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Sport

A-Rod Just Made a Huge Move on the Timberwolves—But He’s Not the One Taking Control

Alex Rodriguez is deepening his investment in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx—but a new billionaire is taking control of the franchises in a blockbuster deal reportedly valuing them at $4.5 billion. The ownership landscape of the Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx is changing again. Retired MLB superstar Alex Rodriguez is increasing his ownership stake in the two Minnesota basketball franchises as businessman and investor Marc Stad moves from minority investor to co

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

Audrey Werro Stuns in Lausanne as Wanyonyi and Tebogo Send Budapest Warning — But the Biggest Test Is Still Coming

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The road to Budapest suddenly looks even more intriguing. Audrey Werro thrilled the home crowd in Lausanne with another statement performance in the women's 800 metres, while Olympic champions Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Letsile Tebogo delivered victories of their own as the Diamond League returned to action on Friday. With the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships scheduled for September 11–13 in Budapest, the Lausanne meeting offered an important glimpse at who c

August 22, 2026

Sport

Curtis Jones Is Leaving Liverpool for Inter Milan — But the Real Shock Could Be What Happens Next at Anfield

Inter Milan have officially completed the signing of Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, bringing an end to the England international’s 16-year journey with his boyhood club. But while Jones is heading to Italy, Liverpool are now facing a major question in midfield. Inter Milan have officially signed Curtis Jones from Liverpool on a permanent transfer, with the English midfielder putting pen to paper on a contract running until June 30, 2031. The move was confirmed by Inter on Friday, August 21,

August 22, 2026

Sport

Josh Tarling Will Race the Vuelta Just Days After His Brother’s Death — But What Comes Next Could Be His Most Emotional Ride Yet

Josh Tarling will return to competitive racing at the 2026 Vuelta a España just days after the death of his 19-year-old younger brother, Finlay Tarling, in a tragic accident during the Volta a Portugal. The 22-year-old Welshman has been confirmed in the eight-rider Netcompany-Ineos squad for the three-week Grand Tour, which begins Saturday, August 22, in Monaco. His decision to race comes only eight days after Finlay died during Stage 8 of the Volta a Portugal. The timing makes Tarling's retur

August 21, 2026

Sport

Bangladesh Shocked Australia Once — But Phil Simmons Knows What Is Coming Next in Mackay

Bangladesh may have stunned Australia in Darwin, but head coach Phil Simmons knows the job is far from finished. After Bangladesh produced one of the biggest upsets in their Test history with a nine-wicket victory over Australia in the opening Test, Simmons has warned his players to expect a much more aggressive Australian side when the teams meet again in Mackay. The second Test begins on Saturday, August 22, at Great Barrier Reef Arena, with Bangladesh holding a 1–0 lead in the two-match ser

August 21, 2026

Sport

Mike Hussey to Coach England Against Australia? The Shock Ashes Move Stephen Fleming Is Considering

LONDON — One of Australian cricket’s most respected former Test batters could be preparing to cross one of the biggest lines in international cricket. Michael Hussey has revealed he is open to joining England’s coaching staff as a batting specialist for the 2027 Ashes, after new England Test head coach Stephen Fleming made an informal approach to his longtime Chennai Super Kings colleague. But there is a major catch: Hussey has not accepted the role, and no formal offer has yet been made. Hus

August 21, 2026

Sport

Nine Nations Just Joined Forces for Female Athletes — But the Real Change Could Be Bigger Than Sport

The global movement to improve health, research and performance support for female athletes is getting significantly bigger. The Global Alliance for Female Athletes (GAFA) has expanded from its original four founding nations to nine member nations, adding Canada, France, Germany, Japan and Switzerland to an international coalition focused on closing critical gaps in female athlete health and performance. The alliance was launched in 2025 by Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and

August 21, 2026

Sport

Pogačar Has Conquered the Giro and Tour. One Grand Tour Is Still Missing — And It Starts Tomorrow

Tadej Pogačar is one race away from completing one of cycling’s most prestigious achievements. The five-time Tour de France champion returns to the Vuelta a España this weekend with the only Grand Tour title missing from his palmarès firmly in his sights. Pogačar has already conquered the Giro d’Italia, winning Italy’s biggest stage race in 2024, and has now equalled the record for five Tour de France victories. A Vuelta triumph would make him just the ninth rider in history to win all three G

August 21, 2026

Sport

Liam Lawson Is Back at Red Bull—But His Message Before Zandvoort Says Everything

ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Liam Lawson has been handed an unexpected second chance with Red Bull Racing, but the New Zealand driver insists he is not returning to the team with anything to prove. Lawson has been promoted from Racing Bulls to replace the injured Isack Hadjar at this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, giving him a remarkable return to the senior Red Bull team less than two years after his first promotion ended abruptly. Rather than treating the opportunity as vindication, however, Lawson

August 21, 2026

Sport

WEST HAM DRAWS THE LINE: Club Warns Fans Over Controversial Chant Linked to Manor Solomon — What Happens Next?

West Ham United has issued a strong appeal to its supporters to avoid “offensive and divisive” chanting after a controversial chant containing an anti-Palestinian message was heard during the club’s Championship opener against Burnley. The incident occurred during West Ham’s 2–2 draw at Turf Moor on Sunday, Aug. 16, as the London club began life in the Championship following relegation from the Premier League. Reuters and CNA reported that the chant was sung by a section of West Ham’s travellin

August 20, 2026