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This is a snapshot of everything that broke across the major newsrooms in the past 3 hours. We poll 45 RSS feeds across roughly 21 outlets — NYT, BBC, Guardian, ESPN, Politico, NPR, Wired, Variety, and more — and combine them into one scannable feed.

How to read this: The 🔥 Top Headlines section up top is the “if you only have 30 seconds” cut — the most recent stories across the most outlets. Below that, the All Headlines list lets you scan every title in one glance. After that, the full breakdown gives you each story as a card with a one-line summary and a direct link to the source — stories are grouped by topic — News, Politics, Sports, and Culture — so you can jump to whichever beat you came for.

Every headline is a clickable link to the original article. Times are in Eastern. Duplicates (same story syndicated to multiple feeds at the same outlet) are filtered out automatically.

Here's everything that broke across the major newsrooms in the past 3 hours (3:00 PM ET through 6:00 PM ET). We scanned 45 feeds across roughly 21 outlets and surfaced 129 stories from 15 active outlets spanning 4 topics.

🏟️ Sports
71 stories
across 4 outlets
🌍 News & General
42 stories
across 9 outlets
🎬 Culture & Entertainment
8 stories
across 3 outlets
🏛️ Politics
8 stories
across 2 outlets

🔥 Top Headlines Right Now

The 7 most-recent headlines from across the newsrooms — if you only have 30 seconds, read these.

Barcelona star feels ‘undervalued’ by the club — Yahoo Sports, 5:55 PM ET A leading member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona has been left feeling ‘undervalued’ by the club. That’s according to Marca, who highlight Ferran Torres as the player in quest...

Mets’ 40th anniversary celebration of 1986 team a bittersweet reminder of how far current organization has to go — Yahoo Sports, 5:52 PM ET In the number of years alone, a 40th championship reunion can’t help but be a special occasion for the Mets, yet it was impossible to ignore the elephant in the ballpark about the current state of th…

Commonwealth Games 2026 medal table — The Guardian, 5:37 PM ET Follow the latest standings for the Glasgow Games as 74 countries compete for the 645 medals on offerThe 23rd Commonwealth Games are taking place in Glasgow between 23 July and 2 August. There are 74…

Pixel 11 specs and price leak with no surprises — The Verge, 5:31 PM ET Android Headlines claims to have the specs and price for the entire Pixel 11 lineup. What the site shared basically lines up with everything else that we've heard in the lead-up to the August 12th ev…

‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Creator Says Season 2 Will ‘Not’ Shy Away From the ‘Horrible’ Cultural Themes of the 1930s: It’s the ‘Heart of Our Story’ — Variety, 5:29 PM ET As horror fans eagerly await the next chapter in Pennywise’s (Bill Skarsgård) horrifying reign of terror, “It: Welcome to Derry” co-creator Andy Muschietti has shared some details on the current stat…

Vincent Pastore, Actor on ‘The Sopranos,’ Dies at 80 — New York Times, 5:27 PM ET He played Salvatore Bonpensiero, a mobster’s foot soldier turned F.B.I. informant known to his friends as Big Pussy, on the celebrated HBO series.

Improvised Bomb Kills 3 at an Upscale Moscow Restaurant — New York Times, 5:23 PM ET Among the victims of the explosion, which also injured 21 people, were a security guard and a woman who the authorities say had arrived with the suspicious package.

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🏟️ Sports (71)
🌍 News & General (42)
🎬 Culture & Entertainment (8)
🏛️ Politics (8)

Full Breakdown

🌍 News & General — 42 stories across 9 outlets

📰 New York Times (14 stories)

Improvised Bomb Kills 3 at an Upscale Moscow Restaurant — 5:23 PM ET Among the victims of the explosion, which also injured 21 people, were a security guard and a woman who the authorities say had arrived with the suspicious package.

Spain Installs Floating Barrier in Ceuta After Influx of Migrants — 5:23 PM ET Most of those who came to the territory, a Spanish exclave in Africa, have returned across the border to Morocco. At least 67 people died trying to enter, the authorities said.

