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MAC shifts to nine-game football schedule in 2028 for more exposure — 3dMAC football moves to nine conference games in 2028, three nonconference each; Steinbrecher cites greater conference exposure after athletics directors approve.

Elena Vasquez This should give MAC teams more chances to build rivalries and stand out nationally without losing too many nonconference options.

Ramírez Reaches 1,000 RBIs as Guardians Top A’sSports — 1hJose Ramírez powered a late-season push for the Cleveland Guardians with clutch homers and his 1,000th RBI, highlighting a resurgence as the team battles the White Sox for the AL Central. With nine games remaining, Cleveland sits atop the division and eyes a postseason spot, aided by Ramírez’s continued production and milestone-hitting performance.

Nicole Hardy Those clutch homers late in the game prove the Guardians still have the edge when it matters most.

Amanda Seyfried, Thomas Sadoski Confirm Separation After Nine Years — 3dHours before their joint split statement, Seyfried posted Sadoski with a pet lizard on his shoulder; they eloped in 2017 with just an officiant.

Priya Raman It's tough when a marriage ends after nearly a decade but good they're putting the kids first with co-parenting.

Teacher lists nine classroom practices removed over the yearsGood News — Sep 8, 2026An elementary teacher posted on TikTok about nine classroom activities that have faded over time and why bringing them back could help students.

BHP Port Hedland Workers Seek Arbitration Over Wages — 3dAbout 450 BHP Port Hedland workers will seek Fair Work Commission wage arbitration after nine months; the union says 40% would be worse off under BHP's 17% offer.

Jared Kim BHP's 17 percent offer looks weak if it leaves 40 percent of workers worse off after nine months of talks.

Tolle Opens Royals Game With Immaculate Inning — 5dRed Sox pitcher Payton Tolle opened Sunday’s game against the Royals with an immaculate inning, striking out the side on nine pitches for Boston’s first since 2021.

Tom Gallagher An immaculate inning to open things after a rain delay is exactly the kind of momentum the Red Sox needed.

Türkiye Raids LGBTQ+ Venues in 'My Family is Safe' Operations — 5dPolice detained 26 in Türkiye's 'My Family is Safe' raids on LGBTQ+ venues; Gurlek said proceedings target 162 suspects, nine associations and 13 companies.

Derek Foss Turkey should focus on real family issues instead of launching operations that punish people for their associations and spaces.

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.

Virginia Student Convicted of Groping Nine Girls DeportedWorld — Sep 9, 2026An undocumented 19-year-old, Israel Flores-Ortiz, was convicted of groping nine Fairfax High School girls in Virginia and subsequently deported to El Salvador after ICE arrested him following his release from detention. DHS and ICE framed the action as part of a broader push to remove dangerous offenders, with officials criticizing local politicians who defended him and stressing their commitment to public safety.

Pannone Throws First Minors Perfect Game Since 2017 — Sep 8, 2026Thomas Pannone pitched a nine-inning solo perfect game for the Nashville Sounds, retiring all 27 batters on 94 pitches in a 3-0 win over the Durham Bulls. It was the first solo nine-inning minor-league perfect game since 2017 and the fifth in International League history.

Union rout Cincinnati 5-0, extend unbeaten run to nine — Sep 10, 2026Bruno Damiani scored a hat trick and Quinn Sullivan converted a penalty as the Philadelphia Union defeated 10-man FC Cincinnati 5-0, extending their unbeaten run to nine games under interim coach Ryan Richter. The win also featured the Sullivan brothers starting together for the first MLS league match, with Milan Iloski adding a late penalty as Obinna Nwobodo was sent off early on.

Maya Lindstrom Damiani's hat trick showed real finishing quality even after that early red card.

Ecuador Court Sentences Ex-President Bucaram to Nine Years in Medical Supplies Case — Sep 10, 2026Former Ecuadorian president Abdala Bucaram and his son Jacobo were sentenced to nine years and four months in prison for involvement in a pandemic-era corruption scheme tied to the illegal sale of Covid-19 medical supplies, with Bucaram appearing via remote clinic due to heart problems. The two main perpetrators received longer sentences of 13 years and four months, another co-defendant was murdered in prison in 2020, and Bucaram could serve the sentence under house arrest given his age.

Chris Dalton Bucaram's nine-year sentence fits the scale of stealing from pandemic supplies, though house arrest at his age might soften the impact too much.

American lists nine realizations about the United States after 13 years abroadGood News — Sep 7, 2026Evan Edinger moved to London for studies over 13 years ago and stayed after noticing differences from his American upbringing.

Nato scrambles fighter jets after drone incursion as strike on Kyiv kills nine — Sep 1, 2026

Marcus Bell Scrambling jets over a single drone shows how jumpy things have gotten along that border lately.

Scientists Recreated Chirps of Jurassic Insects, Simulating a 165 Million-yo Soundscape (Listen) — Sep 9, 2026Researchers reconstructed mating calls of nine Jurassic grasshopper species from fossils in Inner Mongolia, revealing diverse pitches including ultrasonic tones from 165 million years ago.

