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Jean Smart Ties Emmy Acting-Wins Record — 5dJean Smart won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy for Hacks' final season, completing a sweep that secures her eight Emmys and ties the all-time record. The achievement crowns a long-running, acclaimed run for Smart, with the season-long performance now recognized as part of a historic career milestone.

Former Blue Jays Pitcher Brian Wolfe Dies at 45 — 2dBrian Wolfe, a former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher who also played nine seasons in Japan, died at age 45 with his wife announcing the death on Sept. 15 after a long illness; he appeared in 72 MLB games for Toronto from 2007-2009 before building a substantial career in Nippon Professional Baseball. Tributes from friends and former teammates followed the announcement of his passing.

Houston Dash fires coach Gautrat and technical director Kilgore, names interim — 5dThe Houston Dash fired head coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore, with Jaime Frias named interim head coach for the remainder of the season as the team conducts a search for its next leader. The changes come amid a slump near the bottom of the NWSL standings, six games left in the season, and reiterated commitments from club president Angela Hucles Mangano about pursuing long-term ambitions.

Priya Raman Interim coach Frias has a tough job ahead stabilizing the squad while the front office looks for new leadership.

Lyles Ends Season, Eyes Records, 2028 Gold — Sep 8, 2026Noah Lyles ended his 2026 season early due to injury and is shifting focus to a long-term plan aimed at breaking American records and defending his Olympic 100m title in Los Angeles, with 2027 framed as the foundation for 2028. He intends to reduce media commitments and devote more to targeted training after showing speed with two 9.7s this year, signaling confidence in faster times as he maps out the next two seasons.

Three Rockies Hitters Top .800 OPS, First Since 2019 — 6dBaseball headlines center on a Dodgers near-bat-out-of-turn moment, the Colorado Rockies' trio with OPS over .800 and how their current depth compares to the 2019 season, and Cleveland’s pivotal White Sox series that could tilt the AL Central race. In tennis, Alexander Zverev captured the US Open title, ending a long American drought and marking a milestone for Black players since Arthur Ashe.

Commanders' Daniels Enters Third Season Facing Criticism — Sep 9, 2026Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, once lauded for a breakout rookie season, faced durability and consistency issues in his sophomore years amid injuries and an evolving offense under new coordinator David Blough; the team and coach emphasize his development and health as key to returning to his rookie-level production. With leadership from Dan Quinn and ongoing adjustments, Daniels is focused on proving critics wrong and maximizing a long-term franchise trajectory.

Baylor Rules Out DJ Lagway; Bennett to Start — Sep 11, 2026Baylor will start quarterback Nate Bennett against Prairie View A&M after DJ Lagway suffered a left ankle injury in the season opener and is ruled out for Saturday, though not expected to be long-term. Bennett will make his first career start as Baylor aims to maintain the explosive passing game Lagway displayed against Auburn, a performance that featured 333 passing yards and two touchdowns but also turnovers and efficiency concerns.

Marcus Bell Hope the ankle heals quick since Lagway showed real promise but Bennett deserves a fair shot to prove himself this week.

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.

Hawaii rallies past New Mexico State after brief tie for first 2026 win — 6dHawaii secured its first win of the 2026 season by edging New Mexico State 29-19 at the Ching Complex, with a game-long contribution from all three phases and a standout 346-yard, 33-for-45 effort from quarterback Micah Alejado. Key performers included Tama Uiliata, who had 107 receiving yards and a late 7-yard TD pass, Audric Harris with a 105-yard receiving night, and DeVon Rice scoring twice as Hawaii forced three turnovers to seal the victory.

Tom Gallagher Hawaii needed that all-around effort with the turnovers and balanced offense to finally notch a win.

Brewers place Anderson on injured list, recall Sproat from Triple-A — Sep 8, 2026Milwaukee placed Grant Anderson on the 15-day IL with right biceps inflammation and recalled Brandon Sproat to bolster a stretched bullpen; Sproat will handle long-relief duties as Anderson recovers, as the Brewers push for the postseason with a strong lead in the NL Central and a heavy late-season schedule.

Packers, Tucker Kraft agree to four-year, $75 million extension — Sep 10, 2026The Green Bay Packers and tight end Tucker Kraft remain locked in negotiations over a long-term extension ahead of the season opener, with Kraft pushing for a roughly $20 million-per-year deal and the team wary of guarantees beyond signing bonuses amid his ACL recovery. Some reports and insiders suggest a serious offer could close the gap before Week 1, and Packers officials are keen to finalize the deal despite the standoff.

Blue Jays' playoff push clouded by four new injury concerns — Sep 5, 2026The Toronto Blue Jays, despite a late-season playoff push, face a battered rotation with multiple injuries and troubling updates on several veterans, including Cody Ponce’s distant return, Patrick Corbin’s season-long outlook, Luis Urias’s reinjury, and Jameson Taillon’s likely IL stint after his latest start. Still, they have steadied with series wins over the Royals and others, leaning on resilient performances and minor-depth reinforcements as they chase a playoff berth.

Nicole Hardy Corbin's season basically over and Ponce still a ways out... rotation is held together with tape at this point.

