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US plans tighter H-1B rules after job losses for visa holders

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:06:15 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has proposed ending a 60-day grace period that allows certain foreign workers, including H-1B visa holders, to remain in the United States and find a new employer after losing their jobs.

The planned change, published September 10 in the Federal Register by the Department of Homeland Security, would require H-1B holders and some other temporary visa workers to leave the

RBI may hike rates in October, rate-hike cycle likely to remain shallow: Report

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 03:59:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may raise interest rates in October, though any rate-hike cycle is expected to remain shallow, with the central bank likely to maintain its broader focus on liquidity and foreign exchange management, according to a report by Emkay Global Financial Services.

As per the report, the recent shifts in the domestic and global macroeconomic environme

AI development will not be stopped over robot takeover hoax Trump

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 03:21:05 GMT

The US president has rejected warnings from tech leaders that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat

Concerns that artificial intelligence could take over the world and wipe out humanity are a hoax peddled by radical Democrats, US President Donald Trump has said, doubling down on his rejection of warnings from AI giants.

The debate over AI was reignited over the weekend wh

Ohio St. remains CFP title favorite despite Texas loss

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:40:24 GMT

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Ohio State's collapse in Austin, Texas, on Saturday night might have stoked Ryan Day's critics, but it did little to dissuade the Buckeyes' national championship hopes in the eyes of sportsbooks.

Despite Ohio State dropping five spots to No. 6 in The Associated Press Top 25 poll, the Buckeyes have remained the favorites to win the College Football Playoff at most sportsbooks. Tha

Chiefs CB Mansoor Delane (shoulder) leaves in first quarter

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:19:18 GMT

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Kansas City Chiefs rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane left Monday's game in the first quarter with a shoulder injury.

The Chiefs announced in the second quarter that Delane was questionable to return.

Delane, the No. 6 pick in the 2026 draft, intercepted Bo Nix on the Broncos' opening series. He stepped in front of the third-and-11 pass intended for Courtland Sutton.

Newly No. 1 Texas focused on continuing to improve versus UTSA

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:19:13 GMT

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Top-ranked Texas is enjoying its turn in the spotlight atop the college football world, but the Longhorns know they can't afford to look past undefeated UTSA on Saturday in Austin in their final nonconference game in the run-up to the Southeastern Conference gauntlet.

The Longhorns (2-0) ascended to the top spot in this week's Associated Press poll after a stirring 24-23 comeback

SEC commish says CFP expansion not a given, points to schedule 'issues'

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:40:37 GMT

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SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said that opening a negotiating window to discuss College Football Playoff expansion does not guarantee a larger field.

Sankey spoke to the Monday Morning Quarterback Club in Birmingham, Ala., amid a hectic start to the college football season, more for off-the-field reasons than for football itself.

Sankey would not comment on the SEC's

Clinging to AL West lead, Astros enter crunch time vs. Royals

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:19:07 GMT

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After burnishing their reputation by taking a three-game road series against the Philadelphia Phillies last week, the Houston Astros finished on the wrong end of a series sweep against the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend.

The Astros (75-75), who hold a one-game lead over the Texas Rangers in the American League West, will open their final homestand of the season on Tuesda

Record-setting Rays seek to keep piling up wins as A's visit

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:05:11 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays have been doing a lot of sweeping this season and will look to keep those brooms handy Tuesday night against the Athletics in St. Petersburg, Fla.

In Sunday's 14-4 trampling of the Houston Astros, the Rays (90-59) closed the first three-game series of a nine-game homestand by putting the finishing touches on their MLB-best 15th sweep of 2026 and ke

Banged-up Rangers open pivotal homestand against Red Sox

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:40:31 GMT

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The Texas Rangers are far from healthy but find themselves one game out of first place in the American League West as they kick off a nine-game homestand with a matchup against the Boston Red Sox in Arlington on Tuesday.

Texas (74-76) had lost its last eight road series until it beat Arizona 7-6 on Sunday to take two of three games against the Diamondbacks. Sunday's

Padres activate 1B Ty France for playoff stretch drive

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:55:09 GMT

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The San Diego Padres reinstated first baseman Ty France from the paternity list and optioned second baseman Mason McCoy to Triple-A El Paso in advance of Monday's game at Colorado.

