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Klatt says Arch Manning's next step is playing well on the road
FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt said Arch Manning has not been impressive overall after three games and must take the next step by playing well on the road and anticipating throws. No. 1 Texas (3-0) visits No. 14 Tennessee (3-0) in Knoxville on Saturday. -
Anonymous MLB executive predicts Padres' 2026 World Series win, citing bullpen
An anonymous MLB executive told ESPN’s Buster Olney he expects the Padres to win the 2026 World Series, citing their bullpen; he said postseason off-days will help what he called the best bullpen. San Diego is still trying to clinch an NL Wild Card spot. -
Hall, Stankoven and Blake set for Carolina preseason debuts vs. Nashville
The Carolina Hurricanes meet the Nashville Predators tonight at 7 p.m. at Greensboro’s First Horizon Coliseum. Taylor Hall, Logan Stankoven and Jackson Blake are set for their preseason debuts, and Pyotr Kochetkov will start in goal. -
CBS updates NYCC lineup for Ghosts, Eternally Yours, NCIS: New York and Einstein
CBS’s updated New York Comic Con lineup puts Ghosts and new vampire comedy Eternally Yours on the Main Stage Oct. 9, 1:45–3 p.m. ET; NCIS: New York follows Oct. 11, 11 a.m.–noon ET, and Einstein gets a pilot screening and panel that day, 1:45–2:45 p.m. ET in Room 409. -
A Grand Teton whitebark pine sets an age record at about 1,289 years
Jared Friedman found a whitebark pine in Grand Teton National Park that was about 1,289 years old when mountain pine beetles killed it in 2021. It is the oldest recorded whitebark pine, 22 years older than the previous record; Friedman counted 1,275 rings and modeled 14 more. -
Forbes argues U.S. visa curbs could weaken AI competitiveness
A Carnegie China report says China is the largest source of elite AI talent, while Chinese talent’s flow to the U.S. has slowed; it links lower inflows to tighter visa rules for Chinese STEM graduate students. Forbes argues this could hurt U.S. AI competitiveness. -
AI-polished applications surge as referrals retain their interview edge
AI-polished applications no longer distinguish candidates, the article argues, making trusted referrals more valuable. Ashby’s 2021–24 analysis of 38 million applications found 40% of referred candidates reached interviews, versus 3% of inbound applicants. -
Louisville-Wake Forest’s rivalry history revisited ahead of 2026 game
Louisville hosts Wake Forest on Sept. 26, 2026, as a rivalry timeline revisits the teams’ history, from a disputed 1996 basketball finish to the 2016 disclosure that Louisville assistant Lonnie Galloway received some Wake plays from former coach Tommy Elrod. -
Sweet Shop opens its digital comics app to the public on iOS and Android
Seattle-based Sweet Shop has opened its public digital comics and manga app on iOS and Android after a beta that began in January. It lists more than 10,000 publisher-supplied titles; CEO Kenny Meyers says the beta drew 6,000 users. -
‘DreamQuil’ trailer sends Elizabeth Banks to a digital wellness retreat
PEOPLE’s DreamQuil trailer shows Elizabeth Banks as a frustrated housewife in a dystopian future entering a digital wellness retreat. The logline says a robot sent to assist her family encroaches on her life and identity after she returns; it opens Sept. 25. -
Washington ran well in its loss to Dallas as Daniels dislocated his elbow
Jayden Daniels dislocated the same elbow as last season on the final play of Washington’s loss to Dallas. His prognosis was unknown at publication; he could miss anywhere from three weeks to season’s end. Washington’s run game was a bright spot. -
Xiaomi 18 Fold has a 50MP telephoto; iPhone Duo reportedly lacks one
Xiaomi launched its 18 Fold in China in September with three Leica rear cameras, including a 200MP main sensor, and a 6,000mAh battery. The iPhone Duo is reported to have two rear cameras; Xiaomi's overseas availability is unconfirmed. -
250 Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada are slated to close this week
Starbucks plans 250 closures in the U.S. and Canada this week, about 1% of its North American footprint. COO Mike Grams said Starbucks sees no path to acceptable financial performance or doubts it can consistently deliver its desired customer and employee experience. -
Stephen A. Smith floats Browns QB Shedeur Sanders for Giants
