Kevin O'Connell Explains Decision To Start Kyler Murray Over J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings have chosen Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy.
The Yankees Can't Hit – But Keep Winning With Help From A Rookie Sensation
The Yankees can't really hit right now, but they're staying afloat thanks to pitching and a talented rookie shortstop.
10 NFL Players Positioning Themselves For A Breakthrough 2026 Season
Danny Parkins of First Things First shares his list of the top 10 most exciting NFL players entering the 2026 season.
Mahomes Mountain: Is Patrick Mahomes Still NFL's Best QB? Nick Wright Tiers QBs
Nick Wright revealed the first edition of "Mahomes Mountain" NFL QB power rankings on First Things First.
NFL Catchup: Rams Stars Injured, Vikings Make QB1 Decision And More 49ers Injuries
Here's what you need to know from Tuesday around the NFL.
Jets Get Harsh Reminder Of Their Biggest Problem In Joint Practice With Buccaneers
There's a lot to like about the new-look Jets, who could be a much-improved team ... if only they had a viable quarterback. Their practice against the Bucs showed that they still don't.
Why Lions Should Get Edge Over Bears In NFC North Race In 2026
Colin Cowherd breaks down the NFC North division race, picking the Detroit Lions to win the division while highlighting the Chicago Bears led by Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams.
2026 NFL Preseason Odds: John Harbaugh Best ATS, Andy Reid Among Worst
It might not matter much to some, but bettors are keeping track of how head coaches fare against the spread during preseason. Here's the latest.
Rams Star WR Puka Nacua Departs Joint Practice With Cowboys For Unknown Reason
Puka Nacua wasn't able to participate for the entirety of the Los Angeles Rams' joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, and it's unclear why.
MLB 2026 Buzz: Miami Marlins Place 2025 All-Star On IL
Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.
2026 NASCAR Odds: Denny Hamlin Favored For Richmond; Christopher Bell Second
Will Christopher Bell break his second-place streak at Richmond? Here are the early odds for the Cook Out 400.
Bears S Coby Bryant Undergoes Knee Surgery, Expected To Miss 4-6 Months
Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant has undergone knee surgery following a recent training camp injury, significantly shifting his recovery timeline.
Ravens CB Nate Wiggins Carted Off Field With Leg Injury
Baltimore Ravens cornerback and 2024 first-round draft pick Nate Wiggins was carted off the field roughly an hour into Tuesday’s practice.
Why Quinnen Williams Extension Could Prove That Cowboys Won Micah Parsons Trade
After extending Quinnen Williams, are the Dallas Cowboys the winners of the Micah Parsons trade with the Green Bay Packers?
2026 NFL Christmas Odds: Lines, Spreads, What To Know For All 4 Games
The NFL Christmas week slate is shaping up to be all time. See the odds for the four primetime matchups.
Saints Star Cam Jordan Could Be Sidelined Into Season With Hamstring Injury
New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore says defensive end Cam Jordan’s hamstring injury could linger into the regular season.
Why Kevin O'Connell Picked Kyler Murray As His Next Starting QB Experiment
Kyler Murray is getting a second chance with the Minnesota Vikings. Kevin O'Connell has his new QB1.
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Revealed That 30 days In Jail Was A 'Learning Experience'
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has described his 30 days spent in a Texas jail as a “learning experience" and a “reality check."
INDYCAR Power Rankings: Which Drivers Are Best At Chasing Alex Palou?
Alex Palou can't be caught, but a few drivers are still giving it their all down the final stretch. Here are the latest rankings.
2026 NBA Opening Day Odds: Spreads, Lines, What To Know For All 3 Games
Check out the odds for the NBA's three opening night showdowns, featuring The King and The Alien.
Fever's White rips critics: I stand by my players
Fever coach Stephanie White spoke out against her critics and received vocal support from Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham after she was booed in Indiana before Tuesday's win over the Liberty.
Bears' Bryant has knee surgery, out 4-6 months
Bears safety Coby Bryant underwent knee surgery and is expected to miss four to six months, coach Ben Johnson announced Tuesday.
