⚡ News Roundup: 205 Stories from 18 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Aug 14)

Trump admin escalates fight against transgender care — The Hill, 6:00 PM ET Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare The Big Story Trump admin escalates fight against transgender care The Trump administration this week scaled up its fight against transgender…

Can Senator Ed Markey’s Progressive Politics Help Him Overcome the Age Issue? — New York Times, 5:57 PM ET Ed Markey is hoping that his progressive politics will save him in Massachusetts.

Nationals Making Surprising Position Change For CJ Abrams — Yahoo Sports, 5:55 PM ET The Washington Nationals are moving CJ Abrams to second base

Geno Smith out on Friday due to foot soreness, Cade Klubnik will start for Jets — Yahoo Sports, 5:54 PM ET Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said this week that the team's starters would play against the Buccaneers on Friday night, but there's one significant change to that plan.

Trump Dismisses Reports About Dire Conditions Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln — New York Times, 5:53 PM ET Asked whether the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln had gone on too long, the president said its deployment had lasted “not nearly long enough.”

Jason Arday, professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row, found dead — The Guardian, 5:50 PM ET Academic was pronounced dead at his home in south London after police called to address after 3pm on FridayJason Arday, the black academic who resigned last week as a professor at the University of C…

Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro — BBC News, 5:50 PM ET Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denies the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling 800m final.

Can Senator Ed Markey’s Progressive Politics Help Him Overcome the Age Issue? — 5:57 PM ET Ed Markey is hoping that his progressive politics will save him in Massachusetts.

Trump Dismisses Reports About Dire Conditions Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln — 5:53 PM ET Asked whether the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln had gone on too long, the president said its deployment had lasted “not nearly long enough.”

Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola Pushes Back Against Endorsement From Kamala Harris — 5:49 PM ET The campaign of Mary Peltola said it was focused on issues important to Alaska and did not approve a message of support from Ms. Harris.

Ian Frazier Wrote ‘Coyote v. Acme’ in 1990. Now It’s a Movie. — 5:46 PM ET With “Coyote vs. Acme,” Ian Frazier, a soft-spoken reporter and humorist, has finally gone Hollywood.

Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty — 5:40 PM ET Also, an Alaska Democrat says no thanks to Kamala Harris’s support. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Jason Arday, Cambridge Professor Accused of Plagiarism, Is Found Dead — 5:34 PM ET Mr. Arday resigned last week after the university announced an investigation into allegations of plagiarism and fabrication.

John Carro, Jurist Who Had Early Brush With Lee Harvey Oswald, Dies at 98 — 5:31 PM ET Decades before his rise to the New York State appellate court, he was a probation officer who tried to help Mr. Oswald, then a teenager living in the Bronx.

Salvage Company Hoping to Sell Titanic Artifacts Challenges Court’s Role — 5:12 PM ET A Virginia federal court has awarded the company the rights to collect, but not sell, items from the shipwreck. But the company says its earliest retrievals are governed by a French court.

Five Arrested in Connection to Stolen Works by Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse, Prosecutors Say — 5:08 PM ET The Italian military police said that art collectively valued at more than $10 million had been found five months after being taken in a nighttime heist near Parma.

As Army Fails to Protect Palestinians, Israeli Leaders Sympathize With Settlers — 5:01 PM ET Defense Minister Katz called for the military to turn over to the police the responsibility for protecting Palestinians after two West Bank families were besieged by violent settlers.

Russia Campaigned to Derail Moldova’s Pro-Western Government — 4:54 PM ET In Moldova, Moscow paid Orthodox priests, conducted a vote-buying scheme and set up training camps on election interference — all in an effort to derail the Western-leaning government.

The 5 Congress Members Whose Families Trade the Most Stocks — 4:51 PM ET Some lawmakers and their families have traded millions of dollars worth of stocks since the start of this term.

When a Rare Wolf Got Too Close, Denmark Faced a Conservation Dilemma — 4:35 PM ET The authorities tracked the animal after a string of close encounters with residents, reigniting a bitter debate over how a small, densely populated country should live with wolves.

The Warring Visions of American Power — 4:32 PM ET American foreign policy is at a crossroads. Could international law provide a framework for a foreign policy after President Trump?

Stock Trading in Congress Becomes an Attack Line in Midterm Campaigns — 4:23 PM ET Republican and Democratic challengers are both using the issue to attack members of Congress as unethical, seizing on a common practice that enrages voters.

Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce and Other Fresh Produce as Cyclospora Outbreak Wanes? — 4:11 PM ET As the largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history wanes, experts weigh in on whether iceberg and other fresh produce are still a risk.

Lawsuit Accuses Selena Gomez of Defrauding Investors in Mental Health Site — 4:09 PM ET The actor, singer and beauty mogul founded Wondermind, a mental health platform, with her mother. Investors put in more than $1 million in the venture, which “quietly collapsed,” the suit said.

Britain’s Farage Takes a Page From Trump’s Playbook Amid Investigations — 3:44 PM ET Nigel Farage, the Reform U.K. leader who resigned from Parliament and won back his seat on Thursday, stays on the offensive and says voters don’t care about allegations of financial impropriety.

Hiroshi Okuda, Disrupter Who Revived Toyota in the 1990s, Dies at 93 — 3:33 PM ET As the car company’s president, he made decisions quickly and shook things up, expanding overseas manufacturing and introducing the Prius, a milestone in automotive history.

