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Brock Bowers Expected to Miss Games After Knee Surgery
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— 2d
Raiders tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim and is expected to miss one or two games to start the season, including Week 1 against the Dolphins, with Michael Mayer likely stepping in at tight end. His absence could stretch into Week 2 against the Chargers, leaving the Raiders without their top pass-catching weapon early in 2026.
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Tom Gallagher
Bowers missing the opener hurts but a quick meniscus trim usually means a fast return, so Mayer has his chance to shine early.
Seahawks Intercept Maye Three Times, Edge Patriots 13-10
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— 2d
The New England Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks 13-10 as Drake Maye threw multiple costly interceptions, including an end-zone pick that sealed the game. Backup Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock engineered late scoring drives to overcome an early injury to Sam Darnold and secure the win.
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Dana Whitfield
Lock stepped up nicely after the injury and those final drives showed why Seattle stuck with him as backup.
Orioles try to end six-game skid against surging Guardians
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— 5d
Entering a pivotal September series, the Orioles trail the Guardians in the wild-card race and aim to halt a six-game slide, with Trevor Rogers facing Joey Cantillo in a marquee pitching matchup. These previews emphasize lineup decisions, recent form, and the high-stakes race that will shape each team's playoff odds.
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Derek Foss
Wild card race is getting tight, feels like this series could swing momentum for whoever takes two of three. Pressure's on Baltimore right now.
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Jon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily Show
The Daily Show · 8.6M views · Sep 9, 2026
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NFL Eliminates Pro Bowl Game, Honors 88 Players
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— Aug 26, 2026
The NFL is ending the Pro Bowl, replacing the game with an 88-player honorary designation and an in-person celebration in Los Angeles, after years of waning interest and a prior shift from tackle to flag football. The move emphasizes honoring the season’s best players without a competitive all-star game, with no alternates recognized in the future.
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State Treasurer Sounds Alarm About Americans’ Retirement Money ‘Lost In The Either’
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 1h
Austin, San Jose Set for MLS Western Clash
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— Sep 4, 2026
San Jose Earthquakes have struggled to close out games, with Bruce Arena lamenting late-in-time lapses after a stoppage-time equalizer kept Austin FC from losing, highlighting a broader pattern of costly endings. Austin FC, meanwhile, arrive with momentum from a recent win and strong away form, setting the stage for a tightly contested Western Conference match at Q2 Stadium.
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Best Pop Albums of All Time
Pop albums have defined generations through catchy hooks, emotional depth, and massive cultural moments. From Thriller's record-breaking sales to modern streaming giants, these records shaped the sound of popular music. Vote for your favorites to rank them.
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Texas seeks to end losing streak against top-ranked Ohio State
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Ohio State’s season opener against Ball State highlighted a powerful passing attack but exposed lingering questions about the running game and potential offensive-line changes as they prep for a highly anticipated Texas showdown; Texas has come up short in two prior close losses to the Buckeyes and is looking to finally close the gap. Veteran Texas defender Hero Kanu frames the Texas–Ohio State rivalry as playoff-caliber and notes the long-standing, scrutinized nature of both programs as the rematch in Austin looms amid historic context.
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Elversberg's stoppage-time comeback stuns Gladbach as Bayern's 67-game streak ends
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Elversberg continued its remarkable rise in the Bundesliga with a stoppage-time 4-3 comeback win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, Maurice Krattenmacher scoring the late winner to cap a standout performance by a club that also beat Bayer Leverkusen earlier, under Vincent Wagner’s leadership. The run comes as Bayern Munich slump from the top and Dortmund stage late drama with a 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim, underscoring a weekend of surprising results across European football.
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Dana Whitfield
Wild that Bayern's streak ending gets buried under a stoppage-time thriller, but honestly Krattenmacher's winner earned the headline.
UCF ties scoring record as new starting quarterback leads rout of Bethune-Cookman
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— Sep 3, 2026
UCF crushed Bethune-Cookman 73-6, tying the program’s single-game points record and posting the largest margin of victory in its history as eight Knights reached the end zone. In his debut, quarterback Alonza Barnett III threw a touchdown and ran for another, while Duke Watson rushed for 110 yards as the Knights opened 1-0.
