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SB Nation Reacts: thanks but no thanks, Ben Simmons

SB Nation Reacts: thanks but no thanks, Ben Simmons

Our readers pass up on a shot to grab the former #1 pick.

Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott main event: Ring walk, fight time

Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott main event: Ring walk, fight time

Claressa Shields faces Kaye Scott at Atlanta's State Farm Arena to defend her WBA, WBC women’s middleweight titles. Here's estimated ring walk time.

UFC 330 Makhachev vs. Machado Garry: Ring walk, fight time and where to watch

UFC 330 Makhachev vs. Machado Garry: Ring walk, fight time and where to watch

UFC welterweight champ Islam Makhachev will defend his 170-pound title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia. Here's the estimated ring walk time.

How to grow the perfect beard

How to grow the perfect beard

Experts say beard growth is largely a result of genetics and age, but certain medications can help stimulate growth.

Open Thread: August 15, 2026

Open Thread: August 15, 2026

The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally go swimming with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA KFZ), Juninho, […]

Television Character Deaths Spark Fan Backlash and Impact Series Trajectories

Television Character Deaths Spark Fan Backlash and Impact Series Trajectories

Television Character Deaths Spark Fan Backlash and Impact Series Trajectories

Publix makes significant checkout policy change for customers

Publix makes significant checkout policy change for customers

Publix customers at select stores will encounter a different checkout experience.

Brewers can’t rally in ninth again, lose to Dodgers, 3-1

Brewers can’t rally in ninth again, lose to Dodgers, 3-1

The offense had another rough night, managing just one run, five hits, and four walks

The Commercial Appeal

What was Elvis Presley's cause of death? Revisiting his final day

What was Elvis Presley's cause of death? Revisiting his final day

Elvis Presley died 49 years ago on Aug. 16, 1977, in Memphis. He was 42 years old.

The Commercial Appeal

What was happening in Memphis history on Aug.15? A look back through the years

What was happening in Memphis history on Aug.15? A look back through the years

From Hernando being the "Marrying Capital" of the country to a Lion's Club "How's Business" luncheon, here's what was making headlines.

The Columbus Dispatch

Where to watch Columbus Crew vs. Charlotte FC, TV, streaming

Where to watch Columbus Crew vs. Charlotte FC, TV, streaming

The Columbus Crew return to MLS play against Charlotte FC on August 15 following their Leagues Cup success.

Nashville Tennessean

What channel is the NASCAR Richmond race on today? Time, TV schedule for Cook Out 400 race

What channel is the NASCAR Richmond race on today? Time, TV schedule for Cook Out 400 race

The Cook Out 400 NASCAR Cup Series race takes place on Saturday at Richmond Raceway.

Springfield News-Leader

When do the Chiefs play today? See game time, odds, streaming info

When do the Chiefs play today? See game time, odds, streaming info

The Chiefs will face the Los Angeles Rams for their first preseason game. Here's what you need to know.

Detroit Free Press

Court revokes death sentence for Port Huron dog who bit house guest

Court revokes death sentence for Port Huron dog who bit house guest

A three-judge panel cited evidence the dog was provoked and said if that is the case, he should not be put down as a dangerous dog.

Between cartel threats and US airstrikes, Ecuador fishermen have nowhere to hide

Between cartel threats and US airstrikes, Ecuador fishermen have nowhere to hide

By Alexandra Valencia and Yury Garcia JARAMIJO/SAN MATEO, Ecuador, August 15 (Reuters) - At first light on Ecuador's Pacific coast, small fishing boats fan out from the villages of San Mateo and Jaramijo, their bows pointed toward deeper waters and the promise of a good catch.

Trump's 2024 grocery photo op now haunts Republicans in the midterms

Trump's 2024 grocery photo op now haunts Republicans in the midterms

By Nathan Layne BEDMINSTER, New Jersey, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Two years after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump staged a New Jersey press conference flanked by grocery staples to spotlight inflation under Democrats, food prices are still rising despite his pledge to bring them down.

Longhorns Daily News: Texas’ Jelani McDonald lands on Jim Thorpe Award watch list

Longhorns Daily News: Texas’ Jelani McDonald lands on Jim Thorpe Award watch list

In large part thanks to a phenomenal offseason and an outstanding 2025 season, Texas football’s Jelani McDonald has landed on this year’s Jim Thorpe Award watch list, according to the award committee’s announcement earlier this week. The award is given to college football’s top defensive back each season based around the credentials such as on […]

The five Penguins players I’m most curious about, 2026-27

The five Penguins players I’m most curious about, 2026-27

Last year’s most curious list featured some positive surprises (Arturs Silovs, Tommy Novak) and some running in place (Owen Pickering, Ville Koivunen, Tristan Broz) and a little of both (Avery Hayes). That didn’t even include some of the most curious seasons in store for people like Justin Brazeau, Ryan Shea, Parker Wotherspoon and Anthony Mantha, […]

Here’s who played for the Packers’ 1st- and 2nd-team units in the preseason opener

Here’s who played for the Packers’ 1st- and 2nd-team units in the preseason opener

Green Bay DL Jonathan Ford played as a true 3-4 nose tackle for the 1st- and 2nd-team defensive units on Thursday

Lucas Elissalt shoves in Double-A debut, Beau Ankeney crushes two more homers for the Whitecaps

Lucas Elissalt shoves in Double-A debut, Beau Ankeney crushes two more homers for the Whitecaps

Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for Friday, August 14, 2026.