Sports, Entertainment & Culture — August 17, 2026

Tommy John dies at 83. The 288-game winner, whose name became synonymous with the revolutionary elbow surgery that reshaped baseball, died Saturday at his Florida home after 26 MLB seasons.

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Scheffler routs FedEx St. Jude field. Scottie Scheffler opened the PGA Tour postseason in dominant fashion Sunday, winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight shots.

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Von Miller joins the Cowboys. The eight-time Pro Bowler agreed to a one-year deal with Dallas, returning to his home state as the Cowboys continue overhauling their pass rush.

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Hayden Panettiere dies at 36. The 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' actress died five days before her 37th birthday, her family announced Sunday. No cause of death has been released.

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