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Trump says planning midterm convention during NFL opener was ‘stupid’

President Donald Trump acknowledged that scheduling the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention during the NFL’s opening game of the 2026 season was not the best idea. The president sat down with Time magazine for an interview this week and was asked about the possibility of Democrats taking control of Congress in the midterm elections. He […]

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Oct 1 • 4:38 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
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Never played in Prem - and now face World Cup hosts

Jack Combes and Alex Post tell BBC Sport about a "dream come true" as they look ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup opener against hosts Australia.

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Oct 1 • 2:09 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Raptors Lock Up Young Point Guard Before Preseason Opener

Toronto is betting on the guard who never missed a game last season, and the new deal keeps him around for years.

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Oct 1 • 1:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Dylan Larkin Ruled Out for Opening Night

Dylan Larkin will miss the Red Wings season opener and Sunday's game with an upper-body injury. #RedWings

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Oct 1 • 12:28 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Penguins Goalie Pulls Off Rare NHL Feat in Season Opener

The Pittsburgh Penguins looked unstoppable in Wednesday night’s 7-0 win. Goalie Arturs Silovs was a big part of that. The last time the two teams met, the Philadelphia Flyers sent the Penguins packing and back home for the summer. Pittsburgh clearly didn’t forget, putting on an incredible display of offense from its scorers and goaltending […] The post Penguins Goalie Pulls Off Rare NHL Feat in Season Opener appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 1 • 10:08 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
TGL looking for another successful season opener competing with NFL

TGL will open its third season Sunday, Dec. 27, and go head-to-head with the NFL for the second consecutive season. Teams and time will be announced at a later date.

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Oct 1 • 8:31 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Unfinished Business

“I’m invested in this group,” said Wild forward Nick Foligno last season after Minnesota lost to Colorado in five games in the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On the eve of the season opener in Nashville, Foligno is true to his word and is gearing up for what

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Sep 30 • 7:45 PM EDT • Business • nhl.com
SnakePit Post-season GDT, #2

The first day of the post-season is in the books, and most of the games were pretty dull. The only excitement came in Atlanta, where the Braves came back late to take their opener. But elsewhere, the White Sox took the lead in the first inning, and never led by less than three from the […]

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Sep 30 • 2:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Dylan Larkin’s Status for Opening Night

Dylan Larkin has participated in six straight Detroit Red Wings practices, but his status remains uncertain for Friday’s season opener against the New York Rangers.

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Sep 30 • 11:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
MLB Playoff Openers Kick Off With Mixed Attendance

The Braves and Astros failed to sell out their playoff openers.

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Sep 30 • 11:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Fraser Minten shines as late surge lifts the Bruins past the Rangers 3-0

Fraser Minten broke a scoreless tie with just over four minutes left, followed by goals by JJ Peterka and an empty-netter by Mark Kastelic 23 seconds apart, and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.

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Sep 30 • 9:02 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Philadelphia Flyers 9/30/2026

Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (0-0-0) @ Philadelphia Flyers (0-0-0) When: 7:30 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Nationally televised game on TNT and TruTV, streaming on HBO Max Pens’ Path Ahead: The Penguins have a few days off to prepare for their home opener on Saturday night against Montreal. Next week will be a busy one with games […]

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Sep 30 • 7:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Padres rout Cubs 8-0 in emphatic Wild Card opener with Tatis’ leadoff homer, King’s no-hit bid

San Diego provided more than enough support for King, who struck out eight over seven stellar innings.

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Sep 30 • 2:08 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hurricanes raise banner, lose opener to Panthers in OT

The night started with the raising of the 2026 championship banner and ended with a heartbreaking, 1-0, loss in overtime.

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Sep 29 • 10:03 PM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Hurricanes drop season opener in OT to Florida 1-0

One last celebration of the Stanley Cup win ends with an overtime loss.

