Forget the midfield – Scholes tells Man Utd to address another plaguing issue as he roasts an entire departmenthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/forget-midfield-scholes-tells-man-115600251.htmlPaul Scholes believes Manchester United have a major problem at the back that they must try to fix before the end of the summer.The Premier League giants identified the midfield revamp as their main o...
Aug 17, 2026 11:56 AM
Arsenal preview: Key questions heading into 2026-27 Premier League seasonhttps://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/17/arsenal-preview-key-questions-heading-into-2026-27-premier-league-season?traffic_source=rssDoes Guimaraes complete the midfield? Can they finally win the Champions League? And who is set for a breakout season?
Aug 17, 2026 11:44 AM
Ankur Crawford on the Power of Mistakeshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/ankur-crawford-on-the-power-of-mistakes-videoAnkur Crawford, Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager of the Alger Capital Appreciation, Alger Focus Equity, and Alger Spectra Strategies joins Barry for a conversation about how she builds an investment strategy. They also discuss her journey from engineering to investment, along with understanding AI and compute investment cycles. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 17, 2026 11:01 AM
Former Wisconsin star has rough NFL introduction with New York Jetshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-wisconsin-star-rough-nfl-103107304.htmlThe New York Jets decided to take a chance on Ben Barten, but it's one they may be regretting.
Aug 17, 2026 10:31 AM
WNBA power rankings: Will Clark-Bueckers become the next Wilson-Stewart rivalry?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wnba-power-rankings-clark-bueckers-101604773.htmlFor the last five years, I have cleared my schedule for every A’ja Wilson versus Breanna Stewart matchup — and there have been many. They are the two defining players of this WNBA generation, with a combined six MVPs and six titles between them, and the faces of USA Basketball. They relish the competition of playing against the best at their position and raise their levels when they meet. The Wils...
Aug 17, 2026 10:16 AM
Chris Antonetti discusses state of the Guardians after trade deadlinehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chris-antonetti-discusses-state-guardians-101602878.htmlThe Guardians put together a strong trade deadline with several key additions, but they've had struggled since that time and are looking to rebound.
Aug 17, 2026 10:16 AM
49ers confirm ominous ‘tightness’ for Christian McCaffreyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/49ers-confirm-ominous-tightness-christian-101501592.htmlIt’s hard to find an NFL franchise that has had worse injury luck in recent seasons than the San Francisco 49ers. The Niners made Super Bowl LIV in 2020, where they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. Unfortunately for San Francisco, since then, the Chiefs have been devastated by injuries, preventing them from becoming serious…
Aug 17, 2026 10:15 AM
Juventus price Gatti out of a move from Italy but interest remainshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/juventus-price-gatti-move-italy-100000335.htmlOlympique Marseille have been priced out of a move for Federico Gatti this summer, with the Ligue 1 side deciding they cannot meet Juventus’ asking price. The Bianconeri are open to Gatti leaving du...
Aug 17, 2026 10:00 AM
Report – Flick’s personal message to Rodri to convince him to join Barcelonahttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-flick-personal-message-rodri-100000747.htmlBarcelona fans are getting closer and closer to the day they get to see Ballon d’Or winner Rodri unveiled wearing Blaugrana.The Catalans reached an agreement with Manchester City for a €76.5 milli...
Aug 17, 2026 10:00 AM
Lazio Hold New Talks for Italian Striker as Icardi’s Requests Deemed Too Highhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lazio-hold-talks-italian-striker-094000022.htmlLazio are struggling to meet Mauro Icardi’s salary demands, so they continue to work on Andrea Pinamonti, who represents a more affordable alternative.Lazio in Dire Need of a New StrikerThe Aquile��...
Aug 17, 2026 9:40 AM
Vote for the Freep Buffalo Wild Wings Best D-Lineman for 2026https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vote-freep-buffalo-wild-wings-090949529.htmlFree Press readers can weigh in on who they think will be the best defensive lineman for the 2026 MHSAA football season.
Aug 17, 2026 9:09 AM
UCF football season will be defined by this 4-game stretchhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ucf-football-season-defined-4-090619131.htmlIt figures to be another make-or-break October for the UCF Knights during the 2026 season. They're now used to those.
Aug 17, 2026 9:06 AM
Trump’s Overture to North Korea Strains Alliance With the Southhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/world/asia/trump-korea-military-kim-jong-un.htmlPresident Trump wants to curtail military exercises with South Korea, saying they were hostile to North Korea. But under Mr. Kim, the North has become increasingly belligerent toward the South.
Aug 17, 2026 9:05 AM
Juventus Adding Vicario After Calling Off Martinez Dealhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/juventus-adding-vicario-calling-off-090500713.htmlJuventus resumed pursuing Emiliano Martinez after Aston Villa came to terms with Parma for Zion Suzuki, but the deal quickly collapsed, and then they reached an agreement for Guglielmo Vicario instead...
Aug 17, 2026 9:05 AM
Elizabeth Smart Is Rethinking the True-Crime Podcasthttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/arts/elizabeth-smart-kidnapping-podcast-true-crime.htmlHer abduction as a child became a national story. In a new true crime podcast, Smart speaks to survivors of violent crimes about what they endured and the lifelong process of healing.
Aug 17, 2026 9:02 AM
Living with nuns: Priced out of D.C., young women found low rent with unlikely roommateshttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5913980/nuns-dc-affordable-housingFor 10 years, a Catholic-run home offered young women an affordable place to live in the nation's capital as they studied and launched careers. Now, that community is saying goodbye.
Aug 17, 2026 9:00 AM
5 Hottest College Football Head Coaching Prospects for 2026https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/5-hottest-college-football-head-084525215.htmlThey're already accomplished college football head coaches, but they're about to become the hottest names on the coaching carousel. Here are our five to watch.
Aug 17, 2026 8:45 AM
Outrage as Colombia’s president hands out footballs as residents await aidhttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/17/outrage-as-colombias-president-hands-out-footballs-as-residents-await-aid?traffic_source=rssOutrage as Colombian president hands out footballs in earthquake-hit city where residents say they await urgent aid.
Aug 17, 2026 8:18 AM
Housebuilding near train stations to get ‘default yes’ under new planning changes – UK politics livehttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/17/housing-planning-changes-andy-burnham-angela-raynor-labour-conservatives-reform-latest-news-updatesThousands more houses could be built near transport hubs including on green belt sitesThe new national planning policy framework is aimed at providing clearer national policies for plan-making and decision-making, meaning that conflicting local policies will carry less weight when they are inconsistent with national policies.Other changes will include:Stronger support in principle for development,...
Aug 17, 2026 8:09 AM
'We need training'https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/training-iraola-080712261.htmlLiverpool boss Andoni Iraola says his side "needed" a clean sheet in their 2-0 friendly win over Como but warned they "need training" time in the weeks to come. Liverpool drew 0-0 with the Italian side in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Sunday and then won an encounter in front of fans at Anfield later in the day. "I think we need a little bit this feeling of finishing with a clean sheet, winn...
Aug 17, 2026 8:07 AM