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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.

Weather Cancels Bristol Qualifying, Larson Gets Pole — 1dNine points behind Hamlin, Larson gets the Bristol pole after rain wipes out qualifying.

Maya Lindstrom Larson on pole is fine by me since he has been the best car lately and the points system puts the right guys up front.

UMass reaches 3-0 for first time since joining FBS after 36-14 win — 19hUMass beat Stonehill 36-14 to reach 3-0 for the first time since joining FBS in 2011, scoring 33 straight points after halfetime.

Chris Dalton UMass turning it around after halftime with those 33 straight points looks like real progress since they joined FBS.

Rutgers, Michigan State open as 25-plus point underdogs this weekend — 6dSeveral teams enter games as sizable underdogs, including Michigan State at 29.5 points against No. 3 Notre Dame, Florida State as an underdog at Alabama by about 18.5 points, and Cleveland as 7.5-point road underdogs to the Buccaneers. Additional betting chatter spotlights the Raiders as big underdogs in their upcoming contest, while Baker Mayfield leads the Buccaneers in a potential revenge game against his former team, underscoring a weekend dominated by underdog narratives.

Tom Gallagher Baker Mayfield always plays better against his old team. The Buccaneers should cover easily with him leading the way.

Rookie Shay Ciezki Scores 22 in Mercury Comeback Win — 2dUndrafted rookie Shay Ciezki scored a career-high 22 points off the bench, 17 in the third quarter, as Phoenix rallied past Portland 94-91.

Marcus Bell Portland fought hard too but the short-handed roster made it tough to close out the win.

Brazil Runoff Poll Shows Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro Tied — 2dDatafolha has Lula 46% and Flávio Bolsonaro 44% in a runoff inside the 2-point margin; AtlasIntel has Bolsonaro 47.2%–46.8%. First round is Oct. 4.

Diggs goalpost hug draws penalty in Commanders' 24-22 loss to Eagles — 6dDiggs' goalpost hug after a 10-yard TD drew a 15-yard penalty, forcing an extra point instead of a tying two-point try in a 24-22 loss to the Eagles.

Marcus Bell Hugging the goalpost after scoring might feel good but it handed Philadelphia an easier win. League rules are clear on this.

Pirates All-Star Ashcraft out for season with arm fatigue, no structural damage — 1dBraxton 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.

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

Reese sets league record with 30th double-double in Dream win over Sun — 2dAngel Reese scored 30 points and 10 rebounds for a WNBA-record 30th double-double as Atlanta Dream beat Connecticut Sun 103-59.

Derek Foss Sun shooting that poorly makes the blowout feel even more one-sided than the score shows.

Global Shares Edge Higher After Fed Rate Increase and BoE Hold — 3dFed delivers first rate hike since 2023, lifting the target to 3.75%-4%; Dow drops more than 630 points, then futures and overseas markets rebound.

Rachel Meyers Oil prices dropping helps ease some pressure but I doubt this cautious rally lasts if tightening keeps going across regions.

Jackie Young Ties WNBA Quarter-Scoring Record as Aces Rout Storm — 2dJackie Young tied the WNBA quarter-scoring record with 22 points in the first period and finished with a career-high 35 as Las Vegas beat Seattle 114-77.

Derek Foss Jackie Young's 22-point quarter is wild, she looked unstoppable right from the start against Seattle.

Shepard triple-double leads Wings past Sparks 97-77 — 2dJessica Shepard recorded her fifth triple-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists as Dallas beat Los Angeles 97-77 for its fifth straight win and a franchise wins-record tie.

Sam Okafor Bueckers scoring 19 points helped set the tone, but the third-quarter run was what really put the Sparks away.

Arbitrator orders Uber to pay $40 million after driver ejects passenger on freeway — 2dA California arbitration awarded Emily Normandin-Parker's parents $40 million, holding Uber and the driver liable after he abandoned the 23-year-old and her friend at an unsafe gore point on State Route 73, where Emily was later killed. The ruling criticized Uber's safety practices and prompted statements from the family and Uber, which disputes liability.

