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Finlay Tarling’s team withdraws as Volta a Portugal resumes

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August 15, 2026

Finlay Tarling’s team, NSN Development, have withdrawn from the remaining stages of the Volta a Portugal following the British cyclist’s death.

The 19-year-old died following an accident during the eighth stage of the race on Friday.

Organisers confirmed the race will continue with the penultimate stage on Saturday, while tributes will be held for Tarling before the start.

In a statement, the Volta said it had been a “tragic day for cycling” and the race would be held in an “atmosphere of profound mourning”.

It added that “as a sign of respect and mourning” the main sponsors of the event had agreed to cancel all activities for the remaining two stages.

“The race continues. There will be a sporting competition, but not a party… This Saturday, the Volta rides for Finlay.”

Welshman Tarling was competing for the NSN Development Team when the incident occurred on the 166.8km route from Melgaco to Fafe on Friday.

In a statement provided to local media, Major Tiago Machado of the National Republican Guard said there had been “a collision between the cyclist and a light goods vehicle” and that an investigation was under way.

“Following Fin Tarling’s tragic passing on Friday, the NSN Development Team has withdrawn from the remaining Volta a Portugal stages,” NSN said in a statement on Saturday morning.

“With the full support of Fin’s parents, the WorldTour team will race on at Czech Tour and the Arctic Race of Norway. We will continue to hold Fin in our hearts as we race in his honor, doing what he loved most.

“We want to thank everyone in the cycling community and beyond for the incredible support at this difficult time.”

Tarling, the younger brother of Netcompany-Ineos rider Josh, had raced for Great Britain on the road and track.

He looked to be following in the footsteps of his older brother Josh as a time trial specialist.

He finished in third in the under-23 men’s individual time trial at the British Championships in June and competed in the Tour of Britain just under 12 months ago.

“This is not the time for speculation about the circumstances of the accident. The incident is being investigated by the GNR Command, which is responsible for rigorously establishing the facts,” the Volta added.

“We all remain deeply shaken.

“Cycling is a sport that involves risks, but we are never prepared for a tragedy of this magnitude. Finlay lost his life. A family lost a son. A team lost a team-mate. Cycling lost one of its own. It is a tragedy that transcends the competition itself.”

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How to watch Rockies vs. Giants: TV channel and streaming options for August 15

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The Colorado Rockies will look to keep a three-game win streak going when they visit the San Francisco Giants at 4:05 p.m. ET on Saturday. Logan Webb (7-7, 3.59 ERA) gets the start for the Giants, who are 50-72 this season and fourth in the NL West. Michael Lorenzen (3-10, 6.83 ERA) is starting for the Rockies, who are 49-73 and fifth in the NL West.

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Rockies vs. Giants odds

Favorite Moneyline: Giants -139
Underdog Moneyline: Rockies +115
Total: 7.5
Total Over Odds: -110
Total Under Odds: -110

Injury reports

Giants

Harrison Bader: 10 Day IL (Plantar fasciitis), Casey Schmitt: 10 Day IL (Leg), Daniel Susac: 10 Day IL (Knee), Jesus Rodriguez: 10 Day IL (Elbow), Marcelo Mayer: 10 Day IL (Forearm), Matt Chapman: 60 Day IL (Leg), Rowan Wick: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jose Butto: 60 Day IL (Arm), Trevor McDonald: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Matt Gage: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joel Peguero: 60 Day IL (Hamstring), Randy Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Hayden Birdsong: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Willy Adames: day-to-day (Back)

Rockies

Tyler Freeman: 10 Day IL (Lumbar), Jaden Hill: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Sean Sullivan: 15 Day IL (Undisclosed), Chase Dollander: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kris Bryant: 60 Day IL (Back), José Quintana: 60 Day IL (Elbow), McCade Brown: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), RJ Petit: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Welinton Herrera: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Pierson Ohl: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kyle Karros: 7 Day IL (Concussion)

Stats to know

San Francisco’s Jung Hoo Lee has hit nine home runs this season. He has also tallied 46 RBIs and has scored 57 runs. In 455 plate appearances, he has recorded a .290 BA, .325 OBP and .433 SLG with a 4% walk rate and a 10.1% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording eight steals on nine attempts.
In 515 plate appearances, Rafael Devers is hitting .245/.320/.467 with a .788 OPS. He has hit 24 long balls (20th in MLB), driven in 65 runs and scored 62 times.
Colorado’s Jake McCarthy is slashing .296/.333/.499 this season with 13 home runs, 67 RBIs and an OPS of .831. He has a 16.8% strikeout rate and a 4.6% walk rate in 417 plate appearances, and he has scored 56 total runs. McCarthy has recorded 19 steals on 22 attempts.
In 479 plate appearances, TJ Rumfield has posted a 14.4% strikeout rate and a 9.8% walk rate while slashing .294/.374/.453 with 13 home runs, 59 RBIs and 51 runs scored.

