⚡ News Roundup: 211 Stories from 20 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Sep 18)

Trump says U.S. to build a 'large Military presence' in Greenland as part of a security deal with it and Denmark — CNBC, 5:57 PM ET Greenland has maintained it is not for sale, and the European Union earlier this year united to rebuke Trump over his push to acquire the island.

Houston Texans vs. Cincinnati Bengals: NFL Week 2 predictions from Houston Chronicle sports staff — Yahoo Sports, 5:56 PM ET Can the Texans bounce back after a disappointing loss to the Bills. The Houston Chronicle staff makes its predictions.

DHS may have violated state election law, Virginia's AG says after whistleblower report — PBS NewsHour, 5:56 PM ET Virginia's attorney general said Thursday that the Department of Homeland Security may have violated several state laws after a whistleblower accused its employees of misrepresenting themselves on vo…

49ers QB Brock Purdy pays off Cy-Hawk bet after Iowa football win — Yahoo Sports, 5:55 PM ET It was Brock Purdy's turn to pay up on his bet with George Kittle after Iowa football's Cy-Hawk win.

Werner Herzog Picks Up San Sebastian’s Donostia Award at Politically Charged Opening Ceremony — Hollywood Reporter, 5:48 PM ET The evening's hosts, Fariba Sheikhan and Mariona Terés, kicked off the proceedings by condemning the Israel-Gaza war and declaring support for 'NAZA' directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.

Trump doubles down on banning CNN, MS Now and Politico from White House and warns more outlets could follow – live — The Guardian, 5:46 PM ET President repeats longstanding grievances and familiar attacks on ‘fake news’ in latest effort to restrict press freedomTrump bans CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White HouseSign up for the US Brea…

Fantasy football rankings Week 2: Dave Richard makes tough decisions who to start, sit and flex — CBS Sports, 5:45 PM ET Dave Richard dives deep into the players who Fantasy Football managers will have scratching their heads

New Species of Cat Discovered for First Time in a Century — 5:40 PM ET The species, called a tilcayo, is smaller than a house cat and lives in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in Bolivia.

Russia Holds Stage-Managed Elections — 5:20 PM ET Also, a new kind of cat was found. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Duncan Sheik, Who Traded Pop Stardom for Broadway, Dies at 56 — 5:12 PM ET Weary of the heartthrob label after his 1996 hit “Barely Breathing,” he pivoted to musical theater and won two Tonys for composing “Spring Awakening.”

Video Shows a San Diego Dog Seeming to Greet an Intruder. Why Didn’t He Bark? — 5:03 PM ET Dog behavior experts offered a variety of explanations for why Nash the golden retriever wagged his tail and carried a toy near a man who broke into his owner’s home.

Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds — 5:03 PM ET The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.

Belmont Park Got a $550 Million Makeover. Will Fans Show Up? — 5:02 PM ET The 300,000-square-foot so-called entertainment zone has scaled down capacity for horse race spectators, but added spaces for concerts and other performances.

Trump Promotes Program to Reduce Medicaid Drug Prices — 5:00 PM ET Ahead of the midterm elections, the president said that all states had opted in to an effort to align Medicaid’s prices for medicines with those in other wealthy countries.

At Gettysburg, a Reporter Captured a Nation’s Loss, and His Own — 4:49 PM ET Samuel Wilkeson Jr. filed a report for The Times from the battlefield. Then he went looking for a Union officer, his son.

The Kennedy Center Is Trump’s Most Grotesque Obsession — 4:25 PM ET Nothing has so thoroughly highlighted his indefatigable petulance.

St. Paul Mayor’s Behavior Faulted After Police Chief’s Complaint — 4:21 PM ET An outside investigation found that Mayor Kaohly Her had engaged in offensive behavior, but found no evidence that she sexually harassed colleagues. It did find that she had engaged in “offensive” be…

F.A.A. to Roll Out New A.I. Tool for Washington Airports — 4:21 PM ET The tool, called SMART, will crunch scheduling and weather data to predict and avoid delays. It will be deployed in the Washington region’s three major airports next week.

Holdout Juror in Lindsay Clancy Case Says He Didn’t Doubt Her Guilt — 4:15 PM ET The juror, Michael P. Desronvil, defended his decision not to join other jurors in voting for Ms. Clancy’s acquittal.

Why Israel Fears This Searing New Documentary — 4:12 PM ET It’s hard to tell whether Israelis are enraged by “NAZA” because they think it’s full of lies, or because they know or fear it’s true.

Anthropic Pursues IPO Despite Its A.I. Safety Warnings — 4:06 PM ET The company is expected to generate $100 billion in annualized revenue this year, even as chief executive Dario Amodei calls for slowing down development of some advanced A.I. models.

‘American Psycho’ Was Duncan Sheik’s Darkest Work. Was It Also His Best? — 3:53 PM ET In translating synth pop to a theatrical format in the “American Psycho” musical, Sheik matched what he did with rock in the acclaimed “Spring Awakening.”

Protests Erupt in Nigeria After Police Pack 66 Miners Into One Cell — 3:45 PM ET Thirty-seven people died in the authorities’ custody, officials said. Survivors said the cell had barely any ventilation, food, or water and people began “collapsing and dying.”

Cost of Iran War Estimated at $43.6 Billion — 3:43 PM ET For the first time, the Pentagon reported costs incurred by each armed service. The figures are almost certainly on the low side, congressional officials said.

F.A.A. Safety Request for the Top of Trump’s Arch: Eternal Fire — 3:41 PM ET The aviation agency deemed the mammoth arch safe for air travel if it includes a constant flame and other safety measures to help make it visible to planes.

