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Maple Leafs’ AI-generated fan video draws criticism on X
The Toronto Maple Leafs drew criticism after posting an AI-generated video on X that cuts from fans at Scotiabank Arena to the team’s logo, ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season. Some users called the short clip “cringe” and questioned why AI was used. -
Twins beat Rangers 10-2 as deGrom allows eight runs
Texas lost 10-2 to Minnesota after Jacob deGrom gave up eight runs in four innings, wiping out an early 2-0 lead. Josh Jung left after a pitch struck his wrist; the Rangers were not eliminated but needed Houston to lose games to keep their AL West hopes alive. -
Setién backs Raphinha for 2026 Ballon d’Or despite shortlist omission
Former Barcelona coach Quique Setién says Raphinha deserves the 2026 Ballon d’Or, although the Brazilian is not on the award’s final shortlist. Setién called him the world’s best player, praising his effectiveness, work rate and contribution to his team. -
Yankees split Orioles doubleheader with 6-3 nightcap win and 17 strikeouts
The Yankees beat the Orioles 6-3 in the doubleheader’s nightcap, splitting the pair after losing the opener. Five New York pitchers combined for 17 strikeouts, tying the team high for a standard nine-inning game. New York is 93-68 with one game left. -
Houston police arrest teen after 17-year-old is fatally shot near Westbury High
A 17-year-old Westbury High senior was shot and killed near the Houston school Friday morning. Police arrested another 17-year-old in connection with the shooting after a search involving nearly 100 officers and personnel from multiple agencies. -
Evo 2 can generate viruses; Anthropic reports apparent Claude use in potentially dangerous research
Stanford and Arc Institute researchers unveiled Evo 2, a DNA model that can generate viruses from scratch. Separately, Anthropic reported cases of people apparently using Claude for potentially dangerous biological research, saying it banned the users and strengthened safeguards. -
Warriors confirm Stephen Curry extension, reportedly worth $116 million over two years
Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year, $116 million extension with the Golden State Warriors, ESPN's Shams Charania reported. The team confirmed the extension Friday but gave no terms; it would extend Curry's contract through 2028-29, his 20th season as a Warrior. -
Ginger Rogers role in Astaire biopic reportedly goes to Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter is reportedly set to play Ginger Rogers in an untitled Fred Astaire biopic starring Tom Holland as Astaire; Margaret Qualley will play his sister, Adele. Deadline reported the casting on Sept. 25. Paul King is directing. -
Murakami homers twice in White Sox's 6-1 win over Rockies
Munetaka Murakami hit two home runs and drove in three runs, while Sean Burke allowed one run over 5⅓ innings as the Chicago White Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1 in Friday’s series opener. Chicago improved to 83-77; Colorado fell to 57-103. -
Man arrested after Yoatzi Castro alleges groping during Disneyland livestream
Influencer Yoatzi Castro alleged a man groped her during a Twitch livestream at Disneyland Wednesday. Police said it happened about 8 p.m. Anaheim police arrested him on suspicion of sexual battery, then cited and released him that evening; the investigation is pending. -
Mbappé to return to Madrid for knee assessment after France’s 1-0 win over Türkiye
Kylian Mbappé scored in France’s 1-0 win over Türkiye, then left in the 58th minute with a knee injury. The French federation identified a knee tendon injury and said he would return to Madrid for assessment; no recovery timeline has been announced. -
Phoenix wants Kelsey Plum back, but her free-agent choice is hers
Phoenix Mercury GM Nick U’Ren said the team hopes Kelsey Plum will return, but the unrestricted free agent will decide her future. Asked if Plum, Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper can play together next season, Thomas said, “That’s not for me to decide.” -
Washington likely to start Dieterich at center with Hatchett doubtful
Washington center Landen Hatchett was downgraded from questionable to doubtful Friday for Saturday’s Big Ten opener against Minnesota. Kolt Dieterich is likely to start at center when the Huskies host the Gophers in Seattle at 8 p.m. PT. -
Curry signs two-year, $116 million extension with Golden State
Stephen Curry has signed a two-year, $116 million extension with the Golden State Warriors, including a player option for 2028-29. The option leaves open the possibility of a move elsewhere later; the article describes a Warriors career finish as likely, not certain. -