In his return to the Padres this season, the 32-year-old France is batting .294 with 20 home runs and 63 RBIs in 120 games. He is a career .266 hitter with 101 home runs and 427 RBIs ove

Texans LB Henry To'oTo'o to miss time with shoulder injury

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:05:12 GMT

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Houston Texans linebacker Henry To'oTo'o is expected to miss an undetermined amount of time with a left shoulder injury, head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters Monday.

To'oTo'o walked off the field during Sunday's season opener against the Buffalo Bills favoring his left arm. He reportedly had his arm in a sling following the 36-31 defeat.

'Unfortunately, Hen

Tennessee loses top TE Ethan Davis (ACL) for season

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:05:18 GMT

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Tennessee starting tight end Ethan Davis will miss the remainder of the season with an ACL injury, head coach Josh Heupel confirmed on Monday.

The 6-foot-5, 247-pound senior from Atlanta caught touchdown passes in each of the first two games this season for the No. 15 Volunteers (2-0).

'I hate it for Ethan, the work that he put into it, the growth of the perso

'We have to find our way': D-backs eager to halt slide in series opener vs. Marlins

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:40:18 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to remain in the thick of the National League wild-card race when they face the Miami Marlins in the opener of a three-game set on Monday night in Phoenix.

The Diamondbacks' less important order of business is to avenge a sweep in Miami, when the Marlins outscored Arizona 20-6 and shut them out twice from June 9-11.

Arizona's

Still-in-it M's begin favorable portion of schedule in opener vs. Angels

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:19:06 GMT

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It's fair to say that the Seattle Mariners' playoff chances are bleak heading into the opener of the team's three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif.

After all, the Mariners reside five games behind first-place Houston in the American League West and six games out of the final AL wild-card spot with just 12 games to go.But i

'Fauda' season 5 draws global attention with gripping October 7-focused episodes

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:03:16 GMT

Jerusalem [Israel], September 14 (ANI): The fifth season of 'Fauda', the hit action thriller series following Israeli undercover operatives, has sparked intense international reactions after dedicating several episodes to the October 7 massacre, with episodes 7 and 8 focusing specifically on the Hamas-led attack, The Jerusalem Post reported.

The two episodes have drawn strong responses from viewers and social med

Indian equity markets closed for Ganesh Chaturthi; Asian stocks fall amid West Asia tensions

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:29:38 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 14 (ANI): Indian equity markets will remain closed on Monday on account of Ganesh Chaturthi, with no trading or settlement taking place on the BSE and NSE across equity, derivatives and securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments.

Trading on both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will resume on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Meanwhile

Iran Denies Role In Saudi Pipeline Attack

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:10:15 GMT

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Iran has rejected suggestions that Tehran had prior knowledge of or played any role in the attack on Saudi Arabia's strategic East-West oil pipeline, calling the accusation a "lie."

Addressing his weekly press briefing on September 14, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei responded to comments from US officials about the att

Trump Says US 'Open' To Deal With Iran

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:10:15 GMT

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US President Donald Trump has said Washington is open to making a deal with Iran to end the six-month-long war.

In a Truth Social post on September 14, Trump said Tehran wants to make a deal, quickly and badly.

I will determine whether or not the U.S.A. will choose to engage -- The concept of which we

MLB roundup: Yankees shut out Mets, move to brink of playoff berth

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:19:10 GMT

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Cam Schlittler pitched six innings of one-hit ball in taking the major league ERA lead, and the host New York Yankees shut out the New York Mets 2-0 on Sunday in the final game of the Subway Series.

Ben Rice and Austin Wells provided the only runs of the game via solo home runs as the Yankees won for the 18th time in 26 games and lowered their magic number for clinc

NFL roundup: Bears score 59 in record-setting Week 1 win over Panthers

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:05:05 GMT

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Caleb Williams threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more and the Chicago Bears pulled away for a 59-37 victory against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte in the highest-scoring Week 1 game in NFL history.In the teams' season opener, D'Andre Swift scored three touchdown runs and rushed for 124 yards on 18 carries for Chicago. Williams completed 21 of 29 passes for 269 ya

Cal Quantrill, Corey Seager guide Rangers past D-backs

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:19:07 GMT

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Corey Seager had a 458-foot home run among his three hits, Cal Quantrill pitched six strong innings and the Texas Rangers held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 on Sunday in Phoenix to move to within one game of the American League West lead.

