Bill Simmons makes big Mark Walter point amid Los Angeles Clippers controversyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bill-simmons-makes-big-mark-063517529.htmlWith reports that Mark Walter is looking to sell his stake in Chelsea FC amid Lakers sale, Bill Simmons has questioned if that’s a bigger scandal than the Los Angeles Clippers controversy. Mark Walter has become a huge name in sports in the past decade.
Aug 18, 2026 6:35 AM
UK pay growth slows as Iran war prompts cost of living squeezehttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/18/uk-pay-growth-ons-iran-war-cost-of-living-unemployment-rateUnemployment rate remained at 4.9% in the three months to the end of June, ONS figures showWage growth in the UK slowed in June as workers come under pressure from a renewed cost of living squeeze amid the economic impact from the Iran war, official figures show.Figures from the Office for National Statistics show average growth in total earnings, including bonuses, fell to 4.1% in the three month...
Aug 18, 2026 6:34 AM
Transfers hit Tavares hard; new coach energizes Eustis | 3A footballhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/transfers-hit-tavares-hard-coach-051500340.htmlWhile Tavares coach Gavin Jones ponders how to replace 18 transfer players heading into the season, just down Route 441, new Eustis coach Tanner Harris is pumping some energy into a program that has had four coaches in three years. Liberty of Kissimmee also welcomes a new coach, the school’s eighth in 10 years. Jones made it known at Central Florida Media Days in July that he was not happy ...
Aug 18, 2026 5:15 AM
Read full letter as Jeanie Buss opposes sale of family’s remaining Los Angeles Lakers stakehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/read-full-letter-jeanie-buss-045757034.htmlAfter Shams Charania’s report that the Buss family would sell their remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, a letter from Jeanie Buss’ lawyer contesting it has become public. Serious drama is brewing regarding the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Aug 18, 2026 4:57 AM
Aces ready to compete under second year head coachhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aces-ready-compete-under-second-044216137.htmlEVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — While the University of Evansville women’s volleyball coach, Zach Weinberg wants to continue to build the foundation of his culture he also wants to compete in year two with the Purple Aces. UE welcomes a class of five new-comers this season including four freshman and one transfer. After a (6-22) season […]
Aug 18, 2026 4:42 AM
The WAFCON champs almost weren’t there at all. Plus: Feel-good NWSL moments from this weekendhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wafcon-champs-almost-weren-t-041605770.htmlFull Time Newsletter ⚽| This is The Athletic’s weekly women’s soccer newsletter. Sign up here to receive Full Time directly in your inbox. I went to the movies this weekend. Read until the end for a hint from Gotham forward Midge Purce about what I saw. Today: ? Cameroon crowned champions ? Emotional NWSL comebacks ?️ Expansion vs. relocation Up first, a WAFCON final you had to see to believe … Cr...
Aug 18, 2026 4:16 AM
Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier Leaguehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/racist-abuse-spurred-suzuki-japan-041044827.htmlZion Suzuki has had to overcome costly mistakes and racist abuse on the way to becoming the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history.Suzuki said of the abuse: "I'm not about to let it beat me.
Aug 18, 2026 4:10 AM
Anna Kalinskaya Under Fire From Tennis World After ‘Embarrassing’ Mid-Match Retirement at Cincinnati Openhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/anna-kalinskaya-under-fire-tennis-040837749.htmlAnna Kalinskaya’s campaign at the 2026 Cincinnati Open has come to an early end, with a mid-match retirement during her third-round clash. The Russian’s decision has drawn criticism, with questions surrounding the timing of her retirement following her exit from the WTA 1000 event.
