⚡ News Roundup: 208 Stories from 17 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:01 PM ET, Aug 28)

Leeds go back top with thumping win at St Helens — BBC Sport, 5:59 PM ET Leeds Rhinos go back to the top of the Super League standings on points difference with a rare and comprehensive away win at St Helens.

U.S. appeals court rules against prediction markets, sets up likely fight at Supreme Court — CNBC, 5:57 PM ET The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that sports-related event contracts are not swaps, contradicting a 3rd Circuit ruling from April.

Scottie Scheffler in the mix, healthy after Friday at Tour Championship as Ryan Gerard, Viktor Hovland take the lead — Yahoo Sports, 5:57 PM ET Scottie Scheffler is headed to the weekend at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta just two off the lead.

Coco Gauff backs mother's pre-rejection of US Open ticket request from friends and family: 'It was needed' — Yahoo Sports, 5:57 PM ET Gauff's mother has had it with requests from certain friends and family members to sit in her player's box.

Steelers appear set on keeping four quarterbacks, but who is the odd man out if that decision changes? — CBS Sports, 5:56 PM ET A hypothetical look at Pittsburgh's QB quandary

The ‘Odyssey’ Scholar Emily Wilson, a Critic of the Movie, Is Redoing Her Translation — New York Times, 5:55 PM ET Wilson, who was the first woman to translate the Homeric tale into English, caused a firestorm when she criticized Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film.

Live Updates: Scale of Flood Disaster Grows as Nepal Doubles Estimate of Missing — New York Times, 5:53 PM ET A spokeswoman for the Nepali disaster relief agency said the tally grew to 1,900 after some 900 people were reported missing from hydropower projects. Rescue efforts were complicated by fears of new…

Live Updates: Scale of Flood Disaster Grows as Nepal Doubles Estimate of Missing — 5:53 PM ET A spokeswoman for the Nepali disaster relief agency said the tally grew to 1,900 after some 900 people were reported missing from hydropower projects. Rescue efforts were complicated by fears of new…

See Moments After a Glacier Collapsed, Launching Deadly Flash Floods in Nepal — 5:53 PM ET Exclusive videos verified by The New York Times show the clearest view yet of the avalanche in northern Nepal near Tibet that sent a wall of water and mud coursing through river valleys below.

Trump Administration Looks to Give a Swath of Yosemite Park to Developer — 5:50 PM ET The proposed land swap would allow easy access to the crown jewel of the national park system. Democrats and former Park Service officials are incensed.

For Trump, the Iran War Is Stuck Between Combat and Genuine Peace — 5:45 PM ET The war has deteriorated over the past six months into Mr. Trump’s own version of a “forever war,” with no clear goals and no end in sight.

Milo Yiannopoulos, a Right-Wing Provocateur, Is Arrested by ICE — 5:45 PM ET Mr. Yiannopoulos, a prominent early supporter of President Trump, was detained at the New Orleans airport. The Trump administration publicized his arrest and shared a mug shot.

Hegseth Blocks Promotions of Four Army Officers as Purge Widens — 5:43 PM ET The turmoil has left a leadership vacuum in the Army at a moment when it is trying to find ways to defend troops against the threat posed by cheap drones.

FAFSA Form for College Aid Will Be Less Stressful This Year, Officials Say — 5:38 PM ET The college financial aid form has long been a stressor for high school seniors and their parents. Fixes have made it simpler and faster to complete, officials say.

James Roche, Embattled Air Force Secretary, Dies at 86 — 5:33 PM ET A former executive in the weapons industry, he led the Air Force amid reports of sexual assault at its service academy and a multibillion-dollar procurement scandal.

Chevron Is in Talks to Expand in Venezuela, a Potential Win for Trump — 5:30 PM ET President Trump’s administration has been pushing U.S. companies like Chevron to invest more in Venezuela’s oil industry.

King Oyo of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom Dies at 34 — 5:30 PM ET King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of the Tooro Kingdom, in western Uganda, had been in “critical condition,” the kingdom’s prime minister said.

Why Putin Is Fighting On, Even as His Problems Multiply — 5:22 PM ET There is little sign that public exhaustion, economic headwinds or increased Ukrainian strikes are changing the Russian leader’s view that he will eventually achieve victory.

Trump Creates a Space Academy and Honors the Artemis Astronauts — 5:20 PM ET President Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew, which took a journey around the moon.

California Sues Trump Administration Over Offshore Wind Cancellation — 5:14 PM ET The state is asking a court to reverse a Trump administration agreement and reinstate a planned offshore wind farm.

A Melting Glacier in Nepal Was a Time Bomb. There Are More to Come. — 5:04 PM ET A geologist reflects on the disaster and explains why rapid warming will make deadly glacial floods far more common.

It’s Trump’s Capital Now, but Voters Aren’t Living in It — 5:00 PM ET His obsession with remaking Washington might hurt his party politically.

Judge Throws Out Key 9/11 Confession as Tainted by Torture — 4:50 PM ET Prosecutors argued the statements by the defendant, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, were crucial evidence for the eventual death-penalty trial.

Autopsy Shows Man Killed by National Guard in Memphis Was Shot in Back — 4:43 PM ET The death of the man after a confrontation with National Guard troops is under investigation. An autopsy by a medical examiner shows that he was shot in the back and declared it a homicide.

Sun-Ways Is Testing Out Train Track Solar Farms — 4:36 PM ET A pilot program placing solar panels between the rails has proven successful enough that the idea is spreading to Italy, France and Korea.

