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Michigan football stuns WMU with miracle Hail Mary after game seemed over
Michigan football opened its 2026 season with a stunning Hail Mary to beat Western Michigan. Here's who stood out.
Ross Fire survivors reopen canoe rental business
Rochelle’s Canoe Rental has reopened from a donated RV under its original historic tree less than two weeks after being destroyed by the Ross Fire.
Seahawks Sign Ex-Browns Safety Amid Nick Emmanwori Uncertainty
The Seattle Seahawks are turning back to a familiar option in their secondary with the regular-season opener only days away.Seattle signed veteran safety D’Anthony Bell to its practice squad Saturday, the team announced, bringing him back six days after releasing him during final roster cuts.The timing gives the move added significance. Seattle enters Wednesday’s Super […] The post Seahawks Sign Ex-Browns Safety Amid Nick Emmanwori Uncertainty appeared first on HEAVY.
Chaminade (NY) stuns Hendricken with last-second TD
WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Hendricken were stunned in their season opener on Saturday night, falling to Chaminade, 18-17. The Hawks led 17-12 with 2:02 left in the fourth quarter after a Jamel Flomo interception, but the Flyers were able to win the game thanks touchdown catch from Michael Genovese as time expired. Senior quarterback Isaiah […]
Vanderbilt football enters lightning weather delay vs Austin Peay
Vanderbilt football's season opener vs. Austin Peay entered a weather delay late in the fourth quarter at FirstBank Stadium.
NIU Huskies shutout in their season opener at Iowa
The NIU Huskies have four quarters of football in the books for this season, and they don’t have a single point to show for it. They lost to the Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday 40-0.
‘Gator Bait’ cheer returns to the Swamp during Jon Sumrall’s Florida debut
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s “Gator Bait” cheer returned from a six-year hiatus following the first touchdown of the Jon Sumrall era. During the opening quarter of Saturday night’s season opener against Florida Atlantic, fans responded to a once-familiar cue from the school band with words the university ended in June 2020 because of concerns about possible racial undertones. New school ...
Seahawks AJ Barner Provides Health Update Ahead of Season Opener
The Seattle Seahawks release their first injury report of the season tomorrow ahead of the opener, but this player is telling us he won’t be on it.
Tennessee rolls through Furman 56-9
That’ll do. It took a little while, but the Tennessee Volunteers got things going in a big way on Saturday in their season opener against Furman. The Vols bowled over the Paladins 56-9 on a steamy day inside Neyland Stadium. Faizon Brandon got his Tennessee career started off on the right foot, as he went […]
Iowa Dominates Northern Illinois in 40-0 Season Opening Shutout
The Iowa Hawkeyes opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion. No. 22 Iowa shut out Northern Illinois 40-0 Saturday at Kinnick Stadium, controlling the game from the opening whistle and giving Hawkeye fans plenty to be excited about. Iowa finished with 507 total yards , while Northern Illinois managed just 110. Kamari Moulton Takes Over…
Michigan Football Makes Decision on TE Hogan Hansen
Michigan tight end Hogan Hansen has been ruled out for Saturday night’s 2026 season opener against Western Michigan.
Recap: Boston College falters in Cincinnati, loses 34-15
On Saturday afternoon, Boston College opened the 2026 season against Cincinnati. After a 2-10 year, BC tore the roster down to the studs and reset, with the biggest new face being starting quarterback Mason McKenzie, a dangerous dual threat at Saginaw Valley State last season. BC leaned on the run early. Evan Dickens broke out […]
Michigan football without 2025, 2026 top recruits vs Western Michigan
Michigan football will be down two five-star recruits from the past two cycles in the 2026 season opener against Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 5.
5 Questions Michigan Can Answer in Its Season Opener vs. Western Michigan
Michigan opens the Kyle Whittingham era against Western Michigan, but the final score isn't the only thing worth watching. Five individual storylines could tell us much more about the Wolverines before Oklahoma arrives next week.
