshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/madonna-leads-2026-mtv-video-music-awards-nominations-followed-by-taylor-swift/Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Aug 18, 2026 4:32 PM
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst still working to sign Tucker Kraft to extensionhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/packers-gm-brian-gutekunst-still-154706229.htmlPackers GM Brian Gutekunst said he didn’t need to see Tucker Kraft take part in full practice to advance negotiations on a contract extension.
Aug 18, 2026 3:47 PM
Can Jaissle get Woltemade firing again?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jaissle-woltemade-firing-again-153613487.htmlMatthias Jaissle already has his hands full. As well as integrating Newcastle United's new signings, the head coach will also attempt to get far more out of last summer's recruits, such as countryman Nick Woltemade. The German forward made a mightily impressive start to his Newcastle career, following his £69m move from Stuttgart.
Aug 18, 2026 3:36 PM