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Jury in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial to Resume Deliberations on Monday — 4:31 PM ET To reach a verdict, jurors must agree on whether Ms. Clancy should be held criminally responsible for killing her three children.

$42 Million Abu Ghraib Jury Verdict Is Overturned on Appeal — 4:14 PM ET A Fourth Circuit panel ordered the case to be dismissed, citing a new Supreme Court ruling limiting the ability of foreign citizens to sue in U.S. court.

China Offers Condolences to Nepal While Emphasizing Disaster Began There — 4:12 PM ET China’s leader, Xi Jinping, issued his first message to Nepal’s government since the landslide on Wednesday that has left hundreds dead near the countries’ border.

Who Is Haakon, Norway’s New King? — 3:44 PM ET Crown Prince Haakon, the only son of King Harald V, will become monarch, a largely ceremonial and symbolic role.

Trump Administration Appeals Ruling Halting Mail-In Voting Rules — 3:44 PM ET The Postal Service appealed an emergency decision from Thursday that blocked it from changing its procedures for mail-in voting ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

Six Months In, Iran Appears Stronger and U.S. Goals Unclear — 3:43 PM ET Trump’s replacement of a military war with a heightened economic one is not expected to alter Iran’s strategy, while further impoverishing its people.

A Nepali city struggles to handle the many bodies on its riverbanks. — 3:42 PM ET

‘Trump Voters Are Finally Starting to Sour on Him’ — 3:19 PM ET Democrats want fighters. A former Republican has ideas.

After Whiskey With His Captors, Cuban Dissident Lands in a Miami Maelstrom — 3:16 PM ET The former political prisoner Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara is unpacking 4,000 paintings he brought to Miami from Cuba and dodging criticism from exiles who once welcomed him.

Benjamin Rosen, Who Brought Venture Capital to Tech, Dies at 93 — 3:12 PM ET An advocate for Apple on Wall Street, he was also a founding investor in early personal computing firms like Lotus and Compaq, where he served as chairman.

Fed Chairman Warsh Seeks to Calm Elevated Inflation Concerns — 3:11 PM ET In a high-profile speech, Kevin M. Warsh said the Federal Reserve was chiefly responsible for taming inflation. If price increases do not return to the central bank’s target quickly, “we have work to…

Man dies and at least six injured after sign falls at Christian festival — 5:41 PM ET A 41-year-old man died at the Big Church Festival near Steyning in West Sussex, police say.

Haaland and Cherki fire impressive Man City to victory at Palace — 5:30 PM ET Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki both score twice as Manchester City cruise to a 4-1 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers, mayor says — 5:29 PM ET Kai Wegner says the German capital and city-state would not cave in to a ransom demand for data stolen in a cyber-attack.

97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior' — 5:17 PM ET A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.

97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior' — 5:17 PM ET A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.

'It's destroying our town': Residents tell of concern after violent incidents near Middlesbrough — 5:03 PM ET Residents near Middlesbrough have told the BBC of their concern after a spate of violent incidents in their area.

Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE — 5:01 PM ET The British citizen, who lives and works in the US, has supported Trump and ICE agents in the past.

Cherki genius and Wharton excels - Palace v Man City player ratings — 5:01 PM ET How Crystal Palace and Manchester City's players rated following their Premier League match.

What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods — 4:23 PM ET Hundreds have died and thousands are missing after Wednesday's flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.

Greenland says findings on genocide allegation not final — 3:57 PM ET Experts examined the use of forced contraception on the Inuit community during the 1960s and 70s.

'I learned from Murray' - Boulter won't make wedding ring mistake — 3:55 PM ET Andy Murray has long been a guiding figure for British tennis, but newly-married Katie Boulter will not be following his lead when it comes to keeping her wedding ring safe as she prepares for the US…

US plans to cut off military aid to key Middle East ally, BBC told — 3:45 PM ET Iraqi Kurdistan fears the Trump administration's plan will make the region more vulnerable to further attacks from Iran.

Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon VIII ascends throne — 3:40 PM ET Mourners gather outside the palace as royals, politicians and citizens remember a beloved king, whose son has adopted the family motto "all for norway".

Sarfaraz denies knowing about Pakistan threat to end tour — 3:38 PM ET Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed says he and his players did not know about a Pakistan Cricket Board threat to the England and Wales Cricket Board over a Sky interview with the sons of Imran Khan.

Disorder at balloon release for man who died in A66 car crash 'put lives at risk', MP says — 3:38 PM ET Police now say they are not currently linking a deadly crash on the A66 to a fatal house fire.

Sarfaraz denies knowing about Pakistan threat to end tour — 3:38 PM ET Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed says he and his players did not know about a Pakistan Cricket Board threat to the England and Wales Cricket Board over a Sky interview with the sons of Imran Khan.

What we know about the 33 British nationals missing in Nepal — 3:21 PM ET Among those reported missing after deadly floods are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.

How England are building an attack to trouble Australia — 3:11 PM ET Former England captain Michael Vaughan predicts England's new pace quartet will trouble Australia - so what is making them effective against Pakistan?

Russia ramps up rhetoric but wants to avoid war with Nato, Western officials say — 3:05 PM ET But they say Moscow will likely continue its "hybrid activity" against Nato members, short of direct military action.

