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• Mike Vrabel on trading Kayshoun Boutte: "He probably would have been inactive" on game days

  28-08-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Patriots recently traded receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Texans. After New England's preseason finale against the Browns, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was asked about the decision to move on from the 2023 sixth-round pick."That was one place where we do have some depth," Vrabel told reporters. "I think for all parties involved, that was probably the best thing without injuries, you know? OK, sure, he probably would have been inactive, unfortunately, because it's kind of the way it was. It's jus
  
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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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• 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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• 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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• Florida basketball coach Todd Golden gets another contract extension and a $1.5M raise

  28-08-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Todd Golden’s third raise in as many years will make him the second-highest paid basketball coach in the Southeastern Conference.The 40-year-old Florida coach signed a one-year extension earlier this month that increased the total value of his deal to $49.5 million. It averages $8.25 million annually and keeps him under contract through the 2031-32 season.Golden’s salary for next season jumps from $6 million to $7.5 million. He’s due a $300,000 raise a
  
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• Fire vs Dream Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

  28-08-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream come in as heavy favorites tonight as they host the Portland Fire at the Gateway Center.Portland has a habit of playing good teams close, and I'm taking it to cover in my Fire vs. Dream predictions. Let's dive into my free WNBA picks for Friday, Aug. 28.Fire vs Dream predictionFire vs Dream best bet: Fire +12.5 -105The Portland Fire are riding a three-game lo
  
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• Williams 'jumping on the bed' watching Hearts progress

  28-08-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]New Hearts striker JJ Williams says he was ready to "run through a wall" for his new team-mates after watching them secure Conference League football until Christmas in dramatic fashion.The American watched Wednesday's penalty shootout victory over Rapid Vienna from his hotel room after completing his move to the Tynecastle club from Rhode Island.The 25-year-old was particularly impressed by goalkeeper Beau Reus and Calvin Miller, who battled through cramp before scoring his penalty in the
  
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• WWE SmackDown live results (Aug. 28): Updates, grades for tonight's Kevin Owens vs. Gunther vs. Finn Balor contender match

  28-08-2026 21:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WWE stays in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on this Friday — August 28 — for the latest "WWE SmackDown," following up last week's big CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens world title match. After that match ended in shenanigans, the plan is to sort out the mess tonight.Taking from SummerSlam Night 2, WWE is effectively running back its surprise Fatal 4-Way No. 1 contender match from that weekend — but as a triple threat, excluding Sami Zayn. After Zayn's complete breakdown that cost Owens the win
  
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• Hutson Makes NHL Top 15 Assist List Of The Season

  28-08-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After landing in sixth place on the top-20 defensemen in the NHL right now list, the Montreal Canadiens defenseman has made another NHL top-15 assists list for the last season. The puck-moving defenseman lands at number eight with a play that goes beyond the counter-attacking pass he made to sniper Cole Caufield. This superb stretch pass from Lane Hutson clocks in at No. 8 on our list of the top assists of the season! 🍎 pic.twitter.com/Cd9gWpzgmv— NHL (@NHL) August 27, 2026In a hom
  
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• Cooper Flagg 1-of-1 Rookie Debut Patch Autographed card will sell at auction, rather than owner accepting Mavericks 'bounty'

  28-08-2026 21:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The owner of the one-of-one Cooper Flagg Rookie Debut Patch Autographed (RDPA) card from Topps has decided to sell the lucrative collectible in an auction, rather than accept the “bounty” offered by the Dallas Mavericks. Fanatics Collect, which will hold the sale running from Sept. 10-24, announced the auction on Friday. The Flagg card is expected to sell for more than $1 million. The Flagg card was pulled by Rhode Island collectibles shop Baseball Cards of RI, which opened a 2025-26
  
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• Sun vs Fever Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

  28-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The Indiana Fever look to complete the season sweep of the Connecticut Sun when the teams meet for the third and final time of 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, Aug. 28.Connecticut’s “Sunset Season” has been one to forget, and Caitlin Clark will take full advantage of the visiting team’s poor defense as the Fever win in blowout fashion.Read on in my free WNBA picks & Sun v
  
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• All eyes on Mize after Padres pull of Houdini act to win series finale

  28-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 26: Jake Cronenworth #9 of the San Diego Padres is tagged out at the home by Rafael Flores Jr. #43 of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at Petco Park on August 26, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) | Getty Images The San Diego Padres desperately needed a win to get back their momentum. After sweeping the Minnesota Twins, they were on the verge of being swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates thanks to an uncharacteristical
  
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• Jalon Daniels will start tonight for Bucs with chance to secure No. 2 QB job

  28-08-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalon Daniels will start tonight’s preseason finale against Jacksonville and will play the first half and possibly into the third quarter, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.The Bucs are giving the undrafted rookie from Kansas a chance to win the backup job to Baker Mayfield.Jake Browning and Connor Bazelak will follow Daniels tonight.Daniels rallied the Bucs to come-from-behind wins against the Jets and Chiefs the past two weeks, and in two weeks, he is 19-of-20 for 182 yards with
  
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• How Much It Will Cost Canucks Fans To Attend 2026 Training Camp

  28-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a long off-season, Vancouver Canucks hockey is almost back. Vancouver will kick off its 2026 training camp in a few weeks, once again hosted in Penticton. This year's event will take place from September 17-20 and will include the annual blue vs. white scrimmage. Fans who want to attend training camp can buy tickets at ValleyFirstTix.com. As per the Canucks press release, "tickets for Thursday, Friday and Sunday practices will be $10.00. Fans can purchase tickets for Super Saturd
  
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• 2026-27 Anaheim Ducks Top Prospects: 1-5

