Wednesday, August 26, 2026

The Scoreboard

Legal drama, roster crunch, and kickoff countdowns — today’s biggest stories across every sport.

Jed York Arrested in Police Sting

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested as part of a police sting operation and charged with disorderly conduct after being accused of engaging in prostitution. The arrest immediately became one of the biggest off-field storylines in the league, given York’s high profile as the face of one of the NFL’s marquee franchises.

Cutdown Day Looms Across the League

Every team in the league is racing to get down to a 53-man roster, and the moves are already piling up ahead of the deadline. Notable early cuts include the Commanders releasing former starting safety Will Harris and the Jets closing out their kicking competition by cutting Cade York.

Suspension and a Scary Injury

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones was hit with a three-game suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, while New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin was carted off the field with what appeared to be a severe knee injury.

Cal Raleigh Ties a Franchise Record

Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh homered in his first at-bat against the Phillies, tying a franchise record by hitting home runs in four consecutive at-bats, the latest exclamation point on a monster season.

Skenes Shuts Down San Diego

Rookie phenom Paul Skenes tossed six shutout innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 win over the San Diego Padres, putting Pittsburgh on the verge of a series sweep.

Dodgers Ownership Shake-Up

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter is reportedly unwinding parts of his broader sports portfolio amid an ongoing federal probe, a move that could ripple into upcoming league salary-cap discussions.

Week 0 Arrives This Saturday

The college football season officially kicks off this Saturday with eight games involving FBS teams, headlined by a high-profile rematch between North Carolina and TCU at noon ET.

Federer & Roddick Turn Back the Clock

Five-time US Open champion Roger Federer delighted fans at Arthur Ashe Stadium with a special exhibition match against longtime rival and friend Andy Roddick, giving the crowd a nostalgic throwback ahead of this year’s tournament.

Sinner Withdraws from the Draw

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has officially withdrawn from the tournament due to a lingering knee injury, opening up the draw and shaking up the title conversation heading into the first round.