Russia ramps up rhetoric but wants to avoid war with Nato, Western officials say — 3:05 PM ET But they say Moscow will likely continue its "hybrid activity" against Nato members, short of direct military action.

U.S. appeals court rules against prediction markets, sets up likely fight at Supreme Court — 5:57 PM ET The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that sports-related event contracts are not swaps, contradicting a 3rd Circuit ruling from April.

Meta's $17 billion settlement mandates new safeguards for kids—many are promising, says safety expert — 5:08 PM ET Following a major legal settlement, Instagram and Facebook users under age 18 will soon have a daily two-hour limit and won't be able to see reactions on posts.

Trump loses bid to transfer New York hush money case to federal court — 4:56 PM ET Trump's conviction in the hush money case relates to conduct that preceded the 2016 presidential election, which led to his first term in the White House.

S&P 500 falls Friday after Fed’s Warsh highlights inflation worries, but index posts positive week — 4:50 PM ET The three major indexes posted winning weeks.

Mark Walter's insurer Delaware Life sees two banks pause sale of its products amid probes — 4:42 PM ET Walter's holding company earlier in the week said "there has been no fraud" at Delaware Life and its affiliated company, Clear Spring Life and Annuity.

Bessent attacks Warren over yen intervention query, offers ‘Foreign Exchange for Dummies’ lesson — 4:31 PM ET Treasury has not disclosed how much yen it bought, the execution rate or the current value of the position, despite Warren’s requests for details.

Next week will show how sustainable the AI trade is. Here's what's ahead, including a jobs report — 4:11 PM ET Whether artificial intelligence can sustain its advance remains to be seen.

CEO of buy now, pay later giant Affirm says high gas prices are hitting U.S. shoppers — 4:09 PM ET The national average price for gas is at $4.09 per gallon and was last below $3 on March 2.

2-year Treasury yield jumps as Warsh says Fed may 'have work to do' — 4:08 PM ET Investors assessed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish message in his keynote address at Jackson Hole.

Corn and wheat prices jump to highest prices in more than three years — 4:00 PM ET Corn and wheat futures have surged to their highest levels in more than three years. But the reasons for these recent rallies are notably different.

Stock traders warm up to Warsh as volatility index touches year-to-date low — 3:35 PM ET The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), which measures the price of 30-day options on the S&P 500 Index, fell to as low as 14.1.

Apple hikes subscription prices for Apple TV and Apple One in the U.S. — 3:09 PM ET Apple raised prices for Apple Music by $1 per month in July, citing licensing costs.

With the US and Canada locked in a trade war, fears of a recession lurk — 5:39 PM ET Analysts say Canada may lose 100,000 jobs under the current tariffs and could go into recession if the USMCA pact ends.

Before and after images show catastrophic impact of Nepal flash floods — 5:26 PM ET Before-and-after satellite images reveal the scale of destruction from Nepal’s catastrophic flash floods.

RSS chief’s US visit faces protests over Hindu nationalism — 5:25 PM ET Indian Hindu leader Mohan Bhagwat is due to speak in New York as human rights groups protest his visit.

8-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunited with mother after rescue — 5:01 PM ET Eight-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunited with mother after rescue

Forced birth control in Greenland violated women’s rights, experts find — 4:54 PM ET Truth commission to be established after two expert reports failed to agree whether scheme constituted genocide.

Haaland and Cherki doubles send Man City to EPL win at Crystal Palace — 4:53 PM ET Manchester City make it back-to-back wins to start the Premier League season as Crystal Palace slip to another defeat.

What lessons can be learned from the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster? — 4:44 PM ET Scientists are looking into cause and possible link to climate change.

Timeline: Life of Ratko Mladic, general turned ‘Butcher of Bosnia’ — 3:58 PM ET Mladic died in prison in The Hague after failed requests by Serbian authorities to secure early release to home country.

Colombia’s new president faces backlash over ‘inhumane’ deportation policy — 3:26 PM ET Less than a month into his presidency, Abelardo de la Espriella has announced effort to expel undocumented immigrants.

President Donald Trump signs order creating US Space Academy — 3:23 PM ET The president said graduates of the new academy would serve the US Space Force, NASA and the civilian flight industry.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy plans to hit Russia with ‘1,000 drones’ a day — 3:03 PM ET Ongoing Russian attacks have killed several people and wounded dozens across Ukraine.

Police fire teargas at Kenyan traders protesting higher taxes on imports — 3:02 PM ET Kenyan police fired teargas at traders in the capital Nairobi on Friday, during a protest against higher taxes.

Trump arch will alter sightlines of many Washington DC landmarks, report says — 5:36 PM ET National Park Service, which backs the 250ft arch, says it is likely to disrupt historical significance of dozens of sitesA new National Park Service report backs Donald Trump’s proposed arch, despit…

Volunteers rescue man stuck on 10,000-ft high ledge in Sierra Nevada range — 5:30 PM ET Climber, stuck on 6-in ridge, had veered off treacherous path and ‘any fall would almost certainly be fatal’An ill-fated move left a man stranded on a 6-in ledge over 10,000ft off the ground for hour…

Nepal-Tibet flash flood: number of missing people in Nepal rises to 1,924 – latest updates — 5:25 PM ET Nepali disaster authority confirms jump of more than 400 in total of those unaccounted for, with 584 deaths confirmed in Nepal and five in TibetFlood rescue efforts resumeVisual guide: how the deadly…

