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Atavistik-Roche pact sets $70 million upfront and up to $1.9 billion in milestones
Atavistik Bio signed a Roche deal to develop oral drugs for cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic diseases. It will receive $70 million upfront and could earn up to $1.9 billion in research, development and commercial milestones, plus royalties on sales of approved drugs. -
Mid-stage Alzheimer’s psychosis trial falls short for Acadia’s remlifanserin
Acadia said remlifanserin missed a mid-stage trial’s main goal for Alzheimer’s psychosis: 60 mg improved hallucinations and delusions versus placebo, but not enough after six weeks. The result was statistically significant on a key secondary measure of psychosis severity. -
Cleveland can clinch playoff berth Thursday; White Sox are one game back
After Boston's 1-0 win Wednesday, Cleveland can clinch a postseason berth with a victory over the Red Sox at Fenway on Thursday; Texas' loss put the Guardians in position. They have four regular-season games left and lead the White Sox by one in the AL Central. -
Bills fans' Week 3 rooting guide puts a Chargers win first
A Week 3 rooting guide for Buffalo Bills fans puts a win over the Chargers first: Buffalo could reach 3-0 on Sunday. It also backs Jacksonville, Detroit and Kansas City over the Patriots, Jets and Dolphins, with other choices shaped by tiebreakers and draft position. -
Five-star OL Antijuan Wilkes Jr. expected for second Michigan visit
Five-star 2028 offensive lineman Antijuan Wilkes Jr. is expected to attend Michigan’s Saturday game against Iowa, making his second Wolverines visit in three weekends, On3 reports. The Cass Tech recruit is ranked No. 11 nationally and No. 1 in Michigan. -
Los Angeles Queens win inaugural WPBL title with 3-2 series victory
The Los Angeles Queens won the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League title, taking the series 3-2 over the San Francisco Firebells. After falling behind 2-0, San Francisco forced a deciding game, but Ayami Sato held the Firebells to five hits over seven innings. -
Giants face offensive changes after Jaxson Dart’s season-ending injury
Jaxson Dart’s PCL and meniscus injuries against the Rams will end his season and require surgery. The Giants turn to Jameis Winston, whose lack of Dart’s mobility may force changes to an offense built around a quarterback who could run as well as pass. -
Tyler Shough’s fourth-quarter play makes a Saints QB future look plausible
The Saints are 1-1 after Tyler Shough helped secure a 24-17 comeback win over Baltimore, following a 31-30 overtime loss to Detroit. In fourth quarters, he is 24-of-31 for 277 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions; the analysis sees promise beyond late rallies. -
Cardinals writer would non-tender Gorman; $40.6m projected if O’Brien qualifies
An SB Nation writer would tender eight of the Cardinals’ nine arbitration-eligible players, plus Riley O’Brien if he qualifies for Super Two, while non-tendering Nolan Gorman. In that case, the tenders are estimated to add $40.6 million next season. -
AI panel examines a “human survival premium” and adoption beyond tech
One Yahoo Finance panelist said markets contain a “human survival premium,” citing an estimated $150 trillion global market cap when microcaps and frontier stocks are included. Panelists also discussed cheaper AI’s potential benefits for users. -
Jordan Aaron Hall recalls singing for Debbie Allen at ‘A Different World’ callback
Jordan Aaron Hall says Debbie Allen asked him to sing at his “A Different World” callback after spotting his musical-theater degree. His singing impressed Allen; Hall got a screen test that afternoon. He plays Amir in Netflix’s sequel, premiering Sept. 24. -
Falcons’ Packers test could boost hopes or leave them 0-3
Atlanta visits Green Bay on Thursday with Michael Penix Jr. set for his season debut. A win could restore confidence and, with favorable results, tie the Falcons with NFC South leaders by record; a loss would drop them to 0-3 before Monday’s Saints game. -
Steelers’ line reshuffle questioned after 20-3 loss to Patriots
A SB Nation analysis argues Pittsburgh’s offensive-line reshuffle has weakened the unit: Mason McCormick and Troy Fautanu moved from right to left, while Spencer Anderson allowed seven pressures at right guard in a 20-3 loss to New England, which sacked Aaron Rodgers four times. -
Bradfield sets Norfolk steals record while awaiting an Orioles debut
Enrique Bradfield Jr. remains in Triple-A after 88 games with Norfolk in 2026, batting .263/.344/.363 without an MLB debut. His 36 steals set a Norfolk single-season record, but his ability to hit major-league pitching remains unresolved ahead of a possible 2027 debut. -
Slouchy bags move from Gen Z thrift finds into mainstream fashion
Slouchy handbags have spread from Gen Z shoppers’ thrifted finds into mainstream fashion. Coach, Kate Spade, Gucci, Celine and Givenchy are releasing or adapting designs; Google data show searches for “slouchy bag” up 140% from a year earlier. -
Peter Andersen says 10-year yields above 5% don't dictate stock values
Andersen Capital Management CEO Peter Andersen said he is not worried about the 10-year Treasury yield above 5%, arguing rates alone do not dictate stock values. Companies with strong cash flow, he said, can better handle higher costs than heavily indebted firms. -
PepsiCo to end production and warehousing at Cheverly plant after 143 layoffs
PepsiCo laid off 143 workers at its Cheverly, Maryland, bottling plant Sept. 14 and plans to end manufacturing and warehouse operations. It said sales and delivery jobs would not be affected, citing changes in consumer demand, technology and its operating network. -
LSU draft projection places Sam Leavitt in fifth round after two poor games
After LSU's loss to Ole Miss, an updated draft-stock projection puts OT Jordan Seaton and TE Trey'Dez Green in the first round, while QB Sam Leavitt drops from Day 2 to Round 5 after two poor performances. S Dashawn Spears is out for the season. -
Chiefs top Week 3 survivor picks, with Packers value and two traps flagged
For Week 3 NFL survivor pools, SB Nation’s guide names Kansas City (-11.5 over Miami) the safest choice and Green Bay (-5.5 over Atlanta) the value pick. It flags Buffalo and Seattle as traps despite expecting both to win; the writer says personal picks will be updated Sunday. -
Denver must contain Stafford and sharpen its offense to beat the Rams
The preview says Denver must slow Matthew Stafford, stay committed to the run and improve on third down and in the red zone to beat the Rams Sunday night. The Broncos have converted 6 of 23 third downs and 3 of 7 red-zone trips this season. -
Price Club's 1976 San Diego hangar store helped lay Costco's groundwork
Sol and Robert Price opened Price Club in a former San Diego airplane hangar in 1976. Widely considered America's first members-only discount chain, it sold bulk goods; the Morena Boulevard site now operates as Costco warehouse No. 401. -
Former classmates recall four future first and second ladies outshining husbands in law school
Former classmates and professors recalled Usha Vance, Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton and Marilyn Quayle as stronger law students than their future husbands. Political scientists cited sexism and a gender gap in ambition as barriers to women seeking office. -
Big Lead forecasts 10-3 Falcons win over Packers in Week 3
The Big Lead predicts Atlanta will beat Green Bay 10-3 Thursday after a scoreless first half, with Michael Penix Jr. throwing a late touchdown to Kyle Pitts Sr. and the Falcons recovering a Jordan Love fumble. It also forecasts a tough night for Bijan Robinson.
