IJR News

Harry Kane Takes NFL Kicker Prospect Seriously for Later Career — 2dHarry Kane reiterated interest in becoming an NFL kicker and suggested he could pursue a dual path with MLS in the future, contingent on how his career unfolds over the next five to six years. He stresses the NFL is a more realistic option than golf, has not been approached by any NFL team, and views an American move as potentially enabling cross-sport ambitions.

49ers Reportedly Add Veteran Cooks to Practice Squad — 1d49ers plan to sign Brandin Cooks to the practice squad. He is 189 yards shy of 10,000 career receiving yards, which would make him the 58th player to reach it.

Priya Raman At this stage of his career Cooks brings experience the 49ers can use if they elevate him.

Poll shows Trump approval rating falls to record low of 32% — 2dReuters/Ipsos puts Trump at a career-low 32% approval, with only 17% backing his cost-of-living handling and Republican support down from 82% to 73%.

Priya Raman Even his own party is backing away at 73 percent support, which says a lot about the frustration.

Jets Sign Levis, Release Zappe — 2dWill Levis has signed with the New York Jets' practice squad, taking Bailey Zappe's spot as he attempts to revive a career derailed by injuries and a mid-Tennessee benching. The Jets' quarterback room includes Geno Smith and rookie Cade Klubnik, with Cam Ward having been drafted by Tennessee in 2025 to back up Levis.

Nicole Hardy Releasing Zappe makes sense with Smith and Klubnik already in the room, but it still feels like a tough break for him.

Gasser Leads Brewers Past Orioles 1-0 — 4dGasser escaped a bases-loaded jam and threw seven scoreless innings on a career-high 107 pitches as the Brewers shut out the Orioles 1-0.

Chris Dalton The Brewers keep finding ways to win close games like this one. That kind of depth should help them stay on top of the NL.

Iron Rock Payments CEO Credits Early Internships for Later Success — 6dFrisco entrepreneur William Stapleton, CEO of Iron Rock Payments, urges students and early-career professionals to seek meaningful experience and lifelong learning rather than waiting for opportunities, drawing from his rise from unpaid internships to leadership roles. He emphasizes internships as a critical stepping stone and cites the broader trend of graduates completing internships to build long-term careers.

Derek Foss His rise shows how taking initiative early beats hoping something falls into your lap after graduation.

Ramírez Reaches 1,000 RBIs as Guardians Top A’s — 5dJosé Ramírez reached 1,000 career RBIs with a sixth-inning solo homer, only the second Cleveland player ever to do so, as the Guardians rallied past the A's 5-3.

Nicole Hardy Those clutch homers late in the game prove the Guardians still have the edge when it matters most.

Rahm Finishes Last at BMW PGA Championship — Sep 17, 2026Jon Rahm shot 78-77 to finish last among 140 at the BMW PGA Championship, 11 over par—the worst finish of his professional career.

Ronaldo, 41, Selected for Portugal Nations League Squad — 6dCristiano Ronaldo, 41, is in Jorge Jesus' first Portugal squad with 979 career goals, 21 shy of 1,000, after their Saudi title run at Al-Nassr.

Priya Raman Ronaldo at 41 still earns his spot on merit, his presence will lift the whole squad against tough opponents.

Rookie Shay Ciezki Scores 22 in Mercury Comeback Win — 6dUndrafted rookie Shay Ciezki scored a career-high 22 points off the bench, 17 in the third quarter, as Phoenix rallied past Portland 94-91.

Marcus Bell Portland fought hard too but the short-handed roster made it tough to close out the win.

Liberty outscores Lynx 23-12 late to win 93-81 — 5dStewart's answering 3 after Miles' 69-67 go-ahead play sparked Liberty's 23-12 close in a 93-81 win; she also passed Bird on the career scoring list.

Dana Whitfield Stewart's clutch three after that go-ahead bucket turned the game around for Liberty.

Jeremiah Smith Breaks Ohio State Receiving Record — 5dJeremiah Smith broke Ohio State's career receiving yards record on a 23-yard slant from Julian Sayin vs. Kent State on Sept. 19, 2026, passing Michael Jenkins' 2,898 yards in only 32 games.

Rachel Meyers Julian Sayin deserves some credit for delivering the ball in the right spot to make it happen.

Mark Wood retires from England after knee injury ends Ashes comeback — 2dEngland fast bowler Mark Wood has retired from international cricket after a 11-year England career highlighted by two World Cup titles and 253 wickets, with medical advice ruling out Tests and ODIs due to ongoing knee and other injuries. The 36-year-old last played in late 2025 in the Perth Ashes series, famed for his pace and resilience that defined England's pace attack.

Dana Whitfield The knee issues sound too limiting for Tests or ODIs now. Fair enough to step away after 11 solid years.

