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MLB proposes 154-game season, playoff expansion — 11hMLB proposed a 154-game season from 2029, a best-of-seven Division Series, and top seeds choosing playoff opponents starting 2027.

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FaithTap shares Bible verse on mustard seed faith — 6dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Tsitsipas Advances, Hurkacz Faces Djokovic Next — 23hStefanos Tsitsipas beat Kimmer Coppejans 6-3, 7-5 to reach the Shanghai Masters second round, continuing his climb back up the rankings. He will face 18th seed Luciano Darderi next; Hubert Hurkacz also advanced, while Jannik Sinner withdrew with a right knee injury.

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Liberty stun top-seeded Lynx 91-75 in Game 1 — Sep 27, 2026Breanna Stewart scored 34 points as the eighth-seeded Liberty beat the top-seeded Lynx 91-75 in Game 1 on Sept. 27, 2026.

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Priya Raman New York played with real confidence against the top seed, that road win changes how the series looks now.

October Gardening Guides Cover Planting, WildlifeLifestyle — 3dGarden experts recommend planting hardy flower seeds and bulbs such as calendula, campanula and daffodils in October for spring color. They also advise leaving coneflowers standing through winter, as their seedheads feed birds and add structure to the dormant garden.

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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.

Bartunkova Ousts Sabalenka at China Open — 5dBartunkova beat world No. 2 Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 at the China Open, the first time since 2015 the top two seeds missed the round of 16.

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Tom Gallagher Sabalenka looked flat from the start and never found her rhythm. Bartunkova took full advantage of the openings.

CE-Ventures joins €40m round for gene-reactivating biotech Aptadir — Sep 29, 2026Aptadir closed a €40 million seed round called Italy’s largest biotech seed raise, with Dubai-based CE-Ventures among the backers of its gene-reactivating DiR platform.

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Elena Vasquez Italy pulling in the biggest biotech seed round yet shows real momentum for gene tech startups there.

Red Sox clinch fifth seed, beat Cubs 4-3 — Sep 25, 2026Red Sox clinch AL No. 5 seed, beat Cubs 4-3 as Anthony goes 3-for-3 with two doubles and a triple.

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Sam Okafor Bullpen came through with those scoreless innings to close it out. Anthony's three runs helped lock down that fifth seed.

Sycamore Gap stump regrows three years after felling — Oct 1, 2026The Sycamore Gap tree, illegally felled in 2023, is showing strong regrowth, with new shoots about two to three feet tall. The National Trust says fencing, reduced foot traffic and care for the roots are helping, while saplings grown from the tree’s seeds are preserving its legacy.

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Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wins record fifth WNBA award — Sep 28, 2026Cheryl Reeve won a record fifth WNBA Coach of the Year award with 40 of 74 votes after leading the Lynx to a 33-11 top seed.

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Maya Lindstrom Reeve earning a fifth coach of the year award is well deserved after guiding the Lynx to the top record again.

Miles Out as Fever, Lynx Clash for Seeding — Sep 21, 2026In the 2026 WNBA playoff picture, Minnesota is positioned for the top seed with Indiana posing a spoiler threat, as Caitlin Clark has anchored the Fever down the stretch; Los Angeles’ Sparks are out of contention but the Aces are still chasing a top-three seed, aided by A’ja Wilson’s prolific scoring. The league is also highlighting Fever–Lynx matchups and broadcasting options across multiple platforms for fans.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Wings Beat Storm 103-91, Set Turnaround Record — Sep 24, 2026After Seattle cut a 19-point lead to six, Kuier and Bueckers hit consecutive 3s as Dallas won 103-91 and locked the No. 7 seed.

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Chris Dalton Shepard's triple-double and that sweep of Seattle really show how far the Wings have come this season.

WNBA Playoff Seeding Remains Unsettled — Sep 20, 2026As the WNBA regular season enters its final week, teams are locked in a tight scramble for playoff seeding with Minnesota, Las Vegas, Golden State, Atlanta, New York, and Dallas all in contention for top or pivotal positions. Meanwhile, analysts project award outcomes, with A’ja Wilson poised to win a fifth MVP and Olivia Miles as Rookie of the Year as the season heads toward its conclusion.

