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A benching may be best for Mike Sainristil, Commanders columnist argues
A Commanders columnist argues that benching Mike Sainristil may be the best response to his poor first two games of the 2026 season, in which he played a major role in both Washington losses. The piece also weighs moving him to safety or receiver, or trading him. -
Nine SB Nation writers share six unanimous NFL Week 3 picks
Nine SB Nation writers' Week 3 picks included six unanimous calls: Bills over Chargers, Lions over Jets, Seahawks over Commanders, Chiefs over Dolphins, 49ers over Cardinals and Eagles over Bears. Eight of nine also chose the Packers, Texans and Jaguars. -
Dillon Dingler wins Tigers’ 2026 Heart and Hustle award
Dillon Dingler won the Detroit Tigers’ 2026 Heart and Hustle award with 5.0 fWAR and a 109 wRC+, despite an August-September slump. The article credits his elite catching defense and points to workload and plate discipline in assessing the late fade. -
Mizzou’s Gans Creek Classic gives Tigers a tougher test before Wisconsin
Missouri hosts the eighth annual Gans Creek Classic on Friday, Sept. 25, with the women’s 6K at 8 a.m. and men’s 8K at 9 a.m. SEC, Big Ten and ACC programs are among the field, giving the Tigers a midseason test before the Wisconsin Nuttycombe Invitational. -
Georgia Tech opens ACC play at Stanford after uneven start
Georgia Tech visits Stanford this weekend in what the preview calls a toss-up after the Jackets' uneven first three games. Stanford is 0-2 in ACC play after losses to Miami and Duke by a combined 80-13; Tech is seeking its first conference win. -
Air Force seeks to even its conference record at Nevada
Air Force visits Nevada Saturday seeking to even its Mountain West record after a North Dakota State loss left the Falcons 0-1 in conference play. The game opens a 10-week run without a bye for Air Force; Nevada is coming off a loss to Montana State. -
Eight scoreless innings strengthen Carlos Rodón's Yankees playoff case
On Sept. 22, Carlos Rodón delivered eight scoreless innings, tying his longest outing with the Yankees and lowering his season ERA to 2.67. He struck out Tampa Bay's Liam Hicks on a slider set up by four-seamers, bolstering his playoff case, though a rotation spot is not assured. -
Week 4 CFP forecast picks Texas to beat Notre Dame for title
SB Nation’s Week 4 College Football Playoff forecast seeds Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame and Ole Miss in the top four and predicts Texas to beat Notre Dame for the national title. Its 12-team bracket also includes Boise State, BYU, USC and LSU. -
Himon's three touchdown catches fuel Northwestern's 41-7 win over Colorado
Northwestern beat Colorado 41-7 at home Saturday, converting a fumble and an interception into early scoring chances. Quarterback Chiles scored twice on runs, while Joseph Himon II caught three touchdown passes for 46 yards in the Wildcats’ dominant win. -
Lab tests show sliding water droplets can damage protective coatings
A Nature study found that water drops sliding across insulating surfaces damaged a Teflon coating after 3,000 impacts; the coating showed no signs of damage when drops did not slide. Researchers say the drops’ charge can break down the coating, exposing metal to water. -
Market Hang panel flags debt and slowdown risks in AI buildout
Market Hang panelists said debt is funding the AI buildout and warned an abrupt slowdown could send shock waves. They said spending is weighing on company balance sheets; some firms are turning cash-negative and may need higher service prices to bring in revenue. -
TSA officers find couple’s pocketknife hidden in toothpaste tube
At Dallas Love Field, TSA officers found a married couple’s pocketknife concealed inside a toothpaste tube in their carry-on; the couple said their son suggested hiding it, then surrendered the knife and continued on their flight without penalties. -
Jesus Luzardo’s shoulder health could shape the Phillies’ postseason run
The Phillies’ postseason magic number is two; a deep playoff run may hinge on Jesus Luzardo, questionable with shoulder inflammation. A rival MLB executive told ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez Philadelphia would be his pick among October contenders if Luzardo is healthy. -
