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Red Bull Extends Mekies Contract Through 2031 After Turnaround — 5hRed Bull extended team principal Laurent Mekies’ contract through the end of 2031, signaling confidence in his leadership and the team’s long-term direction. The move follows a recent resurgence, with Max Verstappen winning the last two grands prix.

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Maya Lindstrom This deal shows Red Bull trusts the current direction, but it will only work if results stay consistent beyond the last two races.

Thunderbirds prepare for Laval home openerSports — 6dThe Springfield Thunderbirds bring a 2-0 start into Saturday’s home opener against the Laval Rocket, marking 100 years of professional hockey in the city. Pregame festivities include a downtown block party and player red-carpet arrival, while the team also highlights arena concession upgrades.

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Red Wings Fans Boo Larkin Amid Trade Request at Season Opener — Oct 2, 2026Red Wings fans thunderously booed Dylan Larkin in pregame intros at the Oct. 2, 2026 opener; he stood in street clothes after a trade request and the loss of his captaincy.

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Nicole Hardy The sell the team chants make sense after years of the same issues but it still stings to see it directed at the players on opening night.

Arkansas State Falls to South Alabama 56-49Sports — 5dSouth Alabama held off a late Arkansas State rally to win 56-49, using three forced turnovers and a decisive final drive. The Red Wolves piled up 516 yards, led by Trey Owens’ five total touchdowns and Hunter Summers’ two receiving scores, but fell to 2-4 overall and 0-2 in Sun Belt play.

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Vinicius May Miss El Clásico After Red Card — 3dVinicius Junior got a straight red and a disallowed goal after VAR caught him pulling Nathan Saliba's hair; a ban of two-plus matches would make him miss El Clasico on Oct. 25.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Rodgers Leads Steelers Past Colts 34-22 — 3dDaniel Jones threw for 267 yards but had no touchdowns as the Colts lost 34-22 to the Steelers, converting just one of three red-zone trips into a touchdown. Indianapolis settled for five field goals, and Jones said the team must improve its red-zone execution.

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TNA to Induct Three Into Hall of Fame — 5dTNA announced that ODB, Amazing Red and Konnan will enter its 2026 Hall of Fame, with ODB inducted by Al Snow and Traci Brooks and presented by Earl Hebner, Red by Frankie Kazarian, and Konnan by Cruz Montana, formerly Mike Santana. The ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 11 in Tampa ahead of Bound For Glory.

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Three killed, one airlifted after Albuquerque crashAuto — 4dThree people were killed and a fourth airlifted with severe burns after a speeding 2013 Infiniti ran a red light, hit trees and caught fire in northwest Albuquerque.

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City Beats Liverpool 3-0 After Guilty Verdict — 3dCity beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on Oct. 11, 2026, after a guilty verdict on over 100 Premier League financial charges; Haaland, Doku and Cherki scored after the red card.

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Red Sox name rookie Tolle for Yankees opener — Sep 27, 2026The Red Sox will start rookie left-hander Payton Tolle against Cam Schlittler in Game 1 of their American League Wild Card series with the Yankees. Boston will turn to Sonny Gray for Game 2 and Ranger Suárez if a third game is needed.

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Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 after VAR red card — Sep 20, 2026Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 after VAR upgraded Dean Huijsen’s yellow to red; Real Madrid called the refereeing abysmal and Mourinho showed photos of two unpunished challenges.

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Nicole Hardy That VAR upgrade to red for Huijsen felt harsh but it handed Atletico the momentum they needed to win the derby.

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.

Yankees Sweep Red Sox to Advance — Sep 29, 2026The Yankees took a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three AL Wild Card series with a 9-0 Game 1 win over the Red Sox, powered by Cam Schlittler’s 10 strikeouts and Ben Rice’s grand slam. Boston must win Game 2 to stay alive, with Sonny Gray set to face Max Fried; Roman Anthony is out of the lineup after aggravating his wrist injury.

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Paramount reportedly develops Cyberpunk 2077 movieTech — 6dParamount is developing a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 film with CD Projekt Red and Lorenzo di Bonaventura; the game has sold more than 40 million copies.

