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John Jastremski, Sal Licata, and Jimmy Traina are …
John Jastremski, Sal Licata, and Jimmy Traina are joining a new sports media start-up, sources told Front Office Sports. Traina said on social media that his new shows will launch in September....
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Addressing his late friend, Gregg Popovich pulled back …
Addressing his late friend, Gregg Popovich pulled back the curtain on his strategic blueprint. “Most of the stuff that I ran in San Antonio I stole from you....
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“He said, ‘You big dummy, Poppo, you’re going back …
Gregg Popovich told his boss, Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson, that he had a five-year deal on the table with annual raises of $50,000.
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Ranking Texas Tech opponents from easiest to toughest
Texas Tech enters the 2026 season as the defending Big 12 champion.
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Cowboys save $24m cap space, details of Quinnen Williams new contract
The details of the three-year extension for star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams are now public.
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Oil set for weekly gains after US threatens indefinite blockade of Iran
By Anushree Mukherjee Aug 14 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Friday and were on track for weekly gains after the United States threatened an indefinite naval blockade of Iran, raising concerns about...
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Tropical Storm Lala expected to reach hurricane strength as Hawaii braces
Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen as it makes its way toward Hawaii on Aug. 14, eventually reaching hurricane status as it approaches the Big Island early on Aug. 15, forecasters said....
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San Diego Padres at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions
The San Diego Padres (65-57) and the Cleveland Guardians (59-63) open a 3-game interleague series Friday at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET....
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Global equity funds extend inflow streak as earnings optimism and reduced rate-hike bets lift sentiment
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Global equity funds attracted inflows for a 12th consecutive week through August 12, buoyed by optimism over a strong earnings season and data showing weaker-than-expected U.S....
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Republican senator urges Trump to back US open-weight AI models amid industry debate
By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Republican Senator Jim Banks is urging the Trump administration to develop incentives to encourage U.S. tech companies to develop open-weight AI models...
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Morning Bid: Stay of execution?
By Mike Dolan Aug 14 (Reuters) - Even though we're slipping inexorably into the summer holiday doldrums on world markets, bond anxiety was once again a theme of the early part of this week,...
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Watch Texas A&M junior WR's other impressive catch this preseason
Texas A&M's seventh preseason practice finished out on Thursday afternoon, and while nearly every wide receiver, especially junior Mario Craver, Alabama transfer Isaiah Horton, and freshman Aaron...
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Your car could use a wash. Here are 6 tips to do it just right
Summer is winding down, but you may still want your car looking good before the season ends.
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Stablecoin issuer Tether says KPMG US has audited its 2025 statements
By Elizabeth Howcroft PARIS, Aug 14 (Reuters) - El Salvador-based Tether, which issues the world's largest stablecoin, said KPMG U.S. had performed a "full independent audit" of its financial...
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Culture clash: How Orcel's profit-boosting recipe could prove a bitter pill for Commerzbank
By Valentina Za and Elvira Pollina MILAN, Aug 14 (Reuters) - UniCredit's CEO Andrea Orcel has a blueprint for Commerzbank: slash costs, strip out management layers and push harder for revenue growth,...
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Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions
The Chicago White Sox (62-58) and Detroit Tigers (60-61) play the first game Friday of a 3-game AL Central series in Detroit, Michigan. First pitch from Comerica Park is at 6:40 p.m. ET....
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Cheers of joy for the silencer
Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Happy Friday! El Niño forecast warns of a "historic event.
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US rocket company Astra Space seeks to raise $250 million in comeback bid
By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. rocket company Astra Space is seeking to raise $250 million at a $1 billion valuation in a funding round expected to close this quarter, CEO Chris...
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Advice to Chicago folks who think Bears won't leave: Look around the NFL | Opinion
Money talks, and football teams walk – such is life in the NFL.
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Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott predictions: Picks, odds, how to watch
Claressa Shields has already conquered the middleweight division. Now she’s coming back for more.
