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Sep 11, 2026
College football's Week 0 season-opening games
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The Big Ten will expand live replay reviews with on-air audio and video access for 2026 conference games.
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Ohio State, Oregon, USC and Indiana open as Big Ten contenders with Week 1 power rankings and player honors.
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Big Ten expands live replay reviews to 2026 conference games
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The Big Ten is expanding in-broadcast replay reviews to include all conference games and most non-conference games in 2026, featuring live audio between the game referee and replay official, video of the review, and access to the Big Ten Replay Center. The plan, spurred by scrutiny after last week’s Western Michigan–Michigan finish, also notes that a Michigan–Oklahoma game will not be included due to the broadcasting crew arrangement for that pairing.
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Tom Gallagher
I hope the replay center access actually speeds things up instead of dragging out games with extra scrutiny in every conference matchup.
Brock Bowers Expected to Miss Games After Knee Surgery
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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.
Micah Parsons Eyes Week 6 Packers Return
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The Green Bay Packers placed Micah Parsons on the reserve/PUP list after ACL and meniscus surgery, sidelining him for at least the first four games. Optimistic timelines from multiple reports put a possible return in Week 5 against the Bears or Week 6 versus the Cowboys, which would substantially boost a defense that could struggle early.
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Jon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily Show
The Daily Show · 7.9M views · Sep 9, 2026
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New TV, Music, Games Arrive This Week
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This week’s streaming lineup highlights The Paper's second season, Bloc Party's Anatomy of a Brief Romance, a Netflix debut for Call My Agent! The Real Housewives of New York returns with a new season, and a Halloween-themed multiplayer game expands the franchise.
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Diesel Prices Soar To $6 Per Gallon As Iran War Continues
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Kewan Lacy, Deuce Alexander exit tied Ole Miss-Louisville game with injuries
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Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy left the game with a thigh/knee injury after delivering 61 rushing yards and a touchdown on 17 carries, casting uncertainty over his status for upcoming games. The Rebels also saw Deuce Alexander exit late with an injury before returning, underscoring Lacy’s central role as Ole Miss pursues a key early-season test, including a potential Week 3 date with LSU.
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Chris Dalton
Glad Alexander walked it off but these thigh/knee tweaks on Lacy have me nervous - hope it's just precautionary.
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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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Mahomes says rehab goal was walking before his daughter's first steps
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— Sep 4, 2026
Patrick Mahomes suffered ACL and MCL injuries in the Week 15 game against the Chargers and underwent surgery, but is on track to return for Week 1 against the Broncos after a rapid rehab. He used walking before his 11-month-old daughter Golden as a central motivation for his recovery, a detail highlighted by Chiefs personnel and reported across outlets.
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Jared Kim
Recovering that fast from ACL/MCL surgery is wild, hope the Chiefs don't rush him back too soon just because he feels ready.
NFL plans first regular-season game in Melbourne
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— Sep 1, 2026
The NFL will host its first game in Australia in Melbourne this season between the Rams and 49ers, as part of a record nine international regular-season games in 2026, with future expansions planned in Rio, Paris, London, Madrid, Munich and Mexico City under a multiyear deal with Victoria. League officials stress a long‑term commitment to international markets, including Australia, with marketing rights, travel considerations for week‑one games, and the possibility of involving other U.S. teams in Australia as the schedule evolves.
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Four NFL Preseason Games Open Final Week
Sports
— Aug 27, 2026
The final week of the NFL preseason features four games Thursday night, including the Bills at Steelers, Browns at Patriots, and Chargers at Rams, as teams evaluate rosters ahead of the regular season. Previews highlight depth-chart decisions, Steelers practice-squad battles, broadcast plans for Week 2 and international matchups, plus promotional bets and college-game previews tied to the broader lead‑up to the season.
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Air Force Opens Season With 34-0 Shutout of Duquesne
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Air Force opened the 2026 season with a 34-0 shutout of Duquesne, piling up 431 rushing yards while holding the Dukes to 107 total yards and no red-zone entries, anchored by Liam Szarka’s two rushing touchdowns. The dominant ground game and stout defense set up a Week 2 matchup with North Dakota State.
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Priya Raman
Holding Duquesne to zero red-zone trips says everything about that defensive front. NDSU will be a real test though.