In Dropping Reflecting Pool Case, Pirro Draws Trump’s Wrath — 5:15 PM ET Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, blamed shoddy construction, contradicting President Trump’s pet theory. Mr. Trump said he disagreed “100%” with her.

Israel Bombards Gaza, Days After Trump Announced Deal to Advance Cease-Fire — 4:54 PM ET Palestinian officials said at least two people were killed. The deal announced by President Trump calls in part for Hamas to give up its weapons and Israel to stop its attacks in Gaza.

Iran Plotted Wider War With Help of Its Proxies — 4:26 PM ET During a fleeting truce, Iranians covertly devised a plan to raise the war’s costs for President Trump if U.S. forces attacked anew.

Trump Calls for $1.8 Billion Fund Over Blanche Attorney General Fight — 4:14 PM ET The president vowed to push for the payout fund if Senate Republicans fail to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, reigniting a dispute over the settlement.

Israel Says It Killed Several Hezbollah Members on Key Lebanon Hilltop — 4:14 PM ET The confrontation, over a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, challenged a fragile cease-fire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group.

Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims About the Effect of the Iran War on Oil Prices, Munitions and More — 4:13 PM ET The president misleadingly blamed the Biden administration’s weapons transfers to Ukraine for current concerns over munitions stockpiles, among other claims about the Iran war.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Heads for $875 Million Opening at Global Box Office — 4:00 PM ET The movie, the 11th big-budget Spider-Man movie since 2002, was on pace to have one of the biggest domestic first weekends ever.

Nirmal Purja, Renowned Mountaineer, Is Found Dead After Pakistan Avalanche — 3:59 PM ET The British-Nepali mountaineer was one of 10 climbers who were struck by an avalanche on Thursday on Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains.

Trump Administration Is Undoing Plans to Boost Workplace Heat Protections — 3:58 PM ET The Biden administration took steps to shield workers from extreme temperatures. The Trump administration is taking a gentler approach with employers.

Scope of Hacks on U.S. Water Supply Widens as Evidence Points to Iran — 3:54 PM ET Michigan and Minnesota are among at least seven states coping with cyberattacks aimed at disrupting water systems nationwide.

Timeline of Trump’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Saga — 3:52 PM ET President Trump vowed to restore the Reflecting Pool, a defining feature of Washington. Months later, it is empty and closed to the public.

Trump’s Polling Numbers Hit a New Low. Don’t Expect Him to Change Course. — 3:30 PM ET Barely a third of Americans approve of Mr. Trump’s handling of the job, putting him at historic depths for a second-term president at this stage of his tenure.

📰 BBC News (10 stories)

US urges its citizens in Middle East to be ready to leave in case of escalation in region — 5:20 PM ET US President Donald Trump warned on Friday that "we'll be hitting them [Iranians] very hard".

Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say — 5:13 PM ET Security officials said a woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a security guard.

Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say — 5:13 PM ET Security officials said a woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a security guard.

Shittu 'robbed' - are AI boxing judges the answer? — 5:05 PM ET After commentators claim England's Dimeji Shittu was "robbed" in the Commonwealth Games final, is judging helped by artificial intelligence the answer?

How Australia combines modern tech and Indigenous knowledge to fight fire — 5:03 PM ET As Europe faces its worst wildfires in decades, Australia offers lessons in disaster preparedness.

Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 — 4:51 PM ET The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines ​archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.

Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 — 4:51 PM ET The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines ​archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.

Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row defends his work — 4:32 PM ET Prof Jason Arday admitted errors in his work but said he was not a liar after attracting criticism online.

EU calls emergency meeting to discuss Ceuta migrant crossings — 4:09 PM ET There have been tense exchanges between Spain and other EU states over the influx of migrants into the enclave of Ceuta.

Crowds line Amsterdam's canals for Pride boat parade — 3:39 PM ET Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through the city's waterways.

