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INDYCAR Season Hits 18-Year TV Audience HighSports — 6dThe 2026 INDYCAR SERIES drew a 23% increase in TV viewership and delivered close racing, while Alex Palou secured another championship and a new Washington, D.C., street race became a major hit. In INDY NXT, Nikita Johnson clinched the title in the final race, becoming the series’ youngest champion.

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Colleges, Diamond League Release 2027 SchedulesSports — 2dWest Virginia and Virginia unveiled 2027 baseball schedules, with WVU opening Big 12 play at Houston and Virginia beginning at Globe Life Field before hosting 31 games; Virginia Tech will not meet UVA in an ACC series for the first time since 2005. George Mason announced a 16-game women’s lacrosse slate, while the 15-meeting Diamond League season runs May through August, opening in Doha and ending with the Zurich Final.

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Larson Extends NASCAR Chase Lead at Charlotte — 3dKyle Larson finished sixth at Charlotte Motor Speedway but extended his NASCAR Cup Series playoff lead, helped by winning the first stage and leading the most laps. With the Chase entering its final stretch, Denny Hamlin remains his closest challenger, while other contenders—including Christopher Bell and back-to-back race winner Chase Briscoe—remain in pursuit.

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Dream's Gray ruled out for Game 3 — 5dAtlanta Dream leading scorer Allisha Gray was ruled out of Game 3 against the New York Liberty after injuring her shooting hand in the opener. Atlanta, which won Game 2 without her to take a 2-0 series lead, can clinch a spot in the WNBA Finals with a victory.

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Women’s College Teams Prepare for Weekend MatchesSports — 3dHawaiʻi women’s volleyball carries a six-match winning streak into its series at Wyoming, while Bowling Green prepares to host its final cross-country race before the MAC championship. In soccer, Utah Tech sought a rebound at Idaho State, Texas A&M–Victoria improved to 4-0-1 in conference play with a 3-1 win, and Idaho extended its unbeaten run to five matches with a scoreless draw against Northern Colorado.

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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.

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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Braves’ Chris Sale Game 2 Start Remains Uncertain — Oct 2, 2026Chris Sale helped Atlanta clinch its Wild Card Series against Philadelphia by recording the final four outs after starting earlier in the series, leaving his availability for the NLDS against Los Angeles uncertain. Manager Walt Weiss has not ruled out Sale starting Sunday’s Game 2 but says the Braves will prioritize his health, as their thin rotation could otherwise put added pressure on inexperienced starters and the bullpen.

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Marcus Bell They need to keep Sale out Sunday and lean on the bullpen early even if it means more work for the younger guys later on.

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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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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Stewart Out of Finale, Playoff Status Uncertain — Sep 22, 2026Breanna Stewart sat out New York’s regular-season finale with left knee soreness, leaving her playoff availability uncertain as the Liberty lost to Atlanta and jeopardized their seeding. The defeat ended New York’s chance to host a first‑round series, and Stewart also snapped a nine‑year streak without a technical foul after a late incident with Angel Reese.

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Guardians Clinch Third Straight AL Central Title — Sep 25, 2026The Royals and Guardians meet in the final series of the regular season, with Cleveland seeking the AL Central title after securing a postseason berth. Kansas City closes a disappointing season while Michael Wacha pursues a career milestone, and Cleveland’s pitching is expected to anchor its October hopes.

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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.

Fever lose Tyasha Harris to season-ending fibula fracture — Sep 26, 2026Indiana Fever guard Tyasha Harris will miss the rest of the season, including the playoffs, after breaking her left fibula in the regular-season finale against Minnesota. Her absence thins Indiana’s backcourt ahead of its first-round series against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, with Raven Johnson expected to take on more minutes.

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Tom Gallagher Raven Johnson will need to step up fast with those extra minutes if Indiana wants to compete.

Italian Football Legend Sandro Mazzola Dies at 83 — Sep 19, 2026Inter Milan icon Sandro Mazzola has died at 83, remembered as a cornerstone of Grande Inter who spent his entire 1960–77 career with Inter and helped the club win four Serie A titles and two European Cups, including the 1964 final where he scored twice. He also contributed to Italy’s 1968 European Championship triumph and played in the 1970 World Cup final, leaving a lasting legacy at both club and country.