How The New York Times Reported on Trump’s Air Force One Ruse in Turkey — 3:20 PM ET President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge duped potential adversaries — and the press. Here’s what happened.

A Prominent Mexican Politician Says U.S. Revoked His Visa — 3:16 PM ET Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, a former president’s son, lashed out at the Trump administration after he said it canceled his visa, another flashpoint in the tense U.S.-Mexico relationship.

She Sewed the Blue Angels’ Suits for 40 Years. Then a Big Company Got the Job. — 3:11 PM ET Jellie Whitehurst in Pensacola, Fla., was surprised to learn that after decades, the Navy had awarded a $1.7 million contract to a company in Virginia to supply the gear.

DOJ Charges Kentucky Woman in World War II Memorial Vandalism Case — 3:04 PM ET Two felony charges have been filed against a Kentucky woman after spray paint was seen on the memorial in the capital.

Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro — 5:50 PM ET Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denies the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling 800m final.

Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro — 5:50 PM ET Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denies the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling 800m final.

Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead — 5:41 PM ET His family said it was "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son" after the academic was found dead in London on Friday.

Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream — 5:20 PM ET There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.

Castleford shrug off coach problems to beat Hull — 4:59 PM ET Castleford Tigers put their coaching problems aside as they beat Hull FC at the MKM Stadium to record only their third Super League away win of the season.

Fires prompt national alert as 19 homes destroyed — 4:56 PM ET The prime minister said 37 fires were currently burning across England and Wales

Walter puts dominant Super Giants in Hundred final — 4:32 PM ET All-rounder Paul Walter is the unlikely star with 80 off 46 balls as Manchester Super Giants comfortably beat Sunrisers Leeds to reach the men's Hundred final.

Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire — 4:22 PM ET Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history.

Derailed Essex to London train leads to travel chaos — 3:57 PM ET More than 60 patients were checked over by ambulance crews but all were discharged at the scene.

Britain's Finlay Tarling dies in Volta a Portugal accident — 3:43 PM ET British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies at the age of 19 in a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.

Britain's Finlay Tarling dies in Volta a Portugal accident — 3:43 PM ET British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies at the age of 19 in a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.

Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO and pleads guilty to federal charges — 3:20 PM ET "I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died," the 28-year-old said after pleading guilty to charges of stalking resulting in death.

Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk — 3:17 PM ET Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue — 3:05 PM ET Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue — 3:05 PM ET Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.

Nvidia discloses $21 billion stake in SpaceX at end of second quarter — 5:45 PM ET Nvidia's stake in SpaceX, which came through an investment in xAI, was worth about $21 billion at the end of the second quarter.

David Tepper’s Appaloosa sells AI memory stocks while loading up on Magnificent Seven in the second quarter — 5:43 PM ET The hedge fund bet big on megacap technology stocks in the second quarter, while selling off former high-flying memory chip manufacturers.

Trump family-backed crypto firm World Liberty gets conditional bank charter approval — 5:10 PM ET The OCC conditionally approved World Liberty Trust Company’s national trust bank charter. That would allow the Trump family-backed firm to issue stablecoins.

Berkshire Hathaway boosts Alphabet to a top three holding, ups Delta and housing bets — 5:06 PM ET Berkshire owned about 106 million shares in the parent of Google, worth $37.9 billion at the end of June, according to a regulatory filing released Friday.

U.S. to use economic tactics on Iran 'that have never been seen'; Navy works to relieve troubled carrier USS Abraham Lincoln — 4:47 PM ET The Trump administration is ratcheting up rhetorical pressure on Iran as the military conflict in Iran appears mired in a strategic stalemate.

Goldman’s latest cash cow is all about funding the AI infrastructure boom — 4:05 PM ET Nvidia and Intel recently tapped the bank to help them meeting soaring demand for compute.

Drone stocks rally after Trump orders tariffs on foreign-made components — 4:04 PM ET The U.S. is looking to scale defense manufacturing and chip away at China's drone dominance.

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case related to UnitedHealthcare CEO killing — 3:50 PM ET Mangione's lawyers argue his federal plea bars his prosecution for murder in state court for Brian Thompson's slaying due to New York's double jeopardy law

Regulators and banks step up scrutiny of prediction markets — 3:21 PM ET The CFTC is reviewing prediction betting platforms' so-called mention markets, people familiar with the matter confirmed to CNBC.

Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue — 3:10 PM ET President Donald Trump tore down the White House East Wing to make way for the ballroom project.

OpenAI talent exodus raises 'huge red flag' ahead of IPO — 3:07 PM ET OpenAI's C-suite turnover gives investors another reason for concern as the company pushes toward a mammoth IPO.

