Mike Sweetney, former top Knicks draft pick, dead at 43: Former Georgetown star and Knicks No. 9 draft pick Mike Sweetney has died at age 43. His wife, India ...
nypost.com/2026/09/17/sports/mike-sweetney-former-top-knicks-draft-pick-dead-at-43/

MLB Gameday: Braves 6, Astros 2 Final Score (09/18/2026): Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Braves ...
mlb.com/gameday/braves-vs-astros/2026/09/18/824138/final/wrap

“They've accepted me with open arms, and I appreciate them for that." ❤️
Kenneth Walker III speaks on the Chiefs' leadership.
“I feel like he’s clearly the best player in the league now.”@BillSimmons believes everything is lining up for Josh Allen this season.
“It was definitely a questionable play”

Historic Triumph: Germany Is the World Hockey Champion: Germany makes hockey history: In a nail-biting final against Spain, the DHB team is crowned world ...
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Key FactsGermany Retain Hockey World Cup Title Against Spain
Aug 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Germany defeated Spain 1–0 in the men’s final on Sunday in Wavre, Belgium.
- Michel Struthoff scored Germany’s decisive goal in the 44th minute.
- With their fourth World Cup title, Germany matched record winners Pakistan in the all-time standings.
- The victory marked Germany’s second consecutive World Cup triumph, previously achieved by no other men’s nation.
Unbelievable, it was so damn exhausting. We as a team pulled this off.— Michel Struthoff after the final, on MagentaTV
‘Crazy to me’: Mets left stunned after their fans cheer Pete Alonso, 300th career home run
nytimes.com/athletic/7599047/2026/09/15/pete-alonso-orioles-300-career-home-runs-mets/

Colin Kaepernick says NFL is 'actively blackballing me' 10 years after kneeling controversy
nypost.com/2026/09/01/sports/colin-kaepernick-nfl-is-blackballing-me-10-years-after-kneeling-controversy/

Key FactsBay Area Sports Activism: Russell, Kaepernick and Generations of Protest
Sep 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sfchronicle.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sfchronicle.com
- A lawsuit by three Black golfers ended before trial in 1948 after the PGA promised not to discriminate.
- The undefeated USF team, 9-0, rejected the 1951 Orange Bowl because Ollie Matson and Burl Toler were to be excluded.
- At the medal ceremony in Mexico City, Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised black-gloved fists for human rights.
- After Kaepernick’s 2016 protest, Eric Reid also knelt; their NFL grievance was settled in 2019 for reportedly under $10 million combined, according to The Wall Street Journal.
"I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color," Kaepernick said. "To me, this is bigger than football. ... There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder. ... If they take football away from me, my endorsements from me, I know that I stood up for what is right."— Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers quarterback, kneeling protest during the national anthem on August 26, 2016
Holy Cross volleyball player Amanda Mack dead at 20 after being diagnosed with rare disorder
nypost.com/2026/09/18/sports/holy-cross-volleyball-player-amanda-mack-dead-at-20-after-being-diagnosed-with-rare-disorder/

Tom Cruise is revealing what he and Taylor Swift talked about while watching her husband Travis Kelce’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs ... Show more
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Key FactsTaylor Swift attends Chiefs opener alongside Tom Cruise
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
- Swift was shown speaking with Tom Cruise in an Arrowhead Stadium suite during ESPN’s broadcast.
- Kelce’s mother Donna and Swift’s father Scott also sat with them in the star-studded suite.
- Swift and Kelce married before 1,000 guests on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- Wedding photos and further details have not been released, and Swift has not publicly discussed the ceremony.
'Stupid Piece Of S**t': WNBA Star Shreds Former NBA Player Over His Anti-Trans Stunt
huffpost.com/entry/cameron-brink-enes-kanter-freedom-trans-women-wnba_n_6a901912e4b02b26136f29dc

Key FactsCameron Brink criticizes Enes Kanter Freedom over trans inclusion
Aug 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- The previous day, Freedom clashed with Natasha Cloud and was ejected after stepping several paces onto the court.
- On Monday, after losing to the Atlanta Dream, Brink criticized Freedom’s campaign against transgender inclusion.
- Sky owner Michael Alter barred Freedom from home games for the foreseeable future, saying he had attended as a provocateur.
- The article reports no known trans women playing or having played in the WNBA.
He's a stupid piece of shit, and I think a lot of people think that. I think he's just trying to stay relevant.— Brink said in a Threads clip shared by The Mirror’s Jarrod Castillo, following the Sparks' loss to the Atlanta Dream on Monday.
Jermaine Cobbins calls GAME 👀
The 2028 ALL-USA Southeast selection came up clutch catching this touchdown on fourth and long with under 30 seconds remaining ... Show more

