IJR News

Arabian Crown Wins Canadian International by 3¾ Lengths — 4dArabian Crown won the Grade 1 Canadian International at Woodbine by 3¾ lengths in his North American debut, Godolphin’s record fifth win in the race.

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Jared Kim Arabian Crown's big margin on debut makes him look like a serious contender for bigger targets next year.

UFC 332 Sets Knockout Records, Crowns Silva — 4dUFC 332 set records with nine first-round knockouts and 11 total finishes. Natalia Silva won the vacant women’s flyweight title by unanimous decision over Wang Cong, while Payton Talbott scored a first-round knockout in the co-main event.

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Saudi Arabia eyes cancellation of 2027 Joy Awards amid budget pressures — 4dSaudi Arabia is set to cancel next year’s Joy Awards as budget cuts and the Iran war prompt the kingdom to reassess spending on entertainment and other high-profile projects. The move follows delays or cutbacks to events and developments tied to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 ambitions.

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Former TV host named new king of Tooro — Sep 29, 2026Former TV anchor Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, 56, was crowned 13th monarch of Tooro on September 29, 2026, after King Oyo died at 34 and a London goalkeeper renounced the throne.

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Marcus Bell A TV anchor turned king might bring some fresh ideas to the Tooro kingdom after such a young ruler's passing.

Wisconsin-Whitewater Sweeps ITA Regional Tennis TitlesSports — 4dWisconsin-Whitewater’s Theo Billson won the Midwest ITA singles title and, with Luke Blumentritt, the doubles crown, while Wahpeton boys’ tennis earned its first state tournament berth since 2003. Elsewhere, a report describes an unpredictable pro season shaped by injuries and Alexander Zverev’s rise to No. 1, and a profile reflects on New Zealand tennis leader Kevin’s decades-long impact on the sport.

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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.

Tooro Kingdom Crowns Nyabongo I Amid Succession DisputeWorld — Sep 27, 2026Tooro is preparing to enthrone Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I as Omukama at Karuziika Palace on September 29, 2026, with traditional rites and palace language marking his accession. A viral post claiming he had rejected the throne is fake, his spokesperson says.

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Essex Cricketer Suspended After Two Rape Charges — Sep 23, 2026Essex batter Robin Das, 24, was charged on 23 July 2026 with two counts of rape, suspended by the club, and is due at Inner London Crown Court on 9 October.

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Dana Whitfield Essex will miss his batting but these allegations have to come first over any match.

NFL Week 1 picks against the spread: Take the Rams Down Under (but don’t crown them yet) — Sep 9, 2026

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Dana Whitfield Holding off on crowning the Rams makes sense after how their season fell apart late last year.

Hodgkinson wins Athlos 800m in black hooded Nike speedsuit — Sep 18, 2026Hodgkinson debuted a black hooded Nike speedsuit and won the Athlos 800m in 1:56.40 by more than two seconds, taking $65,000 and a Tiffany crown.

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Nicole Hardy Athlos events like this one are finally bringing decent prize money and spectacle to the sport.

Newly Crowned No. 1 Rybakina Withdraws From BJK Cup With Injury — Sep 18, 2026"I won't be able to participate in Billie Jean King Cup this year," new world No. 1 Elena Rybakina posted Sept. 18 after a US Open win; federation cites left Achilles needing two weeks.

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Jared Kim Kazakhstan loses its best player for the finals, but forcing her to play injured would have been worse for everyone.

Alvarez Hits 41st Homer, Astros Tie AL West — Sep 23, 2026Yordan Alvarez hit his 41st home run and drove in three runs in Houston’s 7-0 win over Seattle, tying for the AL home-run lead while leading the league in batting average. The win moved the Astros into a tie atop the AL West with five games left, as Alvarez remained six RBIs short of Pete Alonso in his bid to become MLB’s first Triple Crown winner since 2012.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

WalletHub Ranks Columbia Best U.S. City for Women — Sep 21, 2026WalletHub’s 2026 rankings crown Columbia, Maryland as the top city for women nationwide for the third straight year, driven by leading median wages, low poverty and strong healthcare and safety metrics. The broader picture shows Raleigh, North Carolina as the eighth-best city overall and first in the state, while Greensboro, North Carolina ranks 125th among 182 cities in the same study.

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Jean Smart Ties Emmy Acting-Wins Record — Sep 14, 2026Jean Smart won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy for Hacks' final season, completing a sweep that secures her eight Emmys and ties the all-time record. The achievement crowns a long-running, acclaimed run for Smart, with the season-long performance now recognized as part of a historic career milestone.