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Sam Okafor
Eight different players finding the end zone shows real depth on that Knights roster this year.
Florida WR Singleton Highly Questionable Against Campbell
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Florida wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. left the season opener with an ankle injury and is listed as highly questionable for Week 2 against Campbell, with coach Jon Sumrall saying development will come midweek; Emmanuel Oyebadejo is also questionable with a similar issue, while Evan Pryor’s hip already limited him. In Singleton’s absence, Florida leaned on Bailey Stockton and TJ Abrams Jr. to produce in a dominant 66-21 win as they seek to get Singleton back soon after he entered with an FBS-leading 37-game receiving streak that ended with zero targets in the opener.
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Alpine F1 Cheers Franco Colapinto After Strong Qualifying
Alpine F1 Team celebrates Argentine driver Franco Colapinto's Q3 and P9 finish in Madrid, with overwhelmingly positive fan and journalist reactions highlighting national pride and strong form.
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Cards top Orioles 7-5, halt skid
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— Aug 27, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals ended a five-game slide with a 7-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles, highlighted by Blaze Jordan’s three-run homer before an ankle injury and Gordon Graceffo’s three perfect innings in a spot start. Ramon Urias connected for a two-run shot for the Orioles, while Cardinals closer Riley O’Brien preserved the lead with his 34th save as St. Louis moved within 5 1/2 games of the NL wild-card race.
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Wings' Azzi Fudd Season-Ending Knee Surgery
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— Aug 17, 2026
Dallas Wings No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery, ending her rookie season after 30 games and leaving the Wings to push for a playoff berth with eight games remaining. Her absence has coincided with a downturn in the team’s form, though Wings officials have signaled cautious return-to-play planning as they navigate life without their top rookie.
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The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Mercury rout Tempo 101-69, ends skid
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— Aug 30, 2026
Phoenix Mercury rolled to a 101-69 win over the Toronto Tempo, with Noemie Brochart and Shay Ciezki each scoring 15 as six Mercury players hit double digits. Alyssa Thomas dished 12 assists as Phoenix snapped a four-game skid, marking the team’s second-largest win margin of the season, while Tempo was without leading scorer Marina Mabrey due to an adductor injury.
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Braves end Dodgers six-game streak with Albies
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— Aug 25, 2026
Ozzie Albies delivered the go-ahead RBI in the eighth as the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3, snapping Dodgers’ six-game winning streak in a first-place showdown. Raisel Iglesias earned his 28th save as Tyler Glasnow returned from a back injury for LA and the Braves capitalized on late-inning and early offense in a pivotal series opener that could affect playoff seeding.
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Patriots Trade for Walter Rouse With 2027 Picks
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— Aug 30, 2026
The New England Patriots acquired offensive tackle Walter Rouse from the Minnesota Vikings in a sixth-round-for-seventh-round draft-pick swap to bolster tackle depth as Marcus Bryant lands on IR, a move aimed at stabilizing the end of roster cuts ahead of Week 1. Rouse, a 25-year-old with eight NFL games and a college career spanning Stanford and Oklahoma, gives New England versatility at tackle/guard as they retool their offensive line.
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State Treasurer Sounds Alarm About Americans’ Retirement Money ‘Lost In The Either’
More than $1 billion in retirement checks owed to Americans are sitting unclaimed as state financial officials push President Donald Trump to overhaul how the government handles the lost money, North Dakota Treasurer Tom Beadle told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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Sparks End Six-Game Skid Beating Sun 77-68 in LA
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— Aug 23, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks snapped a six-game skid with a 77-68 win over the Connecticut Sun, led by Rae Burrell’s 20 points and Nneka Ogwumike’s 11 points and 11 rebounds as they suffocated the Sun with solid defense. Dearica Hamby was ejected in the fourth and the Sparks held the Sun well below their scoring average, with a late Sun rally unable to fully close the gap.
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Which decade is your soul from?
Some souls shipped late. Twelve questions to find the decade yours was actually manufactured in.
