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After military deal, US plans more bases in Greenland

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:07:14 GMT

NUUK/COPENHAGEN: After months of tension over U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to take control of Greenland, the island's government and residents have welcomed a new military agreement with the United States and Denmark.

The deal has eased fears about a possible U.S. takeover, although many Greenlanders remain deeply cautious about Washington.

"I am incredibly relieved and think the outcome is very

US business growth hits five-year high as costs climb

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:03:51 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. businesses saw a sharp acceleration in demand in September, pushing activity to its strongest level in more than five years while also straining supply chains and driving up costs.

S&P Global's flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index rose to 58.4 in September from 56.0 in August, its highest reading since July 2021. A reading above 50 signals expansion in the private sector.

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With LeBron gone, Bronny James out to make a name for himself

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:55:13 GMT

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Bronny James is looking forward to playing against his dad, LeBron James, on Christmas Day, but until then, he will focus on improving his game and emerging from his legendary father's shadow.

On Oct. 22, 2024, the pair became the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game. In July, after two seasons together, LeBron left Los Angeles to sign a two-year, $8 million c

Third-string QB Case Keenum guides Bears to blowout of Eagles

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:40:24 GMT

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Case Keenum passed for 247 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another score and the Chicago defense generated three takeaways to lift the host Bears to a 27-7 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday.

With franchise quarterback Caleb Williams out due to a strained hamstring and backup Tyson Bagent recovering from a concussion, Keenum made his first NFL appearance

Final on their minds, Knights battle Connor Bedard-less Blackhawks

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:05:17 GMT

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The Ryan Craig era of Vegas hockey begins Tuesday night when the Golden Knights face the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks in the teams' season opener in Las Vegas.

Craig, who spent the past three seasons as head coach of the nearby AHL Henderson Silver Knights, will be the team's third head coach in a six-month span. He replaces interim boss John Tortorella, who took over fo

Avs put eyes back on prize, begin Cup push vs. new-look Kings

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:05:10 GMT

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Last season ended in disappointment for the Stanley Cup-or-bust Colorado Avalanche, but the reigning Presidents' Trophy winners are ready to make a run at their fourth championship when they host the Los Angeles Kings for their season opener on Wednesday night in Denver.

The teams last played in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, which ended in a sweep by C

Flyers, Penguins meet in playoff rematch to open season

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:25:07 GMT

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Nearly five months after meeting in the playoffs, the host Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins renew their rivalry on Wednesday as the Keystone State rivals face off in the season opener for the first time since 2021.

The Flyers defeated the Penguins in their first-round series in April, though the six-game showdown was full of drama. Philadelphia won the first three

Resilient Astros, upstart White Sox matchup of opposites

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:25:20 GMT

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HOUSTON -- In one corner sits a franchise that has won eight division titles, four American League pennants and two World Series championships over the last decade.

In the other corner is a franchise that lost a combined 324 games over the previous three seasons - and has not won a postseason series since capturing the 2005 World Series on the other's home field.

At first bl

NHL power rankings: Avs, Canes lead strong pack of Cup hopefuls

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:19:06 GMT

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A strong case can be made for a dozen or more teams hoisting the Stanley Cup when the 2026-27 NHL season is completed, even though the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes outclassed the field in last season's playoffs.

Most of the legitimate contenders remain the same from the past few years, but rest assured there will be a few surprises to come. Here are our power rankings on

Retooled Celtics forge into unknown after Jaylen Brown trade

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:05:03 GMT

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A week after their president of basketball operations said that breaking up their longtime star duo was 'inevitable,' the Boston Celtics faced life after Jaylen Brown as they kicked off the preseason at their media day Monday.

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla began the day by remarking on 'an eventful offseason' and thanking Brown, who was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul

You again? Rival Braves, Phillies ready to add to their playoff history

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:55:06 GMT

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ATLANTA -- The Braves dominated division rival Philadelphia this season, winning nine of 13 games in the series and snapping the Phillies' two-year streak as National League East champions.

Atlanta will now attempt to carry that over into the postseason and break out of a recent downward playoff trend when it opens a best-of-three NL wild-card series against visiting Philadelphia T

LeBron James, no ID required, debuts in Philly duds

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:55:06 GMT

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LeBron James made his first appearance in a Philadelphia 76ers uniform on Monday and made it clear he's not showing up just to absorb the spotlight or smile for cameras.

When he took his seat at the dais before his media day press conference Monday in Camden, N.J., James picked up his rectangular name card and put it under the table.

'You guys know who I am, right?' Jame

Week 3 MNF: Eagles-Bears Preview, Prop Picks, Prediction

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:05:12 GMT

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The third week of the NFL regular season concludes with the Philadelphia Eagles traveling to take on the Chicago Bears.

