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Shesterkin Exits Capitals Game With Apparent Leg Injury — 5dShesterkin left Rangers-Capitals game Oct. 9 at 11:40 of the second after jamming right skate into post; could not weight the leg and needed help off.

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2027 Concert Calendars Take Shape Across USEntertainment — 2dCountry music events are taking shape for 2027: Sacramento’s GoldenSky festival is set for Oct. 9–10 after a two-year pause, while Minnesota festivals including WE Fest and Lakes Jam are preparing summer lineups. New Jersey’s concert calendar is also filling out, with confirmed country acts at Wildwood’s Barefoot Country Music Fest alongside shows across the state.

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Bengals Beat Dolphins 31-24, Burrow Throws Four TDs — 2dJoe Burrow threw four touchdown passes and Jordan Battle intercepted two passes as Cincinnati beat Miami 31-24, despite Burrow’s modest 190 passing yards and a late Dolphins rally. Burrow finished the game after jamming a finger on his non-throwing hand while trying to recover a fumble; the Bengals have a bye before facing Baltimore.

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Bend Man Sentenced 125 Months for Armed RobberyWorld — 6dA Bend, Oregon, man was sentenced to 125 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release for robbing a cannabis dispensary at gunpoint in 2024. Russell Ian Boggess attempted to fire his handgun twice before it jammed, struck an employee who tried to call 911, and was arrested at the scene.

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Pearl Jam Plays with Abe Laboriel Jr. at Ohana Festival — Sep 28, 2026Pearl Jam closed Ohana Festival with guest guitarist Billy Strings, who joined Eddie Vedder and the band for Pearl Jam and Neil Young songs. The festival also featured Abe Laboriel Jr., Paul McCartney’s longtime drummer, sitting in after Matt Cameron’s 2025 departure; the band has not confirmed whether Laboriel is a permanent replacement.

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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.

Page McConnell Plays World's Largest Organ With PhishEntertainment — Oct 2, 2026Phish’s three-night Atlantic City run launched its 2026 fall tour with extended improvisational jams and notable song choices. Page McConnell also played Boardwalk Hall’s giant pipe organ, while the band revived “Sleeping Monkey” in an encore.

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GAO Warns FAA Air Traffic Systems Can Be Intercepted or Impersonated — Sep 21, 2026Jamming hit a Spanish military jet carrying the defense minister in 2025; GAO finds U.S. air-traffic links can be impersonated and still lack common encryption.

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Sam Okafor It's shocking how open FAA radio links are to spoofing. They need to encrypt and monitor those frequencies right away.

Gasser Leads Brewers Past Orioles 1-0 — Sep 19, 2026Gasser escaped a bases-loaded jam and threw seven scoreless innings on a career-high 107 pitches as the Brewers shut out the Orioles 1-0.

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Chris Dalton The Brewers keep finding ways to win close games like this one. That kind of depth should help them stay on top of the NL.

Payoneer, Etsy Renew Deal Across 16 Markets — Sep 30, 2026Payoneer and Etsy renewed their payments partnership through 2029, continuing cross-border payout services for eligible Etsy sellers in 16 markets. The companies say the arrangement, which has supported tens of thousands of sellers since 2023, helps small businesses receive earnings and manage international sales; Jamaican sellers remain largely ineligible because Etsy does not support shops based in Jamaica.

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Purdie Throws Three Touchdowns as Liberty Tops Ball State 51-15 — Sep 19, 2026Liberty cruised to a 51-15 win over Ball State behind Deshawn Purdie’s three touchdown passes, with more scoring from Jamari Person and Makai Jackson as the Flames dominated on both sides of the ball. Coach Jamey Chadwell spoke of strong execution across all phases and noted it as Liberty’s best performance of the season and their first win over an FBS opponent since 2025.

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Tom Gallagher Chadwell was right about the execution, this felt like their cleanest game and the first FBS win in a while is a solid step.

Draymond Green Defends LeBron James’ Helicopter Commute — 3dDraymond Green urged people to stop scrutinizing LeBron James’ helicopter commute between New York and Philadelphia, saying he should be able to travel to work in peace. James’ flights are provided through his Fanatics partnership as he splits his time between the two cities.

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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.

James, Nurse Dispute Breen’s Report on Embiid — Oct 7, 2026Mike Breen reported that LeBron James confronted Joel Embiid for arriving late to a 76ers practice, but James denied the account, saying Embiid had not been late. Reports from around the team have described Embiid’s camp and offseason positively.

