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Basement Audition Wins Actor Role in ‘I Play Rocky’ Biopic — 3dI Play Rocky depicts the making of Rocky, with Anthony Ippolito starring as a young Sylvester Stallone, drawing TIFF audiences into the real-life underdog story behind the Oscar-winning film. Directors and the cast emphasize Stallone's early struggles and insistence on playing Rocky, with Ippolito meeting Stallone and studying his life to capture the role.

Marcus Bell The basement audition fits the Rocky theme perfectly. It's good they're highlighting how Stallone fought to star in his own movie.

Chiefs Rookie Delane Intercepts, Exits With Shoulder Injury — 23hChiefs rookie Mansoor Delane intercepted Bo Nix on his third NFL play, then exited with a right shoulder injury as Mahomes scored for a 7-0 lead.

Maya Lindstrom Hope Delane's injury isn't serious since he was already making an impact on his third play in the league.

The right to play: displaced by conflict — 6dCharities help children displaced by conflict regain confidence and skills through play programs that restore routine and expression.

Sam Okafor These kids deserve safe spaces to play even after losing everything to war.

Taj Gibson Retires, Joins Bulls Coaching Staff — 1dAt 41, after a trade to New Orleans, Taj Gibson retired rather than play an 18th season—he was the 35th NBA player to appear in his 40s—and joins the Bulls as an assistant under Splitter.

Priya Raman Taj Gibson always brought solid defense and leadership, so having him coach the Bulls should help the young guys a lot.

South Carolina Hosts Towson Before SEC Play — 5dThe South Carolina Gamecocks host Towson at night in Columbia after a 57-0 season-opening win that featured a program-record sellout and a stifling defensive performance against Kent State. Previews emphasize generating edge pressure, creating turnovers, and disciplined play to prepare for SEC play, with Towson quarterback Andrew Indorf and receiver Cleveland Charlton highlighted as threats as Beamer frames this as a tune-up.

Kyle Shanahan: I thought Aaron Donald would play, never been more excited to be wrong — 6d

Marcus Bell Shanahan's offense must have breathed easier without Donald in the middle.

Google Mapped a Fruit Fly’s Brain. Now It’s Playing Doom and Super Mario 64Science — Sep 8, 2026

UNC Seeks First Clemson Win in 25 Years — 2dNorth Carolina sits at 2-0 heading into ACC play with a strong defensive start and optimism about challenging Clemson in Death Valley, a program they’ve not beaten at Clemson since 2001. Meanwhile, Clemson faces injuries and scrutiny as off-field issues at UNC loom and a potential spread in confidence favors UNC in a pivotal matchup.

Boston College Linebacker Kahoun Taken by Ambulance After Collision — 3dBoston College linebacker Bodie Kahoun was carted off on a stretcher by ambulance after a helmet-first collision against Rutgers in the Red Bandanna game, with medical staff on the field and teammates nearby. He gave a thumbs-up as he departed, and both teams showed support as the incident paused play.

Sam Okafor College football needs better rules on helmet to helmet contact to prevent these scares.

Diamondbacks Claim Jesús Sánchez Off Waivers — 4dArizona claimed Jesús Sánchez off waivers from the Blue Jays after Toronto designated him for assignment, leaving him ineligible for postseason play if the Diamondbacks reach the playoffs. Sánchez had a .260/.734 with 8 home runs in 99 games this season and was criticized for defensive lapses, with Toronto having acquired him in a trade for Joey Loperfido earlier in the year.

Xi Urges BRICS Role in Middle East Peace — 3dAt the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Xi Jinping urged BRICS to play a pioneering and responsible role in maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East and Gulf region, stressing that the war there harms regional people and does not serve the international community. He also called on BRICS members to stand on the right side of history and collaborate with China to achieve constructive peace in the area.

Tom Gallagher BRICS nations have little leverage in the Gulf compared to the US or EU, so this push feels mostly symbolic.

Colorado’s Gooden Becomes Division I’s Only Two-Way Lineman — Sep 7, 2026Colorado coach Deion Sanders is expanding two-way versatility, highlighting Chauncey Gooden (a 380-pound interior lineman) for playing both sides in the Georgia Tech win and earning more responsibilities as the Buffs prepare for Weber State, while the program’s recruiting momentum—especially the 2027 class ranking high and prospects like Gabe Jenkins hinting at dual-role play—reflects the broader impact of the on-field success.

New Texas social studies curriculum will teach role 'radical Islam' played in 9/11Good News — Sep 8, 2026Texas State Board of Education approved revisions to high school social studies that detail Christianity's contributions to Western civilization along with the history of radical Islam.

Trump Showcases Relationships With Golf’s Top Pros — 2dPresident Donald Trump spends weekends at his Doonbeg resort in Ireland watching the Irish Open and pursuing his well-known golf passion—playing, designing courses, and building—while highlighting his friendships with top pro golfers such as Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Bryson DeChambeau, and Scottie Scheffler. He frequently praises these players, shares photos with them on social media, and has invited some to the White House as part of his ongoing golf network.

