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Makhaula delays retirement, signs Pirates extensionSports — 2dOrlando Pirates midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula has postponed retirement and extended his contract after chairman Irvin Khoza persuaded him to play on, telling the 36-year-old he still had the legs to contribute. Makhaula is focused on pursuing more silverware, including the MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Pirates-Sundowns MTN8 Final Sells OutSports — 5dOrlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will meet in a sold-out MTN8 final at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on October 10, with the winner claiming the trophy and a R10 million prize. Pirates are seeking a third straight MTN8 final win over Sundowns, who draw confidence from a recent league victory; Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his team is preparing with ambition despite players’ international commitments.

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Ouaddou stresses key moments before MTN8 finalSports — 3dOrlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his team must stay composed, defend resiliently, start strongly and convert scarce chances to beat Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final as Pirates pursue a fifth consecutive title. He said preparations have gone well despite some players being away on international duty, while injured midfielder Sihle Nduli is unlikely to be ready.

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Somali pirates hijack tankerWorld — Sep 30, 2026

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Pirates Baseball AwardsSports — Sep 26, 2026

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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.

Somali Forces Rescue US-Sanctioned Tanker From Pirates — Sep 25, 2026Puntland forces freed US-sanctioned tanker Sibu 1 and its 20 crew, capturing 15 suspected pirates after an at-sea ambush south of Garacad.

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Elena Vasquez The sanctions on that tanker add another layer but the ambush rescue still got everyone out safely. Local forces deserve credit for acting fast.

Tigers Open Final Season Series Against Pirates — Sep 25, 2026The Pirates and Tigers opened their final 2026 regular-season series Friday in Detroit, with Bubba Chandler facing Jackson Jobe; the Tigers had already been eliminated from playoff contention. Justin Verlander was scheduled to make his final career start Saturday before retiring.

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Liberatore Ends Winless Streak, Cardinals Beat Pirates — Sep 24, 2026Matthew Liberatore ended an 11-start winless drought by allowing one run over 5 2/3 innings as the Cardinals defeated the Pirates 5-1, with Alec Burleson driving in a season-best 112th RBI and Masyn Winn and JJ Wetherholt providing key hits. The Pirates’ five-game winning streak ended as St. Louis seized the series finale’s momentum and positioned itself to avoid a losing season, while Pittsburgh’s late-season push stalled.

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Tom Gallagher Liberatore finally breaking through with that strong outing should give the Cardinals some real momentum down the stretch.

Pirates, Cardinals Split First Two Games — Sep 21, 2026The Pirates and Cardinals open a final NL Central series at PNC Park as Pittsburgh tries to finish above .500 and lock up third place, with a newly revealed Pirates lineup heading into the game. The series rundown includes injury and lineup notes plus prospects for late-season individual milestones as both teams close out 2026 without playoff implications.

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Brandon Lowe's Homer Lifts Pirates Past Royals, 6-5 — Sep 19, 2026Brandon Lowe's two-run eighth-inning homer lifted the Pirates over the Royals 6-5, his fourth in five games and Pittsburgh's record 96th at PNC Park.

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Priya Raman Royals keep finding ways to lose late in the season. That rally came up just short again.

Brewers Near Division Clinch Entering Pirates Series — Sep 14, 2026"The Milwaukee Brewers, leading the NL Central late in the season, travel to Pittsburgh for a pivotal three-game series as they push to clinch the division and seek the top NL seed, powered by ace Jacob Misiorowski who has been dominant this year. The Pirates, with slim playoff chances and a bullpen-by-committee approach, look to finish strong as scheduling uncertainties loom and the Brewers’ recent form raises the stakes for the playoff race."

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Priya Raman Brewers pushing for the top seed makes this matchup bigger than a normal division game.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Pirates All-Star Ashcraft out for season with arm fatigue, no structural damage — Sep 18, 2026Braxton Ashcraft said his right-arm issue was fatigue rather than a structural injury and he won’t pitch again this season, with medical guidance pointing to preparation for 2027 after a breakout year that featured a 3.65 ERA over 165.1 innings in 28 starts.

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Sam Okafor Losing a guy with that ERA hurts the rotation depth, but at least he'll be ready without a long rehab ahead.

MLB Sets Multiple Weekend Matchups Including Giants at Dodgers — Sep 17, 2026This round of MLB previews highlights upcoming September games across several teams, including Giants at Dodgers, Nationals at Cardinals, Royals at Pirates, Brewers at Orioles, and Mariners at Rockies, with listed start times and accompanying ticket and broadcast details. The articles repeatedly promote StubHub tickets and game broadcasts as part of the schedule coverage.