De La Cruz Nears 30-30, Reds Blank Braves — 1dBrandon Williamson tossed six scoreless innings as the Reds defeated the Braves 4-0, with Elly De La Cruz homering and stealing his 29th base along with a run-scoring single, and Eugenio Suárez also hitting his 350th career homer. The Braves, after a rough night including Ronald Acuña Jr. leaving with an injury, still clinched the NL East and eye a playoff path, while Cincinnati extended optimism despite being out of postseason contention.

Nicole Hardy Suárez reaching 350 homers is a nice milestone and Williamson's six shutout innings kept everything under control.

Prescott Sets Cowboys TD Record in 37-20 Win — 3dDak Prescott broke the Dallas Cowboys' franchise record for most touchdown passes, throwing his 249th career TD to seal a 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders and surpassing Tony Romo. The performance featured key TDs to CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson as Dallas moved closer to the franchise's all-time leaders in wins and touchdowns.

Maya Lindstrom Prescott throwing his 249th TD to top Romo feels like a solid milestone for the franchise.

Jackie Young Ties WNBA Quarter-Scoring Record as Aces Rout Storm — 6dJackie Young tied the WNBA quarter-scoring record with 22 points in the first period and finished with a career-high 35 as Las Vegas beat Seattle 114-77.

Derek Foss Jackie Young's 22-point quarter is wild, she looked unstoppable right from the start against Seattle.

Brewers Set Franchise Record With 98th Win — 3dThe Milwaukee Brewers set a franchise-record with their 98th win by shutting out the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 to complete a sweep and secure the NL Central while holding the majors' best record. William Contreras homered, Cooper Pratt drove in two, Jackson Chourio joined the 20-20-20 club to start his career, and Trevor Megill earned the save as Jacob Misiorowski worked a brief, workload-managed start.

Marcus Bell Chourio hitting the 20-20-20 mark so early is a big reason this team keeps breaking records.

Five Classic Hits Rank Among Music’s Greatest — 4dThe articles trace the enduring impact of classic songs from the 1950s to the 1970s, including Johnny Cash’s I Walk the Line and Folsom Prison Blues, the Grapevine covers that helped Motown become a powerhouse, and enduring 1960s country hits as well as Earth, Wind & Fire’s September that remains a staple on modern playlists. They highlight how backstage creation, landmark live performances, and influential covers have shaped artists’ careers and solidified these songs as cultural touchstones across generations.

MMDC Alchemy Expands 12-Week Program for Professionals 40 and OlderBusiness — 5dMMDC Alchemy announces the expansion of its Miracle Alchemy 12-week program to help midcareer professionals—primarily those 40 and older in mid-level to senior roles—redefine their careers in the AI era while preserving earning power. The program frames AI-driven workplace change as a core path to reinvention and personal fulfillment.

Nicole Hardy Twelve weeks seems short for such a big shift, but focusing on AI while protecting income makes it worth looking into.

Italian Football Legend Sandro Mazzola Dies at 83 — 5dInter Milan icon Sandro Mazzola has died at 83, remembered as a cornerstone of Grande Inter who spent his entire 1960–77 career with Inter and helped the club win four Serie A titles and two European Cups, including the 1964 final where he scored twice. He also contributed to Italy’s 1968 European Championship triumph and played in the 1970 World Cup final, leaving a lasting legacy at both club and country.

Kurt Warner Reads Bible After Grocery JobGood News — FROM 1996Quarterback converts during career struggles.

Kyle Busch Tribute Car Debuts at Bristol — 6dTy Gibbs will pilot the No. 54 M&M’s tribute car at Bristol to honor the late Kyle Busch, reviving his iconic color scheme tied to Joe Gibbs Racing and Mars’ M&M’s brand. The tribute, supported by Busch’s family and the team, centers on Bristol’s significance in his career with pre-race ceremonies, a family-forward reveal, and reflections on his legacy across multiple series.

Derek Hough Says Fatherhood Outranks His Six DWTS Championships — 6dDerek Hough, a six-time DWTS champion and current judge, celebrates becoming a first-time dad to Everley Capri and has even brought his daughter to DWTS events and tours with wife Hayley Erbert. He continues to balance a busy schedule—from Emmys appearances and DWTS judging to live performances and promotional campaigns—while reflecting on how fatherhood reshapes his outlook on his long-running career.

Derrick Henry Passes Marcus Allen on Career Rushing Touchdown List — Sep 12, 2026Jets rookie Braelon Allen had 40 rushing yards on 10 carries in Week 1 behind Breece Hall, indicating a similar workload next week but not a fantasy option unless Hall is injured. Derrick Henry extended his historic rushing TD chase, scoring the 123rd in the season opener to tie Marcus Allen for third on the all-time list, while Kingston Allen burst onto the national scene with over 5,000 career high school rushing yards and a dominant start to his senior season as he commits to Wisconsin.

Dana Whitfield Kingston Allen racking up over 5000 yards already makes his Wisconsin commitment look like a smart move.