Central’s Harding named WCIA 3 Athlete of the Week
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Eden Harding is off to a stellar start to the flag football season, only a sophomore, but leading the Maroons to victory. She opened the year with 515 yards and nine touchdowns in a win over Mahomet-Seymour, then followed it up with six touchdowns in the second game of the year, […]
São Paulo FC opens support room at MorumBIS
São Paulo FC has opened the MorumBIS Support Room, a space located in the Concept Hall designed to provide initial, private, compassionate, and safe assistance to women, children, and teenagers who e...
Georgia football opens 2026 season in record-setting heat
See what the record heat index was for Georgia football's home opener against Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 5.
Ample cause for concern in Arkansas football opener
You don't have to wait for the full 60 minutes. You can be concerned now.
Hornets' Charles Lee Gets Honest on Dennis Schroder's Game
Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee opened up about what Dennis Schroder will bring to the team.
Notre Dame star LB questionable, WR ruled out vs. Badgers
Notre Dame may have one of their stars back on defense for the season opener.
Indiana Builds Early Lead Over North Texas in Opener
Josh Hoover’s efficient debut and a dominant special teams spark powered the No. 6 Hoosiers to a commanding halftime advantage as the Mean Green struggled under pressure.
No. 5 Texas releases depth chart for Texas State game
The depth chart for the season opener features several surprises.
Princeton senior running back Jordan Hall offered by Ohio State
Princeton senior running back Jordan Hall received an offer from Ohio State on Sept. 5 while at the Buckeyes season opener against Ball State.
Seahawks might be missing key defender for opener against Patriots
Seahawks star safety Nick Emmanwori is considered "iffy" to play in the season opener against the Patriots.
Brentford 1-1 Sunderland: What Andrews said
Brentford have given away more penalties than any other side in the Premier League since the start of last season (nine), conceding from six of them. Brentford are unbeaten in each of their last 14 Premier League games in which they've opened the scoring (won, drawn five), though they have drawn four of their last six such games.
LSU leaves former pros Wright and Harris off opening day roster
LSU did not place onetime pros Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris on its roster in advance of its season opener.
3-1 defeat in Bremen
RB Leipzig fell to their first defeat of the season away at SV Werder Bremen (3-1) on matchday 2. Eren Dinkçi opened the scoring in the fourth minute after getting on the end of a pass from Chuki. T...
Top Five Takeaways from Oklahoma Football's Shutout Win over UTEP
A dominant season opener reveals encouraging line play and a disciplined game plan as the Sooners prepare to carry momentum into a high-stakes showdown against Michigan
New season, same flaw - Chelsea title hopes already under scrutiny
With 11 minutes remaining, Chelsea appeared to be cruising to victory in their WSL opener against Aston Villa. So how did they throw it away?
Cowboys have struggled in recent season openers
The Cowboys have struggled in recent season openers… except when playing the Giants
Game thread: Indiana Hoosiers football vs North Texas Mean Green
Indiana football is set to welcome North Texas to Memorial Stadium for the 2026 season opener. Follow along!
Nearly 50 years in business, The Pantry is Macomb County’s breakfast table
Joe Moceri originally opened the Sterling Heights location in May of 1978, serving up omelets, crepes, pancakes, sandwiches and the kind of hospitality that keeps generations of diners coming back.
Penn State vs. Marshall live updates: Score, highlights, analysis
Penn State hosts Marshall for the 2026 season opener in Beaver Stadium. Follow for live score updates, highlights, injury updates, and analysis.
Texas vs Texas State live updates: Score, video, predictions, analysis
Texas hosts Texas State in the 2026 season opener. Follow live score updates, highlights, injury news, key plays and instant analysis.
2026 Season Opener Countdown: 8 Days Remaining
We continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears
Browns hoping improved health can lift defensive line entering opener
The Browns defensive line dealt with injuries through the first half of training camp. As the opener nears, though, they're starting to get healthy.
Browns hoping improved health can lift defensive line entering opener
The Browns defensive line dealt with injuries through the first half of training camp. As the opener nears, though, they're starting to get healthy.
Browns hoping improved health can lift defensive line entering opener
The Browns defensive line dealt with injuries through the first half of training camp. As the opener nears, though, they're starting to get healthy.
Watch: All 8 Arsenal Goal of the Month contenders
The shortlist includes goals from the men’s, women’s and academy sides, with supporters now able to choose their favourite.Arsenal have opened voting for August’s Goal of the Month, with eight s...
