News archive — Page 49
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OKC Comets take PCL crown and advance to Triple-A final
The Oklahoma City Comets beat the Las Vegas Aviators 5-2 in Thursday’s decisive Game 3 at Las Vegas Ballpark, taking the Pacific Coast League Championship Series 2-1. They will face the Rochester Red Wings in the Triple-A National Championship on Saturday. -
Indiana edges Northwestern as Josh Hoover and defense face scrutiny
Indiana edged Northwestern 29-23 Friday, converting a crucial third down in the final minute. The win kept the Hoosiers unbeaten but raised questions about Josh Hoover and the defense; Northwestern scored on its last four drives, including three touchdowns. -
Curry's two-year, $116 million Warriors extension is $20 million below max
Stephen Curry signed a two-year, $116 million extension with Golden State, taking $20 million less than the maximum. It keeps him under contract for three seasons; GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. called him the best face of a franchise in pro sports, on and off the court. -
Northwestern's second-half push falls short in 29-23 loss to No. 5 Indiana
Northwestern fell 29-23 to No. 5 Indiana despite a second-half push, after early mistakes and defensive struggles. Aidan Chiles threw for 293 yards and accounted for three all-purpose touchdowns, but the Wildcats allowed 472 total yards. -
Ruby Rose discusses 2019 Batwoman injury and two replacement discs
On the season 5 premiere of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, Ruby Rose said stunts on Batwoman in 2019 left her with two herniated discs near her spinal cord. She said she broke her neck twice and has two replacement discs, affecting her ability to do stunts. -
ABIVAX projects runway into Q4 2029 after cash use rises 54%
ABIVAX reported first-half 2026 operating cash use of €102.5 million, up from €66.6 million a year earlier. July's equity financing added €767.1 million net; the company projects its resources will fund operations into Q4 2029 under current assumptions. -
Nationals shift Saturday’s Mets game to 12:35 p.m. ahead of rain
The Nationals moved Saturday’s Mets game at Nationals Park from 4:05 p.m. to 12:35 p.m. ET because rain is forecast, calling the change a precaution. The game remains scheduled, and left-hander Connelly Early is set to make his Nationals debut. -
Massachusetts officials dispute claim Malden recyclables will be sorted later
CMS Partners told residents at a roughly 50-unit Malden building that recyclables mixed with trash would be sorted later. The Massachusetts DEP says they cannot be recovered once collected with trash; after GBH News' questions, it warned CMS. -
China’s open AI pitch gains traction as US presses countries to choose sides
Chinese AI models’ global usage rose from under 15% to over 54% in a year, according to OpenRouter leaderboard data. Beijing is promoting cheaper, open systems through a 29-country group as Washington presses countries to choose sides in AI. -
Baku engine trouble adds to Verstappen’s concerns over Red Bull Ford reliability
Max Verstappen said an engine fault cost him at least 0.5 seconds against his teammate in Baku qualifying; it worsened in Q2 and Q3. Red Bull is investigating; he may use a spare for Saturday’s race without an immediate grid penalty, but expects one later. -
Bayern linked with January Olmo move as Olise reportedly favors Spain
Sky Sports reports Bayern are lining up a January move for Barcelona’s Dani Olmo, but the roundup says a deal is highly unlikely and talk of selling Jamal Musiala or Michael Olise is overblown. TEAMtalk says Olise’s next move is more likely to be in Spain than England. -
Jayden Daniels will avoid injured reserve after elbow dislocation
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not be placed on injured reserve after dislocating his left elbow. Specialists reviewed imaging; Daniels is week-to-week. Reports say he and the team plan to forgo surgery and bring him back in the coming weeks. -
Cooper Flagg says he now measures 6-foot-10 barefoot