Jason Arday, professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row, found dead — 5:50 PM ET Academic was pronounced dead at his home in south London after police called to address after 3pm on FridayJason Arday, the black academic who resigned last week as a professor at the University of C…

Trump threatens to declare strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’ — 5:38 PM ET Seriousness of remark made in New York on Friday, and whether it signaled new policy ​position, not clearDonald Trump has threatened to declare the strait of Hormuz as “a territory of the United Stat…

Burnham announces £65m for drought-hit farmers after Labour pressure — 5:30 PM ET PM steps up climate response with measures including better water access and support for building farm reservoirsFarmers must not carry the risks of the climate crisis alone, Andy Burnham has said, a…

BBC seeks to subpoena Trump children and son-in-law over defamation lawsuit — 5:05 PM ET Network wants to serve Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr after president sues over January 6 documentaryThe BBC is trying to subpoena Donald Trump’s children as it builds its defense ag…

Trump dismisses concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln, saying its record-breaking 250 days at sea ‘not nearly enough’ – live — 5:05 PM ET President claims families not worried, despite relatives raising concerns, but confirms USS George Washington will replace aircraft carrier on Iran missionTrump administration asks ⁠US supreme court…

Ontario free to axe Toronto bike lanes, region’s top court rules — 5:03 PM ET Win is significant for region’s premier, Doug Ford, who blames protected zones for city’s traffic illsThe Ontario government is now free to rip out Toronto’s bike lanes on its busiest streets after t…

Struggling Venus Williams suffers 14th straight defeat in Cincinnati rout — 4:27 PM ET Seven-time major champion beaten 6-2, 6-2Williams, 46, loses 11th match of the seasonTsitsipas advances as Dimitrov squanders leadColombian Emilia Arango handed Venus Williams a 14th straight loss da…

‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead — 3:27 PM ET Heavy machinery seen operating in famous Santa Elena Canyon amid outcry over new wall infrastructure in beloved Texas parkBulldozers have begun plowing up ground at the mouth of Big Bend national par…

Emergency alert warning of wildfire risk sent to phones in England and Wales — 3:19 PM ET People urged not to light barbecues, campfires or anything else that could spark fire during period of extreme heatMillions of people across England and Wales received an emergency alert to their pho…

US Forest Service chief reportedly pressed staff for more support for wildfire near his ranch — 3:01 PM ET Michael Boren requested more aircraft for 7-acre Cabin Creek fire, some of which were diverted from other firesMichael Boren, the US undersecretary of agriculture for natural resources and environmen…

Trump dismisses mental health concerns on USS Lincoln aircraft carrier — 5:17 PM ET Members of the US Congress have called for a probe into conditions amid reports of sailors attempting to jump ship.

Mount Etna eruption and volcanic ash shut Sicily’s busiest airport — 5:03 PM ET Flights will be suspended until at least Saturday afternoon, leaving hundreds of travellers stranded.

Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead — 4:46 PM ET Jason Arday's body was found in south London just a week after he resigned from the University of Cambridge.

Son of Mexico’s former president AMLO alleges US revoked his visa — 3:44 PM ET The US has not confirmed the revocation which comes amid crackdown on Mexican politicians with alleged ties to cartels.

New aerial video reveals huge scale of oil spill off Oman — 3:36 PM ET A potential environmental disaster is unfolding off Oman, where a grounded tanker is leaking sanctioned Russian oil.

Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow $400m ballroom project to proceed — 3:02 PM ET Appeals court previously ruled that Trump administration must seek authorisation from Congress to continue with project.

Palestinians besieged in West Bank village of Qusra fear Israeli settlers will seize their homes — 5:43 PM ET The standoff in Qusra between Palestinian families and Israeli settlers who apparently want to push them out entered a new stage Friday as activists supporting the Palestinians marched toward the bes…

Ancient Nero's Bridge reemerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis — 4:48 PM ET Named for the former Roman emperor, the bridge once connected Rome's city center with the Tiber's right bank.

NTSB says broken engine parts shattered Ryanair plane window that a man's head got sucked into — 4:36 PM ET A fan blade in the Boeing 737-800's right engine broke loose, sending fragments flying out of the engine that broke the window and damaged the fuselage in several other places, according to a prelimi…

Trump's vaccine order would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago — 4:16 PM ET Monday's announcement by Trump calls for separating combination shots — including the measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine — into separate injections.

WATCH: Trump says USS Lincoln's deployment was 'not nearly long enough' — 3:17 PM ET Trump refuted that family members have raised concerns about the deployment's length and even said that the more than 260-day deployment is "not nearly long enough."

Bumble Was Never Going to Fix Dating Anyway — 5:30 PM ET For the first time, men can initiate contact on the app. It won’t make a difference.

Eight Perfect Series Finales — 4:52 PM ET How a show ends determines how it’s remembered.

Spidey’s Sense for Success — 3:08 PM ET The masked web-slinger has been setting box-office records for decades, even as the popularity of superhero movies wanes.

Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highways — 4:37 PM ET Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, two companies developing self-driving trucks, have received permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Thrive’s Joshua Kushner chides Silicon Valley VCs over AI euphoria — 3:33 PM ET The AI opportunity is huge, but "it would also be a grave error in our minds to let excitement weaken our investment discipline," Kushner warns in his first-ever investment letter.

