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Charlotte Speedway Plans Kyle Busch Celebration — 1dNASCAR will honor Kyle Busch with a free Celebration of Life at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday after the Truck Series race, featuring tributes from his family and colleagues. The gathering will celebrate the two-time Cup champion’s legacy, including his record 69 Truck Series wins and his historic 2018 Coca-Cola 600 victory at Charlotte.

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Brewers’ Woodruff Hopes for World Series Return — 5dBrewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff, sidelined since July with a shoulder injury and left off the NL Division Series roster, is working toward a possible return if Milwaukee reaches the World Series. He is not expected to be ready for the next round and still must clear several throwing and recovery steps, leaving a comeback uncertain and potentially risky.

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Nicole Hardy If he needs more throwing sessions before being cleared then Milwaukee might have to go without him no matter how far they advance.

Vinci Raises $250 Million at $1.5B ValuationBusiness — 2dVinci4D closed a $250 million Series B at a $1.5 billion valuation for AI physics simulation it says can run analyses up to 15 billion degrees of freedom in minutes.

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Injured Aaron Judge Misses Yankees’ ALDS — 18hThe Yankees are trying to stay alive in the ALDS without Aaron Judge, sidelined by a calf strain; GM Brian Cashman said Judge was not physically able to make the roster. His latest absence renews concerns about his injury history and future workload, while a possible late-series roster workaround remains speculative and would depend on his health.

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Dodgers’ 1988 Championship Architect Fred Claire Dies at 91 — 1dFred Claire, architect of the Dodgers' 1988 World Series title, died Monday on his 91st birthday. Ross Porter: "I lost a close friend today. The world lost a good man."

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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.

Atlanta Dream take 2-0 semifinal lead — 6hAtlanta beat New York 101-98 in overtime to take a 2-0 lead in their WNBA semifinal series, moving within one win of the Finals despite playing without Allisha Gray. Naz Hillmon hit the go-ahead basket late in overtime; Breanna Stewart scored 35 for the Liberty, who face elimination in Friday’s Game 3 in Brooklyn.

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Paramount+ Renews ‘Tulsa King’ for Season 5 — 2dParamount+ renewed Sylvester Stallone’s crime drama Tulsa King for a fifth season ahead of Season 4’s premiere. Season 5 is filming in New York, where the story will return to Dwight Manfredi’s mafia roots, with Scarlet Rose Stallone promoted to series regular and four new regular cast members joining.

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White Sox Sweep Astros to Reach Division Series — Sep 29, 2026

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Sam Okafor White Sox are playing with real confidence now, they earned this sweep.

Brewers Slot Yelich Second for Game 4 — 1dAfter Christian Yelich snapped a postseason RBI drought dating to 2018 with a seventh-inning single in the Brewers’ Game 3 loss to the Padres, Milwaukee moved him up to the No. 2 spot for Game 4. He had recorded a hit in all three games of the series.

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White Sox Take 1-0 Lead Over AstrosSports — Sep 30, 2026The Chicago White Sox swept Houston in their American League wild-card series, earning their first postseason-series win in 21 years after Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong fan, sent the team a letter of support before Game 1. Chicago won the opener 6-3 and closed out the series with a 7-3 victory.

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Fever Beat Aces, Tie Series at 1-1 — Sep 28, 2026

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

Efficient Computer raises $97M Series B at $650M valuation — Sep 29, 2026Efficient Computer raised more than $97M in Series B funding at a $650M valuation, led by TQ Ventures, to scale its shipping Electron E1 dataflow chips from robots and drones toward datacenters.

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Braves’ Chris Sale Game 2 Start Remains Uncertain — 5dChris Sale helped Atlanta clinch its Wild Card Series against Philadelphia by recording the final four outs after starting earlier in the series, leaving his availability for the NLDS against Los Angeles uncertain. Manager Walt Weiss has not ruled out Sale starting Sunday’s Game 2 but says the Braves will prioritize his health, as their thin rotation could otherwise put added pressure on inexperienced starters and the bullpen.

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Marcus Bell They need to keep Sale out Sunday and lean on the bullpen early even if it means more work for the younger guys later on.

