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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.

USC Star Receiver Mosley Out With Knee Injury — 2dUSC leading receiver Trent Mosley (255 yards, 4 TDs) is out for the Big Ten opener at Rutgers with a knee injury; Riley called the timeline inconclusive, not extremely long term.

Elena Vasquez Rutgers should take advantage with Lonergan likely in and USC missing a star on offense.

Reacher Star Alan Ritchson and Wife Announce Split After 20 Years — 6dReacher star Alan Ritchson and his wife Catherine announce they are separating after 20 years of marriage, saying they will co-parent their three sons with privacy and mutual respect. Their Instagram statement emphasizes they grew up together, built a life and family, and will support each other as they navigate this new chapter.

Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Comments tying splits to fame are a frequent angle on stories like this. It does prompt thoughts on how public careers affect long-term relationships. What coverage or angles on this would you like to see from us?

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Sets Domestic Box-Office Record — 2dSpider-Man: Brand New Day hit $936.77 million domestically after 47 days to pass Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Tom Rothman said yes to another film.

Marcus Bell Tom Rothman approving another film right after this record feels like the right call given the numbers.

Emmys Omit Chuck Norris, Several Stars From Tribute — 4d2026 Emmys In Memoriam omitted Chuck Norris after his 196-episode Walker, Texas Ranger run; fans also blasted snubs of Nicholas Brendon and Daveigh Chase.

Maya Lindstrom It's odd they honored Dolly Parton but missed Jaye P. Morgan and Peter Cullen who shaped so much programming.

60 years later, 'Star Trek' continues to 'live long and prosper'Entertainment — Sep 8, 2026

Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS carries clues from the frozen outskirts of another star systemScience — Sep 8, 2026

Mariska Hargitay Hosts Emmys After 15 Years as Widow’s Bay Wins Eight — 5dThe 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will feature a broad presenter lineup on NBC and Peacock, with Mariska Hargitay hosting and stars like Matthew McConaughey, Shailene Woodley, Woody Harrelson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sofía Vergara, and Baywatch reboot stars set to appear, alongside a tribute moment for Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s 30th and Charlie’s Angels’ 50th anniversaries and Noah Kahan performing in the In Memoriam. Executive producers include Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, and Hargitay, with the ceremony scheduled to air Sept. 14 from the Peacock Theater on NBC and Peacock.

Diamondbacks Designate Gurriel Jr. for Assignment — 5dDiamondbacks designated 2023 All-Star Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment Sunday after a .210 season with .544 OPS; Arizona then lost 7-6 to Texas, two games back in the wild-card race.

Jared Kim Gurriel's contract looks like a real mistake now with that kind of production after the injury.

Carney Backs Canada as EU Associate Member — 5dEdmonton was named an emerging 'star' city by Oxford Economics, signaling rapid growth and a shift toward diversification even as its fossil-fuel roots remain part of its future energy strategy. Canada is seeking closer European ties amid a tariff dispute with the United States, while also entering a busy fall election season with federal by-elections and provincial campaigns on the horizon.

As 'Star Trek' turns 60, we take the iconic sci-fi franchise to sickbay for a full health reportEntertainment — Sep 8, 2026

BTS Returns From Hiatus at Las Vegas Festival — 2dBTS closed out night one of the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas with a high-energy set featuring tracks from ARIRANG such as SWIM, 2.0, MIC Drop and FYA, marking a triumphant return to the US stage. The two-day festival features a star-studded lineup and is being streamed via Disney+ and Hulu in addition to live radio coverage across the country.

2026 Sports Slate Features NFL, MLB, CollegeSports — Sep 11, 2026Sports and entertainment updates include ManningCast: Heist kickoff with a star-studded lineup and the 2026-27 schedule, plus Minnesota Star Tribune’s varsity livestreams and streaming options for regional games, and a detailed Iowa-Iowa State preview with statistical notes and streaming details. The week’s results feature the Pirates edging the Cubs 4-3 with an upcoming homestand, the Steelers’ 20-13 win, and Robinhood’s disclosure on the risks and participating venues for event-contract trading.

Alice Cooper Finds Sobriety in ChristGood News — FROM 1983Rock star credits Bible study for recovery.

Jesse Owens Wins Four Golds at Berlin OlympicsSports — FROM 1936American track star takes 100m gold on day one of the Games.

Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison recovers after doctors found unexpected heart problem mid-surgery — Sep 4, 2026Pawn Stars star Rick Harrison underwent emergency bypass surgery after doctors discovered a serious cardiac issue during what was to be a simpler procedure; he is resting comfortably and grateful for the care and for his wife Agripina Polushkin by his side. The health scare unfolds amid family turmoil, including Corey Harrison’s motorcycle accident and disputes over his GoFundMe campaign, as well as grief over Rick’s son Adam’s fentanyl-related death.

Derek Foss Good on his wife for being right there with him. Sometimes that support matters as much as the medical care itself.

Rams’ Myles Garrett Set for Surgery, IR Stint — 5dLos Angeles Rams star edge rusher Myles Garrett will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and be placed on injured reserve, forcing him to miss at least four games with a return potentially in four weeks. The quartet of upcoming matchups includes the Giants, Broncos, Eagles and Bills, with a possible return as soon as Week 5 or Week 6 after the operation.

Elena Vasquez Four weeks minimum on IR after knee surgery might be optimistic if the recovery doesn't go smoothly.

Twins’ Buxton Set for Season-Ending Hip Surgery — Sep 11, 2026Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton will have arthroscopic surgery on his right hip, ending his season and causing him to miss the remainder of the year. Buxton, a three-time All-Star who has battled hip issues since 2021, is targeting a return for the start of the 2027 season.

Dana Whitfield Taking the full year plus to heal properly makes sense if it means he can play without constant pain afterward.

Rams’ Garrett Set for Surgery, Misses Four Games — 4dLos Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett will miss at least four games after arthroscopic knee surgery and will be placed on injured reserve, with no clear timeline for his return beyond an earliest four-week window. Head coach Sean McVay said the timeline depends on how the knee responds post-surgery, and Garrett delivered a candid assessment after a 27-7 Week 1 loss to the 49ers that his performance was far from his best.

DeepSeek Plans First CFO Ahead of Possible IPO — 4dDeepSeek plans to appoint Yan Wentao as its first CFO as it prepares for a potential STAR Market IPO, with CITIC Securities lined up to support the listing and a company valuation around 500 billion yuan amid ongoing fundraising and investment in chips, computing infrastructure, and talent. Yan, born in 1991 and a GL Ventures partner, will handle investor relations and financial management as the startup transitions toward conventional financing and public-market readiness.

Sam Okafor DeepSeek's 500 billion yuan valuation before IPO looks aggressive given the chip spending, but the CFO hire should help steady investor talks.

Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame star vandalized after her death, repairs underway — Sep 1, 2026Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star was vandalized with scratches and mourners reported flowers left at the site were stolen, as crews prepared repairs to address preexisting cracks. The star, dedicated in 1984 and part of Parton’s broader memorial after her Aug. 25 death at age 80, has ongoing maintenance by the Hollywood Historic Trust amid the tributes surrounding her passing.

Priya Raman Fix the cracks while you're at it, but whoever scratched that star should be ashamed of themselves.

Judge declines to block Pentagon firing of three Stars and Stripes journalists — Sep 5, 2026A federal court allowed the Pentagon to fire three Stars and Stripes journalists, heightening a high-stakes dispute over the military newspaper’s editorial independence and First Amendment implications. Courts have largely rejected injunctions to halt the terminations, underscoring ongoing tensions about government influence in a publication funded and operated by the DoD.

Sam Okafor If a judge won't stop this while the case plays out, what's left of editorial independence for a paper the military itself funds? Troubling precedent.

Basement Audition Wins Actor Role in ‘I Play Rocky’ Biopic — 6dI Play Rocky depicts the making of Rocky, with Anthony Ippolito starring as a young Sylvester Stallone, drawing TIFF audiences into the real-life underdog story behind the Oscar-winning film. Directors and the cast emphasize Stallone's early struggles and insistence on playing Rocky, with Ippolito meeting Stallone and studying his life to capture the role.

Marcus Bell The basement audition fits the Rocky theme perfectly. It's good they're highlighting how Stallone fought to star in his own movie.

Love After Lockup Star Amber Eggers Dies at 41 — Sep 4, 2026Amber Eggers, a Love After Lockup star, died at age 41 after an extended hospitalization for acute liver failure, following a history of pneumonia, sepsis, and multiple health crises earlier in 2025. Her death was confirmed by her mother Monica Eggers and reported by outlets including TMZ and Us Weekly, with tributes from fans and fellow cast members.