Who Is Howard Buffett, the New Berkshire Hathaway Chairman? — 3:28 PM ET Mr. Buffett, 71, is succeeding his father, Warren, but will not be running the company’s day-to-day operations.

Rejecting Trump, South Korean Leader Says He Will Not Send Troops to Iran — 3:24 PM ET President Lee Jae Myung’s comments followed President Trump’s repeated demand for “a little hand” from South Korea, a decades-old American ally.

Eugenia Apostol, Whose Journalism Helped Topple a Dictator, Dies at 100 — 3:13 PM ET A publisher in the Philippines, she used her women’s magazine as a forum for political stories that helped drive Ferdinand Marcos from power.

A Central African Hotel Has Become a Nightmare Prison for U.S. Deportees — 3:06 PM ET Witnesses say men were hooded and beaten in Equatorial Guinea. The autocratic government there is a partner in President Trump’s deportation program.

Trump says U.S. to build a 'large Military presence' in Greenland as part of a security deal with it and Denmark — 5:57 PM ET Greenland has maintained it is not for sale, and the European Union earlier this year united to rebuke Trump over his push to acquire the island.

Anthropic selects Accenture as first embedded evaluator to help implement Amodei's slowdown proposal — 5:37 PM ET Anthropic and OpenAI have been under intense scrutiny after researchers warned about the potential for AI to cause catastrophic harm to humanity.

OpenAI's latest AI revelation is a 'serious situation,' Microsoft's Suleyman tells CNBC — 5:35 PM ET Suleyman joined "Squawk Box" to discuss OpenAI's latest incidents of "concerning model behavior" disclosed earlier this week.

Trump says he's banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from White House — 5:20 PM ET Trump, who often accuses mainstream media outlets of writing "fake news," said on Truth Social that those outlets shouldn't be allowed to "FICTION and LIES."

AI cloud provider Nscale files to go public — 5:08 PM ET Nscale is the latest artificial intelligence neocloud to turn to public markets.

Stocks face a key hurdle in next week’s U.S.-China summit. Here’s what’s at stake — 4:05 PM ET Stocks are on pace to cap off a mixed week Friday.

Amex launches high-yield savings account to complement business checking — 3:52 PM ET Amex Business Savings offers an above-average return, plus no minimum balance requirement or monthly fees.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Netflix, Xenon Pharmaceuticals, Coinbase, Sandisk, SpaceX & more — 3:38 PM ET Here are some of the companies making headlines in midday trading.

Nike parts ways with Kylian Mbappé; soccer superstar signs with On — 3:30 PM ET Mbappe had been signed with Nike for roughly two decades, and his agreement with On is the first it has made with a soccer player.

Elon Musk talks up AI safety while fighting regulation in wild week of strange alliances — 3:15 PM ET In the past week, Musk has agreed with the CEOs of Anthropic and OpenAI, while getting contradicted by President Trump and Nvidia's Jensen Huang.

New cat species found, first in more than 100 years — 5:06 PM ET A new species of living cat has been identified for the first time in more than a century.

Germany receives first F-35 jet from US as NATO boosts military spending — 5:06 PM ET Germany received the first of nearly three dozen F-35 stealth warplanes it ordered four years ago from Lockheed Martin.

UK court clears woman of voicing support for Hamas in university speech — 4:55 PM ET Sarah Cotte said her comments were not in support of Hamas, but in support of Palestinians' right to resist.

‘Daughter of Damascus’ Assala performs in Syria after 15-year exile — 4:38 PM ET Thousands of people cheered as they welcomed Syrian icon Assala Nasri back at a sold-out concert in Damascus.

Syria arrests five former al-Assad-era officers over strikes on civilians — 4:20 PM ET Former air officers, including an air force general, were arrested in a series of operations.

Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from the White House for ‘fake news’ — 3:50 PM ET The US president insists media outlets report 'fiction and lies' as he enforces new bans on White House access.

Russia labels Cannes-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a ‘foreign agent’ — 3:39 PM ET Acclaimed Russian film director who won 2026 Grand Prix award at Cannes, ⁠has been critical of the war in Ukraine.

Lebanese artist turns Israeli missile debris into art — 3:31 PM ET In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni transforms debris from Israeli missile strikes into pieces of art.

Two injured by Israeli shelling as troops advance in southern Lebanon — 3:14 PM ET Israeli forces withdraw from outskirts of a town in southern Lebanon after a standoff with Lebanese forces.

England fast bowler Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault — 3:12 PM ET Derbyshire Police said they were investigating an alleged assault but have now decided no further action will be taken.

Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House — 5:45 PM ET The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media throughout his political career.

Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House — 5:45 PM ET The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media throughout his political career.

Littler survives scare to progress at World Series Finals — 5:29 PM ET World number one Luke Littler survives a first-round scare to overcome Danny Noppert in a thrilling World Series of Darts Finals match in Amsterdam.

A weight off Igor Thiago's shoulders - Brentford v Chelsea ratings — 4:57 PM ET Brentford climb to third in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Chelsea - here are BBC Sport's player ratings.

Watch: Trump says ban on some news outlets is 'because they're fake news' — 4:35 PM ET The US president on Friday announced he is "immediately" banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.

At least 21 killed after vehicle loaded with explosives rams Pakistan mosque — 4:17 PM ET A four-year-old child is among those killed in the attack, during which gunmen also opened fire on a police facility.

At least 21 killed after vehicle loaded with explosives rams Pakistan mosque — 4:17 PM ET A four-year-old child is among those killed in the attack, during which gunmen also opened fire on a police facility.