This was expected to be an early-season matchup between NFC heavyweights and marquee quarterbacks. However, the Bears will be without Caleb Williams due to a hamstring injury, and 38-year-old Case Keenum is expected to start with backup Tyson Bagent having rec

2B Luis Arraez (ankle) left off Phillies' NL wild-card roster

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:40:20 GMT

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ATLANTA -- Philadelphia second baseman Luis Arraez will miss the National League wild-card series against the Atlanta Braves with a left ankle injury.

Arraez, who injured his ankle Thursday and has not played since, was replaced on the roster by infielder Otto Kemp.

'We still get improvement every day, but not enough to ... he was going to try to hit today and wasn't abl

NHL season-preview capsules: Eastern Conference

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:25:14 GMT

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ATLANTIC DIVISION

Boston Bruins

Head coach: Marco Sturm (second season)

Last season: 45-27-10, fourth place in Atlantic Division

This season: The Bruins will be hard-pressed to duplicate last season's success. Scoring beyond the top line, especially after newly named captain David Pastrnak, is a concern.

What's New: The key arrival is forward J.J. Peterk

Report: Packers signing veteran OL Mekhi Becton

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:40:21 GMT

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The Green Bay Packers are signing offensive lineman Mekhi Becton after a Monday workout, ESPN reported.

The former first-round pick will join the practice squad as the Packers (1-2) prepare for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

Becton, 27, was released by the Los Angeles Chargers in March to clear nearly $10 million in salary cap space.

The 6-foot-7, 363-pound veteran played

Playoff odds: Dodgers favored to keep grasp of World Series trophy over Brewers, Rays

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:05:12 GMT

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Oddsmakers certainly like the Los Angeles Dodgers' track record, as they are favored to capture a third consecutive World Series title as the MLB playoffs get started this week.

The Dodgers have better odds than the top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers, who set a franchise mark with 103 regular-season victories and had the best record in baseball. But the Brewers haven't been to the Worl

MLB roundup: Astros blank A's, capture AL West title

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:55:13 GMT

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Rookie Lucas Spence ripped a two-run triple to highlight a four-run third inning, helping the Houston Astros celebrate the American League West title with a 9-0 victory over the Athletics on Sunday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Christian Walker homered to lead off the sixth inning and joined Yainer Diaz, Cam Smith and Jeremy Pena in collecting two hits and an RBI for the Astros (

NFL injury roundup: Baker Mayfield, Breece Hall knocked out late in losses

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:05:12 GMT

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield sustained a dislocated right thumb late in Sunday's 23-16 home loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles announced the extent of the injury after the contest and said Mayfield will undergo an MRI exam on Monday. Bowles said X-rays didn't show a fracture.

Mayfield, who recently received a three-year, $165 m

Reports: Case Keenum to start for Bears on MNF, Tyson Bagent to be QB2

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:55:32 GMT

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Case Keenum will start at quarterback for the Chicago Bears on Monday night even though Tyson Bagent has cleared concussion protocol, Fox Sports and ESPN reported Sunday.

Bagent is expected to be active but will serve as Chicago's No. 2 quarterback for the 'Monday Night Football' matchup against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles.

It was reported earlier Sunday that Caleb W

NFL roundup: Marcus Mariota, Commanders stun Seahawks

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:55:26 GMT

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Marcus Mariota threw three touchdown passes, Kain Medrano returned an interception 50 yards for a score late in the fourth quarter and the Washington Commanders held on to shock the defending champion Seattle Seahawks 33-31 Sunday in Landover, Md.

Starting in place of the injured Jayden Daniels (elbow), Mariota was 19-of-31 passing for 183 yards and no interceptions. Terry McLau

D-backs, eliminated earlier in the day, fall to Padres

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:55:19 GMT

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Gavin Sheets homered and Freddy Fermin knocked in three runs as the San Diego Padres tuned up for their National League wild-card series by stopping the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on Sunday afternoon.

San Diego (91-71), which opens its best-of-three series Tuesday night against the visiting Chicago Cubs, snapped a 4-4 tie with three runs in the bottom of the seventh. Fermi

D-backs, eliminated earlier by Phillies, fall to Padres

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:55:13 GMT

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San Diego (91-71), which opens its best-of-three series Tuesday night against the visiting Chicago Cubs, snapped a 4-4 tie with three runs in the bottom of the seventh. Fermi

D-backs, eliminated earlier by Phillies, drop season finale to Padres

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:55:05 GMT

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San Diego (91-71), which opens its best-of-three series Tuesday night against the visiting Chicago Cubs, snapped a 4-4 tie with three runs in the bottom of the seventh. Fermi

Dodgers notch 100th win, knock off Giants in 10 innings

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:25:10 GMT

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Andy Pages capped a four-run 10th inning with a three-run home run Sunday afternoon, and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Francisco 5-1 in the final game of longtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow's career, earning their 100th win of the season

With Krukow working overtime as his postgame retirement ceremony was delayed, the Dodgers (100-62) took the lead in the 10th

Pirates tame Tigers to secure first winning mark since 2018

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:19:23 GMT

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Jared Jones pitched four inning of one-hit ball and Konnor Griffin led off the game with a solo home run and drove in two runs to lead the Pirates to a 4-2 win over the host Tigers on Sunday in Detroit, Mich.