National Park Service supports Trump’s arch even though it would have ‘adverse effects’ on other DC monuments, report says – live — 5:22 PM ET The 133-page report released Friday says the memorial arch is likely to disrupt the historical significance of dozens of sites around US capitalSign up for the US Breaking News emailA reminder that w…

Milo Yiannopoulos, a far-right political commentator, detained by ICE — 5:13 PM ET A former editor of Breitbart News, Yiannopoulos has also served as an intern for Marjorie Taylor GreeneMilo Yiannopoulos, a far-right British political commentator, was detained by Immigration and Cu…

Judge grants hearing over bid to recant Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse allegations — 3:39 PM ET Man claims he was coached extensively by authoritiesPennsylvania says recantation is ‘highly suspect’Sandusky serving sentence after 2012 convictionA judge has granted a hearing to explore claims tha…

Police arrest seven more men in aftermath of deadly A66 crash — 3:17 PM ET Cleveland police say a total of 24 people arrested in investigation after crash that killed two officersSeven more men have been arrested as part of an operation tackling alleged organised crime afte…

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow military to discharge transgender troops — 5:16 PM ET The high court could decide to hear the case in the term that begins in October.

Nashville airport may be renamed to honor Dolly Parton — 4:55 PM ET The Tennessee governor proposed the change after the beloved singer and state native died this week.

Burning Man begins this weekend as Hawk Fire reaches 95% containment — 4:35 PM ET Around 70,000 are expected be at the Nevada desert festival, with it urging attendees to treat “everyone affected by this emergency with patience and care.”

British far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE — 3:31 PM ET The Trump supporter turned critic is being held in Louisiana, awaiting deportation.

Prominent Texas Republican predicts GOP losses over data centers — 3:30 PM ET One prominent Texas Republican predicts disaster at the polls if his party doesn't take a harder stand against data centers.

LGBTQ people struggle to get needed health care and pay for it, study finds — 3:18 PM ET LGBTQ+ people spend much more on health insurance than the rest of the population, according to a new study.

Tennessee's governor boosts fan-led push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton — 5:28 PM ET Long before 80-year-old Parton died Tuesday, fans in January 2025 started an online petition calling for officials to rename Nashville International Airport in her honor. It got renewed attention fol…

Why the tween years are a good time to talk to your kids about AI — 5:22 PM ET Caregivers can help kids understand how AI works by turning to questions that address how these products are designed, why they were built this way and how they make kids feel.

Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to 2 new health zones, bringing total to 60 areas affected — 5:16 PM ET The two new zones affected are Biena and Manguredjipa in Congo's North Kivu province, where the case fatality rate is much higher than the overall rate of 48%, due in part to delayed response efforts…

Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE in New Orleans — 5:07 PM ET U.S. immigration officials arrested controversial British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos on Thursday in New Orleans, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Neocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips — 4:24 PM ET Neocloud Lambda has raised $1B in private debt to buy Nvidia AI chips and lease them to Microsoft. It's the latest in a string of loans, underscoring the high cost of the AI boom.

An Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI — 3:30 PM ET Given 10 benchmarks for specific misaligned behaviors, the automated systems were able to improve performance on every single one without degrading overall performance.

Tennessee plans to rename Nashville airport after Dolly Parton — 5:33 PM ET Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) announced a proposal Friday to rename Nashville’s airport in honor of Dolly Parton, following the late country music star’s death earlier this week. “Dolly Parton’s extrao…

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow military's transgender ban — 5:12 PM ET The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow the Pentagon to enforce a ban on transgender troops serving in the military, rocketing the issue up to the high court for a second time.…

Crockett suggests she won't campaign with Talarico, will focus 'down ballot' — 5:00 PM ET Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said she will focus on “campaigning down ballot” in Texas, suggesting that she won’t campaign with Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico after he defeated her in th…

Massie urges passage of PRIME Act following Trump move to ease meat processing restrictions — 4:58 PM ET GOP Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.) reupped his calls Friday for Congress to remove barriers for local meat processors after President Trump announced he would make it easier for ranchers to process their o…

Roughly 50 percent of Americans are skeptical about UFO origins: Poll — 3:29 PM ET While Americans remain skeptical on alien origins, the majority believe the U.S. government isn't sharing everything.

Jeffries, Ocasio-Cortez look to November at 2026 March on Washington: 'The tide is coming' — 3:26 PM ET Civil rights leaders and Democratic lawmakers, alongside hundreds of protesters, rallied on the National Mall on Friday to commemorate the 1963 March on Washington, with many speakers emphasizing the…

Tempe mayor on move to cancel Flock cameras: 'Potential for misuse was too great' — 3:22 PM ET Corey Woods (D), the mayor of Tempe, Ariz., on Thursday defended his decision to cancel the city police department’s $80,000 contract with Flock Safety, a top automated license plate reader company,…

Milo Yiannopoulos held in ICE custody — 3:15 PM ET Far-right political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is being held at a detention center, according to the agency’s online de…

Accused WWII Memorial vandal: 'I made a big mess to get the nation’s attention' — 3:13 PM ET The woman accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall earlier this month said during a new interview that she did it to “get the nation’s attention.” Melissa Farris, 41, tol…

Ohio family decries use of photo in Republican Senate ad — 3:06 PM ET Republicans are facing backlash for a Senate campaign ad that tied Democratic candidate and former Sen. Sherrod Brown (Ohio) to a highway accident. The victims’ family is speaking out against the use…

Measles’ role in child’s death ignites fight between RFK Jr. and Pennsylvania governor — 5:42 PM ET A county coroner said that the pathologist who examined a newborn who tested positive for measles did not believe the virus played a role in the baby’s death.