McIlroy in mix heading into weekend at Wentworth — 3:05 PM ET Rory McIlroy stays in contention with a five-under 67 to sit four strokes behind second-round leader Ryan Gerard at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Researchers Say They’ve Found the Truth About Thomas Jefferson — 5:05 PM ET A secret 15-year effort has produced genetic evidence that one of the nation’s Founders fathered children with a woman he enslaved.

The Michael Kelly Award from The Atlantic is Awarded to Drew Philp for “There Will Be No Mercy” published in The Atavist Magazine — 4:02 PM ET Finalists are from Texas Monthly, The New York Times Magazine, and New York magazine’s The Cut

What the Kennedy Center’s Tax Return Reveals — 3:52 PM ET A previously unseen filing captures the state of the institution seven months after Donald Trump’s takeover.

The Rise of Parasite Authors — 3:36 PM ET First, AI stole their books. Now it’s stealing their readers.

The Goal of Contemporary Journalism — 3:08 PM ET Jeffrey Goldberg, Amna Nawaz, and Joe Kahn discussed how to sustain a free press in an era of public distrust, social-media punditry, and a hostile federal government.

DHS may have violated state election law, Virginia's AG says after whistleblower report — 5:56 PM ET Virginia's attorney general said Thursday that the Department of Homeland Security may have violated several state laws after a whistleblower accused its employees of misrepresenting themselves on vo…

WATCH: Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House — 4:47 PM ET President Donald Trump said Friday that he was banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatened that more such media prohibitions could…

Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are dead — 4:31 PM ET U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Virginia rejected the notion that the case's claims are moot because the Trump administration says the fund is dead and won't go forward.

Pentagon moves forward with mandatory testosterone testing for most male troops — 3:13 PM ET The Pentagon has rolled out formal guidance for mandatory testosterone testing for male service members 30 and older, a policy that leaves out women for now and faces questions from medical experts a…

Trump doubles down on banning CNN, MS Now and Politico from White House and warns more outlets could follow – live — 5:46 PM ET President repeats longstanding grievances and familiar attacks on ‘fake news’ in latest effort to restrict press freedomTrump bans CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White HouseSign up for the US Brea…

Louisiana woman faces charges after 17 cats found dead in extreme-heat conditions — 5:22 PM ET Madison Rebecca Colello, 29, surrenders after 20 other cats in severe distress rescued from business in town of WalkerA Louisiana woman faces dozens of animal cruelty charges after 17 cats were found…

Trump bans CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House — 3:36 PM ET US president has overseen an unprecedented restriction of access for major traditional news media since start of second termUS politics live – latest updatesIn his latest attack on the US constitutio…

Trump administration sued over threat to deploy federal law enforcement at voting sites — 3:17 PM ET Civil rights groups say plan will make people ‘afraid to vote’ and violates the Voting Rights ActUS politics live – latest updatesA coalition of civil rights groups filed a lawsuit against Trump admi…

Anthropic’s first embedded evaluator is … Accenture? — 5:44 PM ET Accenture is about to take on its most high-risk consulting engagement ever.

Automattic names interim CFO after exec departures — 4:25 PM ET Jeremy Klaperman, the CFO of the company's WordPress VIP Enterprise business unit, will act as CFO for the time being.

Y Combinator insurance tech alum Angle Health hits $2.7B valuation — 4:24 PM ET Angle Health has grown to 5,000 customers and become profitable by helping small businesses get "level-funded" health insurance.

World model companies are keeping a lot of secrets — 4:18 PM ET Everyone in the world-models space is sitting on a pile of cash and a ton of buzz, but good luck getting anyone — from the founders to their own data suppliers — to tell you what they're actually bui…

Alaska's salmon-feasting bears face off in biggest Fat Bear Week ever — 5:13 PM ET This year's single-elimination tournament will see 16 competitors face off, compared to 12 in past years. Officials report more cubs in Katmai National Park than they've seen in recent memory.

Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House — 4:15 PM ET The president chalked the ban up to what he called unfavorable coverage, and he threatened that bans on other media companies could be coming.

When Trump and Xi meet they will discuss AI. 'Track Two' talks are already buzzing — 3:14 PM ET An informal network of dialogues at think tanks and universities is bringing together experts from the U.S. and China to talk about the shared perils of AI — and possible paths forward.

Syrian regime planned American journalist's kidnapping for weeks — 3:13 PM ET New reporting finds the abduction of journalist Austin Tice was planned by the Syrian government for weeks.

Trump: US strikes security deal with Greenland, Denmark — 5:44 PM ET President Trump said Friday that the United States has entered a security agreement with Greenland and Denmark that gives America a bigger say in the Arctic territory's affairs and expands its milita…

Kirk Herbstreit defends having Ted Cruz on 'College GameDay' — 5:40 PM ET Football analyst and ESPN personality Kirk Herbstreit defended the network's decision to have Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on the network's flagship college football pregame show last week. "We had him on…

El-Sayed challenges Vance to weightlifting competition: 'You talk a good game' — 5:25 PM ET Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed (D) responded Friday to Vice President Vance's disses on his appearance, saying he'd challenge President Trump's second-in-command to a weightlifting competitio…

Who to watch in Congress on AI policy — 5:20 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Who to watch in Congress on AI policy Fears over artificial intelligence’s rapid development sent Congress into a tailspin this week, as dozens of lawmake…

Trump says he still backs Salazar after video criticizing him on immigration — 5:07 PM ET President Trump said he still supports Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) but disagrees with her on immigration one day after her campaign rolled out an ad criticizing the president on the policy iss…

