WAFCON showed no shortage of young talent. When signing players, clubs must ‘handle with care’https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wafcon-showed-no-shortage-young-164605374.htmlThere’s something about a summer soccer tournament that feels like a love affair. The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations was not perfect. It is still far too difficult to access the tournament outside Africa, and the overall quality and depth of its broadcast and commentary pale in comparison to those of its counterparts in Europe, North America and South America. But there was still plenty to tug...
Aug 18, 2026 4:46 PM
Serena and Venus Williams Lose Cincinnati Open Match in Doubles Returnhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/serena-venus-williams-lose-cincinnati-161845422.htmlThe 14-time Grand Slam-winning doubles partners lost in the tournament’s opening round on Monday
Aug 18, 2026 4:18 PM
Heat 'desperate' to sign $298M generational shooter, ex-Warriors future Hall of Famer, 5x All-Starhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/heat-desperate-sign-298m-generational-154055711.htmlThe Miami Heat have had a disappointing offseason. It turns out they are desperately wanting a big time name this summer to add alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Aug 18, 2026 3:40 PM
Ryun Williams signs extension to stay at Colorado Statehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ryun-williams-signs-extension-stay-153724645.htmlRyun Williams signed a contract extension through 2031 after leading Colorado State to the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Aug 18, 2026 3:37 PM
ESPN analyst dubs these Bears players must-draft in fantasy footballhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/espn-analyst-dubs-bears-players-152927656.htmlESPN analyst Matt Bowen named three Chicago Bears players among favorite fantasy football draft picks.
Aug 18, 2026 3:29 PM
Stella Lefty on the Rise of ‘Boston’ and Her Sudden Fame: ‘When I First Started Writing Songs, No One Cared!’https://variety.com/2026/music/news/stella-lefty-boston-sudden-fame-1236836537/Early this month, when the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100 was occupied entirely by country artists for the first time in its history, most of the names were familiar: There was Taylor Swift, there was Ella Langley, there was Morgan Wallen, there was Morgan Wallen with Ella Langley… and at No. 5, 23-year-old […]
Aug 18, 2026 3:00 PM
‘I’ve never seen anything like it’: Arch Manning showered with boos at Manning Passing Academyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ve-never-seen-anything-arch-145240754.htmlThe Texas Longhorns are hoping that this is the year that Arch Manning lives up to his massive potential and last name and leads the program to its first national championship title since Vince Young was the quarterback in 2005. Manning was hard at work refining the skills to help him take the next step…
Aug 18, 2026 2:52 PM
? Official statement: Chelsea's bold call on their reserve teamhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/official-statement-chelseas-bold-call-143400270.htmlChelsea have decided to rename their U21 and U19 teams. They will now be called “Cobham Next Gen”.Cobham is the name of the Blues’ prestigious academy, located in Surrey, southwest of London, an...
Aug 18, 2026 2:34 PM
Mak Langei eager to lead Green Wave programhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mak-langei-eager-lead-green-143300780.htmlAug. 18—GRAND FORKS — One of the best players to ever come through East Grand Forks Senior High will now lead the girls hockey program. Mak Langei has been named the next head coach of the Green Wave, replacing Chad Kleinvachter. Langei, 27, served as an assistant coach last season. "I think I've always kind of known that I wanted to do it," Langei said. "I went to Shattuck and was blessed to ...
Aug 18, 2026 2:33 PM
How Griezmann & Lewandowski are transforming their new teamshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/griezmann-lewandowski-transforming-teams-142800134.htmlBy Joseph LoweryIt didn’t take long for two of MLS’s brightest – and newest – stars to show why they’re among the biggest names in soccer.In his very first game for Orlando City, Antoine Gri...
Aug 18, 2026 2:28 PM
Redbirds beat Bulls 12-2, take final spot in Class C tourneyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/redbirds-beat-bulls-12-2-141700189.htmlAug. 18—LUVERNE — The Luverne Redbirds are headed back to state. They earned the final spot from Region 10 in the Minnesota Baseball Association Class C tournament after a 12-2 eight-inning win over the Jackson Bulls Sunday at Redbird Field. That win came after the Redbirds were on the brink of elimination after a game one loss at home last week. They responded with a 5-4 road win in game two ...
Aug 18, 2026 2:17 PM
Aston Villa pick up talks for Bayern Munich midfielderhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aston-villa-pick-talks-bayern-140726656.htmlThe Villans have started to look at Joao Palhinha once again, after a transfer window that has seen some big names leave their club.
Aug 18, 2026 2:07 PM
Florida Top 100 recruits for 2027: 10 players who may have been snubbedhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/florida-top-100-recruits-2027-140051079.htmlUSA TODAY Florida Network reporters Jon Santucci and Nick Wilson name 10 players they really wanted on the latest Florida Top 100 recruits update.
Aug 18, 2026 2:00 PM
Which Packers players could play surprisingly big roles in 2026?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/packers-players-could-play-surprisingly-140000530.htmlBackups always end up being important, but which ones? Here are three names to know for the Packers in 2026.
Aug 18, 2026 2:00 PM
Former GB international is Truro Fencing Club coachhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-gb-international-truro-fencing-134618011.htmlFormer Great Britain international Marius Dobel-Ober is named as the new head coach at Truro Fencing Club.
Aug 18, 2026 1:46 PM
Full coverage of Bayonne in Little League World Serieshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/full-coverage-bayonne-little-league-125312793.htmlBayonne's Little League World Series run begins Aug. 19. Bookmark this page, which will be updated with links all tournament long.
Aug 18, 2026 12:53 PM
Flick’s decision, Raphinha, Pedri and Eric new Barça captains ??https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/flick-decision-raphinha-pedri-eric-125200813.htmlFC Barcelona have already chosen their leaders for the start of preseason. Raphinha has been named the Blaugrana side’s interim captain, taking charge of the dressing room at the start of the campai...
Aug 18, 2026 12:52 PM
UFC Fight Night 285 broadcast team set: Two Hall of Famers on callhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ufc-fight-night-285-broadcast-125035091.htmlThe UFC Sacramento broadcast team is confirmed with two UFC Hall of Fame names on cageside commentary.
Aug 18, 2026 12:50 PM
Publicis Groupe, 3 Arts, Travis Kelce Launch Venture to Help Advertisers Strike Deals With College Athleteshttps://variety.com/2026/tv/news/publicis-groupe-3-arts-travis-kelce-ads-college-athletes-1236836867/French advertising giant Publicis Groupe has a new American teammate: Travis Kelce. The ad-holding company and the popular Kansas City Chiefs tight end are forming a joint venture that aims to help advertisers find and start partnerships with college athletes and universities, a sign of the growing importance of so-called “name, image and likeness” deals […]
Aug 18, 2026 12:45 PM
Real Madrid have received no concrete offers for fringe duohttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/real-madrid-received-no-concrete-123500289.htmlReal Madrid’s plans for further additions this summer could depend on players leaving first, but two names recently linked with exits do not appear to be heading towards the door.According to Mario ...
Aug 18, 2026 12:35 PM