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Clemson to pay Georgia Southern $1.5 million for 2026 home game — Sep 9, 2026In 2026, non-conference college-football scheduling features hefty guarantees, with South Carolina paying Kent State 1.3 million and Towson 550,000 for home games, while Clemson is set to receive 1.95 million total to host Georgia Southern and Charleston Southern. Separately, Clemson looks to rebound at a home opener against Georgia Southern after a season-opening loss, and UH is promoting a four-pack ticket giveaway for its Houston vs. Southern showdown, reflecting ongoing competition for attention and revenue across programs.

Maya Lindstrom Clemson shelling out 1.5 million to Georgia Southern for a home game feels like overkill even for a guaranteed win.

LA28 study estimates up to $40.6 billion and 224,000 jobs — 3dLAEDC study for LA28 estimates the 2028 Games could generate $20.5B to $40.6B in output and 126,000 to 224,000 jobs across five Southern California counties.

Nicole Hardy Those job projections are encouraging but I hope the infrastructure upgrades actually benefit everyday commuters long after the events end.

Brown Leads Auburn Past Southern Miss 43-8 — 6dByrum Brown accounted for 319 yards and three touchdowns in Auburn’s 43-8 win over Southern Miss, including a rare receiving TD, as he rebounded from a rough Week 1. Coach Alex Golesh praised his efficiency and turnover-free performance, highlighting a strong second half as Auburn looks ahead to the SEC opener with Florida and notes the defense’s early takeaway plays.

Jared Kim The early defensive plays set the tone and kept things from getting close in the second half.

Southern Miss Football Coach Makes Faith Declaration Ahead of Game — Sep 8, 2026Blake Anderson wore a shirt reading Christ Is King during the Southern Miss Eagle Walk and later explained his choice during a press conference after the team's win.

Nicole Hardy It's encouraging to see a coach openly share his faith before a game, might give the team extra motivation this season.

Displaced Lebanese Residents Say Israeli Drones Raze Southern Villages — Sep 11, 2026Residents of Mansouri in southern Lebanon, displaced to nearby towns, watch as Israeli drones drop explosives on homes and the village’s public school is demolished, all amid a fragile ceasefire and Israeli control of large parts of the area. They blame both Israel and Lebanese authorities for destroying their livelihoods, highlighting a prolonged occupation while regional diplomacy stalls and civilians remain at risk.

Derek Foss It's heartbreaking to see drones demolishing entire villages like Mansouri even during a ceasefire. The people there deserve accountability from both Israel and their own government.

He was hosting his daughter’s wedding. Then a deadly missile strike tore through his home in southern Iran.5 sources — Sep 8, 2026

Toll Brothers Expands Across Four Communities, Three States — 4dToll Brothers is expanding its luxury-homes footprint with multiple new communities across California, Florida, and New Jersey, including the opening of Hillside and Crestview at Bickford Ranch in Placer County, Sawgrass Lakes at Babcock Ranch, and Vista Pointe at Port Imperial in New Jersey, along with a Redondo Beach coastal townhome project in Southern California launching for sale. The developments feature model homes, groundbreakings, and sales programs with upscale designs, extensive personalization options, and resort-like amenities.

Priya Raman Vista Pointe looks like a decent addition near the city for anyone wanting easier commutes in Jersey.

Lebanon President Aoun Visits South Amid Israeli Strikes — 6dLebanon’s President Joseph Aoun made an unannounced visit to Nabatieh near the Ali al-Taher ridge as Israeli strikes and a major Hezbollah fortification destruction heightened tensions in southern Lebanon. He urged continued support for residents and adherence to the June framework on Hezbollah disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and reconstruction, while noting that US-brokered talks with Israel have been pushed to October.

Marcus Bell Aoun's visit to Nabatieh is a good signal of support, but pushing disarmament talks to October risks more escalation in the south.

Houthi Projectile Hits Jazan Mosque, Wounding Two in Saudi Arabia — 6dSaudi Civil Defense reports two people injured and damage to a mosque, buildings, and vehicles in Al-Tuwal, Jazan, from a Houthi-fired projectile, with authorities stressing that targeting civilians violates international humanitarian law and that standard response procedures were followed. The incidents reflect a pattern of cross-border attacks and rising regional security tensions in and around Saudi Arabia’s southern border.

Maya Lindstrom Authorities rightly point out the breach of humanitarian law here. Damaging mosques and homes won't achieve anything but more suffering.