Trump says son paid back Russian oligarch for wedding gift — 5:05 PM ET President Trump said Friday that his son Donald Trump Jr. paid back the Russian oligarch who funded some of his lavish wedding celebrations after concerns flared over ethics violations and potential…

Court reinstates $7B 'Solar for All' program axed by Trump — 4:48 PM ET A federal court has rebuffed the Trump administration’s effort to slash a $7 billion program that seeks to provide rooftop solar power in disadvantaged communities. Judge Mary McElroy, a Trump appoin…

GOP senators defend Federal Reserve's decision — 4:30 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story GOP senators rebuff Trump attacks on Federal Reserve President Trump’s sharp criticism…

Mullin responds to Salazar's ad attacking Trump's immigration crackdown — 4:23 PM ET Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday defended the Trump administration’s immigration policy after a Republican lawmaker endorsed by President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enfo…

Live updates: Trump defends White House ban of 3 media outlets, announces Medicaid drug price deal — 4:20 PM ET President Trump said Friday he was kicking CNN, MS NOW and Politico out of the White House, “effective immediately," claiming “their constant ‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS!” as the reason. He suggested more…

Shaheen blocks $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel, joining House counterpart — 4:19 PM ET The top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has exercised a hold on a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel, The Hill has learned, allying with her counterpart in the House and underscor…

Pentagon's new UFO file drop includes audio from 1952 Project Blue Book briefing — 4:19 PM ET Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., pushed for the declassification of the audio from early Air Force investigations into UFOs.

Nearly 30 years later, Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' goes up for auction — 4:12 PM ET Diana wore the dress the same day a TV interview aired in which Charles acknowledged his affair.

Republican misgenders McBride at candidate forum before removal — 4:11 PM ET Republican nominee Joe Arminio was removed from a forum debate in Wilmington, Del., after misgendering his opponent, Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.). During the debate between the candidates competing fo…

Spanberger announces tightened data center restrictions, clean energy mandates in Virginia — 3:50 PM ET Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Friday announced a new proposal to tighten restrictions on data center developments in the Old Dominion. The governor’s “Data Center Accountability Framework”…

Black congressional leaders endorse James Talarico in Texas Senate race — 5:30 PM ET Talarico has strong support among Black voters in public polls, but he has recently stepped up his efforts to reach them.

Trump says son has paid back Russian for wedding party — 5:21 PM ET The president defended Donald Trump Jr.’s decision to take a large gift from Umar Kremlev, saying that such presents are “common.”

Trump criticizes Florida Republican who said he’s losing Latino support because of immigration enforcement — 5:14 PM ET Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R) is running in a Latino-heavy district in Florida.

Spanberger takes unusual step to limit data centers — up to a point — 4:53 PM ET Spanberger acts to restrict new data centers in Virginia but leaves some details for the future.

California governor signs order pushing for an AI ‘kill switch’ — 3:53 PM ET California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a likely 2028 presidential contender, said he had to act because the federal government hasn’t done enough to regulate AI.

Vance campaigns in deep-red territory, highlighting risks for GOP — 3:33 PM ET JD Vance went for a campaign twofer on Friday: He visited a deep-red district in a swing state where the GOP desperately needs to mobilize voters. It’s also the state that happens to be the first to…

What happened under the Trump administration this week — 3:18 PM ET Trump and his administration continue to push vaccine skepticism.

NAACP files lawsuit seeking to bar federal agents from polling places — 3:10 PM ET The lawsuit is the second one this month aimed at keeping ICE and others away from the polls.

The nativist provocateur who keeps pushing the Texas GOP further right — 3:08 PM ET Republican leaders criticized a recent post by Bo French attacking South Asian UT students. But many in the party have felt compelled to embrace parts of his ideology.

Gottheimer unveils 2 bipartisan AI safety bills — 4:48 PM ET The powerful member of the House Democratic Commission on AI intends to introduce new pieces of legislation designed to address risks posed by artificial intelligence models.

Let’s beat California on AI, key Democrat says — 4:33 PM ET

Houston Texans vs. Cincinnati Bengals: NFL Week 2 predictions from Houston Chronicle sports staff — 5:56 PM ET Can the Texans bounce back after a disappointing loss to the Bills. The Houston Chronicle staff makes its predictions.

49ers QB Brock Purdy pays off Cy-Hawk bet after Iowa football win — 5:55 PM ET It was Brock Purdy's turn to pay up on his bet with George Kittle after Iowa football's Cy-Hawk win.

Brentford batter Chelsea to undo Alonso's promising start — 5:53 PM ET Brentford exposed Chelsea's defensive problems to inflict a damaging 3-0 defeat on Friday that gives Xabi Alonso plenty to ponder over a three-week international break.Brentford, who also beat Totten…

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge to miss most or all of rest of regular season with a right calf strain — 5:52 PM ET Three-time AL MVP Aaron Judge will miss most or all of the rest of the regular season after the New York Yankees announced Friday they are placing him on the 10-day injured list because of a right ca…

3 Keys: Big-play shots must return for Cowboys to beat Commanders — 5:52 PM ET If the Cowboys want to avoid a 0-2 start against the Commanders in Week 2, they should focus on these three keys

Guardians score, lineups vs A's as Cleveland chases playoff spot — 5:52 PM ET Follow along here as the Guardians battle the Oakland A's in the final home series of the regular season.

Bears' Caleb Williams faces biggest challenge yet in Vikings showdown — 5:51 PM ET Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is off to a strong start for the 2026-27 season, but he's coming up against his biggest challenge so far with the Minnesota game.