Kawhi Leonard: “I'm not here to take over anything… I want to help Scottie. If it’s Scottie’s team, it’s his team.”
(via @Raptors , h/t @PensareBBall )
For decades, the Kansas City faithful have brought the NOISE to Arrowhead Stadium. 🏟️
📺 Colts at Chiefs: Sunday 7 p.m. ET on NBC & Peacock

Far-left streamer Hasan Piker says US commits 'pound for pound' more terrorism than Al Qaeda
nypost.com/2026/09/17/us-news/far-left-streamer-hasan-piker-says-us-commits-pound-for-pound-more-terrorism-than-al-qaeda/

Anthony Edwards roasts LeBron
“He was gonna join me in MIN but I guess his knees couldn't handle the cold weather…Philly got the best barbers in the ... Show more
BREAKING: The NBA has ruled on the Los Angeles Clippers in for... - ESPN: Read the breaking news story from the ESPN contributor Shams Charania
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Key FactsNBA Penalizes Clippers Over Salary-Cap Circumvention
Sep 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Steve Ballmer is suspended for one year; Lawrence Frank receives six months, and Gillian Zucker one year.
- The Clippers forfeit five first-round draft picks from 2029 through 2033 and are fined $30 million.
- Kawhi Leonard was fined $700,000; the NBA says he violated rules involving off-court income and personal expenses through Dennis Robertson.
- The penalties followed a nearly year-long investigation; the Clippers had repeatedly said they had done nothing wrong.
I accept full responsibility for lapses in judgment by people within my inner circle and regret the distraction this situation has caused the fans and my family," Leonard said in a statement issued through his new agent, Harrison Gaines.— Leonard, via a statement issued through his new agent, Harrison Gaines
Bronny James 1-on-1 work against Darius Garland and Jordan Clarkson.
Can’t tell me this isn’t an NBA player.
(via BallGame, h/t @Ballislife )
No regression here 😮💨 @Calebcsw

The biggest story of the week according to @TomPelissero ?
Ben Johnson's Offense vs. Brian Flores's Defense
“Keep your words sweet” - Pete Alonso 😂
(via: @espn )
Key FactsAlonso hits 300th homer as Orioles defeat Mets
Sep 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: espn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: espn.com
- His 414-foot solo homer off Kodai Senga tied the game 3-3 in the ninth inning.
- Coby Mayo’s inside-the-park homer in the 11th inning sealed Baltimore’s 7-5 victory at Citi Field.
- Alonso had previously hit 264 homers for the Mets before signing with Baltimore in December.
- Alonso gave three Long Island fans signed items and offered them tickets and batting-practice access in Baltimore.
It doesn't matter where and when, I just want to help the team win. I'm just really, really happy for us to come back the way we did.— Pete Alonso, after receiving a beer shower from his Baltimore teammates
Josh Allen caught chewing on smelling salts in bizarre 'TNF' scene: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was seen chewing on smelling salts before he lit up the ...
nypost.com/2026/09/18/sports/josh-allen-caught-chewing-on-smelling-salts-in-bizarre-tnf-scene/

Taylor Townsend pulls out of tennis tournament for 'emergency surgery' after winning US Open title
nypost.com/2026/09/17/sports/taylor-townsend-pulls-out-of-tournament-for-emergency-surgery-after-winning-us-open-title/

A soccer-themed DIY sports bar in Staffordshire named "Pub Shed of the Year": Tina and Rich Hibbs spent several years building this incredible backyard bar.
expressandstar.com/news/footy-themed-diy-sports-bar-in-staffordshire-named-pub-shed-of-the-year-8942951