Judge issues new block on Trump’s sweeping restrictions on mail-in voting — 3:41 PM ET The legal fight over the controversial measure is expected to continue.

What happened under Trump this week — 3:17 PM ET Here’s what happened under President Donald Trump and his administration this week that you may have missed.

Wyoming governor decries ‘aggressive’ behavior of federal election monitors — 3:14 PM ET The Justice Department sent observers during the state’s primary election this month. A local official said the activities exceeded their authority.

Scottie Scheffler in the mix, healthy after Friday at Tour Championship as Ryan Gerard, Viktor Hovland take the lead — 5:57 PM ET Scottie Scheffler is headed to the weekend at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta just two off the lead.

Coco Gauff backs mother's pre-rejection of US Open ticket request from friends and family: 'It was needed' — 5:57 PM ET Gauff's mother has had it with requests from certain friends and family members to sit in her player's box.

Huset’s Speedway heads for the finish line — 5:55 PM ET BRANDON, S.D. (KELO) — Kids are headed back to the classroom, but summer is still going strong at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon. The finish line is quickly approaching at Huset’s Speedway. “We had some…

Seahawks may have enough for more balanced passing attack in 2026 — 5:55 PM ET The Seahawks leaned on Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the receiving game last year, but the rest of Seattle’s receiving corp may do more for the team in 2026.

Shohei Ohtani throws bullpen session as he moves closer to return to mound — 5:55 PM ET Shohei Ohtani threw a short bullpen session on Friday as the Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star moves closer to a return to the mound. “I think it was like 20 pitches," manager Dave Roberts said before…

Is New York Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. suddenly on the roster bubble? — 5:55 PM ET Is New York Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. on the roster bubble ahead of cutdown day?

New York Giants' Jaxson Dart to sit out preseason finale vs. Jets — 5:54 PM ET New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart is not expected to play in the preseason finale against the Jets on Friday night.

South Carolina women’s basketball adds 5th-year transfer Brooke Daniels — 5:53 PM ET One of the many athletes made eligible by lawsuits against the NCAA, Michigan guard Brooke Daniels has joined Dawn Staley's South Carolina Gamecocks.

How to watch Broncos vs Vikings game tonight live. Time, stream, NFL schedule — 5:53 PM ET NFL preseason Week 3 wraps up Friday night when the Denver Broncos host the Minnesota Vikings. Time, how to watch live, streaming and NFL TV schedule.

Expert picks and predictions for college football's Week 0 slate — 5:53 PM ET Our Week 0 college football picks feature TCU vs. North Carolina in Dublin, USC's opener and several intriguing nonconference matchups.

Cymru Premier: Penybont drop to sixth as Flint Town hit back — 5:52 PM ET All the latest action from the Cymru Premier.

Panthers rule out 30 players from Friday's preseason finale vs. Texans — 5:52 PM ET The Panthers have announced that they will not dress 30 players for tonight's preseason finale against the Texans.

Bayern ease to another opening day win and Man City cruise against Crystal Palace — 5:52 PM ET Bayern Munich got the Bundesliga off to a devastating start with a 5-1 win over Stuttgart on Friday, while defending Ligue 1 champion Paris Saint-Germain needed two goals in stoppage time to rescue a…

Fiorentina vs Frosinone: Preview — 5:51 PM ET The Viola try to get their 100th season back on track in the home opener.

Caitlin Clark brings Taylor Swift into the WNBA and Swifties can’t get enough — 5:51 PM ET The Indiana Fever superstar unveiled a Taylor Swift-inspired version of her Nike Caitlin 1 signature sneaker this week

Giants vs Jets live updates and analysis of final preseason game — 5:51 PM ET The Giants will close out the preseason as the road team in their own building when they face the Jets. Here are live updates and highlights.

Blues win to move second in Women's Premiership — 5:50 PM ET Linfield beat Crusaders Strikers 7-1 to move second in the Women's Premiership while Lisburn Rangers defeat Larne 5-1.

PSG rescue another point after drawing with Lille — 5:50 PM ET On matchday two of Ligue 1, Paris Saint Germain had to dig deep to salvage another draw, with Luis Enrique's side coming from two goals down away to Lille to earn a 2-2 result.PSG went into this one…

Bayern kick off Bundesliga title defence in style — 5:50 PM ET Bayern Munich got off to a flying start in the new Bundesliga season. The German champions hosted Stuttgart and ran out 5-1 winners in a match that was closely contested in the first half before Baye…

Packers vs. Cardinals: Live score and highlights from preseason finale — 5:49 PM ET Live updates, scoring plays and highlights from the Packers' preseason finale matchup with the Cardinals from Lambeau Field on Friday night.

Maresca salutes 'unbelievable' Cherki after Man City star sinks Palace — 5:49 PM ET Enzo Maresca hailed Rayan Cherki's "unbelievable" performance in Manchester City's 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace on Friday."His performance off the ball was unbelievable.

Bengals vs. Eagles live updates: Start time, TV channel for NFL preseason game — 5:49 PM ET The Cincinnati Bengals face the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in the preseason finale before Week 1 of the NFL season.

Bengals vs. Eagles live updates: Start time, TV channel for NFL preseason game — 5:49 PM ET The Cincinnati Bengals face the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in the preseason finale before Week 1 of the NFL season.

