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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire after transformative, tumultuous tenure
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— Sep 4, 2026
Cathy Engelbert announced she will retire as WNBA commissioner after the 2026 season, concluding a seven-year tenure that drove record growth, major media deals, and expanded the league while drawing scrutiny over leadership and player relations. Reactions were mixed, with praise from NBA's Adam Silver and notable critics like Stephen A. Smith, alongside ongoing discussions about succession planning and the future direction of the league.
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Whoever takes over next needs to actually listen to the players from day one, that was the biggest complaint about Engelbert's whole run.
Kade Anderson Earns First MLB Win Over Rangers
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— Sep 9, 2026
Seattle Mariners left-hander Kade Anderson earned his first Major League win with six innings of one-run ball against the Texas Rangers, marking his first quality start and a key breakthrough after an up-and-down early stretch. Analysts highlighted his ability to stretch through six innings, finish strong against Rangers hitters a third time, and his ongoing growth as Seattle's top pitching prospect.
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Dodgers Call Up Josue De Paula for Ohtani
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— Sep 10, 2026
Dodgers promoted top-prospect Josue De Paula after a Futures Game MVP display and as he continues to develop a powerful left-handed bat, marking a rare move from Double-A Tulsa straight to the majors. The promotion comes as Shohei Ohtani heads to a rest period and is expected to provide offensive help during a late-season stretch, with Dodgers hoping his multi-tools approach translates to the big leagues.
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LIV Golf Files Bankruptcy, Plans 2027 Relaunch
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— Sep 8, 2026
LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrawing support and a restructuring plan to make players the majority owners, aided by BC Partners. The move reflects a bid to preserve the league amid heavy financial strain and could reshape contracts, star players, and the broader golf landscape as the sport copes with investor-backed ventures.
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It
Simon August · 4 min · 14h
Prince William Launches Nationwide Suicide Prevention Sports Toolkit
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— Sep 9, 2026
Prince William has launched On Your Side, a sport-focused toolkit and awareness campaign to help individuals spot warning signs of suicide and offer timely support, with a focus on reaching men under 50 and coinciding with World Suicide Prevention Day. The initiative is backed by the Royal Foundation and more than 70 organizations, including the FA, Premier League, and Team GB, and includes a promotional film and commitments from major sports bodies to implement the toolkit across levels of sport.
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Sports bodies committing to this could save lives if they follow through with actual sessions for coaches.
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GOP Senators Cruz, Hawley, Lee Roll Out Legislation To Deal a Serious Blow To Major League Baseball
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— Apr 13, 2021
Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas, Josh Hawley of Missouri and Mike Lee of Utah are sponsoring a bill to eliminate Major League Baseball’s antitrust exemption after the league pulled its All-Star Game out of Georgia. The three…
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No Escaping COVID-19 as Major League Baseball Starts Season
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— Jul 24, 2020
Major League Baseball launched its COVID-19 delayed season on Thursday but reminders of the pandemic were everywhere, from stadiums devoid of fans to Dr. Anthony Fauci throwing out the ceremonial first pitch in…
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Major League Baseball Places Closer On Leave Amid Gambling Probe
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— Jul 29, 2025
A top Major League Baseball pitcher has been pulled from the game, and questions are now swirling around the future of sports betting in professional baseball. Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on…
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Waste of Time: Scientists Now Claiming Climate Change Is Affecting Major League Baseball
Opinion
— Apr 10, 2023
How do you get Greta Thunberg interested in Major League Baseball? It sounds like the setup to a joke — and it is, albeit not quite in the way one might intend it to be. According to a new study from several Dartmouth…
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Elon Musk Says X Hitting All-Time Record Usage
Elon Musk's post claiming all-time record usage on X, quoting Paul Graham, generated mostly supportive reactions (75-85% agreeing) with limited skepticism focused on bots. Early engagement shows strong pro-Musk sentiment from followers and aligned accounts, rebutting 'X is dying' narratives.
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Former Dodger Slugged as Baseball Diamond Devolves Into an All-Out Brawl
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— Jan 28, 2024
A former Los Angeles Dodgers player who had a reputation for getting physical with opponents in Major League Baseball was in the middle of a wild fight in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League’s championship…
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Sabah Baku Reaches Champions League Group Stage
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— Aug 25, 2026
Azerbaijani club Sabah Baku, founded in 2017, became the youngest team to reach the UEFA Champions League group stage in 2026/27 after a dramatic comeback against Hapoel Be’er Sheva, sealing their historic qualification and ending Qarabağ’s long-standing domestic dominance. Their four-figure playoff run and continental debut symbolize a major milestone for Azerbaijani football and elevate Sabah’s profile across Europe.
