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• Top-15 overall recruit Asa Montgomery taking official visit to LSU this weekend

  28-08-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Asa Montgomery, one of the summer’s biggest risers, is taking an official visit to LSU this weekend, sources told Rivals. The 6-foot-7 small forward out of Hillgrove High School (GA) is now ranked as the No. 15 overall recruit in the 2027 class, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. Montgomery, a high-four prospect, led the Nike EYCL Circuit in scoring this summer, averaging 27.9 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game for AOT. In addition to the Tigers,
  
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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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• 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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• 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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• Flyers Free Agent Forward Emerges as Strong Option for Oilers

  28-08-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In what was a busy offseason, the Philadelphia Flyers re-signed almost all of their free agents, but one forward who played a key role for the team down the stretch is now a solid option for one of the NHL's powerhouses.On Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers announced in a press release that forwards Matt Savoie and Mattias Janmark, goalie Frederik Andersen, and defenseman Alec Regula are all expected to miss training camp next month due to injury, putting a massive dent in the Stanley Cup hopeful's
  
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• Sabres Top 40 Prospects - #12

  28-08-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Buffalo Sabres have been considered to have one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL, which is in part due to them selecting high in recent drafts because of their not qualifying for the playoffs. The Sabres have displayed an eye for talent, and the organization’s developmental model has begun to yield results, with 2023 first rounder Zach Benson making an impact in the playoffs, and 2024 top pick Konsta Helenius appearing as one of the AHL’s top prospects the last two season
  
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• Panthers fans set to be disappointed with no starters playing in final preseason game

  28-08-2026 19:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 26: Head coach Dave Canales of the Carolina Panthers looks on during a joint practice with the Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers Practice Fields on August 26, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images) | Getty Images 78% of Carolina Panthers fans will be disappointed in head coach Dave Canales’ decision to hold starters out of tonight preseason finale against the Houston Texans. There is always a debate between keeping your g
  
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• You’re Nuts: Which outgoing Ohio State transfer will have the most success with their new team?

  28-08-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ohio State Buckeyes guard Taison Chatman (3) and forward Devin Royal (21) fight for a loose ball with USC Trojans guard Kam Woods (13) during the first half of the NCAA men's basketball game at the Schottenstein Center on Feb. 11, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co Happy Friday, and welcome to another heart-stopping, breathtaking edition of “You’re Nuts.” Specifically, this is the hoops-related version — despite college football being mere hours away, we at Land-Gra
  
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• Fantasy Football ADP Movers: Ashton Jeanty injury fallout, Kaelon Black rising

  28-08-2026 19:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This is another round of the biggest risers and fallers by ADP over the past week. I’ve excluded players previously written about in this series from appearing again. Otherwise, I’m forced to write about De’Zhaun Stribling and Ja’Kobi Lane every week. For last week’s article, click here. The ADP comes via DraftKings, though most sites have the same general group of players moving up and down boards.Rotoworld Fantasy Football Draft Central 2026: Rankings, strategy, s
  
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• Check out these last-minute tips from Eric Froton before entering your College Fantasy Football drafts

  28-08-2026 19:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Week 0 of the 2026 college football season has officially arrived! And with it, here are some last-minute draft tips to be mindful of when prepping for your final Yahoo College Fantasy Football drafts.  Play Yahoo's new College Fantasy Football game: Create or join a league now!Depth Chart SeasonMost Week 0 teams have already submitted their initial depth charts, so we at least have a guide for what to expect in terms of personnel deployment for those programs. However, the dozens of teams
  
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• Chris Sale’s career-defining performance, Tarik Skubal prepares for Detroit return & Jake Bauers joins

  28-08-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeThe Atlanta Braves completed a sweep of the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park on Thursday night. The game featured a matchup between Chris Sale and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and while the latter threw a great game, it was the 2024 NL Cy Young Award winner who stood out with a complete-game shutout.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about what was a career-defini
  
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• NFL's new approach to on-field safety infractions could result in sanctions for coaches, teams

  28-08-2026 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NFL's new approach to on-field safety infractions creates a three-strike formula for player suspensions.The process also extends potential responsibility to coaches and teams.Per a source with knowledge of the situation, fines for position coaches, coordinators, head coaches, and owners are "on the table" in connection with chronic violations by one player of various specific rules (hip-drop tackles, horse-collar tackles, launching, hits on defenseless players, and blindside blocks).There's
  
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• CC Podcast: Preseason Mailbag

  28-08-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s the last podcast before we get back into the in-season flow next week. Today, we’re answering listener questions as we get ready for what would seem to be an extremely promising 2026-27 U of L athletics season. Direct link here.
  
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• Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr not in France’s latest FIBA World Cup qualifiers

  28-08-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BADALONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 14: Sylvain Francisco #00, Alexandre Sarr #44, Elie Okobo #0 and Bilal Coulibaly #99 of France during friendly match between Spain and France to preparation to Eurobasket ’25 at Olimpic Arena on August 14, 2025 in Badalona, Spain. (Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images) | Getty Images The France men’s basketball team defeated Slovenia, 92-67 yesterday in Paris at Accor Arena. The Washington Wizards have Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr as part of the pipeline. Th
  
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• Red Wings Unveil Loaded Promotional Schedule for Season 101 in Hockeytown

  28-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Earlier this month, the Detroit Red Wings announced their promotional schedule for the 2026-27 season, packed with giveaways and theme nights designed to give fans plenty of reasons to head down to Little Caesars Arena for the franchise's 101st season.Familiar fan favorites are returning, including Halloween, Thanksgiving Eve and New Year's Eve games, Star Wars Night, Heritage Games, College Games and three separate Kids Day contests.Among the new additions, the headline giveaway will almost cer
  
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• As the WNBA prepares to pause for the FIBA World Cup, what does the playoff picture look like?

  28-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride. | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As the FIBA World Cup break looms, the WNBA’s playoff picture is looking a lot clearer. We know who will be playing in the postseason now that all eight teams have clinched their spots. However, seeding is still very much up for grabs.Only three games separate the No. 3 seed and the No. 8 seed, so which teams will have homecourt in the opening round and beyond is still unknown. Here is an overview of the current playoff
  
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• The Washington Nationals need CJ Abrams to play second base as soon as possible

  28-08-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 16: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 16, 2026 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) | Getty Images Two weeks ago today, the Washington Nationals announced that they were planning to move star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base. However, for a variety of reasons, Abrams has still yet to play the position. The longer that remains the case, the more aw
  
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