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Sep 29 • 9:38 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Maple Leafs Announce Big Kirill Marchenko News Before Season Opener

The Toronto Maple Leafs play their 2026-27 season opener against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.This comes just one day after they made a blockbuster trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets to acquire star winger Kirill Marchenko.Now, as the Maple Leafs prepare for their season opener against the Canadiens, they have announced some notable news regarding […] The post Maple Leafs Announce Big Kirill Marchenko News Before Season Opener appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 29 • 6:19 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Atlanta Braves Make Austin Riley Announcement Before Phillies Game

The MLB playoffs begin today!! (September, 29.) The action begins with the National League Wild Card matchup between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies. First pitch is at 2:15 p.m. EST, and both teams are deploying very formidable starters. For Atlanta, it is rolling with Chris Sale in the series opener, and the Phillies […] The post Atlanta Braves Make Austin Riley Announcement Before Phillies Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 29 • 2:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bruins and Rangers meet in 2026 season opener

Boston had a 45-27-10 record overall and a 29-14-1 record at home last season.

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Sep 29 • 10:58 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Catching Our Eye News Roundup, Sept. 29, 2026

Every morning in the Ohio Capital Journal’s free newsletter, The Eye-Opener, we round up the news and commentary from across Ohio and around the country and world that is catching our attention. We call this feature Catching Our Eye, republished here.

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Sep 29 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • ohiocapitaljournal.com
Commanders' Win vs. Seahawks Delivered Early-Season Statement Win

After an 0-2 start, the Washington Commanders needed a spark. They found it against the defending Super Bowl champions, forcing turnovers, capitalizing on Seattle's mistakes and pulling off a 33-31 statement win in their home opener.

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Sep 29 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Penguins finalize roster ahead of this week’s season opener

The Pittsburgh Penguins have finalized the team’s opening night roster before this week’s season-opener against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Penguins’ roster for the opening game against Philadelphia will consist of 13 forwards, 7 defensemen and 2 goalies. The opening night roster consists of Egor Chinakhov, Sidney Crosby, Connor Dewar, David Gustafsson, Filip Hallander, Ville Koivunen, […]

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Sep 28 • 2:39 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
🚨Confirmed line-ups: France visit Brussels without Mbappé

Brussels' King Baudouin Stadium hosts the second matchday of UEFA Nations League 2026/27 Group A1 this Monday, September 28. France comes in on the back of a 1-0 win over Turkey in the opener, but wil...

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Sep 28 • 1:51 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Former Duke Basketball Star Has Injury Ahead of NBA Opener

Former Duke Basketball star Kon Knueppel suffered an injury ahead of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.

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Sep 28 • 12:43 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Northwestern Opens as Underdogs Against Penn State

Northwestern opened as 5.5-point underdogs against Penn State but has moved to 2.5 ahead of the new Ryan Field opener Friday night.

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Sep 28 • 12:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
PWHL Detroit sets date for inaugural home opener

PWHL Detroit will host its inaugural home opener at Little Caesars Arena on December 12 against the New York Sirens.

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Sep 28 • 10:36 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Drake Maye's slump goes from bad

Drake Maye's performance in Jacksonville felt worse than his fourth-quarter debacle in the season opener at Seattle

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Sep 28 • 9:34 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
James Harden went to the Clevand Browns home opener to …

James Harden went to the Clevand Browns home opener to …

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Sep 28 • 4:27 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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São Paulo beat Sfera in their Paulista girls' U13 opener

This Sunday (27), the Under-13 Women’s Team beat Sfera 1-0 at SESI Rio Claro, in Rio Claro, São Paulo, in the opening round of the Paulista Women’s U-13 Championship. Gaby Carleto scored for Tric...

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Sep 27 • 6:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ure's 'different' route can inspire Scots

Callum Davidson believes other Scottish players can emulate the route Robbie Ure has taken to reach international level. Ure, 22, made his Scotland debut in Saturday's 0-0 Nations League opener with Slovenia in Ljubljana. "A lot of young Scottish players can look at the route he's gone down to get there," former Scotland left-back Davidson told BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound.

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Sep 27 • 11:11 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Browns score vs. Panthers. Live updates from Cleveland's home opener

The Browns open their home schedule against the Panthers. What reaction did Deshaun Watson receive at home from Cleveland's fans. Follow for updates.