Asian Stocks Rise Ahead of Expected Fed Hike — 4dAsian shares edged higher after bouts of declines as investors prepared for the Federal Reserve’s anticipated 25-basis-point rate hike, with yields around 5% and commodities like Brent near $108 a barrel signaling caution ahead of the decision; Korean markets led gains while broader sentiment stayed cautious due to higher borrowing costs and ongoing inflation concerns. Market expectations point to a roughly 92% probability of a hike, and analysts warn that volatility may rise post-announcement as traders weigh policy forward guidance and its impact on equities and the dollar.

Rachel Meyers Korean markets leading the gains shows some investors are still willing to take risks before the announcement.

Powerful surf damages beachfront homes in Dana Point — Sep 8, 2026

Valencia Sack Corberán, Gourlay Amid Rebuild — 6dValencia sacked Corberán and Gourlay on September 13, 2026 after one point from five LaLiga matches left the club bottom of the table.

Elena Vasquez Valverde or Marcelino on the shortlist would bring experience, anything less and this cycle of failure continues.

Dome Fire in Yosemite grows to 2,391 acres at 15 percent containment — 1dThe Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park has grown to roughly 1,977–2,391 acres with containment around 10–15% as crews confront steep terrain and heavy smoke, prompting trail closures near Wawona and Chilnualna Falls and the activation of multiple structure-protection points. About 400–500 personnel, supported by helicopters and air operations, continue full suppression efforts under multi-agency leadership, with authorities noting no immediate threat to communities despite deteriorating air quality from smoke.

World’s Busiest Station Tests Robotic Bins — 1dShinjuku Station in Tokyo is testing three mobile robotic trash bins to assist the overwhelmed sanitation staff amid reduced traditional bins, with trials running until late November and daily passenger flow exceeding 2.7 million. The slow-moving, about-1-meter-tall robots navigate crowds to collect waste, return to a collection point when full, and are evaluated for safety, navigation, and passenger engagement, drawing both concerns about efficiency and enthusiasm from tourists.

Von der Leyen Says EU Will Use All Tools to Cut China Trade Deficit — 3dVon der Leyen said the EU-China deficit is €1 billion a day, a tipping point already delivering a second China shock, and vowed all tools plus a raw-materials stockpile corporation.

Dana Whitfield A billion euros daily deficit with China is draining our industries. Stockpiling raw materials should help cut that reliance.

Surge in out-of-town rental searches points to Buffalo Chicago and HoustonBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

Trump nominates Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt as Saudi ambassador — 5dTrump on Sept. 14, 2026 named Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt—West Point combat vet and former Saudi liaison—ambassador to Riyadh, a post vacant since January 2025.

Derek Foss This nomination comes at a tricky time with Iran and Saudi-Israeli talks both heating up.

Fulham Earn First Premier League Point in Anfield Draw — Sep 12, 2026Fulham salvaged a goalless draw at Anfield under Alvaro Arbeloa, capitalizing on Liverpool’s slow start while themselves failing to convert chances for a first Premier League win. Across the weekend, Hull City upset Chelsea with a 2-2 result that showcased their attacking threat, while Liverpool’s new attacking additions struggled to fire as Fulham secured a first point and left questions for Jurgen Klopp on the Reds’ potency.

Maya Lindstrom Klopp needs answers fast after those new attackers failed to threaten in what should have been an easy home game.

Vikings Rally 29-0, Defeat Packers 39-22 — 6dVikings scored 29 unanswered points to beat Packers 39-22 after Murray’s first-quarter concussion; Wentz threw three TDs, two to Jefferson.

Elena Vasquez Vikings looked dead after Murray went down but that 29-0 run shows how deep this team is. Wentz and Jefferson carried the day.

Dow drops 600 points as oil prices climb toward 100 dollars a barrelWorld — Sep 8, 2026

Marcus Bell Higher energy costs like this usually slow down growth across the whole economy before long.

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