Vikings name Murray starting QB over McCarthy
The Vikings named Kyler Murray the team's starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy.
Tulsa kept from chance at LLBWS bid, judge rules
A Texas judge backed a decision to remove a Tulsa, Oklahoma, team from the Southwest Region and keep it from playing in Tuesday's title game for a spot in the Little League Baseball World Series, according to a statement from a Little League spokesperson.
Maddux fired as Angels jettison pitching coaches
The Angels, who have a staff ERA of 4.51 and an MLB-worst 508 walks, have fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, assistant Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti.
Rutschman debut can't spark slumping Red Sox
Catcher Adley Rutschman, who was acquired at last week's trade deadline, made his debut for the Red Sox on Tuesday night, collecting a single and two walks in Boston's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays in Toronto.
CBS: 'No timetable' on Romo's future after arrest
CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday that there is "no timetable" on the future of NFL analyst Tony Romo after Romo's arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.
HS player in Ark. practices with viper in helmet
A high school football player in Arkansas unknowingly wore a helmet with a venomous snake inside it for nearly an hour before discovering the unwelcome intruder.
📈 Top 10 MLB prospect rankings
Who is rising and falling in every major league farm system after the trade deadline? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
WNBA Power Rankings: Time running out as teams jockey for playoff seeds
The time to nitpick every win and loss has arrived, as some teams need a dramatic run to reach the playoffs.
NFL training camp buzz notebook: Updates on Caleb Downs, Denzel Boston, Jalen Hurts, more
Here's what we heard on the road at training camp for the 49ers, Bengals, Bills, Browns, Cowboys, Eagles, Jets, Raiders, Ravens, Seahawks and Steelers.
NFL training camp updates: After slow start, Tua Tagovailoa coming on strong
Get all the latest news, intel and insights on NFL training camps from our team of reporters in the field.
College football 2026: How much does a Power 4 starter earn?
We talked to general managers, staffers and agents from around the nation to put a price on each position.
The hottest team ... ever? How Red Sox turned their season around -- and what it means
Will a historic run lead to the World Series? We break down Boston's epic comeback.
New rosters in the West? KAT contract? The under-the-radar concerns for NBA contenders
What hurdles could the top 10 contenders in the NBA face during the 2026-27 season? Our NBA insiders break it down.
What Kyler Murray as QB1 means for Vikings and J.J. McCarthy's future
McCarthy, the No. 10 pick in 2024, will take a back seat to offseason addition Murray. Here's what we know.
What Quinnen Williams' contract extension means for Cowboys
With Williams' three-year, $105.9 million deal, Dallas appears to have rediscovered its old formula of locking in its stars.
2026 Fantasy Football Draft Guide: Rankings, mock drafts and analysis
Your one-stop shop as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.
Mock draft: Robinson and Gibbs at picks 7 and 8? Only in a superflex league
Quarterbacks were taken with the first six picks, which meant star backs became values in Round 1.
'I hope he knows about it': White Sox's pope hat giveaway draws major crowd
Ever since the election of Pope Leo, a Chicago native and White Sox fan, the team has embraced the connection.
How back is The U? Can Clemson rebound? Previewing the ACC (and Notre Dame)
Repeat run for Miami? Revenge for Duke? Reset for Clemson? Redemption at UNC? Intrigue abounds in the ACC.
Road to the LLBWS: Results, schedules and more
We have your one-stop shop for everything to know about the 2026 Little League World Series.
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye move for Barcelona's Koundé
Arsenal are reportedly looking at a possible move for Barcelona defender Jules Koundé. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Will World Cup's top player Rodri join Barcelona or Real Madrid? Or stay at Man City?
After Rodri led Spain to World Cup glory, it's no surprise that Barcelona and Real Madrid both want him. Will he move this summer or remain at Man City?
Eagles have bought into new offensive system
In some ways, the perennial title contenders are starting from scratch on one side of the ball.
Jared Goff keeps Lions offense pulling in same direction without distraction
Coach Dan Campbell is thrilled with the urgency and guidance Goff shows his Lions teammates.