📰 Al Jazeera (6 stories)

Al Jazeera reports from Ceuta as migrants leave the enclave — 5:15 PM ET Spain says “virtually all” of the estimated 60,000 migrants who stormed its North African enclave of Ceuta have left.

Police say 13 killed as small plane viewing Nazca Lines in Peru crashes — 4:57 PM ET Those killed included 11 passengers and two pilots flying over the famous archeological site, recognised by UNESCO.

Fighting breaks out in western Tigray as Ethiopia and TPLF trade blame — 4:38 PM ET Clashes near Sheraro mark one of the most serious threats yet to the fragile 2022 Pretoria peace deal.

Greece battles raging wildfires as flames appear to ease in France — 4:24 PM ET French wildfires show signs of easing, with containment efforts holding in Var and Gironde after destructive blazes.

Record-breaking climber Nirmal Purja among those killed in avalanche — 4:10 PM ET 14 Peaks star Nirmal Purja has died in an avalanche while leading 10 climbers up Broad Peak mountain in Pakistan.

Trump denounces Justice Department decision to drop Reflecting Pool charges — 3:08 PM ET The US president pushes back after a federal prosecutor says damage caused by 'botched' installation, not vandalism.

📰 TechCrunch (3 stories)

Inside the London hacker house taking a stand against founder burnout — 5:14 PM ET How one founder house is betting work-life balance can beat burnout .

Judge denies xAI’s request to block Minnesota ban on ‘nudify’ apps — 4:26 PM ET Despite a lawsuit from xAI, a Minnesota ban on apps that allow users to “nudify” images can move forward.

YouTuber Hank Green says his AI usage is ‘not healthy’ — 3:45 PM ET Green offered a remarkable apology, saying that "the level of dopamine that I've been getting from interacting with LLMs ... is not healthy for me or good for the world."

📰 The Guardian (3 stories)

At least 13 dead as tourist plane crashes during flight over Peru’s Nazca Lines — 4:42 PM ET Aircraft crashes into field after departing from the nearby city of Ica, according to local authoritiesAt least 13 people have died after a plane carrying tourists crashed into a field in Peru, local…

California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump — 4:39 PM ET Gavin Newsom says new pay floor of $17.40, set to become highest of any US state, will go into effect on 1 JanuaryCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state’s minimum wage will rise to…

EU to hold urgent meeting of interior ministers on Tuesday over Ceuta crisis — 3:03 PM ET Divisions remain in the bloc over mass crossing of migrants into Spanish territory in north AfricaThe EU is to hold an urgent meeting of interior ministers on Tuesday amid continued divisions in the…

📰 The Verge (2 stories)

Pixel 11 specs and price leak with no surprises — 5:31 PM ET Android Headlines claims to have the specs and price for the entire Pixel 11 lineup. What the site shared basically lines up with everything else that we've heard in the lead-up to the August 12th ev…

Angela Nissel faces down grief with a laugh — 4:15 PM ET Angela Nissel's latest book, Good Grief, Pass the Bread, Mom Is Dead, is my kind of memoir. Sure, it's a deeply emotional tale about caring for a terminally ill parent. But it's delivered with the so…

📰 CNBC (2 stories)

Tankers near Oman come under fire as Iran threatens to choke off shipping routes — 4:55 PM ET The latest attacks come amid U.S. media reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing a fresh round of strikes against Iran.

Goldman traders are on pace for a record year. A close-up look at how they're doing it — 4:22 PM ET In a new interview with CNBC, a Goldman exec breaks down what's driving stocks, where markets are headed, and how the bank’s equities desk fuels its growth.