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With Morocco watching, Adam Bresnu keeps breaking barriers at U.S. Amateur
ARDMORE, PA — Adam Bresnu is carrying the weight of an entire nation on his back.
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Where to watch Broncos vs Falcons preseason game: TV, live streaming
The Atlanta Falcons are preparing to play their first 2026 preseason game, which will be against the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug. 14.
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You can help name a Virgin Galactic spacecraft. Voting is now underway
Most people can't afford to take a commercial trip to space, but people can help name a vehicle that will soon transport paying customers beyond Earth's atmosphere....
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Where to watch Dolphins vs Commanders preseason game: TV, live streaming
Back to football. The Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders spent the offseason remodeling some underwhelming rosters.
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What NFL games are on today? Here's the schedule for preseason, TV channels
Football is back. The NFL preseason is underway, with its Week 1 schedule delivering a Friday night lights tripleheader.
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Airlines get grounded jets flying again, but engine bills linger
By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Airlines are getting grounded jets back into the air. The bills left by a years-long engine crisis are proving much harder to bring down....
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Alphabet's SpaceX bet grows 100-fold over a decade to $94 billion
By Akash Sriram and Suzanne McGee Aug 14 (Reuters) - Alphabet's early bet on SpaceX has multiplied more than 100-fold, with the Google parent disclosing a stake worth about $94 billion at the end of...
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Trump to tout drop in US crime rates with an eye on midterms
By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S.
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Luigi Mangione, accused insurance CEO killer, due in court amid plea deal reports
By Jack Queen NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive on a Manhattan sidewalk, is due in federal court on Friday for a hearing where...
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With Fed mum on next move, investors look to earnings to keep stocks afloat
By Laura Matthews NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Investors head into next week weighing familiar concerns over interest rates, inflation and geopolitical tensions against another robust earnings season...
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Max Muncy sets record for most home runs at Dodger Stadium
LOS ANGELES — Max Muncy picked an ideal moment to become the all-time leader in home runs hit at Dodger Stadium.
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European shares flat, but set for weekly loss as Iran tensions lift oil
Aug 14 (Reuters) - European shares were subdued on Friday but remained on course for a modest weekly decline, as investors weighed stalled efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war and awaited key euro zone...
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MLB roundup: Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft goes distance, fans 10 Marlins
Braxton Ashcraft pitched his first career complete game and struck out 10 batters as the Pittsburgh Pirates ended Miami's four-game winning streak by defeating the host Marlins 13-1 on Thursday...
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Social media firms urge caution on early Australia under-16 ban data
By Byron Kaye SYDNEY, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Top social media platforms urged the Australian government not to place too much weight on early evidence showing most children still use their products...
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Chinese car sales are booming almost everywhere - just not at home
BEIJING, Aug 14 (Reuters) - China's car industry is on a tear overseas, storming markets from Europe to Southeast Asia and heaping pressure on long-established automakers like Toyota Motor and...
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Yen's weekly loss puts more intervention on traders' radar
SINGAPORE, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The yen headed for its biggest weekly loss in about a month on Friday as the impact of U.S. and Japanese intervention faded, leaving traders to wager that either rate...
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BOJ eyeing September rate hike, faster pace of tightening, sources say
By Takaya Yamaguchi and Leika Kihara TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates as soon as September and is considering hiking more aggressively thereafter from the...
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The Dodgers have a massive problem. His name is Edwin Diaz. | Opinion
LOS ANGELES — The sound of trumpets are now the sound of alarm for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Oh, dear. Here comes closer Edwin Diaz again.
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Brewers rally for 3 runs in ninth, overtake Dodgers in series opener
Jackson Chourio, Garrett Mitchell and Jake Bauers delivered RBI singles in the ninth inning as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers struck the first blow in a key four-game series by rallying for a 5-4...
