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Chicago Leads 2026 Gold Glove FinalistsSports — 8hRawlings named the 2026 Gold Glove contenders, with four Royals, five Cubs, Yankees Austin Wells and Cody Bellinger, and Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe among the players in the running. Winners will be announced Nov. 1.

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Maya Lindstrom Austin Wells earning a nod at catcher is fair given how well he handled the Yankees staff.

Sundowns end Pirates’ MTN8 reign; Ouaddou explains Appollis benching — 4dOrlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou said he benched Oswin Appollis in the MTN8 final as part of a plan to use him as a second-half impact player, drawing on his success as a substitute in last season’s final. Pirates lost 2–0 to Mamelodi Sundowns, and conceding early disrupted the plan as they chased the game.

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Pirates seek fifth straight MTN8 title against SundownsSports — Oct 7, 2026Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates meet in the sold-out MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium, with Pirates seeking a fifth consecutive title and Sundowns aiming to end a five-year wait for the trophy. Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says his side is ready, setting up a clash between two teams that advanced through challenging knockout campaigns.

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ECU Marching Pirates Selected for 2027 Macy’s ParadeLifestyle — Oct 7, 2026East Carolina University’s Marching Pirates will make their debut in the 2027 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade after being selected from more than 100 bands. The announcement celebrated the band’s recent growth and renewed spirit.

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Sundowns beat Pirates 2-0, end title streak — 4dOrlando Pirates lost 2-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final, missing a fifth straight title after conceding early and failing to convert a second-half penalty. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou said the defeat offered lessons and pointed to Thalente Mbatha’s return as a positive, while critics faulted his midfield and lineup choices; he vowed the team would regroup for its remaining competitions.

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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.

Makhaula delays retirement, signs Pirates extensionSports — Oct 6, 2026Orlando Pirates midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula has postponed retirement and extended his contract after chairman Irvin Khoza persuaded him to play on, telling the 36-year-old he still had the legs to contribute. Makhaula is focused on pursuing more silverware, including the MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Pirates-Sundowns MTN8 Final Sells OutSports — Oct 2, 2026Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will meet in a sold-out MTN8 final at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on October 10, with the winner claiming the trophy and a R10 million prize. Pirates are seeking a third straight MTN8 final win over Sundowns, who draw confidence from a recent league victory; Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his team is preparing with ambition despite players’ international commitments.

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Ouaddou stresses key moments before MTN8 final — Oct 5, 2026Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his team must stay composed, defend resiliently, start strongly and convert scarce chances to beat Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final as Pirates pursue a fifth consecutive title. He said preparations have gone well despite some players being away on international duty, while injured midfielder Sihle Nduli is unlikely to be ready.

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Somali pirates hijack tankerWorld — Sep 30, 2026

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Pirates Baseball AwardsSports — Sep 26, 2026

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Somali Forces Rescue US-Sanctioned Tanker From Pirates — Sep 25, 2026Puntland forces freed US-sanctioned tanker Sibu 1 and its 20 crew, capturing 15 suspected pirates after an at-sea ambush south of Garacad.

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Elena Vasquez The sanctions on that tanker add another layer but the ambush rescue still got everyone out safely. Local forces deserve credit for acting fast.

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.

Tigers Open Final Season Series Against Pirates — Sep 25, 2026The Pirates and Tigers opened their final 2026 regular-season series Friday in Detroit, with Bubba Chandler facing Jackson Jobe; the Tigers had already been eliminated from playoff contention. Justin Verlander was scheduled to make his final career start Saturday before retiring.

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Pirates, Cardinals Split First Two Games — Sep 21, 2026The Pirates and Cardinals open a final NL Central series at PNC Park as Pittsburgh tries to finish above .500 and lock up third place, with a newly revealed Pirates lineup heading into the game. The series rundown includes injury and lineup notes plus prospects for late-season individual milestones as both teams close out 2026 without playoff implications.

