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• Klay Thompson won’t solve the Heat’s biggest problem

  24-08-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 16: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after making a basket against the Sacramento Kings during the first half of the NBA play-in tournament game at Golden 1 Center on April 16, 2025 in Sacramento, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images The M
  
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• Yankees Birthday of the Day: Ron Guidry

  28-08-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK - JULY 9: Ron Guidry waves to the fans during the New York Yankees 59th annual old-timers' day before the start of the Yankees game on July 9, 2005 at Yankee Stadium. Cleveland defeated the Yankees 8-7. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) | Getty Images Ron Guidry. “Louisiana Lightning.” For Yankees fans of a certain age, there is a good chance he was their guy. He broke into the bigs at age 24 in 1975, but it wasn’t until two years later that he locked down a spot in
  
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• Fantasy Football Fades: 3 big-name tight ends our analysts are avoiding at ADP in 2026 drafts

  28-08-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The last position on our roundtable fades series for the week is tight end. Yahoo is also offering a new TE Premium format this season you can check out more details on here. The TE position can fall off fast if you're not too careful in your draft, though there are also plenty of opportunities to find gems in the later rounds. Today, analyst Scott Pianowski, Ray Garvin and Hayden Winks share the one tight end they're fading going into 2026 fantasy football drafts. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy
  
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• NFL Training Camp News Roundup: QB battles for Browns, Falcons, Raiders among notable stories for fantasy football

  28-08-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It definitely doesn't feel like it's summer out there anymore. It feels like draft season. Pumpkin spice lattes are already everywhere! Anyway, we're four games into Week 3 of the NFL preseason as we prep for the 2026 season. There's a good chance a lot of you are partaking in fantasy football drafts this weekend as well.Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL seasonWith that, you'll need to be up-to-date on the latest news from around the league. One big development we'r
  
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• John Calipari calls on commissioners to be '(expletives)' in pro-to-college debate

  28-08-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arkansas men's basketball coach John Calipari, one of the most respected voices in the sport, expressed his concern with teams filling their rosters due to legal battles in a recent podcast appearance.Calipari, discussing the matter on "The Sideline" with Andy Katz, said he understands why teams would want to add players like former Missouri center Mark Mitchell, who received an extra year of eligibility to play at Kentucky, or former St. John's guard RJ Luis, who signed G-League deals before re
  
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• New Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla was, and still is, a Steelers fan

  28-08-2026 17:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  To this day, plenty of Seahawks fans believe the Super Bowl XL officials who were wearing black and white were secretly wearing black and yellow. One person openly wearing black and yellow during the game was new Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla.On Wednesday, after the owners voted to approve the sale of the team to a group led by Khosla, the self-made billionaire made it clear that he was — and still is — a fan of the team that kept the Seahawks from winning their first NFL championship
  
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• Tempo vs Aces Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

  28-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The Las Vegas Aces enjoyed a mini summer break with five days off before hosting the Toronto Tempo tonight.Funny enough, Vegas’ most recent foe was Toronto, which brings a skeleton crew to Sin City on Friday.
   
  The Tempo had only seven healthy bodies in that 88-78 home loss to the Aces last weekend, and could be left with similar numbers tonight, most notably missing size in the frontcourt.Toront
  
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• Andy Green explains reluctance to become Mets manager next season: ‘The family consideration is real’

  28-08-2026 16:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Mets have said from the very beginning that the plan is for interim manager Andy Green to return to a front office role upon the completion of this season. While there continues to be nothing but rave reviews since Green took over as the new head man, those plans don’t appear set to change. People familiar with the Mets’ internal thinking recently shared those sentiments with SNY’s Chelsea Janes, and now Green himself has confirmed it with The Athletic. The 4
  
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• Deion Sanders must testify in Shilo's bankruptcy trial — after Georgia Tech game (if at all)

  28-08-2026 16:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colorado coach Deion Sanders has gotten a ruling on the question of whether he'll be required to testify in Shilo's upcoming bankruptcy trial.The bad news? Deion did not successfully quash the subpoena.The good news? He won't have to testify in the days preceding the regular-season opener at Georgia Tech, next Thursday night.The best news? His testimony likely won't be needed at all.Via Christopher Kamrani of The Athletic, Sanders has been ordered to testify on Friday, September 4, at 1:30 p.m.
  