Key FactsHibby's named Pub Shed of the Year 2026
Aug 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: expressandstar.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: expressandstar.com
- Tina and Rich Hibbs began the project in 2018 with help from a friend and completed the interior themselves.
- Hibby's prevailed over 1,088 entries in the competition organised by Two Fat Blokes Bar Signs and Ngage Radio.
- The bar includes Wolverhampton Wanderers FC memorabilia, a beer garden, an outdoor play area, a Pac-Man machine and two Blade taps.
- What began as Rich's intended retreat for watching football became a family venue for events including Easter egg hunts, Halloween and an annual Christmas dinner for about 15 people.
We were really shocked to win, just gobsmacked, we didn't expect it.— Tina Hibbs, describing her reaction after Hibby's Pub Shed won Pub Shed of the Year 2026
Mets' Jared Young doing 'as good as could be hoped for' after scary collision with pitcher Nolan McLean
cbssports.com/mlb/news/mets-jared-young-injury-collision-nolan-mclean/

Ajit Agarkar’s innings ends, BCCI to look for new chairman of selectors: Former pacer decided against seeking extension; his tenure saw India win two T20 World ...
indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ajit-agarkars-future-as-chairman-of-selectors-in-balance-10884190/

Deshaun Watson: The media thinks I'm supposed to throw for 400 yards, 5 TDs each week
nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/deshaun-watson-the-media-thinks-im-supposed-to-throw-for-400-yards-5-tds-each-week

ESPN host Shae Cornette pleads with Arch Manning to take 'strong learning lesson' after viral Holly Rowe video controversy
nypost.com/2026/09/16/sports/espns-shae-cornette-pleads-with-arch-manning-to-take-strong-learning-lesson-after-holly-rowe-controversy/

Lionel Messi: Argentina great retires from international football: Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football ...
bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ceq89y38elro

Key FactsMessi announces Argentina national-team retirement
Aug 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- The 39-year-old announced immediate retirement six weeks after Argentina’s 0–1 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final.
- Messi said that, after extensive reflection, he now considered this timing appropriate.
- He said the decision had caused him, and continued to cause him, deep emotional pain.
- He also cited his complete commitment and outstanding young players who deserved to be included.
I have given everything of myself, I have nothing left to give.— Lionel Messi in an Instagram statement announcing his retirement from the Argentina national team.
Chiefs 31-10 Broncos (Sep 14, 2026) Final Score - ESPN: Game summary of the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos NFL game, final score 31-10, from September 14 ...
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'It's wild': Ohio police criticize Jed York after Ohio sting arrest: Police released bodycam footage that shows Jed York's arrest in an Ohio prostitution sting ...
sfgate.com/49ers/article/body-cam-jed-york-22405305.php

Key FactsJed York fined after Ohio arrest
Aug 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.sky.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.sky.com
- The Leeds United and Rangers FC co-owner was arrested on Sunday morning at a mobile home community in East Palestine, Ohio.
- After initially being charged with prostitution, he entered no-contest pleas on Monday to misdemeanour disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools.
- Prosecutors said the criminal-tools charge concerned his phone response to an undercover online advertisement, and York was released on a $5,000 bond.
- He received concurrent one-day jail sentences for both offences, was credited with time served, and was fined $1,150.
"Each case is looked at individually and for specific facts of the conduct, what evidence the police provide, and input from the arresting officer," he said. "You also have to factor in [the] criminal history of the defendant, and whether or not they have committed these types of offences in the past, and importantly, what the judges will allow."— Vito Abruzzino, Columbiana County prosecutor, explaining how prostitution-related cases are evaluated
Who’s one player you can throw in your fantasy football lineup, trust, and not think about it?@BillSimmons , @Danny_Heifetz , @DannyBKelly , and @craighorlbeck each name one player.
Suspected serial killer arrested trying to flee dressed as a woman before confessing to 80 murders
nypost.com/2026/09/16/world-news/suspected-serial-killer-arrested-trying-to-flee-dressed-as-a-woman/

Former Long Island soccer star —and wife of college football coach — dies suddenly while pregnant with couple's first child
nypost.com/2026/09/15/sports/former-long-island-soccer-star-kayla-saager-beckley-dies-suddenly-at-30/

Key FactsKayla Saager-Beckley died at 30
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
- Saager-Beckley died on September 9 at age 30 while pregnant with the couple’s daughter, Sawyer.
- According to Tre Lamb, she was found unresponsive around 7 a.m., about 10 minutes after exercising.
- Binghamton University’s September 10 announcement did not state a cause of death.
- She scored 22 goals in two seasons at Binghamton and was named 2017 America East Striker of the Year.
“Beyond the field, she was known for her big heart and her deep love of family. We are devastated by this loss and send our heartfelt sympathy and support to her parents Ron and Noranne and her husband John.”— Neel Bhattacharjee, head coach of Binghamton University women’s soccer, in a statement on Saager-Beckley’s death.
Cameron “Natureboy” Skattebo just having some fun with the parking attendants at MetLife
(via X/GiantsCarbCrush)

Padres' Salas, 20, becomes youngest MLB catcher with multi-homer game: San Diego Padres rookie Ethan Salas has become the youngest catcher in major league ...
apnews.com/article/padres-ethan-salas-homers-fe501ee5427d13e234dbffeb97ae8f94

Aidan Hutchinson was honest about the Lions’ performance against the Bills.

