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Chris Hansen says Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ departs from reality
Chris Hansen says A24’s Primetime, with Robert Pattinson playing a fictionalized version of him, departs sharply from his experience investigating predators. He criticized the studio for not consulting him and called the film overly dramatized. -
Lions expect rookie Keith Abney to get more work against Jets
Detroit expects rookie cornerback Keith Abney to take on a larger role against the New York Jets in Week 3 after secondary injuries. Coach Dan Campbell said Abney has shown he deserves more responsibility; the fifth-round pick may also get work at safety. -
Silent Hill: Townfall brings the horror franchise to a fictional Scottish island
Silent Hill: Townfall, released Thursday, takes the horror series to a fictional Scottish island for the first time. The BBC review praised its tense atmosphere and inventive design, but found some encounters frustrating; weapons degrade and ammunition is scarce. -
Phillies' Luis Arraez could go on injured list if ankle doesn't improve
MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki reported Phillies manager Don Mattingly called Luis Arraez’s ankle update “kind of not a great one.” Zolecki said the team appeared to hope Arraez might improve enough to pinch-hit; a stint on the injured list was possible if he did not. -
Houthi escalation against Saudi Arabia condemned by UN Council members
UN Security Council members condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the Houthis’ military escalation in Yemen. A joint statement said the actions risk widening the conflict, threatening maritime security and international trade, and undermining peace efforts in Yemen. -
Four Saturday four-ball matches set as Internationals lead Presidents Cup 7-3
The International team takes a 7-3 lead into Saturday, Sept. 26, at the 2026 Presidents Cup after sweeping Friday’s five matches. Four morning four-balls begin at 8:02 a.m. ET; Golf Channel airs the first hour, followed by NBC/Peacock from 9 a.m. -
Yankees’ Yarbrough and Orioles’ Young set for doubleheader nightcap
Ryan Yarbrough is scheduled to start for the Yankees against Baltimore’s Brandon Young in Friday’s 7:30 p.m. ET doubleheader nightcap at Yankee Stadium. New York will host Boston in the Wild Card round; Baltimore is eliminated from playoff contention. -
Supreme Court leaves Missouri’s 2022 map in place for November
The Supreme Court blocked an appeals court order that would have switched Missouri to a Republican-backed 2025 map, leaving the 2022 map in place for November’s election as voting has begun. That map has seven Republican-leaning and two Democratic-leaning seats. -
JetBlue lifts third-quarter revenue forecast as cost projections rise
JetBlue raised its third-quarter forecast for revenue per available seat mile to 17%–20% growth year over year, up from 12.5%–16.5%. It raised cost estimates after July–August weather and air-traffic disruptions drove cancellations, especially in the Northeast. -
Bill Giles, Phillies executive who became owner and CEO, dies at 92
Bill Giles, the longtime Philadelphia Phillies executive who became a part-owner and CEO, died Friday at his home in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, at age 92. He helped build the club’s 1980 World Series-winning team and remained chairman emeritus until his death. -
Zach Kraft accuses Democrats of blocking Trump's agenda for political gain
RNC's Zach Kraft accused Democrats of politically blocking Trump's agenda, citing a bill to shield electricity customers from added data-center power costs. The House passed it 417-3 on Sept. 16; Senate Democrats blocked an effort to pass it by unanimous consent the next day. -
Braves expect Robert Suarez to pitch in Miami before postseason roster decision
Atlanta reliever Robert Suarez returned Wednesday against Cincinnati after elbow discomfort sidelined him since June 19, giving up one run in an inning. Atlanta expects to use him Saturday in Miami for a final evaluation before setting the postseason roster. -
Montse Tomé takes charge of Pachuca as Tuzas sit seventh
Pachuca Femenil appointed Spain’s Montse Tomé as coach after Óscar “Rambo” Torres was let go by mutual agreement over poor tournament results. The Tuzas enter Week 9 seventh, outside playoff places, with seven points from eight games and four consecutive defeats. -
Sabathia says Yankees’ four aces boost their odds in short series
CC Sabathia says the Yankees’ rotation gives them a better chance in short playoff series. It features Cam Schlittler, Max Fried, Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon as New York opens a best-of-three Wild Card series against Boston Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. -