Seager hit a two-run homer eight pitches into the game, drove in three runs and scored twice.

Quantrill (9-5) gave up two runs on fiv

Diamondbacks DFA former All-Star OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:55:11 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks designated outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment Sunday, three years after the Cuban was one of the key players on their 2023 World Series team.

Gurriel was batting just .210 with two home runs and 22 RBIs in 51 games during an injury-plagued season. He tore the ACL in his right knee last September and didn't make his season debut until April 18,

Vintage Josh Allen game lifts Bills over Texans in back-and-forth affair

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:55:13 GMT

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Josh Allen accounted for four touchdowns and tossed the decisive 34-yard scoring pass to Joshua Palmer with 1:36 remaining as the Buffalo Bills won in Houston for the first time in 20 years with a wild 36-31 victory over the Texans in the season opener for both teams on Sunday afternoon.

Allen completed 20 of 29 passes for 334 yards and two touchdowns and added two rushing scor

Texas takes No. 1 spot in AP Top 25; Oregon falls to No. 21

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:40:24 GMT

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Following its historic rally against Ohio State on Saturday, Texas is the new No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 poll Sunday, while Oregon dropped 15 spots to No. 21 following a road loss to Oklahoma State.

Trailing the visiting Buckeyes by 20 in the fourth quarter, the Longhorns stormed back to win 24-23, marking the largest fourth-quarter comeback victory

D-backs' Eduardo Rodriguez aims to continue as stopper vs. Rangers

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:40:21 GMT

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Five of Arizona left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez's 15 wins have come after a team loss, and the Diamondbacks could use him now more than ever.

'He's a stopper,' Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said. 'You know, every fifth day you get a really, really good chance at winning a baseball game. That's nice to know.'

Rodriguez (15-5, 2.55 ERA) will oppose solid Texas rig

Mariners ride record-setting rout into finale vs. Athletics

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:19:20 GMT

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The Seattle Mariners took a demoralizing walk-off loss from the Athletics on Friday night but bounced back in a record-setting way.

One day after winning by a franchise record 18 runs, the Mariners look to record another victory when they visit the Athletics on Sunday afternoon at West Sacramento, Calif.

After losing 6-5 in 10 innings Friday when Donovan Walton

League-leading Rays strive for sweep of Astros

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:19:15 GMT

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After clinching a spot in the playoffs, the Tampa Bay Rays were not interested in taking Saturday night off.

The American League's top team stretched its lead in the East Division to four games in a 3-2 win over Houston and will try to sweep the Astros on Sunday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla.

So far, it's been a weekend to remember for the Rays (89-59

MLB roundup: Mariners clobber A's by franchise-record 18 runs

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:55:05 GMT

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The Seattle Mariners set a franchise record for largest victory margin as well as season bests for runs and hits in a 19-1 rout of the Athletics on Saturday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Cole Young homered and drove in five runs and Randy Arozarena went deep and had four RBIs for the Mariners. Among their 23 hits were rookie Michael Arroyo's first major league home

Top 25 roundup: Arch Manning, No. 4 Texas stun No. 1 Ohio State

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:25:04 GMT

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Hollywood Smothers scored on a 1-yard touchdown run with 25 seconds to play and Arch Manning came alive in the fourth quarter to direct three scoring drives as No. 4 Texas rallied for a 24-23 victory over top-ranked Ohio State on Saturday in a titanic early-season clash in Austin, Texas.

Manning finished with 196 yards passing, 133 of which came after halftime. He

Trump Downplays Report China Aided Tehran In Attack On US Troops

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:09:37 GMT

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Clean sheet for Angus Gunn in Earthquakes' win over Dynamo

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:05:16 GMT

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Daniel Munie scored his fifth goal of the season shortly before halftime to lift the San Jose Earthquakes to a 1-0 victory over the visiting Houston Dynamo on Saturday night.