Ausar Thompson, Pistons Agree To Five-Year, $155M Extension
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/287311/Ausar-Thompson-Pistons-Agree-To-Five-Year-$155M-Extension

Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins has an In-N-Out ProblemRaiders quarterback Kirk Cousins has an In-N-Out Problem
CeeDee Lamb fount out Dallas only got the ball twice in the second half against the Giants #nfl #nfltiktok #nflfootball #giants

Josiah Trotter just had a rookie debut we haven’t seen in nearly a decade.
11 tackles. A sack. Two tackles for loss. A pick six.@davehelman_ on the historic outing.
Angel Reese takes down two WNBA rebounding records in one night: Angel Reese rebounded her way into the record books not once, but twice in one night ...
apnews.com/article/angel-reese-wnba-2b1f7c4a86b683daf84c498203219f10
Key FactsAngel Reese sets two WNBA rebounding records
Aug 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- In the Atlanta Dream’s 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks, Reese grabbed 26 rebounds to set the WNBA single-game record.
- She eclipsed Chamique Holdsclaw’s 24-rebound mark, set for Washington on May 23, 2003.
- Her 458 season rebounds are seven more than A’ja Wilson’s record from 2024.
- A basket with 13.9 seconds remaining gave her 11 points and her league-leading 27th double-double of the season.
"Last time I was here, I didn’t miss any shots. Tonight I couldn’t hit (anything) so I knew I was going be able to get them on the rebounding side. I just want to be there for my team. Offensively, defensively, whatever it takes to win."— Angel Reese spoke to the postgame show after the Dream's 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks.
Macklemore blames Jewish NFL owner Robert Kraft for getting kicked off Ed Sheeran tour, paints himself a martyr in wacky statement
nypost.com/2026/09/14/us-news/macklemore-blames-jewish-nfl-owner-robert-kraft-for-getting-kicked-off-ed-sheeran-tour-and-paints-himself-a-martyr-in-wacky-statement/

NYPD officers rescued a woman who climbed onto the steel beams of the Brooklyn Bridge Friday, appearing to be at risk of jumping ... Show more

Aaron Donald plans on making his return to the field against the Giants on Monday
(Via Los Angeles Rams)

Vile kickboxer with SS tattoo gives Nazi salute after beating Jewish fighter — as supporters hold swastika banner
nypost.com/2026/09/03/us-news/kickboxer-with-ss-tattoo-gives-nazi-salute-after-beating-jewish-opponent/

Azeez Al-Shaair on publicizing Hind Rajab's story: Most of you might not even know who she was
nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/azeez-al-shaair-on-publicizing-hind-rajabs-story-most-of-you-might-know-even-know-who-she-was

"This is the worst week in the world to play the Houston Texans."
—@mspears96 on the Bengals facing the Texans in Week 2 🫣
Chris Sale with an 11K complete game shutout to complete the sweep over the Dodgers 🥶
His son was hyped for him to come back out to close it out 🍿

Ex-Viking Matt Kalil's penis size ruled a "matter of legitimate public concern" as court dismisses lawsuit against ex-wife Haley
sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-ex-viking-matt-kalil-s-penis-size-ruled-matter-legitimate-public-concern-court-dismisses-lawsuit-ex-wife-haley

Country singer Orville Peck claims he hooked up with NFL player: 'Made out with a guy on the Raiders'
pagesix.com/2026/09/18/entertainment/country-singer-orville-peck-claims-he-made-out-with-with-nfl-player-on-the-raiders/