Stamford businesses rebuild after 2025 Bedford Street fire
A year after Stamford's worst downtown fire in years, here's what happened to the businesses.
“Don’t See Shohei Ohtani Doing This” – MLB Fans Give MVP Verdict After Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Insane Catch in Cubs Win vs Marlins
Fans rallied behind Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong, and some even offered their final verdict on the NL MVP debate after the 24-year-old made a stunning catch to dismiss Marlins LF Heriberto Hernández in the series opener at LoanDepot Park on Friday night. Tracking back the fly ball, he reached the last tip of the dirt track, just between the 400-ft board and the adjacent advertising board.
Expert score prediction: Nebraska vs. Ohio
Another season opener that will provide the landscape for where Nebraska can go. Once again, this season is another crucial one for Matt Rhule.
Metaplanet’s Business Head Phil Geiger Departs to Pursue New Bitcoin Ventures
A major leadership departure has happened in Metaplanet. Phil Geiger, who served as Head of Business Development at the leading Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet, has announced his departure from the company as he takes on new roles across the Bitcoin ecosystem. Geiger shared the update on LinkedIn, saying he had “wrapped up” his time
New York Yankees Announce Trent Grisham Update After Exiting Padres Game
The New York Yankees began a weekend series with the San Diego Padres on Friday night.And right when they finally seemed like they were getting healthy again, with players returning and superstar Aaron Judge on the cusp of making his comeback, they suffered another notable setback during the series opener.Trent Grisham Exits Padres Game With […] The post New York Yankees Announce Trent Grisham Update After Exiting Padres Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Mensah throws 5 TDs, Toney sets record in Miami’s win over Stanford
STANFORD, Calif. — Darian Mensah threw five touchdown passes in his Miami debut, Malachi Toney set a school-record with 234 yards receiving and the seventh-ranked Hurricanes opened their season with a 45-6 victory over Stanford on Friday night.
Rutgers Called Out by NJ State Government Over UMass Upset
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights opened the 2026 season with a nightmare. The team not only lost to UMass, but did so in blowout fashion by a final of 37-21.UMass has been one of the worst teams in FBS over the past decade and just went 0-12 last season. That made the Week 1 showdown a […] The post Rutgers Called Out by NJ State Government Over UMass Upset appeared first on HEAVY.
Troy produces a dominating season-opening victory over Amsterdam
Troy, a football team that lost in the 2025 Super Bowl against Niskayuna, opened its 2026 season in style Friday with a resounding 47-8 victory over Amsterdam.
From a taqueria to a café: The California businesses linked to relatives of ‘El Mencho’
The brother and youngest daughter of the man who led the Jalisco New Generational Cartel opened business ventures in the cities of Hemet and Perris
New and old East Lansing businesses see boost amid MSU football season opener
Football season has officially returned to Michigan State University and with it, thousands of fans returned to East Lansing — causing a boost for some downtown businesses.
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Rye football brings fireworks in season-opening win over Cornwall
Rye's football team won its season opener, 39-21, over Cornwall on Sept. 4.
49ers officially sign veteran DE, place another DE on IR
The San Francisco 49ers' already thin defensive line depth is being tested before their regular season opener.
Chiefs Abruptly Part Ways With Quarterback After Injury
The Kansas City Chiefs had the day off from practice on Friday, but the front office and coaching staff kept busy. They will return to the practice field Monday and begin ramping up to host the Denver Broncos in the Week 1 season opener. For now, however, the Chiefs are still fine-tuning their roster and […] The post Chiefs Abruptly Part Ways With Quarterback After Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
Miami Hurricanes football takes on Stanford in 2026 season opener
Photos from the game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Stanford Cardinal on Sept. 4, 2026, in Palo Alto, California.