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📰 NPR
Overnight Russian barrage kills nine in Kyiv, as air defense struggle with U.S. continues
— NPR, 4:27 PM ET
Ballistic missiles tore into five districts of the Ukrainian capital before dawn Saturday. President Trump is now walking back a promised boost to Ukraine's missile defense systems.
📰 PBS NewsHour
Democrats see a chance to flip a seat as focus on abuse claims mounts against Ohio Rep. Max Miller
— PBS NewsHour, 4:14 PM ET
Allegations against Rep. Max Miller have been public for years but have recently drawn increased media scrutiny amid an escalating legal back-and-forth with his former spouse, who is the daughter of…

🏛️ Politics — 8 stories across 2 outlets

📰 The Hill (7 stories)

Democrats fret in Michigan as progressives project confidence ahead of key primaries — 5:00 PM ET Mainstream Democrats are fretting that progressive victories in two critical primary races in Michigan on Tuesday could jeopardize the party’s chances of clinching must-win congressional seats in Nov…

These are the happiest cities in America in 2026 — 4:27 PM ET A new ranking reveals where Americans are happiest, and the top city may surprise you.

Customer service emerges as an early test of AI's impact on jobs — 4:20 PM ET The first signs of AI's impact on white-collar jobs are emerging in customer service.

CNN's Jennings defends Olympian after DOJ tosses Reflecting Pool case: 'He ought to sue' — 3:33 PM ET Republican political commentator Scott Jennings said the Olympian David Hearn “ought to sue” the Trump administration for attempting to prosecute him in connection with damage found at the Lincoln Me…

Talarico leads Paxton by 3 points in Texas Senate race: Fox News poll — 3:29 PM ET Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico appears to be winning support from a sizable block of Republican voters, according to a new Fox News poll released Thursday. The survey found Talarico…

GOP senators express confidence in McConnell's return as health scrutiny grows — 3:08 PM ET Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) on Friday offered Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) a public vote of confidence, as questions swirl about the former GOP leader's health and prolonged absence from Congress. Press…

Live updates: Trump doubles down on Reflecting Pool vandalism claims, presses Senate GOP on Blanche — 3:05 PM ET President Trump on Saturday ripped U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for moving to drop the Justice Department's vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn, saying, "I disagree 100%" "I don’t know…

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📰 NPR
Bill championed by late Senator Lindsey Graham seeks to increase sanctions on Russia
— NPR, 4:54 PM ET
A bipartisan bill to impose tough new sanctions on Russia is making progress in the U.S. Senate. But concerns over how the bill grants President Trump new tariff authorities is complicating the path.

🏟️ Sports — 71 stories across 4 outlets

📰 Yahoo Sports (49 stories)

Barcelona star feels ‘undervalued’ by the club — 5:55 PM ET A leading member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona has been left feeling ‘undervalued’ by the club. That’s according to Marca, who highlight Ferran Torres as the player in quest...

Mets’ 40th anniversary celebration of 1986 team a bittersweet reminder of how far current organization has to go — 5:52 PM ET In the number of years alone, a 40th championship reunion can’t help but be a special occasion for the Mets, yet it was impossible to ignore the elephant in the ballpark about the current state of th…

Ionescu has 27 points, 10 rebounds as Liberty edge Mercury 94-92 — 5:49 PM ET Sabrina Ionescu had 27 points and 10 assists, Han Xu scored 17 points off the bench, and the New York Liberty edged the Phoenix Mercury 94-92 on Saturday. Xu, who had 11 points in nine minutes in the…

Kevin Durant has thoughts on LeBron James joining 76ers in free agency — 5:49 PM ET Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant gives his thoughts on LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency.

The Future Arrives For IndyCar As Its New Car Passes Its First Test — 5:48 PM ET IndyCar's new car, the IR-28, had its first test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Alexander Rossi behind the wheel on Aug. 1 and Forbes Sports Money was there.

NCAA plans to appeal federal judge's injunction granting fifth year of eligibility to Class of 2022 student-athletes — 5:48 PM ET The NCAA's chief legal officer called Judge Charlotte Sweeney's ruling 'egregiously wrong' in a letter to member institutions, stating she lacked the authority to overturn a previously approved settl…

Wakefield hold off Dragons to regain second place — 5:48 PM ET Isaiah Vagana's quickfire double enables Wakefield to shake off a dogged Catalans side and reclaim second place in the table with a seventh straight Super League victory.

Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates – Andrew Abbott vs. Braxton Ashcraft — 5:47 PM ET The Reds go for the series victory at home against the Pirates.

Salah close to Trabzonspor move - Sunday's gossip — 5:47 PM ET Mohamed Salah edging towards a move to Trabzonspor, Bayern Munich keen on Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko and Man City boss Enzo Maresca wants to work with Chelsea winger Pedro Neto again.

Internacional win the 1st Copa do Brasil U15 — 5:47 PM ET Internacional, champions of the 1st U-15 Copa do BrasilCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBFIn an exciting final between two top teams from Brazil’s youth ranks, Internacional beat Palmeiras 3-1 this Saturd.…

Tigers get minor-league pitcher from Red Sox to complete Jones trade — 5:44 PM ET The player to be named later in the Jahmai Jones trade has been named.

Mike Preston: 8 takeaways from Ravens’ practice at Maryland — 5:44 PM ET COLLEGE PARK, Md. — In an effort to court Washington Commanders fans, the Baltimore Ravens held their first practice at SECU Stadium on Saturday on the campus of the University of Maryland. The Comma…

Alex Afari considering return to Kentucky Football ahead of 2026 season — 5:43 PM ET This would be a game-changing move for Kentucky.

Falcons break the bank for emerging offensive line star — 5:42 PM ET The Atlanta Falcons have made another major investment in their future, handing one of their rising stars a massive $96 million extension. Find out why the franchise believes Matthew Bergeron is a co…

Bo Nix feels 'normal' again, and the Broncos are letting him play free after two ankle surgeries — 5:41 PM ET Over and over, Bo Nix planted his right foot and accurately delivered the ball downfield Saturday. The Denver Broncos ' third-year quarterback who underwent a pair of surgeries on his right ankle thi…

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Andrew Abbott — 5:40 PM ET The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Arsenal boss Arteta on the transfer window and Tzolis impressing in win over Girona — 5:40 PM ET Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are working “really actively” to strengthen in the transfer market.The Gunners are believed to be close to agreeing a deal to sign midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcast...

Future of 50-goal Liverpool star is now as clear as day — 5:40 PM ET There's now just over a month left of the 2026-27 summer transfer window. Liverpool were expected to massively change their team around with a full on rebuild even being mooted.Indeed, Fenway Sports…

Derrick Henry says retiring isn't his mindset at the moment — 5:39 PM ET Derrick Henry says he's not going anywhere yet as far as retirement talk

Pirates Roster Moves: Stratton DFA’d for Doval — 5:38 PM ET The Pirates designated right-handed reliever Hunter Stratton to make room on the 40-man roster for reliever Camilo Doval, who was […] The post Pirates Roster Moves: Stratton DFA’d for Doval appeared…

Jaylon Johnson says this is the best Bears offense he's ever had — 5:37 PM ET Jaylon Johnson calls this the best Bears offense he's ever played with in his seven years in Chicago.

New York Yankees Trade Former All-Star Pitcher to Pirates — 5:34 PM ET The New York Yankees are expected to be one of the most aggressive teams at this year’s MLB trade deadline, and they made their first move on Saturday afternoon. While New York continues to pursue bu…

Orioles 22-year-old former first overall pick given 40% chance of being traded — 5:34 PM ET These are some surprisingly high trade odds for a former No. 1 overall pick.

📋 Atlético and Juventude named for first last-16 clash — 5:34 PM ET It’s Copa do Brasil night at Arena MRV this Saturday (1st).The ball starts rolling at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) for Atlético Mineiro vs. Juventude.First leg of the Round of 16.The return leg will ...

SummerSlam results, live coverage. Summerslam 2026 Saturday schedule — 5:33 PM ET WWE SummerSlam arrives this weekend in Minneapolis. We will bring you the results of Hell in Cell, Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi, Cody Rhodes vs. CM Punk.

