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Vinícius Gets Four-Match Ban and Will Miss Real Madrid's Clásico — 1dJosé Mourinho says he benched Vinícius Júnior to protect him and is working to help the struggling forward regain his confidence and form, including with changes to his routine. Vinícius’ disallowed goal and red card against Villarreal have added to his troubles and could leave him suspended for the first Clásico of the season.

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Vinicius May Miss El Clásico After Red Card — 4dVinicius Junior got a straight red and a disallowed goal after VAR caught him pulling Nathan Saliba's hair; a ban of two-plus matches would make him miss El Clasico on Oct. 25.

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City Beats Liverpool 3-0 After Guilty Verdict — 3dCity beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on Oct. 11, 2026, after a guilty verdict on over 100 Premier League financial charges; Haaland, Doku and Cherki scored after the red card.

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Lille considers legal action after Santos ruptures ACL — 2dLille is considering legal action after defender Tiago Santos ruptured the ACL in his right knee in a tackle against Le Havre that the club says warranted a red card. Lille has asked French soccer authorities to review the incident and officiating, while Le Havre argues the officials’ decision not to punish its player should stand under current rules.

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Red Sox Eye Second Straight Winter Offensive Upgrades — Oct 5, 2026Outscored 18-2 in a second straight Wild Card exit to the Yankees, the Red Sox will again target offense after Breslow said the lineup did not slug.

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Tom Gallagher Fenway rewards lefty power and smart contact hitters. Building around that while giving the prospects time to develop is the right approach.

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.

Sophia Wilson suspension extended to two games for hair-pulling incident — 6dNWSL extended Sophia Wilson’s suspension to two games on Oct. 8, 2026 after upgrading her hair-pulling red card to Major Game Misconduct.

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Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card Games Set for 8 p.m. — Sep 27, 2026The Yankees–Red Sox best-of-three Wild Card Series will have prime-time games at Yankee Stadium, with all potential games carried on NBC and Peacock. MLB’s 2026 Wild Card Series runs Tuesday through Thursday, with games across NBC Sports platforms and Spanish-language coverage on Universo and Univision.

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Maya Lindstrom Yankee Stadium hosting all these games should give the Yankees the edge they need in this series.

Yankees leave Aaron Judge off wild-card roster — Sep 28, 2026The Yankees left Aaron Judge off their wild-card roster against the Red Sox, opting for caution despite his late push to return from a right calf strain. Giancarlo Stanton, Trent Grisham and Ryan Weathers made the roster, and Judge could return if New York advances.

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Elena Vasquez Keeping Judge sidelined is the smart call to protect that calf even if it weakens the lineup against Boston.

Yankees Host Red Sox in Wild Card Rematch — Sep 25, 2026Boston’s four-game Fenway sweep of the Yankees sparked a 32-5 run and first 15-game streak since 1946; the Wild Card rematch starts Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.

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Elena Vasquez Yankees should take this series at home despite Judge's status, their pitching depth looks stronger than Boston's right now.

Red Sox name rookie Tolle for Yankees opener — Sep 27, 2026The Red Sox will start rookie left-hander Payton Tolle against Cam Schlittler in Game 1 of their American League Wild Card series with the Yankees. Boston will turn to Sonny Gray for Game 2 and Ranger Suárez if a third game is needed.

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Yankees Sweep Red Sox to Advance — Sep 29, 2026The Yankees took a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three AL Wild Card series with a 9-0 Game 1 win over the Red Sox, powered by Cam Schlittler’s 10 strikeouts and Ben Rice’s grand slam. Boston must win Game 2 to stay alive, with Sonny Gray set to face Max Fried; Roman Anthony is out of the lineup after aggravating his wrist injury.

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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.

Abu Farchi Sent Off for Gun Gesture — Sep 24, 2026IFA finds no 'cure for stupidity, ignorance and hypocrisy' in Ireland coach after Abu Farchi red card for gun gesture; Austria beats 10-man Israel 3-1.

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Rachel Meyers Abu Farchi let his team down with that stunt, Austria deserved the win after capitalizing on the extra player.

Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 after VAR red card — Sep 20, 2026Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 after VAR upgraded Dean Huijsen’s yellow to red; Real Madrid called the refereeing abysmal and Mourinho showed photos of two unpunished challenges.

