Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Cubs feel 'sky's the limit' for October

The Chicago Cubs proved in a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, Aug. 24 that they are a real threat come October. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Tue Aug 25 2026

 
Michael Conforto celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning at Chase Field on Aug. 24, 2026.

The Chicago Cubs proved in a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, Aug. 24 that they are a real threat come October.

Michigan football head coach Kyle Whittingham speaks as he is being introduced on the floor during the first half between Michigan and USC at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.
 

Michigan pulled back the curtain on its football program. Here's why

In an era where plenty of college coaches shield their programs like a government research facility, Michigan's Kyle Whittingham is opening the door.

EVANSTON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 13: Dante Moore #5 and head coach Dan Lanning of the Oregon Ducks celebrate a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
 

Dan Lanning is just Steve Sarkisian in Ducks gear. Prove me wrong

What’s the difference between Steve Sarkisian and Dan Lanning? Each is a good coach who wilts in the biggest games.

 The Texas Longhorns take the field prior to a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas.
 

What it really costs to field a top college football roster

One coach described college football as a "runaway train." Another GM predicts some programs could soon be spending $60 million on rosters.

Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx reacts after making a shot.
 

WNBA power rankings: Which teams are toughest to beat at home?

The Minnesota Lynx are close to locking up the top seed in the WNBA playoffs. See how the rest of the league stacks up.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) prepares to run a play against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
 

Browns are chasing a Deshaun Watson dream that died years ago

There's only one way the Cleveland Browns can justify starting Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders. That doesn't mean it's a good one.

Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris Jr. (0) reacts after tackling Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
 

Bowl projections: Predicting CFP field and entire postseason lineup

College football is full of twists and turns. But with the season at hand, it's time to make bowl projections for the playoff and entire preseason.

Tyler Glasnow hasn't pitched since May 6.
 

Dodgers welcome back another star pitcher amid recent surge

Pitcher Tyler Glasnow is set to rejoin the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation as the team faces a big series against the Atlanta Braves.

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr throws a pass in the second half of a NCAA football game against NC State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend.
 

Transfers shake up Top 25 QB rankings. See who is No. 1?

Veteran starters and high-profile transfers dominate our preseason rankings, but one unproven QB cracked the top 25 and could be 2026's biggest riser.

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