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• Liberty offense dismantled by Valkyries in season-low scoring loss

  28-08-2026 04:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  libertyThe Valkyries had just played Wednesday night in Connecticut, while the Liberty had four days off between games. We’ve got you covered on the Liberty beatJoin Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Madeline Kenney about all things Liberty and WNBA.tRY IT NOWBut if you didn’t know any better, you would’ve thought New York was the one playing the back-to-back in Thursday’s 79-60 loss to Golden State. The Liberty
  
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• 2026 NFL preseason: How to watch the Seattle Seahawks vs. Kansas City Chiefs tonight, channel, where to stream and more

  28-08-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's the third and final week of the NFL preseason. This weekend features more than a dozen games including a matchup between Super Bowl champions the Seattle Seahawks and the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be available on local NBC affiliates and out-of-market on NFL+ (mobile devices only).The 18-week regular 2026 NFL season officially starts on September 9 when the Seattle Seahawks play the New England Patriots, but in the meantime, here's a look at how to wat
  
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• What Are The Best Shots In Villanova Basketball History?

  28-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  There are many great teams in Villanova’s history. And with great teams come great moments in big games. And with that comes big-time shots.As the offseason progresses into the fall, action will begin on the gridiron but college basketball fans will have to wait a little bit longer. That means taking strolls down memory land and reliving some of our favorite moments in Villanova’s history.Once again, this is a list in my lifetime. There will be some that are forgotten. Please leave s
  
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• New York Jets News: Jets sitting Geno Smith for final preseason game

  28-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Aug 21, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets defensive end Nate Lynn (92) sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar (16) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Good morning Gang Green Nation! My, my, how time flies. It seems like only yesterday the New York Jets were opening training camp for 2026. Tonight they will play their final preseason game, and by Sunday evening NFL teams will
  
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• Cowboys news: Jobs are up for grabs in the Cowboys preseason finale

  28-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  FRISCO, TEXAS - AUGUST 25: Camden Brown #6 of the Dallas Cowboys runs during practice at The Star in Frisco on August 25, 2026 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) | Getty Images Dallas Cowboys’ Toughest 53-Man Roster Decisions With Cutdown Day Looming – Mike Moraitis, SI.comThe Cowboys final preseason game is tonight. There are still multiple big decisions to be made for the final 53-man roster. What will the toughest decisions be?Jonathan Mingo vs. Camden BrownAs dis
  
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• Chicago Cubs history unpacked — August 28

  28-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Free of charge for the discerning reader.Happy birthday to Charlie Grimm, and a mighty host of others.Today in baseball history, in 1990 – Ryne Sandberg homers to become the first second baseman to hit 30 home runs in consecutive seasons as the Cubs beat the Astros, 5-2, and other stories as well.Today in baseball history:1925 – Although the Baker Bowl is considered a bandbox by some, the aggressive Kiki Cuyler&nbs
  
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• 'He's like LeBron.' Gold Phoenix chasing history at Del Mar as an 8-year-old

  28-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Gary Fenton and Billy Koch have been sports fans long enough to know the cliché about Father Time being undefeated.“I can say that about me for sure,” joked Koch, who is 56.But the two men also know some individuals can delay the inevitable for years far beyond the norm. Someone like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Or Tom Brady. Or LeBron James. Or Gold Phoenix.Wait, who?Gold Phoenix is an 8-year-old gelding Fenton and Koch — managing partners of the Little Red Feather Racing Stabl
  
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• 2026 NFL preseason: How to watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles tonight, channel, where to stream and more

  28-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Cincinnati Bengals will head to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Friday for a preseason matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. The game will begin at 8 p.m. ET and air nationally on CBS and stream on Paramount+. The Bengals are 2-0 in the preseason, while the Eagles are 0-2.The 18-week regular 2026 NFL season officially starts on September 9 when the Seattle Seahawks play the New England Patriots, but in the meantime, here's a look at how to watch the Bengals vs. Eagles and the r
  
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• Canadiens: The Goalie Market May Start Heating Up

  28-08-2026 12:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  A day after the Edmonton Oilers announced that Frederik Andersen would be missing training camp, Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck came out publicly to reiterate his trade request. While it would be incredibly surprising if the Montreal Canadiens were interested in the Jets’ netminder, whatever happens to him may have an impact on the Habs. In early July, we wrote that if there was a resolution of the Hellebuyck front, teams who missed out on the Vezina Trophy winner may have to l
  
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• Major WNBA injury shakes up playoff race

  28-08-2026 12:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 18: A'ja Wilson #22 and NaLyssa Smith #3 of the Las Vegas Aces plays defense during the game against the Atlanta Dream on August 18, 2026 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi
  