Catalans beat Tigers after delay for power outage — 5:49 PM ET Catalans Dragons beat Castleford Tigers in a Super League match which was delayed for 35 minutes during the second half because of a power outage.

NY Mets vs Astros live updates, score and analysis of Friday game — 5:48 PM ET Follow our live updates as the New York Mets open a three-game series with the Houston Astros on Friday night at Citi Field.

Tottenham reject Danso loan move to Sunderland — 5:48 PM ET Tottenham Hotspur reject a season-long loan offer from Sunderland for defender Kevin Danso.

Novant Health, Hornets unveil progress on new Uptown practice facility — 5:47 PM ET The Novant Health Performance Center in Uptown is beginning to take shape.

Pittsburgh Steelers roster cuts: Tracking the cuts to 53 players to start 2026 — 5:47 PM ET Here we are tracking all the Steelers roster cuts as they trim the roster from 90 to 53 for the 2026 season.

Topa makes Yankees debut against Houston — 5:47 PM ET NEW YORK, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A former Chenango Valley Warrior took to the baseball field for the first time in a New York Yankees uniform. Justin Topa made his debut in the Pinstripes last night. He…

Braves' Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep to have season-ending surgeries — 5:47 PM ET Atlanta Braves right-handers Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep will have season-ending surgeries following setbacks in their rehabilitations from right elbow procedures before the season. The…

Ismael Saibari joins exclusive club with brace of assists in Bundesliga debut — 5:47 PM ET FC Bayern’s summer signing made an impact

Predicting the final 53: Special teams at the crux of difficult decisions for Bills roster cuts — 5:47 PM ET Predicting Sean McDermott’s final Buffalo Bills rosters wasn’t hard. That’s not a knock on him. His roster breakdowns by position didn’t deviate much year to year. And in large part, every NFL roster…

Little League World Series expected to bring $40 million economic boost to PA — 5:46 PM ET PENNSYLVANIA, (WTAJ) — The 2026 Little League Baseball World Series is expected to generate an estimated $40 million economic impact for Pennsylvania. The games attracted nearly 70,000 visitors to Wi…

Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (83-51) vs. Texas Rangers (66-68) — 5:46 PM ET The Brewers will look to snap their three-game losing streak to the Texas Rangers in a three-game homestand

Dolphins to sit starters in preseason finale against Falcons — 5:46 PM ET Malik Willis, De’Von Achane and many others will not play against Atlanta Falcons in Dolphins final preseason game.

Ohio State Buckeyes Picked to Win Big Ten Title — 5:46 PM ET Can anyone knock off the top-ranked Buckeyes? And where will the Iowa Hawkweyes finish in 2026?

Bryce Miller will move to the bullpen, Kade Anderson to remain in rotation for Seattle — 5:46 PM ET The Mariners make their move for the rest of 2026.

Bills rookie Kani Walker nervous but unafraid as he awaits fate with roster cutdowns looming — 5:46 PM ET ORCHARD PARK — As the ball was snapped and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Brandon Smith broke off the line of scrimmage, Kani Walker never took his eyes off Smith’s hips. Walker never flinched as…

Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham fall to Tom Brady's Birmingham City extending winless run — 5:45 PM ET Wrexham, who are co-owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, lost 2-1 on Friday at the Racecourse Ground to Birmingham City, for whom Tom Brady is a minority owner, extending the Red Dragons' winless star…

Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun: Caitlin Clark points, stats — 5:45 PM ET Follow along live to Caitlin Clark's points and stats as the Indiana Fever host the Connecticut Sun from Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Avs defenseman Makar signs $163.2M, 8-year extension, making him highest paid player in NHL history — 5:45 PM ET Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to a $163.2 million, eight-year extension on Friday that will make him the highest paid player in league history. The deal was confirmed by a person with…

Panthers' Bryce Young ranked amongst NFL's 10 most clutch QBs — 5:45 PM ET Bryce Young has been ranked as one of the NFL's most clutch quarterbacks.

If you want to watch Bayern Munich on your TV, you might be out of luck — 5:45 PM ET Were you able to get the Bayern Munich game on your TV.

Improved Raiders defense, Mike Washington Jr. shine in preseason finale — 5:45 PM ET Las Vegas doesn’t get into end zone but moves ball efficiently; Klint Kubiak’s concern about WRs still rings true

Yankees Reveal Max Fried Will Return Against Red Sox — 5:44 PM ET The New York Yankees are taking on the Boston Red Sox this weekend

Tarik Skubal’s Former Tigers Teammates Send Shots Ahead of Detroit Return With Dodgers — 5:43 PM ET Dodgers superstar Tarik Skubal is only a few weeks into his time with LA, but he is headed back to Detriot to face his old teammates.

ESPN Predicts Arch Manning’s Landing Spot in 2027 NFL Draft — 5:43 PM ET ESPN has projected a notable landing spot for Arch Manning in its early look at the 2027 NFL Draft, sending the highly regarded quarterback to the Arizona Cardinals. The prediction comes well before…

Predicting the Boston Celtics starters for the 2026-27 NBA regular season — 5:43 PM ET Will Payton Pritchard start? What about Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez? Who else could have a shot at starting for the Celtics next season?

Commanders vs. Ravens live updates: Start time, TV channel for NFL preseason game — 5:43 PM ET The Washington Commanders face the Baltimore Ravens in the final preseason game for both teams. Follow live updates.

