Drone ban to take effect around LSU Tiger Stadium during home football gameshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/drone-ban-effect-around-lsu-223917478.htmlThe East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office and local law enforcement announced the prohibition of drones around Tiger Stadium during home games.
Aug 18, 2026 10:39 PM
College athletics: Ridgewater has a new athletic coordinatorhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/college-athletics-ridgewater-athletic-coordinator-223200187.htmlAug. 18—WILLMAR — For Tyler Hebrink, it was a natural progression. It's why the baseball coach has accepted the position as athletic coordinator. "I've been here for seven years and I appreciate the opportunity," Hebrink said. "I like being around the athletes. I'm excited for the year." The announcement Monday is effective immediately. He replaces Todd Thorstad, who remains at Ridgewater as a ...
Aug 18, 2026 10:32 PM
Coach in San Diego Padres organization detained by ICE at El Paso airporthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/coach-san-diego-padres-organization-222129358.htmlOswaldo Pirela, the Padres' minor league catching coordinator, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the club confirmed.
Aug 18, 2026 10:21 PM
DraftKings, FanDuel reportedly at odds with NFL over in-app streaming costshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/draftkings-fanduel-reportedly-odds-nfl-210008001.htmlThe NFL’s contracts with all three of its sports betting partners ended quietly earlier this year. While DraftKings, FanDuel and Caesars sit in limbo, the league has reportedly found its replacement in Fanatics. The ambitious sports brand will now have rights to promote its sportsbook across NFL channels and work with the league on premium…
Aug 18, 2026 9:00 PM
Miami RB Jordan Lyle allegedly drove 130 mph while evading traffic stop ahead of arresthttps://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/article/miami-rb-jordan-lyle-allegedly-drove-130-mph-while-evading-traffic-stop-ahead-of-arrest-205511104.htmlJordan Lyle was arrested last week on charges of aggravated fleeing and eluding law enforcement.
Aug 18, 2026 8:55 PM
Gillian Robertson rejects Din Thomas' apology over UFC 330 flubhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/gillian-robertson-rejects-din-thomas-203027186.htmlGillian Robertson doesn't find Din Thomas to be sincere in his apology for making an ill-advised "retirement" announcement after UFC 330.
Aug 18, 2026 8:30 PM
Travis Kelce partners with Publicis Sports to launch NIL activationhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/travis-kelce-partners-publicis-sports-201616638.htmlOne of the NFL’s biggest names is getting into the NIL game. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is joining forces with Publicis Sports to launch a new activation, they said in a joint announcement Tuesday. Kelce and his agency, 3 Arts Sports, are partnering with Publicis to launch Tekta, which will act as […]
Aug 18, 2026 8:16 PM
Trump administration to rescind rule protecting old growth forestshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/18/trump-administration-growth-forestsAlmost 45m acres of national forests could be potentially opened to road construction, drilling and loggingThe Trump administration said on Tuesday it plans to rescind the “roadless rule” that has protected old growth forests in the US for 25 years, potentially opening up almost 45m acres of national forests to road construction, drilling and logging.Conservationists had feared the announcement wa...
Aug 18, 2026 6:51 PM
Kinnear confirms no new right-back before Palace openerhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kinnear-confirms-no-back-palace-180230709.htmlEverton will go into the 2026-27 Premier League season without a recognised right-back as the club continue to hold out for their first choice in this summer transfer window. The Toffees have been searching for a long-term replacement for Seamus Coleman for over a year. Centre-back Jake O'Brien and midfielders James Garner and Merlin Rohl have all played there during that time, with Nathan Patte...
Aug 18, 2026 6:02 PM
Padres organization loses pitching coordinator after Donald Trump’s crackdownhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/padres-organization-loses-pitching-coordinator-175614536.htmlThe Trump administration’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement, more commonly referred to as ICE, has been extremely active under the administration’s crackdown on immigration. A focus on ‘flight risks’ has resulted in several warrantless arrests in airports near the border, and now those arrests are having a major impact on one MLB franchise. While traveling for…
Aug 18, 2026 5:56 PM
'I am concerned with United's lack of urgency in the transfer market'https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/am-concerned-uniteds-lack-urgency-173043232.htmlNigel: I am concerned with United's lack of urgency in the transfer market. Robert: It has to be either that United don't know what they are doing or we just don't have any cash to spend. Daniel: Yes, United need more reinforcements.