Tesla's Q3 delivery forecasts range from 435,000 to 475,000 ahead of Oct. 2 report
Tesla is expected to report third-quarter production and deliveries on Oct. 2. Delivery estimates range from Goldman Sachs’ 435,000 to Barclays’ 475,000, with consensus near 461,000; the report may also provide clues on Cybercab and Semi production. -
Motley Fool columnist would put $1,000 or more into Realty Income
Motley Fool columnist Leo Sun says he would invest $1,000 or more in Realty Income despite rising bond yields, citing its 5.9% forward yield and projected 2026 adjusted funds from operations of $4.44–$4.45 per share, above its $3.26 forward dividend. -
White House reportedly wants U.S. review before OpenAI and Anthropic models reach British testers
The White House asked OpenAI and Anthropic to withhold new models from British testers until a U.S. review, Politico reported, citing a person familiar with the matter and a senior U.S. administration official. It aims to check U.S. system security before sharing with partners. -
Federal jury convicts John Livigni in Washington Square drug conspiracy
On Sept. 23, a federal jury convicted John Livigni of conspiring to distribute narcotics resulting in death. Prosecutors said his ring sold fentanyl, heroin and crack around Washington Square Park from 2020 to October 2025 and supplied drugs linked to two fatal overdoses. -
Two Fed policymakers say another hike may be needed as inflation stays high
Philadelphia Fed's Anna Paulson said modest further tightening may be warranted if conditions evolve as expected; New York Fed's John Williams said another hike may be appropriate by year-end. The Fed's benchmark rate is 3.75%-4.00%, and July PCE inflation was 3.7%. -
Week 3 NFL primetime slate: kickoff times and TV services
Week 3’s primetime slate (all times ET): Falcons at Packers Thursday, Sept. 24, at 8:15 p.m. on Amazon Prime Video; Rams at Broncos Sunday, Sept. 27, at 8:20 p.m. on NBC/Peacock; and Eagles at Bears Monday, Sept. 28, at 8:15 p.m. on ESPN/ABC/ESPN Unlimited. -
Francisco Mendiola faces four charges after Miami airport gunfire
Francisco Ivan Mendiola, 31, faces four charges after a deputy saw him fire a semiautomatic handgun from a Miami International Airport parking garage toward a terminal around 4 p.m. Sept. 23. Shots hit a trash can and an unoccupied car; no one was injured. -
Anna Wolfe discovered she was pregnant in labor, then welcomed daughter Jade
Missouri resident Anna Wolfe, who did not know she was pregnant, went to a hospital at 4 a.m. after pain began around midnight in August and learned she was in labor. She gave birth to daughter Jade two hours later; the baby went home Sept. 21. -
Jack Daniel’s buyers choose smaller bottles over cheaper brands, CEO says
Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting says Jack Daniel’s drinkers are choosing smaller bottles instead of cheaper brands as they cut spending; smaller sizes have grown faster than large ones for a couple of years. He said the option lets fans stick with the brand. -
Alabama survey finds broad backing for rules on private schools taking vouchers
A Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama survey found respondents nearly split on the 2024 CHOOSE Act: 50% opposed it and 48% supported it. Still, 73%–94% favored rules for private schools taking voucher funds, including audits and academic standards. -
Gronkowski’s advice to Brady: find someone like his mom, not his mom
Rob Gronkowski said Tom Brady needs a partner who is kind, sweet and positive, suggesting someone “like” his mother, Diane, then clarifying he meant someone similar—not his mother herself. He made the joke on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle Thursday. -
Bitcoin drops to $84,209 as Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs
Bitcoin fell 1.6% to $84,208.97 on Sept. 24 as U.S. Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs, giving back gains from a Sept. 22 move above $87,000. The 30-year yield reached about 5.44%, its highest since 2004, while the 10-year topped 5.13%, its highest since 2007.
