The Weekly Bobbins: An Indefensible League Openerhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/weekly-bobbins-indefensible-league-opener-084114376.htmlBobbins focuses on the defence, Lewis Wing’s role as captain and Reading’s overall balance in his post-Luton analysis.
Aug 16, 2026 8:41 AM
Photos: Patriotic music and flags mark Taliban rule anniversary in Kabulhttps://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/8/16/photos-patriotic-music-and-flags-mark-taliban-rule-anniversary-in-kabul?traffic_source=rssCrowds create carnival-like atmosphere in Afghan capital as Taliban celebrates five years since its return to power.
Aug 16, 2026 8:40 AM
‘Hateful, Shameful Comments’ – Chris Evert Empathizes With Iga Świątek After Her ‘Angry’ Admissionhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hateful-shameful-comments-chris-evert-074517606.htmlIga Świątek recently silenced her critics with a remarkable campaign at the Canadian Open, where she captured her 12th WTA 1000 trophy and her first title of the 2026 season. Following her victory, the Pole addressed the judgment and criticism she had endured during a difficult few months.
Aug 16, 2026 7:45 AM
Claressa Shields eyes Britain’s Price after stopping Kaye Scott to reclaim titleshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/claressa-shields-eyes-britain-price-054911411.htmlClaressa Shields completed a remarkable descent from heavyweight to middleweight, stopping Australia’s Kaye Scott in the sixth round to capture the WBA and WBC titles in a fight that went off early Sunday morning at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The five-division world champion and double Olympic gold medalist dominated her outclassed opponent from the opening bell before dropping Scott in the six...
Aug 16, 2026 5:49 AM
Top-ranked Smokies pitcher leads Knoxville to series win over Trash Pandashttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/top-ranked-smokies-pitcher-leads-045539884.htmlBrooks Caple, a ninth-round pick, shared the mound with a former No. 2 overall pick and won the battle to give the Smokies a series win.
Aug 16, 2026 4:55 AM
Reid Detmers proves too much for KC, Royals lose fourth of road triphttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/reid-detmers-proves-too-much-040300050.htmlSometimes you just gotta tip your cap.
Aug 16, 2026 4:03 AM
Nashville SC beats Inter Miami, Messi, 4-1 as Hany Mukhtar scores 2 in the second halfhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nashville-sc-beats-inter-miami-030702666.htmlHany Mukhtar scored a pair of second-half goals and Nashville SC beat Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 4-1 on Saturday night in a match featuring the top two teams in the Eastern Conference to remain atop the MLS standings. Messi started his first game since the death of his father, Jorge, on Aug. 8 at age 68. The Inter Miami captain had a major scoring chance in the 23rd minute, but his penalty kic...
Aug 16, 2026 3:07 AM
Joey Logano wins Richmond for 2nd victory in 4 startshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/joey-logano-wins-richmond-2nd-030638304.htmlFord driver Joey Logano stayed hot in Virginia's capital on Saturday night and won for the second time in four starts.
Aug 16, 2026 3:06 AM
Phillies 9, Twins 1: Yield of Dreamshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/phillies-9-twins-1-yield-020124364.htmlIn a game that definitely needed to be consumed, and then recapped, the Philadelphia Phillies continued their late-summer dominance of the Twins with a decisive 9-1 victory, headlined by Philly’s seven-run, fifth-inning explosion. As we were reminded in the pregame, the American League Wild Card situation is a bit of a cluster, especially with midgame […]
Aug 16, 2026 2:01 AM
Tigers prospect acquired at deadline exits start with apparent injuryhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tigers-prospect-acquired-deadline-exits-000524218.htmlBrady Smith, acquired in the Tarik Skubal trade, left his start for the West Michigan Whitecaps on Saturday night.
Aug 16, 2026 12:05 AM
Andy Reid gives single Chiefs injury update after preseason Week 1https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/andy-reid-gives-single-chiefs-000000938.htmlKansas City escaped the first preseason game with just one injury update.
Aug 16, 2026 12:00 AM
Maresca to decide on Man City leadership group after transfer windowhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/maresca-decide-man-city-leadership-234826633.htmlEnzo Maresca will wait to the end of the transfer window to finalise his Manchester City leadership group given the uncertainty over the final make-up of his squad. Last season’s captain Bernardo Silva has already left the club and Rodri could follow as Barcelona weigh up another offer for the Spain midfielder, which would leave only Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland from the previous leadership group...
Aug 15, 2026 11:48 PM
Lindor’s RBI single sparks a ninth-inning comeback as the Mets walk off the Nationals 5-4https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lindor-rbi-single-sparks-ninth-232918388.htmlFrancisco Lindor’s RBI single capped a ninth-inning rally, lifting the New York Mets to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday. With the Mets trailing 4-3, Brett Baty worked a leadoff walk against Yovanny Cruz (0-1). Jorge Polanco, who was in a 7-for-71 slump since coming off the injured list July 7, singled before Baty scored on Francisco Alvarez’s double.
Aug 15, 2026 11:29 PM
Francisco Lindor's walk-off completes dramatic comeback as Mets beat Nationals 5-4https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/francisco-lindors-walk-off-completes-231214112.htmlThe Mets came from behind to beat the Washington Nationals, capped off by a two-run ninth inning that included a Francisco Lindor walk-off RBI.
Aug 15, 2026 11:12 PM
Popular beach town cracks down on teens with curfews after fights, underage drinkinghttps://www.foxnews.com/travel/popular-beach-town-cracks-down-teens-curfews-fights-underage-drinkingCape May's new Jersey Shore beach curfew bars unaccompanied minors after 8 p.m. and bans backpacks on the promenade amid underage drinking concerns.
Aug 15, 2026 9:27 PM
‘Desire to play is not a problem’: Azhar Ali on Pakistan’s Test cricket downfallhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/desire-play-not-problem-azhar-211500793.htmlFormer Pakistan captain Azhar Ali blamed the decline of departmental cricket for the country’s Test struggles. He called the system a key “nursery” for developing players and criticised the PCB’s frequent changes to domestic cricket. Azhar also stressed that departmental teams provide vital financial security, allowing young cricketers to support their families while pursuing the sport professiona...
Aug 15, 2026 9:15 PM
Lazio in Constant Contact With Icardi After Reducing Attacking Options to Twohttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lazio-constant-contact-icardi-reducing-210500126.htmlLazio are reportedly serious about signing former Inter Milan captain Mauro Icardi, who is currently available as a free agent.Lazio Still Searching for a StrikerThe Biancocelesti are preparing to pla...
Aug 15, 2026 9:05 PM
Panthers 14 Bills 29: An ugly day for the Panthers starting offensehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/panthers-14-bills-29-ugly-201052794.htmlRecapping the Panthers second preseason game against the Bills!
Aug 15, 2026 8:10 PM
Bears’ quarterbacks throw for 348 yards in preseason win against the Brownshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bears-quarterbacks-throw-348-yards-200905705.htmlThe Bears beat the Browns in preseason game number one, and @wiltfongjr has the recap here.
Aug 15, 2026 8:09 PM
Twenty-two more bodies recovered after Zimbabwe boat accidenthttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/15/more-bodies-recovered-after-zimbabwe-boat-accidentDeath toll now stands at 68, with 18 children being among the killed after ferry capsized on Lake KaribaTwenty-two more bodies have been recovered after a boat accident in Zimbabwe, taking the death toll to 68, police said on Saturday.The ferry capsized on Tuesday on Lake Kariba, on the border with Zambia. An investigation has suggested it was overloaded when it went over during heavy winds. Conti...
Aug 15, 2026 7:39 PM