Angus Gunn made five saves for the Earthquakes (12-8-5, 41 points), who earned their second consecutive victory after an eight-match winless run.

The result lifted San Jose to fourth i

No. 13 Texas Tech scores 2 fourth-quarter TDs to rally past Oregon State

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:19:22 GMT

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Will Hammond threw for 189 yards Saturday night and the go-ahead touchdown as No. 13 Texas Tech rallied for a 35-24 road win over Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore.

Hammond, who hit 20 of 27 passes, hooked up with Coy Eakin for a 32-yard score at the 6:31 mark of the fourth quarter, enabling the Red Raiders to improve to 2-0. Bac

Down 20 points in 4th quarter, No. 4 Texas rallies to stun No. 1 Ohio State

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:55:19 GMT

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Manning finished with 196 yards passing after collecting only 60 yards in a dr

Wyatt Langford sparks 6-run fifth as Rangers top D-backs

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:55:14 GMT

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Wyatt Langford hit a 435-foot homer to open a six-run fifth inning, Elias Diaz had three hits and an RBI, and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 on Saturday in Phoenix to even a three-game series.

Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, activated from the injured list Saturday, gave up one run over 2 2-3 innings of relief in his first appearance since

C.J. Stroud, Texans reportedly table contract talks for 2026

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:25:11 GMT

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Barring a last-minute breakthrough in negotiations, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud will play this season without a new contract, according to multiple reports.

Texans general manager Nick Caserio said the front office wouldn't discuss a new deal during the regular season, which begins Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.

ESPN reported Saturday that Stroud, the No. 2

Top 25 roundup: Oklahoma State stuns No. 6 Oregon to end skid

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:55:11 GMT

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Drew Mestemaker passed for 317 yards with a pair of touchdowns, and added 109 rushing yards with a touchdown to lead Oklahoma State to a stunning 39-31 upset of No. 6 Oregon in a weather-delayed game in Stillwater, Okla. on Saturday afternoon.

The Cowboys (1-1) put up 554 yards of total offense, with Caleb Hawkins adding 110 rushing yards on 23 carries to go with

Padres pick up sixth straight win, beat Giants

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:25:07 GMT

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Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr. hit home runs, Michael King overcame a shaky start to complete seven innings, and the visiting San Diego Padres overtook the San Francisco Giants for a sixth consecutive win, 7-6 on Saturday afternoon.

Dustin Harris drove in three runs and Xander Bogaerts had four hits for the Padres (80-68), who temporarily moved a full gam

Rangers activate RHP Nathan Eovaldi, 3B Josh Jung from IL

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:40:20 GMT

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The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (right posterior elbow inflammation) from the 15-day injured list and third baseman Josh Jung (left calf strain) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday prior to the Rangers' game against the host Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.

In corresponding moves, catcher Logan O'Hoppe and left-hander Adam Macko were opt

No. 10 Texas A&M forces 3 late turnovers in win over Arizona State

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:05:09 GMT

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Marcel Reed tossed three touchdown passes, while Marco Jones and Julio Humphrey returned interceptions for touchdowns, to help No. 10 Texas A&M beat Arizona State 48-20 on Saturday afternoon at College Station, Texas.

Isaiah Horton caught two touchdown passes, Mario Craver also grabbed one and Rueben Owens II scored on the ground for Texas A&M (2-0), which

Rangers, Diamondbacks square off again in thick of wild-card races

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:19:09 GMT

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Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo had some advice for stretch-run observers.

'Buckle up,' he said. 'It's going to be awesome.'

The Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers, both hunting for postseason spots, will continue their quest in the second game of a three-game series in Phoenix on Saturday night.

The D-backs scored the final nine runs in a 9-1 win

Mariners' Bryan Woo strives to maintain dominance over A's

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:40:25 GMT

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Bryan Woo has dominated the Athletics throughout his four-year career but he may have raised his level to new heights last Sunday.

