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Verlander Throws Simulated Game Toward Final Tigers Start — 6dDetroit Tigers star Justin Verlander is edging toward potentially making one final start this season as he recovers from hip inflammation and a hamstring strain, with a planned career celebration during the last series. The 43-year-old has said 2026 will be his final season, and Detroit is hopeful he can pitch again after limited action this year as he continues rehab and mound work.

Marcus Bell The career celebration in the final series sounds right, he's given a lot to Detroit over the years.

Saudi Wealth Fund Weighs EA Merger With Savvy Games — Sep 10, 2026Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is weighing a merger of Electronic Arts with Savvy Games to form a global gaming behemoth that would consolidate EA’s franchises with Savvy’s assets like Scopely and Pokemon Go. A final decision hinges on Savvy’s $6 billion Moonton acquisition, with potential antitrust scrutiny and fears of widespread layoffs shaping the discussions.

Priya Raman This merger might run into antitrust blocks since it would control too many popular franchises in one company.

Fremantle, Sydney Set for Preliminary Final — Sep 11, 2026CFL Week 15 kicks off with four games, including ongoing Canada West play and a Saskatoon stock car race, with the Toronto Tempo also preparing to host Indiana in the WNBA. In AFL, Fremantle faces Sydney in Friday night preliminary finals at the SCG, while Brisbane’s rout of Adelaide keeps their three-peat bid alive.

Nationals edge Angels 4-3 while stranding five runners in scoring position — Sep 10, 2026Washington edged Los Angeles 4-3 as the Angels squandered scoring chances, while Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson is on pace to return from a left oblique strain with rehab games and a potential activation in Cincinnati; the Arizona Diamondbacks outlasted the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in 10 innings to hold a half-game lead for the NL final playoff spot.

Wyoming football rallies past Northern Colorado in final minutes — 6dWyoming’s volleyball team was swept by Colorado State in the 101st Border War, extending CSU’s domination in the series and leaving the Cowgirls to regroup after a tough lineup change. In football, Wyoming rallied past Northern Colorado 21-13 after a lightning delay, with Tyler Hughes throwing two TDs and safety Jones Thomas sealing the win with interceptions late in the game.

Nicole Hardy The volleyball sweep by Colorado State leaves the Cowgirls with plenty to fix.

Orioles Place Kyle Bradish on 15-Day Injured List, Ending Regular Season — 6dThe Orioles placed Kyle Bradish on the 15-day injured list with lower abdominal discomfort, ending his regular season as Yaramil Hiraldo was called up to fill his spot. Bradish’s late-season struggles—five earned runs in three innings in Toronto, a rising ERA, and debates over innings limits and shutdown considerations—have left Baltimore just three games back of the final wild-card spot and sparked questions about how the team should manage him going into the playoffs.

Marcus Bell They should shut him down completely now instead of pushing innings limits and risking more trouble in October.

Braves Avoid Rays Sweep, Phillies Close In — Sep 10, 2026The Atlanta Braves, clinging to a slim three-game lead in the NL East, face a pivotal late-season stretch highlighted by a high-stakes series with the Tampa Bay Rays and a looming matchup with the Phillies that could determine playoff seeding. With the Phillies pursuing a Wild Card spot and the Braves aiming to seal division and playoff positioning, recent results and upcoming head-to-heads will shape the final months of the season.

Braves eye NL East clinch as Phillies stay hot in September stretch — Aug 31, 2026The Atlanta Braves enter September riding a seven-game winning streak and a five-game NL East lead, facing a brutal final-month schedule that includes seven division games with the Phillies and a race toward a possible first-round bye with a projected around 97-win finish. Across MLB, wild-card races tighten in both leagues as teams like the Cubs, Phillies, Guardians and others vie for the final spots while analysts project a dramatic stretch run to decide the postseason field.

Dana Whitfield A bye would be huge for this pitching staff to rest up before October. 97 wins feels almost too conservative at this pace.

Four NFL Preseason Games Open Final WeekSports — Aug 27, 2026The final week of the NFL preseason features four games Thursday night, including the Bills at Steelers, Browns at Patriots, and Chargers at Rams, as teams evaluate rosters ahead of the regular season. Previews highlight depth-chart decisions, Steelers practice-squad battles, broadcast plans for Week 2 and international matchups, plus promotional bets and college-game previews tied to the broader lead‑up to the season.

Supreme Court Allows East Wing Ballroom — Aug 28, 2026North Farmington beat Birmingham Groves 14-13 in Week 1 at Wayne State, overcoming a strong Groves run game and late-game swings. A decisive 65-yard final run by Eli Cobb and a missed 33-second game-winning field goal sealed the Raiders’ victory.

Lynx Sign Aari McDonald, Waive Eliška Joklová — Sep 7, 2026The Minnesota Lynx signed guard Aari McDonald and waived Eliška Joklová as they bolster depth ahead of the playoffs, marking McDonald’s return to the WNBA after a 2025 season with Indiana and recent injury setbacks. A 2021 No. 3 overall pick who helped Arizona reach its first Final Four and national title game, McDonald joins a Lynx team that sits atop the standings at 31-9 and is preparing for a late-season push.

Arsenal Drawn Against Barcelona, Lyon in Champions League — Sep 4, 2026Arsenal will face Barcelona and Lyon in the Women's Champions League league phase, with Chelsea drawn against Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon, and Manchester City matched with Bayern Munich. The six-game group phase runs from Sept. 22-23 to Dec. 16, with the final in Warsaw in late May and schedules to be confirmed by UEFA.