Aug 18, 2026 4:08 AM
Trump’s cuts to South Korean drills stir doubts about US resolve in Asiahttps://www.ft.com/content/1d713822-e68f-4476-be94-ffab3418bfe4?syn-25a6b1a6=1Decision comes as Pentagon pulls ships from Indo-Pacific to Middle East and Iran war depletes weapons stockpiles
Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM
New Addition Named Philadelphia 76ers Player With Most to Prove Next Seasonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/addition-named-philadelphia-76ers-player-035503588.htmlEvery player in the NBA has something to prove every single season.However, some have more to prove than others.Jaylen Brown Named Philadelphia 76ers Player With Most to Prove Next SeasonWhen it comes to the Philadelphia 76ers, star forward Jaylen Brown has the most to prove next season, at least according to Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes, […] The post New Addition Named Philadelphia 76ers Player...
Aug 18, 2026 3:55 AM
Elly De La Cruz has Cincinnati going wild after clutch 10th-Inning heroicshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/elly-la-cruz-cincinnati-going-030319906.htmlElly De La Cruz came through when Cincinnati needed him most, delivering the first walk-off hit of his career in a thrilling 6-5 win over the Cardinals. See how the Reds star capped a dramatic comeback in extra innings.
Aug 18, 2026 3:03 AM
Former NFL player O.J. Brigance dies at 56 following 19-year fight with ALShttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-nfl-player-o-j-025230439.htmlThe one-time Super Bowl champion with the Baltimore Ravens had become an inspiration for the team and others as he
Aug 18, 2026 2:52 AM
Evaluating Logan Thompson's No. 6 Ranking Among NHL Network's Top 10 Goalieshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/evaluating-logan-thompsons-no-6-025100323.htmlWhen it comes to the top goalies in the NHL right now, the NHL Network gave some love to Washington Capitals netminder Logan Thompson.
Aug 18, 2026 2:51 AM
Meet The Entrepreneur Whose Vision Of Helping Indians See Better Made Him A Billionairehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/anuraghunathan/2026/08/17/meet-the-entrepreneur-whose-vision-of-helping-indians-see-better-made-him-a-billionaire/Peyush Bansal becomes India’s latest billionaire, five months after listing Lenskart Solutions, the eyewear retailer he cofounded and runs.
Aug 18, 2026 2:38 AM
Tyrese Halliburton: Detroit Pistons Among Title-Contenders In Deep Eastern Conferencehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tyrese-halliburton-detroit-pistons-among-020032795.htmlEven after winning 60 games last season, the Detroit Pistons have a lot of competition when it comes to regaining the top seed in the Eastern Conference this year
Aug 18, 2026 2:00 AM
Michael Chiesa makes color commentary debut at UFC Shanghaihttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/michael-chiesa-makes-color-commentary-012737058.htmlMichael Chiesa's dream of calling a real UFC card will come true in Shanghai, and he says "this is my world title."
Aug 18, 2026 1:27 AM
Draft analyst's comments on QB development bring up a good pointhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/draft-analysts-comments-qb-development-012724596.htmlWhen it comes to developing a quarterback, it is far from a simple process as countless teams have learned.
Aug 18, 2026 1:27 AM
Countdown to Kickoff: Colonial Forgehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/countdown-kickoff-colonial-forge-011950287.htmlWASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It is a new era for the Colonial Forge football program, as Earl Moore takes over as head coach after Bill Brown stepped down in the offseason. The Eagles come into the season looking to get back to the success of 2024, when they won the 6B region championship. DC […]
Aug 18, 2026 1:19 AM
David F. Sandberg to Direct Horror Movie ‘Mommy’s Home’ For Lionsgatehttps://variety.com/2026/film/news/david-f-sandberg-direct-mommys-home-lionsgate-1236836858/David F. Sandberg has been tapped to direct a new psychological horror movie, “Mommy’s Home,” for Lionsgate. From screenwriter James Morosini, “Mommy’s Home” follows “a young dad whose family life becomes terrifyingly unhinged when his cryogenically preserved mom is unfrozen and sent to live with him,” according to an official logline. Sandberg is probably best […]
Aug 18, 2026 12:54 AM
Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travelhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjwx5vx21y2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssThe change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.
Aug 18, 2026 12:32 AM