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Matthew Rhys First Man to Win Two Lead Emmys in One Night — 3dMatthew Rhys became the first man to win two lead-acting Emmys in one night, taking limited-series and comedy awards at the 2026 Emmys after a prior drama win.

Rachel Meyers Winning two leads in one night takes real range, especially if he pulls off the comedy too after crediting the whole team like that.

Jalen Brunson Set for SVU Guest Role — 2dKnicks star Jalen Brunson will guest star on Law & Order: SVU Season 28 in the Nov. 5 episode, with the role under wraps and reuniting with Mariska Hargitay. He will also host Saturday Night Live on Sept. 26 as the Knicks prepare for the fall season.

Joe Buck Agrees to $108M ESPN Extension — 2dJoe Buck agreed to a six-year ESPN extension worth roughly $108 million, raising his pay to about $18 million a year and keeping him on Monday Night Football through at least 2031.

Maya Lindstrom Keeping the same announcer on Monday Night Football through 2031 should help with consistency.

Couple confirms Russian businessman funded Trump Jr. post-wedding celebrations — 4dBettina Trump confirmed IBA head Umar Kremlev funded two post-wedding Bahamas nights after a Sept. 14, 2026 ProPublica report, calling him a dear friend and the outlay a wedding gift.

Michael J. Fox Receives Major Honor at 2026 Emmys for Parkinson’s Advocacy — 3dMichael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at Monday night’s Emmy Awards, in recognition of his decades of work raising awareness and funding research into Parkinson’s… — by Andrew Powell

Chris Dalton It's great to see Michael J. Fox get this award after decades fighting for Parkinson's research funding.

Conan O’Brien Credits Simpsons With Saving His Life — 6dConan O’Brien says leaving SNL in 1991 amid burnout led to his life-changing job as a writer and producer on The Simpsons, where he credits the show and its legendary writer room with saving his life and launching his later late-night career. He repeatedly highlights Matt Groening’s role in that pivotal transition and notes his Simpsons-era work helped shape his path to Late Night and The Tonight Show.

Jared Kim Conan sounds like he dodged a real bullet by landing that Simpsons job after the SNL grind.

Northern Lights Forecast: 11 States May See Aurora Monday NightScience — Sep 7, 2026

Blaise Pascal Has His Night of FireGood News — FROM 1654Pascal records a profound conversion experience in his Memorial.

Blaise Pascal's Memorial NightGood News — FROM 1654Mathematician records mystical encounter in sewn note.

St. Scholastica's Final Prayer AnsweredGood News — FROM 543Benedict's sister prays for one last night of spiritual conversation.

St. John of the Cross Writes Dark Night Poetry in PrisonGood News — FROM 1578The reformer composes his greatest poems while jailed by his own order.

SEC Sets Sept. 26 Kickoff Times, TV Assignments — 4dOn Sept. 26, SEC games feature a mix of prime-time slots including Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 p.m., Missouri at Mississippi State on SEC Network at 6:45 p.m., Vanderbilt at Auburn at 3:15 p.m. CT, and Alabama-South Carolina set for 7 p.m. on ESPN. The schedule emphasizes night games and network variety across SEC primetime slots.

Chris Dalton Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 looks like the best matchup of the night.

Stars Drop Pride Night, Launch Hockey Unite UsSports — Aug 28, 2026The Dallas Stars will skip Pride Night for the first time in at least five years and instead host "Hockey Unites Us: Women in Sports Night" on March 23 against the Carolina Hurricanes, with the team saying the new format will celebrate a different underrepresented community each season. The move has drawn backlash and places Dallas among a minority of NHL teams not hosting Pride Night, while others like the Los Angeles Kings plan to bring Pride Night back next season.

Swift, Kelce Marry at Madison Square Garden — Sep 11, 2026Travis Kelce says his wedding to Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden on July 3 was the best night of his life and exceeded any dream thanks to the love and guest turnout. The couple chose MSG for an intimate, private ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler, with guests including Ed Sheeran and Chiefs teammates like Patrick Mahomes dancing and celebrating alongside them.