Griffin's solo homer was the sixth of his rookie season and first of two hits and helped Pittsburgh (82-80) secure its first winning record since 2018 and only its

Marlins fend off Braves in season finale

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:55:28 GMT

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Heriberto Hernandez and Griffin Conine slugged solo home runs, giving the host Miami Marlins a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon.

For the Braves (94-68), it was their last game before the playoffs. The National League East champions will face the division rival Philadelphia Phillies in the wild-card round.

It was the season finale for the Marlins (80-82), w

Phillies beat Rays to clinch final NL playoff spot in Game 162

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:40:25 GMT

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Zack Wheeler pitched six strong innings and Kyle Schwarber drove in two runs as the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their fifth straight postseason berth with a 7-3 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.

Bryce Harper and Edmundo Sosa homered for Philadelphia (88-74), which had lost its previous four games by the combined score of 23-3. The Phillies finally showed signs

Steelers win shootout to hand Bengals first loss

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:40:49 GMT

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Chris Boswell booted the go-ahead field goal and Derrick Harmon strip-sacked Joe Burrow in the final minute to lift the host Pittsburgh Steelers to a 30-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

Pittsburgh (2-1) took a 30-27 lead with 2:15 left when Boswell connected from 33 yards, six and a half minutes after he tied the game with a 36-yard kick. Aaron Rodgers was 19-of-34 pa

Nick Chubb retires as member of Browns

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:40:27 GMT

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Running back Nick Chubb officially retired as a member of the Cleveland Browns. He was honored during Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.

'It's great to be back,' Chubb said in a press conference. 'Cleveland is where my journey started, and this is where it's going to end.'

Chubb spent seven of his eight NFL seasons with the Brow

MLB sets wild-card series game times

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:55:08 GMT

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MLB announced the game times for all four of its 2026 wild-card series Sunday.

The full playoff field was not yet set, with the American League West champion and the National League's final wild-card spot still to be determined in Game 162, but both matchups involving those teams were known based on the standings. Each series is best-of-three and will be played from Tuesda

Phillies activate LHP Jesus Luzardo off IL ahead of season finale

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:19:06 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated All-Star left-hander Jesus Luzardo from the 15-day injured list prior to Sunday's critical game against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.

Right-hander Jose Urquidy was designated for assignment by the Phillies (87-74), who can clinch their fifth straight postseason berth on Sunday afternoon as they face the American League East champion Rays (98-6

Reports: Bears QB Caleb Williams likely out 3-4 weeks

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:55:14 GMT

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks with a Grade 2 hamstring injury, multiple media outlets reported Sunday morning.

The reports, however, noted that Williams could return sooner than that timeline, with head coach Ben Johnson saying earlier this week that the quarterback has been known as a quick healer.

Williams has

Tigers, Pirates finish season one day after Justin Verlander's emotional final game

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:55:07 GMT

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He didn't pick up the win, but the final game of his career on Saturday was a big triumph for Detroit's Justin Verlander.

The 43-year-old right-hander, making just his second start of the season due to injuries, went 5 1/3 innings and gave up just two solo home runs in his 557th career start.

Just for good measure, rookie Eduardo Valencia hit a walk-off, two-run home ru

Still in wild-card race, D-backs stay positive vs. Padres

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:55:04 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks enter the final game of the regular season against the host San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon with an opportunity to make the playoffs, although Arizona will need help.

It is nothing new for the Diamondbacks, who have had their playoff fate determined on the final weekend of the season in each of the past three years.

They clinched a playoff bert

Free-falling Phillies keep playoff berth in sight in finale vs. Rays

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:19:07 GMT

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Once a virtual lock to make the playoffs, the Philadelphia Phillies will enter the final day of the regular season with their postseason hopes still up in the air.

The Phillies (87-74) can clinch their fifth straight postseason berth on Sunday afternoon when they host the American League East champion Tampa Bay Rays (98-63) in the regular-season finale for both teams.

Right

Mediocre record aside, Astros aim to clinch AL West title vs. A's

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:55:14 GMT

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The Houston Astros will take a swipe at reaching the postseason for the ninth time in 10 seasons when they face the Athletics on Sunday afternoon at West Sacramento, Calif.

The Astros (80-81) are tied with the Texas Rangers for the American League West lead entering Game No. 162. Houston holds the tiebreaker edge after winning the season series 9-4.

Both Houston and Texas wo

MLB roundup: Guardians clinch third straight AL Central title

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:19:18 GMT

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Patrick Bailey and Brayan Rocchio homered twice and Chase DeLauter also went deep as the Cleveland Guardians beat the host Kansas City Royals 11-5, and with the Chicago White Sox's loss to the Colorado Rockies, clinched their third consecutive American League Central title Saturday night.