Chris Dalton Barcelona and Lyon in the same group is brutal for Arsenal, toughest draw in the pot really.

Panthers plan final preseason game vs TexansSports — Aug 27, 2026Carolina Panthers enter their final preseason game against the Texans with updates on top storylines and injuries, while the Convene Podcast explores how educators use art to teach amid geopolitical and travel challenges affecting global meetings. The Weekend Stream reviews new music releases from U2, Peter Gabriel, and OK Go, alongside a spotlight on boxing history with Paddy Doherty and a look ahead to Katie Taylor’s Croker bout, as well as ongoing Sound Off discussions on Central Coast issues.

Team USA routs Czechia by 40, finishes group stage unbeaten — Sep 6, 2026Caitlin Clark continued to influence Team USA’s World Cup run, posting 9 points and a game-high 7 assists as the U.S. rolled Czechia and advanced to the knockout rounds, while the squad’s chemistry and depth are steadily developing. She also identified Breanna Stewart as the trusted final-shot option, spoke about handling a grueling back-to-back schedule, and shared a heartwarming moment signing a Marine flag during practice.

Sam Okafor Signing that Marine flag was a nice moment, good to see these stories get some attention beyond the box score.

Embarrassing: Rapinoe Played Her Own ‘Entrance Music’ on Portable Speaker at Final GameOpinion — Sep 26, 2023The day many of us were eagerly awaiting has finally arrived, as Megan Rapinoe bid the United States Women’s National Team “Adieu” with her final international fixture. To be fair, from a sports perspective, Rapinoe is…

Tank Dell agrees to reworked Texans deal while recovering from knee injury — Sep 4, 2026The Texans restructured Tank Dell's contract for 2026 to a one-year, $1.7 million deal with $1 million guaranteed, saving about $2 million against the cap while he remains on injured reserve and will miss at least the first four games recovering from a catastrophic knee injury. Dell, 26, will look to prove he's back for another contract in Houston as he works toward a full return in the final year of his rookie deal.

Tom Gallagher Hope the knee heals right, that injury looked brutal. Wish him a full recovery before worrying about football.

WH Has Not Made ‘Final Decision’ on Participation in Olympics in ChinaReporting — Feb 25, 2021The White House has not made a final decision on participation in the Winter Olympics in Beijing, a spokeswoman said on Thursday, as Republican lawmakers call for the United States to boycott the Games in 2022. “There…

Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones suspended three games — Aug 25, 2026Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones has been suspended for three games for violating the NFL's substances of abuse policy, with reinstatement set for September 28 and eligibility to participate in remaining preseason activities. While details of the substance remain undisclosed in 2024–policy changes and roster considerations complicate Jones’s standing as Minnesota weighs final cuts amid a crowded receiver group.

ESPN Analyst Calls Out Taylor Swift for Being at Knicks Game — Jun 11, 2026All singer Taylor Swift could do was “Shake it Off.” That’s because she was called out for being at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals Wednesday night. ESPN analyst Monica McNutt was not impressed to…

Full House Creator Recalls Olsen Twins’ Season-One Breakthrough — Sep 3, 2026Jeff Franklin recounts that Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, cast as Michelle Tanner from nine months old, delivered a game-changing, minute-long scene in season one without cueing or breaking character, a moment he calls “insane” and “jaw-dropping.” He highlights the season-one finale as the point where their extraordinary talent became unmistakable, a rare feat he hadn’t seen before on the planet.

Texas seeks to end losing streak against top-ranked Ohio State — Sep 7, 2026Ohio State’s season opener against Ball State highlighted a powerful passing attack but exposed lingering questions about the running game and potential offensive-line changes as they prep for a highly anticipated Texas showdown; Texas has come up short in two prior close losses to the Buckeyes and is looking to finally close the gap. Veteran Texas defender Hero Kanu frames the Texas–Ohio State rivalry as playoff-caliber and notes the long-standing, scrutinized nature of both programs as the rematch in Austin looms amid historic context.

Date of Pat Sajak’s Final Spin on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ ConfirmedReporting — Apr 8, 2024After over 40 years as the host of “Wheel of Fortune,” Pat Sajak, 77, has announced his departure date from the game show that has for decades won the hearts and minds of everyday Americans. Sajak’s final episode will…

Tickets Planned for 2027 Manchester NBA Game — Aug 10, 2026Tickets for a slate of major events are going on sale soon: NBA Manchester Game 2027 (Spurs vs Pelicans) in Manchester with a ballot system for sale on Sept 17, and ASEAN Championship semi-final fixtures for Singapore’s Lions with Aug 12 online sales; Singapore’s Lions vs Thailand semi-final is also set for Aug 15 with online-only tickets. Other forthcoming tickets include The Game Awards 2026 on Oct 29 for the Dec 10 ceremony, and NBA China Games 2026 in Macau featuring the Mavericks and Rockets with sales starting Aug 12 and a fan day set for Oct 10.

Fans Blame Knicks Loss on ‘Trump Curse’ — Jun 9, 2026New York Knicks fans are calling it the “Trump curse.” The phrase was coined after the Knicks lost to the San Antonio Spurs Monday evening in Game 3 of the NBA Finals — a game attended by President Donald Trump. The…