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North Korean Anthem Played at Asian Games Hockey Match — 2dOrganizers played North Korea's anthem by mistake before South Korea's Sept. 18, 2026 Asian Games hockey match; the announcer said "we played a different song" and South Korea won 5-0.

Priya Raman South Korea handled the win well despite the glitches, but Bangladesh deserved proper respect too.

Netflix adds iconic broadcaster Andrés Cantor for 2027 Women’s World Cup — 2dOn Sept. 18, 2026, Netflix named Andrés Cantor its first play-by-play voice for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil—his fifth, after every men's World Cup since 1986.

Dana Whitfield Adding Spanish and French commentary options alongside English is a practical choice for North American viewers.

No. 11 BYU, LJ Martin Rout Colorado State 41-23 — 11hLJ Martin scored on the second play and finished with 176 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries as No. 11 BYU beat Colorado State 41-23.

Rachel Meyers Colorado State lost control after Hauss Hejny went down, and that 559-yard total from BYU makes the gap in talent pretty clear.

Villanova Beats Long Island 20-16 on Late Touchdown — 19hWith 1:08 left, Pat McQuaide hit Ja'briel Mace for a 13-yard TD on an eight-play, 85-yard drive as Villanova beat Long Island 20-16.

Chris Dalton That 21-game streak shows Villanova knows how to finish these nonconference games even when it's close.

Six College Football Games Set for Saturday With Heavy Favorites — 1dWagner lost 87-3 to James Madison before facing California on Sept. 19, 2026, as BYU projects a 41-17 win at Colorado State and Oklahoma State plays after upsetting Oregon 39-31.

Marcus Bell Virginia looks like the team to back in that matchup given their streak and momentum.

McVay Hopes Rams Avoid Future Australia Games — 2dSean McVay said he hopes the Rams never play in Australia again after a 27-7 Melbourne loss, with L.A. arriving about a day before kickoff.

Rachel Meyers McVay is smart to steer clear of those Australia trips from now on. The travel clearly wore the Rams down before kickoff.

Liberty outscores Lynx 23-12 late to win 93-81 — 1dStewart's answering 3 after Miles' 69-67 go-ahead play sparked Liberty's 23-12 close in a 93-81 win; she also passed Bird on the career scoring list.

Dana Whitfield Stewart's clutch three after that go-ahead bucket turned the game around for Liberty.

Basement Audition Wins Actor Role in ‘I Play Rocky’ Biopic — Sep 12, 2026I Play Rocky depicts the making of Rocky, with Anthony Ippolito starring as a young Sylvester Stallone, drawing TIFF audiences into the real-life underdog story behind the Oscar-winning film. Directors and the cast emphasize Stallone's early struggles and insistence on playing Rocky, with Ippolito meeting Stallone and studying his life to capture the role.

Marcus Bell The basement audition fits the Rocky theme perfectly. It's good they're highlighting how Stallone fought to star in his own movie.

Photos of the Week Capture Austen Festival Costumes and City Birds — 3dLocal photo features include coverage of the 2026 Jane Austen Festival in Bath with costumed participants, alongside weekly photo selections from WVPE, the Caledonia Courier, and WWNY that capture city skylines, autumn scenery, sunsets, and playful scenes.

Florida Lottery Reports $6 Million Winner as Jackpot Climbs — 3dLottery players nationwide are being reminded how to play and where to claim winnings, with updates from Florida, New York, and multiple states on Sept. 15–16 draws, Mega Millions estimates, and prize rules. Florida reports a $6 million Florida Lotto winner from Aug. 5 and ongoing rollovers, New York highlights Millionaire for Life along with other draw games, and Philippine Ultra Lotto 6/58 details play formats and consecutive-draw options.

Aaron Donald Expected for Rams Return Against Giants — 4dAaron Donald is expected to make his season debut for the Los Angeles Rams against the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, with plans to play outlined by multiple reporters as he ramps up after a two-year absence. Coaches and insiders say he’ll play if he feels ready, with the Rams’ exemption period lifted and his practice participation improving as the team weighs readiness for a return in a high-profile home game.

Drake Lindsey Leads Minnesota Past Akron 41-7 — 19hThe Minnesota Golden Gophers cruised to a 41-7 victory over Akron, anchored by a dominant defense and a productive passing game led by Drake Lindsey with 204 yards and three touchdowns. With leading rusher Darius Taylor out, Minnesota showcased balance in the second half and heads into Big Ten play against Washington, while Akron struggled with penalties and injuries and multiple turnovers.