Marcus Bell Adam Sandler officiating and Mahomes dancing there sounds like the kind of fun night that fits their circle perfectly.

Emmys honor Dolly Parton amid wins for The Pitt and Widow’s Bay — 3dAt the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, The Pitt won Outstanding Drama while Widows Bay dominated the night, and Dolly Parton was honored in a tribute alongside news of fashion icon Bob Mackie’s death. The ceremony also spotlighted book-to-screen adaptations with several winners including Remarkably Bright Creatures, Slow Horses, Palm Royale, Love Story, Bridgerton, and Margo's Got Money Troubles, and highlighted ongoing controversy over Sydney Sweeney’s racy ad campaign promoting a sports-betting app.

Derek Foss The book adaptations sweeping awards shows how strong those stories translate to screen.

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.

Zendaya and Constance Zimmer Draw Eyes on Emmy Red Carpet — 4dThe 78th Primetime Emmy Awards season centers on dazzling red-carpet fashion and high-stakes nominations, with Constance Zimmer among the standout looks while The Pitt, Hacks, and other top nominees drive excitement for the ceremony. Coverage spans pre-show red-carpet previews, live look-by-look fashion recaps, and retrospective takes on the event’s sexiest and best-dressed moments as the night unfolds.

Tucker Grand Slam Propels Dodgers to Eighth Straight Win — 6dThe Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 6-2 to extend their season-best eight-game winning streak, with Blake Snell delivering a strong start and the bullpen closing it out. Kyle Tucker powered the win with a grand slam and a 3-for-3 night, driving in five runs after a slump, while Josue De Paula debuted for the Dodgers in the same game.

Chris Dalton Kyle Tucker breaking out with five RBIs after his slump really carried the Dodgers tonight.

Malkovich and Arcel win Venice acting awards as Gaza film stuns — 6dAt 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.

Gambia Requires Permits After Power-Cut Unrest — Sep 11, 2026Gambia's police chief Seedy Mukhtar Touray announced that protests will require an approved permit, following nights of unrest with tear gas, vandalism, and detainee releases tied to power outages. The protests reflect chronic electricity shortages under President Adama Barrow ahead of elections, as NAWEC cites rising demand and the government pledges new generators and a 50‑megawatt solar plant, amid critics' concerns over import dependence.

Universal Peacock Netflix lock 120-day theater windowEntertainment — Aug 28, 2026A slate of upcoming Universal films—including Violent Night 2, Disclosure Day, One Night Only, and Shrek 5—will follow the same release pattern: a 120-day theatrical window, then streaming on Peacock for four months, followed by Netflix for ten months, with Peacock reclaiming rights thereafter, though exact dates vary by title (Violent Night 2 opens December 4; Disclosure Day released June 12 in the U.S.; One Night Only debuts August 7; Shrek 5 hits theaters June 30). These plans reflect Universal’s Peacock/Netflix deal and show staggered post-theatrical windows across titles as they move between platforms.

Hawaii rallies past New Mexico State after brief tie for first 2026 win — 5dHawaii 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.

78th Emmys Set for Four-Show Competition — Sep 9, 2026The Pitt leads the 78th Emmy race in drama with 25 nominations, while Hacks tops the comedy field with 24 nominations; Widow’s Bay is making a strong push in comedy and could disrupt expectations, as predictions lean toward Pitt winning drama. Mariska Hargitay will host the NBC telecast from the Peacock Theater, with voting and earlier wins shaping the night’s outcomes.

Sam Okafor Pitt's 25 nominations look strong but Widow’s Bay could still pull an upset in comedy if enough voters split.

South Carolina Hosts Towson Before SEC Play — Sep 10, 2026The South Carolina Gamecocks host Towson at night in Columbia after a 57-0 season-opening win that featured a program-record sellout and a stifling defensive performance against Kent State. Previews emphasize generating edge pressure, creating turnovers, and disciplined play to prepare for SEC play, with Towson quarterback Andrew Indorf and receiver Cleveland Charlton highlighted as threats as Beamer frames this as a tune-up.

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