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Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 after VAR red card — 1dAtlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 after VAR upgraded Dean Huijsen’s yellow to red; Real Madrid called the refereeing abysmal and Mourinho showed photos of two unpunished challenges.

Nicole Hardy That VAR upgrade to red for Huijsen felt harsh but it handed Atletico the momentum they needed to win the derby.

Reds Option Struggling Leadoff Hitter Friedl to Triple-A — 2dReds optioned TJ Friedl to Triple-A on Sept. 19, 2026 after he hit .172; Francona called the second demotion this season the hard part of adding Cabrera.

Rachel Meyers Francona called it the hard part of adding Cabrera and I agree, though the Reds need better production from the top of the order right now.

Red Bulls End Derby Drought, Beat NYCFC 1-0 — 3d18-year-old Julian Hall scored in the 57th minute off a James Sands backpass error as the Red Bulls beat NYCFC 1-0 a day after his first USMNT call-up.

Priya Raman NYCFC needs to find some finishing if they want any shot at the postseason.

Roman Anthony Powers Red Sox Past Rays, 4-2 — 3dRoman Anthony battled early-season struggles and an injury, but has shown flashes of his potential as the Red Sox chase a playoff spot, including a recent stretch that helped fuel the offense. His timely leadoff homer and RBI contributions in key games illustrate a resurgence that could extend Boston's late-season surge.

Maya Lindstrom His RBI work in these games shows real potential for Boston's playoff push. A solid resurgence at the right time.

Cubs’ Alex Bregman Exits After Foul Ball Strike — 1dCubs third baseman Alex Bregman exited the Sept. 20, 2026 game vs. Reds after a foul ball off Busch's checked swing struck his face in the on-deck circle; he left bleeding and is day-to-day.

Rachel Meyers Day-to-day status is decent news but they should keep a close eye on any lingering effects from the bleeding.

Kroger Ends Red Bull Sales Nationwide While Scaling Back Boar’s Head at Some Stores — 5dKroger has pulled Red Bull from shelves nationwide and has reduced Boar's Head deli products as grocery prices rise and supplier negotiations intensify. CEO Greg Foran has pledged to push back on inflation-driven price increases and to lean into value offerings to keep prices down for shoppers.

Story’s Three-Run Homer Lifts Red Sox Over Rangers — 4dTrevor Story delivered a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth as the Red Sox rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 4-3, completing a dramatic comeback and tightening Boston’s grip on a top wild-card spot. The loss dents Texas’s lead in the AL West and keeps the Rangers' postseason hopes in flux as Boston’s surge continues.

Somali Traders Seek Routes Amid Red Sea Insecurity — Sep 13, 2026Mogadishu Seaport received its first direct sugar shipment from Sri Lanka as traders bypass Gulf routes after Red Sea tensions displaced over 85,000 in Yemen.

Priya Raman Finding longer routes might raise costs for Somali businesses but avoiding the Gulf instability is probably the safer choice right now.

Engineer Book Offers New Take on Biblical Red Sea Crossing — 5dJeffrey Donlin’s book A Highway in the Midst argues for a miraculous formation of dry ground during the Red Sea crossing, reinterpreting the Hebrew term Chomah to emphasize a defensive barrier rather than a vertical wall and challenging traditional readings of the Exodus. Drawing on engineering analysis and linguistic study, the work invites reevaluation of the miracle and its description.

Rachel Meyers An engineer breaking down the dry ground formation adds practical detail that makes the event feel less like pure legend.

Zendaya and Constance Zimmer Draw Eyes on Emmy Red Carpet — Sep 14, 2026The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards season centers on dazzling red-carpet fashion and high-stakes nominations, with Constance Zimmer among the standout looks while The Pitt, Hacks, and other top nominees drive excitement for the ceremony. Coverage spans pre-show red-carpet previews, live look-by-look fashion recaps, and retrospective takes on the event’s sexiest and best-dressed moments as the night unfolds.

Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills 10, Injures 21 — 2dAcross Sudan, multiple artisanal gold mine collapses in the north and Red Sea region have left dozens dead or injured and more miners missing as rescue teams continue searching amid dangerous, informal mining conditions. The incidents underscore how the country’s war-driven gold trade funds conflict and prompts ongoing concerns about safety and smuggling in the sector.

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.

Donkor’s 89th-Minute Goal Ends Red Bulls’ Six-Game Winless Streak — Sep 13, 2026Ronald Donkor scored in the 89th minute to lift the New York Red Bulls to a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew, snapping a six-game winless run as Ethan Horvath delivered another shutout; Harper and Nealis provided the assists that set up the late strike, pushing New York toward playoff contention. Columbus struggled to score, extending their slump as the Red Bulls moved into a more favorable position in the Eastern Conference.

Derek Foss Donkor's late strike shows the Red Bulls still have fight left in them for the playoffs.