Referee announced for Packers’ Week 1 matchup vs. Vikings
Green Bay gets one of the most flag-happy refs for their Week 1 opener against a divisional opponent
Rams stick to their routine as Australia opener against 49ers draws closer
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‘Tailgater of the Game’ returns to K-State football
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A local non-profit is bringing back its annual “Tailgater of the Game” program for the 2026 K-State football season. The Kansas Beef Council (KBC) is giving tailgaters the chance to win prizes and get special recognition. The program will return at the Wildcats home opener against Nicholls State University. Staff with the […]
15 discouraging hours with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and 10 brilliant ones with He Who Watches
In the last few weeks, while playing some video games that I might review, I emailed two cries for help. I sent the first to a rep for Capcom, confessing that the company’s samurai game Onimusha Way of the Sword (out today for PC and console) was crushing me. “Feels like I’m playing ‘hard’ mode, not ‘normal,’” I wrote. “And I don’t want to have to knock it down to “story”. I’m exploring, trying to level my gear, but these two-phase boss fights with no mid-fight checkpoints are brutal.” I wagered I was only about halfway through the game, if that. I wasn’t sure I could keep up with the steepening difficulty curve. Was I missing something? Then, on Monday, I took some photos of some puzzles that were baffling me in the mind-bending He Who Watches (out now on PC), wrote out lengthy descriptions of how I’d been trying to solve them and asked Bobby Vanden, the game’s solo developer, for a nudge in the right direction. I told Vanden I’d spent hours on these puzzles. “I’m stuck in triplicate,” I told him. Could he tell me if the solutions I was attempting were even on the right track? I didn’t mention that the puzzles—coupled with major time pressures from other work—were stressing me out so much that playing the game was giving me headaches. This double dose of panic was unusual. I’m used to managing a workload full of reporting and reviewing, used to a crowded schedule and the need to stay calm amid the bustle. But I was stressed about these games. No one was forcing me to review them, nor even play them. I’d simply found them interesting enough to start, hoped they’d be interesting enough to write about and I’d sunk hours into them assuming I’d made the right call. Suddenly, however, I felt trapped. I was emailing for a way out. Above: This guy took me about an hour to beat. The feedback I got from Capcom confirmed my fears. They didn’t say it, but I will: Onimusha Way of the Sword is not for me. It’s a brutally hard game in need of a normal difficulty level. It’s a game that spikes so severely during its abundant boss fights—yet offers such flawed ways to improve when outside of them—that it feels like a bait-and-switch. In the new Onimusha, you play as famed samurai Musashi Miyamoto, aided by a magical soul-absorbing gauntlet that is possessed by a lady who offers advice. (Way of the Sword is a continuation of Capcom’s long-dormant Onimusha series, but that set-up had me wondering if the company was cribbing from their ill-fated Bionic Commando reboot; read about “wife-arm” when you get a chance). Way of the Sword is partially set in 17th century Kyoto, an explorable city where Miyamoto can fight demons, help civilians and eventually rescue ghostly dogs. The city evolves over time, with new mini adventures and obtainable loot on offer, all feeding into systems that promise to upgrade your gear and sword-fighting skills. Upgrades, however, are so incremental as to be imperceptible, causing the exploration of Kyoto to feel like inconsequential busywork. From that hub, players can go on linear missions into forests and old temples, where they will encounter many of the game’s tough bosses. Combat in Way of the Sword is akin to many modern melee games. Players are asked to mix attacks with dodges and parries. They’re encouraged to deplete an enemy’s stamina bar in order to do greater damage to its health bar. The old Onimusha games’ signature move was the issen, a counter-attack so sudden it’s all but pre-emptive. You strike just as they begin to strike toward you, beating them to the cut. By definition, the issen is a high risk move, leaving you wide open to pain. It feels risky in the game, especially against bosses, who can maul you in just a few blows. A game might train you to perform an issen well by offering a variety of lesser enemies who are not as tough as the boss but get close. Or it might offer a toehold against bosses by saving or checkpointing the player’s progress when a boss’ first health bar has been destroyed and before the second health bar appears. It might offer the less skilled player a chance to over-level their character, should the player simply commit to playing through its optional sidequests. Way of the Sword does none of this. Fighting its trivially easy grunt enemies and then its ferociously adept bosses is like playing a game of chess where I’ve got a rook, while the opposing side is all pawns and five queens. Bosses simply don’t checkpoint. You may be able to clear a boss’ first phase without taking much damage. Good for you. Do it again, every time you fail the second phase. As for the the central Kyoto