Wakefield make history with win over Leigh — 5:50 PM ET Wakefield Trinity reach the Super League semi-finals for the first time in their history with a dominant win over Leigh Leopards.

Xabi Alonso names four areas Chelsea were not good enough in Brentford defeat — 5:50 PM ET Chelsea were dreadful in duels and set pieces in tonight’s defeat, and Xabi Alonso said as much post-game.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source .…

Italy call 34 players, but Mancini snub for Retegui, Udogie, Zaccagni and Politano — 5:50 PM ET Roberto Mancini called a massive 34 players for his first Italy squad, but still left out names including Mateo Retegui, Mattia Zaccagni, Destiny Udogie, Matteo Gabbia and Matteo Politano, while othe…

Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: Week 2 Who’s In and Out — 5:48 PM ET Indianapolis colts injury report: who’s in and who’s out week 2

Dolphins will be down 2 more linebackers for Sunday's game vs. 49ers — 5:48 PM ET The Miami Dolphins will meet the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon, but they'll be thin at both off-ball and on-ball linebacker.

Levi Kitchen on 'the lamest win I've ever had' — 5:48 PM ET Levi Kitchen won the first round of the 2026 SMX Playoffs with a 2-2 moto score in Ohio. In California, he called it the "lamest win" he ever had.

Browns, Bucs Week 2 injury report: 4 questionable, 1 out — 5:48 PM ET Week 2’s matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be impacted by Tyson Campbell’s injury

Edwin Diaz Gets Final Chance to Earn Dodgers Postseason Roster Spot — 5:48 PM ET The Dodgers have officially activated Edwin Diaz from the injured list and optioned reliever Landon Knack back down to the minor leagues.

Kyle Larson Gets NASCAR Cup Bristol Pole After Qualifying Canceled — 5:46 PM ET Kyle Larson will start on the pole for Saturday night's Bass Pro Shops Night Race. Qualifying was canceled due to rain.

Yankees star Aaron Judge returning to IL with right calf strain — 5:46 PM ET PHOENIX — Aaron Judge is going back on the shelf. The Yankees’ captain was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain on Friday. Utilityman Max Schuemann will be recalled from Triple-…

Ohio State basketball lands four-star 2027 point guard — 5:45 PM ET Ohio State basketball added four-star 2027 point guard Jaxson Davis, a two-time Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year and top-50 prospect.

Angel Reese Returns From World Cup and Delivers Historic 30-10 Night vs. Sun — 5:45 PM ET The Atlanta Dream did not have much time to ease back into the regular season. With the playoffs closing in and the World Cup break finally over, Atlanta needed its leading players to reset quickly.…

Hawkeye Football: Updated Game Line, Weather Update for Northern Iowa-Iowa — 5:45 PM ET It could be a wet one in Iowa City as the Hawkeyes host the Panthers.

France boss Zidane hints at altered role for Kylian Mbappé — 5:45 PM ET France national team head coach Zinedine Zidane has this week hinted that he could make use of the talents of captain and star man Kylian Mbappé in a different position to his customary centre-forwar…

Player ratings: Victor Musa scored the winner but this full-back shined brightest for Man United U21s — 5:45 PM ET 1 Manchester United Under-21s retained their 100% record in Premier League 2 with a 3-2 win over Brentford U21s, a match which contained some controversy.These are our player ratings for the match. Y…

Another attacking option revealed itself for Manchester City against Norwich City — 5:45 PM ET Floyd Samba was the star of the show as Manchester City beat Norwich City 5-0 to cruise into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Samba made his City first-team debut and bagged a brace in a spectacu…

Aaron Judge to IL with calf strain, likely to miss rest of regular season — 5:44 PM ET Aaron Judge will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain, likely ending his regular season.

“The Only One With The Chops”: Sophie Cunningham Receives WNBA Commissioner Backing From Jason Whitlock For Major Reason — 5:44 PM ET Sophie Cunningham is suddenly finding her name mixed into some wild front office conversations. The current commissioner just announced her retirement plans, sparking a massive search for a replaceme…

Todd McLellan Publicly Pressures Red Wings in Simon Edvinsson Standoff — 5:44 PM ET Todd McLellan defended Simon Edvinsson and urged the Detroit Red Wings to work quickly and fairly toward a new contract.

10 Teams in the Champions League With the Hottest Players — and Atletico Is on Top — 5:44 PM ET There are 36 teams in the UEFA Champions League, meaning there are about 900 professional soccer players on rosters throughout Europe. The performance rankings change every week — but some teams will…

“I Just Think It’s Crazy”: Sophie Cunningham Pushes Back Against WNBA Media Over Caitlin Clark-Kelsey Mitchell MVP Stance — 5:43 PM ET Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham recently faced backlash after her comments on the MVP race involving two of her teammates, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. While many people opposed her stance…

Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (95-58) @ Baltimore Orioles (75-78) — 5:43 PM ET It’s late September, but it’s May Day

Vincent Kompany ‘loves everything’ about Michael Olise after 7-0 defeat of Union Berlin — 5:43 PM ET FC Bayern’s gaffer is in awe of the mercurial Frenchman.