Rocchio, who posted back-to-back homers with Bailey in the ninth, and Steven Kwan and Tr

Rays collect 17 hits, blast skidding Phillies in runaway

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:05:12 GMT

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Richie Palacios drove in four runs and Victor Mesa Jr. had four hits and two RBIs as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays walloped the Philadelphia Phillies 12-1 on Saturday.Griffin Jax and six relievers took care of matters on the mound for Tampa Bay (98-63), which has already clinched the top spot in the American League playoffs. Other standouts for the Rays included Junior Caminero, who s

Grammy winner Lionel Richie undergoes heart procedure, cancels upcoming shows

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:59:03 GMT

Washington, DC [US], September 27 (ANI): Grammy Award-winning musician Lionel Richie is set to miss a few of his upcoming concert performances after being hospitalised this week and undergoing a procedure to treat atrial fibrillation, Variety reported.

According to Richie's representative, the singer underwent a common procedure for Atrial fibrillation and will take some time off from performing before bein

Padres clinch home field for wild-card round; D-backs remain alive

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:22:09 GMT

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Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts homered and the San Diego Padres clinched home-field advantage in the first round of the National League playoffs with a 10-7 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday.

Machado's 30th homer of the season, a three-run opposite field shot off Jose Cabrera (0-4) in the fourth, gave the Padres (90-71) a 6-4 lead they never lost.

Rays blast skidding Phillies in runaway rout

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:21:40 GMT

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Milan Iloski, Union blow past Orlando, win record sixth straight match

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:19:36 GMT

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Milan Iloski delivered a hat trick and Indiana Vassilev had a goal and two assists to lead surging Philadelphia to a 4-2 rout of visiting Orlando City on Saturday night.

The Union (11-10-6, 39 points) won a club-record sixth consecutive match and extended their club-record unbeaten streak to 12 in a row. Philadelphia improved to 10-0-2 during that stretch and handed Orlando City (1

2-time All-Star Kirby Yates announces retirement

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:05:17 GMT

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Right-hander Kirby Yates announced his retirement following the Pittsburgh Pirates' 4-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.

'I don't have anything left. Let's put it that way,' Yates said after the game. 'I've been running on fumes for a while, and I think it's just time and it's felt like it's been time for a little while now.'

Yates made the first start of

Bears' Tyson Bagent questionable vs. Eagles; Caleb Williams out

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:19:04 GMT

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Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent cleared the necessary steps in the concussion protocol to participate in practice on Saturday, head coach Ben Johnson said.

Bagent was a full participant in the session and is listed as questionable to play for the Bears (1-1) on Monday in their home game against the Philadelphia Eagles (2-0).

Bagent likely would be the preferred choic

Tigers walk off Pirates to win Justin Verlander's farewell start

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:55:20 GMT

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Eduardo Valencia hit a two-out, two-strike, two-run home run in the ninth inning to lift the host Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday in Justin Verlander's final start.

The Tigers were down 3-1 in the ninth with Verlander on the hook for the loss.

Facing Pirates closer Mason Montgomery (6-4), Max Clark singled with one out and Hao-Yu Lee dou

Pitt makes quick work of overmatched Bucknell in 59-point blowout

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:25:12 GMT

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Mason Heintschel threw for 403 yards and six touchdowns to lead Pitt to a 59-0 victory over FCS opponent Bucknell in Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Heintschel completed 29 of 37 passes to nine different receivers and led the Panthers (4-0) to a touchdown on six of their seven drives before being relieved midway through the third quarter. Backup quarterback Holden Geriner completed

Bears coach: QB Tyson Bagent to return to practice Saturday

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:55:20 GMT

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Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has cleared the necessary steps to participate in practice on Saturday, head coach Ben Johnson said.

But whether he will be able to play Monday night remains in question.

Starter Caleb Williams sustained a hamstring injury during the fourth quarter of Chicago's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday. He is expected to sit out hi

Fading Phillies keeping upbeat ahead of crucial contest vs. Rays

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:55:16 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies have their backs against the wall with their postseason hopes in serious jeopardy.

The Phillies hope to snap out of their late-season funk on Saturday when they continue their home series with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Philadelphia (87-73) has lost nine of its past 14 games and has managed a total of two runs during its current three-game slide. The

Tigers' Justin Verlander to make final career start in matchup vs. Pirates

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:05:12 GMT

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Justin Verlander's last career appearance will come at the perfect place: Detroit.

The rest of his final season didn't go as planned.

The future Hall of Famer will start for the Tigers on Saturday afternoon against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Verlander, who announced this past summer that he would retire after the season, will make just his second start of the year.