Elena Vasquez Inviting pros such as Scottie Scheffler to the White House is a solid way to celebrate golf's top talent.

Brown Leads Auburn Past Southern Miss 43-8 — 3dByrum Brown accounted for 319 yards and three touchdowns in Auburn’s 43-8 win over Southern Miss, including a rare receiving TD, as he rebounded from a rough Week 1. Coach Alex Golesh praised his efficiency and turnover-free performance, highlighting a strong second half as Auburn looks ahead to the SEC opener with Florida and notes the defense’s early takeaway plays.

Jared Kim The early defensive plays set the tone and kept things from getting close in the second half.

Cincinnati rallies twice to earn 3-3 draw with Charlotte — 4dFC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC played to a 3-3 draw, with Denkey scoring twice for Cincinnati and Toklomati delivering a late header for Charlotte after Abada and Biel had put the visitors ahead, as Charlotte extended its unbeaten run to seven games while Cincinnati’s defense struggled. The match was available to stream on Apple TV as part of MLS coverage.

Maya Lindstrom Charlotte's late equalizer shows real fight but they still gave up too many chances early on.

Trump-Pardoned Crypto Investor Donates Record £36m to Reform UK — 4dCrypto investor Ben Delo donated a record £36 million to Reform UK to help level the playing field and prepare the party for government ahead of Britain’s next election, with Nigel Farage praising the support. Delo, co-founder of BitMEX and pardoned by Donald Trump, remains a high-profile donor amid ongoing reporting on Reform’s funding.

Derek Foss It's odd to see so much money from a Trump-pardoned crypto founder flowing into Reform UK when questions about their overall funding keep coming up.

Fremantle, Sydney Set for Preliminary Final — 4dCFL Week 15 kicks off with four games, including ongoing Canada West play and a Saskatoon stock car race, with the Toronto Tempo also preparing to host Indiana in the WNBA. In AFL, Fremantle faces Sydney in Friday night preliminary finals at the SCG, while Brisbane’s rout of Adelaide keeps their three-peat bid alive.

No. 1 Montana State defeats FBS Nevada 20-7 — 4dMontana State defeated Nevada 20-7 at Mackay Stadium, extending its school-record 17-game win streak and handing the Wolf Pack a tough nonconference loss as an FBS opponent. The game was marked by MSU’s first-half takeaways and Nevada’s penalties, with defensive stands and key plays shaping the outcome amid the Choate reunion narrative.

Rachel Meyers Nevada's penalties kept killing drives and handed Montana State easy opportunities to pull ahead.

Cowboys' Malik Davis Carted Off With Hip Injury — 4dDallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis suffered a hip injury in Friday's practice, leaving his Week 1 status in doubt and thinning the depth behind Javonte Williams. If Davis can’t play, Emari Demercado would become the primary backup, with Israel Abanikanda as a practice-squad option, and teams could consider recalling Jaydon Blue or Phil Mafah if needed.

Priya Raman Demercado as the new backup might work but Abanikanda or a recall could be needed if things get worse.

Denzel Aberdeen Sues NCAA for Injunction to Play Fifth Season — 3dFlorida guard Denzel Aberdeen has filed for a temporary injunction to return for a fifth season under the NCAA’s 5-in-5 rule, arguing the policy should apply to him despite the Class of 2022 being excluded. The push comes amid multiple legal challenges to the rule, including a Colorado court ruling awarding eligibility that was stayed by the 10th Circuit, leaving his status in flux as lawsuits expand to state courts.

Maya Lindstrom Aberdeen has a fair point pushing for that fifth year since his class got left out of the policy for no clear reason.

Northwestern holds off South Dakota State rally in Chip Kelly's debut — Sep 6, 2026Northwestern opened Chip Kelly’s era with a 34-18 win over FCS South Dakota State, generating explosive plays on offense (Aidan Chiles: 273 passing yards and a rushing TD) and a stingy defense. The Wildcats’ balanced attack featured a 71-yard first-play connection to Griffin Wilde, an 80-yard late standout by Joseph Himon II, and strong performances from a healthy lineup as they moved to 1-0 in the 2026 season.

Dana Whitfield Chiles looked solid both throwing and running, good sign for this team moving forward.

Reese and Clark say they are having fun playing together for U.S. — 5dAngel Reese and Caitlin Clark, once seen as fierce rivals, are now teammates for the U.S. at the FIBA World Cup, emphasizing mutual respect, on-court chemistry, and the ability to learn from each other despite intense media narratives. They’ve bonded with their teammates, pushed aside rivalry talk, and focus on competing and growing together.

Jared Kim It's cool they're bonding and having fun as teammates instead of letting old rivalry talk get in the way.

Alabama Defeats Kentucky 45-17 in SEC Opener — 5dAlabama’s defense anchored a 45-17 win at Kentucky to open SEC play, moving the Crimson Tide to 2-0 while exposing Kentucky’s new regime under Will Stein. As both programs prep for future matchups, questions abound about Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell’s development and the offensive line, and about Kentucky’s readiness to contend with a perennial powerhouse.

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