Katharine Berkoff swam the fourth-fastest time in history in the 50m backstroke.
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Mike Florio and Michael Holley react to Mike Vrabel’s comical throw of the red challenge flag in Week 1 of the preseason and discuss the new NFL rule allowing non-head coaches to throw the team's challenge flag.
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Ken Roczen shares what he’s been up to after winning the Supercross championship, how he’s been preparing for the SMX Playoffs, and why he’s “committed” to not riding Pro Motocross.
As the full exhibition slate starts, here’s how the 32 teams stack up.
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Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez joined the rest of the team’s starters in not playing against the Colts on Thursday night and he didn’t take part in a joint practice on Tuesday either.
Titans quarterback Cam Ward’s first drive of the preseason covered 95 yards and ended with a Tony Pollard touchdown run, but the night wasn’t a total success for the second-year starter.
Drew Allar is the only rookie quarterback on the Steelers roster, but he wasn’t the only Steelers quarterback to play in an NFL game for the first time on Thursday night.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was not satisfied with his own performance in Thursday night’s preseason opener.
NBA
Beal was widely expected to re-sign with the Clippers, the only question was price.
Lacob called the Curry trade stories “clickbait.”
Everything starts Oct. 20 on NBC and Peacock — and there are a lot of must-watch games to follow.
Don’t expect this to mean changes in the front office or on the court, at least not in the short term.
MLB
New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview for August 14
Tony Reali talks to Sister Mary Jo on the Dan Patrick Show about the environment after her viral first pitch at the White Sox Pope Hat Night, where she said it all “felt like a big church revival”.
He also had Tommy John surgery in 2019 when he was in the minor leagues.
Eric Samulski explains why Riley Greene’s move to the IL comes at a “brutal” time for the Detroit Tigers and highlights Javier Baez as a solid pivot option in fantasy baseball.
Premier League
Here’s the full preseason schedule for all 20 Premier League teams as they prepare for the 2026-27 campaign.
Here are all of the latest confirmed transfer deals for all 20 Premier League clubs this summer.
One month from today, the Premier League’s first matchweek will be complete as Xabi Alonso’s first Chelsea match goes down against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Plenty of teams have started to release their new kits for the 2026-27 season, and here we rank them.
Motor Sports
Six motos remain in the 2026 Pro Motocross championship. Both titles hunts will be intense heading into the final stretch.
One bad finish or one good finish can change fortunes.
Listen to NASCAR drivers recap the Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway on Sunday afternoon.
Watch highlights of the NASCAR Cup Series at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, for the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol.
WNBA
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The Spurs have the most rest days, while the Lakers will have to deal with three stretches of five games in seven days.
After being “barely start-able” in fantasy in the second half of the 2025 season, things were looking up for Tampa Bay’s Emeka Egbuka. But after his toe injury this week, he is not a great fantasy pick.
Patrick Daughtery and Denny Carter talk tight end Darren Waller’s latest signing with the Carolina Panthers, and how he is ‘not moving the needle’ in fantasy football this season.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Cater discuss the hype around Jonathon Brooks in training camp, but with Chuba Hubbard currently week-to-week, advise to treat the third-year RB as a “low-end RB2" in drafts.
Jorge Montanez breaks down the last week in saves from around the league with updated closer rankings.
Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how?
Betting
New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview for August 14
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Minnesota Twins Betting Preview for August 13 and MLB’s Field of Dreams Game
Philadelphia Phillies vs Minnesota Twins Game Preview
Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels Game Preview
Golf
Look back at Rory McIlroy’s first-round performance at the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship, where the star endured a challenging day at TPC Southwind to open with a 74.
Watch Jordan Spieth’s best shots from Round 1 of the Fed Ex St. Jude Championship, where he shot 5-under to tie for the lead.
The PGA Tour postseason starts with a $20 million tournament and sense of urgency for half of the players at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Jordan Spieth reached the PGA Tour postseason for the 14th consecutive year, this time with a most curious achievement. He finished the regular season at No. 54 in the FedEx Cup despite not finishing in the top 10 in any of his 21 tournaments.
After winning the Wyndham Championship, Michael Brennan reflects on his final-round approach, improvements in his game and earning a spot in the PGA Tour postseason.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s 2026 Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in Guilford County, North Carolina.
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The U.S. Classic is the primary tune-up meet for the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in August.
A hamstring injury slowed Lemon down during OTAs, but he says he’s feeling great now.
Gabby Williams hit two key 3-pointers over the final six minutes and finished with 18 points, Veronica Burton had 11 points, 11 assists and five rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries held off the Washington Mystics 74-69 for their ninth straight win.
Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello has been suspended for one game by the WNBA for an inappropriate comment she used during a game against the Atlanta Dream on Friday.
Ryan Blaney is on a tear with eight straight top 10 finishes, including a win last week at Atlanta. He’s gearing up for Sunday night’s historic race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, NASCAR’s first championship points race there in 30 years.