Clippers news: Kawhi Leonard sends goodbye message to Clipper Nation... with a twist — 5:43 PM ET The LA Clippers and their fanbase is still reeling and recovering after the NBA announced sanctions against the franchise for violating the Collective Bargaining Agreement in deals with superstar for…

“It Just Looks Different”: Angel Reese Gets Backing From 4-Time WNBA Champion To Join Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson In MVP Race — 5:43 PM ET This season’s MVP race may be between Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark and Las Vegas Aces’ A’Ja Wilson, but for four-time WNBA champion Tina Thompson, another prominent name should be included in the li…

“I Was Ready To Get Back”: Angel Reese Sends Clear Message After 30-Point Performance Extends WNBA Double-Double Record — 5:43 PM ET Angel Reese ran riot against the Connecticut Sun on Thursday, as if she didn’t come from duking it out against the best of the best in the world in the recently concluded 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup,…

Ladd McConkey listed as questionable for Week 2 — 5:43 PM ET Ladd McConkey may not be in the lineup for the Chargers in Week 2.

Biltmore Championship shifts tee times for storms — 5:42 PM ET The PGA Tour is moving up Saturday tee times at the Biltmore Championship in Asheville due to expected storms.

Deshaun Watson could lose seventh straight start on Sunday — 5:42 PM ET It's been a long week for Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.

NASCAR O'Reilly Series Bristol race live updates, highlights, leaderboard — 5:42 PM ET The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season continues with the Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

NASCAR O'Reilly Series Bristol race live updates, highlights, leaderboard — 5:42 PM ET The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season continues with the Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Hacked MDOT sign, audit threat fuel rivalry ahead Ole Miss, LSU game — 5:42 PM ET Was a MDOT sign hacked to say "Geaux Tigers"? Here are a few moments that could make you laugh ahead of the Ole Miss-LSU football game.

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers could have big opportunity against Patriots — 5:42 PM ET The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers are coming up on what could be a fun game against the New England Patriots.

NASCAR starting lineup for Bristol race set after qualifying canceled — 5:41 PM ET Bristol Motor Speedway is host to the third race of NASCAR's Cup Series Chase for the championship.

Acosta Tops FP1 At KTM's Home Round In Austria — 5:41 PM ET Photo by Rob Gray (Polarity Photo). KTM could not have scripted a better start to its home weekend at the Red Bull Ring. Pedro Acosta topped both Friday sessions for the factory squad, capping the af…

Bill Simmons sent Clippers strongly worded email demanding to be let out of his season-ticket contract — 5:40 PM ET The Los Angeles Clippers are in purgatory after the NBA’s historic punishment over salary cap circumvention with former star forward Kawhi Leonard, and Bill Simmons is pissed. The Sports Guy famously…

Pavel Dorofeyev and Brady Tkachuk are among the familiar faces in new places around the NHL — 5:40 PM ET When Pavel Dorofeyev led the Vegas Golden Knights with 37 goals last season and scored 12 more on their run to the Stanley Cup Final, he did so as part of a stacked lineup featuring Mitch Marner, Jac…

Chargers Week 2 injury report: Ladd McConkey questionable, two out — 5:40 PM ET The Chargers released their official game status ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Raiders.

Dodgers on Deck: Saturday, September 19 vs. Giants — 5:40 PM ET The Dodgers and Giants continue their first of two weekend series in a row on Saturday night in Los Angeles, with Tarik Skubal making his final regular season start at Dodger Stadium this season. It’…

Bogaerts falls short of cycle, propels Padres to series win — 5:40 PM ET FriarWatch: September 18 Edition

Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Randy Dobnak vs. Paul Skenes — 5:40 PM ET The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

Seahawks news: How Shaun Alexander resembles Jadarian Price — 5:39 PM ET The Seattle Seahawks scored a 13-10 Week 1 win over the New England Patriots that included the debut of former Notre Dame star and rookie Jadarian Price as the team’s featured running back. Price fin…

Littler survives scare to progress in Amsterdam — 5:39 PM ET World number one Luke Littler survives a first-round scare to overcome Danny Noppert in a thrilling World Series of Darts Finals match in Amsterdam.

Fantasy football rankings Week 2: Dave Richard makes tough decisions who to start, sit and flex — 5:45 PM ET Dave Richard dives deep into the players who Fantasy Football managers will have scratching their heads

Fantasy Football Week 2 PPR cheat sheet: Dave Richard's player ratings to make tough start and sit decisions — 5:44 PM ET Find your optimal starting lineup using our PPR cheat sheet covering everyone playing in Week 2

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Texans rule out two-time Pro Bowl WR Nico Collins for Week 2 vs. Bengals — 4:59 PM ET Collins had seven catches and a touchdown in Week 1, but he suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice

College football picks: Predictions against the spread, odds, betting lines for top 25 games in Week 3 — 4:59 PM ET A closer look at the top games in a loaded Week 3

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Here's what Tom Cruise and Taylor Swift talked about at the Chiefs' NFL opener — 4:47 PM ET Cruise attended his first NFL game in many years, and described the experience and discussions with Taylor Swift

LSU vs. Ole Miss prediction, picks, preview: Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford headlines top-10 showdown — 4:46 PM ET A bitter SEC breakup takes center stage in Oxford as the winner of this top-10 clash gains early inside positioning for the College Football Playoff

How Georgia Amoore rediscovered her swagger after ACL injury and fueled the Mystics' late-season surge — 4:40 PM ET The playoff-bound Mystics are a league-best 11-4 since All-Star, and Amoore's shooting is a big reason why

Mets' Jared Young doing 'as good as could be hoped for' after scary collision with pitcher Nolan McLean — 4:21 PM ET Young was carted off the field on Thursday night after taking a blow to the head in a collision with McLean

Jamey Eisenberg's Week 2 Fantasy football sleepers and DFS picks: Xavier Hutchinson steps up without Collins — 4:09 PM ET Xavier Hutchinson, Aaron Jones and Matthew Stafford are among the players positioned to capitalize on favorable Week 2 opportunities

Will Yordan Alvarez win the Triple Crown? Predicting if Astros star can pull off exceedingly rare feat — 4:09 PM ET Only one hitter (Miguel Cabrera in 2012) has won a Triple Crown in the last 59 years ... can Alvarez become the second?