CFB coaches spill the tea on 43 QBs
Who will be stars? Which QBs do opposing coaches fear or have questions about? We break down 43 signal-callers.
It's hard to understand Real Madrid's latest moves if they actually want to win
Real Madrid have more money to be successful than any club on the planet, but their moves lately make no sense. What gives?
One U21 player to watch from each Premier League team
From the player who could become Man United's youngest ever to Brighton's next big thing, meet the Premier League's brightest young stars.
Women's divisional rankings: Thorslund claims top spot and undisputed title
Dina Thorslund dominated Cherneka Johnson to win the undisputed bantamweight championship and shake up the 118-pound weight class. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.
Men's divisional rankings: McKenna wins IBF title, enters middleweight top 10
Aaron McKenna cracks the middleweight top 10 following a dominant decision win for the IBF title. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.
Free agent pickups: Trio of waiver-worthy prospects debut
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
Playoff guide: Strategy, players and more expert picks
Playoffs? Yes, we're talking about the fantasy women's basketball playoffs, and the strategy you need to win.
Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say - BBC
It's official: Amy Klobuchar is Democrats' pick to succeed Gov. Tim Walz - Axios
Rep. John Larson, a Longtime Lawmaker, Loses a Primary in Connecticut - The New York Times
As search for thousands of missing pushes on, Colombia earthquake tests new president - AP News
NWS confirms 3 EF-1 tornadoes hit Chicagoland Tuesday morning - WGN-TV
University of Michigan to switch to pass/fail grades for first-semester students - The Guardian
A judge expands a block on U.S. Postal Service work on Trump's mail-in voting order - NPR
Syria sentences absent Bashar al-Assad to death over killings and torture - Reuters
For Nigel Farage, success brings new pressures and a showdown with Count Binface - AP News
North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of major US-South Korea military drills - Reuters
Pentagon tells Congress US military airstrikes in Yemen resulted in 153 civilians killed - The Hill
Why Jensen Huang’s $500 billion AI financing plan faces a big risk from China - CNBC
CoreWeave Shares Jump as Revenue Doubles From Year Earlier - WSJ
Supermicro tops Q4 earnings expectations, offers strong Q1 guidance, stock jumps - Yahoo Finance
FDA approves Samsung's Hearing Aid feature on Galaxy Buds - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com
Authors Face Backlash For Participation In 2022 Google AI Study - Engadget
Authors Face Backlash For Participation In 2022 Google AI Study Engadget
Xbox Elite 3 prototype pad leaks with tiny built-in screen - The Verge
WGA Responds To David Ellison's Threat To Pull Paramount From CA - Deadline
Demi Lovato stuns in skin-tight silk dress amid major news - Yahoo
White rips critics, backed by Clark, Cunningham after fans boo - ESPN
Tracking 2026-27 Sixers games reported and announced ahead of NBA schedule release - PhillyVoice
Amid WNBA Saga, Project B Says It Will Launch With Olympic Gender Policy - Front Office Sports
The most dramatic meteor shower of the summer peaks the day of a solar eclipse - NBC News
Congo says 2,000 people have died in history’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak - CNN
"US' Saddest Murder Trial": Warning Signs Before A Woman Killed Her 3 Children - NDTV
Belly fat predicts heart risks better than BMI - The Telegraph
Peggy Flanagan projected winner of Democratic primary for Senate in Minnesota
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has captured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in the Minnesota primary election, CBS News projects.
Lisa Demuth projected winner of Republican primary in Minnesota governor's race
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth will win the Republican primary in Minnesota's gubernatorial race, CBS News projects.
Powerful storms slam Midwest, leave nearly 1 million without power
Nearly 1 million customers in the Midwest were without power as perilous thunderstorms and extreme wind gusts pummeled the region on Tuesday.
14-term Rep. John Larson ousted by challenger in Connecticut Democratic primary
Democratic Rep. John Larson — who has represented central Connecticut since the late 1990s — lost his party's primary Tuesday to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, CBS News has projected.
Dems pick nominees in key Wisc. districts as Sean Duffy's son-in-law wins GOP primary
National Democrats see two Wisconsin districts currently held by Republicans as up for grabs in November — the 1st and 3rd Districts. Here's how the primaries are shaping up.
