Month: August 2025

Sports

Derek Carr chimes in on Shedeur Sanders' final Browns preseason game

Derek Carr had some thoughts on how the Cleveland Browns used rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders in their final preseason game over the weekend, and the former New Orleans Saints QB wasn’t exactly afraid to share them. He wasn’t criticizing the quarterback himself or really discounting Sanders at all, but rather was questioning the Browns’ decision to not let him show his abilities in a two-minute … Continue reading Derek Carr chimes in on Shedeur Sanders' final Browns preseason game

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Mets enter big home series against Phillies a season-worst 7 games back in NL East race

ATLANTA (AP) — The scuffling New York Mets are running out of time to get back into the NL East race. Their best chance probably begins Monday. Mets pitchers issued five walks and hit a batter Sunday in a particularly frustrating 4-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves that stalled New York’s momentum after a pair of wins in the first two games of the series. … Continue reading Mets enter big home series against Phillies a season-worst 7 games back in NL East race

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Texans PFF grades: Best and worst defensive performers from preseason win vs. Lions

Graham Mertz perhaps locked up a roster spot with his 6-yard touchdown pass to Quintez Cephus to secure a 2-1 preseason for the Houston Texans in a 26-7 victory over the Detroit Lions on Saturday at Ford Field. Mertz, the Texans‘ sixth-round pick out of Florida, did everything asked of him and more during the first half of Saturday’s performance as the final dress rehearsal of the preseason. Taking over in place of … Continue reading Texans PFF grades: Best and worst defensive performers from preseason win vs. Lions

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Defending champion Sabalenka through in New York

Aryna Sabalenka has won 51 matches this season – more than any other player on the WTA Tour [Getty Images] US Open 2025 Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Dates: 24 August-7 September Coverage: Live radio commentaries across 5 Live Sport and BBC Sounds, plus live text commentaries on the BBC Sport website & app Aryna Sabalenka grew in power and confidence as she began her … Continue reading Defending champion Sabalenka through in New York

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Shelton & Fritz begin bids to end 22-year wait

Ben Shelton (left) and Taylor Fritz (right) are the two highest ranked American men [Getty Images] US Open 2025 Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Dates: 24 August-7 September Coverage: Live radio commentaries across 5 Live Sport and BBC Sounds, plus live text commentaries on the BBC Sport website & app Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz cruised into the US Open second round as they began … Continue reading Shelton & Fritz begin bids to end 22-year wait

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Brooke Henderson breaks LPGA drought, wins CPKC Women's Open on home soil in Canada

For the first time in two years and seven months, Brooke Henderson has lifted a trophy on the LPGA. That the victory drought came to an end on Canadian soil made it one of the most significant triumphs of her decorated career. “I’ve been waiting for that 14th win feels like forever,” said Henderson after claiming the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open. “To win it here … Continue reading Brooke Henderson breaks LPGA drought, wins CPKC Women's Open on home soil in Canada

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Politics

Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend

Vice President JD Vance remains confident the U.S. can broker an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine despite potential hang-ups that have emerged since President Donald Trump’s meeting this month with Russian President Vladimir Putin.“We believe we’ve already seen some significant concessions from both sides, just in the last few weeks,” Vance said in an exclusive interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press.”“We’re … Continue reading Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend

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How Michigan commits performed in return to game action

High school football season is officially back. While most Michigan commits will hit the field this week, a handful were in action over the weekend, including Rivals300 quarterback Brady Smigiel. However, Smigiel had a bit of a rocky start to this year, completing 29-of-46 passes for 277 yards and two touchdowns with three interceptions. His Newberry Park (Calif.) High team fell to Long Beach (Calif.) … Continue reading How Michigan commits performed in return to game action

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Egyptian legend Aboutrika on Alonso’s Brave Call: "Performance Decides, Not Names"

Egyptian legend Aboutrika on Alonso’s Brave Call: “Performance Decides, Not Names” Legend praises fearless decision to bench Vinicius and keep stars accountable Egyptian legend Aboutrika on Alonso’s Brave Call: “Performance Decides, Not Names” Egyptian legend Mohamed Aboutrika’s weighed in on Xabi Alonso’s bold decisions at Real Madrid stressing that no player should feel guaranteed starting place despite the club’s star studded squad. Alonso surprised many … Continue reading Egyptian legend Aboutrika on Alonso’s Brave Call: "Performance Decides, Not Names"

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