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Wrestler Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams dies at 48 after in-ring collapse — 2dWrestler Andy Williams, known as The Butcher, collapsed during Enjoy Wrestling’s Five Years show in Millvale, Pennsylvania, with doctors performing CPR and the event's remainder canceled as he was taken to Allegheny General Hospital. Reports then circulated that Williams had died, prompting a clash between promotional statements and fan outlets before later confirmation of the death in updates from sources familiar with the case.

Gavin Williams strikes out 13 as Guardians beat Blue Jays 6-1 — 6dGavin Williams tied a career high with 13 strikeouts and allowed only two singles over seven innings as the Guardians beat the Blue Jays 6-1, with homers from Bailey, Genao and Martinez fueling the win and bolstering Cleveland's wild-card push. The dominant outing added to a season-long stretch of double-digit strikeout performances, keeping Williams among the league leaders in strikeouts.

Nicole Hardy Three homers plus that kind of pitching is a scary combo for the Guardians going forward. Blue Jays had no answer for Williams tonight.

Williams sisters blow 5-0 tiebreak lead in US Open exit — 3dSerena and Venus Williams returned to US Open doubles for the first time since 2022, taking a 5-0 lead in the deciding-set tiebreak before Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint stormed back to win in three sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The defeat coincides with ongoing talk about Serena’s singles comeback and the veterans’ enduring impact and crowd-pleasing presence, even as questions remain about rust and future plans.

Dana Whitfield Honestly this makes me more curious about Serena's singles plans than the loss itself.

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France breaks 3-point record twice in one week at World Cup — 1dFrance hit a World Cup-era record with 22 three-pointers in a 111-56 win over Nigeria, led by Gabby Williams (25 points) and Marine Johannes (five threes) as Migna Toure capped the record with the 21st. The result sends France into the quarterfinals as they chase a first medal in 73 years after a dominant group run.

Marcus Bell threes against Nigeria is just absurd, that's not a stat line that's a video game glitch.

Seahawks extend Leonard Williams through 2029 — Aug 27, 2026The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a three-year, $90 million extension for defensive tackle Leonard Williams, securing his presence through the next several seasons. The deal solidifies Williams as a centerpiece of Seattle’s defense after multiple Pro Bowls and a pivotal role in the team’s Super Bowl run, part of a broader wave of major contract extensions for Seattle’s key players.

William Jewell RB MicahJo Barnett dies after medical emergencySports — Aug 29, 2026William Jewell College and the Liberty, Missouri community mourn the death of MicahJo Barnett, a junior running back and business administration student, following a medical emergency during the football game against Fort Lewis College. A campus vigil is planned for 8 p.m. on the Jewell quad as the community supports his family.

Reader Had he been vaxxed?

Sabalenka halts US Open match, citing strong marijuana smell — 4dSabalenka interrupted her US Open third-round match to report a strong smell of marijuana in the Louis Armstrong Stadium, then proceeded to win 6-3, 6-4 and extend her New York winning streak to 16. She is aiming to become the first woman since Serena Williams to win three consecutive US Open titles, despite the unusual distraction.

Nicole Hardy Only in NYC does a tennis match pause because someone's blazing one up in the stands. Sabalenka handled it like a pro though.

William Carey Sails for IndiaGood News — FROM 1793A village cobbler who taught himself Greek became the father of modern missions — translating Scripture into dozens of languages and helping outlaw widow-burning.

Williams-Alcaraz to Play US Open Mixed Doubles — Aug 21, 2026Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will form a blockbuster mixed doubles team at the US Open after receiving a wild card, marking Williams’ return to the tournament since 2022. Alcaraz is also set to defend his singles title after a wrist injury, boosting the event’s star power as the lineup grows with other top doubles and singles champions.

Williams Sisters Secure US Open Doubles Wild Card — Aug 26, 2026Serena and Venus Williams have been awarded wild cards to compete in the US Open doubles, reuniting for what is expected to be a high-profile run at Flushing Meadows. The legendary pair, aged 44 and 46, have claimed the US Open doubles titles twice and already showed they can compete with top talent in recent doubles play, rekindling excitement for a potential deep run this year.

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Alcaraz, Sabalenka advance as Williams sisters return to Grand Slam play — 4dESPN will carry extensive coverage of the 2026 US Open across 16 courts with RedZone whip-around, streaming, and multilingual options as Day 4 produced major wins for Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Pegula, Shelton and Tiafoe amid weather delays. India's participation centers on doubles with Bhambri, Balaji, and Poonacha, while Nagal failed to qualify in singles, and organizers look toward the 2027 US Open with marquee matchups like Swiatek vs Bouzkova and a Zheng–Keys rematch.

Chris Dalton Zheng vs Keys rematch already has me excited for 2027, that first match was a battle.

Pastor's new book asks what 'God-breathed' really means for the Bible — Sep 1, 2026Rev. Dennis Chip McCullough chronicles the perilous history of translating the Bible, from William Tyndale's execution to centuries of controversy over scriptural authority, arguing for the original, God-breathed nature of Scripture. The piece distinguishes between the English Bible's familiar terms and their original Hebrew and Greek meanings, highlighting how translation politics shaped what readers find in modern Bibles.

Sam Okafor The Hebrew and Greek nuance stuff is fascinating but I worry books like this can just become another way to argue whose interpretation is the correct one.

Wendell Berry, Kentucky farmer and voice for sustainable agriculture, dies at 92 — Sep 1, 2026Wendell Berry, the Kentucky writer, farmer and environmental advocate, died at 92 at his Port Royal home, leaving a legacy as a champion of small farms, sustainable agriculture and rural communities, celebrated for works from The Unsettling of America to the Port William novels. Tributes highlighted his prophetic ecological and social critique and his enduring influence on readers and fellow Kentuckians alike.

Robin Williams' Kids Plan Instagram Tribute — Aug 17, 2026Zak, Zelda, and Cody Williams announced ongoing plans to honor Robin Williams by maintaining his Instagram as a safe, authentic space to share his talent and humor around what would have been his 75th birthday, with more content coming. They also urge a move away from AI-generated images and clips of his likeness, calling for respect for his legacy amid ongoing tech-enabled misuse.

MASS MoCA's fall season opens with an immersive Son Lux video installation — 5dA MASS MoCA fall season highlights experimental opera, ballet, puppetry and live music with events through December, including a Son Lux immersive video installation, Laurent Grasso’s Metaphysical Maze, and talks by Lucinda Williams, Melissa Auf der Maur, Roz Chast and Jason Adam Katzenstein, tracing the museum’s evolution from a former textile mill to a global contemporary-art hub. Separately, a promotional collage showcases an expansive slate of upcoming films across major studios, from indie titles to genre fare.

Derek Foss MASS MoCA really has come a long way from being a mill building. Glad they're mixing music, opera and puppetry instead of just paintings on walls.