What we know about the alleged Iranian hacks on US water utilities — 3:04 PM ET Over the last couple of weeks, hackers have targeted and broken into the systems of several water plants in the United States. Here’s what we know and don’t know about this wave of attacks allegedly…

Trump admin escalates fight against transgender care — 6:00 PM ET Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare The Big Story Trump admin escalates fight against transgender care The Trump administration this week scaled up its fight against transgender…

USS Abraham Lincoln returning home — 5:39 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Amid reports of low morale, USS Abraham Lincoln returning home, Navy say…

USS Abraham Lincoln controversy likely to loom over Pentagon — 5:29 PM ET Reports of low morale and poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln has prompted new scrutiny from Congress and the families of those serving during the Iran War, scrutiny unlikely to end even as th…

Judge lifts order on Somalia TPS, clearing way for deportations — 5:10 PM ET A Massachusetts-based federal judge on Friday lifted her stay in a case brought by Somali holders of temporary protected status (TPS), clearing the way for the Trump administration to begin deporting…

Military to reimburse service members freezing eggs, sperm — 5:06 PM ET The Pentagon is piloting a reimbursement program for eligible service members looking to freeze their eggs or sperm, according to a notice published Thursday in the Federal Register. The National Def…

Accused Olympian seeks protection from future Reflecting Pool charges — 4:34 PM ET Attorneys for the Olympian previously accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool filed a motion Thursday to bar prosecutors from bringing further criminal charges against him related…

Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory — 4:24 PM ET President Trump claimed during remarks on Long Island, N.Y., on Friday that he will make the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, despite the fact that Oman and Iran share jurisdiction of the waterway.…

USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home, acting Navy secretary says — 4:06 PM ET Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao announced on Friday that the USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to the U.S. as the aircraft carrier’s long deployment has come under scrutiny over reported harsh conditio…

Trump celebrates return of US missionary kidnapped in West Africa — 3:43 PM ET President Trump on Friday celebrated the release of an American missionary pilot who was held captive in Niger since October. “I am proud to announce that Kevin Rideout, a wonderful Christian Mission…

Live updates: Trump addresses Long Island crowd, with focus on decline in crime — 3:27 PM ET President Trump is in Nassau County, N.Y., on Long Island, to highlight his administration's efforts to fight crime. He's giving remarks to a crowd and has tried to boost to Nassau County Executive B…

Son of former Mexican president challenges Trump after visa revoked — 3:16 PM ET Andrés Manuel López Beltrán — the son of former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador — said the U.S. has revoked his visa and accused President Trump’s top diplomats of politically targeting…

DeSantis says he doesn’t support Republican Rep. Cory Mills in Tuesday’s primary — 3:53 PM ET The congressman is running for a third term under a cloud of controversy.

Trump wants to put golden seals on White House ballroom — 3:50 PM ET The planned adornments, which were included in renderings submitted to the Supreme Court, break with tradition and the original vision for the White House grounds.

Trump dismisses families’ concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln conditions — 3:19 PM ET President Donald Trump dismissed the concerns of military families about worsening conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln.

Mining Claims Staked on Land Cut From Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Monuments — 5:04 PM ET Prospectors are eyeing mineral deposits within the former boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah.

Outrage at UnitedHealth and Other Insurers Persists After Brian Thompson Killing — 5:02 PM ET Higher premiums and rising medical bills have intensified Americans’ dissatisfaction with their medical coverage.

Nationals Making Surprising Position Change For CJ Abrams — 5:55 PM ET The Washington Nationals are moving CJ Abrams to second base

Geno Smith out on Friday due to foot soreness, Cade Klubnik will start for Jets — 5:54 PM ET Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said this week that the team's starters would play against the Buccaneers on Friday night, but there's one significant change to that plan.

Christopher Bell finds the bright side of finishing second with the return of NASCAR Chase — 5:53 PM ET NASCAR finishes have fallen into a familiar pattern for Christopher Bell. Second-place finishes in four of the past five Cup Series races have felt like a “kick to the gut” for the Joe Gibbs Racing d…

Cardinals roster move paves way for Jordan Walker decision — 5:53 PM ET St. Louis Cardinals breakout star Jordan Walker could be seeing a change after a roster move.

Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro — 5:53 PM ET Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denies the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling 800m final.

Fernando Mendoza dives into video study after Raiders' loss in preseason opener — 5:52 PM ET Rather than go out and blow off steam after his first NFL preseason game Thursday night, Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza had something else in mind. “I have nothing else to really do toni…

Dallas Wings sign former UConn guard from Upshot League to play in WNBA — 5:52 PM ET A second player from the Upshot League is making the jump to the WNBA. Former UConn guard Christyn Williams has signed with the Dallas Wings.

Raiders RB Mike Washington showed promising signs in preseason opener — 5:51 PM ET Raiders rookie running back Mike Washington showed signs of brilliance in the team’s preseason opener despite loosing to the Cardinals.

European Championships: Day six schedule & BBC coverage — 5:51 PM ET Timetable and BBC coverage times for the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham from 10-16 August.

USC could have repeat of 'inexplicable Big Ten losses' in 2026 with familiar opponent — 5:50 PM ET The USC Trojans are a team on the doorstep of the College Football Playoff. But they need to win the games they're supposed to, including one of their so-called "trap games."

Is there a Super over in the Hundred final? How game is settled in event of a draw — 5:50 PM ET Is there a Super Over in The Hundred final? How does The Hundred settle a draw, and what was the format's closest ever final? Full explainer inside

Where to watch Broncos vs Falcons: Live stream NFL Preseason, TV channel — 5:50 PM ET The Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons open their 2026 preseason Friday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with the two teams taking different approaches to their starting quarterbacks. How to Watch Bro…

Dana White intervenes to prevent faceoff shenanigans between Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy — 5:48 PM ET Things nearly got heated at the first UFC 331 faceoffs

NASCAR Cup Richmond starting lineup: Ryan Blaney takes pole position — 5:48 PM ET Ryan Blaney will share the front row with Chase Briscoe at Richmond Raceway

Bengals 53-man roster prediction following preseason win vs. Lions — 5:46 PM ET The Bengals’ first preseason game is in the books. Here’s our latest projection on the 53-man roster.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2026: Doc Rivers always embodied the fighting spirit of a Hall of Famer — 5:46 PM ET The longtime player and coach etched his name in the game's history, most famously for leading the 2008 Celtics to the title.