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Cardinals Beat White Sox 3-1 in Series Finale — Sep 10, 2026The Chicago White Sox look to avoid a series sweep at Rate Field as Hagen Smith makes his first MLB start in a bullpen-style assignment against the Pirates, with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. CT. Smith, a 23-year-old left-hander, has impressed in relief with a 0.56 ERA over 16 innings and 23 strikeouts, and will be limited by pitch count as Jared Jones starts for Pittsburgh.

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2026 Sports Slate Features NFL, MLB, CollegeSports — Sep 11, 2026Sports and entertainment updates include ManningCast: Heist kickoff with a star-studded lineup and the 2026-27 schedule, plus Minnesota Star Tribune’s varsity livestreams and streaming options for regional games, and a detailed Iowa-Iowa State preview with statistical notes and streaming details. The week’s results feature the Pirates edging the Cubs 4-3 with an upcoming homestand, the Steelers’ 20-13 win, and Robinhood’s disclosure on the risks and participating venues for event-contract trading.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Latuf Freed Off Somalia; 14 Pirates KilledWorld — Aug 29, 2026Somalia, with the Turkish Navy, freed the Cameroon-flagged cargo ship MV Latuf after a 10-day operation in which four pirate boats were destroyed and 14 pirates were killed, allowing the vessel to resume its voyage. The push to retake the vessel highlights ongoing piracy off Somalia and the defense cooperation between Somalia and Türkiye to safeguard maritime security.

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Johnny Depp Could Reportedly Make a Comeback for Next ‘Pirates’ Movie, Former Disney Exec SaysReporting — Jun 6, 2022A former Disney executive suggested actor Johnny Depp could be making a comeback for the next “Pirates of the Caribbean” film. “I absolutely believe post-verdict that Pirates is primed for rebooting with Johnny as Capt…

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Pirates Acquire Marinaccio for International Pool, DFA Santana — Jul 23, 2026The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander Ron Marinaccio from the Padres and designated reliever Dennis Santana for assignment to clear a roster spot, with Marinaccio expected to bolster the bullpen. Marinaccio carries a 4.79 ERA this season for the Padres, while Santana has a 6.05 ERA in 44 appearances, highlighting the bullpen shakeup ahead of the Pirates’ weekend series.

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Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson suffers serious knee injurySports — Aug 9, 2026Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson suffered a left knee injury at Triple-A Indianapolis, was carted off with an air cast, and faces a diagnosis that could affect his Rule 5 eligibility and future with the organization. The injury comes during a tough season for Johnson, while rival teams like Ji Hwan Bae have already moved on to new opportunities, highlighting ongoing infield upheaval across the Pirates’ landscape.

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Disneyland's 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Ride Reopens with a Detail Amber Heard Won't Like at AllReporting — Jul 3, 2022On Friday, an adoring public trooped to see Captain Jack Sparrow as the “Pirates of the Caribbean” attraction at Disneyland reopened. The ride was mobbed with fans that created long lines, according to Deadline . The…

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Running Down Rumors: The Truth About Johnny Depp’s Return to ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’Reporting — Jun 30, 2022Johnny Depp’s spokesperson just broke a lot of hearts. On June 7, Poptopic reported that the Walt Disney Co. was preparing a hefty deal of more than $300 million to plead for Depp’s return to the popular “Pirates of the…

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Pirates blow six-run lead but win on ninth-inning error against Giants — Sep 2, 2026The Pittsburgh Pirates outlasted the San Francisco Giants 13-12 on a walk-off throwing error by Osleivis Basabe in the ninth inning, after trading blows all game, with Brandon Lowe and Oneil Cruz fueling the Pirates with multi-hit nights. Despite a late Giants rally and a nine-run third inning, Rafael Flores Jr.’s bases-loaded grounder produced the decisive error that capped a wild, back-and-forth showdown.

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Dana Whitfield That error on the bases loaded grounder is gonna haunt Basabe, but honestly the Giants pitching let it get to that point.

Cardinals, Pirates plan weekend series at Busch — Aug 28, 2026The St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates square off in a three-game series at Busch Stadium, with predictions leaning toward the Cardinals due to recent form and favorable matchups, and with Chicago-like bullpen notes and home/away trends shaping the outlook. Friday’s game features Quinn Mathews for the Cardinals against Jared Jones of the Pirates, as both clubs bring strong pitching arms and season-long swings in head-to-heads and run-line dynamics into the series.

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Shortstop, 19, Inks $140M Deal With Pirates — Apr 8, 2026Shortstop Konnor Griffin has played in the major league for less than a week and is assured many years to come. Griffin, 19, agreed to a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates early Wednesday, per…

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