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How to watch Nationals vs. Mets: TV channel and streaming options for August 15

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August 15, 2026

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The Washington Nationals visit the New York Mets at 4:10 p.m. ET on Saturday. Sean Manaea (4-5, 4.13 ERA) will start for the Mets, who are 54-69 this season and fifth in the NL East. Brad Lord (5-2, 3.79 ERA) is starting for the Nationals, who are 60-64 and fourth in the NL East.

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Nationals vs. Mets odds

Favorite Moneyline: Mets -143
Underdog Moneyline: Nationals +118
Total: 8.5
Total Over Odds: -102
Total Under Odds: -118

Injury reports

Mets

Mark Vientos: 10 Day IL (Hand), Juan Soto: 10 Day IL (Calf), Austin Warren: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Cionel Perez: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Devin Williams: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Tylor Megill: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Hagenman: 60 Day IL (Rib), Reed Garrett: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Nationals

James Wood: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Drew Millas: 10 Day IL (Finger), Connelly Early: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Josiah Gray: 60 Day IL (Elbow), DJ Herz: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ken Waldichuk: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Richard Lovelady: 60 Day IL (Tricep), Mitchell Parker: 60 Day IL (Elbow), PJ Poulin: 60 Day IL (Flexor)

Stats to know

Bo Bichette is hitting for a .262 BA, .309 OBP and .379 SLG with an 18% strikeout rate and a 6.4% walk rate. His OPS is .688 and he has scored 60 runs. In 528 plate appearances, he has hit 12 home runs and driven in 62 runs.
In 484 plate appearances, Carson Benge has hit 13 long balls, tallied 48 RBIs and scored 62 runs. He is batting .274/.335/.412 and has posted a 21.5% strikeout rate and a 7.2% walk rate. Benge has recorded 18 steals on 21 attempts.
CJ Abrams is hitting for a .283 BA, .360 OBP and .539 SLG with a 23.2% strikeout rate and an 8.9% walk rate. His OPS is .898, which ranks 8th in MLB, and he has scored 77 runs. In 517 plate appearances, he has hit 29 home runs (8th in MLB) and driven in 91 runs (1st in MLB). Abrams has recorded 24 steals on 29 attempts.
In 504 plate appearances, Daylen Lile has hit 15 long balls, tallied 65 RBIs and scored 61 runs. He is batting .249/.298/.416 and has posted an 18.7% strikeout rate and a 5.6% walk rate. Lile has recorded 12 steals on 17 attempts.

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The Hundred: Why have attendances dropped in 2026?

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August 15, 2026

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After five years of building new franchises, Northern Superchargers became Sunrisers Leeds, the most dominant men’s side switched from Oval Invincibles to MI London and Manchester Originals became the Super Giants.

Welsh Fire, Birmingham Phoenix, London Spirit and Trent Rockets kept their names and their kits pretty similar, while Southern Brave traded their green and black for navy and red.

Overall in terms of attendances this year, it was a slow start before a gradual recovery.

And the varying level of change at each team was reflected in the numbers at the eight different venues.

Numbers at Headingley and Old Trafford – where their teams have been completely rebranded – have dropped, while Southampton’s Utilita Bowl – home of Southern Brave – bounced back from a slow start.

Their first men’s game drew a crowd of 8,452 compared to 12,549 for the equivalent fixture in 2025, although the caveat for this year’s match could be that it was on the last day of the school term.

Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens, the smallest of the host grounds, enjoyed record crowds for both its men’s and women’s Fire teams, drawing 11,796 fans for their fixture against MI London.

Timings play their part when looking at individual games, too – for example, Cardiff had two midweek 11:30 BST starts for their women’s team, while their record crowd came on a Saturday night.

The two London teams were predictably at the top of the table, including the derby fixture between Spirit and MI London drawing a crowd of 27,721 – a record for any group stage match in the tournament’s history.

But without a London team in either the men’s or women’s Eliminator, The Oval was not close to sellout on Friday, with 10,271 in for the women’s and 20,124 for the men’s.

Tournament director Vikram Banerjee told BBC Sport he thinks 2026 has been a “better edition” than last year and “one of the best” in The Hundred’s history.

“The quality now is second only to the IPL, by a clear distance in both the men’s and women’s games,” said Banerjee.

“Our broadcast numbers are looking good, our online audiences are generating great numbers, and we’re growing. We’re doing great stuff, so I think it has been our best year.”

Banerjee added the crowd figures are just “one measure” and instead pointed to building “fandom” and “engagement” numbers, where the tournament was the most viewed season across The Hundred’s own social media channels.