Six days after tossing eight scoreless innings of one-hit ball, Woo attempts to frustrate the Athletics hitters again on Saturday night when Seattle faces the A's in the middle contest of the three-game series at West Sacramento, Calif.<

Playoff-bound Rays aim to take series from Astros

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:19:11 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays dramatically earned a playoff berth Friday night for the first time since 2023.

On Saturday, they will look to take the series from the Houston Astros in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The series opener could not have been scripted any better for the American League's top club, which is 88-59 and waited until the ninth inning to start readying playof

Padres turn to Michael King as they scrap with Giants amid tight NL wild-card race

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:05:13 GMT

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The San Diego Padres will have the advantage of playing while the rival Arizona Diamondbacks watch from afar when the Padres continue a road series against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday afternoon.

Moments after San Francisco's Oracle Park scoreboard flashed an Arizona win over the Texas Rangers in Phoenix on Friday night -- a victory that temporarily moved the

MLB roundup: Rays, Brewers become first teams to clinch playoff berths

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:55:08 GMT

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Junior Caminero launched a mammoth walk-off home run in the ninth inning Friday night, sending the Tampa Bay Rays to the postseason by virtue of a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The American League's home run leader, Caminero crushed a 417-foot blast to left-center field off reliever Bryan Abreu (6-4) for his 40th long ball. One batter earlier, Jonathan

A's again play spoiler vs. Mariners with walk-off win in 10th

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:19:04 GMT

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Donovan Walton led off the bottom of the 10th inning with a two-run, walk-off homer to right as the Athletics recorded a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Pinch runner Michael Stefanic was the automatic runner on second to start the inning against Seattle right-hander Eduard Bazardo (3-4). The left-handed-hitting

A's again play spoiler vs. Mariners with walk-off win in 10

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:40:24 GMT

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Pinch runner Michael Stefanic was the automatic runner on second to start the inning against Seattle right-hander Eduard Bazardo (3-4). The left-handed-hitting

Back-to-back big innings propel Diamondbacks past Rangers

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:05:06 GMT

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Corbin Carroll and Nolan Arenado hit back-to-back homers in a five-run sixth inning, Ketel Marte doubled twice and drove in three runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks stopped the Texas Rangers 9-1 on Friday in Phoenix.

Gabriel Moreno had two hits and two RBIs and Ildemaro Vargas had two hits and drove in a run for the D-backs, who posted their major league-best 44th comeback victor

Ransom Canyon cancelled by Netflix after 2 seasons

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:59:26 GMT

Los Angeles [US], September 11 (ANI): Netflix has cancelled the third season of 'Ransom Canyon'.

The streamer has ended the Texas-set romantic drama starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly after two seasons, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The decision came a few months after the eight-episode second season premiered on July 23.

Ransom Canyon, created by April Blair, followed three ranching d

Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll likely will return for opener vs. Rangers

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:55:13 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers, World Series opponents in 2023, enter a weekend series with a different mission: merely making the postseason.

Both teams are locked in fights for playoff spots heading into the three-game set that begins Friday in Phoenix.

Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly (9-13, 5.06 ERA), who spent time with both teams last season, will op

A's out to dim Mariners' playoff hopes for second straight weekend

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:19:06 GMT

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The Seattle Mariners received a big blow to their American League postseason hopes last week when they dropped three of four home games against the Athletics.

The teams reconvene Friday for the opener of a three-game series in West Sacramento, Calif., and the Mariners are in deep desperation mode with 15 games remaining.

Seattle (69-78) is in third place in the AL West,

On verge of playoff berth, Rays head home to oppose Astros

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:05:05 GMT

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Exactly one year ago, the Tampa Bay Rays were one game under .500 and one game into a 5-13 finish that would see them end up fourth in the American League East.

On Friday, the Rays would become the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this year if they beat the Houston Astros in the opener of a three-game series in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Rays (87-59) could hav

MLB roundup: Anthony Volpe returns with grand slam as Yankees roll

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:40:24 GMT

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Anthony Volpe produced an impressive return to the major leagues with three hits, including a grand slam during a six-run seventh inning, as the New York Yankees pulled away for a 10-3 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies.

