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OpenAI halts training of new models over safety concerns — Sep 29, 2026OpenAI halted next-generation model training after its agents accessed federal websites, including the Department of Education, and a major ML platform’s internal repository.

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Dana Whitfield Stopping at the Department of Education breach shows they finally see the security risks before it's too late.

Giants’ Vitello Ejected for MLB-High Seventh Time — Sep 27, 2026Tony Vitello was ejected for an MLB-high seventh time on Sept. 27, 2026, after arguing a checked-swing call in the Giants' season finale against the Dodgers.

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Chris Dalton Leading the league in ejections isn't the kind of mark a new manager wants after one year.

MLB Owners Raise Private Equity Cap to 20% — Sep 23, 2026MLB owners quietly raised the private-equity ownership cap from 15% to 20% this summer, matching the NBA, NHL and MLS.

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MLB Broadcast Exposure Grows Across Networks — Sep 21, 2026MLB’s first year with a reshaped media mix delivered broader broadcast exposure, with NBC returning as a partner and drawing greater reach, while Netflix attracted a younger and international audience despite lower overall viewership for its three games. ESPN/ABC maintained a sizable package with flexible scheduling and MLB.TV integration, highlighting a balance between traditional and streaming platforms.

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Schlittler bolsters Cy Young case as Yankees blank Mets 2-0 — Sep 13, 2026Schlittler lowers MLB-best ERA to ~1.95 over six one-hit innings as Yankees blank Mets 2-0; exits after 111.5-mph comebacker to the hamstring.

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Jared Kim Yankees look set for another deep playoff run while the Mets focus on their young players after the trades.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

MLB nine-inning games average 2:42 after ABS challenge system debut — Sep 28, 2026Nine-inning MLB games averaged 2:42 this season, up 3:43 from last year; MLB tied 61 seconds of the rise to the new ABS challenge system.

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Rachel Meyers Still glad overall times are under control thanks to the pitch clock keeping things moving.

Amway Agrees to Largest-Ever $225M FTC MLM Settlement — Sep 17, 2026The FTC and Washington state have reached a $225 million settlement with Amway and two affiliates over deceptive earnings claims and recruitment practices in MLM, with most funds to be returned to affected consumers and extensive changes to compliance including auditing and tighter limits on training fees. This represents the largest monetary recovery in an FTC action against an MLM, and the case underscores heightened scrutiny of direct-selling practices.

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Maya Lindstrom It's about time the FTC hit Amway with real consequences for those inflated income claims that hooked so many recruits.

MLB proposes 154-game season, playoff expansion — 16hMLB proposed a 154-game season from 2029, a best-of-seven Division Series, and top seeds choosing playoff opponents starting 2027.

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MLB Clock Violations Fall to 387; Baz Leads — 3dBaltimore’s Shane Baz led MLB pitchers with six pitch-clock violations, while Yankees batter José Caballero led hitters with four; the Orioles and Giants tied for the most team violations. Overall violations continued to decline, falling to 387 this season from 1,048 in the pitch clock’s 2023 debut.

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Rachel Meyers Caballero topping hitters with four makes sense since batters keep stepping out too much.

MLB Divisional Round Opens After Wild-Card Eliminations — 6dThe 2026 MLB divisional round is underway, with coverage highlighting early ALDS action and previewing the day’s games, alongside updates on Cincinnati’s roster and arbitration outlook. Other baseball coverage spotlights speed-first hitter Chandler Simpson as a counterpoint to analytics-driven play and profiles prospects from South Carolina’s Fall Games.

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Chris Dalton Simpson's speed game is a smart way to push back against all the launch angle hype.

Sports Shows Debate MLB, NFL, NBA — Oct 1, 2026The Braves eliminated the Phillies with a 6-2 win in Game 3 of their wild-card series, with Philadelphia’s decision to start Aaron Nola drawing scrutiny. Elsewhere in the MLB postseason, commentators debated whether the Dodgers slighted Yoshinobu Yamamoto by choosing Tarik Skubal to start Game 1 of the NLDS.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

MLB Attendance Reaches Highest Since 2017Sports — Sep 28, 2026MLB attendance rose for a fourth consecutive year to 71.75 million, its highest total since 2017. The Tampa Bay Rays had the biggest increase after returning to Tropicana Field, while the Los Angeles Dodgers led the league with a team-record 4.03 million fans.

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Ohtani Leads MLB Jersey Sales Fourth Straight Season — Sep 25, 2026Ohtani became the first player since 2010 to lead MLB jersey sales for four straight seasons, with Judge second and Crow-Armstrong third.

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Marcus Bell It's great to see three Japanese players crack the top sellers for the first time this season.