Pavlović: ‘We just keep going’ — 5:43 PM ET Bayern kicked off the defence of their Bundesliga title in style by beating VfB Stuttgart 5-1 at home on Friday night. “Starting the season like that is a dream. It’s the result we’d wished for,...

Steelers appear set on keeping four quarterbacks, but who is the odd man out if that decision changes? — 5:56 PM ET A hypothetical look at Pittsburgh's QB quandary

Jamey Eisenberg's Fantasy Football Tight End Tiers 3.0: What rounds to draft and target your TEs in 2026 — 5:46 PM ET Tier-based rankings allow you to avoid missing out on position runs in your drafts

Week 0 college football predictions for Kalshi, Polymarket, Underdog: Virginia-NC State, UNLV-Memphis — 5:45 PM ET SportsLine's advanced model has locked in its Week 0 college football predictions from 10,000 simulations

NFL cut tracker: Team-by-team breakdown of players who are subject to waivers — 5:44 PM ET All 32 teams must trim their rosters to 53 players by Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. ET

Todd Golden signs contract extension: New deal for Florida coach worth $49.5 million for six years — 5:39 PM ET Golden will be one of the top-five highest-paid coaches in college basketball, earning $7.5 million in 2026-27

Jamey Eisenberg's Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Tiers 3.0: Where to target WRs in every round of your drafts — 5:32 PM ET Tier-based rankings allow you to avoid missing out on position runs in your drafts

Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 in bonus bets by targeting Jets-Giants, NFL, college football on Friday — 5:22 PM ET DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager (paid within 21 days) for NFL, college football betting on Friday

AEW All In 2026: Complete card and matches, live stream, where to watch and start time for Sunday — 5:16 PM ET Complete viewing information for AEW All In at London's Wembley Stadium

Predicting NFL All-Pros at every defensive position: Young Browns, Seahawks stars among those to watch in 2026 — 5:03 PM ET Jared Verse, Byron Murphy II lead a crop of rising defensive stars poised to make the leap to first-team honors this season

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for Jets-Giants, NFL, college football on Friday — 5:02 PM ET Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for NFL, college football betting on Friday

Fantasy football rankings 2026: Busts and riskiest picks by model that called McLaurin's down season — 4:37 PM ET SportsLine simulated the new NFL season 10,000 times and identified Fantasy football busts 2026 and the riskiest Fantasy picks to fade during your Fantasy football draft prep

Rays reach $2.3 billion deal for new stadium in Tampa with eyes on opening for 2029 season — 4:30 PM ET The new ballpark will replace Tropicana Field, which has been the Rays' home stadium since their 1998 debut

Jamey Eisenberg's Fantasy Football Running Back Tiers 3.0: What rounds to target every RB in your 2026 drafts — 4:17 PM ET Tier-based rankings allow you to avoid missing out on position runs in your drafts

MLB suspends Guardians prospect after falsified age and identity discovered, per report — 4:17 PM ET Great lengths were taken to make a young Dominican prospect appear several years younger than his actual age

HQ PM Newsletter 8/28/2026 — 3:34 PM ET What to watch Friday: Skubal returns to Detroit with Dodgers, NFL preseason + more best bets

Jamey Eisenberg's Fantasy Football Quarterback Tiers 3.0: The definitive plan on how to draft QBs in 2026 — 3:34 PM ET Tier-based rankings allow you to avoid missing out on position runs in your drafts

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Skubal returns to Detroit, Giants vs. Jets and more — 3:30 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

Virginia vs. NC State prediction, pick, odds, spread: Cavaliers, Wolfpack meet in rare Week 0 league battle — 3:15 PM ET It may be early in the season, but there's a lot on the line when NC State takes on a Virginia team coming off 11 wins in 2025

Can Xabi Alonso remake Chelsea in his image? The former Real Madrid manager searches for control in the chaos — 3:15 PM ET Xabi Alonso built his reputation on dominant possession, but early signs at Stamford Bridge suggest a willingness to adapt his system to fit the Premier League's frantic pace.

North Carolina vs. TCU prediction, pick, odds, spread: Tar Heels, Horned Frogs kick off Week 0 in Dublin — 3:15 PM ET Bill Belichick looks to get North Carolina off on the right foot and avenge last year's 48-14 drubbing at the hands of the Horned Frogs

How to bet on 2026 college football Week 0: Betting guide, trends, odds, schedule, previews, promo codes, more — 3:03 PM ET Our college football betting guide tells you where to bet on CFB Week 0, gives odds, betting trends, schedule, promo offers, and more

Leeds go back top with thumping win at St Helens — 5:59 PM ET Leeds Rhinos go back to the top of the Super League standings on points difference with a rare and comprehensive away win at St Helens.

Huddersfield upset Leigh with five-try win — 5:31 PM ET Huddersfield Giants score five tries to upset in-form Leigh and keep the Leopards waiting to secure their place in the Super League play-offs.

Haaland and Cherki fire impressive Man City to victory at Palace — 5:30 PM ET Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki both score twice as Manchester City cruise to a 4-1 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Cherki genius and Wharton excels - Palace v Man City player ratings — 5:01 PM ET How Crystal Palace and Manchester City's players rated following their Premier League match.

Arsenal & Barca monitor Rashford - Saturday's gossip — 4:48 PM ET Arsenal monitor Marcus Rashford, Chelsea eye Monaco's Lamine Camara and Valencia push for Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott, plus more.

