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Creed Takes Lead on Overtime Restart to Win at Bristol — 12hSheldon Creed extended his O'Reilly Series points lead by winning the Food City 300 at Bristol, with a late surge past William Sawalich while Kvapil faced a brake failure hindering his finish, and the race featured a weather-canceled qualifying session that left Creed on the front row alongside Jesse Love. The Bristol weekend also highlighted a $11.23 million Cup Series purse for 2026, and a pole position for Love with Creed on the front row once qualifying was canceled due to bad weather.

Jared Kim Creed's late pass on that restart showed why he's leading the points, weather or not.

Democrats Abandon NC House Candidate as Controversial Posts Resurface — 14hDemocratic candidate Shelly Headen will remain on the ballot in a competitive North Carolina state House race despite her party withdrawing support after a series of inflammatory s… — by Andrew Powell

Sam Okafor It's smart for Democrats to cut ties when those posts reveal such poor judgment from the candidate.

Impulse Space raises $308M in Series D extension round — 2dImpulse Space raised an additional $308 million in its Series D extension, bringing the round total to $808 million to fund expanded team, manufacturing, and continued development of its in-space mobility systems. The funding, along with recent government contracts, signals growing demand for post-launch spacecraft movement across commercial, civil, and defense customers.

Scott Fowler Marks Decades at Charlotte Observer With 26 APSE Awards — 3dColumnist Scott Fowler has written for The Charlotte Observer since 1994 and earned 26 APSE awards for his sportswriting. He also hosted the Observer podcast 'Carruth,' named Podcast of the Year by Sports Illustrated, created the 'Sports Legends of the Carolinas' series that became a book, and has written non-sports work such as the five-part '9/11/74' series on the 1974 Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 crash.

Wild Extend John Hynes After First Playoff Series Win in 11 Years — 3dThe Minnesota Wild awarded John Hynes a multi-year contract extension that will begin next season, recognizing his role in guiding the team to its first playoff series win since 2015 and ongoing strides toward a Stanley Cup run. Team officials, including GM Bill Guerin, praised his detailed approach and leadership as the Wild aim to build on their recent playoff progress.

Jared Kim Hynes earned this deal with the way he got the team past the first round for the first time in years.

Blizzard Announces Animated Diablo Netflix Series, Teases More — 6dBlizzard announced at BlizzCon 2026 that an animated Diablo series is in development for Netflix, with hints that Overwatch and Warcraft adaptations may follow. President Johanna Faries says this is just the beginning and that more projects are being discussed, though no release dates have been disclosed yet.

Sam Okafor Blizzard's recent games have been mixed so I'm not holding my breath for these adaptations yet.

PGA Tour Details Two-Tier System for 2028Sports — 6dThe PGA Tour announced a two-tier 2028 competition structure with Championship Series and Challenger Series, featuring annual movement between tiers and a new 300-point winner’s system, plus a “last chance” series and revised eligibility paths based on 2026–27 performance. The transition will begin with the 2027 season as it finalizes criteria and pathways leading into 2028, aiming to preserve meritocracy and clarity for players and fans alike.

Italian Football Legend Sandro Mazzola Dies at 83 — 6hInter 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.

Brewers Near Division Clinch Entering Pirates Series — 4d"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."

Priya Raman Brewers pushing for the top seed makes this matchup bigger than a normal division game.

Springboks, All Blacks Set for Baltimore Series Decider — Sep 10, 2026The Springboks hold a 2-1 series lead heading into the final Test in Baltimore against the All Blacks, who must overturn the deficit to level the series and build momentum for the World Cup cycle. The U.S.-hosted clash marks a landmark for rugby in America with World Rugby backing and potential future fixtures, while analysts and former players highlight tactical factors and the importance of a strong start.

Dana Whitfield The All Blacks must start fast in Baltimore or the Springboks will seal the series and take real momentum into the World Cup cycle.

Sally Field Wins Fourth Emmy, Sets Age Record — 4dSally Field, 79, won her fourth Emmy for Remarkably Bright Creatures, becoming the oldest lead actress winner in a limited series and topping Jessica Tandy's 1987 record.

Rachel Meyers Remarkably Bright Creatures must have been something special for her to win in the limited series category.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Series Reaches the End of the RoadTech — Sep 8, 2026

Children’s Series Follows Cuban Girl’s First U.S. School and Snow — Sep 11, 2026Author Lourdes Fasani releases the Luli children's book series inspired by a young Cuban immigrant navigating life in America, exploring family, cultural identity, belonging, and resilience for young readers. The stories trace Luli’s experiences—adjusting to a new school, Thanksgiving, a first snowfall, and other milestones—emphasizing compassion and cultural appreciation.

