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T. Rex Teeth Reveal Human-Like Body Temperature — 2dUCLA team drills T. rex teeth, gets first body-temp reading: 97°F, same as humans.

Marcus Bell The tooth enamel analysis makes a strong case that these predators controlled their own heat, explaining how they dominated as active hunters.

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.

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.

James Rodríguez Retires From Colombia National Team After 131 Caps — 3dJames Rodríguez retires from Colombia after 131 caps and 31 goals, saying he gave absolutely everything following the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal.

Priya Raman James had an incredible run and those World Cup moments in 2014 will never be forgotten.

Angel Reese Issues Warning After Team USA Defeats Hungary 108-56 — Sep 10, 2026Angel Reese continues to anchor Team USA’s defense at the FIBA World Cup, bolstering her case as a top defensive player while signaling confidence that the team can win gold. Across decisive wins over Czechia and Hungary, she has shown versatility and leadership on the roster despite not starting, as USA pursues a fifth consecutive World Cup title.

Reinvigorated Sakic to remain Avalanche GM indefinitely, team sources say — 4dColorado Avalanche legend Joe Sakic will continue as the team’s full-time general manager, with no GM search planned as he resumes day-to-day duties and aims to build toward another title, following his reinvigorated commitment after last season’s playoff setback. He already secured a historic eight-year, $163.2 million contract for star defenseman Cale Makar and will guide the front office for the 2026-27 season and beyond, with the organization expressing strong confidence in his leadership.

Jared Kim Hoping the front office builds depth this time instead of relying so much on the stars again.

Rutgers, Michigan State open as 25-plus point underdogs this weekend — 5dSeveral 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.

Charlie Kirk Statue Vandalized at Phoenix Headquarters — 5dAn eight-foot Charlie Kirk statue at TPUSA’s Phoenix HQ was hit with red paint days after unveiling; the team restored it “good as new” by Sunday.

Elena Vasquez At least the team got it fixed by Sunday without letting the damage linger.

Ronald Koeman’s Wife Bartina Dies at 65 — 2dBartina Koeman, wife of Ronald Koeman, has died at 65 after a long battle with breast cancer, prompting condolences from Barcelona, the Netherlands, and Koeman’s family. Koeman announced the loss publicly, celebrating Bartina as his beautiful wife and the family’s pillar as tributes poured in from clubs and national teams.

2026 NFL previews assess Rams dominance and team rankingsSports — Sep 8, 2026

Belichick, Swinney Prepare for Clemson Showdown — 3dClemson coach Dabo Swinney is under scrutiny as he reshuffles his staff and sticks with a quarterback change with Tait Reynolds stepping in for a key game against Bill Belichick and North Carolina. Belichick, meanwhile, has expressed deep respect for Clemson's tradition and Swinney's program as the teams prepare for the matchup.

Clark Pushes Back On Reporter's Question About Reese Friendship — 4dAfter Team USA's 97-79 World Cup gold over France, Caitlin Clark told a reporter "We've always been friends. Don't try to do that," then returned to say "what the hell is wrong with you?"

Rachel Meyers The media should leave their friendship alone and let the players focus on future matchups in the league.

Dortmund Teen Karetsas Returns to Training After Scare — 2dBorussia Dortmund midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas has returned to team training after a medical incident on his Champions League debut with suspected circulatory problems, with the club calling his first group session an important step toward his full return. Dortmund had previously described a period of individual sessions as he recovers, with no immediate indication of a return date.

An iconic photo of the new 60 Minutes team in Murrow's old hangoutEntertainment — Sep 8, 2026

Earthquakes, Dynamo Set for Western Conference Clash — Sep 11, 2026The San Jose Earthquakes host the Houston Dynamo in a Western Conference clash as both teams push for momentum after tight recent results, with San Jose showing improved form following a rough stretch and Houston aiming to rebound from uneven results. The teams drew 0-0 in their last meeting, and the matchup remains key in the standings as they jockey for position in the West.

Derek Foss These two always play cagey matches and another low scoring draw would not surprise me at all.

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.

Rams top NFL Week 1 power rankings amid questions for other teamsSports — Sep 8, 2026

Guide Details Team Roles for Securing Playground FundingLifestyle — Sep 10, 2026Playgrounds are framed as vital community hubs that build confidence and foster connections, and funding such projects hinges on careful planning, a strong, diverse team, and a clear, shared purpose. A Little Tikes Commercial guide emphasizes prework, defined roles, and a compelling rationale for the project to effectively secure funding for both new builds and upgrades.

Rachel Meyers Playgrounds really do strengthen communities, so laying out a solid purpose upfront should help more towns get upgrades approved.

Former GOP lawmaker says Trump’s New Mexico map post hurts his team5 sources — Sep 8, 2026

Sabres Sign Ostlund to Eight-Year Extension — 4dSabres signed 22-year-old Noah Ostlund to an eight-year, $52.8 million extension at $6.6M AAV through 2035, finalizing it before a new CBA caps own-team deals at seven years.

Sam Okafor Eight years at 6.6 million a year is a big bet on Ostlund after just one partial season.

AP Top 25 poll shows shuffling among top college teams after Week 1Sports — Sep 8, 2026

Maya Lindstrom Polls always overreact after week one but the changes here are mostly justified.

Congo’s Ebola burial teams battle community anger, fatigue and fear of infectionHealth — Sep 7, 2026

The Thai Cave Rescue of 12 BoysGood News — FROM 2018Divers extract trapped soccer team

The Miracle of the Andes SurvivorsGood News — FROM 1972Rugby team survives 72 days after plane crash in Andes.

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