Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of sockshttps://www.foxnews.com/travel/man-busted-after-customs-uncovers-bizarre-cargo-hidden-22-pairs-socksCustoms officials at Haneda Airport found around 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in a Mexican man's suitcase, including endangered species.
Aug 17, 2026 8:16 PM
CBP pauses Big Bend National Park construction after border wall lawsuitshttps://abcnews.com/US/cbp-pauses-big-bend-national-park-construction-lawsuits/story?id=135717865Customs and Border Protection is pausing construction in Big Bend National Park, CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott said in an X post on Monday.
Aug 17, 2026 8:12 PM
Browns rookie Spencer Fano gets love from national analyst after 1st preseason game: Videohttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/browns-rookie-spencer-fano-gets-200902646.htmlThe Cleveland Browns 2026 NFL draft is starting to look good, with OT Spencer Fano impressing along with KC Concepcion
Aug 17, 2026 8:09 PM
Saints special teams under scrutiny after error-filled preseason debuthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/saints-special-teams-under-scrutiny-200822138.htmlFrom a badly shanked punt to a series of penalties, the New Orleans Saints had a tough go of it on special teams in their 2026 preseason debut.
Aug 17, 2026 8:08 PM
FIFA executive departs after scathing criticism of Infantinohttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fifa-executive-departs-scathing-criticism-195355537.htmlKevin Lamour, the FIFA chief operating officer who openly criticized president Gianni Infantino, has left the global governing body.
Aug 17, 2026 7:53 PM
Luigi Mangione State Murder Trial Postponed After Federal Pleahttps://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2026/08/17/luigi-mangione-state-murder-trial-postponed-after-federal-plea/His lawyers have argued Mangione shouldn’t be tried for the same crime he pleaded guilty to.
Aug 17, 2026 7:48 PM
Former Tennessee star Ben Joyce back with Angels after injury, throws 104.5 mph pitchhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-tennessee-star-ben-joyce-194733723.htmlFormer Tennessee star and Farragut graduate Ben Joyce is back in MLB and showcasing his electric fastball that consistently tops 100 mph.
Aug 17, 2026 7:47 PM
National park trip turns tragic after falling rock pierces Jeep roof, fatally striking man in front of wifehttps://www.foxnews.com/us/national-park-trip-turns-tragic-after-falling-rock-pierces-jeep-roof-fatally-striking-grandfatherRex Schowengerdt, 72, suffered a catastrophic brain injury when a falling rock pierced the roof of a Jeep he was traveling in as his wife sat beside him.
Aug 17, 2026 7:36 PM
‘A Make-or-Break Season for Bronny James’ — Lakers Guard Gets Reality Check After LeBron James’ 76ers Movehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/break-season-bronny-james-lakers-193224824.htmlLeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers this summer, but Bronny James will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2026-27 campaign. This upcoming season will be important for Bronny to establish himself as a consistent, rotation-caliber player in the NBA.
Aug 17, 2026 7:32 PM
Border Construction in Big Bend Is Halted After Drawing Criticismhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/us/big-bend-border-wall-texas-construction.htmlThe Trump administration has been carving a path through some of the beloved national park’s major natural attractions.
Aug 17, 2026 7:30 PM
Steelers' Drew Allar gets warning after impressive debuthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-drew-allar-gets-warning-192702926.htmlHold your horses on these Drew Allar, Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers projections.
Aug 17, 2026 7:27 PM
Fifa’s chief operating officer leaves after scathing criticism of Gianni Infantinohttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fifa-chief-operating-officer-leaves-192305609.htmlKevin Lamour had accused Infantino of ‘deceiving’ Fifa over his now-abandoned World Cup plans
Aug 17, 2026 7:23 PM
Ty Simpson gets reality check after impressive Rams debuthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ty-simpson-gets-reality-check-191613308.htmlSure, Ty Simpson was great in his Los Angeles Rams debut. But, don't get carried away.
Aug 17, 2026 7:16 PM
Micky van de Ven's touching farewell to Tottenham Hotspur 'brothers' after transfershttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/micky-van-vens-touching-farewell-191015595.htmlTottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven has sent touching goodbye messages to Cristian Romero and Djed Spence via social media, with both having officially left Spurs
Aug 17, 2026 7:10 PM
Pablo Torre under fire for ‘trying to ruin people’s reputation’ after bombshell ESPN reporthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pablo-torre-under-fire-trying-190533914.htmlInvestigative sports journalist Pablo Torre has received widespread acclaim for digging into alleged salary cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers in the franchise’s acquisition of superstar forward Kawhi Leonard. On Monday, ESPN reported that the NBA’s investigation into the matter was wrapping up and that it had been determined that there was no evidence…
Aug 17, 2026 7:05 PM
Genoa pushing for Ferguson loan from Brighton after Roma strugglehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/genoa-pushing-ferguson-loan-brighton-190500558.htmlGenoa are edging closer to a dry loan agreement for Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson, who struggled at Roma last season.The centre-forward turns 22 in October and already has 26 senior c...
Aug 17, 2026 7:05 PM
Michigan State Hockey Player Dies at 22 After Car Collides with Tractor-Trailerhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/michigan-state-hockey-player-dies-185058681.htmlVirginia State Police said Preston Korytkowski died at the scene
Aug 17, 2026 6:50 PM
Mark Walter reportedly in talks to sell stake in Chelsea just days after selling Lakershttps://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/mark-walter-reportedly-in-talks-to-sell-stake-in-chelsea-just-days-after-selling-lakers-184745851.htmlMark Walter is reportedly willing to sell off his stake in another professional sports team amid a federal probe into his companies.
Aug 17, 2026 6:47 PM
Colin Cowherd takes triumphant victory lap after Ty Simpson plays one preseason gamehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colin-cowherd-takes-triumphant-victory-184604499.htmlTy Simpson was impressive in his first preseason game. What does that mean for the future of the Rams?
Aug 17, 2026 6:46 PM
Toronto Tempo look to Brittney Sykes for a lift after a 10-game slide and with a packed week aheadhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/toronto-tempo-look-brittney-sykes-182850833.htmlThe expansion Toronto Tempo are struggling for wins in their first season, but help could be on the way soon with the return of Brittney Sykes. The Tempo guard has been out for two months with a left plantar fascia injury she suffered in a June 16 game against the Indiana Fever. Toronto was in the mix for a playoff spot before the skid that has left the Tempo at 10-23 for the season, the third-w...
Aug 17, 2026 6:28 PM