Sam Okafor I remember my first snowfall too and this series captures that excitement well for young readers.

Matthew Rhys First Man to Win Two Lead Emmys in One Night — 4dMatthew Rhys became the first man to win two lead-acting Emmys in one night, taking limited-series and comedy awards at the 2026 Emmys after a prior drama win.

Rachel Meyers Winning two leads in one night takes real range, especially if he pulls off the comedy too after crediting the whole team like that.

Church mistaken for JP Miller’s church after Netflix series faces protests, backlashGood News — Sep 7, 2026

Guardians Win Series, Hold Wild-Card Lead — Sep 10, 2026With the Twins’ playoff hopes fading and their chances shrinking to only a sliver, they face a pivotal three-game series against the Guardians at Target Field that could determine their postseason fate. Meanwhile, Cleveland sits in a wild-card position and within reach of the AL Central lead, aiming to win the weekend to preserve its postseason status and keep pressure on Chicago.

Mets and Giants meet with series tied one game apiece — Sep 6, 2026

Jared Kim Rubber match tonight decides the series, love these tight ones where every pitch matters.

Orioles place Jackson Holliday on injured list for second time this season — 2dJackson Holliday was placed on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation and will be eligible to return around Sept. 25, forcing Baltimore to lean on Jeremiah Jackson at second base with Jose Barrero being recalled to bolster infield depth. The move comes as the Orioles near the end of the season with upcoming series against the Yankees and Brewers, while Holliday’s absence has already shifted lineup planning and depth options.

Nicole Hardy Bringing Barrero back helps the infield depth but this timing with the Yankees series makes it tougher overall.

Cardinals Beat White Sox 3-1 in Series Finale — Sep 10, 2026The Chicago White Sox look to avoid a series sweep at Rate Field as Hagen Smith makes his first MLB start in a bullpen-style assignment against the Pirates, with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. CT. Smith, a 23-year-old left-hander, has impressed in relief with a 0.56 ERA over 16 innings and 23 strikeouts, and will be limited by pitch count as Jared Jones starts for Pittsburgh.

TMX Group Prices C$1.1 Billion Private Debt OfferingBusiness — 3dTMX Group priced a C$1.1 billion private placement of senior unsecured debentures across three series (2028, 2033, 2036) to refinance existing debt and fund general corporate purposes, with an anticipated AA (Low) rating from DBRS and a close around September 22, 2026. The issue aims to strengthen financial flexibility and support post-trade modernization and broader market infrastructure initiatives.

Earle-Berrios Split Anchors Netflix Reality Series — Sep 9, 2026Alix Earle discussed reaching out to ex Braxton Berrios to see if they could reconcile, even as their December 2025 breakup coincided with the spotlight on her Netflix reality series Earle Meets World, which also covers the timing and fallout of their split. Across interviews with People and other outlets, she explains the show was in development before the breakup, and that the eight-episode season chronicles what she calls the most explosive four months of her life while balancing family input and expectations about authentic storytelling.

Lil Wayne Joins Fortnite Icon Series — Sep 11, 2026Lil Wayne officially joins Fortnite's Icon Series with two outfits, back blings, a flaming Weezy Board Back Bling, a Young Money Stage Glider with pyrotechnics, three Jam Tracks, and two emotes, launching September 12 in the Item Shop with a Weezy Icon Cup competition; the bundle features reactive styles including gold graffiti, toggleable sunglasses, and ember-reactive options, with items like Milli Bricks Back Bling and Weezy Board Back Bling contributing to the overall Young Money aesthetic. The collaboration runs through September 21, offering a discounted bundle and ongoing updates as players track the new cosmetics.

Rays Sweep Astros, First AL Team to 90 Wins — 5dThe Tampa Bay Rays routed the Houston Astros 14-4 to become the first American League team to reach 90 wins, with Jonathan Aranda homering twice and Freddy Peralta tossing five hitless innings. Houston fell to 75-75 and was swept in the series, highlighting the Rays as the AL’s premier team this season.

Maya Lindstrom The Rays look like the team to beat in the AL with that kind of offensive outburst and strong pitching.

Rhea Seehorn Wins First Emmy for Pluribus — 5dRhea Seehorn won the 2026 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Pluribus, delivering a tearful, humorous speech that thanked Vince Gilligan, her crew, and fellow nominees while quoting Gloria Steinem’s line, “We are linked, not ranked.” Pluribus has been a big winner this season, underscoring Seehorn’s milestone achievement after multiple nominations for Saul and related projects.