Laredo Chamber Plans Four-Candidate Mayoral ForumPolitics — 2dThe Laredo Chamber of Commerce is holding a nonpartisan forum with mayoral candidates Victor Trevino, Alyssa Cigarroa, Alfonso Casso and J.D. Gonzalez, focusing on issues affecting residents and businesses, including permitting, economic development and transparency. The event is part of the city’s broader series of public forums for the 2026 elections, which includes other City Council and municipal races.

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No. 5 Ohio State Hosts Maryland for Homecoming — 2dOhio State heads into Saturday’s home game against Maryland after a 31-14 win at Iowa, where Jeremiah Smith set school career records and strengthened his Heisman candidacy. The Buckeyes are favored to extend their unbeaten series record against a struggling Terrapins team, whose coach Mike Locksley faces growing pressure.

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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.

Nakase Collapses; Valkyries Clinch Historic Playoff Win — 5dValkyries coach Natalie Nakase collapsed with 1:40 left, then coached Golden State's 77-73 Game 3 win over Dallas, the franchise's first playoff series victory.

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Derek Foss Golden State finally gets a playoff series victory and it came down to the last two minutes. Dallas fought hard but the Valkyries closed it out when it mattered.

Colorado State Fires Tyson Summers After Midgame Demotion — 4dOregon State routed Colorado State 56-26, prompting coach Jim Mora to remove defensive coordinator Tyson Summers as play-caller during the game and dismiss him afterward. Kenny McClendon took over the defense amid a series of poor performances by the Rams.

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Colts Enter as 4.5-Point Favorites Against Commanders in London — 4dThe NFL’s three-week London series opens with the Indianapolis Colts facing the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 4. Viewers can watch the game through NFL Network and several live-TV streaming services, some of which offer free trials.

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Maya Lindstrom I expect the Commanders to cover if their running game gets going against a soft Colts front.

Anaheim Mayor Faces New Allegations From Chief of Staff Over Drinking and Remarks — 5dAnaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken is facing a series of allegations from her chief of staff, who claims the mayor repeatedly appeared impaired at city-related events and made inappropr… — by Andrew Powell

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Chris Dalton Alcohol issues at work are one thing, but the remarks add another layer that makes her fitness for office questionable.

Parma and Carlos Cuesta part ways after difficult Serie A start — Sep 27, 2026Parma have parted ways with head coach Carlos Cuesta after internal discussions concluded they disagreed on the club’s sporting direction. The change comes after a poor opening to the Serie A season, and the club’s technical staff will lead training while Parma considers a replacement.

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Dana Whitfield Parma's quick split with Cuesta shows they value results over patience in a tough league.

Country History Recalls October 7 Milestones — 2dHistorical retrospectives spotlighted country music milestones and losses, calls to defend a free press alongside Hubert Humphrey’s criticism of the Nixon administration, and a Girl Scout book collection added to a Greenville library. Another look back covered the Dodgers’ 1955 World Series win, Columbia River negotiations, warnings over arms shipments to Egypt, and James Dean’s death.

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Rays Take 2-0 ALDS Lead Over Yankees — Sep 30, 2026The Yankees advanced to face AL East champion Tampa Bay in a closely matched best-of-five Division Series after sweeping Boston, though the Rays won the regular-season series 7-6. New York’s strong pitching—including left-handers who could exploit Tampa Bay’s reported struggles against lefties—will be tested by a well-rounded Rays team featuring a potent offense and aggressive baserunning.

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Medvedev Defaulted Against Djokovic at China Open — 4dDaniil Medvedev reached the China Open semifinals on a seven-match winning streak, beating Francisco Cerúndolo in straight sets and becoming the ATP Tour’s leading hard-court winner this season. He faces Novak Djokovic, who advanced by defeating Alexander Zverev; Djokovic leads their career series 10-5.

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Rays Beat Yankees 1-0 Behind Rasmussen — 5dThe Yankees were held hitless through six innings by Tampa Bay starter Drew Rasmussen in Game 1 of the ALDS, trailing 1-0. Gerrit Cole started for New York in his postseason return from Tommy John surgery, while Aaron Judge’s availability for the series remained uncertain.

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Sam Okafor It's going to be hard for New York if Judge stays out, they already struggled to get anything going today.

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