NFL plans first regular-season game in MelbourneSports — Sep 1, 2026The NFL will host its first game in Australia in Melbourne this season between the Rams and 49ers, as part of a record nine international regular-season games in 2026, with future expansions planned in Rio, Paris, London, Madrid, Munich and Mexico City under a multiyear deal with Victoria. League officials stress a long‑term commitment to international markets, including Australia, with marketing rights, travel considerations for week‑one games, and the possibility of involving other U.S. teams in Australia as the schedule evolves.

Francisco Alvarez Hits Two Homers in Mets WinSports — Sep 3, 2026Yordan Alvarez led the Astros with two hits and scored in a 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks, underscoring his status as the team's top power threat. Mets slugger Francisco Alvarez continued his multi-homer trend, delivering two-homer games in wins over the Giants, marking another season with multiple long balls.

Preston and Cardiff aim to end long winless runs in Championship clashes — Sep 4, 2026Portsmouth host Cardiff while Burnley welcome Bristol City, with both matches featuring teams chasing their first league wins of the season and early-form concerns. Across the other fixtures, Stoke host Charlton, Preston host Blackburn, and Lincoln host Southampton, pairing contrasting trajectories from Charlton’s strong start to Preston’s winless run and Lincoln aiming for a first home victory.

Rachel Meyers Preston's home form has been dire, if Blackburn nick it there it could get really tense on the terraces.

Iconic Songs Endure Through Diverse CoversEntertainment — Aug 31, 2026Artists across decades reshaped songs—from George Harrison's slower, rootsy take on Bob Dylan's If Not For You to Harry Belafonte's soulful twist on Tomorrow Is a Long Time—demonstrating how covers can redefine a tune's legacy. Iconic tracks like Jackson Browne's Nothing But Time recorded on a moving tour bus for Running on Empty and the long road of Seasons in the Sun from Le Moribond through early Beach Boys sessions to Terry Jacks' 1974 hit show how production contexts and reinterpretations deepen a song's enduring impact.

Seasonal Recipe Guides Span Cookouts, Salads, Sandwiches — Sep 4, 2026A set of summer and Labor Day cooking guides showcase fast, make-ahead dinners, crisp salads, and versatile grill-friendly mains, sides, and desserts to suit warm-weather gatherings. Highlights include freezer-friendly slow-cooker dinners, quick summer salads with crunchy elements and fruit accents, smoked and grilled mains for long weekends, and inventive sandwich recipes.

Chris Dalton Made the freezer slow-cooker chicken last week and it saved my sanity during a busy work trip.

Hill Staffer Will Be Contestant on Next Season of ‘Survivor’ — May 22, 2025A Democratic staffer from Capitol Hill will be battling other contestants for a million-dollar prize on the next season of the long-running hit show “Survivor.” According to Politico , communications director for Rep…

Cambridge United sign Callum Perry on loan — Jul 21, 2026Coventry City defender Callum Perry, aged 20, has joined Cambridge United on a season-long loan to test himself in League One after a 25-appearance loan spell at Rochdale that helped them win promotion. He recently signed a new long-term contract with Coventry, and both Cambridge and Perry expressed optimism about his development and contribution this season.

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.

Athletics top Twins 7-4 Butler homers Williams 2-run triple spark win — Aug 26, 2026Lawrence Butler continued his late-season surge for the A's, homering in the latest win and reaching base in 15 of 16 games as he climbs out of a season-long slump, boosting his overall numbers for the year. The A's capped a series win over the Twins at 7-4, with Butler's steady production helping them spoil playoff hopefuls and spark a brighter stretch for a club that had endured a brutal skid.

Outer Banks Final Season: Groff Dies, JJ KilledEntertainment — Aug 21, 2026In Outer Banks, Chandler Groff survives season 4 and kills JJ Maybank, who dies saving Kiara, with Groff heading toward Lisbon as the Pogues vow revenge; the fifth and final season then wraps with John B and Sarah’s wedding, a baby, and a peaceful ending that showrunners say was planned to shape the finale, prompting reflection from the cast on growth. The cast and creators publicly discuss the show's conclusion as a deliberate, redemption-leaning finale after JJ’s tragedy and the long arc toward closure.

Gavin Williams strikes out 13 as Guardians beat Blue Jays 6-1 — Sep 2, 2026Gavin Williams tied a career high with 13 strikeouts and allowed only two singles over seven innings as the Guardians beat the Blue Jays 6-1, with homers from Bailey, Genao and Martinez fueling the win and bolstering Cleveland's wild-card push. The dominant outing added to a season-long stretch of double-digit strikeout performances, keeping Williams among the league leaders in strikeouts.

Nicole Hardy Three homers plus that kind of pitching is a scary combo for the Guardians going forward. Blue Jays had no answer for Williams tonight.

Ellen DeGeneres To End Long-Running Talk Show Amid Ratings PlungeReporting — May 13, 2021Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will be ending her long-running show in 2022 as her show’s ratings tanked this season. She informed her staff of her decision on Tuesday and will discuss the news Thursday with Oprah…