Trends of August 22, 2026

8 Patriots to watch in preseason game vs. Eagles

'The Five Heartbeats' Star Michael Wright Dead at 70

Actor Michael Wright, widely known for his roles in The Five Heartbeats and V, has died at the age of 70.

US Open mixed doubles 2026: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz given wildcard draw

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz have been granted a wildcard draw to play mixed doubles at the 2026 US Open.

Enhanced Box Score: Mariners 6, Cubs 5

NASCAR New Hampshire full weekend track schedule, TV schedule for the Dollar Tree 301, other races

LIVE: F1 Dutch Grand Prix updates - Qualifying coming up

Capaccio: Bills at Browns preseason: Three things to watch

Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record in test run

Geno Smith perfect in his only drive, throwing a TD

Geno Smith started his second stint as quarterback for the New York Jets with a flawless opening drive resulting in a touchdown.

Laptop catches fire on US flight, pilot reports

An American Airlines flight filled with smoke after a passenger's laptop caught fire mid-flight, resulting in burn injuries.

Yankees’ Ryan Weathers Removed With Left Forearm Discomfort

New York Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers exited a game against the Toronto Blue Jays due to left forearm discomfort.

Former Browns, Texans RB Nick Chubb announces retirement

Four-time Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb has announced his retirement from the NFL at age thirty after eight seasons.

Andy Pages To Miss 4-5 Weeks Due To Fractured Hand

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages is sidelined for weeks following a hand fracture.

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Tokyo and eastern Kanto region

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan on August 22, 2026, shaking Tokyo and surrounding areas.

Mike Clay's Ultimate Draft Board: Perfect picks for every round in a 12-team league

Fantasy football draft guides and mock draft strategies dominate sports coverage ahead of the season.

J.J. McCarthy misfires on potential touchdown, gets banged up vs. Ravens

J.J. McCarthy played 18 snaps and sustained a minor injury during a preseason loss against the Ravens.

CONFIRMED lineups: Espanyol vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga

Who's rising and who's falling after the Steelers' second preseason game against the Jets - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh Steelers were shut out 17-0 by the New York Jets in their second preseason game.

BigXThaPlug, Saturday's Iowa State Fair Grandstand headliner, arrested in Texas

Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug was arrested in Texas by Allen police on drug and gun charges, according to jail records and news coverage.

Match Awards from Bayern Munich’s 1-2 Supercup win over Borussia Dortmund

Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund to win the German Supercup following goals from Michael Olise and Nathaniel Brown.

Bills' Ed Oliver and family mourning death of his 2-year-old son in drowning

Projecting Alabama football's depth chart for Week 1 after the final fall camp scrimmage

Gianni Infantino: Fifa president asked to stay away from youth tournament in Dominican Republic

A head-on collision in northeast England kills 7 people, including 2 police officers

A head-on collision on the A66 in northeast England leaves seven people dead, including two police officers involved in a pursuit.

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Happ Sits, Alcantara and Taylor Start

The Chicago Cubs have adjusted their lineup against the Seattle Mariners, resting Ian Happ while adding Alcantara and Taylor to the starting roster.

Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position

Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ Idea From 2016 Series Pitch

Why NASA is adding the Nancy Grace Roman telescope to its fleet

Chiefs-Buccaneers: 5 things to watch in NFL Preseason Week 2

BMW Championship: Rory McIlroy falls off pace after tough second round

Iowa HHS adds to list of potential measles exposure locations

Former West Brom player Quevin Castro, 25, dies during pre-season friendly

Boeing workers reject contract offer at crucial moment for company

Boeing's engineers and technical workers reject a contract offer and authorize a strike.

Seven killed, including two police officers, in UK ‘wrong-side’ car crash

Wall St Week Ahead Nvidia earnings, Jackson Hole to test pillars of stock rally

“I Fantasized About Getting Hit By A Car”: 25 New Mothers Share The PPD Warning Signs They Ignored, But Don’t Want Other Moms To

Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs dies in Los Angeles after illness at age 87

Early Motown songwriter and pioneer Janie Bradford Hobbs has died in Los Angeles following an illness at the age of 87.

