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Ex-NFL Player Dragged Away By Police After Minute-Long Tirade Against ‘MAGA’ — Feb 20, 2025Chris Kluwe, a former NFL punter most known for kicking the punt that Devin Hester returned for a record-breaking touchdown in 2010 and his unsupported claims that his career ended due to his advocacy for same-sex…

Magnolia tops Meralco for first Governors' Cup win — Jul 24, 2026Magnolia finally broke into the win column with a 112-98 victory over Meralco, led by 26 points from KJ Buffen and a balanced effort from Lucero, Sangalang, Barroca, and Lastimosa as the Hotshots tightened defensively late. Meralco despite 28 points from import Antonio Hester fell to 2-2 as Magnolia snapped a two-game skid and gained momentum in the Governors’ Cup.

SEC Warns Crypto Vaults May Be Securities — Jul 22, 2026SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce warned that crypto vaults and on-chain lending strategies may fall under existing federal securities laws depending on their structure, with the Howey test guiding whether they are securities. She stressed that regulators will assess each product case-by-case, that moving activities onchain does not automatically remove them from regulation, and urged developers and participants to engage with the agency rather than assume blockchain design exempts them.

Liverpool signings aid unbeaten run while United newcomers struggle early — 1dAcross these clubs, the summer window produced hefty outlays and high expectations, yet early returns were mixed: Liverpool’s high-profile signings have not yet translated into consistent impact as Andoni Iraola shapes his squad, while Manchester United’s new signings under Michael Carrick have shown uneven form with players like Andrey Santos struggling to complete 90 minutes. In contrast, Premier Soccer League signings have begun to pay off quickly, with several players delivering goals and assists and signaling positive early returns for their clubs.

Manchester United Posts Record Revenue, £47m Pre-Tax Loss — 20hManchester United posted record £677.6m revenue for 2025-26 and a seventh straight pre-tax loss of about £47m, with seven-year losses at £444m.

Derek Foss Record revenue sounds good until you see seven straight years of losses adding up to hundreds of millions.

Moose Jaw Warriors Open WHL Season With Overtime Win — 4dMoose Jaw Warriors edged the Saskatoon Blades 7-6 in overtime to open the WHL season, led by Gage Nagel’s hat trick and Colt Carter’s goals, as local prep teams also posted wins over the weekend. Across football and other major leagues, Manchester City took the Premier League lead, Ireland prepared for Nations League fixtures, and NFL/MLB updates plus a Week 10 waiver-wire guide shaped weekend sports coverage.

Chris Dalton Blades came close but the Warriors depth showed up when it mattered most in the extra frame.

Sesko Missing From Manchester United Squad Against Fulham — 4dBenjamin Sesko did not travel or was left out of Manchester United’s squad for the Fulham game due to a shin injury or fitness doubts, leaving Matheus Cunha to lead the line if he remains unavailable. United have rotated selections with Luke Shaw returning, Baleba potentially making his debut, and ongoing questions about Carrick’s striking options as they chase a win.

Marcus Bell Shaw returning is a positive but the striking options still look thin, Carrick has to find a better solution fast.

Rochester Couple Charged in Disabled Son’s Homicide — 6dTimothy Green, 33, was found naked at about 88 pounds; police charged his mother and her boyfriend with murder, saying they restrained him with handcuffs and gym weights and starved him.

Brighton Beats Manchester United After 2-0 Comeback — Sep 16, 2026Manchester United were eliminated from the Carabao Cup after a 3-2 defeat to Brighton, surrendering an early 2-0 lead as the Seagulls staged a dramatic comeback with goals before and after the break. The defeat, following a turbulent week that included a derby setback, heightens scrutiny on Michael Carrick and United's early-season form.

Sam Okafor United blew a two goal lead far too easily, the defense looked lost after the break and Carrick has real work ahead.

JJ Gabriel Seeks Manchester United Exit — Sep 15, 2026JJ Gabriel, 15, formally asked Manchester United to cancel his registration and become a free agent after joining the club at 11.

Sam Okafor Barcelona interest makes sense for his style but rushing out of contract at this age feels risky.

Charli XCX Plans Six-Date 2027 European Tour — Sep 12, 2026Charli XCX says the six-date 2027 UK and Europe leg is a deliberate choice to protect her mental and physical health, apologizing to fans while stressing she must honor her truth as an artist. The tour runs six dates in Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Amsterdam and Paris with Audrey Hobert as opener, following the release of her Music, Fashion, Film era.

Ten-Man City Beat United 1-0 in Derby — Sep 11, 2026Bookmakers are dangling boosted derby odds for Manchester United vs Manchester City, with Paddy Power offering 70-1 on United and 50-1 on City across various promotions, plus Coral presenting a 50/1 City bet and OLBG highlighting a 50-1 offer as well. The coverage also notes City’s hot form and Haaland’s scoring reassurance alongside United’s defensive vulnerabilities, making the clash a high-stakes betting focal point for bettors.

First YDC Criminal Trial Begins in New Hampshire — Sep 14, 2026Jeffrey Buskey, 60, faces 21 sexual assault counts as David Meehan tells a Manchester jury the Youth Development Center was "Hell," opening the first YDC criminal trial.