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Hyundai gives Tucson N Line sportier styling at Paris showAuto — 2dHyundai unveiled the redesigned Tucson N Line at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, adding sportier exterior details, exclusive 20-inch wheels and a dark, red-accented cabin while retaining the SUV’s everyday practicality. It emphasizes styling rather than a mechanical performance upgrade and will be offered with mild-hybrid, hybrid and plug-in-hybrid powertrains.

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Sophia Wilson suspension extended to two games for hair-pulling incident — 5dNWSL extended Sophia Wilson’s suspension to two games on Oct. 8, 2026 after upgrading her hair-pulling red card to Major Game Misconduct.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Waffle House status signals storm severity for FEMA and residents — 6dCraig Fugate created the Waffle House Index in 2004 after Charley left only a limited-menu store open; green, yellow, and red now flag storm severity for FEMA and residents.

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Three-Alarm Reading Fire Displaces 25, Injures SixWorld — 3dA three-alarm fire spread across several Reading homes, displacing six families and sending four residents—including a 10-year-old girl with severe burns—to the hospital; two firefighters were also lightly injured. The Red Cross is helping those affected, while a local fire station is collecting clothing, toiletries and household goods for displaced families; the cause remains under investigation.

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Democrats Add Six Trump-Won Districts to House Targets — Oct 5, 2026The DCCC on Oct. 5, 2026 added six candidates in districts Trump won by 16+ points to Red to Blue, growing it to 46; Butler said 218-240 seats feel viable.

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TNA Sets Earlier Bound For Glory Start in TampaSports — Oct 6, 2026TNA moved Bound For Glory 2026 to a 4:30 p.m. ET start on Oct. 11 in Tampa, following a 4 p.m. Hall of Fame ceremony honoring ODB, The Amazing Red and Konnan. The company says the expanded schedule will make the event longer than ever and has teased surprises and a lineup of championship matches.

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Valkyries Beat Aces, Take 2-0 Semifinal Lead — Oct 5, 2026Golden State beat Las Vegas 71-60 in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals, holding the Aces to a season-low while dominating the boards 52-25; former Aces center Kiah Stokes had 14 rebounds, and Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 25 points. A’ja Wilson scored 24 but managed only four rebounds on inefficient shooting, as Las Vegas also faced injury and depth concerns heading into Game 2.

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Bears, Packers Face Injury Challenges in NFC North Rivalry — Oct 6, 2026The Bears enter their matchup with Green Bay in strong overall form, but their league-worst red-zone efficiency remains a concern despite frequent trips inside the 20. The Packers, meanwhile, have struggled and face a tough Chicago defense; the game offers Green Bay a chance to shift its season, while both teams’ execution will be pivotal.

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Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card Games Set for 8 p.m. — Sep 27, 2026The Yankees–Red Sox best-of-three Wild Card Series will have prime-time games at Yankee Stadium, with all potential games carried on NBC and Peacock. MLB’s 2026 Wild Card Series runs Tuesday through Thursday, with games across NBC Sports platforms and Spanish-language coverage on Universo and Univision.

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Maya Lindstrom Yankee Stadium hosting all these games should give the Yankees the edge they need in this series.

Texas, Oklahoma Set for Red River QB ShowdownSports — Oct 5, 2026Football coverage spans concerns about the Giants’ ineffective, low-explosive running game and a comparison of standout NFL backs Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson, alongside a preview of the Texas–Oklahoma quarterback matchup. In high school football, Riverside Brookfield edged Bartlett 28–26 in a game honoring veterans, including the grandfather of Bulldogs senior Nick Baca.

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Reds Option Struggling Leadoff Hitter Friedl to Triple-A — Sep 19, 2026Reds optioned TJ Friedl to Triple-A on Sept. 19, 2026 after he hit .172; Francona called the second demotion this season the hard part of adding Cabrera.

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Rachel Meyers Francona called it the hard part of adding Cabrera and I agree, though the Reds need better production from the top of the order right now.