Sports, Entertainment & Culture — August 21, 2026

NFL fines Cowboys, Saints $500K each. The league penalized both teams after a brawl-filled joint practice; the two meet again in the preseason finale Aug. 28.

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Dave Bautista is the new Kratos. The actor closed his deal to star in Prime Video's God of War series, replacing Ryan Hurst, who was injured on set earlier this year.

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Meghan Markle eyes acting return. The Duchess of Sussex is weighing a return to acting as she and Prince Harry move back to Britain. She stepped away from royal duties six years ago.

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Kelsey Mitchell makes WNBA history. The Fever guard scored 37 points in a loss to Dallas, her record 21st straight game with at least 20 points.

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