Tafoya projected winner of GOP nomination for Senate in Minnesota primary
Michele Tafoya, a former television sports reporter, is the winner of the Republican nomination for Senate in the Minnesota primary election, CBS News projects.
U.S. and Iran close to "peace arrangement or a deal," Pakistan says
The U.S. and Iran are close to agreeing on "some sort of arrangement," Pakistan's defense minister told Bloomberg on Tuesday.
Sen. Klobuchar projected winner of DFL primary in Minnesota governor's race
CBS News projects Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the heavy favorite, will win the Democratic primary in Minnesota's gubernatorial race and will face the Republican challenger in November.
Wisconsin's Democratic showdown and more primary races to watch today
South Carolina Republicans will choose a successor for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat, and Minnesota's Senate primary is another battle between moderate and progressive Democrats.
Trump-backed candidate wins crowded GOP primary in Alabama's new 2nd District
Rhett Marques will take on Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures in the newly drawn district that's more favorable to Republicans.
Trump secretly switched to different plane in Turkey amid Iran threat
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
California high-speed rail could run out of money by December 2027, as authority cuts train order in half
The watchdog's review warns the $4 billion federal funding loss now leaves the project needing billions in financing within 16 months — as the rail authority acknowledges for the first time that it still has no train contract, has cut its order from six trains to three, and has dropped the "Buy America" requirement.
High school football player finds venomous snake inside helmet he was wearing
The Maumelle High football player wore the helmet for nearly an hour and was fortunate he wasn't bitten, animal services director Chris Davis said.
Venomous snake pulled from football player's helmet in Arkansas
A high school football player in Arkansas found a 2-foot-long cottonmouth snake inside his helmet last week. The pit viper was so reluctant to exit the helmet that police officers had to pour water into it to force the snake out and into a bag. Animal services technicians arrived a few minutes later, identified the snake as a deadly cottonmouth and took it to a wooded area far from the school.
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman advance to runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary
Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will face off in a runoff later this month for the South Carolina GOP Senate nomination, CBS News projects, as they vie to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver electric shocks
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Timeline of Trump's secret plane switch in Turkey amid Iran threat
A U.S. official confirmed Tuesday that President Trump was secretly removed from Air Force One and switched to a different plane following a credible threat from Iran as he left the NATO summit in Turkey last month. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Natalie Brand have more.
Beach town mayor worries social media trend could lead to shark attack
Bay Head Mayor Bill Curtis worries that baiting sharks close to shore in order to take pictures and videos of them could be a recipe for disaster.
Analysis of key primary races in Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Carolina and more
CBS News political director Fin Gómez breaks down some of the key primary races unfolding on Tuesday as voters cast ballots in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Alabama, Connecticut, Vermont and South Carolina.
Rescuers race to find Colombia earthquake survivors as death toll rises
Over 1,100 homes were destroyed when Colombia was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
What's at stake as voters cast ballots in six primaries, including South Carolina and Wisconsin
Primary elections are being held Tuesday in six states: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Alabama, Connecticut, Vermont and South Carolina. CBS News' Taurean Small, Jonah Kaplan, Mark Strassmann and Anthony Salvanto have the latest.
U.S. military operations killed 153 civilians last year, Pentagon says
The Pentagon has acknowledged that U.S. military operations killed more than 150 civilians in 2025. The count did not include any deaths from airstrikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
White House asked DOJ about new Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn
Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.
Trump administration bars use of Medicaid funds for some youth transgender care
Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors.
8/11: CBS Evening News
President Trump took secret flight out of July's NATO summit due to Iranian missile threat; storms hit Midwest as wildfires rage in western states.
Play video games? You, too, could become an air traffic controller
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is touting the success of a campaign targeting video gamers to train as air traffic controllers.
What to know about Wednesday's total solar eclipse
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
Social Security adds 14 conditions to fast-track disability list
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
U.S. Marine veteran freed from Russian prison after nearly 4 years
A U.S. Marine veteran from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.
What's behind the $4B funding cut for California's high-speed rail?
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.