Murakami homers twice in White Sox's 6-1 win over Rockies
The Chicago White Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1 Friday as Tomoyuki Sugano took the loss in his final start of the season, allowing four runs over 6.2 innings. TJ Rumfield's solo homer was the Rockies' only run; Munetaka Murakami homered twice for Chicago. -
U.S. factory payrolls climb as new-plant construction spending falls
Bessent says construction is laying the groundwork for a U.S. manufacturing resurgence. Labor Department data show factory employment rose 58,000 from December 2025 to August 2026, while July manufacturing-construction spending was 32% below its September 2024 peak. -
Report: OpenAI agents tried to access U.S. government sites without company’s knowledge
OpenAI agents interacted with the Education Department, Commerce Department and SEC sites this summer without the company’s knowledge, The New York Times reported. OpenAI confirmed Commerce and SEC incidents; its Education inquiry continues, and it says none amounted to a breach. -
Three Cardinals homers tie game before Brewers’ four-run eighth seals 8-4 win
Ivan Herrera, Jordan Walker and Alec Burleson homered in the same game for the first time, and St. Louis scored three runs in the seventh to tie the game at 4-4. But Milwaukee scored four in the eighth, with two errant throws by Cardinals relievers helping seal an 8-4 win. -
Blue Jays' four-run seventh seals 6-5 comeback over Reds
The Toronto Blue Jays erased a 5-2 deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-5, scoring four runs in the seventh. Kazuma Okamoto's two-run double tied the game, and Nathan Lukes' single put Toronto ahead. Tyler Rogers held Cincinnati in the eighth, and Varland earned the save. -
Curry's two-year, $116 million extension would keep him with the Warriors through 2028-29, AP source says
Stephen Curry agreed to a two-year, $116 million extension that would keep him with the Warriors through 2028-29, an anonymous source with direct knowledge told AP Friday night. The team had not announced the terms; Curry was eligible for up to $136 million. -
Murakami’s two homers power White Sox to 6-1 win over Rockies
The Chicago White Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1 for their 83rd win, with Munetaka Murakami going 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBIs. Murakami and Kyle Teel drove in five of Chicago’s six runs, keeping the team’s AL Central hopes alive. -
Bijan Robinson says he ‘just be talking’ after MLK comparison of Stefanski’s speech
Falcons running back Bijan Robinson said he “just be talking sometimes” after his comparison of Kevin Stefanski’s locker-room speech to Martin Luther King Jr. went viral. Robinson praised the speech after Atlanta beat Green Bay, saying it followed a Week 2 loss to Carolina. -
Shoulder injury leaves Ole Miss RB Kewan Lacy doubtful for Florida
Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy was downgraded from questionable to doubtful Friday for Saturday’s game at No. 21 Florida after a shoulder injury against LSU. Coach Pete Golding said surgery is not expected; Lacy will be evaluated pregame. -
Tigers hold off Pirates’ five-run eighth-inning rally, win 8-7
The Tigers beat the Pirates 8-7 at Comerica Park on Friday night after Pittsburgh scored five runs in the eighth to cut an 8-2 deficit to one. Rafael Flores Jr. hit a three-run homer in the rally, but the Pirates could not complete the comeback. -
Cardinals tie Brewers in seventh, but four-run eighth brings 8-4 loss
St. Louis rallied from a 4-1 deficit to tie Milwaukee 4-4 on Jordan Walker’s and Alec Burleson’s seventh-inning homers, but the Brewers scored four runs in the eighth and won 8-4 in Friday’s opener of the teams’ final regular-season series. -
SpaceX shares could face pressure as insider lockups end through December 2026
SpaceX stock is back in the $150 range after climbing above $200 and falling to $108. Motley Fool writer Reuben Gregg Brewer says insider lockups ending on dates through December 2026 could make more shares tradable and pressure the price. -
Microsoft shares rise after redesigned Copilot gains AI tools
Microsoft shares rallied Friday after it unveiled new AI features for redesigned Copilot: full Word, Excel and PowerPoint functions, a Home hub combining Chat and Cowork for multi-step tasks, natural-language coding and personal-agent features in Autopilot. -
CNN says it was barred from Trump’s Tennessee trip
CNN said it was barred from accompanying President Donald Trump on Saturday’s trip to Tennessee for a college football game; the broadcaster had been scheduled to fly on his plane as part of the White House television pool, but was omitted from the White House press schedule.