Cliftonville remain top as Glens thrash Larne — 5:45 PM ET Cliftonville remain eight points clear at the top of the Women's Premiership after a 3-0 win over Lisburn Rangers at Crewe Park.

NBA Ranking: The Top 27 point guards for 2026-27 — 5:45 PM ET HoopsHype projects and ranks the Top 27 point guards for 2026-27, including Jalen Brunson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic.

Bucs QB Jake Browning will not play against the Jets — 5:45 PM ET The Buccaneers have scrapped their plan to have Jake Browning start at quarterback against the Jets on Friday night.

Why it's fitting for Candace Parker, Chamique Holdsclaw to enter Basketball HOF together — 5:45 PM ET Candace Parker grew up idolizing Chamique Holdsclaw, and now the Lady Vols legends are entering the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame together.

Why it's fitting for Candace Parker, Chamique Holdsclaw to enter Basketball HOF together — 5:45 PM ET Candace Parker grew up idolizing Chamique Holdsclaw, and now the Lady Vols legends are entering the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame together.

Orlando Brown Jr.’s Ex Sues Him for Civil Theft, Claims He Withheld Her Property After Split — 5:45 PM ET Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. is facing a civil lawsuit from his former girlfriend Holly Means over personal property she says he has ... Read More

Raiders’ rookie Treydan Stukes isn’t your run-of-the-mill safety — 5:45 PM ET Ability to play in the nickel, slot and back end makes 2nd round pick versatile; lack of 1st team reps not surprising

LIVE! Watch UFC 330 Ceremonial Weigh Ins Video Stream — 5:45 PM ET Before the action unfolds at UFC 330 tomorrow evening (Sat., Aug. 15, 2026) LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Penn., fight fans can now check out the official cerem…

Jim Harbaugh reveals what impressed him most in Chargers' win — 5:44 PM ET Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh couldn’t be more pleased with his team’s performance after their win over the Texans in the preseason opener.

‘He wants to come out of the closet as MAGA’: Pat McAfee gets ripped for ‘lacking the courage’ to support Donald Trump — 5:44 PM ET ESPN star Pat McAfee faced heavy criticism after he was seen meeting United States President Donald Trump at the first-ever Patriot Games and sitting next to him during the event. McAfee addressed th…

Stetson Bennett is finally in line to be Rams' backup QB, 4 seasons after his Georgia glory days — 5:44 PM ET Stetson Bennett played in 37 football games during his final three seasons at the University of Georgia. The Los Angeles Rams are sending Bennett out again as their starter in their preseason opener…

Liverpool's new vice-chairman Amit Bhatia speaks out as FSG seals $1.9 billion investment — 5:43 PM ET Amit Bhatia is set to become Liverpool FC's new vice-chairman after leading the 1892 Holdings consortium that has agreed to a $1.9 billion investment in the Reds

Summer McIntosh misses 400-meter freestyle final at Pan Pacific Championships — 5:43 PM ET Summer McIntosh missed the 400m freestyle final at Pan Pacific Championships.

Brusque and Inter de Limeira battle for top spot in Série C — 5:42 PM ET The 17th round of Brazil’s Série C Championship begins this Saturday (15) and runs through Monday (17). The competition remains very tight, with little separation in points on the table. The featur...

Rams’ rookie quarterback Ty Simpson reveals best piece of advice from Matthew Stafford — 5:41 PM ET Ty Simpson is a day away from making his NFL debut when the Los Angeles Rams travel to play the Kansas City Chiefs this Saturday.

Former Dodgers fan favorite decides to join Padres organization — 5:40 PM ET The San Diego Padres signed a former Los Angeles Dodgers player to a contract.

Castleford shrug off coach problems to beat Hull — 5:40 PM ET Castleford Tigers put their coaching problems aside as they beat Hull FC at the MKM Stadium to record only their third Super League away win of the season.

Last-Minute Tickets for Pirates vs. Red Sox: Best Prices, Seats for Aug. 15 PNC Park Replica Statue Game — 5:40 PM ET Here is everything you need to know about Pirates vs. Red Sox, including ticket info for the PNC Park Replica Statue game.

Where to watch Buccaneers vs Jets: Live stream NFL Preseason, TV channel — 5:40 PM ET The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets open their 2026 preseason Friday night at MetLife Stadium after spending two days competing against each other in joint practices this week. How to Watch Bu…

Valencia among trio of La Liga clubs keen on Atlético Madrid star — 5:40 PM ET A trio of La Liga clubs are expressing an interest in the signature of a member of the midfield ranks at Atlético Madrid heading into the final weeks of the summer transfer window.The Rojiblancos st.…

Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Jake Bennett vs. Bubba Chandler — 5:40 PM ET The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

Elversberg set to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Noel Futkeu (23) on loan — 5:40 PM ET Eintracht Frankfurt striker Noel Futkeu is closing in on a move to Bundesliga newcomers SV Elversberg after the two clubs reached a verbal agreement over a loan deal. According to Florian Plettenberg…

Commanders announce Jayden Daniels, many others won't play on Friday night — 5:39 PM ET There won't be anyone wearing No. 5 for the Commanders on Friday night.

