Sports
MLB Stars Give Advice at Little League Classic
Ahead of the 2026 Little League Classic, professional baseball players met young athletes to share advice about the sport.
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Entertainment
Netflix Crime Drama ‘Blood Sacrifice’ Reviewed as Engaging Nordic Noir
Netflix has released a new crime drama called 'Blood Sacrifice'. A review of the show has just been published.
Sports
Astros Lose Late Lead to Athletics
The Houston Astros lost a game to the Athletics on August 22, 2026.
Sports
Arthur Fils to Face Frances Tiafoe in Cincinnati Final
French tennis player Arthur Fils will compete in the final of the Cincinnati Masters 1000 tournament.
Sports
Red Sox Beat Giants 3-2 with Ninth-Inning Walkoff
The Boston Red Sox defeated the San Francisco Giants 3-2 in a walkoff win on August 22, 2026. A walkoff happens when the home team scores the winning run in the final inning, ending the game immediately.
Sports
Northamptonshire Beat Lancashire by 316 Runs in County Cricket
Northamptonshire have won a dominant victory over Lancashire, beating them by 316 runs at Old Trafford. The result keeps them close behind Kent in the race for the top of Division Two.
Sports
NASCAR Cup Race at New Hampshire Starts on Wet-Weather Tires
The 2026 Dollar Tree 301 Cup Series race at New Hampshire will begin on wet-weather tires. This means the track surface is wet before the race starts. Drivers need these special tires to keep control of their cars safely
Sports
Washington Nationals to Play Miami Marlins on August 23
The Washington Nationals are set to play the Miami Marlins in a Major League Baseball game on August 23.
Entertainment
New Netflix Film Looks at the Human Side of Capturing "El Chapo"
Netflix has released information about its new film, "La Captura". The movie is inspired by real events.
Sports
Newcastle and Liverpool Honour Football Legend Keegan
Newcastle United and Liverpool have joined together to honour former player Kevin Keegan, a true legend of English football.
Sports
Elche to Play Barcelona in La Liga Match
Elche will play Barcelona in an upcoming La Liga match.
Sports
Man City Agree £86m Deal for Teen Midfielder Bouaddi
Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign a young midfielder from France.
Politics
Dozens of Arson Attacks Hit Southern Thailand
Dozens of arson attacks have hit southern Thailand, causing damage across several areas at once. Arson refers to fires that are started on purpose to destroy property.
Nature
Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Hits Eastern Japan, Injures Dozens
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck eastern Japan on Sunday, affecting the capital, Tokyo. The strong shaking was felt across the wider Kanto region.
Sports
Cruz Azul Face Atlas in Liga MX Match
Cruz Azul and Atlas, two well-known Mexican football clubs, are set to face each other in a Liga MX match.
Sports
Ravens' Defense Leads Team to Preseason Win Over Vikings
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Minnesota Vikings 13-3 in a preseason football game.
Sports, Politics
Swans Fans Support Women's Team; Victoria Rejects Court Reform Idea
Sydney Swans supporters turned up to show their support for the club's women's team. Their presence was seen as a sign of growing interest in women's sport.
Sports
De Silva Asks Sri Lanka's Bowlers to Improve Before Colombo Test
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva has urged his fast bowlers to improve their performance ahead of the second Test against India in Colombo. He said the bowlers need to 'raise their game a little bit.'
Science
COVID Cases Rise in Many US States This Summer
COVID-19 cases are rising across nearly every US state this summer, even though the traditional respiratory virus season has not started yet. Health experts say this early surge is worth paying attention to.
Sports
Czech Player Bejlek Reaches Cincinnati Semi-Final
Czech tennis player Sara Bejlek has reached the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Open.