Marcus Bell Reducing the civil award after the Meehan verdict feels like it undercuts the victims again.

Foden Gets Straight Red for Kick at Fernandes in Manchester Derby — Sep 13, 2026Phil Foden was sent off for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes in the Manchester derby, a red card that followed a tense moment with Fernandes and sparked widespread coverage across outlets. Reports from multiple sources describe the incident, the early sending-off, and related match context including fan protests and live updates.

Maya Lindstrom Fernandes has a way of getting under opponents skin but that kick was still a stupid move.

Rashford Returns as Manchester United Face City — Sep 12, 2026Manchester United host Manchester City in the first derby of the season with Marcus Rashford returning to the starting XI as Michael Carrick shapes his lineup for a high-stakes clash amid Enzo Maresca’s Manchester derby era. The match features key squad adjustments, Rashford’s matchup history against City, and heightened expectations surrounding bragging rights and early-season form.

Jared Kim Rashford starting again gives United a real attacking threat that City will have to watch closely in this one.

NATS Failure Causes 1,300 UK Flight Cancellations — Sep 8, 2026A technical failure at the UK air traffic control provider NATS disrupted departures across major airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Stansted and Bristol, with travellers advised to check flight times as flights were grounded, delayed or slowed. Engineers were on site at Swanwick and across the network to restore operations, highlighting a nationwide disruption to the flight processing system and ongoing contingency efforts.

Five Rock Hits Drew From Unexpected Personal Inspirations — Sep 10, 2026The five articles trace the enduring legacies of classic songs from the 1960s and 1970s, highlighting personal inspirations and breakout chart success: Shannon by Henry Gross was shaped by a meeting with Carl Wilson over a shared dog and completed quickly after grounding himself with ocean sounds, Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band rode a calendar image to a UK top five and a Grammy win, For a Dancer by Jackson Browne emerged from personal loss, Hang On Sloopy by The McCoys became a defining garage-rock hit, and Baby, I Love Your Way by Peter Frampton gained massive popularity after the live Frampton Comes Alive! performance. Together, the pieces emphasize how intimate experiences and live-recorded moments helped these songs achieve lasting cultural resonance.

Fee dispute stalls Manchester United Louis Page talks — Sep 1, 2026Manchester United’s pursuit of Louis Page from Leicester City has stalled over a fee, with deadline-day talks collapsing and no agreement reached, leaving the potential transfer to resume in January or next summer as United push to reach a price Leicester reportedly won’t drop below. Leicesters’ strong contract protection and reports that Page prefers United, plus the suggestion of a future loan-back arrangement, keep the transfer in play despite the current impasse and ongoing media speculation.

Winona-Rochester Diocese Settles Abuse Claims for $30MHealth — Sep 3, 2026The Diocese of Winona-Rochester has settled with US Fire Insurance for $30 million to compensate more than 145 sexual abuse survivors, completing litigation that followed three verdicts in 2025 and an earlier $28 million settlement in 2021 that did not include US Fire. The funds will be distributed under the diocese's bankruptcy plan, finalizing related claims and closing the case.

Arsenal Drawn Against Barcelona, Lyon in Champions League — Sep 4, 2026Arsenal will face Barcelona and Lyon in the Women's Champions League league phase, with Chelsea drawn against Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon, and Manchester City matched with Bayern Munich. The six-game group phase runs from Sept. 22-23 to Dec. 16, with the final in Warsaw in late May and schedules to be confirmed by UEFA.

Chris Dalton Barcelona and Lyon in the same group is brutal for Arsenal, toughest draw in the pot really.

Haaland Header Gives City Third Straight Win — Sep 5, 2026Manchester City edged Coventry 1-0 thanks to Haaland’s headed goal, extending their 3-0 start under Enzo Maresca and briefly moving them top of the Premier League. Fernandez’s surprise debut and Chelsea-signing impact are highlighted, with Coventry failing to score in their opening three games, while Haaland continues to star as City navigate a post-Guardiola transition.

Chris Dalton Interesting seeing City adapt post-Guardiola, three wins from three is a solid statement so far.

Yamal Brace Leads Barcelona Past Valencia 5-0 — Sep 6, 2026Lamine Yamal scored twice as Barcelona thrashed Valencia 5-0 to keep a 100% start in La Liga, with Fermín López, Raphinha and Pedri also scoring as Barca moved top and extended their impressive run to four wins. The result came alongside Real Madrid’s defeat and Valencia protests, while Arsenal and Manchester United also had notable results in their respective leagues.

Rachel Meyers Yamal is only 17 and already tearing La Liga apart, scary how good he's getting week by week.

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Manchester United blow late lead again as defensive woes deepen at Everton — Sep 6, 2026Manchester United drew 2-2 with Everton after twice leading, with late equalisers from Tyrique George and Ainsley Maitland-Niles thwarting a last-gasp win for United as Benjamin Sesko had briefly looked set to seal it; Marcus Rashford was stretched off after an earlier standout showing. Carrick’s side are five points from three league games, have conceded in all three and face a tough run including the Champions League tie with Sabah FK and a clash with Manchester City, while young players like Kobbie Mainoo and Senne Lammens are praised for their performances.

Tom Gallagher Rashford being stretchered off is the last thing they need with City and Europe coming up, defence still leaking goals every single week.