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Sep 27 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Inside Gophers coach P.J. Fleck’s ‘crazy’ moment after Washington win

SEATTLE — P.J. Fleck got a little carried away in the immediate on-field celebration after the Gophers’ 27-24 win over Washington on Saturday. Linebacker Maverick Baranowski had just sealed the win in the Big Ten opener with a final-play tackle on Huskies receiver Dezmen Roebuck at Husky Stadium. Roebuck’s cleat slid up into Baranowski’s helmet and bloodied his mouth. Fleck then hugged one of ...

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Sep 27 • 5:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hurricanes Rally Past Predators In Historic Preseason Comeback

Carolina overcame a 5-1 deficit to beat Nashville 6-5. See the key plays, roster cuts, and what this means for the 2026 season opener.

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Sep 26 • 3:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Muharemović impresses in Nations League opener

Tarik Muharemović played the full 90 minutes for Bosnia and Herzegovina as they opened their UEFA Nations League campaign with a goalless draw against Poland in Warsaw.The Leeds United defender start...

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Sep 26 • 2:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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🚨 BREAKING: Czechia & Croatia name XIs for Nations League opener

UEFA Nations League play is underway across Europe during an extended international break, with an intriguing clash between Czechia and Croatia set to unfold in Prague. Czechia comes into tournament p...

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Sep 26 • 2:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Alabama State football vs Mississippi Valley State live updates, analysis

Alabama State football plays Mississippi Valley State in the conference opener. Follow live score updates, highlights, key plays and instant analysis.

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Sep 26 • 7:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Texas High shuts out Marshall in district opener
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Sep 26 • 1:24 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mets need to put a tent on this circus

The Mets dropped the series opener with an ugly performance in Washington.

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Sep 25 • 9:55 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
New Orleans businesses prepare for highly anticipated Saints home opener

The Saints will take on the Raiders Sunday, just two days after the Domecoming 20th anniversary.

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Sep 25 • 7:22 PM EDT • Business • wdsu.com
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Pocognoli 'very curious' to Scotland carry out plan

The time for talk is over for Sebastien Pocognoli. Well, not so much him, but his team, as Scotland take to the field for their Nations League opener against Slovenia on Saturday, guided by the Belgian for the first time. With that, though, Pocognoli says comes a "mental aspect" as the players listen and adapt to his instructions on the touchline.

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Sep 25 • 3:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
No. 7 Ohio State faces Big Ten opener against Illinois

With three important October road tests on the horizon, Day is seeking more balance on offense

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Sep 25 • 7:25 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumnews1.com
Three Matchups That May Define Commanders Week Three vs. Seattle

The Washington Commanders will look to pull off the upset when they host the Seattle Seahawks for the 2026 home opener

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Sep 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Instant analysis of Packers' home opener loss to the Falcons

Instant analysis of the Packers' primetime loss to the Falcons to open Week 3.

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Sep 24 • 11:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Dodgers on Deck: Friday, September 25 at Giants

The Dodgers have one more regular season series to go, battling the San Francisco Giants for three games beginning Friday night at Oracle Park up north. Tarik Skubal will make his final regular season start in the series opener, and his 10th since the Dodgers acquired him on August 2 from the Detroit Tigers. Skubal […]

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Sep 24 • 10:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Packers' Javon Hargrave active for home opener

Hargrave had sat out the Packers’ 20-17 overtime victory over the New York Jets on Sunday while going through concussion protocol and dealing with a knee issue.

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Sep 24 • 7:28 PM EDT • Sports • spectrumnews1.com
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Washington Huskies See New Additions to Injury Report

The Huskies saw two players listed as questionable for Saturday's Big Ten opener against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

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Sep 24 • 11:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Packers’ offensive line becomes Thursday night’s crucial matchup against Falcons

Green Bay has some questions heading into their home opener on Thursday.

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Sep 24 • 8:59 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
FC Dallas planning to billion-dollar entertainment district around Toyota Stadium

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Sep 24 • 7:55 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
Baylor receives health boost ahead of conference opener against Colorado

Baylor will get a health boost with junior quarterback DJ Lagway returning alongside multiple key pieces ahead of the Bears' conference opener against Colorado.

