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Penguins, Canadiens Set for Season Opener — 6dThe Penguins host the Canadiens Saturday after opening with a 7-0 rout of Philadelphia, the largest road shutout in an NHL season opener, while Montreal comes off a 3-2 win over Toronto. Montreal is counting on its strong road play and preparing for Sidney Crosby, whom captain Nick Suzuki called a dream to play alongside at the Olympics.

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Marcus Bell Montreal's road record looks solid after beating Toronto but facing Crosby at home is a different challenge. Suzuki's Olympic comment was nice but the Penguins are the tougher matchup here.

Timberwolves, Bucks Set for Preseason Opener — 4dMinnesota opens its preseason against Milwaukee with a reshaped roster, giving the Timberwolves an early chance to build chemistry and test how LaMelo Ball fits alongside Anthony Edwards and Jonathan Kuminga alongside Rudy Gobert. The pairings bring both promise and questions about playing style, spacing and roles, making the preseason a useful first look at whether the new lineup can come together.

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Oregon State, San Diego State Near Pac-12 Clash — 3dOregon State, coming off a 56-26 win over Colorado State, hosts San Diego State, which rallied past Texas State to reach 2-3. Former Beaver Kai Wallin offers the Aztecs insight into Reser Stadium, but a mumps outbreak and player absences cloud San Diego State’s prospects.

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Wake Forest visits NC State seeking 5-1 startSports — 2dWake Forest, coming off a record-setting 57-3 win over Stanford, visits NC State as the Wolfpack seeks a third straight victory after twice letting large second-half leads slip away. Coach Dave Doeren said injuries have created opportunities for backups and praised players for stepping up, while NC State will need to finish stronger against the Demon Deacons.

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Packers lose Reed and Bako-Bewele to injuries on opening drive — Sep 20, 2026Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed was carted off with a scary injury on the Jets game’s second play, with initial indications of a neck injury and him being placed on a backboard before leaving the field. The situation comes after Reed’s injury-plagued 2025 season, and despite that history, he signed a three-year, roughly $50 million extension that keeps him in Green Bay through 2029 as the team views him as a key offensive piece alongside Christian Watson and Matthew Golden.

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Dana Whitfield Reed's neck scare on the second play is a brutal way to open the season, especially after that big extension.

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Pulisic Out, 13 Newcomers Join USMNT Roster — Sep 16, 2026Mauricio Pochettino’s first USMNT camp for the 2030 cycle omits Christian Pulisic, instead highlighting 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan and other teenagers as the squad prepares for friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, with Yunus Musah recalled. The move signals a youth-forward rebuild for the program and comes amid talk of a strained Pulisic-Pochettino relationship after Pulisic’s 2025 Gold Cup absence and limited club playing time.

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Elena Vasquez Sullivan getting a look at 16 is bold but the lack of experience on this roster could hurt in those friendlies.

Kobe Bryant’s Obsession Fueled Five NBA Championships — Sep 16, 2026Kobe Bryant, coming straight from Lower Merion High School after a standout senior year, was drafted 13th in 1996 and initially had a modest rookie season before proving his scoring potential in Summer League and early NBA play. In Los Angeles, his fearless mindset and drive for leadership clashed with Tex Winter’s triangle offense alongside Shaquille O’Neal, a dynamic teammates like Nick Van Exel described as unafraid and willing to challenge even Michael Jordan.

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Denzel Aberdeen Sues NCAA for Injunction to Play Fifth Season — Sep 12, 2026Florida 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.

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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.

Chevron CEO Warns Depleted Buffers Risk Higher Prices — Sep 11, 2026Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warned that the buffers and inventories cushioning oil prices have largely played out, signaling higher prices could persist in the coming months amid ongoing Iran-related supply disruptions. He also said Chevron will fund a $7 billion expansion in Venezuela from cash generated by existing ventures, while markets see diesel near $6 per gallon and Brent prices topping $100 as global supply remains tight.

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Sam Okafor Chevron spending its own cash on the Venezuela expansion makes sense, but it won't fix the tight global supply that the CEO highlighted.

0-3 Chargers seek win against Seahawks — Sep 29, 2026The 0-3 Chargers face the defending champion Seahawks in Seattle needing a win to avoid an 0-4 start that has historically left teams with little chance of reaching the playoffs. Seattle, coming off a 33-31 loss to Washington in which turnovers cost it 21 points, will look to regroup as Sam Darnold returns from injury and the Chargers try to address their own offensive and late-game struggles.

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NC State Edges Louisville 31-28 for First ACC Win — Sep 27, 2026Louisville visits NC State in an ACC matchup after losing to Wake Forest, while the Wolfpack come off a win over Appalachian State; both teams enter at 2-2. Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz, a key dual-threat playmaker, is a game-time decision, adding uncertainty to the Cardinals’ bid to rebound on the road.