hub, I kept pace with all of its added side activities and never felt like I was overpowered. Bosses could still easily buckle me. The new Onimusha, I concluded, is just too discouraging to keep playing. The advice I got from Capcom had been well-intentioned. They reminded me of the game’s various systems. They alerted me to an optional assist that flashes recommended button inputs (basically: counter this move; dodge that move). It was a little helpful. So was dropping down to “story mode,” which I tried last night. Story mode turns on those button prompts by default. It makes countering and dodging way too easy, nearly automatic. I don’t consider myself a master of action games like these, but I’ve cleared the likes of God of War, Stellar Blade, Star Wars Jedi and others of sub-Sekiro difficulty and had a fun time doing so. Not here. Not yet. Unless they patch Onimusha: Way of the Sword and add a middle difficulty or just checkpoint the damn bosses when they’re between health bars, my streak of loving Capcom games released in 2026 will likely end at two. It’s a shame, because I was having a good time finding those ghostly dogs. And then there’s He Who Watches, a phenomenal first person puzzle game with Portal vibes, except instead of a portal gun you’ve got a magical bow that shoots one arrow that can activate switches or be used to drag blocks. The twist is an actual twist: you can also walk on walls and the ceiling, reorienting gravity as you do, thereby placing blocks onto those other surfaces. Walking on walls and ceilings to solve problems is really the best thing. Would that I could in reality. He Who Watches consists of locked-room challenges, each brief enough to only require about a minute to actually solving, though it will take five, 10, eventually 30 minutes to figure out said solutions. They are not obvious! It’s a game of layered mechanics and shocking solutions. For example, see if you can follow this: You can drag a block to a wall. Then you can walk on the wall, which now feels like the floor, and drag that block across the wall. Later, back on the floor, you might realize you can look up. The block is still on the wall, stuck to it. You can shoot your magic arrow to its underside. Doing so creates a tether, so that you can yank the block off the wall and carry it, as if it were a balloon, into the spot where you need it to be to solve the puzzle. Here, watch Vanden explain some of the game’s basics in this launch trailer: As with any great puzzle game, the solutions to He Who Watches’ puzzles elicit relief and amazement. Oh my god, that worked! I didn’t even think that could be possible! Learning to solve the game’s puzzles feels like learning magic. But, oh, does the game get hard. Its Steam reviews, mostly glowing, are full of players remarking how quickly He Who Watches made them sweat. Wrote one: “loving this one already although my brain is hurting!” Wrote another: “As you get further in the game it feels like you need an IQ level of at least 120+.” Vanden has shown some mercy. Each locked room puzzle includes an optional junior version of the puzzle, meant to teach you. Difficulty nevertheless ramps severely. By the time I was emailing Vanden for help, I was struggling to even clear one of the hint puzzles. When I messaged him, my stress was exacerbated by strange things I’d found in the game’s various hubs: suspicious passageways, odd blocks and some intriguing locked doors. These were hints of secrets, I realized, yet I sensed I needed to play further into the game to understand them. I was stuck, but I wanted to see the rest. Vanden offered to give me the exact solutions, to solve those three puzzles for me, but first he gave four nudges. Three were for the specific puzzles, but his best hint was for all and ultimately proved to be a terrific life lesson: go back a bit, he suggested. Do the puzzles right before those. They were teaching you something. Focus on what their lesson was. Don’t rush, in other words. Recognize what you’ve accomplished. Build off of that. I did so. I absorbed the lessons. I saw those three tough puzzles in a new light. I solved one the night after he wrote back, another the morning after. I left a third for another time. I didn’t need it and I wanted to plunge deeper into the game, closer to the moment when I was sure I could start unlocking those secret doors. My head stopped hurting, too. He Who Watches feels special. It’s got more challenges, and I’m undeterred. It’s also nice that its puzzles don’t have a surprise second health bar. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Item 2: In brief… 🎮 Ilari Kuittinen, co-founder of Helsinki-based Housemarque (Super Stardust HD, Resogun, Returnal) has stepped down from his studio, after a 31-year run, saying he’s “ taking a rare and well-deserved breather.” Sony purchased Housemarque in 2021, and the studio released its newest game, Saros, earlier this year. Trend-watch: Sony-owned Insomniac saw its founder Ted Price retire in early 2025, after a 30-year run. Sony-owned Sucker Punch saw its co-founder Brian Fleming step down in late 2025, after a 28-year run. 👀 Savvy Games Group chief Brian Ward is stepping down from the Saudi-government-backed games conglomerate, Bloomberg reports. No word on a long-term successor yet, nor if this augurs any closer integration between Savvy and Electronic Arts. EA was purchased by a consortium led by Saudi’s sovereign wealth fund, in early August. 