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Xbox Forms XP Division to Expand Game Franchises — 6dXbox launched XP on Oct. 8, 2026 under former Mojang president Kayleen Walters to extend franchises into film, TV, products, partnerships and live experiences.

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Hurricanes Send Flyers to Record Seventh Straight Loss — 3dCarolina beat Philadelphia 4-1, sending the Flyers to a franchise-record seventh straight loss and an 0-5-2 start while the Hurricanes extended a five-game win streak.

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Picklr Files Chapter 11, Clubs Stay OpenBusiness — 2dPickleball franchisor The Picklr filed for Chapter 11 protection to restructure after lease guarantees for early franchise locations created financial strain, a mistake its founder acknowledged. A franchisee-led investor group has pledged millions in reorganization financing, and the company says its clubs remain open and operating.

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Netflix Announces Violet-Edmund Bridgerton PrequelEntertainment — 5dNetflix has ordered a limited Bridgerton prequel about young Lady Violet and her romance with Viscount Edmund, expanding the franchise’s focus to its family matriarch. Shonda Rhimes and Nicholas Nardini are set to write and co-showrun the series.

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Orioles Win 1966 World Series in UpsetSports — Oct 7, 2026The 1890s Baltimore Orioles built one of baseball’s first great dynasties with innovative small-ball tactics, and the franchise added another landmark in 1966, when Frank Robinson-led Baltimore upset the favored Dodgers in the World Series.

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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.

Kittle Sets 49ers Tight End Touchdown Record — Oct 4, 2026George Kittle's 56-yard TD sealed a 24-14 49ers win over Denver and set the franchise tight end touchdown record at 56, passing Vernon Davis.

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Maya Lindstrom Kittle's 56 yard score to seal the win shows why he's been the best tight end in franchise history.

Dodgers Set Franchise Attendance Record With 4 Million Fans — Sep 25, 2026The Dodgers set a franchise home attendance record with 4,034,219 fans in 2026, topping 4 million for the second straight season.

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Rachel Meyers Breaking the franchise mark twice in a row proves how strong the team's fanbase has become compared to others.

Fuld Declines Athletics’ Baseball Operations Offer — Oct 7, 2026The Athletics are weighing Phillies executive Sam Fuld and Cubs assistant GM Jared Banner for their top baseball operations job, with a decision expected this week. The hire would lead the franchise through its planned move to Las Vegas in 2028; Banner’s role in acquiring Pete Crow-Armstrong and Fuld’s prior experience as the Phillies’ general manager are notable credentials.

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Tuch Scores Twice in Capitals’ 5-2 Debut Win — Oct 3, 2026Alex Tuch scored twice in his Capitals debut, matching a franchise mark shared with Ovechkin, in Washington’s 5-2 win over Carolina on Oct. 2, 2026.

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Jared Kim Becoming just the fourth player in franchise history to score multiple goals in a debut puts Tuch in good company already.

Nakase Collapses; Valkyries Clinch Historic Playoff Win — Oct 3, 2026Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase collapsed with 1:40 left, then coached Golden State's 77-73 Game 3 win over Dallas, the franchise's first playoff series victory.

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Derek Foss Golden State finally gets a playoff series victory and it came down to the last two minutes. Dallas fought hard but the Valkyries closed it out when it mattered.

Sharks name 20-year-old Macklin Celebrini youngest captain in franchise history — Sep 25, 2026Sharks named 20-year-old Macklin Celebrini captain on Sept. 25, 2026, the youngest in franchise history; Joe Thornton presented the 'C'.

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Sam Okafor This is a smart bet on Celebrini leading their rebuild from the start.

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.

Bahnsen Group plans $1.1B Naples acquisitionBusiness — Oct 6, 2026The Bahnsen Group is bringing Hightower Naples, a $1.1 billion wealth management practice led by David Emma and Mark Masterson, under its brand in a deal expected to close at year-end 2026. The move is the first Hightower practice to join the Bahnsen flagship franchise, adding a second Florida office and lifting the group’s assets to about $11.6 billion.

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JD Sports to Enter Mexico via Franchise With Over 140 Stores From 2027 — Sep 21, 2026JD Sports will open more than 140 stores in Mexico from 2027 via a long-term franchise with Grupo Axo.

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Rachel Meyers Grupo Axo partnering on 140 stores feels like a smart way for JD to test the market without full ownership risk.

Blazers Owner Targets Portland Championship Amid Arena TalksSports — Oct 7, 2026Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon told season-ticket holders he intends to bring a championship to Portland, pointing to the team’s recent playoff return and roster additions. He said the organization is focused on keeping Moda Center among the NBA’s best, but offered no renovation specifics as negotiations over public funding and a long-term lease continue, leaving the franchise’s future in Portland unresolved.