Vance Campaigns Across Midwest as GOP Defends Seats — Sep 14, 2026JD Vance is actively campaigning in Kansas and Iowa as a top Republican surrogate to bolster Senate candidates Roger Marshall and other GOP nominees, while Democrats push in traditionally red states where races have unexpectedly narrowed. The tour underscores GOP anxiety about the midterm map amid concerns over Iran policy and President Trump’s standing, with Kansas’s Hamilton challenging Marshall and national observers noting the effort as a broader push in red-to-purple terrain.

Saudi-Houthi Strikes Escalate, Displace Over 100,000 — 5dThe Yemen-Houthi conflict and Iranian actions are hobbling Red Sea shipping and threatening global oil supplies, with civilian displacement rising and the region’s oil flow at risk as airstrikes, blockades, and cross-border attacks intensify. At the same time, U.S. policy moves and energy-security concerns—ranging from potential tariffs on Russian crude affecting partners like India to regional reactions—underscore a shifting, fragile energy landscape.

China Urges Restraint Amid Yemen, Red Sea Escalation — Sep 14, 2026China is pressing Iran, the U.S. and all involved parties to exercise restraint, revive negotiations, and safeguard global energy routes such as the Strait of Hormuz while reaffirming its readiness to mediate and uphold shipping security in the Red Sea and Yemen. Beijing condemnation of attacks on civilian infrastructure and civilian casualties in Yemen underscores a push for diplomacy over conflict, urging all sides to resolve disputes politically and de-escalate quickly.

Italian Senate Clears Meloni Electoral Reform Bill 113-71 — 6dSenate passed Meloni's electoral reform 113-71 on Sept. 15, 2026, as opposition senators waved red and yellow "No to the fraud law" placards.

Marcus Bell Naming the prime minister candidate in advance at least gives voters a clearer choice on the ballot.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Ease Blood-Component Rules, Retain Whole-Blood Ban — 3dThe Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has further relaxed policies on blood, allowing members to decide, based on personal conscience, whether to accept or donate four main blood components (red cells, white cells, plasma, platelets) and to receive products derived from donated blood. The organization, however, maintains its longstanding ban on whole-blood transfusions and notes that decisions on blood use remain a personal conscience matter, with prior updates permitting members to store their own blood for future care.

Marcus Bell This update could mean fewer Witnesses face conflicts during major surgeries.

Charlie Kirk Statue Vandalized at Phoenix Headquarters — Sep 13, 2026An eight-foot Charlie Kirk statue at TPUSA’s Phoenix HQ was hit with red paint days after unveiling; the team restored it “good as new” by Sunday.

Elena Vasquez At least the team got it fixed by Sunday without letting the damage linger.

Tolle Opens Royals Game With Immaculate Inning — Sep 13, 2026Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle opened Sunday’s game against the Royals with an immaculate inning, striking out the side on nine pitches for Boston’s first since 2021.

Tom Gallagher An immaculate inning to open things after a rain delay is exactly the kind of momentum the Red Sox needed.

Boston College, Rutgers Honor 9/11 Hero Crowther — Sep 11, 2026Boston College hosted Rutgers for its annual Red Bandanna Game on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honoring BC alumnus Welles Crowther, the firefighter who helped save multiple lives that day. Both teams wore commemorative uniforms—BC with 'FOR WELLES' and red bandanna motifs, Rutgers with 'Never Forget' and patriotic helmet accents—while Crowther’s family and his Presidential Medal of Freedom recognition were highlighted.

Tom Gallagher His family must feel proud watching the Medal of Freedom get this kind of spotlight at the game.

Red paint splattered on Charlie Kirk statue outside TPUSA headquarters — Sep 14, 2026A statue of murdered conservative activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized days after the one-year anniversary of his death. The Phoenix Police Department made the announcement Sunday… — by Sandra Rhodes

Rangers beat Red Sox 4-2, gain wild-card ground — 6dDíaz's two-run double and Seager's two-run hit powered a four-run second as deGrom struck out eight and Latz notched his 30th save in Texas's 4-2 win over Boston.

Dana Whitfield Seager's two-run single and Latz's save were key, but the Rangers still need to close that one-game gap to the Astros fast.

Maryland hands UConn first Candle-era loss, 38-14 — Sep 12, 2026Maryland’s up-tempo offense overwhelmed UConn, driving four long scoring drives and handing the Huskies a 38-14 defeat as Malik Washington threw for 347 yards and extended an 18‑completion stretch, while Maryland’s defense limited UConn’s attack and kept Kalieb Osborne largely in check. UConn never reached Maryland’s red zone, and the Terrapins capitalized with multiple red-zone scores and a balanced attack.

Sam Okafor Washington's 347 yards and streak of completions made the difference in a balanced win.

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