Joey Porter Jr. best trade fits: Why Cowboys make sense, two NFC North teams could be in line to make offer — 4:04 PM ET Five possible mock trade fits for Porter, who is still at odds with the Steelers and is out for Week 2

Is Polymarket Legal in California? September 2026 Status — 4:00 PM ET Find out if Polymarket is legal in California, how it's regulated, and what you can trade there in 2026.

Udinese makes history as first team to test UEFA sustainability manual — 3:39 PM ET The Italian side will test UEFA's event sustainability manual against Cagliari, gathering data on green initiatives from locally sourced food to bike transit

HQ PM Newsletter 9/18/2026 — 3:38 PM ET What to watch Friday: Houston vs. Texas Tech in ranked Big 12 CFB clash, MLB + more best bets

Vikings rule out Kyler Murray for Week 2 vs. Bears, Carson Wentz to start — 3:31 PM ET Murray remains in concussion protocol after his anticipated Vikings debut lasted less than one quarter

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: No. 22 Houston at No. 13 Texas Tech, Miami at Wake Forest, more — 3:30 PM ET Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Friday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

NFL picks today, odds, lines, bets: Week 2, 2026 expert predictions against the spread, parlays, prop bets — 3:18 PM ET SportsLine's top NFL experts reveal their picks, predictions, betting tips and best bets for Week 2

2026 Week 2 NFL score predictions, best picks today: Expert reveals exact scores for every NFL game — 3:02 PM ET SportsLine expert Eric Cohen reveals his score predictions for every game on the Week 2 NFL schedule

Wakefield make history with win over Leigh — 5:44 PM ET Wakefield Trinity reach the Super League semi-finals for the first time in their history with a dominant win over Leigh Leopards.

WXV Global Series highlights: Wales 50-19 South Africa — 5:43 PM ET Watch highlights as Wales end a nine-Test losing run with a memorable WXV Global Series triumph over South Africa in Cardiff.

Arsenal open to Dowman loan in right circumstances — 5:30 PM ET Arsenal are open to allowing teenage prodigy Max Dowman to leave the club on loan this term if it aids his development.

Littler survives scare to progress at World Series Finals — 5:29 PM ET World number one Luke Littler survives a first-round scare to overcome Danny Noppert in a thrilling World Series of Darts Finals match in Amsterdam.

Hodgkinson dazzles to win Athlos 800m — 5:07 PM ET Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson powers clear of the pack to win the Athlos 800m while sporting a unique, all black custom speed suit.

A weight off Igor Thiago's shoulders - Brentford v Chelsea ratings — 4:57 PM ET Brentford climb to third in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Chelsea - here are BBC Sport's player ratings.

Liverpool watch £51.5m-rated Smit - Saturday's gossip — 4:35 PM ET Netherlands midfielder Kees Smit is watched by Liverpool, Tottenham lead the race for Brazil defender Arthur Dias and Monaco's Folarin Balogun is expected to leave in January.

Inspired Wales seal stunning win over South Africa — 4:27 PM ET Wales return to winning ways in emphatic fashion with an eight-try victory over South Africa at Cardiff Arms Park.

Inspired Wales seal stunning win over South Africa — 4:27 PM ET Wales return to winning ways in emphatic fashion with an eight-try victory over South Africa at Cardiff Arms Park.

Sheeraz withdraws from next bout & gives up WBO title — 3:47 PM ET Hamzah Sheeraz has withdrawn from a proposed bout with Janibek Alimkhanuly and relinquished his WBO super-middleweight title, the sanctioning body has confirmed.

McIlroy in mix heading into weekend at Wentworth — 3:05 PM ET Rory McIlroy stays in contention with a five-under 67 to sit four strokes behind second-round leader Ryan Gerard at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

McIlroy in mix heading into weekend at Wentworth — 3:05 PM ET Rory McIlroy stays in contention with a five-under 67 to sit four strokes behind second-round leader Ryan Gerard at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Keely Hodgkinson shows off Catwoman style to steal Athlos London event — 5:33 PM ET Briton destroys 800m field in hooded black bodysuitMill Hill event more like a rave than an athletics meetingAthlos arrived in London promising that its all-female spin on track and field would be ra…

Wakefield reach Super League playoff semi-finals after eliminator win against Leigh — 5:13 PM ET Wakefield 26-16 LeighVagana and Faatili’s second-half tries seal victoryWakefield Trinity survived the sending off of Emre Guler to progress to the semi-finals of the Super League playoffs for the fi…

Brentford blitz Chelsea as Fábio Carvalho caps stunning second-half display — 5:12 PM ET Those early season thoughts that Chelsea might be the team best placed to challenge Arsenal are beginning to look over-optimistic. The two chaotic wins with which they began the season were always di…

Women’s Super League: Lauren Hemp hits double as Manchester City see off lively Liverpool — 4:10 PM ET Manchester City continued their winning start to the new Women’s Super League season but the defending champions needed a 90th-minute own goal from Grace Fisk to help them edge past an ever-improving…

Werner Herzog Picks Up San Sebastian’s Donostia Award at Politically Charged Opening Ceremony — 5:48 PM ET The evening's hosts, Fariba Sheikhan and Mariona Terés, kicked off the proceedings by condemning the Israel-Gaza war and declaring support for 'NAZA' directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.