With Jaxson Dart out for the rest of the regular season, the Giants will start Jameis Winston for now. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith urged New York to pursue Browns backup Shedeur Sanders, although the report says Cleveland is unlikely to trade him. -
Yolanda Hadid connected Brandi Glanville with doctors as she seeks care
Brandi Glanville said former co-star Yolanda Hadid connected her with doctors as she seeks treatment for facial disfigurement. Glanville said she used up her savings over three years seeking a diagnosis and now struggles to afford treatment. -
Cox sees Hyundai Motor Group passing Ford in Q3 U.S. sales
Cox expects Hyundai Motor Group to outsell Ford in third-quarter U.S. auto sales, citing Ford’s limited hybrid lineup, production problems and a rental-volume pullback. Asian automakers are forecast to surpass 50% of U.S. sales for a second straight quarter. -
Massachusetts report names SparrowMap, cites no indication of criminal intent
A Massachusetts fusion-center report named SparrowMap, a government-vehicle tracker, while saying it saw no indication that threat actors in the state planned criminal use of its data. Records obtained by Reason show Wisconsin’s fusion center redistributed the report. -
DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ posts 100% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score
DreamWorks’ animated adventure “Forgotten Island” stood at a 100% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score from 54 reviews as of Thursday morning, ahead of Thursday previews and its Friday nationwide opening. Its audience score and critics’ consensus are still pending. -
Drew Lock posts two strong games as questions surface about Sam Darnold
After Sam Darnold injured his glute on Seattle’s opening drive in Week 1, Drew Lock stepped in and threw for 440 yards and four touchdowns across wins over New England and Arizona. Seattle has not announced when Darnold will return. -
IRS says fake ‘Tribal Tax Credits’ do not exist, warns taxpayers of penalties
The IRS warns taxpayers that “Tribal Tax Credits” and similar promotions are fake ahead of the Oct. 15 extension deadline. Claiming one can lead to the proper tax being assessed, plus penalties and interest, and potentially fines or imprisonment. -
Stephen A. Smith heads to Brazil to promote Ravens-Cowboys matchup
ESPN sent Stephen A. Smith to Rio de Janeiro to build excitement for Sunday's Baltimore Ravens-Dallas Cowboys game in Brazil, which CBS will air. The Big Lead writer questions the trip's purpose but says Smith appears to be enjoying it. -
Texas to begin moving tens of thousands of delayed voter registrations to counties
Unsent Texas voter applications filed through the DPS driver’s-license portal will begin moving to county registrars this week; the statewide backlog is unknown. People who submit applications before Oct. 5 remain eligible to vote even if processing delays continue. -
Police identify missing Wichita woman found in suitcase at fire station
Two unidentified people brought a suitcase to a Wichita fire station on Sept. 16 and said it held a body; police found missing 67-year-old Lorretta Moody inside. Detectives are treating her death as a homicide, but no arrests have been made. -
Phillies' September slump raises lineup questions ahead of postseason
The Phillies have hit .229 with a .668 OPS in 658 September at-bats; NBC Sports Philadelphia's John Clark says Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner are batting .220 combined. Philadelphia lost to Milwaukee Wednesday and has not yet clinched a postseason berth. -
Blue Jays' 2026 playoff bid ends after Orioles loss amid power slump
Toronto was eliminated from 2026 postseason contention after losing the first game of a doubleheader against Baltimore. A sharp drop in power was a significant factor: the Blue Jays ranked 30th in MLB with 150 home runs as of Thursday. -
Germany’s reported Netherlands XI could give Treu a debut in Klopp’s first game
Bild reports Germany’s expected XI for tonight’s Nations League match against the Netherlands: ter Stegen; Treu, Schlotterbeck, Tah and Brown; Kimmich and Nmecha; Schade, Musiala and Adeyemi; Havertz. Treu could make his Germany debut in Jürgen Klopp’s first game in charge. -
NFL Week 3 forecast projects Bills to give Chargers a third loss
Ahead of NFL Week 3, the article picks Buffalo to beat Los Angeles 37-23, which would drop the 0-2 Chargers to 0-3, and Green Bay to edge Atlanta 28-24 Thursday. The writer reports a 9-7 record on last week's slate and a 19-12 season record for the picks.
