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St Helens keep slim play-off hopes alive by stunning Wakefield
St Helens produced a blistering second-half performance to stun Wakefield Trinity with a 46-16 victory and keep their slim Super League play-off hopes alive.
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Sheff Utd & Birmingham draw a blank on opening day
Sheffield United and Birmingham made an underwhelming start to the Championship season as they played out a goalless draw at Bramall Lane.
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SunRisers, Super Giants out to deny Rockets a Hundred double
There could be a Trent Rockets double and a Sam Billings four-peat at Lord's on Sunday as the 2026 edition of The Hundred draws to a close.
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Coppull impresses in Hungerford success
Coppull stepped up in distance to land a second Group Two of his career under an enterprising ride from Hector Crouch, who completed a big-race double in the Visit Malta Hungerford Stakes at Newbury.
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Charlton hit back to beat Derby
Tyreece Campbell's impressive start to the new season continued as his 80th-minute goal earned Charlton a 2-1 victory over Derby at The Valley.
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Chair double fires QPR to victory
Ilias Chair scored twice as QPR came from behind to beat Portsmouth 3-1 and claim their first win at Fratton Park in 26 years.
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2026 NASCAR Odds: Ryan Blaney Favored For Richmond; Hamlin, Bell Tied At Second
Will Christopher Bell break his second-place streak or will pole-sitter Ryan Blaney get into Victory Lane? Latest odds for Saturday's Cook Out 400.
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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: August 15, 2026
Answering your questions on pitchers outperforming their xERAs, how plate discipline translates to ABS challenges, (maybe) the final 100-loss team, and more...
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The Runner’s World Guide to Strength Training: How to Fit Strength Into Your Run Schedule
Our exclusive program provides all the tools you need to start prioritizing strength training as part of your run routine.
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At 90, He Raced His First Marathon. These Training Habits Helped Him Reach the Finish Line.
Bill Schwarz believes that his carefully curated training will allow him to race until 100.
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Hunter Greene Out Through the 2027 Season
On top of the other major issues, the Cincinnati Reds now have a big pitching problem to solve.
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Darrin Jackson Tackles a Challenging Career Quiz
The Chicago White Sox broadcast analyst has entertaining anecdotes about pitchers he faced over a 12-year playing career.
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Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 8/14/26
Pick the brain of your friendly neighborhood prospect writer, who is in the throes of Bridge League and 2027 Draft scouting.
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Wait, What?! Nicolo Pinazzi’s Emergence
The Italian lefty has blossomed from near obscurity into a real prospect.
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Labor Day Treadmill Deals Are Here—Save Up to 30% on Our Top Picks from NordicTrack, Bowflex, and More
Get the best deals to start your summer off on the right foot.
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Ben Joyce Throws Two Fastballs, Too
Batters can't stand this one weird trick (he said, apologetically).
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Saatva’s Labor Day Deal Includes 20% Off, Free Setup, and a 365-Night Trial
It’s a deal that no active runner should ignore.
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I Tried the Viral ‘Aquaphor Hack’ to Keep Sweat Out of My Eyes on Hot Runs. It Worked—With a Catch
I was willing to see if a little grease could save my summer marathon training.
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