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Khachanov ousts second-seeded Auger-Aliassime at China Open — Sep 30, 2026Karen Khachanov beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 at the China Open, repeating his recent win over the Canadian at the U.S. Open. Novak Djokovic opened his Beijing campaign with a 6-3, 7-6 victory over Nuno Borges, extending his China Open record to 30-0 despite taking a medical timeout.

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Marcus Bell Djokovic's 30-0 run in Beijing still holds up even after that medical timeout, which shows how much control he has over these matches.

Padres Sweep Cubs, Advance to Face Brewers — Sep 28, 2026The National League postseason bracket is set: the top-seeded Brewers and No. 2 Dodgers have first-round byes, while the Braves host the Phillies and the Padres host the Cubs in best-of-three Wild Card series. The Dodgers will face Atlanta or Philadelphia in the NLDS, while Chicago and San Diego meet in an October rematch after the Cubs won their regular-season series 5-1 and eliminated the Padres last year.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Everyday and Unusual Foods Pack NutrientsLifestyle — Sep 23, 2026A varied diet can deliver important nutrients from familiar and less-common foods: split peas, chia seeds, berries, squash and other produce are fiber-rich, while red watermelon, guava, grapefruit and papaya provide lycopene. Exploring vegetables such as celtuce, oca and salsify can also add new flavors and textures to meals.

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Fever, Aces Set for WNBA Playoff Opener — Sep 23, 2026The Las Vegas Aces secured a top playoff seed, with their first-round opponent depending on the final positioning of teams including the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics. Coverage highlighted the Aces’ strong matchup prospects against potential opponents, while noting their regular-season success and the challenge posed by stars such as A’ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray.

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Stewart Out of Finale, Playoff Status Uncertain — Sep 22, 2026Breanna Stewart sat out New York’s regular-season finale with left knee soreness, leaving her playoff availability uncertain as the Liberty lost to Atlanta and jeopardized their seeding. The defeat ended New York’s chance to host a first‑round series, and Stewart also snapped a nine‑year streak without a technical foul after a late incident with Angel Reese.

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Recipes Feature Double-Fried Chicken TechniquesLifestyle — Sep 22, 2026Two recipes use double-frying to make chicken especially crisp: Korean wings get a sweet-spicy gochujang glaze, while Betty Liu’s sesame-cumin chicken is coated with sesame seeds and potato starch and served with optional lemon mayonnaise. A separate slow-cooker Chinese chicken recipe is pitched as an easy alternative to takeout.

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Brewers Clinch National League First-Round Bye — Sep 21, 2026Milwaukee clinched a first-round playoff bye by securing the NL Central and preserving the best record, positioning the Brewers for home-field advantage and a potential No. 1 seed in the NL playoffs. The team has set a franchise win record and is on the cusp of a 100-win season, with ongoing milestones like Chourio’s 20-20 potential highlighted as they close the season.

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Weak Monsoon Cuts Indian Farmers’ Input Spending — Sep 22, 2026India’s monsoon remains well below normal, about 15% deficient nationwide, fueling harvest uncertainty and prompting farmers to slash spending on pesticides, fertilisers, and seeds, with weaker demand for crop-protection products in particular. Industry outlooks point to a slowdown in tractor demand for FY27 due to uneven rainfall and rural-income pressure, even as occasional weekly rainfall gains contrast with persistent regional deficits.

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Nor’easter Prompts Cubs-Red Sox Schedule ChangesSports — Sep 21, 2026A powerful nor'easter threatens the Cubs‑Red Sox series in Boston, risking rainouts and possible makeup games that could affect wild-card seeding with six games left for both teams. Forecasts from EC‑AIFA and other models point to heavy rain, high winds, and a potential need for a makeup doubleheader or even a neutral-site solution if the games matter for postseason positioning.

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Ohtani Advances in Recovery as Dodgers Weigh Playoff Seed — Sep 17, 2026With the Dodgers having clinched the NL West and pursuing optimal playoff positioning, the team is balancing health and readiness as Ohtani progresses toward a return while Rushing tests his recovering arm, Snell remains on track after a groin scare, and Pages eyes activation in the final homestand. The organization is prioritizing careful progression and avoiding rushes, aiming to maximize star players’ availability for October.

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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.