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• 2026-27 Big East Men’s Basketball Summer Vibe Check: Providence Friars

  28-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This was the loneliest looking photo of Ryan Mela that I saw in the hopper. | Photo by Porter Binks/Getty Images Team: Providence Friars2025-26 Record: 15-18, 7-13 Big East2025-26 Big East Finish: Tied for seventh with Marquette and Butler, ended up as the #9 seed by way of head to head record against those two teams; one game behind DePaul, one game ahead of a tie for last between Xavier and Georgetown.Final 2025-26 Computer RankingsNET: #78
  KenPom.com: #67
  BartTorvik.com: #70Postseason: The Fr
  
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• Fantasy Football: From Jaxson Dart to Parker Washington, we present the 2026 All-Breakout Team

  28-08-2026 16:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There are several different avenues to winning a fantasy championship, but one of the most tried and true is identifying and drafting breakout players. Very few teams that drafted Drake Maye and Jaxon Smith-Njigba at their preseason prices last year fell short of the goal. Finding a superstar in the middle rounds, or an every-week starter at the end of drafts, is an advantage worth pursuing year in and year out.So who are the "Diamonds in the Rough" for the upcoming season? May I present the 202
  
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• Best Lions content of the week: Goff, St. Brown discuss their telepathy

  28-08-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The connection between a quarterback and wide receiver is one of the more storied partnerships in all of sports, and for good reason. So many details go into the artistry that occurs between the two positions on gameday. And if you are looking for proof, just ask one of the best duos in NFL—Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.“When you watch Goff and St. Brown on the field, you can see they’re finishing each other’s sentences — i
  
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• Some Encouraging Injury News on Matt Savoie

  28-08-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman provided Sportsnet’s Mark Spector with an update on the injuries to Matt Savoie and Frederik Andersen.It was revealed on Thursday that four players would miss training camp. Savoie and Andersen were among them, with Mattias Janmark and Alec Regula the others. For Savoie and Andersen, it was expected that October might be a return month, although no exact timeline was provided. Bowman indicated that Savoie is expected to return much sooner than Andersen,
  
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• Slaying the boogeyman: History behind Illinois and UConn

  28-08-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s no secret that the UConn Huskies have been the boogeyman, or monster hiding under the bed, for the Illinois men’s basketball program in recent memory. It all started back in 2024, when the Illini were amidst a magical March Madness run and ended up being tasked with facing a juggernaut Huskies team in the Elite Eight. Things started off competitively in the game, with the score tied at 23 with two minutes to go in the first half, and both teams in the fight. And that’s whe
  
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• Hacking the Default Rankings: Where to find value in your fantasy football draft

  28-08-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With one weekend of preseason football left and roster cutdown day fast approaching, it's safe to say that the fantasy football season is in full swing. Friends, family, and bitter rivals will gather across the country to renew leagues and put bragging rights on the line for a shot at fantasy glory.We have recently released our Top-200 PPR rankings, which are available free of charge to all readers and will be updated regularly until the start of the season. The Rotoworld rankings listed below a
  
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• Al Michaels made a "Lake America" joke during Patriots-Browns game

  28-08-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Legendary play-by-play specialist Al Michaels returned to the booth on Thursday night for the Prime Video preseason game, between the Patriots and the Browns. And Michaels, who has been known to make a non-football topical reference or two, commented on one specific current event during the game."That is Lake Erie," Michaels said while the screen displayed an overhead shot of the Browns' stadium. "We think it is still called Lake Erie on the right. We're not quite sure at this point. But we'll b
  
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• Five Commanders to watch in preseason finale vs. Ravens

  28-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Most Commanders you’ll see featured during the 2026 campaign won’t play Friday night’s preseason finale against Baltimore.  Head coach Dan Quinn made the crystal clear this week, saying frontline players would get heavy reps in Wednesday’s joint practice against the Ravens to cap their training camp.  That means the cast you see Friday at M&T Bank Stadium will feature those battling for spots near the bottom of the 53-man depth chart and the practice squad.
  
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• These Bills helped their cause vs. Steelers in final preseason game

  28-08-2026 16:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 22: Buffalo Bills defensive end Mike Danna (51) leaves the field following the National Football League preseason game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns on August 22, 2026, at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Buffalo Bills ended their 2026 preseason 3-0 with a dazzling comeback win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night, and now have 53-man roster dec
  
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• Three NHL PTO Candidates For The Maple Leafs Ahead Of Training Camp

  28-08-2026 16:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A few NHL teams have already organized professional try-out (PTO) opportunities ahead of training camp. The Vancouver Canucks were the latest team to dish out a PTO to goaltender Chris Driedger on Thursday. On Tuesday, the Washington Capitals signed goalie Cal Peterson to a PTO, and the Calgary Flames brought in Alex Nylander on a try-out, ending his time in the Toronto Maple Leafs' organization.Last year, Toronto signed goaltender James Reimer to a PTO, who previously served in the crease for t
  
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• Where could Connor Hellebuyck land after doubling-down on trade demand?

