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Padres Build Wild-Card Lead During 6-1 Road Trip
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— Sep 16, 2026
Padres’ late-season push features a high-usage bullpen, a revitalized offense backing Michael King as he posts quality starts, and a historic two-homer burst from top prospect Ethan Salas that could shape their playoff push, while also juggling workloads and resting key players. Meanwhile, rehab updates and strategic days off—such as Jason Adam’s rough rehab stint and Fernando Tatis Jr. taking a half-day off at Coors Field—underscore the club’s focus on reaching the postseason.
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Raiders' Fernando Mendoza shines in second preseason game
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— Aug 21, 2026
Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza has drawn high praise, including from Hall of Famer Troy Aikman, for his poise and potential in the Raiders’ preseason, even as he shows rough edges like a pick-six under heavy pressure. Raiders officials, including offensive coordinators and coaches, emphasize his work ethic and preparation as they plan continued reps in the preseason while weighing him as the franchise-building starter, with competition and development shaping the path to the regular season.
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Raiders Keep Crosby as They Enter 2026 With New QB Options
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— Sep 8, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders leveraged big cap space to overhaul via a high-salaried center, draft pick Fernando Mendoza, and a pivotal but risky move around Maxx Crosby, all aimed at reviving a struggling offense. As the 2026 season unfolds, the team's quarterback room—Kirk Cousins, Mendoza, and Aidan O’Connell—faces questions alongside a group of players in contract years, highlighted by a season-opening matchup against the Miami Dolphins that will test their defense and development.
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Missing Millionaire Crypto Influencer Who Warned He Might Be Killed Found Dismembered in Suitcase
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— Jul 29, 2023
A murder investigation has been opened after the remains of a missing cryptocurrency influencer were found last weekend in Argentina. Fernando Pérez Algaba, 41, went missing on July 19 when he did not return his…
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Trump EPA Moves To Let New Hampshire Scrap Car Emissions Tests As Public Comments Close Friday
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Horrific Child-Abusing Priest Case Could Now Lead To Deportation
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— Jun 12, 2026
A Colombia-born Catholic priest who sexually abused his own children and a child parishioner could lose his U.S. citizenship under a Trump administration case. Fernando Cristancho secretly began abusing a minor…
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Anti-Christian Hate Crime Case Opened After Disturbing Discovery on Church’s Front Lawn
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— Jul 6, 2023
Authorities in Los Angeles have opened up a hate crime investigation after someone set fire to three crosses outside of a church in the San Fernando Valley Thursday morning. The crosses were on the property of the…
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India 88-2 at lunch in Colombo, leads series
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— Aug 23, 2026
India were 88-2 at lunch on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, with Yashasvi Jaiswal on 45 and KL Rahul on 18, while Devdutt Padikkal and captain Shubman Gill were 13 not out and 11 not out. Sri Lanka’s bowlers Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando shared early wickets as India chased a 1-0 lead in the series.
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Padres, Tatis Jr. surge as baseball's best
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— Aug 23, 2026
Fernando Tatis Jr. has surged as San Diego's top player, lifting the Padres with a torrid stretch of power hitting and standout defense that helped them go 21-7 since July 23. Across multiple games, he homered twice, drove in four runs, and tallied four hits in the Padres' win over Minnesota, underscoring his pivotal role in the playoff push.
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Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks Administration From Using Alien Enemies Act To Deport Gang Members
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— May 4, 2025
A federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration on Thursday from using the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport foreign gang members. Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr., a Trump appointee, held the president’s March…
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Suggestive selfie by goth influencer @athenakamii drew mostly positive or neutral flirty reactions with no meaningful opposition or debate.
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Reds edge Padres 4-3 on eighth-inning bases-loaded single
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— Sep 1, 2026
Jose Trevino delivered a bases-loaded single in the eighth to lift the Reds to a 4-3 win over the Padres, with an insurance sac fly from Juan Brito after Elly De La Cruz scored earlier. Fernando Tatis Jr. homered twice for San Diego, but Emilio Pagán secured his 20th save as Cincinnati pitchers shut down the late threat. Lodolo yielded two earned runs over six innings as Cincinnati moved to a 66-73 record while Padres remained in the wild-card mix.