Sam Darnold won't play Saturday, as Drew Lock, Jalen Milroe will rotate series — 5:39 PM ET Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will not play the team's preseason opener against the Cowboys on Saturday.

NY Mets vs Nationals live updates, score and analysis of Friday game — 5:39 PM ET Follow our live updates as the New York Mets open a three-game series with the Washington Nationals on Friday night at Citi Field.

Mariners place Colt Emerson on 10-day IL, bring Brock Rodden up from Tacoma — 5:38 PM ET A day after announcing the Mariners were going to option Colt Emerson down to Triple-A Tacoma, the team announced Friday they’re redirecting the shortstop to the 10-day injured list instead.

Steelers' returning fan-favorite LB has new jersey number revealed — 5:37 PM ET Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts received a new jersey number following his return to Pittsburgh.

Detroit Tigers Move Max Clark in Lineup for Critical White Sox Opener — 5:37 PM ET Max Clark is moving to ninth as the Tigers begin their biggest series of the season against the first-place White Sox. A Detroit sweep at Comerica Park would put the Tigers atop the AL Central.

2026 Player of the Year vote may end up having nothing to do with wins: Hoggard — 5:37 PM ET MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Depending on which algorithm you land on, Tip O'Neill, a former Speaker of the U.S.

Canada's Harsh Thaker fined 30% of match fee for dissent during Scotland match, handed demerit points — 5:37 PM ET In a recent match, Harsh Thaker from Canada faced disciplinary measures, receiving a fine along with two demerit points. His penalty stemmed from expressing disagreement with an umpire’s ruling durin…

Deebo Samuel is officially back to wearing No. 19 in San Francisco — 5:36 PM ET New 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel's new number will be the same as old 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel's old number.

Miami running back Jordan Lyle arrested for fleeing police and reckless driving — 5:36 PM ET Miami running back Jordan Lyle has been charged with a felony count of fleeing/eluding police and a misdemeanor count of reckless driving, according to the Broward County state attorney’s office in F…

What channel is Jets vs Buccaneers game tonight? Time, watch live, streaming — 5:36 PM ET NFL preseason Week 1 wraps Friday action when the New York Jets host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jets-Bucs start time, how to watch, stream and NFL TV schedule.

Countdown to Kickoff: LSU Tigers Star Sophomore RB, Exciting Freshman CB in No. 22 — 5:35 PM ET With 22 days until kickoff for the LSU Tigers, it's time to highlight the next two players to don that jersey number in Baton Rouge.

NBA Hall of Fame tiers: Why Joel Embiid, Draymond Green are first-ballot locks, Kyrie Irving may have to wait — 5:35 PM ET From no-brainers like LeBron and Steph to those on the bubble, we break down the cases for current NBA stars to head to Springfield

UFC 330: Expect fireworks in strawweight title bout between Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson — 5:30 PM ET The pair of submission specialists have promised to deliver action on Saturday night in Philly

Use DraftKings promo code to get $150 bonus bets by targeting NFL preseason Week 1, Blue Jays-Yankees Friday — 5:16 PM ET DraftKings offers $150 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager for NFL and MLB betting on Friday

UFC 330 predictions, odds, best bets: Ian Garry prop and big underdog among top picks to consider — 4:30 PM ET The action heats up on Saturday night in Philadelphia and there's plenty of ways to get in on it

UFC 330 odds, predictions, time: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry picks by elite MMA expert — 4:23 PM ET SportsLine's Kyle Marley reveals his picks for the UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry card Saturday on Paramount+

2026 Cook Out 400 predictions, odds, time: NASCAR at Richmond picks, best bets from proven model — 4:21 PM ET Mike McClure's computer model reveals its surprising picks and NASCAR at Richmond props for the Cook Out 400

Arkansas Sports Betting 2026: Best Legal AR Sportsbooks & Betting Apps — 4:18 PM ET Find the best Arkansas sports betting apps in August 2026, and all you need to know about Arkansas sports betting.

Dennis Schröder trade grades: Cavaliers setting themselves up for bigger move by sending guard to Hornets? — 4:17 PM ET Schröder has now been traded nine times in his NBA career, the second-most in league history

NFL DFS: Week 1 NFL preseason daily fantasy football picks, Friday lineups for DraftKings, FanDuel — 4:00 PM ET R.J. White shares his top NFL DFS picks and lineups for the Week 1 NFL preseason schedule on Friday

Motor Sports Betting Guide 2026: Best F1 Racing Sites & Apps — 3:57 PM ET Your 2026 guide to motorsports betting, covering F1 and NASCAR, the best betting apps and expert tips on how to bet on every race.

Best horse racing betting sites: Where to bet on 2026 horse racing — 3:49 PM ET Discover the best horse racing betting sites for 2026, plus how to bet on horse racing online, bet types, and expert tips.

