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• Warriors sign Georges Niang

  26-08-2026 11:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 08: Georges Niang #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers brings the ball up court during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Golden State Warriors
  
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• Jared McCain Comes Home To Duke To Visit

  28-08-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feb 7, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Jared McCain (0) and guard Caleb Foster (1) chat during warm ups prior to the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils won 71-53.Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Around Duke, summertime might as well be called Brotherhood Time, as former Blue Devils regularly drop in to visit and advise the current players.Recently, Jabari Parker and
  
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• Fantasy football rankings: Top 45 TEs for 2026

  28-08-2026 14:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 17: Brock Bowers #89 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game at Allegiant Stadium on November 17, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images Last year was a tough one for top-end tight ends, as both George Kittle, Tucker Kraft and Brock Bowers had injury trouble that derailed their fantasy seasons. That left Tre McBride to pick up the slack, catching a crazy 126 passes to
  
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• Fantasy football rankings: Top 100 RBs in PPR leagues for 2026

  28-08-2026 14:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 11: Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 11, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 2026 NFL season is trying to sneak up on us, but we’re prepared and poised to take on all challengers! Below are my running back PPR rankings for this season. We have a couple clear studs that should go first and second in
  
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• Jeremiah Smith shed tears of joy when named OSU captain

  28-08-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We know that your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, analysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat. Player to WatchPlayer to Watch: Phillip Daniels is back on the line for another season at Ohio State
  Brett Ludwiczak, Land-Grant Holy LandOn the gridironBuckeye Captains Talk to Media Following Wednesday’s Practice
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• WNBA gameday discussion: Can DeWanna Bonner help Atlanta realize their championship Dream?

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray speak to new teammate DeWanna Bonner. | NBAE via Getty Images DeWanna Bonner is now an Atlanta Dream, arriving with the goal of fulfilling one, final championship dream.On Aug. 24, Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury amicably agreed to a contract buyout, with the organization announcing through a statement from general manager Nick U’Ren: DeWanna has been an important part of our team and brought tremendous leadership, experience and competitiveness to the Mercury.
  
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• Vancouver Canucks 2026–27 Player Preview: Ty Mueller

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to The Hockey News Vancouver Canucks site's 2026–27 player preview article series. This series will outline the expectations for every player projected to play for Vancouver during the 2026–27 season. Today's player is Canucks forward Ty Mueller Mueller's 2025-26 SeasonMueller had another strong campaign with the Abbotsford Canucks. The 23-year-old finished tied for second on the team in points with 37, while his 16 goals set a new career high. Mueller was also
  
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• Pre-camp 2026 Penguins’ roster prediction

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 29: Pre-game ceremonies take place prior to Game One of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators at PPG Paints Arena on May 29, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images Now that the summer Top 25 Under 25 series has wrapped up today, and with it (almost) the month of August, let’s turn attention to next season.Players on the Penguins are trickling into town and starting to
  
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• Pat Murphy: Creating All-Stars by establishing dominance

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, CO - JULY: 01: Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy looks on during a game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 1, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Tuesday night, in the series opener against the New York Mets, we saw another episode of what makes Pat Murphy special. Now, whether you take that one way or another is up for interpretation. One thing is for sure:
  
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• Kansas City Royals news: A Gold Glove Infield?

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 26: Vinnie Pasquantino #9, Bobby Witt Jr. #7, Salvador Perez #13, Nick Loftin #12 and Michael Massey #19 of the Kansas City Royals celebrate a 6-0 win over the Chicago Cubs Royals at Kauffman Stadium on July 26, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) | Getty Images At The Star, Jaylon Thompson writes that the Royals could have 4 infield Gold Glove finalists:This season, the Royals have four infielders with a top-3 SDI rating — according to th
  
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• I like Jonathan Kuminga signing for the Wolves even if I should know better

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 21: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks smiles during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on March 21, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Jonathan Kuminga has a
  
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• Fleur-de-links, August 28: A big chance for some of the rookies

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - JUNE 17: Bryce Lance #18 of the New Orleans Saints attends mandatory mini camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center on June 17, 2026 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news.Saints rookie report: Preseason Week 3What can the rookies do in the last preseason matchup?Former Saints first-round pick lands on season-ending IR with new teamSadly, the story of his career. Severa
  
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• Cowboys vs Saints (preseason): How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, radio

  28-08-2026 14:00 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 Dallas Cowboys play their third and final preseason game of the 2026 NFL season Friday night, a home game versus the New Orleans Saints. The Cowboys and Saints were involved in a very contentious joint practice recent
  
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• Breaking down Indiana men’s basketball’s 2026-27 non-conference schedule

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BLOOMINGTON, IN - FEBRUARY 07: Head coach Darian DeVries of the Indiana Hoosiers reacts during a college basketball game against the Wisconsin Badgers on February 07, 2026 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Indiana men’s basketball’s non-conference schedule is officially here and, well, these are certainly games they’re gonna play.I’ll just be blunt right out of
  
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• Braves vs. Dodgers series recap: A spectacularly strange sweep

  28-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 27: Chris Sale #51 and Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate after the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park on August 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) | Getty Images Shohei Ohtani ending a game stranded at third base with a leadoff triple. An .066 hitter coming up huge with a walk-off hit. A game ending 1-0 where the only run was scored on the first pitch of the game for the winning team. W
  
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• Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun: Where to watch Caitlin Clark's game tonight, TV channel, start time, and more

  28-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Indiana Fever will host the Connecticut Sun this Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in what will be the Fever's last game for a few weeks. The league will take a two and a half week break so that players can participate in the 2026 FIBA World Cup in Germany which runs from Sept. 4-13. (The Sun will play the Dallas Wings on Sunday before starting their break.)Friday's Fever vs. Sun game will be available on ION and WNBA League Pass starting at 7:30 p.m. ET; here's what you need to know abo
  
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• Giants-Jets, preseason Week 3: Game time, TV channel, streaming, odds, more

  28-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The New York Giants face the New York Jets in the preseason finale for both teams on Friday night at MetLife Stadium. The 7:30 p.m. ET start will be a Jets’ home game.Below, everything you need to know to watch, stream, listen, and wager on the action.How to watchWhat: Giants at Jets
  When: Friday, Aug. 28
  Where: MetLife Stadium
  Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
  TV: WNBCAnnouncers: Play-by-Play — Bob Papa | Analysts: Carl Banks, Phil Simms | Sideline: Howard Cross,
  
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• Mark Mitchell Update: SEC Says Not So Fast

  28-08-2026 13:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jan 20, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Mark Mitchell (25) dunks the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half of the game at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Most Duke fans probably noticed that former Blue Devil Mark Mitchell won a temporary restraining order and shortly thereafter announced he would transfer from Missouri to Kentucky.As it turns out, there’s a catch. CBS’s Matt Norlander
  
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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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• Preview: Mystics face Sparks on Friday before WC break

  28-08-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 15: Michaela Onyenwere #12 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket in the third quarter against Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks at CareFirst Arena on August 15, 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 Greg Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics play the Lo
  
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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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