Astros vs. Rangers Game Discussion: 8/1/2026 — 5:33 PM ET TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Astros will host their intrastate rivals, the Rangers, for the middle game of their huge three-game series between the top two teams in the AL West. RHP Ronel Blanco (…

Auger-Aliassime playing for hometown pride at Montreal Masters — 5:32 PM ET World number four Felix Auger-Aliassime will be playing for local pride when the ATP Montreal Masters begins on Sunday in his hometown."I try to change as few things as possible, even if I'm playing…

Arsenal preseason schedule, results 2026: Dates, times, more to know about Gunners plans — 5:32 PM ET Coming off a historic Premier League title last season, Arsenal will now look towards the future as they gear up for the start of the 2026/27 campaign.

Warriors reportedly sign $33M fan favorite, NBA champion, 11-year veteran, son of NBA legend — 5:31 PM ET The Golden State Warriors have made another minimal offseason signing. The Warriors have brought back a fan favorite on a cheap deal.

Heyward just misses out on mile medal in Glasgow — 5:31 PM ET Jake Heyward finishes fourth in the men's mile as home hero Josh Kerr was crowned Commonwealth Games champion in Glasgow.

NFL insider updates injury status of Lions rookie LB Jimmy Rolder — 5:30 PM ET Detroit Lions linebacker Jimmy Rolder will miss some time, but it's not a "severe injury," per reports.

Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami live updates, Lionel Messi availability — 5:30 PM ET The Columbus Crew face Inter Miami amid roster changes, including the transfer of Max Arfsten to Middlesbrough FC.

Will the 49ers consider negotiating with Aiyuk after the Pearsall news — 5:30 PM ET Will Brandon Aiyuk be back in the picture after Pearsall's injury news?

What channel are the Yankees on tonight? What channel are the Cubs on? — 5:30 PM ET The New York YanCubs tonight. Here's how to watch.

‘The Height Problem Is Real’ – Analyst Reacts to Rumors of Rift Between Kyler Murray and Justin Jefferson — 5:30 PM ET Justin Jefferson’s Minnesota Vikings have an ongoing quarterback competition. In one corner, you have the newcomer, Kyler Murray.

“Then the goals will come all on their own…” – An Interview with Fabio Silva — 5:30 PM ET How fit do you feel right now?“I feel good. I trained hard during my vacation to prove myself this season. And of course, I’m trying to be in top form during practice. I want to be ready to do wha...

Saturday Night Open Thread: Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping… — 5:30 PM ET Come and join this merry band of Steelers’ faithful for some lively debate about our Steelers, good food, music, and the merits of the odd cold beverage.

Keep an eye on Monday in the Vinicius Jr saga – opinion — 5:30 PM ET This Friday was always going to provide potential indications regarding Arsenal’s transfer rumours.Players who featured at the World Cup have been reporting back for pre-season at various times, dep.…

West Ham Women’s New Faces: Analysing the Hammers Summer Signings Ahead of the 26/27 WSL Season — 5:30 PM ET The West Ham Women signings completed ahead of the 2026/27 Women’s Super League season represent one of the club’s boldest transfer windows since joining the WSL. After another campaign in which...

Here's Terry Francona's scouting report on his new Reds bobblehead — 5:29 PM ET Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona only had one criticism of the bobblehead likeness of him being handed to fans at Great American Ball Park.

Browns' QB competition between Sanders and Watson still in early stages — 5:29 PM ET Shedeur Sanders knows he is battling for the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback job with Deshaun Watson. The competition for QB1 is not expected to be settled until at least after the second exhi…

Brad Biggs: Healthy Bears CB Jaylon Johnson all set to bet himself in what is ‘definitely a contract year’ — 5:29 PM ET CHICAGO — General manager Ryan Poles is going to need to clear some time in his schedule for Jaylon Johnson after the season. If things go the way the Chicago Bears cornerback envisions, it’s going t…

TRADE: Pittsburgh Pirates Acquire Former Giants All-Star Closer From New York Yankees — 5:28 PM ET The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired a former San Francisco Giants All-Star closer from the New York Yankees. The post TRADE: Pittsburgh Pirates Acquire Former Giants All-Star Closer From New York Ya…

