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Mets' Williams Expected Back This Weekend — 4dThe Mets are counting on the return of closer Devin Williams from a right shoulder strain as they push to finish the season with a healthier bullpen, while also hoping to assess him without a rehab assignment in the final weeks. Williams’ return would reinforce a reshaped bullpen led by Kodai Senga, with the team already out of postseason contention and seeking a productive finish to the year.

Bears win boosts Caleb Williams MVP odds after record Week 1 scoring — 2dBetMGM prop odds move for Tony Pollard, Jacoby Brissett, and Rhamondre Stevenson shape early-season betting markets, while prediction markets evaluate the Los Angeles versus Denver game and related settlement rules. Chicago’s Week 1 offensive surge under Ben Johnson has boosted Bears scoring and Caleb Williams’ MVP chatter, fueling shifts in futures and Week 2 expectations.

Marcus Bell The new offensive scheme under Johnson is already paying off big for Chicago but one week won't decide if Williams stays in the conversation.

Suns Center Mark Williams Undergoes Shoulder Surgery — Sep 11, 2026Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn left shoulder labrum and will miss an extended period, with no return timeline announced as training camp approaches, potentially reshaping the Suns’ rotation in his absence. The injury comes amid past trade drama with the Los Angeles Lakers over Williams and underscores asset considerations in that deal’s history.

Nicole Hardy Williams needs to focus on a full recovery before worrying about any past Lakers trade issues.

Early Voting Begins in Four States for 2026 Election — 1dVoters across Northern Virginia will face local ballot items, from Fairfax City’s consideration of a 1% local sales tax earmarked for school and transit projects to Loudoun County’s $356.5 million in bonds for schools, safety, and transportation, alongside three constitutional amendments on voting, abortion, and related rights. The ballot also features high-profile federal and state races, including U.S. Senate and House contests and a Prince William County special House of Delegates election, with early voting already underway in several states.

William Carey's Enquiry and SailingGood News — FROM 1793William Carey publishes his famous Enquiry and departs for India.

Iron Rock Payments CEO Credits Early Internships for Later Success — 1dFrisco entrepreneur William Stapleton, CEO of Iron Rock Payments, urges students and early-career professionals to seek meaningful experience and lifelong learning rather than waiting for opportunities, drawing from his rise from unpaid internships to leadership roles. He emphasizes internships as a critical stepping stone and cites the broader trend of graduates completing internships to build long-term careers.

Derek Foss His rise shows how taking initiative early beats hoping something falls into your lap after graduation.

William Booth Finds Salvation Army VisionGood News — FROM 1844William Booth kneels in a Nottingham chapel and later founds the Salvation Army.

William and Kate's response to Harry and Meghan UK return draws scrutiny — Sep 9, 2026

Prince William to represent King Charles at King Harald V funeral — Sep 8, 2026

Creed Takes Lead on Overtime Restart to Win at Bristol — 19hSheldon Creed extended his O'Reilly Series points lead by winning the Food City 300 at Bristol, with a late surge past William Sawalich while Kvapil faced a brake failure hindering his finish, and the race featured a weather-canceled qualifying session that left Creed on the front row alongside Jesse Love. The Bristol weekend also highlighted a $11.23 million Cup Series purse for 2026, and a pole position for Love with Creed on the front row once qualifying was canceled due to bad weather.

Jared Kim Creed's late pass on that restart showed why he's leading the points, weather or not.

Prince William among royals set to attend King Harald V's funeralWorld — Sep 7, 2026

William Carey Publishes EnquiryGood News — FROM 1792Cobbler calls church to missions

William Penn Founds PennsylvaniaGood News — FROM 1681Quaker establishes peaceful colony

William Tyndale Translates Bible into EnglishGood News — FROM 1526Translator martyred for Scriptures

William Wilberforce Begins Abolition CampaignGood News — FROM 1787Parliamentarian fights slave trade

Roger Williams Founds Rhode IslandGood News — FROM 1636Exile creates haven of tolerance

William Cowper's Deliverance from DespairGood News — FROM 1764Poet rescued from suicidal depression through Scripture.

William Wilberforce Campaigns 46 Years for AbolitionGood News — FROM 1787Parliamentarian introduces bill until slavery ends.

Wrestler Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams dies at 48 after in-ring collapse — Sep 6, 2026Wrestler Andy Williams, known as The Butcher, collapsed during Enjoy Wrestling’s Five Years show in Millvale, Pennsylvania, with doctors performing CPR and the event's remainder canceled as he was taken to Allegheny General Hospital. Reports then circulated that Williams had died, prompting a clash between promotional statements and fan outlets before later confirmation of the death in updates from sources familiar with the case.

William Wilberforce's Clapham ConversionGood News — FROM 1785Parliamentarian Wilberforce meets John Newton and commits to abolition.

Prince William Launches Nationwide Suicide Prevention Sports Toolkit — Sep 9, 2026Prince William has launched On Your Side, a sport-focused toolkit and awareness campaign to help individuals spot warning signs of suicide and offer timely support, with a focus on reaching men under 50 and coinciding with World Suicide Prevention Day. The initiative is backed by the Royal Foundation and more than 70 organizations, including the FA, Premier League, and Team GB, and includes a promotional film and commitments from major sports bodies to implement the toolkit across levels of sport.

Derek Foss Sports bodies committing to this could save lives if they follow through with actual sessions for coaches.

Charley Pride Makes Grand Ole Opry History — Sep 9, 2026A trio of landmark moments in American roots music are highlighted: Elvis Presley’s early hit “I Forgot to Remember to Forget” helped launch his country-chart dominance and was later reinterpreted by Bob Dylan, while Bill Monroe is celebrated as the bluegrass pioneer who shaped the genre before his death; the legacy of Hank Williams’ material continues as Charley Pride made history as the first Black artist to perform on the Grand Ole Opry, opening with Williams’ ballad and helping broaden country’s reach, with legends like Linda Ronstadt later covering the same songs.

John Legend Announces Pharrell-Produced Album Muse Due October 23 — Sep 8, 2026John Legend has unveiled Muse, a 16-track collaboration with Pharrell Williams described as a Black James Bond aesthetic, with Daylight as the leading single ahead of its October 23, 2026 release, and featuring guests like Pharrell on multiple tracks and Clipse on Bodies On The Floor. The project, produced entirely by Pharrell and recorded during a Paris session, marks Legend’s first full-length with Williams and comes as he also begins a management shift to Roc Nation.

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.