  28-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 13: Connor Hellebuyck #37 of the Winnipeg Jets skates during warmups against the Vegas Golden Knights before their game at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Jets 6-2. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) | Getty Images The behind-the-scenes battle between the Winnipeg Jets and goalie Connor Hellebuyck went public on Thursday when the Vezina-winning goaltender released a statement reiterating that he is demanding a tra
  
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• How each first-round pick wins (and loses) your fantasy football league: Buy Jonathan Taylor, fade James Cook

  28-08-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draft season is here, and that means you’re on the clock (not literally, don’t panic). People say you can’t win or lose your draft in the first round. I disagree. This is how I think every pick can take down your league or take down your team. The players are listed in order of DraftKings ADP.GET YOUR FREE ROTOWORLD FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT KIT HERE!Jahmyr Gibbs⇒ Boom ScenarioIf we’re ever going to get a new Christian McCaffrey, it will be via Jahmyr Gibbs. The superst
  
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• Seahawks 2026 draft class facing uphill battle after Bud Clark injury

  28-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2026 season with plenty of young players looking for an opportunity, but the path from draft pick to NFL contributor is rarely straightforward. For Seattle’s rookie class, that process has already become more complicated. So far, Jadarian Price appears to be the only realistic option from the class to contribute immediately as a rookie.Bud Clark is out for the season after suffering a broken ankle on Seattle’s first defensive snap against the Tennesse
  
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• Interview with the Enemy: Dallas Cowboys

  28-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 18: Donovan Ezeiruaku #6 of the Dallas Cowboys pulls off Taliese Fuaga #75 of the New Orleans Saints helmet during joint practice at River Ridge Playing Fields on August 18, 2026 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images The New Orleans Saints will head to Arlington to face the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL preseason. To break it down, David Halprin of Blogging The Boys joins us to preview this wee
  
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• Cooper Flagg’s 1-of-1 Rookie Debut Patch Will Headline Record Fanatics Collect Auction After Wild Rhode Island Pursuit

  28-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The most anticipated rookie sports card of the year has officially found its stage.Fanatics Collect announced that the coveted 2025-26 Topps Cooper Flagg 1-of-1 Rookie Debut Patch Autograph is heading to the auction block as the crown jewel of its September Premier Auction, running from Sept. 10–24. In an unprecedented alignment of modern basketball grails, the event will also feature the 1-of-1 Rookie Debut Patches for fellow top prospects Dylan Harper and Kon Knueppel, marking the f
  
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• Can Commanders players Ale Kaho & Antonio Hamilton earn roster spots tonight? - Daily Slop

  28-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 14: Ale Kaho #51 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Northwest Stadium on August 14, 2026 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Daily Slop – 28 August 2026Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commande
  
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• 5 Must Watch Games on the Flyers' 2026-27 Schedule

  28-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Philadelphia Flyers' 2026-27 schedule is set and there are plenty of games worth circling on the calendar. After ending last season in the second-round of playoffs, the Flyers enter this season with expectations rising. Whether they can take another step forward will become clearer as the season progresses, but there are already several games that are attention grabbing. Here are five games Flyers fans should already be excited for. Sept. 30 vs. Pittsburgh PenguinsIt doesn't get mu
  
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• Ryan Craig Has Spent Nearly a Decade Preparing for This Moment. Now, It’s His Turn to Lead the Golden Knights

  28-08-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Craig remembers the conversations.The coaches who challenged him. The players who earned his respect. The lessons that stayed with him long after the rink emptied. For years, Craig kept notebooks filled with observations from his hockey life—conversations, ideas and small details that might prove useful somewhere down the road. At the time, they were simply pieces of a career spent learning the game from as many angles as possible.Now, those lessons have led him to the most important
  
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• Jerry Jones says he doesn't have a succession plan (but he clearly does)

  28-08-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jerry Jones has owned the Dallas Cowboys since 1989. The single transaction has become intertwined with his very identity.Jerry Jones is the Cowboys and, for better or worse, the Cowboys are Jerry Jones.That's why it's no surprise Jerry said in a recent interview with Zak Keefer of The Athletic: “I don’t have a succession plan, I don’t. One day I just won’t be here to toss my two cents in.”It's another example of Jerry's legendary hyperbole. Of course he has a succe
  
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• WNBA Predictions and Moneyline Picks for Friday, August 28

  28-08-2026 15:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Four WNBA playoff-bound teams will be in action Friday night, and each will be a heavy favorite as each battles a team that's already looking to next season.The 3rd-seeeded Las Vegas Aces will host the Toronto Tempo, while the 4th-seeded Atlanta Dream will take on the Portland Fire, just freshly eliminated from the playoff picture.Indiana is hosting Connecticut, while Washington is in LA to take on the Spar
  
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• Klint Kubiak doesn't name Raiders QB1 after preseason finale

  28-08-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Klint Kubiak is keeping his cards close to his chest.The preseason is now in the history books for the Las Vegas Raiders, but the starting quarterback in Week 1 remains a mystery for the silver-and-black. Kubiak declined to name his QB1 in the immediate aftermath of the preseason finale. However, the rookie head coach might've provided a hint as to who has the edge in the battle between Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza.“He needs another three preseason games,” Kubiak said of Mendoza
  
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