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Fantilli Signs Six-Year, $82.5 Million Blue Jackets Deal — Sep 22, 2026The Columbus Blue Jackets signed 21-year-old center Adam Fantilli to a six-year, $82.5 million contract worth $13.75 million annually, making him the team’s highest-paid player. Fantilli is coming off a career-best 59-point season.

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Athletics Rally From Six-Run Deficit, Beat Angels — Sep 22, 2026The Oakland Athletics erased a six-run deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 9-7 in West Sacramento, powered by Carlos Cortes’ pinch-hit RBI triple and a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth, with Zack Gelof adding a later two-run blast. The win, part of a bid to end the season on a high note and avoid a 100-loss campaign, comes as the A’s face a six-game finale slate against the Angels and seek strong performances from pitchers and position players alike.

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Bears Reportedly Agree to $33.75M Swift Extension — Sep 11, 2026The Chicago Bears agreed to a three-year, $33.75 million extension for running back D’Andre Swift, including $27.5 million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through the 2029 season. Reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal follows Swift’s 1,087-yard, nine-TD season and comes as the team reshapes cap space and locks in core playmakers.

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Rachel Meyers Extending him for 27.5 million guaranteed is a lot for one back but the team clearly values keeping core pieces together.

Golden Knights Extend Captain Mark Stone Through 2029 — Sep 12, 2026The Vegas Golden Knights signed captain Mark Stone to a two-year, $9 million-per-season extension through the 2028-29 season, effective after this year, continuing his leadership role despite a slight pay cut from his current deal. The 34-year-old winger, coming off a career-high 73-point season and known for his defense and playoff leadership, remains a central figure as the team aims for another championship with a healthier roster and core stars like Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner in mind.

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Sam Okafor Stone's extension at a slight cut shows smart cap management, his defense and leadership should help push for another deep playoff run.

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Ancelotti names Brazil squad mixing veterans and prospects for friendlies — Sep 9, 2026Ancelotti unveiled a 26-player Brazil squad signaling a renewal of the national team for the 2030 World Cup, mixing established stars like Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, and Alisson with a wave of younger talents and potential domestic-league picks as Brazil begins three friendlies against Australia and India. The India clash will mark the first senior meeting between the nations, and the set-up comes after Brazil’s last-16 exit in the 2026 World Cup, underscoring a push to rebuild under a historic foreign appointment as head coach.

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Dana Whitfield Including domestic league players for these friendlies against India could uncover some real surprises worth keeping around.

Macron’s Team Says Viral Video of Wife Seeming to Shove Him ‘Playful Teasing’ — May 27, 2025When push comes to shove, was the exchange between the first couple of France playful banter or something more sinister. If you ask French President Emmanuel Macron, it was the result of him teasing his wife, Brigette…

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Susan Collins Says Dems Are ‘Playing With Fire’ in Blocking Action on Coronavirus Relief BillReporting — Mar 23, 2020Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) accused her Democratic colleagues of “playing with fire.” Her remark comes in response to Democrats blocking movement on a package that is Congress’ third effort to offset economic pains…

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Atlanta Mayor Makes Connection Between Ahmaud Arbery Shooting and Rhetoric ‘Coming out of the White House’Reporting — May 10, 2020Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is weighing in on the murder of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery and how she thinks the “rhetoric coming out of the White House” had a role to play in the shooting “With the rhetoric that we…

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Elon Musk Announces ‘Twitter Files’ on COVID Are ComingReporting — Dec 12, 2022So what really happened when Twitter played doctor for the coronavirus pandemic? Elon Musk says the world will know. Musk was asked by a Twitter user on Sunday if there would be an exposé about how the social media…

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LSU Coach Calls Out Washington Post Reporter with a Big ThreatReporting — Mar 25, 2024The word “aggressive” defines not only the LSU women’s basketball team but also its coach, Kim Mulkey, who played a very aggressive offense Saturday in talking about a rumored story about her coming from The Washington…

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After Dog Manages to Dig Way Under Foundation of Home, Police 'Dog Whisperers' Called In for RescueReporting — Aug 10, 2021First responders put themselves on the front lines every day to help the people in their community. They see some of the worst scenarios play out before them, so when something a bit more lighthearted comes up on the…

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Trump Calls Into ‘Fox & Friends’ and Calls Harris ‘Real Garbage’ — Jul 25, 2024Former President Donald Trump is certainly not trying to be nice when it comes to Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democrats. On Thursday, Trump into “Fox & Friends” and was played a clip of Harris — the presumptive…

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Biden’s ‘Good News’ Brag About the Economy Comes Back to Bite Him 3 Days LaterOpinion — Feb 14, 2024President Joe Biden, the quintessential establishment politician, knows how to play the game. He takes credit for good things in which he had no hand and deflects responsibility for problems he has caused. How…

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