  28-08-2026 20:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the final part of this series, we’ll take a look at the very best of what the Anaheim Ducks prospect pool has to offer. This list features four players drafted in the first round of the last three NHL Entry Drafts, as well as the 2025-26 CHL Player of the Year. These five players are not only expected to complement the Ducks’ current young core, which includes stars like Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, Beckett Sennecke, and Jackson LaCombe, but also to add to and stabilize it as th
  
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• Potential Sabres Trade Or Free Agent Acquisitions - Rickard Rakell

  28-08-2026 20:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Buffalo Sabres could go a number of different ways as the NHL is in the midst of trade season following the NHL Draft and the opening of free agency on July 1. With the departure of winger Alex Tuch and defenseman Bowen Byram, GM Jarmo Kekalainen is expected to seek out offensive reinforcements to make up for the 44 goals lost by their departures. We are continuing to look at potential options for the Sabres, now that veteran Patrick Kane has returned with Chicago.  Some of the pos
  
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• Anthony Edwards. LaMelo Ball. Now Jonathan Kuminga. Just how good are the Minnesota Timberwolves?

  28-08-2026 20:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Give team president Tim Connelly and the brain trust in Minnesota credit: They realized that the road they had gone down, a road that took them to consecutive Western Conference Finals, had reached a dead end. They made a U-turn and reshaped the roster this summer. Dramatically.The Timberwolves that take the court in October will be radically overhauled in style and key personnel from just a season ago. Check out this likely starting five:LaMelo Ball. Anthony Edwards. Jonathan Kuminga. Jaden McD
  
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• Kings Duos, Part IV: Down the Middle

  28-08-2026 20:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn ImagesSAN DIEGO, CA — After three portions completed, it’s come down to the final duo of this Los Angeles Kings series. It is timing that brings us to this point, as it’s the most convoluted and suspect aspect of this franchise going into the new season. It’s a massive reason why I saved it for last, and it’s going to be heavily scrutinized as the season moves along.Who is the number one center? Easy.This is the clearest, easiest piece of what
  
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• Do The Oilers Have Enough Injury Depth?

  28-08-2026 20:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Edmonton Oilers spent much of the summer putting together a roster with enough options to withstand the injuries that inevitably show up over an 82-game season. Of course, they're now dealing with it right now.Matt Savoie, Mattias Janmark, Frederik Andersen and Alec Regula are all expected to miss training camp next month. Savoie and Andersen were injured during offseason training, while Janmark and Regula are still recovering from medical procedures. Edmonton hasn't provided return dates fo
  
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• Dodgers vs. Tigers prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for August 28

  28-08-2026 20:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tarik Skubal returns to Detroit for the first time since being traded at the Deadline to the Dodgers when Los Angeles (80-54) takes on the Tigers (62-71). While still comfortably in first place in the NL West, the Dodgers head to Motown following a dismal trip to Atlanta. Each game of the three-game series was decided by a single run with the Braves winning all three. They took the series finale 1-0. Chris Sale was brilliant pitching arguably the game of the season in major league baseball.
  
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• Today in White Sox History: August 28

  28-08-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On this day 31 years ago, José DeLeón was traded from the White Sox for the second and final time. | Getty Images 1909
  In the second inning of the opener of a doubleheader at South Side Park, Washington’s Dolly Gray set two major league records against the White Sox: He walked eight batters in the inning, and seven of them consecutive. Patsy Dougherty led off the inning with a single, and No. 5 hitter Frank Isbell either sacrificed Doughtery to second or made an out (game pla
  
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• Jonathan Kuminga to the Wolves, Bennedict Mathurin to the Pelicans! Valkyries/Liberty takeaways + DeWanna Bonner's Dream fit

  28-08-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to a pair of notable free agents coming off the board. Jonathan Kuminga is heading to Minnesota, while Bennedict Mathurin is heading to New Orleans. The guys discuss how they fit, what they add, and potential shortcomings to monitor.On the WNBA side, the guys dive deep into the Golden State Valkyries' win streak, and share their takeawa
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/28/26

  28-08-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Aliou Diarra #34 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game against the Orlando Magic during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Connor/
  
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• Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Aug. 28

  28-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to Sportico’stransactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships and products across the sports business industry.PERSONNELJane Ewing Joins Nike as EVP & Chief Commercial OfficerMore from Sportico.comSportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Aug. 21Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Aug. 14Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Aug. 7Jane Ewing will join Nike as executive vice president & chief commercial officer, e
  
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• Grant Holmes starts the Friday night showdown in Rockies series opener

  28-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 3: Grant Holmes #66 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the New York Mets in the second inning at Truist Park on July 3, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images) | Getty Images TGIF, folks. How are we feeling after that series sweep?For most enjoyers of the sport, those three games were hailed as “good baseball.” Now that we’re on the other side of it, I agree, but it was a very stressful three nights. Brandon Gaudin wasn’t l
  
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• Aoriqileng vs Kai Asakura Predictions, Picks & Odds for UFC Fight Night in Shanghai

  28-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Aoriqileng vs Kai Asakura predictions take center stage in a featured bantamweight bout on the UFC Fight Night undercard at Shanghai Indoor Stadium as the UFC heads to China.Former RIZIN standout Asakura continues to rebuild himself after a disappointing UFC debut and should stay on track in this one.Check out the latest UFC odds and our free picks for this bantamweight bout.Aoriqileng vs Kai Asakura predic
  
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• Commanders vs Ravens Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NFL Preseason Game

  28-08-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Week 3 of the preseason is often when teams begin resting starters, and that will be the case Friday at 6 p.m. ET, with backups expected to handle most of the workload.Baltimore, however, still has an unsettled QB2 competition. With the Ravens priced as 60-cent favorites at Kalshi, that quarterback battle is at the center of my Commanders vs. Ravens prediction.Let's dive into my NFL picks and head into the
  
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