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Nicole Hardy That VAR upgrade to red for Huijsen felt harsh but it handed Atletico the momentum they needed to win the derby.

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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Nor’easter Prompts Cubs-Red Sox Schedule ChangesSports — Sep 21, 2026A powerful nor'easter threatens the Cubs‑Red Sox series in Boston, risking rainouts and possible makeup games that could affect wild-card seeding with six games left for both teams. Forecasts from EC‑AIFA and other models point to heavy rain, high winds, and a potential need for a makeup doubleheader or even a neutral-site solution if the games matter for postseason positioning.

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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.

Story’s Three-Run Homer Lifts Red Sox Over Rangers — Sep 17, 2026Trevor Story delivered a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth as the Red Sox rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 4-3, completing a dramatic comeback and tightening Boston’s grip on a top wild-card spot. The loss dents Texas’s lead in the AL West and keeps the Rangers' postseason hopes in flux as Boston’s surge continues.

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Pochettino Says Balogun Dispute Changed US Energy — Sep 25, 2026U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino says he regrets not playing a larger role in the decision to appeal Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card suspension, which was lifted after President Donald Trump contacted FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. Pochettino said the controversy changed the team’s atmosphere before its 4-1 loss to Belgium, though FIFA’s president said the disciplinary committee acted independently.

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Dana Whitfield The team played like the controversy was still on their minds during that 4-1 loss.

Rangers beat Red Sox 4-2, gain wild-card ground — Sep 16, 2026Díaz's two-run double and Seager's two-run hit powered a four-run second as deGrom struck out eight and Latz notched his 30th save in Texas's 4-2 win over Boston.

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Dana Whitfield Seager's two-run single and Latz's save were key, but the Rangers still need to close that one-game gap to the Astros fast.

Earthquakes Rally From Two-Goal Deficit, Draw LAFC — Sep 18, 2026The San Jose Earthquakes rallied from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with LAFC after a red card for LAFC’s Aaron Long and a late equalizer from Reid Roberts, with Son Heung-min scoring and Timo Werner providing the assist that sparked the comeback. The result extends the Quakes’ unbeaten run and keeps them above LAFC in the standings as both teams push toward the playoffs, with Levi’s Stadium hosting the world-stage setting of a 2026 World Cup match.

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France Expands Train-Air Tickets to OuigoTravel — Oct 5, 2026Travelers heading to Europe should prepare for changing passport-control procedures, airport delays and common travel missteps, while solo trips can bring practical and emotional challenges beyond the romanticized image. In France, eligible passengers can book certain Ouigo train-and-flight connections on one ticket with rebooking protection, and residents renewing an expired permit may cross borders with a récépissé, expired card and valid passport.

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England’s 39-Game Winning Run Ends in Draw — Sep 17, 2026England’s 39-match women’s rugby winning streak ended as Canada held them to a 26-26 draw in Exeter, with Canada’s early pressure and late resistance highlighting a potential shift as both sides prepare for further tests in North America. Wales snapped a nine-game Test losing streak by routing South Africa 50-5 in Cardiff to kick off the WXV Global Series, signaling a strong start for Wales with a dominant first half and a red-card incident shaping the match.

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Rainiel Rodriguez in MLB draftSports — Sep 27, 2026Cincinnati Reds outfielder Hector Rodriguez was named to the Triple-A All-Star team after a strong season that included a major-league debut. Cardinals prospect Rainiel Rodriguez was named Prospect of the Year after an outstanding campaign, while St. Louis is also giving him work at third base to broaden his versatility.

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Foden Gets Straight Red for Kick at Fernandes in Manchester Derby — Sep 13, 2026Phil Foden was sent off for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes in the Manchester derby, a red card that followed a tense moment with Fernandes and sparked widespread coverage across outlets. Reports from multiple sources describe the incident, the early sending-off, and related match context including fan protests and live updates.

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Maya Lindstrom Fernandes has a way of getting under opponents skin but that kick was still a stupid move.

Voter Registration Cards Turn Every Voter in New York County to Democrat: ‘Human Error’Reporting — May 21, 2023Long Island’s Nassau County went all blue, and then a lot of faces went all red. Last Tuesday, voters received voter information cards in the mail that tell them where to vote in the state’s upcoming primaries, and…

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