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Sep 24 • 12:50 AM EDT • Health • baylorlariat.com
Three Oklahoma State football players questionable vs West Virginia

Three Oklahoma State players are questionable for Saturday's Big 12 opener against West Virginia in Morgantown.

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Sep 23 • 10:44 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Will Simmons, Smothers play for Texas against Volunteers?

AUSTIN (KXAN) – As Texas football gets set for their SEC opener against Tennessee, they hope to head into Knoxville at full health. The Longhorns got a bit of a scare in their final non-conference game against UTSA when defensive standout Colin Simmons exited and was seen in a walking boot. Now, it looks like […]

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Sep 23 • 9:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Padres fall flat against rival Dodgers in series opener

FriarWatch: September 23 Edition

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Sep 23 • 6:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mancini’s first Italy side takes shape for Belgium test

Roberto Mancini’s starting XI for Italy’s Nations League opener against Belgium is taking shape, with Francesco Pio Esposito, Nicolò Zaniolo and Daniel Maldini expected upfront.It kicks off at th...

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Sep 23 • 3:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
UCF Ready To Prove Doubters Wrong in Big 12 Opener

The Knights face a pivotal showdown against TCU’s elite run defense to shed their underdog status.

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Sep 23 • 2:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Klopp ready to 'get straight down to business' in Germany debut

Jürgen Klopp said he will get "straight down to business" in his debut as Germany coach in the Nations League opener against the Netherlands on Thursday. "I haven't heard of many friendly matches in Amsterdam so it's straight down to business," the new national team told journalists after the final training session on Wednesday.

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Sep 23 • 8:48 AM EDT • Business • sports.yahoo.com
Troy Clarkson To Deliver Falmouth Forum Season Opener

Author and columnist Troy Clarkson will present the first talk of the Marine Biological Laboratory’s 2026-27 Falmouth Forum series.

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Sep 23 • 8:38 AM EDT • Entertainment • capenews.net
Ad break during game was unscheduled, says Disney+

Coverage of Arsenal's Women's Champions League opener also featured a dog on set, a vegetable platter and a rotating floor.

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Sep 23 • 8:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Dodgers rout Padres in bulk in opener

Dodgers use 8 pitchers to blank Padres

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Sep 23 • 12:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Dave Roberts Reveals Honest Mookie Betts & Shohei Ohtani Conundrum

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without superstar slugger Shohei Ohtani for the last week+ as he’s been dealing with a biceps issue that led to his IL placement. Manager Dave Roberts indicated on Tuesday, before the Dodgers’ series opener with the San Diego Padres, that Ohtani will be activated from the IL on Wednesday. […] The post Dave Roberts Reveals Honest Mookie Betts & Shohei Ohtani Conundrum appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 22 • 10:59 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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FCB Women held by Man City in Champions League opener

FC Bayern Women could only begin their UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign with a point after being held to a 2-2 draw by Manchester City on Tuesday evening. The champions of Germany went ahead e...

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Sep 22 • 2:47 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sabres Drop Preseason Opener In Pittsburgh, Ex-Sabres News
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Sep 22 • 1:52 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
CBS Sports ranks Michigan No. 15 ahead of Big Ten opener vs. Iowa

Michigan football faces a critical test against Iowa as Big Ten play begins with the Wolverines ranked 15th.

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Sep 22 • 10:29 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Auburn Fought Back Against Florida. Then Everything Fell Apart

Auburn football's 44-39 loss to Florida turned on a disastrous third quarter as the Gators scored 17 unanswered points after a 17-17 tie. Alex Golesh's Tigers showed fight behind Byrum Brown, but offensive struggles and defensive breakdowns proved costly in their SEC opener.

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Sep 22 • 2:41 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Good goaltending, no offense as Red Wings lose preseason opener

The Blue Jackets prevailed 1-0 in a shootout.