Maya Lindstrom It's wild to think insects were making those exact chirps 165 million years ago.

Alina Șerban film takes audience award at Venice close — 6dThe 83rd Venice Film Festival closed with a star-studded red carpet as Maggie Gyllenhaal led the jury, with contenders like NAZA, Possible Love and Wild Horse Nine driving strong showings ahead of the Golden Lion awards, which will be announced along with eight prizes in the evening. The festival also highlighted notable awards buzz and record ovations, signaling a competitive race for multiple honors.

Marcus Bell Those strong ovations for films like NAZA and Wild Horse Nine show how competitive this year got.

Bears Reportedly Agree to $33.75M Swift Extension — Sep 11, 2026The Chicago Bears agreed to a three-year, $33.75 million extension for running back D’Andre Swift, including $27.5 million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through the 2029 season. Reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal follows Swift’s 1,087-yard, nine-TD season and comes as the team reshapes cap space and locks in core playmakers.

Rachel Meyers Extending him for 27.5 million guaranteed is a lot for one back but the team clearly values keeping core pieces together.

Justin Martinez Throws Immaculate Inning for D-backs — 6dArizona Diamondbacks pitcher Justin Martinez struck out Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger on nine pitches to notch an immaculate inning against the Texas Rangers, showcasing his elite velocity right after returning from Tommy John surgery. The performance was the fifth immaculate inning in Diamondbacks history and highlighted his continued impact as he settles back into peak form with fastballs around 102 mph.

Priya Raman Fifth immaculate inning in D-backs history puts Martinez in good company. His fastball command is clearly rounding back into form.

Records Since 1895 Rank Wettest Septembers in Nine States — Sep 11, 2026Stacker compiled per-state rankings of the wettest Septembers since 1895 for Vermont, Virginia, Rhode Island, Utah, and South Dakota, based on total precipitation and including state-wide highs and lows and average temperatures. The articles provide a state-by-state breakdown of which Septembers were the wettest using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

Marcus Bell South Dakota's extreme rainfall totals in those years show how fast things can turn from drought to flood.

Malkovich and Arcel win Venice acting awards as Gaza film stuns — Sep 12, 2026At the Venice Film Festival, John Malkovich won best actor for Wild Horse Nine as other acclaimed titles like Possible Love and DAU drew strong reactions, while NAZA emerged as a leading contender for the Golden Lion on the festival’s final night. Ultimately, Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother took the top prize, underscoring a competitive awards lineup that also highlighted Gaza-focused storytelling.

Rachel Meyers Jarmusch taking the Golden Lion over the other contenders makes sense given his consistent track record.

Nine Senate Battlegrounds Could Decide Midterm Control — Sep 5, 2026Democrats must flip four Senate seats to claim a majority in the November 3 midterms, with analysts identifying nine highly competitive races from North Carolina and Michigan to Texas and Alaska, where candidate quality and national dynamics such as President Trump’s low approval ratings could sway outcomes. In the House, Democrats aim to gain about three seats in key battlegrounds including Arizona, California, Texas, and Florida, amid a political environment that mirrors 2022 contrasts of an unfavorable president and inflation, potentially reshaping control across Congress.

French Rafales Launch 40-Day, 40,000-Kilometre Global Mission — Sep 11, 2026France launched Pegase 26, a 40-day global fighter-jet mission involving four Rafales and support aircraft to project military power and bolster interoperability with partners including Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and India. The voyage spans Arctic, tropics, and Middle East routes with nine stopovers to demonstrate France's ability to deploy and sustain air power abroad alongside international allies.

Dana Whitfield The focus on working with India and Japan through these flights should help build real trust for future joint operations in the region.

Former Pastor Charged in Alleged $350K Church Theft — Sep 11, 2026A Williamson County church employee, Paul Leo Tremblay, is charged with theft of more than $350,000 from Southall Church over nine years, with a grand jury indicting him for property theft valued at $250,000 or more; he was arrested and his bond set at $75,000, and he is scheduled to appear in Williamson County Circuit Court on Sept. 30. Tremblay, who served as the church's financial stewardship pastor through 2025, investigators say, began after church officials reported suspected theft in August 2025.

Maya Lindstrom With that much money missing, the church needs better oversight to protect donations from people in trusted positions.

Luzardo Throws First Career Complete-Game Shutout in Phillies 1-0 Win — Sep 8, 2026Jesús Luzardo delivered his first career complete game, tossing a 1-0 shutout against the Atlanta Braves as the Phillies rode his dominant performance and his newly relied-upon sweeper pitch to secure a pivotal win. The outing, highlighted by a roaring crowd and his 12-strikeout effort after centuries of nine-inning droughts, underscored Luzardo’s rise as a cornerstone starter and the Phillies’ push for a playoff berth.

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