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USC's Jahkeem Stewart Misses Start; Returns for Oregon
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— Aug 22, 2026
USC defensive end Jahkeem Stewart is sidelined with a foot injury and will miss the opening stretch of the season, with several reports noting a return for mid‑season tests such as the Oregon game or by Sept. 19 for Rutgers in Big Ten play, underscoring the Trojans’ need for depth on the defensive line. Coaches and outlets alike emphasize Stewart’s high ceiling and the challenge his absence poses as USC opens with non‑conference games and navigates early schedule momentum.
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Ohio Mom Arrested, Tased at Son’s Football Game for Not Wearing a Mask
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— Sep 25, 2020
A mom traveled to see her son’s football game but ended up being tased and arrested for not wearing a mask, according to reports . Though she suffers from asthma and was sitting with her family while appearing to be…
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Chaos Breaks Out in the Middle of NBA Game – 5 Players Ejected After Major Brawl
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— Feb 4, 2023
Five players were ejected Friday night after a fight during the NBA game between the Orlando Magic and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The fight broke out at the end of the third quarter as Austin Rivers of the Timberwolves…
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Storm end 11-game skid with 97-88 over Sky
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— Aug 11, 2026
Dominique Malonga notched a 26-point, 10-rebound double-double and Natisha Hiedeman added 18 points and nine assists as the Seattle Storm snapped an 11-game skid with a 97-88 win over the Chicago Sky. DiJonai Carrington scored a career-high 26 for Chicago off the bench, while Zia Cooke provided 16 off the bench as Seattle built and held a lead most of the game.
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White House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report Says
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Marlins Blank Red Sox, End Five-Game Streak
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— Aug 27, 2026
Ryan Gusto pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings to lift the Miami Marlins to a 4-0 win over the Boston Red Sox, snapping Boston’s winning streak and earning his first victory since July 30, 2025. Javier Sanoja had three hits, Otto López swiped two bases, and Miami benefited from four Red Sox errors as Gusto and relievers preserved the lead.
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NFL to Play Black National Anthem Before Opener Games to Recognize Victims of Racism
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— Jul 3, 2020
As protesters flood the streets across the nation calling for an end to racism and police brutality, the NFL is adding a new tradition ahead of Week One games this season to honor the movement. The NFL announced…
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Rockies end skid with 3-1 win over Nationals
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— Aug 25, 2026
Colorado Rockies outfielder Hunter Goodman returned from a shoulder injury to homer in a 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals, snapping a seven-game skid and highlighting a 35-homer season. Rookie Mason Adams contributed a quality start in his big-league debut, with Mark Manfredi earning the win and Jordan Romano closing out the save as Colorado benefited from a late scoring sequence on a wild pitch.
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Hamlin’s Teammate: ‘Praise This Name,’ Things Could Be Much Different Without His Life-Saving Actions
Reporting
— Jan 6, 2023
The NFL world ground to a halt when Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during the Bills’ “Monday Night Football” game against the Cincinnati Bengals. That game ended with Hamlin’s frightening…
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Mystics End Valkyries Nine-Game Streak 90-82
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— Jul 21, 2026
The Washington Mystics rallied from a late 3:32 remaining deficit to defeat the Golden State Valkyries 90-82, ending the Valkyries’ nine-game streak as Kiki Iriafen poured in 23 points and 12 rebounds and Shakira Austin added 15 points and 15 rebounds in a decisive 17-2 finish. The comeback was fueled by size-based adjustments in the paint and key contributions from Kaitlyn Chen, with a physical late game including a technical foul on Cotie McMahon, and Washington shooting 51.9% overall to seal the win.
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Liverpool Fans Debate Midfield Trust: Nyoni Over Gravenberch
A Liverpool supporter's claim that they trust academy midfielder Trey Nyoni more than Ryan Gravenberch sparked discussion among LFC fans on squad form and selection. Reactions were mostly pushback with some agreement, showing ~25-35% support for the take.
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Papoose "Jezebel" Official Music Video
Papoose · 112.5K views · Sep 11, 2026
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