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• How to watch the Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs: Live stream info, schedule, preview

  28-08-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunday, August 30 features an exciting MLB tripleheader on NBC and Peacock. First, at 12:00 PM ET, the Miami Marlins face the Washington Nationals in the MLB Sunday Leadoff game. Then, at 3:00 PM, the Houston Astros take on the New York Mets at Citi Field. Later, at 7:00 PM, Sunday Night Baseball heads to Wrigley Field as the Cincinnati Reds go head-to-head with the Chicago Cubs. See below for additional information on how to watch each game.2016 Cubs World Series champion Anthony Rizzo and 1990
  
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• Mets vs. Astros: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/28/26

  29-08-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 26: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets looks on prior to the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Mets at Citi Field on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by CJ Lauretani/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images Mets lineupA.J. Ewing – CFFrancisco Lindor – SSBo Bichette – 3BCarson Benge – RFLuis Robert Jr. – LFJared Young – 1BMarcus Semien – 2BBrett Baty – DHLuis To
  
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• Dustin Hogue signs with Crifo Wines Ruvo di Puglia

  29-08-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Dustin Hogue from the USA plays for Real Sebastiani Rieti during the Italian Championship Basket Old Wild West Serie A2 Season 2024-2025 match between Real Sebastiani Rieti and Bi.Emme Service Libertas Livorno in Rieti, Italy, on December 14, 2025, at PalaSojourner. (Photo by Alessio Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images RUVO DI PUGLIA, Italy — Crifo Wines Ruvo di Puglia signed veteran American Dustin Hogue to anchor its interior defense and provide a battle-tested
  
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• Cavs fans approve of team’s offseason moves

  29-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 22: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with fans after the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s been a rollercoaster of an offseason for the Clevel
  
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• Avalanche D Cale Makar becomes NHL's first $20M player in massive deal

  28-08-2026 23:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Colorado Avalanche have locked defenseman Cale Makar in for the long term at a record-setting price.The team announced on Friday, Aug. 28 that it signed the two-time Norris Trophy winner to an eight-year extension. His representative, Bartlett Hockey, posted that the deal is worth $163.2 million, with an annual cap hit of $20.4 million.That will make Makar, 27, the highest-paid player in the NHL when the deal kicks in during the 2027-28 season. He's the league's first $20 million player and
  
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• South Carolina women’s basketball adds 5th-year transfer Brooke Daniels

  28-08-2026 23:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The women’s college basketball season begins in less than 70 days, but additions are still being made to rosters.On Friday, Aug. 28, South Carolina announced the signing of Brooke Quarles Daniels, a fifth-year transfer.Daniels, who played four seasons at basketball at Oakland and then Michigan, was granted a fifth year of eligibility thanks to a lawsuit filed in California - one of the several cases this summer where college athletes are suing the NCAA to gain extra eligibility.Back in Jun
  
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• BREAKING NEWS: Avalanche Sign Cale Makar To Record $163.2 Million Contract

  28-08-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cale Makar is now the highest-paid player in NHL history.The Colorado Avalanche signed their star defenseman to an eight-year, $163.2 million contract extension Friday, giving Makar a league-record $20.4 million annual average value and keeping him in Colorado through the 2034-35 season. The deal more than doubles his previous $9 million AAV and makes him the first player in NHL history to surpass $20 million per season.It is a remarkable jump for a league that has seen its salary records climb
  
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• What Cale Makar's Record-Breaking $163.2 Million Extension Means For The Wild, Quinn Hughes

  28-08-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Minnesota Wild may not have been involved in Cale Makar's contract negotiations with the Colorado Avalanche, but the result could have major ramifications in Minnesota.Makar and the Avalanche have agreed to an eight-year, $163.2 million contract extension, carrying an average annual value of $20.4 million.For the Wild, that number immediately matters for one reason: Quinn Hughes.Hughes is entering the final season of the six-year, $47.1 million contract he originally signed with the Vancouve
  
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• Seahawks vs Chiefs Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NFL Preseason Game

  28-08-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks close out their preseason schedule Friday night with a trip to Arrowhead to face the Kansas City Chiefs.Seattle enters the exhibition finale as a 1.5-point road favorite, and with the Seahawks expected to give at least some of their key players work, there is plenty to like about the visitors in this matchup.That has me siding with Seattle in my Seahawks vs
  
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• Mystics vs Sparks Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

  28-08-2026 23:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The Washington Mystics wrap up a back-to-back set when they face the Los Angeles Sparks for the third and final time this season.Nneka Ogwumike only has a handful of games left, and my free WNBA picks & Mystics vs. Sparks predictions expect the future Hall of Famer to make the most of her remaining court time in front of the home crowd on Friday, Aug. 28.Read on to see why I’m backing the Over on
  