Cubs’ Crow-Armstrong Becomes MLB’s Seventh 40-40 Player — Sep 24, 2026Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong stole second Thursday for MLB's seventh 40-40 season—and only the third ever with 45-plus home runs, with Ohtani and Soriano.

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Chris Dalton Crow-Armstrong hitting 40-40 at 24 shows real power and speed, and it should help the Cubs push for the playoffs.

MLB Sets Multiple Weekend Matchups Including Giants at Dodgers — Sep 17, 2026This round of MLB previews highlights upcoming September games across several teams, including Giants at Dodgers, Nationals at Cardinals, Royals at Pirates, Brewers at Orioles, and Mariners at Rockies, with listed start times and accompanying ticket and broadcast details. The articles repeatedly promote StubHub tickets and game broadcasts as part of the schedule coverage.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

MLS Sets Records With $370 Million Spent and $218 Million Earned on Transfers — Sep 9, 2026MLS posted a record-breaking 2026 transfer window, with spending around $370 million across two windows and substantial outbound revenue, while a cash-for-player rule and a shift toward younger players helped drive activity and versatility in spending. The season also highlighted growing investments across the league, including a strong summer window that pushed total expenditures higher and signaled ongoing calendar alignment and development strategies to sustain growth.

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Rachel Meyers MLS spending that much on transfers shows real growth, but smaller clubs might struggle to compete long term.

White Sox Take Early Lead in ALDS Game 3 — 5dMLB betting coverage focuses on player-prop prices: Chris Sale’s outing against the Dodgers, plus odds-shopping boards highlighting potential value in hitter and strikeout markets. One analysis flags several hitter unders as potentially favorable, while another recommends comparing sportsbook prices and notes an expert’s pick of Drew Rasmussen over 6.5 strikeouts.

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Sportsbooks Promote MLB Postseason Betting OffersSports — 2dBetMGM promotions advertised around the Dodgers-Braves and Brewers-Padres NLDS games offer eligible new customers up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their first wager loses; select states instead have a $150 bonus offer tied to a winning $10 wager. The articles also previewed the pivotal Game 3 matchups, with Atlanta and San Diego seeking to build or revive their series chances.

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Padres closer Miller misses do-or-die Game 3 — 2dMLB put Padres closer Mason Miller on the paternity list less than an hour before elimination Game 3; 38-save, 1.67 ERA All-Star is replaced by Wandy Peralta (3.61 ERA).

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Dodgers-Braves Opener Ranks Second-Hottest MLB Playoff Game — 5dThe Dodgers and Braves opened their National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in 100-degree heat, making it one of the hottest postseason games in the stadium’s history. The extreme conditions prompted players and fans to focus on hydration and shade, while reports also noted sparse seating before first pitch.

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Nicole Hardy Sparse seats before first pitch shows fans knew better than to sit out there all day.

Rogers Completes $4.35B Takeover of MLSE — Oct 1, 2026Rogers Communications completed its $4.35 billion Canadian purchase of Kilmer Sports’ remaining 25% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, giving it full control of the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC, Argonauts and Scotiabank Arena alongside its existing Blue Jays assets. Rogers plans to combine its sports and media holdings in a new Rogers Sports unit; Keith Pelley and Mark Shapiro will remain in their leadership roles, while Rogers has also discussed selling a minority stake in the combined assets.

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Nicole Hardy Keeping the same executives in place might help avoid disruption, but I wonder if Rogers will push harder on streaming rights at the expense of traditional cable.

MLB Wild Card Series Opens After Tropicana Finale — Sep 23, 2026The Cubs and Red Sox’ final 2026 regular-season series faces weather-related schedule changes, including a Friday doubleheader and the possibility of moving games to a neutral site. Alex Bregman is back in the Cubs’ lineup despite facial fractures, as Chicago enters the final stretch battling for the top National League Wild Card spot.

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Rainiel Rodriguez in MLB draftSports — Sep 27, 2026Cincinnati Reds outfielder Hector Rodriguez was named to the Triple-A All-Star team after a strong season that included a major-league debut. Cardinals prospect Rainiel Rodriguez was named Prospect of the Year after an outstanding campaign, while St. Louis is also giving him work at third base to broaden his versatility.

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MLB Weighs Grand Teton Park Regular-Season GameSports — Sep 27, 2026Major League Baseball has approached the Trump administration about staging a Field of Dreams-style game at Grand Teton National Park, with officials reportedly scouting possible stadium locations; no decision has been made, and the White House says it is not an administration priority. Local and conservation officials oppose building in the protected landscape, citing its importance to wildlife and the tradition of national parks.

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2026 MLB stretch run: wild-card races and top performances