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Tomasz Kosowski convicted of murdering lawyer Stephen Cozzi
Tomasz Kosowski was convicted of first-degree murder for killing lawyer Stephen Cozzi in 2023; Cozzi’s body remains missing. Prosecutors say Kosowski killed him in the firm restroom and dumped the remains in an Everglades dumpster; the state seeks the death penalty. -
Starling Thomas V joins Arizona’s active roster as Will Johnson goes on IR
The Arizona Cardinals placed cornerback Will Johnson on injured reserve and signed cornerback Starling Thomas V from the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced. The Cardinals also signed defensive lineman Jay Toia to the practice squad. -
DNA identifies Jason Landry's remains found near Luling after six years
DNA testing identified remains found near Luling, Texas, earlier this month as those of missing Texas State student Jason Landry, officials said Wednesday, ending a six-year search. Investigators report no evidence of foul play; the remains do not reveal how he died. -
Shaheen Jafargholi joins ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 as Fabian Salah
Shaheen Jafargholi will play indie musician Fabian Salah in “Heated Rivalry” Season 2, filming in Canada; Daniel Diemer will play athlete Ryan Price, Fabian’s love interest. Jafargholi said the story being told excites him; he is “honored” to join. -
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says $500 million deal reflected past performance
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said the Blue Jays’ 14-year, $500 million contract was based on his past performance, not what he would do in the future. In a down 2026 season, he has nine home runs and a .695 OPS through more than 140 games. -
Pittsburgh names 23 players for Thursday preseason matchup with Columbus
The Pittsburgh Penguins named 23 players for Thursday’s preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets: 14 forwards, seven defensemen and two goalies. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena, with radio coverage on 105.9 The X. -
Potter says Isak could start all four Sweden games, with recovery still to assess
Sweden manager Graham Potter says Liverpool striker Alexander Isak is fit and could start all four Nations League matches during the international break, but he will assess recovery and does not expect Isak to play every minute after an injury-hit season. -
Six of 12 high-budget public teams missed 2025 top 25; three did in 2026
Indiana topped the 12 publicly reported men’s basketball budgets at $32.04 million, but finished outside the top 25 in both 2025 and 2026. Six of the 12 teams were unranked in 2025 and three in 2026; private universities were excluded. -
Chicago’s league-leading run game sets up a test for Eagles’ Jordan Davis
An SB Nation preview says Jordan Davis will be central to stopping Swift and Monangai when Chicago hosts the Eagles Monday night. The Bears lead the NFL with 212.5 rushing yards per game entering Week 3; Philadelphia ranks 24th, allowing 127 rushing yards per game. -
Pac-12 teams face eight nonconference tests before league play begins
Eight Pac-12 teams play nonconference games this weekend before league play starts next week. The preview highlights 2-1 Boise State’s visit to 2-1 Western Michigan and predicts wins for Texas State, Boise State, Oregon State and Fresno State, putting the conference at 4-4. -
Gaethje backs Tsarukyan as next title challenger, calls Topuria undersized
Justin Gaethje says Arman Tsarukyan would be his next opponent if he defends the UFC lightweight title, which he won by stopping Ilia Topuria. Gaethje calls Topuria undersized for the division and says he has not decided whether to fight again while recovering from injuries. -
The Love Hypothesis cast: Lili Reinhart dates Jack Martin; Tom Bateman is married to Daisy Ridley
Lili Reinhart, who stars in The Love Hypothesis, has been dating actor Jack Martin since 2023; she messaged him after seeing his TikTok mocking Riverdale. Co-star Tom Bateman is married to Daisy Ridley. The Prime Video rom-com premiered Sept. 23. -
Watson aims to win Browns fans over as Carolina visits Sunday
Deshaun Watson hopes to earn Browns fans’ support with wins as he returns for Sunday’s home opener against Carolina. Cleveland is coming off a road win over Tampa Bay. In that game, Watson threw for more than 200 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. -
Judge sidelined as Yankees weigh Wild Card roster and third-base options
The Yankees are set to face Boston in the Wild Card Series after Tampa Bay clinched the AL East, but will be without Aaron Judge, who has a moderate right calf strain. Cam Schlittler and Max Fried are projected starters; third base remains unsettled. -
