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ESPN’s 2026 MLB report card puts Brewers and Rays at the top
ESPN gave the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays the only A+ grades in its 2026 MLB report card; the Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners each got an F. The Brewers set a franchise wins record, and the Rays clinched the AL’s best record. -
Schefter: Giants have not called Vikings about J.J. McCarthy
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Giants have not contacted Minnesota about trading for J.J. McCarthy after Jaxson Dart was lost for the season Monday. The Vikings have three quarterbacks with injury histories, and the article argues that makes a McCarthy deal unlikely. -
Devils pencil in Jake Allen as starter for 2026-27 season
Jake Allen is penciled in as New Jersey’s 2026-27 starter after Jacob Markstrom moved to Florida; Nico Daws is the likely backup. Allen’s expected workload increase and Daws’s limited NHL experience leave questions; David Rittich is likely to start in Utica as depth. -
North Carolina tax preparer sentenced to over 2 years, ordered to pay $1.5M
Danielle Melissa Staten was sentenced to over two years in prison for helping prepare false tax returns. Prosecutors said she fabricated clients’ income and expenses to boost refunds; she must pay the IRS $1,508,171 and serve a year of supervised release. -
Brissett cites Wilson’s $25 million deal while defending Harrison
After Arizona's 31-7 loss to Seattle, quarterback Jacoby Brissett defended Marvin Harrison Jr. by pointing to Michael Wilson's offseason contract. Wilson, whose three-year deal averages $25 million a season, had two catches for 18 yards on seven targets. -
Lukashenko pardons 15 prisoners after talks with Trump envoy
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 15 prisoners on Thursday, after talks last week with US President Donald Trump’s envoy John Coale. Lukashenko’s office said 10 were women and 13 had committed “crimes of an extremist nature.” -
Reddit commenters share 16 behaviors that quickly reduced attraction
BuzzFeed compiled 16 r/AskReddit replies from people describing what quickly reduced their attraction to a date they initially found attractive; examples included rudeness to service staff, reckless driving, poor hygiene, littering and mocking others. -
Vickie Williams found guilty in 2022 killings of Florida retirees
Vickie Lynn Williams was found guilty on two first-degree murder counts in the 2022 stabbing deaths of retired Mount Dora couple Darryl, 83, and Sharon Getman, 80. Prosecutors said she fled in their green Kia Soul after taking jewelry and paintings. -
Craig Melvin jokes after Dylan Dreyer asks about GLP-1 use
On the Sept. 24 “Today” show, Dylan Dreyer said she had asked Craig Melvin off camera whether he uses a GLP-1 injection. Melvin joked she thought he should take one; he confirmed losing some weight but did not confirm or deny using the medication. -
Freida Parton denies estate feud as judge grants temporary restraining order against Bryan Seaver
Freida Parton says there is no feud over Dolly’s estate. A judge’s temporary restraining order requires Dolly’s nephew Bryan Seaver to stay away from She's Alive employees and certain others connected to the dispute; he disputes that his messages were threats. -
Padres’ 5-1 win over the Dodgers puts them atop NL Wild Card standings
San Diego beat Los Angeles 5-1 Wednesday to even their series, with Manny Machado’s fourth-inning homer giving the Padres a lead they never lost. Losses by Chicago and Philadelphia moved San Diego into the NL’s top Wild Card spot. -
After an 0-2 opening, Falcons have four areas to fix before primetime stretch
After starting 0-2, Atlanta needs better quarterback play, a steadier offensive line, tighter secondary coverage and sharper play-calling, the analysis argues. Michael Penix Jr. is expected back Thursday against Green Bay after Cooper Rush struggled under center. -
Between the Links examines Van’s defense and Tsarukyan’s UFC 331 win
MMA Fighting’s “Between the Links” panel will examine UFC 331 fallout: Joshua Van defended his title against Alexandre Pantoja, while Arman Tsarukyan knocked out Mauricio Ruffy to earn a shot at Justin Gaethje and the lightweight title. -
Johnson’s early House adjournment draws ‘do-nothing Congress’ charge from Democrats
Speaker Mike Johnson sent House members home early to campaign before the midterms; the House adjourned Thursday two minutes after convening. Democrats accused Republicans of absenteeism and presiding over a “do-nothing Congress,” citing 63 canceled voting days. -
Josh Naylor reflects on a tough Mariners year and mentoring young players
Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor said the team had a tough 2026 and did not achieve its goals; in his first full season with Seattle, he has focused on mentoring younger infielders and connecting with the local community. -
Jaxson Dart out for regular season as Smith urges Giants to pursue Shedeur Sanders
Stephen A. Smith urged the New York Giants to pursue Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders after Jaxson Dart was ruled out for the rest of the regular season. No trade is reported, and Jameis Winston is set to start for New York. -
Johnny Depp’s Yacht Thriller ‘Day Drinker’ Gets Its First Trailer
Lionsgate released the first trailer for the action-thriller “Day Drinker,” starring Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz and Madelyn Cline. Cline plays a bartender on a private yacht who serves Depp’s mysterious guest; the film opens March 26, 2027. -
Primark’s cautious U.S. expansion now spans 48 stores in 16 states
Primark’s latest U.S. store at Minnesota’s Mall of America takes it into a 16th state. With 48 stores nationwide, U.S. President Kevin Tulip says growth will remain cautious, focusing on brand awareness and strengthening existing markets. -
Aaron Judge seeks Yankees’ Wild Card return after Grade 2 calf strain
Aaron Judge says he is working to play in the Yankees’ Wild Card opener against Boston next Tuesday, less than two weeks after a Grade 2 calf strain. New York has not decided whether to roster him; manager Aaron Boone says they will see how he heals. -
Sony’s January 2028 cutoff for new PlayStation discs stands despite survey rumor
Sony’s confirmed plan to end disc production for new PlayStation games in January 2028 remains unchanged. An unverified report alleges the company surveyed developers about ending physical sales; no survey has surfaced, and Sony has not confirmed the claim. -
A four-person household’s SNAP maximum rises to $1,023 on Oct. 1
From Oct. 1, the maximum monthly SNAP benefit for a family of four in the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C., rises to $1,023, about 3% higher. Most households receive less: SNAP subtracts 30% of household net monthly income from the maximum. -
Gallego calls Trump's 'super intelligence' AI rebrand 'f***ing stupid'
Sen. Ruben Gallego called President Donald Trump’s effort to rebrand artificial intelligence as “super intelligence” “f***ing stupid.” Democrats are discussing guardrails, and Sen. Ron Wyden said they would investigate AI if they regain Senate control. -
Dolly Parton’s family includes six album collaborators and a nephew sued by her estate
After Dolly Parton died in August 2026, her nephew Bryan Seaver was dismissed as head of security and sued by her estate over alleged threats, which he denies. Six nieces and nephews contributed to her 2024 album, Smoky Mountain DNA. -
Microsoft's Brad Smith backs AI shutoffs; Jensen Huang says labs must close if containment fails
Microsoft President Brad Smith backed letting AI model makers, cloud providers and AI-agent controllers switch systems off, saying regulation could require it. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said labs should close if companies cannot contain their models. -
AMD tops $1 trillion as AI inference and data-center CPUs shape its growth case
AMD crossed a $1 trillion market value on Sept. 21 after its shares rose 187% year to date. The Motley Fool’s growth case points to AI inference and data-center CPUs, as well as large GPU supply deals with OpenAI and Meta that include warrants for AMD shares.
