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Liberty stun top-seeded Lynx 91-75 in Game 1 — 13hBreanna Stewart scored 34 points as the eighth-seeded Liberty beat the top-seeded Lynx 91-75 in Game 1 on Sept. 27, 2026.

Priya Raman New York played with real confidence against the top seed, that road win changes how the series looks now.

Ravens-Cowboys Game Delays MTV VMAs Broadcast — 10hThe 2026 MTV VMAs broadcast started 20-22 minutes late after the Ravens beat the Cowboys 34-31; home viewers missed Madonna’s opening that the L.A. theater saw on time.

Priya Raman They need to plan the schedule so a close game doesn't delay the VMAs for TV audiences while the in-person crowd sees everything on time.

Kentucky overcomes slow start to beat South Alabama 45-21Sports — 1dKentucky overcame a sloppy, slow start to beat South Alabama 45-21, pulling away after halftime behind a powerful ground game. Jason Patterson, CJ Baxter and Jovantae Barnes each topped 100 rushing yards, with Patterson’s 75-yard touchdown run helping swing momentum before the break.

Derek Foss That slow first half was frustrating to watch but Patterson's burst before the break really flipped the game in their favor.

Pérez throws one-hit shutout in Marlins’ 3-0 win — 2dPérez threw a 105-pitch one-hit shutout, MLB's 11th this season and his first complete game in 68 starts, as Marlins beat Braves 3-0.

Marcus Bell Only one hit allowed all game shows how locked in Pérez was. Braves had no answer at the plate tonight.

Angel Reese Wins Dream’s First AP DPOY — 1dAngel Reese was cleared to play after a facial injury and recorded 13 points and 12 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics in Game 1 of their playoff series. She was also named AP Defensive Player of the Year, and she and Rhyne Howard became the first Dream teammates selected to an AP All-WNBA team in the same season.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Orioles top Yankees 10-2 in one game, fall 6-3 in other — 2dThe Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 10-2, powered by home runs from Pete Alonso, Dylan Beavers and Jeremiah Jackson. Alonso homered twice as Baltimore pulled away with a multi-run fourth inning.

Nicole Hardy Splitting with the Yankees after the big first game win feels like a missed chance overall.

Sky beat Tempo 97-85, snap five-game skid — 6dChicago Sky beat the Toronto Tempo 97-85 to snap a five-game skid, with Sydney Taylor and Gabriela Jaquez each scoring 18 and Kamilla Cardoso adding 17 as Chicago shot 53% from the field. Isabelle Harrison poured in 21 for Toronto as the Tempo extended their road woes and the Sky used an 18-2 third-quarter run to pull away.

Wisconsin Completes 17-Point Comeback at No. 13 Penn StateSports — 3dWisconsin rallied from a 17-0 deficit to beat No. 13 Penn State 24-20, ending a six-game losing streak against the Nittany Lions as quarterback Colton Joseph threw two fourth-quarter touchdowns, including the game-winner. Penn State’s defense had forced two first-half interceptions, but the offense missed injured leading receiver Koby Howard and couldn’t hold the lead.

UCF Wins Big 12 Opener Against TCUSports — 3dUCF beat TCU 21-13 in the teams’ Big 12 opener, as the Knights’ defense held the Horned Frogs to three second-half points. Backup quarterback Keyone Jenkins completed 19 of 20 passes, and Landen Chambers scored the game-sealing touchdown; TCU entered on a two-game winning streak with receiver Jordan Dwyer expected back from injury.

13-year-old Yu Zidi leads Asian Games butterfly heats — Sep 20, 202613-year-old Yu Zidi won Asian Games 200m butterfly gold in 2:05.08, a reported Games record. She is the youngest world championships swimming medallist ever and beat Regan Smith in March.

Maya Lindstrom Japan grabbing the first triathlon gold gives the home fans an early reason to cheer.

League-leading Nashville beats Toronto FC 2-0 — 3dShort-handed Toronto FC, four points outside the Eastern Conference playoff places, faced league-leading Nashville SC, which had already clinched a postseason berth and was unbeaten at home. Nashville took an early lead through Hany Mukhtar as Toronto sought to halt a two-game losing streak.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Packers Rally Past Jets 20-17 in Overtime — Sep 20, 2026Packers beat Jets 20-17 on Trey Smack's OT kick despite just 199 yards and 1-for-9 on third downs, ending a six-game losing streak.

Tom Gallagher Trey Smack coming through with that 26-yard kick finally ends the skid in overtime.

Sonny Gray Wins 18th, Red Sox Edge Guardians — 4dSonny Gray pitched six scoreless innings as the Red Sox beat the Guardians 1-0, with Andruw Monasterio driving in the game’s only run and Aroldis Chapman earning his 35th save. Gray’s 18th win tied him for the major-league lead; Boston had already clinched a postseason berth, while center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela left with right hamstring tightness.

Nationals Score Four in 11th, Beat Cardinals 8-5 — Sep 19, 2026Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-5 in 11 innings, flipping the game with a four-run 11th sparked by a catcher’s interference that preceded Jose Tena’s two-run double. Jorbit Vivas had four hits, Daylen Lile homered, and Will Dion earned his first major league save as Washington stretched its recent run of success.

Priya Raman Vivas going four for five really kept the lineup moving all night.