Swedish police probe online networks after teenage girl killed in school sword attack

‘National Treasure 3’ Is ‘Happening,’ Says Franchise Director Jon Turteltaub

Giancarlo Stanton Sustains New Calf Injury

New York Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton faces a potential season-ending absence following a left calf strain suffered during a rehab running session.

Olivia Rodrigo Releases 'Handmaid's Tale'-Inspired Song, 'Serena Joy'

Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in wave of cancer vaccines

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Don't wait to add top prospect Kade Anderson

Miami's Lionel Messi fined by MLS for slapping opponent

Lionel Messi faces an MLS fine for striking an opponent while a red card issued in the same match is simultaneously rescinded.

Armed men kidnap dozens in attacks on Nigerian villages

Pre-Snap Reads: Injuries set to test Seahawks depth at WR

Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz

Matt Rhule Talks Biggest Storylines After Nebraska Wraps Up Fall Camp With Scrimmage

Crew Saves Worn-Out Barn Owl 70 Miles Off English Coast

An exhausted barn owl found a safe haven aboard a British Army sailing vessel located seventy miles out to sea.

U.S. Economy Could Feel the Sting From Trade War With Canada

U.S.-Canada trade tensions threaten economic fallout across multiple sectors.

New Hampshire Dollar Tree 301 NASCAR Practice 10,15,20,25 and 30 Lap Average Speed Cheat Sheet Heat Chart

5 Observations on the Jaguars' Preseason Loss to Panthers: Liam Coen Makes Right Call

The Jacksonville Jaguars fell 34-17 to the Carolina Panthers in Preseason Week 2.

U.S.-Iran Live Updates: Iran declares it has won the war as U.S. turns to economic warfare

‘The Girls’: Khloé Kardashian Wanted Her Friends to Have Their Own Show. Then Things Got Complicated

Breanna Stewart wants a safe space as transgender debate sparks rallies at Fever games

Paramount and California to Hold Preliminary Talks on Warner Bros. Deal

OpenAI calls for stronger AI laws in California

Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians vote to authorize a strike with contract set to expire

Macron says France will deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine after new Russian strikes

Dolly Parton Shares Health Update With Fans: ‘I’m Still Healin,’ I’m Still Workin”

Five Things to Watch in Cincinnati Bengals' Preseason Game Against Chicago Bears

South Korea ship to test Arctic commercial route amid Western concerns

1 container ship from South Korea departs Busan to test a new commercial Arctic shipping route to Europe.

Jeff Bezos’ ex MacKenzie Scott drops dystopian nightmare book with sex-crazed presidents

Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference

A robotic horse and rider grabbed attention at a Chinese conference, standing out among machines that box, mix drinks, and rock.

Thunder + fiber-optic cabling used for seismic imaging

Millions of US seniors could lose full Social Security COLAs. New proposal may preserve program, but here’s who loses

Max Holloway rips Conor McGregor for being 'delusional' about UFC 329 dud

John Turturro, Paul Giamatti, Tatiana Maslany shine in ART’s bone-chillingly prescient ‘Rhinoceros’

Trump Sparks Mockery After Suggesting Baffling New Use For The Military

Trump sparks mockery and denies ordering treasury market intervention, pointing to economic growth and Bessent.

Hiromu Takahashi arrives on WWE SmackDown, gets new name

Hiromu Takahashi debuted on WWE SmackDown under a new ring name, reshaping the tag team landscape.

Meghan Markle in Talks to Join ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 3

The Dog Stars: First Reactions To Ridley Scott's Sci-Fi Movie Surface Online

The CW Drops Miss USA Pageant a Week Before Scheduled Airing

McCarthy plays 18 snaps, gets 'banged up' in Vikings' loss

Capcom talks Onimusha: Way of the Sword for Nintendo Switch 2, says you may not feel a difference compared to PS5

How to watch Lions vs. Commanders preseason: TV, time, online streaming

IHSAA football Week 1 roundup: Central Indiana scores, highlights, stats as season kicks off

High school football seasons kick off across Indiana with Week 1 matchups, live updates, and regional rankings.

