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Taylor Swift Dedicates Record VMA Win to Parton — 1dTaylor Swift dedicated her sixth Video of the Year win for "The Fate of Ophelia" to Dolly Parton, the "ultimate showgirl," reaching a record 32 VMAs.

Jared Kim Taylor reaching 32 wins shows real staying power in an industry that moves on fast from most artists.

Raytheon Wins $20.7 Billion AMRAAM Production Contract — 23hRaytheon won a U.S. contract worth up to $20.7 billion to scale AMRAAM production over five years with options, work through June 2033.

Priya Raman Twenty billion for more missiles feels like overkill given how much we already spend on defense each year.

100-Win Dodgers Begin World Series Three-Peat Bid — 1dThe Dodgers enter the playoffs after a 100-win season, seeking a third straight World Series title, with oddsmakers favoring them despite the historical trend that has made a title elusive for 100-win teams. They will face the Braves or Phillies in the NLDS, while the Phillies’ late-season struggles and pitching concerns could shape the matchup.

Ward Interception Seals Giants’ 12-7 Win Over Titans — 1dJevon Holland intercepted Cam Ward near the goal line with seconds left, sealing the Giants' 12-7 win as the Titans fell to 0-3.

Marcus Bell Titans are 0-3 now and these close losses are going to pile up if the offense keeps stalling in the red zone.

Champion Super Corredora Wins Zenyatta, Earns Breeders’ Cup Berth — 1dSuper Corredora returned from a six-month layoff with a wire-to-wire Zenyatta win by 2 3/4 lengths, earning a fees-paid Breeders' Cup Distaff berth.

Tom Gallagher That automatic berth should make the Distaff more competitive if she stays sharp through October.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Leylah Fernandez wins Singapore Open for first title in nearly a year — 2dLeylah Fernandez beat Talia Gibson 7-5, 6-0 to win the Singapore Open, her sixth WTA title and first in nearly a year.

Dana Whitfield Gibson fought hard early but couldn't match Fernandez once she found her rhythm. Six titles now feels like a solid career milestone.

House Democrats Outline Plans to Scrutinize Trump if They Win Majority — 3dDemocrats plan House investigations of Trump family wealth growth since January 2025 if they win November majority, using new subpoena power.

Rachel Meyers Endless probes into one family risk turning oversight into pure political theater instead of real work.

Case Keenum dives in smiling, then gives God the glory after Bears’ 27-7 win — 4hIn his first start since 2023, Case Keenum led Chicago past Philadelphia on Monday night, celebrated with his family, and thanked God for the night.

Hollande leaves door open to 2027 bid — 1dFrançois Hollande says he may run for French president in 2027 only if he can reach the second round and win, while skipping the centre-left primary.

Rachel Meyers Only running if victory is assured shows he learned from past overconfidence.

LeBron says signing with 76ers aims to help Embiid win first title — 4dLeBron James said on a Sept. 25, 2026 podcast he signed with the 76ers to help Joel Embiid win his first NBA title.

Rachel Meyers I like that LeBron mentioned his bond with Maxey as a factor since that chemistry could help them get past tough Eastern Conference matchups.

Charles seals Northern Ireland's 99th-minute win over Georgia — 4dShea Charles scored in the 99th minute after brother Pierce saved a Kvaratskhelia penalty as Northern Ireland won 1-0 in Tbilisi, their first Nations League away win.

Tom Gallagher Shea Charles coming off the bench to score in the 99th minute gave them their first League B victory and it felt well earned.

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Kyle Larson Wins Kansas Hollywood Casino 400 — 4dKyle Larson led 235 laps at Kansas, underscoring his position as the championship points leader in a pivotal stretch of the NASCAR Cup Series postseason. Tyler Reddick, the season’s win leader, entered the race seeking to close a 61-point gap to Larson.

Hunter Goodman Hits 40th and 41st Homers as Rockies Top White Sox — 2dColorado catcher Hunter Goodman hit his 40th and 41st home runs in a 9-6 win over Chicago, becoming the first National League catcher since 2003 to reach 40 in a season and the first Rockie to do so since Nolan Arenado in 2019. The loss also ended the White Sox’s hopes of winning the AL Central.