Detroit

Connelly Early to make Nationals' debut vs. Mets

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:40:26 GMT

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Rookie left-hander Connelly Early will make his Washington Nationals' debut when he starts Saturday afternoon against the New York Mets in the middle contest of a three-game series in the nation's capital.

The start time was moved from 4:05 p.m. to 12:35 p.m. ET due to storms expected in the area.

Early, obtained from the Boston Red Sox for infielder Curtis Mead on July 26

MLB roundup: D-backs climb within 1 game of Phils in NL wild-card race

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:55:04 GMT

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Lars Nootbaar homered on the game's first pitch Friday night and Nolan Arenado added his 30th homer as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks tightened the National League wild-card race with an 11-4 rout of the San Diego Padres.

Arizona scored in six of the first seven innings to earn its sixth straight win and move within a game of Philadelphia for the final NL wild-card spot with t

Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium concerts called off over weather concerns amid Macklemore controversy

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:36:56 GMT

Washington [US], September 26 (ANI): Ed Sheeran's weekend concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, have been cancelled due to severe weather warnings forecast across Boston and New England, the Robert Kraft-owned venue said on Friday, amid continuing controversy surrounding the singer's tour and Kraft's alleged role in having rapper Macklemore dropped from the tour's US dates following his onstage sup

Diamondbacks slice wild-card deficit with blowout of Padres

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:19:10 GMT

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Arizona (86-74) scored in six of the first seven innings to earn its sixth straight win and move within a game of Philadelphia (87-73) for the final NL wild-

Diamondbacks stay alive with offensive night against Padres

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:55:26 GMT

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Lars Nootbaar homered on the game's first pitch Friday night and Nolan Arenado added his 30th homer as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks remained alive in the National League wild-card race with an 11-4 rout of the San Diego Padres.

Arizona (86-74) scored in six of the first seven innings to earn its sixth straight win and move within a game of Philadelphia (87-73) for the final

Dynamo resembling Sporting KC lately, but eager to change course

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 03:19:08 GMT

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Looking at their records, there would seem to be little in common between Sporting Kansas City and the Houston Dynamo.

But Kansas City has company in the misery department, albeit in a different magnitude.

Each club will have a chance to shake off the frustrations when they meet Saturday night in Houston.

Houston (13-8-5, 44 points) is in a three-way tie for second

Union bring five-match winning streak into Orlando City clash

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 02:25:20 GMT

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The red-hot Philadelphia Union will look to continue their revival Saturday night when they host Orlando City in a key battle between Eastern Conference playoff contenders.

The Union (10-10-6, 36 points) sit in sixth place in the conference, but just three points behind the Chicago Fire for fifth, and are on one of the most impressive stretches in league play in recent memory. Phil

Spencer Torkelson's huge night helps Tigers top Pirates

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 02:19:30 GMT

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Spencer Torkelson finished a single shy of the cycle and drove in three runs as the host Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night.

Eduardo Valencia reached base five times and scored three runs, while Dillon Dingler drove in two runs for Detroit (75-85).

Jackson Jobe (3-3) gave up two runs and three hits with

Freddy Peralta, Rays staff flummox Phillies

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:40:23 GMT

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Freddy Peralta and four relievers combined on a four-hitter as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays topped the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 on Friday.

Nick Fortes homered for Tampa Bay (97-63), which has already clinched the top seed in the American League playoffs but continued to pile on against a Philadelphia team with plenty to play for.

The Phillies (87-73) came in with a magic

Wilyer Abreu's timely hit allows Red Sox to sweep twin bill with Cubs

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:40:30 GMT

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Wilyer Abreu broke a scoreless deadlock with a two-out, two-run double in the eighth inning, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 2-0 win and a doubleheader sweep over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Friday evening.

Abreu was in a 0-for-11 slump before smacking the big hit high off the Green Monster in left-center field. Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Jahmai Jones both walked to set the stage

MLB moves Cubs-Red Sox finale to Rays' Tropicana Field

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:19:16 GMT

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Ahead of a nor'easter expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the Northeast this weekend, Major League Baseball moved Saturday's game between the Chicago Cubs and host Boston Red Sox to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Sunday.

Sunday's game is scheduled to begin at 3:05 p.m. ET at the home of the Tampa Bay Rays, who conclude their regular season in Phil

Chasing wild-card spot, D-backs place RHP Corbin Burnes on IL

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:05:09 GMT

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Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes was scratched from his Saturday night start against the San Diego Padres when the former Cy Young Award winner was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with shoulder inflammation.

The throwing shoulder issue comes as Arizona tries to secure the final National League wild-card spot.

Riding a five-game winning streak, Arizona en

Rams WR Puka Nacua expected to miss second consecutive game

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:19:08 GMT

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Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua missed Friday's practice and is doubtful to play Sunday night against the Denver Broncos.

Head coach Sean McVay said the Rams are hopeful Nacua would be ready for the Week 4 matchup next week against the Philadelphia Eagles if he sits out for the second week in a row with a hip injury.