Sarah Stone weighs putter, 7-iron and hybrid options from the fringe
Golf instructor Sarah Stone says a putter is generally a safe way to keep a fringe shot on the ground, while a 7-iron and hybrid send the ball faster. She highlights hybrids for long, uphill shots that need to roll across the green. -
Left hamstring strain likely to sideline Hornets' Kon Knueppel at start of 2026-27 season
Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel is likely to miss the start of the 2026-27 season after straining his left hamstring, the team announced Friday. He finished second in Rookie of the Year voting last season and led the league with 273 made 3-pointers. -
No. 5 Indiana hosts Northwestern: kickoff time and how to watch
Northwestern visits No. 5 Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington tonight, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. CT. Fox will televise the game; streaming is available on Foxsports.com and the Fox Sports app, and WGN Radio 720 AM will carry it. -
Chris Olave’s versatility puts Raiders’ secondary to the test in Week 3
The Raiders’ secondary faces a tougher test Sunday at New Orleans: Chris Olave has 76 catches for 962 yards and six touchdowns in 11 games since Tyler Shough became the Saints’ starter. Las Vegas ranks 11th in the NFL with 368 passing yards allowed through two games. -
Novartis investor seeks board shake-up over acquisition oversight
Artisan Partners, one of Novartis’ 20 largest shareholders, called for a board shake-up to improve acquisition oversight after two trial failures preceded an 11% one-day drop, erasing nearly $30 billion in market value and the stock’s 2026 gains. -
Roelf Meyer rejects Trump’s claim of genocide against white Afrikaners
South Africa’s new US envoy Roelf Meyer told the BBC a genocide targeting white Afrikaners “does not exist,” rejecting Trump’s claim. Police data show most crime victims, including on farms, are Black; farm violence accounts for a smaller number of homicides. -
Amazon lifts 2026 AI-led spending forecast to $220 billion amid bond sale
Amazon raised its 2026 capital-spending forecast to about $220 billion, largely for AI and cloud infrastructure, while turning to debt markets with a £4.25 billion bond offering. It also plans to invest more than $100 million in an advanced manufacturing site in Indiana. -
Tracking puts Packers’ pass-protection wins at 16% of dropbacks
After three games, Green Bay’s offensive line won in pass protection on just 16% of dropbacks, according to tracking Mina Kimes cited; the league average was near 50%. A SB Nation columnist says the unit has no clear fix and calls for line coach Luke Butkus to be fired. -
McGreevy scheduled to start as Cardinals open final series in Milwaukee
St. Louis begins its final series of the season Friday night in Milwaukee, with Michael McGreevy scheduled to face Brewers pitcher Robert Gasser. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. at American Family Field, and the game will be broadcast on Cardinals.tv. -
Motley Fool columnist sees better AI-stock options than Super Micro
Super Micro Computer’s revenue rose 93% in its latest quarter and 78% in fiscal 2026, but Motley Fool columnist Jeremy Bowman sees better AI-stock choices, including Nvidia, citing its 10.8% gross margin and legal risks despite a P/E of 13. -
Navan raises fiscal 2027 revenue and adjusted operating-income forecasts again
Navan raised its fiscal 2027 revenue and adjusted operating-income forecasts for a second time, citing business-travel demand. It now expects $927 million-$933 million in revenue and agreed to buy AI-powered event-management platform BoomPop for up to $95 million in cash and in? -
Tropicana Field to host Red Sox-Cubs finale amid nor’easter threat
The Red Sox and Cubs will play their series finale at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, not Fenway Park, because of a nor’easter threat. First pitch is 3:05 p.m. ET Sunday, Sept. 27, rather than 7:15 p.m. Saturday; Boston said tickets will be fully refunded. -
Grizzlies waive D’Angelo Russell, who reportedly wants a playoff contender
The Memphis Grizzlies waived guard D’Angelo Russell on Friday while trimming their roster, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. The move could let Russell join another team before the season; NBA reporter Brett Siegel said he wants to play for a playoff contender. -
Motley Fool sees more upside in AbbVie than J&J for 2026
The Motley Fool sees greater upside in AbbVie, citing its 18.8x forward P/E and pipeline, compared with Johnson & Johnson’s 23.5x. J&J posted the higher FY2025 net margin; AbbVie faces patent and revenue-concentration risks, while J&J faces talc litigation.