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Sep 21 • 10:49 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Detroit Tigers Announce Frustrating Injury News Before Nationals Game

The Detroit Tigers are approaching their series opener against the Washington Nationals. But shortly before their first matchup, the Tigers announced that two of their players have now been placed on the injured list. Detroit Tigers Lose 2 Players to IL Before Nationals Game As reported by Tigers PR (via X), right-hander Troy Melton is […] The post Detroit Tigers Announce Frustrating Injury News Before Nationals Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 21 • 9:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Vikings Offensive Line Continuing To Provide Reason For Optimism

Minnesota’s offensive line has followed up an impressive season opener with another encouraging stretch.

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Sep 21 • 9:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
2 Packers players hit with NFL punishment

The NFL is officially punishing two Green Bay Packers players for actions taking in the team's season opener. Now, they'll have to pay up or fight the punishment.

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Sep 21 • 6:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Gore announced as Tuesday starter against Mets

MacKenzie Gore will start the series opener on Tuesday against the Mets

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Sep 21 • 2:58 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
‘Thursday Night Football’ opener secures 18.6M for Lions-Bills

Opening night in the new Highmark Stadium set a new high mark for a Thursday Night Football opener on Prime. 18.60 million viewers tuned in for the Buffalo Bills’ win over the Detroit Lions that christened the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, marking a five percent increase over last year’s TNF opener between the Washington…

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Sep 21 • 2:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Former Kraken Forward Dealing With Injury Ahead Of NHL Opener
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Sep 21 • 1:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Wales will not be overawed in Portugal

Jordan James insists depleted Wales will not be overawed against "the best players in the world" in their Nations League A opener against Portugal on Thursday.

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Sep 21 • 11:36 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Whether you like it or not, celebrities have an impact on politics