On X · @MeghanMcCain
Meghan McCain Criticizes AOC and NYC Mayor Mamdani for Laughing During 9/11 Memorial Name Reading
Meghan McCain quoted a video clip posted by Greg Price showing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appearing to laugh and smile together at the 9/11 memorial ceremony in New York while victims’ names were being read aloud and attendees nearby were emotional or crying. McCain expressed strong outrage with the caption “Why the fuck are these two laughing?!” The post (and the underlying video) is trending on the 25th anniversary of the attacks due to the highly sensitive setting, rapid amplification by conservative accounts, and ensuing partisan debate over respect, context, and political figures’ demeanor at Ground Zero.
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Jets audition Justin Tucker and two other kickers before Week 1
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— Sep 3, 2026
The New York Jets continued their search for a reliable kicker by hosting workouts for Justin Tucker, Michael Badgley, and Josh Karty while evaluating Blake Grupe as the Week 1 option and keeping Jason Sanders on the practice squad. Tucker’s recent 10-game suspension and his noted off-field baggage are part of the context as the Jets explore alternatives after parting with Nick Folk and other kickers in the offseason.
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Rampage Jackson SURPRISED CripMac With a BRAND NEW BOXING KIT #rampagejackson #cripmac
Clips Edge · 4.3M views · Sep 8, 2026
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Football, hockey and volleyball headline this week's regional sports calendar
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This collection highlights upcoming sports schedules and analysis: CFL and Canada West football, WHL pre-season and related university games, plus Toronto Tempo’s World Cup-related scheduling, alongside Kansas football thoughts on KU and Missouri’s early-season form. It also covers local news previews and community events in the Midwest and Colorado, including school rivalries and a busy slate of concerts and activities.
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Chris Dalton
Busy week ahead, glad WHL pre-season games are finally back on the calendar.
VS Battle
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Supreme Court Allows East Wing Ballroom
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— Aug 28, 2026
North Farmington beat Birmingham Groves 14-13 in Week 1 at Wayne State, overcoming a strong Groves run game and late-game swings. A decisive 65-yard final run by Eli Cobb and a missed 33-second game-winning field goal sealed the Raiders’ victory.
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Big Ten Plans Four Weekly Availability Reports
Sports
— Aug 28, 2026
The Big Ten will require four weekly injury/availability reports for conference games in 2026, up from one, with reports due three days before and gameday reporting including categories like game-time decision and out for the first half; visiting teams will only list players from travel or two-deep rosters, and reports will be published on BigTen.org ahead of the USC-Rutgers and Purdue-UCLA games. The expansion, noted across multiple outlets, will apply to Big Ten conference matchups and standardize reporting timing across the season.
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UCLA routs Cal 45-24 as Iamaleava's leg injury raises questions
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UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava suffered a leg/calf injury late in the win at California but was described by coach Bob Chesney as not serious and expected to be available next week, with his younger brother Madden stepping in briefly. The Bruins still rolled to a 45-24 victory behind Wayne Knight's three rushing touchdowns and a strong rushing load from Anthony Woods, though Iamaleava left the game limping and his status remained a focal point after the matchup.
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Derek Foss
Good win but the calf injury is the real story here, hope Nico's fine for next week. Woods and Knight carried the load nicely with him banged up.
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The Spiritual Battle On 9/11
The battle that began on Sept. 11, 2001, as part of an already in place war, was (and remains) a spiritual conflict.
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College Football Teams Reveal, Withhold 2026 Depth Charts
Sports
— Sep 3, 2026
As college football returns, previews across SMU–Florida State, Texas, Miami, Middle Tennessee, and Alabama center on depth charts, starting quarterbacks, and lineup questions that will shape Week 1 and the early season. Analysts highlight turnover risks, vanilla game plans, and key personnel uncertainties as teams unveil their projected rosters and alignments.
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What were you actually built to do?
Not the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.
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USC's defense records rare two-safety shutout in 39-0 win over Fresno State
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USC rolled to a 39-0 win over Fresno State, riding a stifling defense under Gary Patterson that produced multiple sacks, safeties and a shutout, while Jayden Maiava showed high-efficiency passing with 349 yards and three touchdowns. The Trojans’ passing attack sparked the win with big-play receivers, though the ground game struggled, and the defense’s performance marked a clear upgrade from Week 1 to seal the shutout.
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Dana Whitfield
Week 1 to Week 2 defensive jump is night and day. Whatever Patterson changed, keep doing it.