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Damning Evidence Links Top Ivy League Schools Directly To Epstein
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— Feb 18, 2026
A new trove of Justice Department documents has reignited scrutiny of Epstein’s sprawling web of influence, exposing connections that stretch from Ivy League campuses to major state schools. Professors, high-profile…
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MLB Opens the Season With Black Lives Matter Tribute: ‘Today, We Are One’
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— Jul 24, 2020
Major League Baseball (MLB) returned on Thursday night to deserted stadiums and players wearing masks during the National Anthem. The league also honored the Black Lives Matter movement — in Washington, D.C., and Los…
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Little League World Series Hot Mic Catches Player Making Major Accusation Against ESPN
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— Aug 25, 2022
An Iowa pitcher had a colorful explanation for a walk that brought the tying run to the plate in a Little League World Series game on Saturday. Colin Townsend said ESPN — which was broadcasting the game — was behind a…
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Congress Has Introduced Dozens Of AI Bills. Here’s What They Would Do.
Lawmakers introduced dozens of bills to address concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) as tech leaders issued dire warnings about its threat to humanity.
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Commentary: MLB’s Georgia Boycott Backfires, Congressman Moves To Strip League’s Antitrust Exemption
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— Apr 5, 2021
“Get woke, go broke” has become an anthem for critics of Major League Baseball’s decision Friday to pull its All-Star Game and 2021 draft from Atlanta in protest of Georgia’s new election integrity law. But perhaps the…
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Texas Governor Declines Invite To Throw the First Pitch Over League’s Position on Georgia Bill
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— Apr 5, 2021
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) will not be throwing the first pitch at the Texas Rangers’ home opening game after Major League Baseball moved the All-Star Game out of Georgia to protest the state’s new voting law. “I…
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Rubio Asks MLB Commissioner if He Is Going To Maintain His Georgia Golf Club Membership
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— Apr 5, 2021
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) is asking Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred if he plans to maintain his membership at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia after the league moved the 2021 All-Star Game…
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Kikuchi Rejoins Angels Rotation vs Rangers
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— Aug 23, 2026
The Angels reinstated left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from the 60-day injured list to start against the Texas Rangers, after a rehab stint that yielded a 15.63 ERA in four minor-league outings and seven major-league starts prior to the IL. To clear roster space for Kikuchi, the club designated veteran Michael Fulmer for assignment, adding a veteran presence to a rotation that had been fueled by younger pitchers but will be watched closely as Kikuchi’s return from shoulder inflammation unfolds.
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Inter Miami Coach Hoyos Suspended for Late Kickoffs
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— Aug 27, 2026
Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami CF and head coach Guillermo Hoyos undisclosed amounts and suspended Hoyos for one match for repeated violations of the Late Kickoff Policy. The suspension is set to be served in the Aug. 29 match against CF Montréal, with reports that Hoyos could be replaced by Cristian “Kily” Gonzalez.
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Italy Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping Chokepoint
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EuroLeague CEO says league is ready to rival NBA in Europe
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— Sep 4, 2026
European basketball is at a pivotal juncture as the NBA pursues NBA Europe expansion while EuroLeague leaders insist any partnership must be mutually beneficial; if no deal is reached, EuroLeague says it will press ahead and compete, highlighting a risk of value fragmentation across media rights and fan engagement. With the NBA eyeing consolidation and expansion into major European markets and club iterations like ASVEL under Tony Parker signaling continued focus on long-term stability, both sides see potential benefits from collaboration but remain prepared to advance separately if needed.
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Baseball Legend Pete Rose Dies at 83
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— Oct 1, 2024
Pete Rose was a study in contrasts. He was Major League Baseball’s all-time hit king, but he was also banned from the sport he loved after he gambled on his own team. Rose, known as “Charlie Hustle,” has died. He was…
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Royals Rout Guardians as Rojas Collects Four RBI
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— Aug 27, 2026
Josh Rojas came off the bench to go 2-for-2 with a home run and four RBIs as Kansas City defeated Cleveland 8-3, marking his second career four-RBI game. He was recalled from Triple-A Omaha to help fill in for an injured Massey and is pushing for more playing time, carrying a .247/.281/.365 line in 91 major-league plate appearances.
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Mom Races to Grab Toddler Who Ran Onto Field During Major League Soccer Game
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— Aug 11, 2021
Anyone who’s had a toddler knows they can be the sneakiest, fastest little creatures. That, combined with their general ignorance of social norms and rules, can cause some pretty embarrassing moments for their parents…
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Georgia Voting Debate Reaches the Masters and Augusta National
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— Apr 6, 2021
Golfers arriving for The Masters at Augusta National on Monday were nudged into addressing Georgia’s new voting restrictions debate, but tried to steer clear of the controversy including Major League Baseball’s decision…
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Arsenal Journalist Flags Potential Club Record as Gunners Visit Brighton
Arsenal journalist Charles Watts highlights the chance for Arsenal to become the first team since 1903 to win their first eight games of a season. The post and related reactions are overwhelmingly positive or neutral within Arsenal fan circles, with strong support for the record narrative and no meaningful opposition.
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