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• How Donna Orender's Upshot League filled a gap in women's basketball

  28-08-2026 23:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deja Kelly wasn’t sure what to expect when she signed with the Charlotte Crown back in May.After playing her college ball at Oregon and North Carolina, Kelly spent some time in training camp with the Las Vegas Aces in 2025, played in Athletes Unlimited last winter, and also worked in television for the Big Ten Network. As summer approached, she wanted to keep playing basketball, but knew options were limited - especially if she wanted to play in the U.S. where her friends and family could
  
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• Florida's Todd Golden reportedly signs 6-year contract extension, making him one of nation's highest-paid men's basketball coaches

  28-08-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florida men’s basketball coach Todd Golden has signed a six-year contract extension to stay in Gainesville, according to several reports. The school has yet to officially announce the agreement, which runs through the 2031-32 season. The extension has a total value of $49.5 million, Golden’s agent told the Orlando Sentinel. The $8.25 million average annual salary makes Golden the second-highest paid coach in college basketball behind Kansas’ Bill Self ($8.85 million), according
  
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• Breaking down the top Group of Six commits in the 2027 cycle

  28-08-2026 22:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Delaware — yes, Delaware — made a massive splash on the recruiting trail on Friday afternoon as Amarillo (Texas) Palo Duro four-star quarterback Julian Reese II announced his commitment to the Blue Hens.The CUSA program was able to beat out UNLV, UTEP, Houston and others for the coveted athlete who’s got his sights set on being a signal-caller at the next level. It’s one of the bigger recruiting victories for the entire Group of Six in the 2027 cycle. $19.99 gets you a FU
  
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• 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball Roster: Projected starting lineup and key bench players

  28-08-2026 22:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 12: Malachi Moreno #24 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates after a play during the second half in the second round of the 2026 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament against the Missouri Tigers at Bridgestone Arena on March 12, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the addition of Missouri transfer forward Mark Mitchell (pending his eligibility case), Kentucky Basketball’s 2026-27 roster is now finalized.After an o
  
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• Klint Kubiak open to naming Aidan O'Connell QB2, Fernando Mendoza QB3

  28-08-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza might start his rookie season as a third-stringer.Coach Klint Kubiak has not said who his starting quarterback is, but it's widely expected to be Kirk Cousins. Kubiak was asked today whether, if Cousins is the starter, Mendoza or Aidan O'Connell will be the backup. And Kubiak said that decision has not yet been made."We've got three guys that are ready to play. It's going to be some hard decisions on who's 1, who's 2. That's not a decision we have to make tod
  
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• Dodgers vs Tigers LIVE: Skubal's dramatic Detroit return, where to watch

  28-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Less than a month after he was traded, Tarik Skubal will confront the most surreal experience he can imagine: Climbing the Comerica Park mound aiming to shut down the Detroit Tigers. Skubal will make his first start for his old team after they dealt him to the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 1, marrying the game's most dominant left-hander with its burgeoning dynasty. Friday, Aug. 28, Skubal will cope with what he left behind. "I'm sure it will be emotional
  
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• Gopher basketball sets challenging non-conference schedule

  28-08-2026 22:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jan 17, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved reacts during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images | Ron Johnson-Imagn Images The non-conference portion of the Gopher Men’s team is reportedly set. Ryan James of Gopher Gazette was the first to report it and it has now been released. Last season, Minnesota played two teams from power conferences in their non-conference por
  
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• Sens Nation Podcast: Who Gets The C? And We Rank The Best Five Ottawa-Born Senators

  28-08-2026 22:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Sens Nation Podcast with Steve Warne and Gregg KennedyIf the Senators go with a defenseman as their next captain, who should it be, Jake Sanderson or Thomas Chabot?In this episode of Sens Nation, the official Ottawa Senators Podcast of The Hockey News, THN Ottawa Site Editor Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy examine the case for both players, including leadership, loyalty, contracts, stability and safeguarding against another captain eventually wanting out.They also discuss Connor Hellebuyck&rsq
  
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• Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schwellenbach to have surgery

  28-08-2026 22:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Atlanta Braves have announced that injured starting pitcher Hurston Waldrep will have to undergo “Tommy John” surgery and fellow starter Spencer Schwellenbach will also have surgery on the same elbow fracture he suffered last year.Waldrep will likely miss all of 2027. No timetable on Schwellenbach is available.This is a developing story.
  