Fantasy football rankings 2026: Sleepers, breakouts, busts via model that called Daniel Jones' big year — 3:48 PM ET SportsLine simulated the upcoming NFL season 10,000 times to help form your early 2026 Fantasy football draft strategy

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Brewers at Dodgers, Jets vs. Buccaneers and more — 3:37 PM ET Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Friday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

HQ PM Newsletter 8/14/2026 — 3:36 PM ET What to watch Friday: Brewers vs. Dodgers in NLCS rematch, NFL preseason + more best bets

2026 NFL preseason Week 1 NFL odds, picks today: Expert backs Jets in Friday best bets — 3:29 PM ET SportsLine's Larry Hartstein reveals his best bets for NFL preseason action on Friday, August 14

UFC 330 fight card predictions: Expert picks, odds for Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry in Philadelphia — 3:25 PM ET Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the pair of title fights on Saturday

James Pearce Jr. suspended eight games following offseason arrest — 3:13 PM ET Pearce's suspension stems from a February arrest following a domestic dispute involving his then-girlfriend Rickea Jackson

Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro — 5:50 PM ET Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denies the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling 800m final.

Arteta not worried about Arsenal contract talks — 5:30 PM ET Mikel Arteta says supporters "don't have to worry about" his future at Arsenal as he wants to extend his contract and the time left on his deal is "not an issue".

Hodgkinson motivated for next race with Werro after 800m silver — 5:15 PM ET Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson says she has mixed emotions after settling for silver in the 800m final and says she is looks forward to her next race with Audrey Werro.

Arsenal lead Hinshelwood race - Saturday's gossip — 5:14 PM ET Arsenal lead race for Jack Hinshelwood, Barcelona set to make third Rodri bid, Manchester United and Tottenham join Arsenal in discussing Victor Osimhen, plus more.

Werro beats Hodgkinson to win 800m gold — 5:03 PM ET Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson is unable to defend her 800m European title taking silver behind Switzerland's Audrey Werro who has too much in the tank down the back straight.

Castleford shrug off coach problems to beat Hull — 4:59 PM ET Castleford Tigers put their coaching problems aside as they beat Hull FC at the MKM Stadium to record only their third Super League away win of the season.

O'Connor with 'mixed emotions' after day one — 4:55 PM ET Ireland's Kate O'Connor has "mixed emotions" after day one of the women's heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

Hughes takes silver as Ansah wins 200m gold — 4:51 PM ET Germany's Owen Ansah wins 200m gold in a time of 19.95 seconds, ahead of Great Britain's Zharnel Hughes who takes silver.

Walter's huge hitting helps MSG beat Sunrisers to reach Hundred final — 4:47 PM ET Paul Walter hits 80 off 46 balls to help Manchester Super Giants beat Sunrisers Leeds in the Eliminator at The Oval, to book their place in the men's Hundred final - where they will face the Trent Ro…

Johnson-Thompson struggles in 200m, but happy to be back competing — 4:33 PM ET Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson admits she hasn't been able to put the work in following injury, but is happy to be back competing after struggling in the 200m part of the heptathlon.

Walter puts dominant Super Giants in Hundred final — 4:32 PM ET All-rounder Paul Walter is the unlikely star with 80 off 46 balls as Manchester Super Giants comfortably beat Sunrisers Leeds to reach the men's Hundred final.

'Peaked at the right time' - Warholm on getting even better with age — 4:23 PM ET Norway's Karston Warholm feels he is improving with experience after taking his fourth successive gold in the men's 400m hurdles at the European Athletics Championships.

Fry and Glamourdale win world individual dressage gold — 4:17 PM ET Charlotte Fry retains her world Individual Grand Prix Special dressage title with victory aboard Glamourdale in Aachen, Germany.

Warholm becomes a four-time European 400m hurdles champion — 4:04 PM ET Norway's Karsten Warholm comfortably wins the men's 400m hurdles, setting a championship record in the process, to take his fourth successive gold in the European Athletics Championships.

Departing Romero says he wasn't perfect at Spurs — 3:47 PM ET Cristian Romero says he "wasn't perfect" during his five-year stint at Tottenham Hotspur as he prepares to complete a move to Atletico Madrid.

Teenage Welsh cyclist Tarling dies in Volta a Portugal accident — 3:43 PM ET Welsh cyclist Finlay Tarling dies at the age of 19 in a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.

‘Not going to be an issue’: Mikel Arteta relaxed about Arsenal contract situation — 5:30 PM ET Manager’s deal expires at end of the new season‘They don’t have to worry … I want to be here’Mikel Arteta has said he is relaxed about his Arsenal contract expiring at the end of the new season and b…

Raúl Jiménez’s injury-time penalty salvages point for Wolves against Blackburn — 5:21 PM ET Raúl Jiménez marked his return to Wolves with the stoppage-time equaliser that saved them from an embarrassing start to their return to the Championship.The Mexico striker, who scored against England…

Audrey Werro holds off Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson to win European 800m gold — 5:16 PM ET Swiss runner sets 1:54.81sec championship bestFemke Broeders-Bol secures bronze in 1:55.54The 800m European women’s final we all hoped for delivered as Switzerland’s Audrey Werro led from the front t…

Iga Swiatek takes swing at critics after ending title drought in Canada — 3:24 PM ET Pole beats Rybakina to win her first title in 11 months but is angry about disapproving voices from her own countryIt came as no surprise that almost a year of pent-up emotion exploded from Iga Swiat…

Anne Hathaway Says ‘Movies That Kill Dogs Should Automatically Be Rated R’ — 5:21 PM ET Anne Hathaway told Complex during her press tour for “The End of Oak Street” that movies should be rated R if they feature dogs being killed. Moviegoers have wondered if “Oak Street” would feature do…

