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August 22, 2026

 

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NCAA gets win in court on 5-year eligibility rule, but this is hardly the end of the lawsuits

The NCAA notched an important win in federal court Friday over its much-disputed five-year eligibility rule, though it fell short of shutting down the last-minute shuffling threatening to upend college sports rosters with football season fast approaching. Read More.

Infantino defies FIFA vice president by going to youth event in Caribbean amid global soccer rift

Gianni Infantino defied a request by one of his FIFA vice presidents to stay away from an Under-14 soccer event in the Caribbean and instead made a rare public appearance during the global furor over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. Read More.

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete killed in South Africa

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete has been shot and killed at his home in South Africa, government officials said Friday. Read More.

IndyCar drivers amazed at downtown DC course: 'It's stuff that you dream of'

Even for well-traveled IndyCar drivers, a track with the U.S. Capitol in the background is a little awe inspiring. Read More.

 

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Sex toys tossed on court interrupt WNBA games in Chicago and LA in replay of 2025 incidents

The Chicago Sky's home game against Golden State was interrupted when multiple sex toys were thrown on the court Friday night, the second consecutive night for a disruption similar to what occurred in several WNBA games last season. Read More.

Victoire's PWHL championship Walter Cup trophy missing after not arriving in Alberta, AP source says

The Walter Cup is missing — or at least the version of the trophy that belongs to the Professional Women's Hockey League champion Montreal Victoire, the league told The Associated Press on Friday. Read More.

George Russell cruises to sprint race win at F1's Dutch Grand Prix

George Russell started the second half of the Formula 1 season in style as he eased to a sprint race victory on Saturday ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. Read More.

D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said he felt 'betrayed' after Ketel Marte's mysterious disappearance

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the middle of a sizzling playoff race with 34 games remaining as of Friday, trying to eliminate distractions and play their best baseball as they work to return to the postseason for the first time since 2023. Read More.

 
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