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Chinese National Arrested At Airport Over Alleged Poisoning Of Classmate — 2dAuthorities arrested a Chinese national studying at a U.S. university after she allegedly poisoned a rival classmate’s cup of tea and then attempted to flee the country.

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Lions Player Dies Before Champions Cup Clash — 1dA South African Lions rugby player in his 30s died after being found unresponsive at the team’s hotel on Île de Ré, France; emergency responders were unable to revive him. The player has not been publicly identified, and the Lions’ Champions Cup match against La Rochelle is expected to be postponed.

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NASCAR allows front brake changes at Phoenix after failures — 3dNASCAR will let Cup Series teams replace front brake pads and rotors after practice and qualifying at Phoenix, with rear-rotor inspections allowed before the race; the change follows brake failures at Gateway and is intended to address the demands of Phoenix’s higher-horsepower package. The procedure is also expected to apply at Martinsville.

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Furyk Hopes Reed Makes Ryder Cup Team — Oct 6, 2026U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk says Patrick Reed could make next year’s team if he ranks among the 12 best Americans, despite Reed’s criticism of Furyk’s decisions during the 2018 matches. Reed is positioned for a PGA Tour return after leaving LIV Golf and currently leads the DP World Tour points standings.

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NASCAR’s Three National Series Set for Charlotte WeekendSports — Oct 5, 2026All three NASCAR national series will race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Oct. 9-11, with the Cup Series returning to the 1.5-mile oval for the first time since 2017. The weekend includes the Truck race Friday, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race Saturday and Cup race Sunday, alongside team fan events and published entry and broadcast details.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

CAF weighs return to biennial AFCON — Oct 9, 2026CAF is reviewing its plan to move the Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year schedule and is considering restoring the tournament’s traditional two-year cycle. President Patrice Motsepe said no decision has been made, after the proposed change drew criticism over its impact on African teams and the competition’s place in the calendar.

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Vonn named to US ski team, return uncertain — Oct 7, 2026Lindsey Vonn has been named to the U.S. Alpine ski team for the 2026–27 World Cup season despite a severe Olympic crash and ongoing recovery. Her inclusion does not signal an imminent return: she has said she does not expect to compete before the 2027–28 season, pending further surgery and rehabilitation.

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U.S. Leads International Team 3-2 at Presidents Cup — Sep 23, 2026The Laver Cup 2026 in London features Team Europe and Team World competing over three days at the O2, with Europe aiming to reclaim the title and the event airing on the Tennis Channel in the US. The 16th Presidents Cup at Medinah presents a heavily favored U.S. side with a schedule that blends four-ball, foursomes, and singles, including announcements of opening pairings and a ceremonial kickoff.

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Troy Parrott stabs home 96th-minute winner to complete hat-trick for Ireland in Budapest — Oct 1, 2026Troy Parrott's 96th-minute goal completed a hat-trick in Ireland's 3-2 win over Hungary, securing a World Cup play-off spot and leaving the striker in tears after a week of five goals.

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Inter Miami’s Nu Stadium Selected for 2027 Women’s Champions Cup Final Round — Sep 20, 2026Miami’s Nu Stadium will host the final phase of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027, featuring Barcelona and Club América with the remaining two slots determined through a continental qualifying path culminating in a four-team knockout in late January. Separately, UEFA announced the 2027 UEFA Women’s Champions League final will be staged at Warsaw’s National Stadium under a revamped 18-team single-league format, along with the launch of a second competition, the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup, marking Poland’s first time hosting the women’s club final.

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Nicole Hardy Warsaw landing the 2027 final under the new format is a solid step for Poland and the added Europa Cup gives more clubs a shot.

Scott Seeks Presidents Cup Win in 12th AppearanceSports — Sep 21, 2026Australian Adam Scott, at 46, has played in every Presidents Cup since 2003 and remains a central figure for the International Team as they chase their first win, with his longevity and leadership cited by teammates and captain Geoff Ogilvy as a key source of inspiration. The team aims to capitalize on Scott’s experience and the broader veteran-to-young-player bond to finally topple the United States in a competition he has long defined by perseverance.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Russia Returns to FIFA Competition in U-15 World Cup — Sep 18, 2026Russia'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.

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Spain Extends De la Fuente Contract Through 2032 — Sep 21, 2026Spain extends World Cup winner Luis de la Fuente through 2032, the longest head-coach tenure the national team has ever agreed.

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Maya Lindstrom Eight years feels like a big commitment, but he deserves it for delivering that title and building a solid squad.

De Minaur rallies past Zverev, World leads 5-3 — Sep 26, 2026Alex de Minaur saved a match point, bloodied his knee on a diving volley, and beat Alexander Zverev 2-6, 7-6 (7-5), 11-9 as Team World took a 5-3 Laver Cup lead.

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Jared Kim Zverev had chances early but couldn't hold the lead, leaving Team World up 5-3 overall.