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• Kentucky Wildcats News: Malachi Moreno’s $10 Million Ham

  28-08-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “A tradition unlike any other” is the famous line CBS Sports broadcaster Jim Nantz uses for the Masters golf tournament each spring.Kentucky has its own traditions with the Kentucky Derby and bourbon industry… but also Kentucky Basketball.At the Kentucky State Fair each year, the Grand Champion Country Ham is sold at auction with proceeds benefiting local charities and organizations across the entire state.The auction itself is a major deal, being held during the Country Ham B
  
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• Where to watch Vikings vs Broncos NFL preseason game: TV channel, time, live stream

  28-08-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos won't meet again during the 2026 season, but they would certainly love to.It's a sign of the great expectations that both franchises enter the campaign with, believing that the pieces in place can deliver some great memories and plenty of wins. As usual, it all comes down to the quarterback – the position that separates these two foes.Bo Nix shined for Denver in the team's second preseason game, showing no signs of rust coming back from a fractured
  
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• Where to watch Bengals vs Eagles preseason game on Aug. 28: TV channel, start time and streaming

  28-08-2026 12:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles won't be straying from the league's conventional wisdom on who plays in a preseason finale.In most recent years, the final game of the preseason is more often about players on the roster bubble than each team's stars. The NFL's deadline to cut rosters down from 90 to 53 players is mere days after the final games on the preseason exhibition schedule. In the final matchups before the regular season, players on the bubble have one last shot to make the
  
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• Law expert weighs in on if Mark Mitchell and others will stay eligible throughout the 2026-27 season

  28-08-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) celebrates with guard Anthony Robinson II (0) during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The world of college athletics continues to be pure madness. Of course, the latest rounds of craziness have been self-inflicted by the NCAA. While there was good intention behind the NCAA’s new
  
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• WNBA games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for Aug. 28

  28-08-2026 12:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The WNBA is back with a new collective bargaining agreement and million dollar players. The Las Vegas Aces will be looking to run it back as defending champs with the reigning MVP, A'ja Wilson, leading the way. Lots of other contendershope to have something to say about that including the Atlanta Dream, New York Liberty and Indiana Fever. The Fever, who were without floor leader Caitlin Clarkfor much of last season, are fully healthy. The Liberty, who were also bitten by the injury bug last seas
  
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• YouTube Gold: The 1996 ACC Tournament Championship, Featuring Wake Forest Great Tim Duncan

  28-08-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Unknown date; Winston-Salem, NC USA; FILE PHOTO; Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Tim Duncan in action against the California Golden Bears at LJVM Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect On Thursday, we looked back at Randolph Childress’s great 1995 ACC Tournament, as Wake Forest walked away with the championship. In 1996, Childress had moved on to the NBA, but Wake Forest still had junior Tim Duncan, who was beginning his rise to historical greatness
  
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• What NFL games are on today? Preseason Week 3 TV channels, Friday schedule

  28-08-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The last Friday in August represents the penultimate day of the 2026 NFL preseason.A loaded slate with 10 games on the docket, Friday’s action will feature plenty of regional action. Neighboring teams like the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Commanders kick off the night – a night that also includes the battle for Florida with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers facing off.Of course, the New York Giants and New York Jets will meet in their annual preseason contest previ
  
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• Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun: Start time, TV, streaming info

  28-08-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Indiana Fever play their final game before the break for the FIBA World Cup when they face the Connecticut Sun on Friday, Aug. 28 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis (7:30 p.m. ET, ION).Caitlin Clark is coming off a 37-point performance in which she had a career-high eight 3-pointers in the Fever's 113-90 victory over the Chicago Sky on Sunday. Kelsey Mitchell is averaging 24.8 points a game for the Fever.Indiana has already clinched a postseason bid and is jockeying for seeding.  
  
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• PFF picks a different Bengals OL as the team’s 2026 breakout player

  28-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Dylan Fairchild #63 of the Cincinnati Bengals drops back to block during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 27, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Bengals’ offensive line is a unique combination of youth and experience. It’s also a combination of free agent acquisitions and draft picks.As far as breakout candidates go, third-year right tackle Amarius
  
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• Late-round QBs who could carry you to a fantasy football title

  28-08-2026 12:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  You know the deal with quarterbacks in fantasy football. They score the most points out of any position, and almost any quarterback can have a huge game on any given week.That's why the prevailing opinion among fantasy analysts is to wait on drafting a quarterback until after you've grabbed your key starters at the other skill positions.So why is it so hard resist a QB in the fourth or fifth round when we know there will be other almost-as-good options available later in the draft?In short, it's
  