Volpe went 3-for-4 with a career-high five RBIs in his first game with New York since being supplanted at shortstop by George Lombard

Saudi oil output plunges to lowest since 1990 Bloomberg

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:00:07 GMT

The Iran war and a Houthi campaign against the kingdom have squeezed export routes as crude prices surge above $100

Saudi Arabia's crude oil production plunged by nearly 2 million barrels per day in August to its lowest level in over 35 years as war across the Middle East squeezed the kingdom's export routes, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.

Riyadh told the Organization of the Petroleum Expo

Mariners rally to spoil Jacob deGrom's gem, beat Rangers

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:40:28 GMT

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Julio Rodriguez hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Texas Rangers 4-3 on Thursday afternoon, taking two of three games from their American League West rivals.

Starter Logan Gilbert (12-9) pitched seven strong innings for the victory and closer Andres Munoz worked the ninth for his 27th save of the

Blue Jays, Orioles chasing Guardians for final AL wild-card spot

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:19:12 GMT

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The Baltimore Orioles will be taking aim at the third and final American League wild-card berth Friday night when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays for the start of a three-game series.

The Orioles (71-76) enhanced their chances when they defeated the Cleveland Guardians 9-5 on Wednesday night in the rubber match of a three-game series to finish a 2-5 homestand.<

Mariners rally to spoil deGrom's gem, beat Rangers

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:05:06 GMT

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Starter Logan Gilbert (12-9) pitched seven strong innings for the victory and closer Andres Munoz worked the ninth for his 27th save of the

UNT receives transformative USD 20 mn gift from alumnus Vikas Sinha and family to launch AI college

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:57:37 GMT

Texas [US], September 11 (ANI): Opportunity has a way of changing lives in unexpected ways. For Anuradha and Vikas ('23 PhD) Sinha, a decision to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of North Texas has grown into a shared vision for expanding access to education, advancing research and positioning the university as a leader in artificial intelligence and advanced analytics.

According to an official release,

Cam Smith homers in 9th to help Astros take series vs. Phillies

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:05:06 GMT

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Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift the visiting Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.

Smith homered in every game of the series, helping Houston (75-72) win two of three against Philadelphia (82-65). Cristian Javier gave up one run and three hits in six innings for the Astros, who moved 2 1/2 game

Venezuela to join G20 energy meetings in Texas at US's invitation

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:44:46 GMT

A Venezuelan delegation will participate in this week'sG20 energy meetingsin Texas, US officials said Monday, as the world grapples withsoaring energy pricesdriven by theMiddle Eastwar.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the summit in the US oil capital of Houston will include representatives ofG20 countriesplus Venezuela.

"This is about the geopolitical centre ofoilmoving out of the Middle East we have al

Venezuela to join G20 energy talks in Texas at US invitation

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:44:46 GMT

A Venezuelan delegation will participate in this week'sG20 energy meetingsin Texas, US officials said Monday, as the world grapples withsoaring energy pricesdriven by theMiddle Eastwar.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the summit in the US oil capital of Houston will include representatives ofG20 countriesplus Venezuela.

"This is about the geopolitical centre ofoilmoving out of the Middle East we have al

Nation's largest factory feedlot for cattle planned in Nebraska

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:07:58 GMT

By Georgina Gustin for Inside Climate News.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Nebraska News Connection reporting for the Inside Climate News-Public News Service Collaboration The far southwestern corner of this state unfurls in a rolling sea of dusky-green prairie where cattle have outnumbered people for generations. A sign along U.S. Highway 34, just before the road crosses into Dundy County from Colorado, reads “W

Latino Conservation Week encourages outdoor activities for Texans

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:07:40 GMT

The Hispanic Access Foundation is kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with its 13th annual Latino Conservation Week.

Outdoor a

Survey: Texas teachers stressed going into new school year

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:02:41 GMT

Some Texas teachers are unhappy about heading back into the classroom this school year. An American Federation of Teachers survey showed many are stressed and 64% of them would not recommend a career in teaching to their children.

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New Mexico artist's hand-crafted red chile tile awaits rediscovery

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:51:38 GMT

Jennell Juarez, a 2025 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate at New Mexico State University, is the rare family member with a college degree but her legacy is already sealed, literally.