Stephon Gilmore, a two-time All-Pro CB and the NFL's 2019 defensive player of the year, is signing a one-day contract in New England to retire as a member ... Show more
US President Donald Trump has posted an AI-generated video clip that he said was Iran’s oil hub Kharg Island being blown to smithereens ... Show more
Key FactsTrump Claims Kharg Island Attack Without Evidence
Aug 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- Trump posted the claim without details; Reuters found no additional evidence that Kharg Island was under attack.
- A U.S. official said U.S. forces attacked two Iranian launchers on Larak Island.
- Iranian media reported ballistic missiles targeting two U.S. bases in Jordan; state television said eight entering its airspace were intercepted.
- Shipping data showed five visible commodity vessels daily transiting the Strait of Hormuz; the actual number could be higher because some disabled tracking.
We’re starting with the banks, and we’re telling the banks it’s not okay to have Iranian money and to aid the regime, Bessent said in an interview.— Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, in a Reuters interview
Biggest NFL Stories of Week 2! Plus, Billy Gil’s Pre-Facts.: Listen to this episode from The Ringer NFL Show on Spotify. Tom, Sheil, and Billy Gil get together ...
open.spotify.com/episode/2a8JD4uoGa3fqGRZ69pwGM
SEC files suit vs. LSU over school's intent to play pro athletes - ESPN: The SEC has filed a lawsuit against LSU the school's "unequivocal intent" to utilize ...
espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49816309/sec-files-suit-vs-lsu-school-intent-play-pro-athletes

Mahomes was loving Kenneth Walker III's TD run

Key FactsMahomes poised for Chiefs opener after rapid knee recovery
Sep 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Mahomes tore his left-knee ACL and LCL on December 14, 2025, and is set to start against Denver nine months later.
- After surgery in Dallas on December 15, Mahomes was already working in the training room the following day.
- He trained regularly with Andy Reid and compared rehabilitation progress by message with Zach Ertz, who underwent surgery the same day.
- Five months after surgery, he returned to limited practices and passed the July stress test required for full training.
From start to finish, he attacked this thing full throttle. And everyone in the building sees it.— Brett Veach, Chiefs general manager; commenting on Patrick Mahomes' recovery.
Vikings ruled out QB Kyler Murray for Sunday’s game vs. the... - ESPN: Read the breaking news story from the ESPN contributor Adam Schefter
espn.com/contributor/adam-schefter/1ac8f25dc4926

OpinionPaul George Can Still Change Games on Defense: Paul George’s age and injury history raise questions, but his defensive film offers plenty of optimism
celticsblog.com/celtics-analysis/146104/paul-george-can-still-change-games-on-defense

Bruce is ready for his Highmark debut
(Via x/JoeKinseyexp)

“2026 is going to be something special.”
@Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts speaks to his team before popping bottles after winning ANOTHER division title!

Caitlin Clark snaps at Angel Reese question: 'Don't try to do that': Caitlin Clark repeatedly told a reporter to stop trying to pit her and Angel Reese against ...
nypost.com/2026/09/14/sports/caitlin-clark-snaps-at-angel-reese-question-dont-try-to-do-that/

Key FactsCaitlin Clark Rejects Question About Angel Reese
Sep 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: awfulannouncing.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: awfulannouncing.com
- After Team USA's final victory over France, a reporter asked whether Clark and Reese were now friends.
- Clark dismissed the question, described their friendship as longstanding, and declined to reinforce that narrative.
- During the tournament, both assisted each other, while Reese led the team in field-goal percentage.
- Clark and Reese praised each other; Reese said they would remain USA teammates for some time.
We’ve always been friends. Don’t try to do that.— Caitlin Clark, after being asked whether she and Angel Reese are friends now, during an interview following the FIBA World Cup win
Georgia cop reveals why he killed baby donkey HeeHaw as owner shares heartbreaking video of beloved animal’s final days
nypost.com/2026/09/04/us-news/georgia-cop-trenton-garner-reveals-why-he-killed-baby-donkey-heehaw/

Kelly Stafford joins backlash over Sydney Sweeney’s racy sports betting ad: Kelly Stafford, wife of Rams QB Matthew Stafford, weighs in on Sydney Sweeney’s ...
nypost.com/2026/09/15/sports/kelly-stafford-weighs-in-on-sydney-sweeneys-controversial-sports-betting-ad/

Nationals lock up RHP Cade Cavalli with 4-year extension: The Washington Nationals agreed to a four-year contract extension plus a club option for 2031 with ...
reuters.com/sports/nationals-lock-up-rhp-cade-cavalli-with-4-year-extension--flm-2026-09-18/

A Week 1 win will have you feeling like that 😂😎
(via Philadelphia Eagles, TT/layda_roberson)