Davante Adams picked up the slack for Nacua and the passing g

LeBron James: Getting Joel Embiid 'over the hump' factor in joining Sixers

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:55:14 GMT

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LeBron James cited a pair of reasons on Friday as to why he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Speaking on his 'Mind the Game' podcast with co-host Steve Nash, James detailed his long-time friendship with fellow Klutch Sports Group client Tyrese Maxey and his desire to guide former MVP Joel Embiid to his first NBA title as factors in him heading to the City of Brotherly Love.

More work to do for Padres, Diamondbacks in regular season

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:40:30 GMT

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When the San Diego Padres were 50-53 going into a series in Miami on July 24, they were perhaps one more series loss away from being sellers at the MLB trade deadline.

Since then, they've posted the major leagues' top record at 39-17, clinching their third straight playoff berth and their fifth in seven years with a 4-2 win Thursday night at the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Now S

Royals vie to stand between Guardians and AL Central title

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:40:34 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians earned their third consecutive American League playoff berth on Thursday with a 1-0 victory against the Boston Red Sox and enter a road series against the Kansas City Royals with their magic number to clinch the AL Central title at three.

Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt has piloted each trip to the postseason over that stretch, and, on Thursday, he set

With top seed secure, Brewers set sights on Cardinals

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:40:26 GMT

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After reaching 100 victories for the first time in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers will focus on postseason preparation when they host the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.

Left-hander Robert Gasser (5-5, 4.01 ERA), coming off his best outing, is scheduled to start for the Brewers in the opener of the three-game series. Right-hander Michael McGreevy (7-9, 3.84) gets the nod

Phillies likely to make defensive adjustments in opener vs. Rays

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:40:27 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies still have work to do as they host the Tampa Bay Rays for the final three games of the regular season starting on Friday night, and that work might be a little harder due to a key injury.

The Phillies (87-72) hold a two-game advantage over the Arizona Diamondbacks (85-74) in the race for the third and final wild-card spot in the National League. Two w

Pirates attempt to seal winning record as final set vs. Tigers begins

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:40:22 GMT

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For the Pittsburgh Pirates, the final weekend of the 2026 season will be a chance to look back at the progress they have made with an eye on how they can take the next step forward next year.

For the Detroit Tigers, the next three days are about wondering why their season didn't match up to the advanced metrics.

The Pirates will look to lock up a winning season on Frid

Red Sox, Cubs meet in doubleheader, attempting to get ahead of storm

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:19:08 GMT

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As Boston braces for an extended nor'easter, the Red Sox and the visiting Chicago Cubs are looking to get ahead of the storm and make sure baseball gets played with a Friday doubleheader.

The teams will begin their final regular-season series with 1:05 and 6:05 p.m. games on Friday. The opener originally was slated for Sunday.

The clubs' final regular-season game remains se

With weather looming, Orioles and Yankees set for Friday doubleheader

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:40:21 GMT

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The New York Yankees are tuning up for what they hope is a deep postseason run while the Baltimore Orioles are eliminated from postseason contention. Add to that the issue of expected heavy rain moving the scheduled Saturday game up a day, and Friday may resemble something out of spring training.

Before concluding their four-game series with the Rays on Thursday, the Yankees anno

MLB roundup: White Sox, Guardians, Cubs, Padres wrap up playoff berths

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:40:24 GMT

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Miguel Vargas had two hits and two RBIs, Kyle Teel homered and David Sandlin delivered six strong innings as the visiting Chicago White Sox routed the Kansas City Royals 9-1 on Thursday to clinch an American League playoff berth.

Chicago is back in the postseason for the first time since 2021 after enduring three straight 100-loss seasons.

Fueled by an early barrage aga

Diamondbacks outslug Rockies, gain ground in playoff race

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:40:36 GMT

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Gabriel Moreno and Nolan Arenado homered in a six-run first inning and the surging Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 12-8 on Thursday in Denver to continue their drive for a National League wild-card berth.

James McCann also went deep for Arizona (85-74), which had a season-high 18 hits in its fifth straight win. The Diamondbacks moved within two games of Philadelphia

Padres top Dodgers, make team history with another playoff berth

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:25:04 GMT

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Dustin Harris drove in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning as the visiting San Diego Padres made franchise history with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday to clinch a spot in the playoffs for a third consecutive season.

San Diego starter Nick Pivetta opened with 4 2/3 scoreless innings and four relievers finished off the victory as the Padres (89-70) celebr

Brewers take down Phillies for franchise's first 100-win season

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:40:21 GMT

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Jake Bauers' RBI single in the eighth inning plated the go-ahead run Thursday for the Milwaukee Brewers, who reached the 100-win mark for the first time in franchise history with their 5-1 win over the hosting Philadelphia Phillies.