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Princess Astrid Dies at 94 After King’s Funeral — Sep 11, 2026Norway’s Princess Astrid, 94, has died, two days after attending the state funeral of her brother King Harald V, with the royal palace noting her passing and the family expressing gratitude for her warmth and duty. The royal family and palace tributes highlighted her long service to the Crown, including her role in representing the Royal House and her support for Harald and the family during a period of mourning.

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Cowboys Top NFL Values at Record $17 Billion — Sep 9, 2026Forbes’ latest NFL valuations crown the Dallas Cowboys as the league’s most valuable franchise at $17 billion for a 20th consecutive year, with every team now worth at least $8 billion. The list also places the Rams, Giants, Patriots, and 49ers in the top five, noting the Cowboys’ nearly $1.28 billion in revenue and the large-capacity AT&T Stadium as factors in their sustained high valuation.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Report: Iran Leadership Divisions Deepen Over War TalksWorld — Sep 12, 2026Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi proposes a five‑part transition plan for a post‑Islamic Republic Iran focused on empowering the Iranian people and protecting religious freedom, not prescribing a fixed future government. Separately, the set of articles highlights enduring Iran‑related hostility, internal hardline opposition to diplomacy, BRICS‑driven attempts at West Asia consensus amid ongoing clashes in the region, and the threat of escalation in incidents such as in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump Says Iran Likely Behind Saudi Pipeline Attack — Sep 12, 2026US President Donald Trump said Iran was probably responsible for the drone/attack that damaged Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, a key crude artery bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, and noted conversations with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and assurances from Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis about US involvement. He tied the incident to broader Middle East tensions, suggesting the conflict could end after the upcoming US elections and reiterating that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.

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Derek Foss The timing with US elections feels off, like this could drag on unless Iran is stopped from going nuclear.

Report says Trump declined Saudi request for strikes on Houthis — Sep 11, 2026Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump in two calls to order air strikes against Yemen's Houthi forces as tensions over the Red Sea escalated; Trump declined and Washington said it would not pursue direct military action for now, instead focusing on Iran and protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has offered non-combat support and intelligence sharing, with CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper traveling to Riyadh for coordination as regional tensions mount.

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Dana Whitfield Sharing intelligence and sending the CENTCOM chief shows support without committing to another messy conflict.

Collider Names Normal People Greatest 21st Century Romance — Sep 9, 2026Collider crowned Sally Rooney’s Normal People the greatest romance of the 21st century, while other lists celebrate a wide spectrum of romance—from paranormal and time-travel twists to mythic and contemporary love stories—sparking debate over classic, historical prose versus brisk, modern storytelling. The coverage also spotlights popular titles like Lover Awakened and The Time Traveler’s Wife, the rise of dark romance and its ethical critiques, and discussions about balancing literary depth with accessible pacing across the genre.

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St. Stephen of Hungary Crowned and Converts NationGood News — FROM 1000Stephen receives the crown from Pope Sylvester II.

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Miss Universe 2022 Is Making History As First Filipina American CrownedReporting — Jan 17, 2023Miss Universe 2022 has officially been crowned. R’Bonney Gabriel, 28, was crowned Miss Universe 2022 on Saturday evening. She is also the first Filipina American to win the pageant. “It is a blur. I just am still in…

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Miss Wisconsin Grace Stanke Is Crowned Miss America 2023Reporting — Dec 16, 2022Miss America 2023 has officially been crowned. Miss Wisconsin Grace Stanke was crowned Miss America 2023 on Thursday night, per the New York Post. Stanke, who is a senior in college, is also a classical violinist and…

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Kendrick Lamar Wears Crown of Thorns, Uses Fake Blood During Roe v. Wade ProtestReporting — Jun 27, 2022Hip-hop star Kendrick Lamar voiced his anger with the Supreme Court using a crown of thorns and fake blood. During a Glastonbury Festival appearance over the weekend, Lamar wore the crown of thorns as fake blood dripped…

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Yordan Alvarez chases rare AL Triple Crown while living out of an RV — Sep 3, 2026Yordan Alvarez, the Houston Astros star and AL MVP frontrunner who could become baseball's first Triple Crown winner since 2012, spends his off-season traveling in an RV with his family, enjoying a normal-life routine away from the spotlight. Analyses of his postseason chances pair with praise from his manager for his poise, while talk of Alvarez chasing a Triple Crown frames broader discussions about his impact beyond the regular season.

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Tom Gallagher Love that a guy chasing the Triple Crown just wants to park his RV and be normal in the offseason. Grounded dude.