Aug 18, 2026 5:30 PM
San Francisco's Chase Center, Valkyries to host 2027 WNBA All-Star Gamehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/san-franciscos-chase-center-valkyries-173009861.htmlThe WNBA All-Star Game is coming to the Bay Area next summer. League Commissioner Cathy Engelbert made the announcement Tuesday that the WNBA showcase game will be held July 31, 2027, at Chase Center after a weekend of All-Star activities around the San Francisco region. “We are thrilled to bring AT&T WNBA All-Star to the San Francisco Bay Area for the first time,” Engelbert said in a statement.
Aug 18, 2026 5:30 PM
O'Neill on signing search, Hatate & 'very fine' LASKhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/oneill-signing-search-hatate-very-153257381.htmlMartin O'Neill has been speaking to the media before Celtic host LASK in the Champions League play-off first leg on Wednesday. O'Neill says it's unlikely Celtic will sign any players - including a replacement for Arne Engels following his West Ham move - before Tuesday's deadline (23:00 BST). The Celtic boss wanted Engels to stay for the play-off but the midfielder "didn't want to play in the ma...
Aug 18, 2026 3:32 PM
Shakira, Global Citizen, Live Nation and CAF Commit $1.25 Million to Rebuild Schools in Colombia Following Earthquakehttps://variety.com/2026/music/news/shakira-million-schools-colombia-earthquake-1236837163/Shakira, the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, Live Nation and CAF have announced a $1.25 million initial commitment to rebuild schools following the devastating earthquake in Colombia last week. The announcement follows a similar commitment after earthquakes ravaged Venezuela last year. Shakira visited Quibdó on Monday alongside philanthropist Howard Buffett and representatives from CAF, the […...
Aug 18, 2026 3:06 PM
‘Toxic’ Season 2, Hosted by Elizabeth Chambers, Sets Investigation Discovery Premiere Date, Unveils First Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/toxic-season-2-trailer-elizabeth-chambers-id-series-premiere-date-1236834163/Season 2 of “Toxic,” the Elizabeth Chambers-hosted true crime series that explores poisonous romantic relationships and the trauma they cause, will premiere on Investigation Discovery on Sept. 15. According to ID’s announcement, the series will continue doing what it does best, following “Chambers as she speaks with survivors of toxic relationships, domestic abuse, and intimate […]
Aug 18, 2026 1:30 PM
Falcons sign Pro Bowl EDGE Za'Darius Smith to 1-year dealhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/falcons-sign-pro-bowl-edge-132320413.htmlFalcons find EDGE replacement in 3-time Pro Bowler Za'Darius Smith
Aug 18, 2026 1:23 PM
Liverpool willing to pay £55m for phenomenal Real Madrid forwardhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liverpool-willing-pay-55m-phenomenal-123500666.htmlLiverpool are STILL searching for a Mohamed Salah replacement. The Egyptian King, 34, was allowed to leave following an agreement to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early. Succession plan...
Aug 18, 2026 12:35 PM
Official | Joey Veerman joins Borussia Dortmundhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/official-joey-veerman-joins-borussia-103000376.htmlBorussia Dortmund have announced the signing of 27-year-old PSV Eindhoven midfielder Joey Veerman in a five-year deal lasting until June 30, 2031. The announcement comes a day after the Black and Yell...
Aug 18, 2026 10:30 AM
Trump 2.0 has deleted or altered nearly 400 US datasets, endangering public health, education and morehttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/aug/18/trump-federal-data-deleted-alteredHealth data appears to be most affected by administration’s attempt to wipe findings that don’t align with its priorities, tracker showsA database of federal law enforcement officer misconduct records. A survey measuring physical, sexual and emotional violence against children and youth. Real-time pollution readings collected by air quality monitors from US embassies around the world.These are amo...
Aug 18, 2026 10:00 AM
Coalition MPs cross floor over ‘weak’ gambling crackdown as major parties strike dealhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/18/gambling-reforms-betting-ads-labor-coalition-strike-dealGambling sources question how an opt-out register would operate while Greens call Labor-Coalition agreement ‘cowardly’Two Coalition MPs have crossed the floor after a deal between the major parties to pass Labor’s new restrictions on betting advertising and inducements, which the MPs say are too “weak” and place “too much faith in the hands of the gambling companies”.Anthony Albanese and the commu...
Aug 18, 2026 6:09 AM