Bauers, who went 2-for-5 and added a double, singled up the middle, allowing Jackson Chourio to score from second, giving the Brewers (100-59) a 2

Bears third-string QB Case Keenum prepares to start against Eagles

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:05:04 GMT

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With Caleb Williams recovering from a strained hamstring and backup Tyson Bagent in the concussion protocol, Chicago Bears third-string quarterback Case Keenum may get the call to start Monday's game against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles.

Should the Bears (1-1) need Keenum to step in amid a spate of injuries at the position, the 38-year-old veteran won't blink.

'I feel v

Diamondbacks outslug Rockies for 5th straight win

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:55:14 GMT

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James McCann also went deep for Arizona (85-74), which had a season-high 18 hits in its fifth straight win. The Diamondbacks moved within 2 1/2 games of Philadelph

Patriots back on the road, looking to lock up potent Jaguars

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:19:18 GMT

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The New England Patriots were the best road team in the NFL last season, a perfect 8-0 in the regular season.

New England travels to Jacksonville on Sunday afternoon looking to start a new streak against the Jaguars. The Patriots lost at Seattle to begin the regular season.

It won't be easy against a Jacksonville crew going for its sixth consecutive regular-season home win d

Cubs lock up playoff berth with win over Marlins

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:05:18 GMT

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Nico Hoerner ripped a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth and Matthew Boyd tossed seven strong innings, helping the host Chicago Cubs clinch a playoff berth with a 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday afternoon.

Chicago's Pete Crow-Armstrong walked to lead off the first inning and promptly stole second base to become the seventh player in MLB history to record at least 40

Steelers stand in way of Bengals' first 3-0 start in 11 years

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:05:12 GMT

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The Cincinnati Bengals aim for their first 3-0 start since 2015 while the host Pittsburgh Steelers look to rebound from an ugly road loss when the two AFC North rivals meet Sunday.

The Bengals (2-0) have benefited from strong play out of all three phases of the team during wins over the Buccaneers and Texans.

Cincinnati's 20-6 win at Houston last week featured two touchdown

Spencer Horwitz's sacrifice fly lifts Pirates over Cardinals

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:55:14 GMT

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Spencer Horwitz's sacrifice fly in the eighth drove in the go-ahead run, and Paul Skenes concluded his season with a quality start as the Pittsburgh Pirates wrapped up their home schedule with a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday afternoon.

Horwitz's fly ball to center was deep enough to allow Ronny Simon to score. Mason Montgomery recorded his 17th save af

Father of Penguins' Andrei Kuzmenko killed by bear

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:55:13 GMT

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The father of Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko was attacked by a bear and killed in Russia, the team confirmed Thursday.

Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was on a fishing trip in the Tuva region in southern Siberia, part of a group of seven travelers. Their fishing spot along the Krasnaya River sits amid a dense forest, and the bear launched its attack from the trees, The

Duke ground game looking to overwhelm William & Mary

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:55:20 GMT

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Duke will look to keep its powerful ground game rolling against high-octane FCS squad William & Mary on Saturday in Durham, N.C.

The Blue Devils (3-0) are coming in hot after torching Stanford 35-7 last weekend.

Duke started the game with an interception and two punts but soon settled in, with four of its five touchdown drives more than 70 yards. Walker Eget had his se

Ben Rice hopes to add to homer total as Yankees battle Rays

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:55:21 GMT

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Aaron Judge said he wants to return for next week's wild-card series. Until he does come back, the slugger and the rest of the New York Yankees will be curious to see if slugger Ben Rice can homer again.

With four games remaining, Rice is among seven MLB players with at least 40 home runs, and he will attempt to continue his late-season surge Thursday night when New York hosts th

Brewers eye elusive century mark in series finale vs. Phillies

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:55:14 GMT

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The Milwaukee Brewers have never won 100 games in a season, but they have a chance to reach that milestone Thursday when they conclude their road series with the Philadelphia Phillies.

After losing 6-4 in Tuesday's series opener, Milwaukee (99-59) evened things up with a 4-1 triumph on Wednesday. The Brewers' 11th win in 14 games put them on the precipice of the century mark wi

Mets seek to continue playing spoiler, aim to sweep Rangers

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:55:11 GMT

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The Houston Astros keep leaving the door open for the Texas Rangers to win the American League West.

The Rangers keep refusing to walk through.

The Rangers will look to avoid a costly sweep on Thursday afternoon when they face the New York Mets in the finale of a three-game interleague series in Arlington, Texas.

Right-hander Kumar Rocker (5-11, 4.47 ERA) will

Diamondbacks have little margin for error in rematch vs. Rockies

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:25:09 GMT

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Well before Arizona's 5-3 win over Colorado was halfway in the books Wednesday night, the Diamondbacks knew Thursday afternoon's series finale in Denver would hold meaning.