Liberatore Ends Winless Streak, Cardinals Beat Pirates — 4dMatthew Liberatore ended an 11-start winless drought by allowing one run over 5 2/3 innings as the Cardinals defeated the Pirates 5-1, with Alec Burleson driving in a season-best 112th RBI and Masyn Winn and JJ Wetherholt providing key hits. The Pirates’ five-game winning streak ended as St. Louis seized the series finale’s momentum and positioned itself to avoid a losing season, while Pittsburgh’s late-season push stalled.

Tom Gallagher Liberatore finally breaking through with that strong outing should give the Cardinals some real momentum down the stretch.

Can you read data — or just vibes?Quizie — QuizFifteen questions on charts, stats, and the tricks numbers play. The rank tells everyone whether to trust your slides.

Liverpool Extend Unbeaten Start, Beat Bournemouth 1-0 — Sep 19, 2026Alexander Isak's 57th-minute strike earned Liverpool a 1-0 win at Bournemouth, keeping them unbeaten early in the season. The game also saw Andoni Iraola make his first return to Bournemouth since leaving, with both sides reflecting on recent form and tactical adjustments.

Rachel Meyers Iraola's old team showed why they are struggling, unable to test Liverpool enough.

Vanderbilt Rallies to Beat NC State 35-31Sports — Sep 18, 2026Vanderbilt insists it has elite potential and is still searching for a complete, identity-defining performance as it prepares for a big test against NC State, with players expressing high expectations for what the program can achieve. The game hinges on stability at quarterback, as Jared Curtis is positioned to lead the Commodores in what many see as their first major challenge of the season.

Athletics Rally From Six-Run Deficit, Beat Angels — 6dThe Oakland Athletics erased a six-run deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 9-7 in West Sacramento, powered by Carlos Cortes’ pinch-hit RBI triple and a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth, with Zack Gelof adding a later two-run blast. The win, part of a bid to end the season on a high note and avoid a 100-loss campaign, comes as the A’s face a six-game finale slate against the Angels and seek strong performances from pitchers and position players alike.

Bills Host Lions in High-Scoring Thursday Opener — Sep 13, 2026No. 14 Penn State enters Week 3 as a heavy favorite to beat Buffalo after a 2-0 start, with Becht showing efficiency at quarterback and Hansen contributing in the run game as the defense also looks to limit Buffalo’s offense. Buffalo, having split its first two games, struggles on offense with limited production and a negative turnover margin, and PSU is projected to win comfortably by a large spread.

Carrigg's Two Homers Lift Rockies Past Padres 9-3 — Sep 15, 2026Cole Carrigg homered twice and went 4-for-5 as the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 9-3, ending an eight-game skid, with Troy Johnston contributing three hits as part of a big multi-run sixth inning. The win snapped the Padres’ eight-game win streak and kept them from gaining ground in the NL wild-card race, while Freeland’s return from the injured list highlighted the Rockies’ victory run.

Priya Raman The sixth inning with Johnston's three hits must have been fun to watch after the Padres had been winning so much lately.

Nashville Heat Reportedly Melts Players’ Cleats — Sep 18, 2026Extreme heat in Nashville caused cleats to melt for Titans players in back-to-back games against the Jets and Eagles, with footage showing water spraying to cool footwear as temperatures hovered around mid-90s to above 100 degrees. The incidents, including Amani Hooker’s account of midsoles melting in the season opener and Cam Jurgens’ two melted pairs, sparked discussions about turf conditions and potential moves away from artificial surfaces, as the Eagles beat the Titans 24-20 in a late-Nashville showdown.

Red Sox beat Angels 5-2, pull within two games of Yankees — Sep 7, 2026Boston kept its hot streak, powering to a 5-2 win over the Angels as Brayan Bello returned with five scoreless innings while Adley Rutschman and Jarren Duran supplied the power in a game that helped fuel a broader run of success. In a separate Sunday game, Payton Tolle struck out 12 over six innings to spark a 3-1 win over Baltimore, with Aroldis Chapman earning his 400th career save as Boston pushed its winning ways through a four-game Orioles sweep and continued bullpen depth, aided by White’s three-run homer.

Dana Whitfield Tolle striking out 12 in six innings is a huge sign for the future, kid's got real stuff.

Rocchio’s Grand Slam, Walk-Off Homer Lift Guardians — Sep 5, 2026Brayan Rocchio delivered a historic late-game rally for Cleveland, tying the game with a grand slam and later delivering a ninth-inning walk-off to beat Detroit in the first game of a doubleheader, keeping the Guardians in the AL wild-card race. The performance came as Cleveland weathered a rough start and as manager Stephen Vogt shuffled the lineup, with Rocchio returning to the nine-hole role in a bid to spark the offense.

Chris Dalton Grand slam to tie it then the walk-off? Rocchio was due for a game like this, glad it happened when it mattered.

Delaware Set for First SEC Game at VanderbiltSports — Sep 9, 2026Delaware, in its first season at the FBS and 1-0 after beating Merrimack, heads to Nashville to face a Vanderbilt squad that is also 1-0 after a win over Austin Peay. Vanderbilt, who used a two-quarterback system in the win and is weighing the best formula under coach Clark Lea, will try to handle a Delaware team eager to test itself against an SEC opponent for the first time in this series.