Seahawks joint practice at Titans: Champs play it cool; RB situation; no fights

Amazon hiked prices on Echo, Fire TV, Kindle, eero to offset ‘significant increases’ in memory costs

Rose McGowan, Anna Paquin Pay Tribute To Hayden Panettiere

What is "aura farming"? TikTok's strange viral battles hit the streets

Taylor Sheridan sued by writer who claims he stole her ‘Yellowstone’ idea

Former British and French diplomats urge action over Israel’s ‘erasure’ of Palestine

Heath expert warns about ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria in the Gulf

Mobility tests can tell doctors a lot about how you’re aging, but there are many other factors

5 Lions who helped their roster chances vs. Commanders

Josh Hart Tore Up Dance Floor At KAT & Jordyn Woods' Wedding, NYK Jose Alvarado Says

Details emerge from the wedding of Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods, highlighting custom fashion and athletic guest appearances.

Ketel Marte at casino for hours Friday night while Diamondbacks hosted Reds

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete killed in South Africa

SCHD: We Were Horribly Wrong (NYSEARCA:SCHD)

Pope Leo calls for dialogue over conflict, says young Catholics are a sign of hope

Dual carriageway to reopen following wildfire closure

The Blood Of Dawnwalker Has Two Performance Modes On Xbox Series X, But No 60FPS

3rd person dies in Florida from flesh-eating bacteria: Department of Health

Man Who Spent His Childhood Living Among Wolves Passes Away at 80

Putin says Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' with strikes on economic targets

Mom who struggled with postpartum psychosis describes intrusive thoughts "turning into voices"

New brain cell formation stalls in adults with depression, study shows

Trump Envoy Tom Barrack Says Israel ‘occupies’ Golan, Contradicting US Policy

U.S. ambassador responds to rising tensions between Israel, Turkey and Syria

Nigeria orders investigation into second fake government agency

Shutout loss for the Steelers doesn't change for their plans for Will Howard, Drew Allar - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

As families retrieve bodies, Gaza is running out of places to bury the dead

Harry and Meghan’s security: officials ‘will reconsider armed protection’

Mark Zuckerberg Buys an Irish Castle

Romania adopts new measures to boost Danube waters to cool Cernavoda nuclear plant

Ruston family asks for prayers after 8-year-old diagnosed with brain-eating amoeba

Wyomissing mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile Virus in Berks County

Promising new weight loss and diabetes treatment helps burn fat while keeping muscle in preclinical study

Arsenal 3-0 Coventry Stats: Defending Champions Cruise to Victory on Opening Night

Blake Monroe: That’s Not My Debut. I Didn’t Wait Nine Years To Make It To The WWE To Have My Debut Like That. I’m World Championship Material

Amazon Devices Are The Latest Casualties Of The Memory Shortage Price Hikes

Montgomery County woman dies from West Nile virus, health officials confirm

Sick of Constant Pings, They’re Sending Texts at the Speed of Carrier Pigeon

Guyana’s Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader

Michelle Pfeiffer Reveals Career Plans After Saying She “Never” Wanted to “Star in Another Movie”

SEC accuses ex-Bank of America utilities banker of insider trading

An 18-year-old with a sword attacks a school in Sweden, leaving 1 dead

Shein, a Fast-Fashion Giant, Struggles to Grow Ahead of a Much-Delayed IPO

Why Marcelo Mayer won't make anticipated Giants debut vs. former team Red Sox

Madonna Tops U.K. Dance Charts a Record Fifth Time in 15 Weeks

The Pirates start a crucial road trip with a walk-off loss against the Dodgers - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

West Coast Time: Cubs vs Mariners Series Preview

California Little League World Series team gets hosed on unbelievable final pitch of Iowa’s no-hitter

How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank

Japan unveils Mars moon sample-return spacecraft ahead of Oct. 19 launch (photos)

Myanmar military bombing kills 14 at Buddhist monastery, opposition reports

Sue Bird defends WNBA response to right-wing news cycles: 'For a very long time, it was never about basketball'

The ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ TV Show Just Got a New Overlord

Wildfires expose — and detonate