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Tatis going deep twice wasn't enough to bail out that bullpen down the stretch. Padres need more from the pen if they want that wild card spot.
Mendoza Competes With Cousins for Raiders QB
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— Jul 26, 2026
Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders’ No. 1 overall pick, says the quarterback competition is about elevating the entire room rather than a personal rivalry, and he will work with the first team in camp as he learns Klint Kubiak’s offense. With veteran Kirk Cousins expected to start the season, Mendoza aims to absorb knowledge from established players and push for a progression that could lead to taking over the offense later on.
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World Cup Star Vozinha Debuts for Colo-Colo
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— Aug 27, 2026
Cape Verdean goalkeeper Josimar Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, finally joined Colo-Colo in early August after a delayed arrival and made his competitive debut in Copa Chile with a 3-0 win over Unión Española. He faces ongoing, merit-based competition for the starting spot from 19-year-old Gabriel Maureira as coach Fernando Ortiz emphasizes that fame won’t guarantee selection, with Colo-Colo leading the league by 13 points.
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Raiders QB Battle: Mendoza Pushes Cousins
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— Aug 6, 2026
During Raiders training camp, a Cousins-Crosby scuffle opened first-team reps for rookie Fernando Mendoza, highlighting his potential as the future franchise quarterback, while veteran Kirk Cousins vows to compete for the starting job and has not embraced a pure mentor role. The ongoing QB battle, framed by Mendoza's development and Cousins' contract-backed tenure, sets the tone for Las Vegas's quarterback timeline this season.
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Padres Top Astros 7-2 as Tatis Homers
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— Aug 8, 2026
Fernando Tatis Jr. crushed a three-run homer to left to help the Padres take a lead, continuing his productive season at .281/.352/.409 with 10 homers, 51 RBIs and 26 steals. In support, Jackson Merrill went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and a stolen base in a 3-2 win over Houston as San Diego leaned on its depth, with Merrill batting .344 in August and Tatis' highlight moment celebrated by the Padres' dugout.
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Trump rolls out Andrews red carpet as Taiwan arms wait
Trump greeted Xi at Joint Base Andrews with bombers and a red carpet, the first such presidential airport welcome since 1962, as a $14 billion Taiwan package stays unshipped and Wicker calls the guest a dictator.
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NFL Rookies Report Training Camps Open
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— Jul 25, 2026
NFL teams are kicking off training camps as rookies report, with position battles and high-profile draft classes shaping expectations for the 2026 season. Highlights include Raiders' top pick Fernando Mendoza signing and competing for a larger role behind Kirk Cousins, Bengals' seven 2026 draft picks aiming to contribute for a potential run at the Super Bowl, Vikings, Lions, and Buccaneers also spotlighting their rookies and development as camps open.
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Padres tie series as Machado, Tatis power win
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— Jul 22, 2026
Fernando Tatis Jr. crushed the longest homer of the 2026 season at 474 feet in an 8-3 Padres win over the Braves, part of a four-homer onslaught that also included Manny Machado’s two solo blasts. Tatis finished 3-for-5 with 3 RBI and 2 runs, helping San Diego rebound from a slow start as Machado contributed again on offense and the Padres closed in on a wild-card berth.
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Raiders Sign No. 1 Pick Mendoza; Backup Plan
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— Jul 21, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders plan to give first-overall pick Fernando Mendoza a chance to compete for the starting job, with a “sprinkling” of first-team reps in training camp while coach Klint Kubiak favors a gradual development path behind veteran Kirk Cousins. The team has kept Mendoza’s rookie contract discussions ongoing and signaled that Mendoza’s long-term potential matters more than an immediate Week One start, despite public expectations about his readiness and the backup role he might initially occupy.
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