💿 Square Enix has denied a Japanese media report that the company was planning to go private. In very different Square Enix news, the company revealed that the physical version of Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, the April 2027 finale of its radical remakes of FFVII, will include just one disc in its case, requiring a download for the rest. The first two FFVII remakes in the trilogy shipped on two discs apiece. While Square hasn’t commented on the reason why, a feature here in Game File last month broke down the processes and costs for physical games. The expense of a second disc comes out of the game publisher’s cut of each copy. Square could be saving in excess of a dollar a copy with this move. 🟥 Grand Theft Auto IV’s 26-minute ’‘extended look” gameplay showcase that premiered on Netflix last week—and was exclusive to the platform for six hours—drew 31.1 million views in its first four days, the streamer announced. (Netflix calculates views as total viewed hours divided by runtime; excludes replays). Compared to YouTube: The version that later premiered on Rockstar Games’ YouTube channel is sitting at 22.6 million views after seven days (YouTube’s more liberal counting system tallies anyone who viewed even just the first few second.) Compared to other Netflix mega-events: Last year, Stranger Things season 5’s first four episodes, which debuted together, drew a record 59.6 million views in their first few days on Netflix. For more of a live event type of comparison, in 2024, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match drew 65 million concurrent streams as it happened; Netflix didn’t release live numbers for the GTA premiere. ☁️ Microsoft is changing the way it charges for cloud gaming, from an all-you-can-play offer for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, to caps for the subscription’s tiers (15 hours per month at the Ultimate tier), with the option to buy more hours in bulk beyond that. The company also said it will sell batches of cloud gaming time to non-Game Pass subscribers, details TBA. Microsoft does not release figures for cloud game usage, but said its changes would impact 4% of Game Pass subscribers. That implies a small portion of its subscribers exceed the 15-hour monthly mark. Cloud gaming offers the promise of playing games without the need for console or PC hardware, as the graphics, sound and controls are all transmitted via a streaming connection. Microsoft notes that its cloud gaming service can be used for a range of things, including Xbox One players using it to play newer-gen Xbox Series games via streaming; and people playing games via streaming, sans any console, “in markets where consoles are less available or affordable.” (That latter use case could even be relevant in Xbox’s home market soon, as console prices keep rising.) Take Two Interactive chairman Strauss Zelnick recently told investors he expects game-streaming tech, which has been only lightly adopted by gamers for over a decade, to be widely used within three years. 🇺🇸 The Trump administration has published multiple agenda-driven web video games to the White House’s website. One called Build The Wall partially clones Tetris as it asks players to build a wall to stop a “zombie border siege.” While actual Tetris involves clearing lines and basically not building a wall, the Trump-backed game omits the line-clearing aspect (and omits the fun as well). On Instagram, Tetris’ official license holders reacted by stating: “At Tetris we believe in the power of connection and bringing people together, not dividing them. To our fans everywhere: we love you, we see you, and we’re grateful to have you in our community. P.S. The Tetris Company was not involved in the creation of ‘Build the Wall.’ P.P.S.: We take copyright infringement very seriously.” Item 3: The week ahead: Tuesday, September 8 Game releases: Mewgenics (consoles; already out on PC) is an engrossing tactical combat game (with cats). It is getting its console port right after the release of a Star Wars tactics game and ahead of the late September launch of a Fire Emblem–a bumper crop for the genre. Wanderburg (PC) is an auto-shooting game like Vampire Survivors, but you’re a castle on wheels Event: Nintendo airs a 30-minute Nintendo Direct (10am ET) focused on The Legend of Zelda’s 40th Anniversary. A full unveiling of the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time is expected. Will they also show footage from next year’s live action movie? Tease the next big 3D Zelda? Add Link to Mario Kart World? Shadow-drop a new Tingle game? Wednesday, September 9 Event: Nintendo again! On this day, they’re planning to air a 45-minute Nintendo Direct (10am ET) focused on games heading to Switch 2 this winter. Followed by about an hour of gameplay demoed by the company’s Treehouse team. The September Nintendo Directs are always some of the year’s biggest. The 2025 edition included announcements of several major 2026 Switch/Switch 2 games: Pokémon Pokopia, Mario Tennis Fever, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave. Plus the return of the Virtual Boy. Friday, September 11 Game release: EA Sports NHL 27 (PlayStation, Xbox) is a hockey game. There are so few that an indie studio that had been making wacky sci-fi first-person shooters just announced that, hey, we’re going to fill a void and make a hockey game for PC.