The global groundswell of support for Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian advocacy serves to remind us that maybe celebrity activism really is that deep after all, writes Cheek’s Varsha Yajman. Subscribe In the last week, publications, podcasts, and influencers that have either rarely or never spoken about Israel’s genocide in Palestine have flooded my social feed. And it was all because singer Ed Sheeran and his team dropped Macklemore as his opener for saying “Free Palestine” on stage. Millions raised, millions speaking up in support of Palestine - all of this confirming my view that, whether I like it or not, celebrities do have an impact on political outcomes. And this is interesting when much of the time celebrity activism can induce an eye roll - I love to see Charli XCX pointing out a Palestinian flag in the crowd, but it’s hardly the bold symbol of allyship that some fans would make it out to be. But there’s a line between healthy scepticism and outright dismissal - and I’d argue that the latter lets the rich and powerful off far too easily. For instance, actress Jennifer Lawrence, once outspoken about her political views, last year told The Times she no longer believes celebrities have a role to play: “Celebrities do not make a difference whatsoever on who people vote for. So then what am I doing? I’m just sharing my opinion on something that’s going to add fuel to a fire that’s ripping the country apart.” While it’s a narrative she might find comfort in, it simply is not true. Grassroots movements often garner worldwide attention when celebrities and other high-profile spokespeople bring a mainstream platform to their causes. And this frustrates me. We have had three years of a live-streamed genocide. Macklemore himself has been calling for a Free Palestine long before he booked the Sheeran concert. Yet it’s the high-profile fallout of the last week that finally seems to have made saying “Free Palestine” socially acceptable in the mainstream. It feels like the collective mood has shifted, where calling out censorship is now the obvious response - not just the business of ‘radical’ activists. To recap, Sheeran’s decision followed an ultimatum from billionaire Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, one of the venues Sheeran was scheduled to perform at: either drop Macklemore as your opener after only two of the eight scheduled shows, or you do not play at any stadiums. Sheeran’s disappointing decision to stand on the side of billionaire-led censorship has ultimately seen a surge in support for Free Palestine. It began when all his openers and his backing band pulled out of Sheeran’s tour, in solidarity with Macklemore and with the Palestinian cause. It was met with an uproar of support from those who had never or barely touched politics before: influencers lip-syncing to Macklemore’s music, singers like Jack Antonoff singing “Free Palestine,” and publications and podcasts standing with Macklemore. And finally, we saw material support: Macklemore donated $1 million in profits from his two nights opening for Sheeran’s tour to several Palestinian aid groups and called for Sheeran and Kraft to match it, which they have since promised to do. We’ve also seen children’s entertainer Ms Rachel follow suit with a $1 million donation to Palestinian aid, and publication PopBase has donated $10,000. Anera, a humanitarian aid group working in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan, said donations since Macklemore’s announcement were more than triple this month’s daily average. The group’s Instagram page has also gained 8,000 followers. Macklemore far from the first celebrity to speak and participate in politics in the Western World. In 1924, singer Al Jolson supported Republican candidate Warren G. Harding for president, and decades later, celebrities such as Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, and Aretha Franklin voiced their public support for the Civil Rights movement. More recently, in the lead-up to the 2024 US election, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah partnered with the organisation Power the Polls to recruit poll workers to address shortages- a problem disproportionately affecting voters of colour. The campaign saw 170,000 new sign-ups - 35,000 of which came directly through the TV show’s link - resulting in the recruitment of 713,000 total poll workers that year, an almost three-fold increase on the organisation’s goal. Alongside recruiting workers, celebrities in the US (where voting in elections is not compulsory) have made a huge difference by calling for people to register to vote. Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 saw over 400,000 visitors on the voter registration site within 24 hours of her Instagram post. In 2023, Swift had urged her fans to register, resulting in 35,000 new voter registrations. Similarly, Ariana Grande promoted voter registration in 2019 by setting up booths at concerts on the American leg of her tour, resulting in over 33,000 voters registering. And the same thing is happening closer to home. This year, musician Jack River successfully called for government action to ensure creatives in Australia do not have their work scraped by generative AI companies. Celebrity as the mediator between the punter and the politician Celebrity activism isn’t just a feel-good news story - research tells us it actually makes a difference. By directing attention to issues affecting the average person, like voting inaccessibility or a lack of action on a genocide, researchers Alfred Archer and Amanda Cawston state that “celebrities can play a useful bridging role between political elites and the people they represent”. Alternatively, in a world where talking about politics is “not cool,” or where people lack exposure or knowledge to engage with politics, celebrities can act as an educational resource or an entry point into the political world - when they speak up about an issue, their audience gets exposed to it. Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival is a perfect example. Rodrigo partnered with twelve organisations focused on women’s issues, such as reproductive rights. These organisations had stalls at the festival for people to meet them and were also featured heavily on social media, giving their issues global attention and raising $20 million for the organisations. We have also seen celebrities at award shows such as the Emmys wearing F*CK ICE pins, referring to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s treatment and detainment of people - generally people of colour. When celebrities speak up about political issues in public forums, they put the issue at the forefront of mainstream media, rally their supporters, and make it clear that, however much they disagree, the government cannot simply ignore it. Our over-reliance on celebrities versus our politicians As much as I love seeing my favourite celebrity use their platform for a good cause, there is an important question to ask: not whether celebrity activism is good or bad, but whether we should have to rely on celebrities. And the answer would, in an ideal world, be no. In an ideal world, or merely a just world, action on Palestine would’ve happened decades ago, climate change would be taken seriously, and most importantly, people would understand their democratic rights. However, that is not our reality. Only around 28 per cent of Australian Year 10 students reach proficiency in civics and citizenship. In the US, almost two-thirds of people under 30 say high school civics education didn’t prepare them to understand voting deadlines, how to research candidates, or how to vote by mail. When civics education is weak, our trust in these institutions and our understanding of change-making processes also decline. ​This is where celebrity steps in and becomes our main source of reliance. As Mary R. Connelly notes in _The Tartan, “_Celebrities will always be involved in campaigns in one form or another, but their presence is not what causes people to vote blindly. The lack of political engagement and literacy is what allows celebrities to wield their influence on the political sphere so impactfully.” About the author ​Varsha Yajman is the Digital Content Producer at Cheek Media. She is a youth advocate and lawyer with a background in climate litigation and is passionate about looking at the intersection between race, climate justice, and mental health. Thanks for reading Cheek Media Co. ! This post is public so feel free to share it. Share

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Sep 21 • 3:54 AM EDT • Politics • cheekmedia.substack.com
Rapid reactions: Cardinals stumble in decisive loss to Seahawks

Arizona Sports hosts react to Arizona's loss to Seattle in Week 2's home opener after the team showed regression from its Week 1 win.