TRADE: Pittsburgh Pirates Acquire Former All-Star Pitcher From New York Yankees — 5:28 PM ET The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired a former San Francisco Giants All-Star pitcher from the New York Yankees. The post TRADE: Pittsburgh Pirates Acquire Former All-Star Pitcher From New York Yankees…

49ers WR Deebo Samuel Gets Major Role Update After Ricky Pearsall News — 5:28 PM ET The 49ers are not bringing Deebo Samuel back for a limited role. John Lynch detailed an expansive plan after Ricky Pearsall’s knee news. The post 49ers WR Deebo Samuel Gets Major Role Update After Ri…

Shittu 'robbed' - are AI boxing judges the answer? — 5:28 PM ET After commentators claim England's Dimeji Shittu was "robbed" in the Commonwealth Games final, is judging helped by artificial intelligence the answer?

Steelers stock report after Day Four of training camp — 5:28 PM ET Who stood out and who didn’t in the Steelers Saturday training camp practice.

🏟️Venue change: Boca to face Estudiantes at the Ducó — 5:28 PM ET Boca Juniors Athletic Club confirmed that it will play its postponed match from the second round of the Torneo Clausura against Estudiantes de La Plata at the Tomás Adolfo Ducó stadium, home of Hura.…

Red Sox Have Mutual Interest in Blue Jays All-Star Slugger — 5:27 PM ET The Boston Red Sox have vaulted themselves from sellers to buyers this deadline.They’ve already acquired infielder Curtis Mead, who went down with a broken wrist soon after.However, more immediate re…

📰 BBC Sport (12 stories)

Salah close to Trabzonspor move - Sunday's gossip — 5:23 PM ET Mohamed Salah edging towards a move to Trabzonspor, Bayern Munich keen on Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko and Man City boss Enzo Maresca wants to work with Chelsea winger Pedro Neto again.

Shittu 'robbed' - are AI boxing judges the answer? — 5:05 PM ET After commentators claim England's Dimeji Shittu was "robbed" in the Commonwealth Games final, is judging helped by artificial intelligence the answer?

I can't believe I'm living this life - Finucane — 4:50 PM ET Emma Finucane is the first Welsh woman to collect three golds at a single Commonwealth Games.

'I can't believe I'm living this life' - Finucane — 4:50 PM ET Emma Finucane is the first Welsh woman to collect three golds at a single Commonwealth Games.

Medic marks UFC's Serbia debut with 30-second win — 4:41 PM ET Uros Medic puts on a statement performance to stop Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds at the UFC's first event in Belgrade, Serbia.

Brave chase down Spirit to move up to fourth — 4:37 PM ET Southern Brave defeat London Spirit by five wickets to move up to fourth in the Men's Hundred table.

Archer takes season-best 4-9 as Brave beat Spirit — 4:18 PM ET Jofra Archer takes season-best figures as Southern Brave beat London Spirit, while Joe Root guides Welsh Fire to a win over Birmingham Phoenix.

Nisbet leads from front as Aberdeen turn tables on Hearts — 3:58 PM ET What a difference a year makes as Aberdeen get the better of Hearts - but what comes next for these two sides?

Nisbet leads from front as Aberdeen turn tables on Hearts — 3:58 PM ET What a difference a year makes as Aberdeen get the better of Hearts - but what comes next for these two sides?

Wilson's comeback win sets up Trump Shanghai final — 3:44 PM ET Defending champion Kyren Wilson beat Zhao Xintong 10-8 in a thrilling match to set up a Shanghai Masters final against world number one Judd Trump.

St Helens misery continues as York seal memorable win — 3:08 PM ET York Knights pile more misery on ailing St Helens with their first win over them in 80 years.

Woad & Hull in contention going into Open final round — 3:02 PM ET England's Lottie Woad and Charley Hull are both in contention going into the final round of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes.