Texas A&M Gets Encouraging Injury Update Before Opener
Texas A&M enters its 2026 opener with two players lost for the year, but Mike Elko expects linebacker Daymion Sanford to have a shot to play.
Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth weigh in on NFL’s Wednesday experiment
The NFL didn’t choose to open its season on a Wednesday this year so much as it was cornered into it by the law. The Rams and 49ers are playing their Week 1 opener in Melbourne, where a Thursday night kickoff in the United States translates to Friday morning local time, and the Sports Broadcasting…
Christian Science Reading Room reopens in Downtown Burien - The B-Town (Burien) Blog
The Christian Science Reading Room, which has recently reopened at 441 SW 152nd Street, is a welcoming public resource for anyone interested in explorin...
One year later, Salem Health now owns Santiam Hospital. How did it happen?
Salem Health and Santiam Hospital began combining their hospitals and clinics this week over a year after hospital leaders decided to pursue the merger. Here’s how it happened.
Phillies Announce Lineup For Massive Series Opener vs Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies have announced the lineup for the series opening game against the Atlanta Braves.
Northwestern vs. South Dakota State: Game Prediction
Northwestern football opens the 2026 season against South Dakota State as the Wildcats look to begin a new era with Chip Kelly and Aidan Chiles. Here’s my prediction for Saturday’s season opener.
Med Center Health officially opens ‘High Street Tower’ for Obstetrics and OB services
Med Center Health officially opened its state-of-the-art High Street Tower for Obstetrics and OB services
Colston Loveland discusses connection with Bears TE Cole Kmet
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland opened up about his relationship with teammate Cole Kmet.
Grading Colorado football's dramatic Week 1 win over Georgia Tech
Grading every position group after Colorado's comeback win against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in their 2026 season opener.
Cass Tech (MI) touchdown reception named USA TODAY Sports Play of the Week
The touchdown connection was one of many touchdowns Cass Tech scored in its season-opener.
Biggest Three Takeaways From UCF's Offense in Dominant Victory
From a record-setting margin of victory to a multifaceted backfield, discover how the Knights utilized elite depth and efficient quarterback play to dismantle Bethune-Cookman in their opener.
Downtown entertainment venue plans transition to weightlifting-focused gym
The building at 416 E. Wabash St. opened as a nightclub concept in 1998, initially using the names Euphoria and Club Industry.
Downtown entertainment venue plans transition to weightlifting-focused gym
The building at 416 E. Wabash St. opened as a nightclub concept in 1998, initially using the names Euphoria and Club Industry.
The Political Recap: Will Virginia ban Flock cameras?
Here’s your weekly roundup of what happened in Virginia politics on The Political Recap.
Jennifer Lawrence reveals what cosmetic work she’s had, what plastic surgery she wants to get
Jennifer Lawrence opened up about the cosmetic procedures she has undergone, including baby botox.
Your 2026 NFL Week 1 announcing schedule
The NFL season kicks off with a wild Week 1 slate that even features a Wednesday night game, as well as a Thursday night game in Australia (where it’s technically a Friday morning game). Wednesday will bring the NFL season opener in a Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. It…
Regardless of opponent, season openers are worth savoring
Aggie football is back. Cherish it.
Giants Could Land Underrated Pass Rusher Before Week 1
The New York Giants could add another pass rusher before the season opener.