Aliyah Boston Helps Team USA Claim Fifth Straight World Cup Title — Sep 18, 2026Aliyah Boston played a pivotal role for Team USA as they won the FIBA World Cup, posting strong two-way impact with 6.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and a high plus-minus while Coach Stephanie White lauded her growth and ability to stretch the floor. Her form helped the Fever secure a playoff spot, and both Boston and White stressed the potential for expanded, multi-faceted roles for Boston with Team USA and in the WNBA going forward.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Rodri backs six Spaniards for Ballon d’Or — Sep 23, 2026Lionel Messi is being backed by Argentina teammates for a record-extending Ballon d’Or, with his World Cup performance cited as a key argument. Rodri, meanwhile, named himself and five other Spanish players as deserving contenders, while leaving out leading nominees including Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane.

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Pochettino Says Balogun Dispute Changed US Energy — Sep 25, 2026U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino says he regrets not playing a larger role in the decision to appeal Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card suspension, which was lifted after President Donald Trump contacted FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. Pochettino said the controversy changed the team’s atmosphere before its 4-1 loss to Belgium, though FIFA’s president said the disciplinary committee acted independently.

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Dana Whitfield The team played like the controversy was still on their minds during that 4-1 loss.

All Blacks captain Savea plans shoulder surgery — Sep 21, 2026All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will undergo shoulder surgery after dislocating his shoulder in the South Africa series, ruling him out of next month’s Bledisloe Cup tests and making a return in 2026 unlikely for the Nations Championship, with recovery expected to be around six months. He joins a casualty list that includes Luke Jacobson and Caleb Clarke, while several other teammates are anticipated back within weeks, highlighting a tumultuous period for New Zealand Rugby ahead of the Wallabies clashes and year-end fixtures.

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Chris Dalton Savea's shoulder injury is a real setback with the Bledisloe tests so close and the team already short on key players.

Earthquakes Rally From Two-Goal Deficit, Draw LAFC — Sep 18, 2026The San Jose Earthquakes rallied from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with LAFC after a red card for LAFC’s Aaron Long and a late equalizer from Reid Roberts, with Son Heung-min scoring and Timo Werner providing the assist that sparked the comeback. The result extends the Quakes’ unbeaten run and keeps them above LAFC in the standings as both teams push toward the playoffs, with Levi’s Stadium hosting the world-stage setting of a 2026 World Cup match.

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Gary Woodland named captain’s assistant for 2026 Presidents Cup — Aug 19, 2026Gary Woodland, the former U.S. Open champion, has been named the fourth and final captain’s assistant for Brandt Snedeker’s U.S. Team at the 2026 Presidents Cup, joining Jim Furyk, Keegan Bradley and Webb Simpson. The appointment follows his 2019 Presidents Cup debut, a 2025 Ryder Cup vice captaincy, and his emotionally triumphant win at the 2026 Texas Children's Houston Open after brain surgery in 2023, underscoring a remarkable comeback story.

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ACL Tear Ends Magbegor’s World Cup, WNBA Season — Sep 10, 2026Australia forward Ezi Magbegor suffered a torn ACL in her right knee during the FIBA World Cup, ending both her involvement in the tournament and the Seattle Storm’s 2026 WNBA season, with potential implications for her 2027 season. The injury, compounded by Alanna Smith’s absence and Seattle’s poor 8-32 record, leaves Australia facing Spain in the World Cup quarterfinals and the Storm rebuilding around young frontcourt talent as they miss the playoffs.

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Rachel Meyers ACL recoveries are never quick, hope she gets the time needed before jumping back into 2027.

South Korea U-20 women reach World Cup round of 16 after late goals — Sep 13, 2026South Korea posted a string of advances across sports, rolling past Japan 100-83 to top Group A in the Asian Games basketball group stage and reach the quarterfinals, while in the Overwatch World Cup the national team swept its quarterfinals to reach the semifinals, and in the U-20 Women's World Cup the junior side defeated Ecuador 3-2 to finish second in Group C and advance to the Round of 16.

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Dana Whitfield The basketball win over Japan plus the Overwatch sweep makes this a strong week overall for Korean teams.

Justin Thomas Withdraws From FedExCup Fall Opener — Sep 13, 2026The PGA Tour’s FedExCup Fall kicks off with the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville, drawing several Presidents Cup contenders as a prelude to the team event. Justin Thomas withdrew from the field and was replaced by Cameron Champ, as Thomas prepares for his fourth Presidents Cup after injuries and a late-season return.

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Marcus Bell Champ gets a nice opportunity to play his way into form before the team event starts.

Angel Yin makes Solheim Cup team after 35-pound illness struggle — Sep 9, 2026Angel Yin says she’s ready to compete for the United States in the Solheim Cup after recovering from a severe stomach illness that sidelined her for two months and a summer that saw her shed 35 pounds; despite a rocky comeback and recent poor results, she has the U.S. captain’s backing and remains central to America’s plan to defend the cup. Her case highlights both the trust the team places in her and questions about whether she’ll deliver in the high-stakes matches against Europe this week.

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Marcus Bell Losing 35 pounds from being sick for two months is rough, and her recent play shows it. Not sure she's ready to carry the team against Europe.