Casting calls this week span Tampa, Pittsburgh, Orlando and beyond
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— Sep 3, 2026
A regional roundup shows ongoing casting for film, TV, reality and game-show projects in Tampa, Pittsburgh, Orlando, New Orleans, and Miami, with listings sourced from Casting Networks. The notices highlight a mix of union and non-union roles and a range of production types, signaling robust local opportunities for aspiring actors and crew across multiple markets.
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Dana Whitfield
Wish they'd list pay rates upfront, half these non-union calls end up being basically volunteer work.
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LE SSERAFIM (르세라핌) 'Made My Night' OFFICIAL MV with OVERWATCH
HYBE LABELS · 2.8M views · Sep 10, 2026
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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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Dwyer Game-Time Decision Ahead of UNC Clash
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— Aug 28, 2026
TCU wide receiver Jordan Dwyer remains a question mark for the Week 0 showdown with North Carolina due to a lingering foot injury, with multiple reports indicating he may be a game-time decision or unavailable. If Dwyer cannot play, Terry Shelton and others would step up as the top targets for quarterback Jaden Craig as TCU adjusts its receiving corps for the Ireland opener.
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Trump’s Plan To Cut $5,000 Checks For Americans Not Landing With Many Midterm Convention Attendees
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 18h
Braves Rally Past Phillies, Keep Five-Game Lead
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— Sep 2, 2026
Atlanta rolled to a 9-0 win over Washington as Ronald Acuña Jr. and Sean Murphy slugged three-run homers behind strong bullpen work, with the game briefly halted by rain. Ahead of a potential split of the series, Washington highlighted breakout performances from Yohandy Morales and Jared Simpson, while Atlanta eyes a four-game Phillies showdown later in the weekend.
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Jonas and Brady discuss Tony Romo's return interest and pain-med excuses
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— Sep 1, 2026
The programs focus on a low USC game turnout and fanbase culture, plus coverage of Stan Kroenke’s purchase of the Los Angeles Angels and a Travis & Taylor edition of The Leftovers. They also delve into NFL chatter about Todd Monken’s comments on Deshaun Watson, Tony Romo’s return interest and pain-med excuses, and takeaways from Week 0 of college football.
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NYT unveils new subscriber-only puzzles including Wordle in 1
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— Sep 1, 2026
The New York Times is expanding its puzzle portfolio with weekly bonus Wordle variants and other games like Strands and Crossword to keep subscribers engaged, including collaborations with celebrities. At the same time, Wordle discussions around puzzle 1901—its dual meanings and challenging clues—along with Strands and related NYT puzzles continue to captivate players and spark ongoing coverage.
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Rachel Meyers
Honestly I just want more Connections variants, not another Wordle spin-off to keep track of.
Brewers open series at Cincinnati with playoff berth possible by Sunday
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— Sep 4, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers maintain an eight-game NL Central lead and could clinch a playoff spot this weekend after a split with the Cubs, as they prep for a three-game set with the Cincinnati Reds. Trevor Megill’s streak of 14 scoreless appearances highlights a shutdown bullpen as Milwaukee rides into the Reds series with Shane Drohan and Rhett Lowder set as the starters for Milwaukee and Cincinnati respectively.
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Marcus Bell
Curious how Drohan handles a Reds lineup that's been scrappy lately. If the bullpen keeps this up though it won't matter much.
Carter Suspension Reduced to One Game; Draft Withdrawal
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— Aug 25, 2026
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter’s NCAA suspension for taking a $427 flight paid by an agent has been reduced from two games to one, meaning he will miss only the season opener versus Furman but can play against Georgia Tech in Week 2. UT officials and supporters, including coach Josh Heupel and athletics director Danny White, characterize the decision as a necessary correction to an antiquated rule in the modern NIL era, highlighting Carter’s leadership and decision to repay the cost.
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Overwhelmingly Positive Hype for Bella Shmurda’s “It’s Over” Collab
Bella Shmurda’s new Afrobeats track “It’s Over” (with Fola and Zlatan) dropped to strong fan support and chart success, with near-universal praise and virtually no visible criticism.
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Trump Makes 9/11 About Himself, A.I. Ready to Kill Us & Jimmy to Interview James Talarico on YouTube
Jimmy Kimmel Live · 4.4M views · Sep 10, 2026
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