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Sep 20 • 8:30 PM EDT • Sports • arizonasports.com
Panthers’ Wild Change Makes Huge Statement

The Carolina Panthers were on the wrong side of NFL history in Week 1. They allowed a whopping 59 points to the Chicago Bears. Combined with the Panthers’ encouraging 37 points of their own, they had scored the most points in an NFL season opener ever — and being on the losing side of such […] The post Panthers’ Wild Change Makes Huge Statement appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 20 • 7:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
UCF's Defense Forces Three Turnovers in 44-30 Victory

Demari Henderson’s career-high performance and a relentless linebacking duo anchored a ball-hawking secondary, stifling Georgia State to secure momentum ahead of the Knights’ Big 12 opener against TCU.

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Sep 20 • 6:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Biggest Takeaways From UCF's Offensive Attack in Week 2

A revitalized ground game and Duke Watson’s explosive playmaking fueled the Knights' bounce-back win, securing the temporary starting job for Keyone Jenkins ahead of a tough Big 12 opener.

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Sep 20 • 5:54 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Instant analysis from Patriots’ 20-3 win over Steelers

Observations from the 2026 home opener at Gillette Stadium.

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Sep 20 • 4:48 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza and Macklemore controversy at Philly tour stop

At his first concert since controversy roiled his North American tour, Ed Sheeran said he is “deeply worried” by venues influencing performances after opener Macklemore was fired from the concert

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Sep 20 • 1:26 PM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
USA loss a game Ireland 'should have won'

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says their defeat against USA in the WXV Global Series opener at Tallaght Stadium was "a game we should have won".

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Sep 20 • 12:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sunday Patriots Notes: Defense keeps searching for takeaways

Notes and thoughts on the Patriots defense, the home opener blues, Mike Smith’s connection with Aaron Rodgers, and more.

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Sep 20 • 10:37 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ed Sheeran apologizes for ‘mistakes’ in first show since Macklemore was removed from tour, other openers quit

Ed Sheeran opened his Philadelphia concert with a direct apology to fans — and addressed the Israel-Hamas war — after Macklemore was dropped from his U.S. tour.

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Sep 20 • 9:59 AM EDT • Entertainment • scrippsnews.com
49ers Announce 2 Roster Moves Before Dolphins Game

The San Francisco 49ers made their roster moves official Saturday ahead of Sunday’s home opener against the Miami Dolphins at Levi’s Stadium. Rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling landed on injured reserve, while defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo was promoted to fill the vacated roster spot.Stribling’s Injury and Recovery TimelineStribling underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a ruptured […] The post 49ers Announce 2 Roster Moves Before Dolphins Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 20 • 7:38 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
New York Jets Flight Connections 09/19/26

Happy Sunday, Gang Green Nation! The Jets look to improve to an improbable 2-0 today if they can upset the Green Bay Packers in their home opener. A win wouldn’t just give the Jets a hot start. It would provide some breathing room with a difficult two game road trip coming up. The Jets could […]

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Sep 20 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Joey Cantillo thriving after Guardians use opener in his outings

Joey Cantillo began to struggle with his command, leading to a parade of walks. He's now finding out how the simplest solution might be best.

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Sep 20 • 6:15 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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One game later, Bills' new stadium finally feels like home

Thousands filled the new Highmark Stadium for the Buffalo Bills' home opener on Thursday, Sept. 17.