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• How the NFL waiver wire affects the Buffalo Bills in 2026

  28-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 12: DeWayne Carter #90 of the Buffalo Bills rushes the passer during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 12, 2024 in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Buffalo Bills just finished their preseason schedule on Thursday night with a home win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. With that comes one of the most difficult 72 hours the organization will face all season. Like every other team, th
  
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• Tarik Skubal’s emotional Detroit return gives Tigers pit in their stomach

  28-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, coming off the golf course after a relaxing day Thursday, tried not to think about what was ahead, but the wave of emotions was already starting to hit him.Not only for himself, but his players, the Tigers organization and the entire fanbase.Tarik Skubal, who was traded away just 27 days ago, is coming back to Detroit.Only this time, wearing a different uniform, as the enemy.Skubal is pitching Friday night at Comerica Park for the first time since the Tigers wa
  
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• What is Rangers' identity under McInnes?

  28-08-2026 11:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers were so flat in the Czech Republic, meandering about like confused men, showing weakness in the tackle and not a scintilla of wit.Derek McInnes changed the shape of his team four or five times and the poverty of their play didn't improve one iota."I look at us now and I'm thinking, well, we're no' great as a possession-based team at the minute," said McInnes in explaining his constant switches."We're not a counter-attacking team enough, or effectively enough, at times. We don't look like
  
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• What TV channel is Commanders vs Ravens today? Where to watch NFL preseason game

  28-08-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Baltimore Ravens and Washington Commanders are set to complete their respective preseasons with the "Battle of the Beltway," as is typically tradition.The game will represent a final opportunity for both Jesse Minter and Dan Quinn's squads to answer key questions they have before the start of the season.For the Ravens, it will be about exactly where rookie receivers Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt fit into the team's receiver rotation. The former has enjoyed a particularly good training camp
  
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• Ranking NFL defenses from first to worst in 2026: New team at No. 1

  28-08-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's getting close to last call for any NFL teams to make meaningful defensive personnel additions before the start of the season.With training camps and the preseason winding down, a handful of veteran contributors – including Jadveon Clowney, Von Miller and Za'Darius Smith – have all settled on landing spots. The cut deadline, along with accompanying waiver claims and trade opportunities, will provide front offices and coaching staffs with one final chance to reshape their defensiv
  
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• One of the WNBA’s best teams just signed an all-time great

  28-08-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 16: DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Phoenix Mercury drives the ball against Megan DiLeo #17 of the Portland Fire during the WNBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 16, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images DeWanna Bonner has signed with
  
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• Kyle Shanahan on Australia opener: Wish it was here, but we'll play the Rams wherever

  28-08-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has made clear this offseason that he doesn’t think his team benefits from opening the season in Australia. He made that point again after Thursday night's preseason finale.The 49ers-Rams game on Thursday, September 10, is a designated Rams home game, but Shanahan says the 49ers' fan base always turns out so well in Los Angeles that they view that as a home game, and he'd take that over an extremely long road trip to Australia."I wish we played them here, for
  
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• Inside the life Drake and Ann Michael Maye have built in New England

  28-08-2026 11:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The traffic on Route 1 outside of Gillette Stadium resembles a city gridlock upon the conclusion of New England Patriots games.Entering his third NFL season, quarterback Drake Maye has figured out a few shortcuts to evade the rows of brake lights. The drive home after a game, often with wife, Ann Michael Maye, riding shotgun, has become a favorite ritual for the couple – especially following a Patriots win, which was a common occurrence during the team’s run to the Super Bowl last se
  
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• Washington Commanders 91-man 2026 roster/depth chart for preseason game vs Detroit Lions

  28-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reviewing the roster limitAs you are probably aware, the NFL CBA allows each team to have 90 players on its offseason roster, but it also makes provisions for a 91st player who joins the team via the International Player Pathway (IPP) program. For the last several years, the Commanders have made use of this IPP exemption, as they have again this season, so Washington’s offseason roster limit is once again 91 players.Washington’s 91st player via the IPP is currently edge rusher TJ Mag
  
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• Washington Commanders 91-man 2026 roster/depth chart for preseason game vs Baltimore Ravens

  28-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reviewing the roster limitAs you are probably aware, the NFL CBA allows each team to have 90 players on its offseason roster, but it also makes provisions for a 91st player who joins the team via the International Player Pathway (IPP) program. For the last several years, the Commanders have made use of this IPP exemption, as they have again this season, so Washington’s offseason roster limit is once again 91 players.Washington’s 91st player via the IPP is currently edge rusher TJ Mag
  
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