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Venable Wins AL Manager Award After Sox Turnaround
Will Venable
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Will Venable was named 2026 American League Manager of the Year after leading the Chicago White Sox to an 84-78 record and their first postseason appearance since 2021, following three straight 100-loss seasons. The turnaround, driven by player development and Venable’s leadership, made Chicago the first MLB team to reach the playoffs after consecutive 100-loss seasons and included its first playoff series win since 2005.
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Sam Okafor
Getting that first series win since 2005 feels like a big step for Chicago. Venable clearly knew how to build the right team culture.
South Carolina Dominates Oklahoma 42-25
Sports
— Oct 27, 2026
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables praised South Carolina’s hot form, playmakers and physical defense ahead of Saturday’s matchup, while Gamecocks coordinator Kendal Briles said Venables’ varied schemes and hard-playing defense pose a major challenge. Venables said Oklahoma must cut penalties and execution errors and finish more scoring drives as the Sooners prepare to host the Gamecocks.
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Oklahoma Upsets No. 1 Texas Behind Improved Offense and Defense
Sports
— Oct 14, 2026
Oklahoma’s upset of No. 1 Texas showcased a much-improved offensive line and turnover-free play from quarterback John Mateer, giving the Sooners a major confidence boost. The win also highlighted the resilience and team culture coach Brent Venables has built in Norman.
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Oklahoma Falls 41-13; Venables Discussed Benching Mateer
Oklahoma Sooners football
— Sep 27, 2026
Venables discussed benching Mateer at half of Oklahoma's 41-13 loss after three straight second-quarter turnovers put Georgia up 28-0.
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Nicole Hardy
Venables was right to consider pulling Mateer after that stretch of mistakes.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 6h
Texas hands Oklahoma third straight Red River loss
Arch Manning
— Oct 5, 2026
Texas and Oklahoma meet in the Red River Rivalry amid questions about Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and whether Brent Venables can reverse his poor record against the Longhorns. Despite Oklahoma’s recent struggles and Texas’s edge in the series, coaches and players say the rivalry’s history and intensity make it unpredictable.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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Atlanta Fed: Inflation too high; outlook clouded
Federal Reserve System
— Aug 11, 2026
Atlanta Fed interim president Cheryl Venable says inflation remains too high and that any relief depends on geopolitical developments in the Middle East, which could disrupt oil shipments and energy costs. She also notes the labor market is broadly steady despite July job losses, with aging demographics and immigration policy shaping how maximum employment is assessed.
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White Sox recall Schultz as multi-inning reliever, DFA Urquidy
Noah Schultz
— Sep 15, 2026
The Chicago White Sox recalled left-hander Noah Schultz from Triple-A Charlotte to potentially serve as a multi-inning reliever as part of an unconventional pitching plan for the stretch run, with manager Will Venable stressing a flexible, mid-inning usage and ongoing evaluation. The move accompanied a broader pitching reshuffle that included designating Jose Urquidy for assignment and activating Tyler Davis from the bereavement list.
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Chris Dalton
Schultz could be useful if Venable actually sticks to that flexible bullpen plan instead of overusing him.
White Sox lean on bullpen for 10-1 win amid rotation concerns
Bryan Hudson
— Sep 6, 2026
The White Sox have leaned heavily on a dominant bullpen, using an opener and relievers to win series twists and keep pace with the Twins, while also facing questions about starting depth as the rotation struggles to reach six innings. Manager Will Venable has reshaped the rotation for rest and matchups, moving Burke to extra rest and using Bryan Hudson as the opener to preserve arms for crucial late-season games.
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Elena Vasquez
Venable's creative with the opener stuff, gotta give him credit, but the rotation depth issue isn't going away just because of one good night.