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The Mega Millions lottery jackpot was an estimated $145 million the Friday, Aug. 28 drawing. The jackpot was last won on July 28 when a lottery player in Florida won a $803 million jackpot. Is today your lucky day? The Mega Millions lottery jackpot was an estimated $145 million the Friday, Aug. 28 drawing with a cash option of $61.9 million, according to the Mega Millions website. The jackpot was last won on July 28 when a lottery player in Florida won a $803 million jackpot.

Updated Aug. 28, 2026, 9:33 p.m. ET The Memphis Tigers and the UNLV Rebels meet Saturday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze college football odds around the Memphis vs. UNLV odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets. Memphis and UNLV meet for the first time in school history on the gridiron. The Tigers posted an 8-5 record, 4-4 in the American Conference, last season.

Updated Aug. 28, 2026, 8:08 p.m. ET The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and the Stanford Cardinal meet Saturday at Stanford Stadium to open their 2026 seasons. Kickoff in Stanford, California, is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Let's analyze college football odds around the Hawaii vs. Stanford odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.

Democrats are now touting part of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs are among those now touting the rural healthcare program in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill.

Show Caption Hide Caption Jose Iglesias returns to Citi Field for first pitch before Broadway debut Former Mets infielder Jose Iglesias, who is set to make his Broadway debut on Aug. 27, threw out the first pitch on Aug. 18, 2026, at Citi Field. NEW YORK — Let the spoiling begin for the Mets. After dropping two out of three games against the Brewers, the Mets now welcome the Astros for a three-game series beginning at 7:10 p.m. on Friday night at Citi Field.

Aug. 28, 2026, 6:35 p.m. ET New York Giants fans cheer while walking to MetLife Stadium, Aug 28, 2026, East Rutherford, NJ, USA. Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com A young New York Jets fan runs across the grounds at MetLife Stadium, Aug 28, 2026, East Rutherford, NJ, USA. Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com Flags wave in the parking lot before a game between the New York Jets and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, Aug 28, 2026, East Rutherford, NJ, USA.

“If I was in office running for re-election I would not be taking time going to Texas,” said former Michigan GOP Rep. Fred Upton Aug. 28, 2026, 6:19 p.m. ET WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is throwing a big party to rally the GOP for the midterms, but not every candidate may be happy to get the invitation. That's because some Republicans warn that it could backfire in battleground races.

Updated Aug. 28, 2026, 6:38 p.m. ET NEW YORK – The great Boston turnaround came with an assist from the Yankees. On the morning of June 25, as the Yankees arrived in Boston, the Red Sox were 32-46, trailing the first-place Yanks by 15.5 games in the AL East. But the Red Sox went on to sweep a four-game series at Fenway Park, starting an incredible run that has moved them two games behind the Yanks for the top wild card spot.

Aug. 28, 2026, 5:51 p.m. ET EAST RUTHERFORD - It’s the relative calm before the storm at MetLife Stadium. The New York Giants wrap up the preseason against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium Friday night. Less than 48 hours later, the Giants will have to reduce the roster to 53 players prior to the league's 6 p.m. deadline.

Thousands march in Washington as leaders warn of voting rights rollbacks Thousands marched in Washington, DC in defense of voting rights after the ​Supreme Court weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act.