Nicole Hardy Goodman powering to 40 homers as a catcher gives the Rockies something real to build on next year.

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wins record fifth WNBA award — 1dCheryl Reeve won a record fifth WNBA Coach of the Year award with 40 of 74 votes after leading the Lynx to a 33-11 top seed.

Maya Lindstrom Reeve earning a fifth coach of the year award is well deserved after guiding the Lynx to the top record again.

Wilson wins third straight AP WNBA honor — 2dA'ja Wilson won her fourth AP WNBA Player of the Year on 15 of 17 votes, most since 2016, after a third straight season for the Aces.

Priya Raman Four total wins for Wilson puts her in a league of her own with that kind of consistency.

Would you get phished?Quizie — QuizFifteen workplace scam scenarios. Most people are more confident than correct — the rank says which one you are.

Steelers beat Bengals 30-27, hand Cincinnati first loss — 2dSteelers beat Bengals 30-27 as Rodgers throws for 292 yards and 3 TDs, tying Roethlisberger at 165 wins: "It’s just a longevity achievement."

Nicole Hardy Tying the win total at this stage is solid but it really comes down to staying healthy over the years.

Silva Tackle Leaves Ødegaard Limping in Portugal-Norway — 1dBernardo Silva told Odegaard "It's football, my friend" after a stoppage-time kick left the Norway captain shouting "f**k you," limping with an ankle knock in Portugal's 2-1 win.

Jared Kim Silva's tackle came well after the ball was gone and deserved a stronger response from the ref than it got.

Purdy throws four TDs in 49ers’ 36-30 win — 1dBrock Purdy threw four touchdown passes as the 49ers beat the Cardinals 36-30 to reach 3-0, starting with Shanahan’s 82-yard hook-and-ladder.

Rachel Meyers The hook and ladder to open the game was a bold move that set the tone for San Francisco's 3-0 start.

Jorge Prado wins first 450 SMX title — 2dJorge Prado won the 2026 SMX 450 title with 158 points and $1M after leading every lap of Moto 2 for a 5-1 score.

Rachel Meyers Lawrence finishing third overall feels about right given how consistent he has been all year.

Mystics Set Franchise Wins Record With 27th Victory — 6dWashington Mystics extended their franchise-record to 27 wins and clinched a playoff berth under first-year coach Sydney Johnson, with Shakira Austin delivering 25 points and 13 rebounds in the latest win and Cotie McMahon contributing in double figures. Despite being outrebounded by Connecticut, the Mystics solidified their sixth-place standing and continued their timely run into the postseason.

McNulty Wins First US Road World Title Since 1993 — 2dMcNulty won the 2026 men's road world title in Montreal in 6:17:04, first American since 1993: "It would take a miracle, and I guess miracles happened."

Marcus Bell The miracle line from McNulty fits perfectly after such a long wait for a US road world title.

Texas Edges Tennessee Behind Simmons’ Record-Tying Five Sacks — 3dColin Simmons tied Texas's sack record with five in a 20-17 win over Tennessee, flagged for "simulating" using the restroom after one.

Derek Foss Simmons tying the sack record is huge but those penalties and turnovers made the win way too close for comfort.

French Far Right Wins 14 Senate Seats, Forms Caucus — 2dRN and allies won 14 French Senate seats on Sept. 27, 2026, clearing the 10-seat bar for their first caucus. Le Pen called it a historic victory.

Maya Lindstrom The far right finally getting a Senate caucus shows real progress for Le Pen's party before 2027.

Czechia reaches BJK Cup semifinals after 2-0 win — Sep 22, 2026Noskova fired 15 aces in a 6-2, 7-6 (7/3) win as Czechia swept Great Britain 2-0 to reach the Billie Jean King Cup semis in Shenzhen.

Elena Vasquez Czechia showed real strength sweeping the tie 2-0 and reaching the semis.