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James Madison Accepted Into American ConferenceSports — 2dJames Madison will join the American Conference as its 14th full member no later than July 1, 2028, leaving the Sun Belt after unanimous votes on both sides.

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Florida Inmate James Robertson Set for Execution — 1dFlorida is set to execute James Robertson, who pleaded guilty to strangling his sleeping cellmate in 2008 specifically to receive a death sentence and waived his appeals. The case has renewed debate over whether capital punishment can deter violence when Robertson sought execution, as Florida continues an unusually high pace of executions.

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James Debuts for 76ers as Brown Scores 18 — Oct 5, 2026Jaylen Brown scored 22 points in 17 minutes in his Philadelphia 76ers preseason debut, helping lead a win over the Knicks while stars Joel Embiid, LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey sat out. His strong showing underscored his potential to carry the offense when teammates are unavailable; Brown also highlighted building chemistry with his new teammates.

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

Cornell Defendant Seeks AG James’ Removal From Probe — 5dGillio Lopes, one of the Cornell 7, filed an Article 78 petition Wednesday to remove AG Letitia James as special prosecutor, citing her pre-appointment post that the complainant's ordeal was horrific.

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Jamal Murray Starts Nuggets Preseason GameSports — Oct 5, 2026Jamal Murray is set to start against Utah in Denver’s preseason rematch, while Spencer Jones is day-to-day with a hamstring strain that could keep him out of several preseason games. The Nuggets are also weighing roster and lineup questions: salary-cap constraints and limited preseason minutes could hurt Lonnie Walker IV’s bid for a roster spot, and Cam Johnson—not Christian Braun—is identified as the starter most at risk of being demoted.

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LeBron, Embiid, Maxey sit out 76ers preseason opener — Oct 5, 2026LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will miss Philadelphia’s preseason opener against the Knicks, with only Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe available among the Sixers’ projected starters. James is managing chronic foot arthritis and lower-back sciatica, while the team has said it wants to balance preseason playing time with rest.

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Dana Whitfield LeBron managing arthritis and sciatica this early means the Sixers need to be careful with his minutes all year.

Pinterest names Amazon executive James Dibbo as CFO effective October 26 — Oct 5, 2026Pinterest named longtime Amazon finance executive James Dibbo as CFO, effective Oct. 26, 2026, succeeding Julia Brau Donnelly, who will advise the company through the end of the month. Dibbo previously oversaw finance for Amazon businesses including advertising and entertainment and held finance leadership roles at P.F. Chang’s, Tesco and BT Group.

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Priya Raman Replacing Donnelly with someone who also knows retail like Tesco could tighten Pinterest's costs.

Derwin James to Play Rest of Season With Cast on Fractured Finger — Sep 20, 2026Chargers safety Derwin James will finish the 2026 season in a cast after fracturing his left pinky in a 26-14 loss to the Raiders.

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LeBron James Joins 76ers, Elevating 2027 Title Hopes — Sep 18, 2026The Philadelphia 76ers' title odds have risen after trading for Jaylen Brown and signing LeBron James, with observers suggesting LeBron could elevate Embiid's health and consistency, while trade talk persists about Embiid's value to teams like the Clippers. Separately, a new NBA Elo forecast uses dual regular-season and playoff ratings to project outcomes for 2026-27, and recent playoff narratives show Embiid delivering explosive scoring while the Knicks' hustle dictated the series results.

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James Rodríguez Retires From Colombia National Team After 131 Caps — Sep 15, 2026James Rodríguez retires from Colombia after 131 caps and 31 goals, saying he gave absolutely everything following the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal.

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Priya Raman James had an incredible run and those World Cup moments in 2014 will never be forgotten.

Bank, Credit Union Leaders Assess Economic RisksFinance — 2dMajor-bank leaders say consumers and businesses remain resilient amid inflation and high interest rates, though JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon warned that risks are building. Minnesota credit union leaders described a more uneven picture, with financially secure households recovering while others face depleted savings and pressure from high costs.

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NFL Overturns Fines for Williams, Chase — 22hThe NFL rescinded Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams’ two fines, totaling nearly $27,000, for celebrations during a game against the Buffalo Bills. Williams argued one gesture was not offensive, and the appeals officer urged him to celebrate professionally; Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase also won an appeal over a celebration mimicking a wrestling move.

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Rachel Meyers Chase's wrestling bit was silly but harmless, so it's fair they dropped the penalty instead of punishing every bit of personality.