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Schlittler to Start Yankees’ Wild Card Opener — Sep 25, 2026Cam Schlittler capped a dominant season with a 1.95 ERA and 239 strikeouts, strengthening his Cy Young case and giving the Yankees a proven weapon against Boston after his eight scoreless innings in last year’s Wild Card series. New York is weighing his heavy workload as it sets its playoff rotation, while his shortened final start drew criticism from some fans who accused the team of protecting his ERA.

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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.

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

‘High School Musical’ Disney Series Confirms Gay Character — Shares KissReporting — Jul 26, 2023The Disney+ series “High School Musical: The Series” confirmed that one of the show’s cast members, who was also in the original movie , is gay. During a sneak peek of the fourth and final season of the show, Ryan…

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Springboks, All Blacks Set for Baltimore Series Decider — Sep 10, 2026The Springboks hold a 2-1 series lead heading into the final Test in Baltimore against the All Blacks, who must overturn the deficit to level the series and build momentum for the World Cup cycle. The U.S.-hosted clash marks a landmark for rugby in America with World Rugby backing and potential future fixtures, while analysts and former players highlight tactical factors and the importance of a strong start.

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Dana Whitfield The All Blacks must start fast in Baltimore or the Springboks will seal the series and take real momentum into the World Cup cycle.

Verlander Throws Simulated Game Toward Final Tigers Start — Sep 12, 2026Detroit Tigers star Justin Verlander is edging toward potentially making one final start this season as he recovers from hip inflammation and a hamstring strain, with a planned career celebration during the last series. The 43-year-old has said 2026 will be his final season, and Detroit is hopeful he can pitch again after limited action this year as he continues rehab and mound work.

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Marcus Bell The career celebration in the final series sounds right, he's given a lot to Detroit over the years.

Brickyard 400 Prize, In-Season Finale — Jul 20, 2026The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is hosting a multi-series race weekend, with NASCAR Cup, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at IMS and the Craftsman Truck Series at nearby IRP, with qualifying orders and schedule details published. The Indy 500 delivered the closest finish in its 110-year history with Felix Rosenqvist narrowly beating David Malukas, while Ford sealed an all-Ford final in the NASCAR In-Season Challenge.

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PGA Tour Details Two-Tier System for 2028Sports — Sep 12, 2026The PGA Tour announced a two-tier 2028 competition structure with Championship Series and Challenger Series, featuring annual movement between tiers and a new 300-point winner’s system, plus a “last chance” series and revised eligibility paths based on 2026–27 performance. The transition will begin with the 2027 season as it finalizes criteria and pathways leading into 2028, aiming to preserve meritocracy and clarity for players and fans alike.

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Cardinals Beat White Sox 3-1 in Series Finale — Sep 10, 2026The Chicago White Sox look to avoid a series sweep at Rate Field as Hagen Smith makes his first MLB start in a bullpen-style assignment against the Pirates, with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. CT. Smith, a 23-year-old left-hander, has impressed in relief with a 0.56 ERA over 16 innings and 23 strikeouts, and will be limited by pitch count as Jared Jones starts for Pittsburgh.

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‘I’m Still Young’ – Kevin Costner Rejects Actor for Lead Role in MovieReporting — Apr 17, 2024It is still a question as to whether actor Kevin Costner will return to the smash hit series “Yellowstone” to see the end of his character arc through when the show wraps up its final season. But the actor, 69, has no…

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Amazon Pulls the Plug on LGBT ‘A League of Their Own’ Show Right Before Final SeasonOpinion — Aug 21, 2023Amazon Prime Video has canceled the second season of the super-woke 1940s-era baseball series “A League of Their Own,” saying that the writers and actors strike has made it impossible for them to find a slot to…

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Jussie Smollett Case Juror Speaks Out Publicly: ‘We All Thought We Were Doing Jussie a Favor’Opinion — Dec 14, 2021One of the jurors from the trial of Jussie Smollett has finally decided to speak out. Smollett, an actor and musician well-known for his work on the hit television series “Empire,” was convicted Thursday on five of six…

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