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• Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach will have surgery, plus updates on Spencer Strider and Robert Suarez

  28-08-2026 22:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Atlanta Braves have announced that injured starting pitcher Hurston Waldrep will have to undergo “Tommy John” surgery and fellow starter Spencer Schwellenbach will also have surgery on the same elbow fracture he suffered last year.Waldrep will likely miss all of 2027. No timetable on Schwellenbach is available.This is a developing story. Ahead of today’s press conference with Walt Weiss, the Atlanta Braves broke the news that both Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwelenbach we
  
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• Should The Senators Delay Naming A New Captain?

  28-08-2026 22:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the most popular topics amongst Sens Nation since the Brady Tkachuk trade has been who will replace him as captain.Cases have been made for all four of the current alternate captains: Thomas Chabot, Claude Giroux, Jake Sanderson and Tim Stutzle.With Drake Batherson’s camp in heavy negotiations and the September 15th deadline for an eight-year extension fast approaching, his name has even been thrown in the hat, with the captaincy possibly being part of the offer.Steve Warne and Greg
  
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• NFL cuts tracker LIVE as teams trim rosters to 53 before deadline

  28-08-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 NFL preseason is winding down, and so two is the period during which NFL teams are allowed to carry 90 players on their active rosters.The NFL's 53-man roster deadline will take place at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 30. That means a total of 1,184 NFL roster spots will evaporate overnight as part of the annual culling of the league's work force.Of course, many of the players cut will soon find jobs on practice squads. NFL teams are allowed to sign as many as 17 individuals to their practic
  
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• Replacing Klay Thompson’s shooting volume

  28-08-2026 22:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - APRIL 29: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a photo with Caleb Martin #16, Kyrie Irving #11, Max Christie #00, Dereck Lively II #2 and Jason Kidd during the 2026-26 Rookie of the Year Presentation on April 29, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright
  
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• Jets vs. Giants: Gametime, TV, Announcers, Online Streaming, NFL Network Replay, and More

  28-08-2026 22:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 16: Braelon Allen #0 of the New York Jets in action during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between New York Jets and New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 16, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won 31-12. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images Tonight’s preseason finale between the Jets and the Giants kicks off at 7:30 pm Eastern from MetLife Stadium. Although both teams call MetLife Stadium, this is technically considered a
  
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• Yankees Mailbag: Bullpen fatigue and salary cap concerns

  28-08-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 26: Luis Gil #81 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on April 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Maria Lysaker/Getty Images) | Getty Images Good afternoon everyone, it’s time to dive back into the mailbag and answer some of your questions. Remember to send in your questions for our weekly call by e-mail to pinstripealleyblog [at] gmail [dot] com.Actionthrill asks:As one of the highest spending teams in
  
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• Going Beyond the Game for WNBA All-Star 2027

  28-08-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WNBA All-Star 2027 will be in San Francisco. | NBAE via Getty Images The 2027 WNBA All-Star Game coming to the Bay Area is a testament to what the Golden State Valkyries have built in such a short time… a passionate fanbase, sellout energy, and a community that has embraced women’s basketball at scale. — Zaileen Janmohamed, CEO, Bay Area Host CommitteeFor former athlete and Bay Area resident Shamekka Marty, the announcement that the Golden State Valkyries will host WNBA All-St
  
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• The Rockets eventually need a stretch five

  28-08-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 9: Myles Turner #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks plays defense during the game against the Houston Rockets on November 9, 2025 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Bucks Reacts Survey Results: A plurality of fans predict over 30 wins this season

  28-08-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 10: Myles Turner #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum on April 10, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images As the season inches closer, we wanted to take the pulse
  
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• Sandro Mamukelashvili shines as Georgia routs Montenegro in FIBA World Cup qualifying

  28-08-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 7, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) walks into State Farm Arena before a game against the Atlanta Hawks. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Sandro Mamukelashvili and Georgia opened up the second round of FIBA World Cup qualifying on Friday with a thoroughly dominant win over Montenegro, 101-74.Georgia never trailed in the game and led for all but 13 seconds of the contest. Mamu was at the center of much
  
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• 4-star SF Markus Kerr commits to Xavier

  28-08-2026 21:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While on his official visit to Xavier, four-star small forward Markus Kerr has decided to commit to Richard Pitino and the Musketeers, his agent Nate Conley told Rivals. The 6-foot-6 rising senior out of Wellington Sports Academy (FL) considered  Baylor, Maryland, NC State, and Tennessee as his other finalists. Kerr is ranked as the No. 62 overall recruit in the 2027 class and the No. 16 ranked small forward, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, an average of a
  
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