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Sep 20 • 4:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Panthers Add 1st-Round Pick to Week 2 Roster

The Carolina Panthers head into Sunday of Week 2 looking for their first win of the season. They’ll take on their NFC South rival Atlanta Falcons, who are also 0-1. Something has to give. The Panthers were 59-37 losers to the Chicago Bears in a Week 1 game that had more points than any opener […] The post Panthers Add 1st-Round Pick to Week 2 Roster appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 20 • 1:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Florida Stuns Auburn in Wild SEC Showdown

The Florida Gators are officially 3-0. Florida traveled to Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday night and defeated Auburn 44-39 in a wild SEC opener, giving first-year head coach Jon Sumrall his first conference victory with the Gators. Gators Jump Out Early Florida wasted no time making its presence felt. The Gators took a 7-3 lead in…

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Sep 20 • 12:28 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
3 Key Matchups for Ravens-Saints Week 2

The Ravens look to keep their season perfect in their home opener. How do they do it while dealing with injuries?

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Sep 19 • 11:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Furbank to miss opener

GEORGE Furbank suffered a nightmare start to his new life at Harlequins after he was forced off a minute into his club debut on Friday night. Furbank, who joined the London club from Northampton over the summer, is likely to miss his new club’s Premiership opener against Bath on Friday after he was caught by […] The post Furbank to miss opener appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

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Sep 19 • 9:59 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Everything Stanford HC Tavita Pritchard said following Duke's win

Duke used a big second half to rout Stanford, 35-7, in the Blue Devils' ACC opener.

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Sep 19 • 9:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
NFL Hits Evan Williams’ Pocketbook After Week 1 Incident

The Green Bay Packers didn’t have much fun during their 2026 season opener. They were defeated by the division rival Minnesota Vikings 39-22 despite jumping out to a 22-10 lead. It was the latest in several blown leads dating back to last season. For safety Evan Williams, the NFL has added insult to injury. Green […] The post NFL Hits Evan Williams’ Pocketbook After Week 1 Incident appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 19 • 7:57 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Auburn opens SEC play vs Florida: Live updates, score, highlights

Follow along for the latest score updates and highlights from Auburn football's SEC opener vs the Florida Gators from Jordan-Hare Stadium.

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Sep 19 • 5:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Georgia Rolls Past Arkansas in Dominant SEC Opener

No. 2 Georgia wasted no time showing that it is ready for another run through the SEC. The Bulldogs traveled to Fayetteville on Saturday and dominated Arkansas from the opening whistle, cruising to a 45-17 victory in their first conference game of the season. Georgia improved to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in SEC play with…

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Sep 19 • 4:39 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Analysis: A tale of two halves

Matthias Jaissle had made it clear to his players that they needed to take losing a duel personally following their meek performance against Leeds United. It was rather telling that Lewis Miley won the ball back high up the field in the build-up to Willock's opener, while Lewis Hall also dispossessed a blue shirt before doubling his side's lead just a few minutes later.

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Sep 19 • 1:29 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ravens - Saints: How to Watch, Predictions, and More

Everything to know about the Baltimore Ravens' home opener against the New Orleans Saints.

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Sep 19 • 11:16 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Francis Mauigoa gave the Giants their cleanest Week 1 surprise

One clean number jumped out from the Giants‘ opener: Francis Mauigoa did not allow a pressure over 36 pass-blocking snaps. […]

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Sep 19 • 10:24 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The Athletic predicts upset in Florida's SEC opener against Auburn

Florida enters Saturday as a road favorite, but The Athletic predicts Auburn will hand the Gators their first loss of the season.

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Sep 19 • 8:58 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Texas A&M Could Be Without Two Key Weapons Against Kentucky

Texas A&M could enter its SEC opener against Kentucky without Ashton Bethel-Roman and Jamarion Morrow after both were downgraded to doubtful.

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Sep 19 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Letters to Sports: Rams and Chargers disappoint in openers

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Rams and Chargers, Bill Plaschke's mea culpa, Mark Walter and UCLA athletics.

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Sep 19 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Commanders' Terry McLaurin reacts to lack of Week 1 targets

Washington Commanders top receiver Terry McLaurin says there are "other ways you can affect the game" after having only two receptions in the opener.

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Sep 19 • 4:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
77-77 – Rangers crease Cease to claim opener over Jays

Once again, .500

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Sep 18 • 11:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com