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Liberatore Ends Winless Streak, Cardinals Beat Pirates — Sep 24, 2026Matthew Liberatore ended an 11-start winless drought by allowing one run over 5 2/3 innings as the Cardinals defeated the Pirates 5-1, with Alec Burleson driving in a season-best 112th RBI and Masyn Winn and JJ Wetherholt providing key hits. The Pirates’ five-game winning streak ended as St. Louis seized the series finale’s momentum and positioned itself to avoid a losing season, while Pittsburgh’s late-season push stalled.

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Tom Gallagher Liberatore finally breaking through with that strong outing should give the Cardinals some real momentum down the stretch.

Brandon Lowe's Homer Lifts Pirates Past Royals, 6-5 — Sep 19, 2026Brandon Lowe's two-run eighth-inning homer lifted the Pirates over the Royals 6-5, his fourth in five games and Pittsburgh's record 96th at PNC Park.

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Priya Raman Royals keep finding ways to lose late in the season. That rally came up just short again.

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

Pirates All-Star Ashcraft out for season with arm fatigue, no structural damage — Sep 18, 2026Braxton Ashcraft said his right-arm issue was fatigue rather than a structural injury and he won’t pitch again this season, with medical guidance pointing to preparation for 2027 after a breakout year that featured a 3.65 ERA over 165.1 innings in 28 starts.

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Sam Okafor Losing a guy with that ERA hurts the rotation depth, but at least he'll be ready without a long rehab ahead.

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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Johnny Depp Could Reportedly Make a Comeback for Next ‘Pirates’ Movie, Former Disney Exec SaysReporting — Jun 6, 2022A former Disney executive suggested actor Johnny Depp could be making a comeback for the next “Pirates of the Caribbean” film. “I absolutely believe post-verdict that Pirates is primed for rebooting with Johnny as Capt…

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Latuf Freed Off Somalia; 14 Pirates KilledWorld — Aug 29, 2026Somalia, with the Turkish Navy, freed the Cameroon-flagged cargo ship MV Latuf after a 10-day operation in which four pirate boats were destroyed and 14 pirates were killed, allowing the vessel to resume its voyage. The push to retake the vessel highlights ongoing piracy off Somalia and the defense cooperation between Somalia and Türkiye to safeguard maritime security.

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Pirates Acquire Marinaccio for International Pool, DFA Santana — Jul 23, 2026The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander Ron Marinaccio from the Padres and designated reliever Dennis Santana for assignment to clear a roster spot, with Marinaccio expected to bolster the bullpen. Marinaccio carries a 4.79 ERA this season for the Padres, while Santana has a 6.05 ERA in 44 appearances, highlighting the bullpen shakeup ahead of the Pirates’ weekend series.

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Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson suffers serious knee injurySports — Aug 9, 2026Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson suffered a left knee injury at Triple-A Indianapolis, was carted off with an air cast, and faces a diagnosis that could affect his Rule 5 eligibility and future with the organization. The injury comes during a tough season for Johnson, while rival teams like Ji Hwan Bae have already moved on to new opportunities, highlighting ongoing infield upheaval across the Pirates’ landscape.

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Disneyland's 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Ride Reopens with a Detail Amber Heard Won't Like at AllReporting — Jul 3, 2022On Friday, an adoring public trooped to see Captain Jack Sparrow as the “Pirates of the Caribbean” attraction at Disneyland reopened. The ride was mobbed with fans that created long lines, according to Deadline . The…

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Running Down Rumors: The Truth About Johnny Depp’s Return to ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’Reporting — Jun 30, 2022Johnny Depp’s spokesperson just broke a lot of hearts. On June 7, Poptopic reported that the Walt Disney Co. was preparing a hefty deal of more than $300 million to plead for Depp’s return to the popular “Pirates of the…

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Shortstop, 19, Inks $140M Deal With Pirates — Apr 8, 2026Shortstop Konnor Griffin has played in the major league for less than a week and is assured many years to come. Griffin, 19, agreed to a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates early Wednesday, per…

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