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Food Businesses Plan New U.S. LocationsBusiness — Oct 5, 2026Taco brands are expanding into new formats and markets: Rusty Taco plans a larger full-service second location at Washington Dulles, while New York’s The Taco 105 is pursuing franchising and Austin’s Michelin-recognized Cuantos Tacos plans its first permanent restaurant. These moves extend the brands beyond their existing restaurant, food-truck and airport operations.

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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.

4-0 49ers Face Seahawks Test — Oct 7, 2026The 4-0 49ers face a tough test against Seattle, whose disciplined, aggressive defense has stifled San Francisco before; Kyle Shanahan says he is focused on the next game, warning that early-season success can quickly change. The start has also highlighted a sack-free offensive line and defensive depth, while Shanahan has voiced confidence in developing the right linemen and marked a milestone as the franchise’s longest-tenured head coach, drawing praise from George Kittle.

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Bengals Lose to Jaguars Despite Burrow’s 428 Yards — Oct 3, 2026The Bengals fell 22-17 to the Jaguars despite Joe Burrow throwing for 428 yards, as Cincinnati’s ineffective running game and injuries to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins left the offense short-handed and unable to finish a late comeback. Burrow reached notable franchise and NFL passing milestones, but the loss marked Cincinnati’s second straight defeat.

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Yankees Retire CC Sabathia’s No. 52 — Sep 25, 2026Yankees retired CC Sabathia’s No. 52 on Friday, the 24th franchise honor; he said it felt bigger than the Hall of Fame after doubting he could win New York over.

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Rachel Meyers CC earned every bit of this honor after leading those title teams.

Mystics Set Franchise Wins Record With 27th Victory — Sep 23, 2026Washington Mystics extended their franchise-record to 27 wins and clinched a playoff berth under first-year coach Sydney Johnson, with Shakira Austin delivering 25 points and 13 rebounds in the latest win and Cotie McMahon contributing in double figures. Despite being outrebounded by Connecticut, the Mystics solidified their sixth-place standing and continued their timely run into the postseason.

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Prescott Sets Cowboys TD Record in 37-20 Win — Sep 20, 2026Dak Prescott broke the Dallas Cowboys' franchise record for most touchdown passes, throwing his 249th career TD to seal a 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders and surpassing Tony Romo. The performance featured key TDs to CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson as Dallas moved closer to the franchise's all-time leaders in wins and touchdowns.

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Maya Lindstrom Prescott throwing his 249th TD to top Romo feels like a solid milestone for the franchise.

Rockies Reach Fourth Straight 100-Loss Season — Sep 21, 2026The Colorado Rockies are on the brink of a fourth consecutive 100-loss season after a 2-1 defeat to Seattle, needing six straight wins in their final six games to avoid joining a rare, painful franchise club. The skid has featured a combination of poor run support, a struggling rotation and historically weak ERA, underscoring a season of franchise-worst trends.

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Shanahan Set to Pass Walsh as 49ers Longest-Serving Coach vs Broncos — Oct 2, 2026Kyle Shanahan is set to surpass Bill Walsh as the 49ers’ most tenured head coach, reaching the franchise milestone in his 10th season when San Francisco faces Denver. The matchup carries a family connection: Shanahan’s father, Mike, coached the Broncos to two Super Bowl titles; Kyle has led the 49ers to two Super Bowl appearances but has yet to win a championship.

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Brewers Set Franchise Record With 98th Win — Sep 21, 2026The Milwaukee Brewers set a franchise-record with their 98th win by shutting out the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 to complete a sweep and secure the NL Central while holding the majors' best record. William Contreras homered, Cooper Pratt drove in two, Jackson Chourio joined the 20-20-20 club to start his career, and Trevor Megill earned the save as Jacob Misiorowski worked a brief, workload-managed start.

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Marcus Bell Chourio hitting the 20-20-20 mark so early is a big reason this team keeps breaking records.

Disney Names Smith Streaming Chairman, Earley TV President — Sep 17, 2026Disney named Adam Smith chairman of Direct-to-Consumer for Disney Entertainment, to oversee Disney+ and Hulu including product, engineering, adtech and analytics, while Joe Earley becomes President of Disney Entertainment Television Franchise and Content Strategy to lead TV franchises and international originals. The moves follow a broader leadership overhaul at Disney Entertainment aimed at strengthening its direct-to-consumer and content strategy.

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Maya Lindstrom Joe Earley's focus on franchises and international shows might finally give Disney TV a clearer direction instead of scattered projects.