Derek Foss Minnesota needs to carry this balance into the Washington game if they want to stay competitive in the Big Ten.

The right to play: displaced by conflict — Sep 9, 2026Charities help children displaced by conflict regain confidence and skills through play programs that restore routine and expression.

Sam Okafor These kids deserve safe spaces to play even after losing everything to war.

Georgia Tech Defeats Mercer 44-11, Earns First Win — 1dGeorgia Tech defeated Mercer 44-11 for its first win of the season, with Justice Haynes rushing for 141 yards and three touchdowns and Alberto Mendoza throwing for 249 yards with multiple scoring passes. The result offers a boost before ACC play but highlights lingering offensive issues after the team’s 0-2 start and uneven first half.

Maya Lindstrom The first half was still too uneven even in a blowout. They need to fix that before ACC games or it won't hold up.

Lightning Delays Alabama-Florida State Start and Clemson Game Again — 20hA weekend of repeated lightning delays disrupted multiple college football games, forcing delays or stoppages for Alabama vs. Florida State, Clemson vs. North Carolina, and Clemson vs. North Carolina, with Clemson enduring a third consecutive weather-related delay. The scattered disruptions affected game plans and arrivals, leaving several matchups awaiting resumed play as officials enforce lightning protocols.

Jared Kim Clemson keeps getting hit with these stops and it has to wear on the players trying to stay loose between delays.

Chiefs Rookie Delane Intercepts, Exits With Shoulder Injury — 5dChiefs rookie Mansoor Delane intercepted Bo Nix on his third NFL play, then exited with a right shoulder injury as Mahomes scored for a 7-0 lead.

Maya Lindstrom Hope Delane's injury isn't serious since he was already making an impact on his third play in the league.

South Carolina Hosts Towson Before SEC Play — Sep 10, 2026The South Carolina Gamecocks host Towson at night in Columbia after a 57-0 season-opening win that featured a program-record sellout and a stifling defensive performance against Kent State. Previews emphasize generating edge pressure, creating turnovers, and disciplined play to prepare for SEC play, with Towson quarterback Andrew Indorf and receiver Cleveland Charlton highlighted as threats as Beamer frames this as a tune-up.

Taj Gibson Retires, Joins Bulls Coaching Staff — 5dAt 41, after a trade to New Orleans, Taj Gibson retired rather than play an 18th season—he was the 35th NBA player to appear in his 40s—and joins the Bulls as an assistant under Splitter.

Priya Raman Taj Gibson always brought solid defense and leadership, so having him coach the Bulls should help the young guys a lot.

Italian Football Legend Sandro Mazzola Dies at 83 — 1dInter Milan icon Sandro Mazzola has died at 83, remembered as a cornerstone of Grande Inter who spent his entire 1960–77 career with Inter and helped the club win four Serie A titles and two European Cups, including the 1964 final where he scored twice. He also contributed to Italy’s 1968 European Championship triumph and played in the 1970 World Cup final, leaving a lasting legacy at both club and country.

Kyle Shanahan: I thought Aaron Donald would play, never been more excited to be wrong — Sep 9, 2026

Marcus Bell Shanahan's offense must have breathed easier without Donald in the middle.

Google Mapped a Fruit Fly’s Brain. Now It’s Playing Doom and Super Mario 64Science — Sep 8, 2026

Russia Returns to FIFA Competition in U-15 World Cup — 2dRussia's youth teams will compete in the FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, marking the first return to international play since the 2022 invasion, though senior teams remain suspended from major competitions. The move, part of a gradual easing by FIFA and the IOC, places Russia in a group with Turkey, Afghanistan, Djibouti, Sierra Leone and Sudan, amid ongoing questions about wider Olympic participation.

Mississippi State erases 16-point deficit to beat South Carolina — 1dMississippi State rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat South Carolina 41-34 in SEC play, moving to 3-0; Southeast Raleigh defeated Garner 27-23 on the back of freshman Carter Jaime after a weather-delayed start. Raleigh officials dropped a teen-curfew proposal after reviewing data and community input, while police reports highlighted car break-ins and a bar incident under investigation.

Dana Whitfield Mississippi State turning it around from 16 down shows they have the fight needed for SEC wins this year.

Luol Deng Regrets $72 Million Lakers Deal — 3dThe 2016 Lakers free-agent splashes for Timofey Mozgov and Luol Deng are now viewed as misfires after both players struggled for rotation roles and Deng was benched in favor of a younger core. Deng says he took the big offer largely to seize a premier opportunity, but the team’s shifting plans and conflicting messages left him feeling he couldn't play the game he loved.

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