Leipzig’s Strong Start Faces First Away Test Against Werder Bremen
Fresh off a dominant opener, the Red Bulls hunt a second straight victory as Christopher Nkunku eyes a starting role against a desperate, wounded Bremen side.
NCAAF Week 1: Michigan State vs. Toledo
Pat Fitzgerald debuts as head coach as Alessio Milivojevic leads a revamped Spartan roster against the Rockets. Discover how to catch this Friday night season opener live.
Illinois Football Defense Remains a Concern
Illinois football opened the 2026 season with a 44-23 victory over UAB, but the Illini's defensive performance left plenty of questions.
2026 Week 1 Preview: Arkansas State Red Wolves @ Memphis Tigers
Charles Huff and Memphis look to ride the Week 0 momentum into a home opener vs. Arkansas State.
12 actors who got replaced in movie sequels — and what they had to say about it
Not every actor makes it to the sequel. EW breaks down 12 major movie recastings, why they happened, and who stepped into the role.
The Pants Predicts: Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northern Illinois
The Iowa Hawkeyes are a big favorite over NIU in their season opener. Our staff predicts the outcome vs the spread.
Texas A&M Reveals Classic Uniform for Missouri State Opener
No. 8 Texas A&M will open 2026 in its traditional maroon-and-white look as Marcel Reed and the Aggies begin a season loaded with playoff expectations.
Indiana football vs North Texas: What to expect on gameday
Here’s the gameday schedule for when Indiana football takes on North Texas in the Hoosiers’ 2026 season opener.
UCF Cruises To Lopsided Win Over Bethune-Cookman
The Knights dismantled the Wildcats in a record-breaking season opener, fueled by Duke Watson’s explosive runs and a relentless offense that matched a program-high 73 points.
2026 Season Opener Countdown: 9 Days Remaining
We continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears
Mike Elko confirms junior WR's 'explosive' preseason
Mike Elko confirmed on Wednesday that junior WR Terry Bussey was one of the best players this preseason ahead of Saturday's season opener.
A good omen? Fort Lauderdale now allows more fortune tellers to set up shop
A zoning tweak opened up new areas of the city to entrepreneurial mystics.
Preview: Leeds United Women vs Huddersfield Town Women
Leeds United Women are back on home turf on Sunday, welcoming Huddersfield Town Women to the BD Community Stadium for a FA WNL Cup Group Stage Clash.The Whites opened their Group T campaign last Thurs...
Future Penn State opponent loses season opener in embarrassing fashion
IT was a long night for Rutgers football as they opened their 2026 season with an absolute dud of a performance against lowly UMass.
How Penn State football will wear down, overpower Marshall
See why Penn State football should overcome early struggles to dominate Marshall in the season-opener in Beaver Stadium.
Georgia Tech field goal blocked in late loss to Colorado
Colorado freshman quarterback Julian Lewis hit tight end Charlie Williams for a 20-yard touchdown with 42 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, lifting the Buffaloes to a last-minute, 14-13 win against Georgia Tech on Thursday night in the season opener. Georgia Tech looked like it could pull off the improbable when quarterback Alberto Mendoza found receiver Dalen Penson for a 42-yard gain, putting the Yellow Jackets in field goal range.
“Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton was reportedly looking at a pedophile support chat room
The TV star accidentally opened the link, which was sent to him by someone else, his lawyer was quoted as saying.
Las Vegas police searching for suspect in east valley business robbery
Las Vegas police are looking for a suspect in a strong-arm robbery that happened in an east valley business last month.
Las Vegas police searching for suspect in east valley business robbery
Las Vegas police are looking for a suspect in a strong-arm robbery that happened in an east valley business last month.
Las Vegas police searching for suspect in east valley business robbery
Las Vegas police are looking for a suspect in a strong-arm robbery that happened in an east valley business last month.
Las Vegas police searching for suspect in east valley business robbery
Las Vegas police are looking for a suspect in a strong-arm robbery that happened in an east valley business last month.
Las Vegas police searching for suspect in east valley business robbery
Las Vegas police are looking for a suspect in a strong-arm robbery that happened in an east valley business last month.