📰 CBS Sports (7 stories)

Camilo Doval trade grades: Pirates take high-upside risk; Yankees had no choice but to move on — 4:41 PM ET Getting anything back for Doval should be considered a win for the Yankees after the disappointing 2025 trade

Fantasy football rankings 2026: Breakouts per the model that called Tetairoa McMillan's big season — 4:35 PM ET SportsLine simulated the NFL season 10,000 times and revealed its 2026 Fantasy football breakouts for 2026 Fantasy football draft prep

Broncos to explore adding Taysom Hill, reuniting versatile tight end with Sean Payton — 4:07 PM ET After announcing his departure from the Saints, the versatile weapon could reunite with his former head coach Sean Payton in Denver

Ricky Pearsall injury: 49ers receiver to undergo season-ending surgery on lingering PCL — 3:57 PM ET Pearsall has been dealing with the issue since last season

NFL training camp injuries tracker: Latest updates on Ricky Pearsall, C.J. Gardner-Johnson and more — 3:52 PM ET Pearsall is set to undergo season-ending knee surgery while Gardner-Johnson was injured during Saturday's Bills practice

MLB trade deadline tracker: Following every move of the 2026 deadline — 3:23 PM ET The 2026 trade deadline is set for Monday, Aug. 3, and the deals look like they could go right down to the last minute

Colorado judge immediately grants extra year of eligibility to NCAA athletes who just graduated — 3:12 PM ET A federal judge's injunction could grant a fifth year of eligibility to a massive amount of athletes, opening a chaotic transfer portal window in August

📰 The Guardian (3 stories)

Commonwealth Games 2026 medal table — 5:37 PM ET Follow the latest standings for the Glasgow Games as 74 countries compete for the 645 medals on offerThe 23rd Commonwealth Games are taking place in Glasgow between 23 July and 2 August. There are 74…

Josh Kerr storms to Commonwealth Games mile title in golden Glasgow moment — 4:31 PM ET Home favourite blazes clear to delight Scottish fansWightman fades to sixth, Myers takes silverJosh Kerr’s summer of miracle and wonder continued in front of his adoring home fans as he added Commonw…

Scottish Premiership: Mayo and Nisbet strike late to help Aberdeen stun Hearts — 3:21 PM ET Two stoppage-time goals secured 2-1 win for the hostsKillian Phillips double gives St Mirren 2-0 win at FalkirkHearts’ miserable summer continued as they conceded two late goals to lose 2-1 to Aberde…

🎬 Culture & Entertainment — 8 stories across 3 outlets

📰 Variety (5 stories)

‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Creator Says Season 2 Will ‘Not’ Shy Away From the ‘Horrible’ Cultural Themes of the 1930s: It’s the ‘Heart of Our Story’ — 5:29 PM ET As horror fans eagerly await the next chapter in Pennywise’s (Bill Skarsgård) horrifying reign of terror, “It: Welcome to Derry” co-creator Andy Muschietti has shared some details on the current stat…

Lamont Roach Jr. vs. William Zepeda Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the Boxing Title Bout Online for Free — 5:00 PM ET In a title bout for the championship, American Lamont Roach, Jr. takes on Mexican boxer William Zepeda in a 12-round match. What’s on the line? The vacant WBC Lightweight title belt. At the end of th…

Vincent Pastore, Who Played ‘Big Pussy’ on ‘The Sopranos’, Dies at 80 — 4:55 PM ET Vincent Pastore, who is best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s “The Sopranos,” has died, according to TMZ. He was 80. Pastore was a key player on the first two seasons of “…

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Vincent Pastore, the Mobster “Big Pussy” on ‘The Sopranos,’ Dies at 80 — 4:47 PM ET After two decades running nightclubs around New York, he became an actor at age 42, stood out in 'Gotti,' got whacked by David Chase and appeared twice on Broadway.

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Vincent Pastore, Actor on ‘The Sopranos,’ Dies at 80
— New York Times, 5:27 PM ET
He played Salvatore Bonpensiero, a mobster’s foot soldier turned F.B.I. informant known to his friends as Big Pussy, on the celebrated HBO series.

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