The Rules These Horror Power Producers Swear by — 5:40 PM ET Spooky Pictures' Roy Lee and Steven Schneider, and frequent partner Ben Ross of Image Nation look at the deals — and the philosophy — that helps them land project after project.

Ethan Hawke Talks Making ‘The Weight’ the Hard Way and Potential ‘Black Phone’ Trilogy — 5:36 PM ET The star-producer also looks back on 'Moon Knight' and how its unexpected turn paved the way for 'The Lowdown.'

‘Ted Lasso’ Just Found Its Footing Again — 5:26 PM ET This week trades last week's bottle-episode detour for real character movement — even if one subplot needs a namecheck before it airs.

Lea Michele, Matt Pinfield, ‘Pose’ Co-Creator Steven Canals Remember ‘Spring Awakening’ Composer Duncan Sheik: “Does Not Seem Real” — 4:57 PM ET The singer-songwriter known for his Grammy-nominated 1996 single "Barely Breathing" died Thursday of organ failure.

Gerrit Graham, Actor in ‘Phantom of the Paradise,’ ‘Pretty Baby’ and ‘Used Cars,’ Dies at 77 — 4:56 PM ET He also came up with “Patience runs out on the junkie,” the first line in the Bob Weir/Grateful Dead song “Victim or the Crime.”

Where to Watch ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Season 2 Online — 4:48 PM ET The saga continues on Friday, Sept. 18 with the start of a 10-episode second season.

Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren on Their ‘MobLand’ Season 2 Return: “Pure Lunacy” — 4:44 PM ET "This second season kicks off with a bang — many bangs," the former 007 tells The Hollywood Reporter, who admits "we all want to know" who will be the next James Bond.

Netflix Stock Falls After Wells Fargo Downgrade: “Engagement Trends Look Worrying to Us” — 4:24 PM ET The bank is now underweight the streaming giant's stock, citing "tougher choices ahead" for the company.

Did OpenAI Pull Off the Biggest IP Heist of All-Time? — 4:04 PM ET Newly unsealed court documents show Microsoft and OpenAI executives grappling with whether their AI systems were built on content stolen from publishers.

Sesame Street Transforms Chappell Roan’s ‘Hot to Go!’ Into the Potty-Training Anthem ‘Got to Go,’ With Lead Vocals From Cookie Monster — 5:37 PM ET Sesame Street has a half-century-long tradition of legendary musical guests and innovative adaptations: from Stevie Wonder’s iconic performance in the early ‘70s to Tony Bennett retrofitting his time…

‘Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie’ Review: Alex Gibney Profiles the Controversial Author During His Harrowing Hospitalization — 5:01 PM ET There’s nothing more distressing in “Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie’ than the unflinching closeups of the author’s wounded body in the days and weeks after August 12, 2022, when he was…

Jamie XX Plays Live Accompaniment to Doug Aitken’s ‘Lightscape’ Show at the Shed in New York — 4:38 PM ET Doug Aitken’s “Lightscape” is a seven-screen, film-based installation that just completed a run at the Shed’s 12,000-sq.-ft. Darla Moore Gallery that completed its run earlier this week, but as part…

‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’ Was Inspired by Universal Monsters and Hammer Horror Movies — 4:30 PM ET SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for “Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom,” now in theaters. Shaun the Sheep is back for his third feature-length film, “Shaun the Sheep: The B…

HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Music Will Be ‘As Far Away as Possible’ From the Movies; Hans Zimmer Says ‘I Can’t Write Like John Williams’ — 4:25 PM ET While the trailers HBO has released for its upcoming “Harry Potter” reboot share a lot of similarities with the original movies, the music will be totally different. In an interview with Collider, Ha…

How to Stream Every Season of ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Online — 4:03 PM ET Olivia Benson has been keeping New York safe for nearly three decades — and Hulu has enough “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” to keep viewers occupied for nearly as long. Ahead of the procedural’s…

Donald Trump Says He’s Banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico From the White House ‘Effective Immediately’ Because of ‘Their Constant Fake News’ — 3:36 PM ET President Donald Trump said he is immediately banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, slamming the news outlets for their “fake news” reporting. On Friday afternoon, Trump wrote on soc…

Amazon Moves to Toss ‘Criminal’ Production Assistant’s Harassment Suit — 3:34 PM ET Amazon MGM has filed a motion to throw out a suit brought by a production assistant on the upcoming series “Criminal,” saying that his claim that the showrunner pointed a gun at him is “pure inventio…

Navigating AI, Super-Serving Audiences, Engaging the Creator Economy and More at Variety’s 2026 Entertainment and Technology Summit — 3:26 PM ET Executives, marketing professionals, entrepreneurs and creators across the field of film, television and gaming came together for a day of keynote speakers, panels and networking on Thursday for the…

Javier Bardem to Star in Drama Series ‘The Spread’ at HBO From Bill Dubuque, Sean Sansiveri — 3:22 PM ET In a highly-competitive situation, HBO has given out a straight-to-series order for the drama “The Spread” with Javier Bardem attached to star and executive produce, Variety has confirmed. The projec…

Kadeem Hardison Is Back as Dwayne Wayne on “A Different World” — 3:30 PM ET On “A Different World” he helped define an era. With a Netflix reboot, he helps pass the torch to a new generation.

Overlooked No More: Hilda Terry, Who Cracked the Code of Teen Culture — 3:15 PM ET She understood teenagers before pop culture knew what to do with them, depicting them in cartoons as romantics, snobs, dreamers and social climbers.

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