Marist poll: 45% say midterm vote will mainly oppose Trump
Forty-five percent of registered voters say their November midterm vote will be mainly against President Donald Trump, a Marist University poll found. That includes 80% of Democrats and 54% of independents; 35% of Republicans say he does not factor into their vote. -
Three news outlets challenge White House access ban in court
Reporters from three news outlets were denied entry to the White House complex. The outlets are challenging the restriction in court, alleging it targets their coverage and was imposed without due process. The case could influence how administrations control press access. -
Paramount agrees to 12-state settlement, but Warner deal remains unclosed
Paramount Skydance agreed to settle a 12-state antitrust case over its $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, but the merger remains unclosed and the settlement awaits court approval. The five-year pact includes film-output and U.S. production commitments. -
A Sun win could give Toronto and Connecticut equal 2027 top-pick odds
Toronto Tempo and Connecticut Sun meet Thursday in the Sun’s last Connecticut game before its move to Houston. A Sun win would leave both at 11-33, giving them equal 2027 No. 1-pick lottery odds under rules that factor in two-year records. -
Brock Bowers likely to play against Saints in Week 3, report says
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is more likely than not to play against the New Orleans Saints in Week 3, a report says, but his availability is not confirmed; practice concerns could keep him out. The Raiders are 2-0 without him. -
Uber’s free cash flow tops $10 billion as robotaxi fears weigh on shares
Uber’s market value fell nearly a third over the past year; shares closed at $69.89 on Sept. 22. Q2 bookings rose 22% in constant currency and trailing 12-month free cash flow topped $10 billion. Insider Monkey cites robotaxi fears, including Waymo’s exit. -
SB Nation writer again backs Natalie Nakase for WNBA Coach of the Year
SB Nation’s writer again votes for Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase as WNBA Coach of the Year, citing the team’s 31-12 record, second-best in the league, and 99.4 defensive rating, the WNBA’s best, after an eighth-seed finish last season. -
AI executives seek UN safeguards as US resists global oversight
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman urged the UN Security Council on Wednesday to set AI safeguards. Amodei warned poorly managed AI could risk humanity; Altman said people could lose control to AI. U.S. adviser Michael Kratsios opposed new global rules. -
NYPA plans $1.2 billion overhaul of Niagara plant's 13 generators
The New York Power Authority has earmarked $1.2 billion to upgrade all 13 generators at the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant over 15–20 years. NYPA says the work aims to keep the plant reliable for 50 years. The plant can help restore statewide power after a blackout. -
Qualcomm pitches two Snapdragon chips for on-device AI in premium Android phones
Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, two smartphone chips it is pitching for on-device AI and AI agents. The chips are intended for premium Android phones, where downloaded models can run on the device rather than relying on cloud services. -
Colleen Hoover says she remains proud of ‘It Ends with Us’ film
Author Colleen Hoover says she remains proud of the 2024 adaptation of her novel “It Ends with Us,” telling Variety she saw the completed film before learning of the dispute between stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. She said she feels for everyone involved. -
Leo Sun says he’d hold Vanguard’s VOO for 20 years
Motley Fool contributor Leo Sun says he would buy Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO) for a 20-year hold, citing its 0.03% annual expense ratio and broad index exposure. He says investors would need to withstand sharp market declines to pursue long-term gains. -
Brenden Schooler practices as Patriots begin his 21-day return window
The Patriots opened Brenden Schooler’s 21-day return-to-practice window Wednesday, and the 2025 captain practiced after missing all of training camp. He remains on the reserve/non-football injury list through Week 4 and cannot be activated before then. -
October Fed hike odds rise to about 70%, lifting dollar to a nearly two-month high
The dollar index rose 0.51% to 101.06 after touching 101.23, its highest since July 29, as strong US activity and Fed warnings of further hikes lifted the chance of at least a 25-basis-point October increase to about 70%, from roughly 53% before the data.