Dallas Mavericks player Cooper Flagg said at the team's media day that he measured 6-foot-10 without shoes, up from 6-foot-9 last year, ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. The 19-year-old is entering his second season after winning Rookie of the Year. -
Report: Giants have not contacted Joe Milton amid Dart injury
Josina Anderson reported Thursday the Giants had not contacted Cowboys practice-squad QB Joe Milton; New York has made no formal move. The speculation follows Jaxson Dart’s knee injury, with the team weighing season-ending surgery and Jameis Winston set to start Sunday. -
Alkermes reports early ADHD score declines for ALKS 7290; placebo benefit unknown
Alkermes reported median ADHD symptom-score declines of 14 points at 20 mg per day and 19 at 50 mg per day after 14 days of split-dose ALKS 7290 in a 50-person adult trial. The Phase 1b study included placebo but did not establish benefit over it. -
Ali Abdelaziz says Umar Nurmagomedov plans to trade wrestling for knockouts
A post quoting manager Ali Abdelaziz says Umar Nurmagomedov told him he is done wrestling and plans to knock everyone out. The column’s writer questioned the claim, joking that Umar will shoot within the first three minutes of his next fight. -
Merck KGaA’s $73-a-share bid wins Bio-Techne vote; executive pay plan rejected
Bio-Techne shareholders approved Merck KGaA’s $73-a-share cash takeover on Sept. 23 but rejected the deal’s executive pay plan. The advisory vote does not affect the payments; Bio-Techne expects closing in late 2026 or early 2027, pending remaining approvals. -
Curry’s $116 million Warriors extension draws online criticism
Stephen Curry agreed to a two-year, $116 million extension that keeps him with the Golden State Warriors through at least 2028–29, about $21 million below his $136.7 million maximum. Some fans questioned whether the discount could improve the team’s title chances. -
A 3-year-old wandered alone before Waterbury police found her mother dead
Police found a 34-year-old woman dead at her Waterbury, Connecticut, home after responding around 11 a.m. to reports of her 3-year-old daughter wandering alone. Authorities said the child showed no signs of abuse or neglect; the investigation is ongoing. -
No. 5 Indiana holds off Northwestern rally, wins 29-23
No. 5 Indiana beat 21-point underdog Northwestern 29-23 on Friday after the Wildcats rallied from a 12-0 halftime deficit and pulled within three late. Aidan Chiles threw for 293 yards and two touchdowns; Indiana outgained Northwestern 271-32 on the ground. -
Report details Caitlin Clark’s ‘boy nicknames’ and selfies on coach’s phone
The Athletic says Caitlin Clark gave Indiana Fever teammates “boy nicknames” at a recent practice and left “unserious” selfies on head coach Stephanie White’s unattended phone. The playoff-bound Fever will face the Las Vegas Aces in the first round. -
A reptile rescuer coaxes a 4-foot boa from a Wisconsin car
A West Allis, Wisconsin, couple found a 4-foot boa beneath their Oldsmobile's engine, initially mistaking it for a loose hose. A reptile rescuer coaxed it out through the wheel well. Animal control is holding the snake, and its owner has four days to claim it. -
Duke Energy nears a one-year low as 30-year Treasury yield hits 5.47%
Duke Energy closed at $113.23 on Sept. 24, within cents of its lowest stock price in a year, as the 30-year Treasury yield closed at 5.47%, its highest since 2004. The article says rising yields make its 3.8% dividend less competitive and raise borrowing costs. -
Jay-Z accuser says her 2000 rape allegation was false and she never met him
Jay-Z’s accuser said in a Sept. 24 court declaration that her claim he raped her in 2000 was false and she had never met him. Her lawyer says she maintains she was sexually assaulted but mistakenly identified Jay-Z; her 2024 civil suit was voluntarily dismissed in February 2025. -
CUE-221 trial finds full hive resolution in 54% on highest dose
Cue Biopharma said its Phase 2 trial in China found complete resolution of chronic hives at week 12 in 54% of patients given CUE-221 at 4 mg/kg, versus 11% on placebo. The 145-patient study met its primary endpoint; its week-28 omalizumab comparison was post hoc.