Greaves loses thriller to Cross on European debut — 4:35 PM ET Beau Greaves narrowly loses 6-5 to Rob Cross on her European Tour debut in the Hungarian Darts Trophy.

Injury uncertainty led to 'intrusive thoughts' for Alcaraz — 4:16 PM ET Seven-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz says not knowing when he would be able to return from a wrist injury was most challenging part of his long absence.

'I learned from Murray' - Boulter won't make wedding ring mistake — 3:55 PM ET Andy Murray has long been a guiding figure for British tennis, but newly-married Katie Boulter will not be following his lead when it comes to keeping her wedding ring safe as she prepares for the US…

How will Scottish clubs respond to Euro disappointments? — 3:21 PM ET Read the best storylines before this weekend's full card of Scottish Premiership fixtures.

What will Jackson bring to Villa with Watkins set for exit? — 3:14 PM ET BBC Sport examines what new striker Nicolas Jackson will bring to Aston Villa, with Ollie Watkins looking set to join Al-Hilal.

How England are building an attack to trouble Australia — 3:11 PM ET Former England captain Michael Vaughan predicts England's new pace quartet will trouble Australia - so what is making them effective against Pakistan?

St Helens playoff hopes hang by a thread after thrashing by Leeds — 5:20 PM ET St Helens 6-34 LeedsRhinos return to top of table after running in six triesIf you needed any further proof that Super League’s two most successful sides are travelling in opposite directions in 2026…

Cherki and Haaland double up in Manchester City cruise at Crystal Palace — 4:59 PM ET All who attend the Rayan Cherki show know the ticket comes with a guarantee of entertainment. Enzo Maresca, a manager famed for his obsessive positional control, does not need to put limits on the Ma…

All 30 Ridley Scott Movies, Ranked From Worst to Best — 5:08 PM ET Historical epics, dystopian futures, crime thrillers, a few androids and so many Russell Crowe accents. Travel from the distant past to the 'Alien' future as we rank the legendary director’s films.

Dave Franco Says Raunchy ‘Idiots’ Scene Is “Craziest Thing” He’s Done on Camera — 4:19 PM ET The star-producer talks bringing the project back from the dead, and how a key motel scene goes toe to toe with Jeff Daniels' famous ‘Dumb and Dumber' moment.

Sorry, Haters, the Gwyneth Paltrow–Sam Altman Hamptons Dinner Party Is Apparently On Hold — 4:19 PM ET After a viral backlash to an invitation, Paltrow clapped back with an AI-generated guest list of her own.

How to Watch 2026 Little League World Series Championship Weekend Live Online — 3:58 PM ET Four of 20 teams remain — two from the U.S. and two international — as we head into the final stage of the annual 12-day tournament.

Top Toronto Fest Party Host Expects More Studio Bashes, Tighter Budgets: “No One Is Throwing Money Around” — 3:27 PM ET For TIFF's 51st edition, Charles Khabouth predicts his downtown restaurants and nightclubs will have more talent dinners and premiere parties than last year, even as major studios and streamers reduc…

‘Adults’ Star Amita Rao Is Not Issa, But She Sure Loves Playing Her — 3:07 PM ET The breakout star of FX's Gen Z comedy is ready to dig into season two, especially the internet's favorite love triangle: "What was always been interesting to me was the tension between Issa and Anto…

The ‘Odyssey’ Scholar Emily Wilson, a Critic of the Movie, Is Redoing Her Translation — 5:55 PM ET Wilson, who was the first woman to translate the Homeric tale into English, caused a firestorm when she criticized Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film.

Roy Slaper, Unlikely ‘Legend’ of Denim, Dies at 54 — 5:34 PM ET After filling his apartment with industrial sewing machines, he began producing high-end jeans that made him famous with denim-heads in the days of lumberjack chic.

Peter Cullen, Who Voiced Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers,’ Dies at 85 — 3:45 PM ET He voiced the main protagonist of the “Transformers” franchise on television and in blockbuster films for more than four decades. He also had success as Eeyore in “Winnie the Pooh” cartoons.

A New Declaration of Independence for America’s 250th Birthday From Arion Press — 3:11 PM ET In the heart of tech-mad San Francisco, Arion Press makes some of the world’s most sought-after dead-tree artifacts, including a new riff on the Declaration of Independence.

Everything We Know About ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ — 5:24 PM ET More than a decade after the last installment of “Grand Theft Auto” released, players are finally getting “GTA 6” on Nov. 19. Per the official description for “GTA 6” from publisher Rockstar Games, “…

Hooters Restaurant Movie in the Works — Film News in Brief — 5:20 PM ET First the Blackberry and Hot Cheetos got the feature film treatment, and now: “Hooters: The Movie.” Based on real-life events that took place at the restaurant, the founders of Hooters are turning th…

LISTEN: Holywater Tech Chief Bogdan Nesvit on the Explosive Growth of Microdramas: ‘Studios and Creators are Knocking on Our Doors’ — 5:11 PM ET On today’s episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business,” Bogdan Nesvit, co-CEO and co-founder of Holywater Tech, details the explosive growth of the company’s My Drama and My Muse apps, and he details wh…

Gladys Knight Cuts Back on Performing as She Transitions to ‘Next Stage’ of Career and Life — 4:52 PM ET After three quarters of a century under the spotlight, Gladys Knight is ready to take things a little slower. Knight announced on Instagram on Thursday that she will be performing less, and will focu…

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