‘Top Chef’ Host Kristen Kish on How Her Fellow Judges and People Around Her ‘Helped Me Get to a Place Where I Felt Like My Best Self’ — 5:10 PM ET In another life, Kristen Kish might have been an astronaut. As a young child, she even went to space camp for a day. “I sat in the little simulator, and I touched all the buttons,” she recalls, her f…

‘Hacks’ Star Lauren Weedman on Appearing in Four Emmy-Nominated Comedies This Year and How Bell’s Palsy Changed Her Career — 5:05 PM ET Lauren Weedman could never really let loose on stage. “I remember I was doing other people’s plays when I was younger, and I never got to fully get my yayas out,” she tells Variety. “I always felt li…

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Beneficiary of $27.1 Million in Stock Sales as Paramount Merger Is Stuck on Hold — 4:53 PM ET David Zaslav, president and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, has now sold roughly $200 million worth of stock since the media company clinched a deal to be acquired by David Ellison’s Paramount Skydanc…

‘The Radio Doesn’t Play Songs for Me Anymore’: Tailgaters at the Foo Fighters’ Stadium Tour Mourn the Dimming Light of Rock Music — 4:51 PM ET “The radio doesn’t play songs for me anymore,” says Bob, 54, who is situated in a lawn chair, deciding between a drag from the Marlboro Red in his left hand and the Budweiser can in his right. He cho…

Grammys May Reconsider New Asian Pop Award After BTS Withdrawal: ‘Some Artists Feel This Category Isn’t Representing the Music They Create’ — 4:31 PM ET Just two months after the Grammy Awards announced a new category for Asian pop — and just weeks after BTS announced they would not submit their music for the 2027 awards, in part because of what they…

Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Gets Mexico’s Approval, Leaving States’ Lawsuit as the Only Barrier Left — 4:30 PM ET Paramount announced Friday that it has won approval from Mexico’s competition authority for its merger with Warner Bros., leaving only 12 state attorneys general standing in the way of closing the de…

‘Disney Dreamlight Valley’ Reveals Details on Next Expansion, Including Oogie Boogie, Lilo, Hannah Montana and More — 4:30 PM ET Oogie Boogie, Lilo from “Lilo & Stitch”, Hannah Montana and Lizzie Maguire are all headed to “Disney Dreamlight Valley.” The Hannah Montana and Lizzie McGuire collection arrives in the cozy life-sim…

Frankie Valli Denies News Reports He Has Retired, Disavowing Brother’s Statement — 4:28 PM ET Frankie Valli is telling the world that he has not retired, contrary to reports over the last few days from multiple news outlet that took at face value a statement posted by his younger brother that…

Director Paul Wright Pushes George MacKay to the Edge in ‘Mission’: ‘How Do You Feel Something When You’ve Been Numbed to the Modern World?’ — 4:17 PM ET For Scottish director Paul Wright, “Mission” began with a feeling. “For the first time with a film I’ve made, it was kind of tapping into a feeling,” he tells Variety. “More so than plot or story, it…

Europe’s Broadcasters Want to Get Bigger. The Hard Part Is How. — 5:32 PM ET As Netflix, Amazon and YouTube reshape the global TV market, European networks and production companies are chasing very different kinds of scale.

‘Deli Boys’ Canceled After Two Seasons on Hulu — 4:28 PM ET The series produced by Onyx Collective debuted its second season in late May.

Paramount Says It Has Secured All Global Clearances to Close WBD Deal … Except for That Pesky Lawsuit — 4:09 PM ET In a statement Friday, David Ellison says that they are offering "commitments and concessions" to try and get the deal over the line.

‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ Renewed for Second Season at HBO Max — 3:30 PM ET The 'Big Bang Theory' spinoff follows Kevin Sussman's comic shop owner through a multiverse of problems.

How Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan Brought Their Own Backstories to the Lindsay-Josh Fight in ‘Beef’ Season 2 — 3:30 PM ET Creator Lee Sung Jin discusses how he dealt with the high expectations for the second season of the anthology series, now nominated for 16 Emmys.

Kathie Hoops, Longtime Financial Executive at Paramount, Dies at 66 — 3:24 PM ET She started out at Gulf + Western in New York in 1984 and served as vice president of residuals for 30 years.

Ian Crafford, Film Editor on ‘Hope and Glory’ and ‘Field of Dreams,’ Dies at 82 — 3:18 PM ET The Englishman worked on Cheech & Chong and Monty Python movies and with directors including Carol Reed, John Boorman and Irvin Kershner.

‘The Shards’ Star Igby Rigney on His Bret Easton Ellis Take, the Cast Going “on a Real Bender” to Shoot That Wild Party and Their Active Group Chat — 3:04 PM ET The actor who plays the high schooler at the center of Ryan Murphy's FX adaptation of Ellis' classic book speaks with The Hollywood Reporter about the show everyone is talking about.

Madden Is Designed to Feel Real. So Where Are the Concussions? — 5:52 PM ET After head injuries were removed from the popular N.F.L. games, a nonprofit group found a visceral way to incorporate them.

Mark Rydell, ‘Actor’s Director’ Known for ‘On Golden Pond,’ Dies at 97 — 5:13 PM ET Having started out as an actor, he was able to coax sensitive work out of performers like Bette Midler, Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda and John Wayne.

Lucy Davis, Star of ‘The Office’ U.K., Shares Terminal Cancer Diagnosis — 5:11 PM ET Lucy Davis, who portrayed the timid, frustrated Dawn Tinsley in the original version of “The Office,” said she had been diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer.

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