With Philadelphia losing to Milwaukee earlier in the evening, Arizona (84-74) was guaranteed at least one more day of relevance in the National League wild-card race. The Diamondbacks trail the Chicago Cubs (87

Undeterred by loss to Marlins, Cubs vie to wrap up playoff spot

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:05:05 GMT

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The Chicago Cubs will be on the brink of a playoff berth for the second straight year when they conclude the home portion of their regular-season schedule Thursday afternoon against the Miami Marlins.

A Cubs win, or a loss by Arizona (84-74) at Colorado on Thursday, will enable the Cubs (87-71) to clinch one of three wild-card berths in the National League because they hold th

Paul Skenes closes underwhelming season with start vs. Cardinals

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:55:06 GMT

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Paul Skenes will make his final start of a disappointing season as he tries to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday afternoon in the decisive contest of a three-game series.

Skenes (10-11, 3.91 ERA) will attempt to help the Pirates (80-78) secure their first non-losing season since 2018. It would be only their second non-losing mark s

MLB roundup: Padres climb to top of crowded NL wild-card standings

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:19:11 GMT

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Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs as the San Diego Padres moved to the brink of their third consecutive playoff appearance with a 5-1 road victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

Fernando Tatis Jr. had three hits as the Padres reduced their magic number for clinching a National League wild-card spot to one. San Diego sits in the top NL wild-card position, o

Cardinals put up 5 early runs, snap Pirates' 5-game win streak

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:19:12 GMT

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Matthew Liberatore struck out six over 5 2/3 innings and JJ Wetherholt had three hits and an RBI to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-1 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.

Liberatore (6-14) allowed only one run -- a solo home run by Brandon Lowe -- on six hits and no walks, helping the Cardinals (77-81) snap the Pirates' season-high-tying five-game win

Data center bans find receptive voice in rural Tennessee, U.S.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:38:10 GMT

By Julia Tilton for The Daily Yonder.

Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Tennessee News Service for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collaboration

Building da

Census data obscures economic challenges ahead for Pennsylvania

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:15:18 GMT

New financial well-being data outline how federal safety net cuts could affect Pennsylvanians and households nationwide.

Medicaid cuts tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are hitting Pennsylvanians hard. The U.S. Census Bureau has released its annual summary of household income, poverty and health coverage. Median incomes last year topped $87,000, the highest on record, while the official poverty rate fell to

US: Trump Administration Rejects External Election Observers

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT

(New York) - The Trump administration's decision not to invite the leading international election observation body to monitor crucial US midterm polls fuels fears of serious human rights concerns around the upcoming elections, Human Rights Watch said today.

"The US government has long criticized Russia and other governments for dodging external scrutiny

Pennsylvania leaders work to halt Academy of Natural Sciences closure

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:38:59 GMT

Philadelphia officials are fighting to keep a nearly 200-year-old museum open to the public.

In a statement, the president of Drexel University announced the Academy of Natural Sciences is closing its public museum due to severe financial challenges, rising

Spadaro: How can Eagles get back on winning track

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:54:12 GMT

The Eagles returned to Philadelphia early Tuesday morning, hungry to learn from the tough night in Chicago.

Dave Spadaro

A short week is a good thing for an Eagles teamcoming off a 27-7 loss on Monday night to the Chicago Bears. With the Los Angeles Rams next, the Eagles understand the best way to get back on the winning side is to tighten things up, correct the mistakes they made in Chicago, and play Eag

Week 4 Blog: Trusting each other

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:29:59 GMT

Teresa Varley

Monday, September 28

Trusting each other:The Steelers defense stepped to the plate once again on Sunday in the win over the Cincinnati Bengals, making big plays when they were needed the most.

The biggest came in the closing minute, when rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon had a strip sack of Joe Burrow, and fellow defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Da

Full speed ahead to Thursday night

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:46:11 GMT

Brian Batko

Monday was the first of two Thursdays this week for the Steelers, but it was also a Wednesday.

If that makes sense to you, you've been around the NFL long enough to know the challenge of playing Thursday night football.

The Steelers are preparing to face the Browns in Cleveland on a short week, so head coach Mike McCarthy and his team have no choice but to accelerate. Here's how McCarthy e

Bucs' Run Defense Continues Its Stingy Ways | Data Crunch

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:38:00 GMT

The Buccaneers are second in the NFL in both rushing yards allowed per game and yards allowed per carry Both Baker Mayfield and Chase McLaughlin moved up franchise statistical lists and Zyon McCollum was perfect in coverage against the Vikings

Scott Smith

The most important numbers for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers three weeks into the 2026 season are, obviously, found in the standings, where the team is still

Game Preview: Eagles vs. Bears | 2026 Week 3

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:33:00 GMT

Larry Mayer

The Bears will look to rebound from last Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Vikings and improve to 2-1 Monday night when they host the Eagles at Soldier Field.

Quarterback Caleb Williams will miss his first NFL game due to a hamstring injury he sustained midway through the fourth quarter versus Minnesota. Since being selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft, he has started every Bears regular-season