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Pedestrian collision closes I-10 near Downtown El Paso, expect delays
A pedestrian and vehicle collision has closed Interstate 10 near Downtown El Paso, a police spokesperson said. The collision occurred about 10:30 p.m.
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Walbert Urena, Mike Trout's 3 hits lead Angels past Rangers
Mike Trout went 3-for-5, drove in a run and scored another, and rookie Walbert Urena allowed two hits over six innings en route to his eighth victory to help lead the Los Angeles Angels to their third...
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Texans rookie TE Marlin Klein lives up to hype in debut vs. Chargers
Marlin Klein has been a fan favorite at practice for the Houston Texans during the early stages of training camp.
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Soccer-FIFA crisis timeline: From World Cup final to global standoff
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Here is a timeline of events where FIFA president Gianni Infantino introduced a proposal to sell a slice of the World Cup's commercial future that backfired and sparked a global...
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Fernando Mendoza unsatisfied with preseason debut: 'I let my teammates down'
Fernando Mendoza had a pointed self-evaluation of his NFL preseason debut.
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A year ago, Americans stormed the US Capitol. How a horrific day unfolded.
One year later, it's still hard to fathom that insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to ensure President Donald Trump retained power despite losing the election....
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Recap: Marlin Klein shines in debut, Texans squander scoring chances in loss to Chargers
The score of the preseason doesn't matter to most teams.
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Morning Bid: Yen stuck in twilight zone
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The yen is back in the intervention zone, but its fate now appears to rest with the Fed's policy path and hopes of aggressive...
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Kyle Busch's iconic M&M's paint scheme returns to NASCAR with Ty Gibbs for Bristol race
Kyle Busch enjoyed a lot of success as a driver in NASCAR with candy brand M&M’s as his primary sponsor. Busch often piloted the yellow No.
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US counties are blocking the future of renewable energy: These maps, graphics show how
The U.S. has set a goal to reach 100% clean energy by 2035, but a nationwide analysis by USA TODAY shows that achieving it is increasingly unlikely – local governments are banning green power faster...
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Tennis-Draper has 'very, very big' mountain to climb in bid to return to his best
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Jack Draper's comeback hit another obstacle on Thursday as the injury-ravaged Briton suffered a 6-3 7-5 first-round defeat by Martin Landaluce at the Cincinnati Open....
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Exclusive-Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba's support, sources say
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Apple has trained a large language model specifically for the China market, three people familiar with the matter said, a departure from the iPhone maker's strategy of relying on...
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Jackie Young's season-best 32 points carry Aces past Mystics
Jackie Young pumped in a season-high 32 points with a stellar start and a clutch late-game stretch as the Las Vegas Aces fended off visiting Washington for an 83-76 victory on Thursday, topping the...
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Texas DPS IDs man killed, woman injured in 3-vehicle crash near Amarillo
Texas authorities have identified one person who was killed and another who was injured in a three-vehicle crash late Thursday afternoon on Interstate 40 in Amarillo....
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Analysis-AI-driven surge in bond yields could be next risk for markets and growth
By Harry Robertson LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Market gauges of inflation-adjusted borrowing costs have shot to their highest in more than a decade across major economies as AI companies and...
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Rangers' Jacob deGrom exits start with right triceps fatigue
Texas pitcher Jacob deGrom left the Rangers' Thursday game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., after two innings due to what the team announced was right triceps fatigue. deGrom spun...
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NFL preseason roundup: Raiders' Fernando Mendoza throws TD pass in debut
Fernando Mendoza made his anticipated debut for the Raiders on Thursday night, playing in four full drives and throwing for a touchdown in Las Vegas' 27-14 loss to the visiting Arizona Cardinals in...
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Engine parts shattered window on harrowing Ryanair flight, NTSB says
A Ryanair passenger was partially sucked through a shattered cabin window after broken engine parts struck the side of the aircraft shortly after takeoff from Greece last month, the National...