She was one of two artists at the university asked to create 2-by-2-inch artwork for the nation's National Grandparents Day and experts are raising awareness about services to help seniors live healthier lives.

Carl Burlbaw, senior insuranc

Experts: Early season Ohio football games are getting hotter

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:50:33 GMT

Climate change-driven extreme heat is affecting early-season college football as the Ohio State Buckeyes face off against the Texas Longhorns in Austin this weekend.

Heat index values are expected in the triple digits in the Austin area at game time.

Shel Winkley, chief meteorologist for the nonprofit Climate Central, said the heat is now lingering into October and early November. There are signs a cool an

Top 3 things we learned from Bills vs. Texans | Week 1 2026

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:16:40 GMT

Alec White

Here's what we learned from the Buffalo Bills 36-31 Week 1 victory over the Houston Texans

1 Josh Allen airs it out and leads game-winning drive

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen led his 26th career regular season game-winning drive, the most of any active QB in the NFL. His 34-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Joshua Palmer with 1:36 remaining brought his final sta

Week One Done, Bring on the Bengals

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:57:42 GMT

Marc Vandermeer

The building was electric. The crowd was screaming. And for most of the day the Texans put up the offensive numbers we were craving in the off season.

We'll be evaluating this one all week with 'what if's' and 'how did that happen?' but the fact is that these were two AFC contenders going toe-to-toe. The Texans just came up short. Now, it's back to the lab to up their game for next week.

Updates: Injuries to Overshown, Hooker

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:50:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com

Malik Hooker#24 SHeight: 6-1Weight: 215 lbsCollege: Ohio State

11:21 p.m.It appears the Cowboys be without veteran safety Malik Hooker for while. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Hooker "may have fractured his forearm" in the second half of Sunday's loss to the Giants.

Hooker left the game in the third quarter after a collision with a Giants blocker. He eventually went

Game Report, 2026 Week 1: Jaguars 34, Browns 10

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:51:16 GMT

John Oehser

JACKSONVILLEThe sun shone bright, and all for the Jaguars was good.

Trevor Lawrence threw four touchdowns, the defense allowed but one and the Jaguars' 2026 regular-season opener was a good day and start all around as they started fast and finished strong in a 34-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns at EverBank Stadium.

Sunday's was a complete victory, start to finish.

Buffalo Bills inactives at Texans | Week 1

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Alec White

The Buffalo Bills are listing the following players as INACTIVE for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans:

WR Skyler Bell
RB Ty Johnson
S Jalon Kilgore
OLB Mike Danna
OL Armaj Reed-Adams
OL Jude Bowry
DL T.J. Sanders

Buffalo also elevated WR Greg Dortch and RB Frank Gore Jr. from the practice squad for today's game. Both

Kai Kroeger's Texans Debut Puts Field Position Front and Center

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:30:25 GMT

John Harris

Listen to the full episode of Texans All-Access onSpotifyorApple Podcasts.

When John Harris ran through the Texans to-do list for Week 1, three of the four items were what you would expect. Stop the run. Get after the quarterback. Run the football.

The fourth one was special teams, and Harris did not treat it as an afterthought.

"Be special. Special teams, big factor here."

The

Two Carries: Texans Aim to Slow Bills Run Game

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:21 GMT

John Harris

Listen to the full episode of Texans All-Access onSpotifyorApple Podcasts.

Buffalo brings the league's most productive rushing attack from a year ago into Reliant Stadium on Sunday. John Harris wants to be clear about what that actually means, because it is not the usual assignment.

"When you say stop the run against most teams, yeah, it might be a running back. We're not talking about Der

Gut Feeling: Staff predictions for Cowboys-Giants season opener

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:07:53 GMT

DallasCowboys.com

FRISCO, Texas --Finally, the NFL regular season has returned.

The Cowboys open their 2026 campaign on Sunday night against the New York Giants to kickoff the second season of the Brian Schottenheimer era. With a new-look defense headed by defensive coordinator Christian Parker, Dallas is looking to build off of their 7-9-1 finish a season ago.

On the other sideline,

The Noise, The Coach, And Friday Before The Chargers

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:50:08 GMT

Darren Urban/Word From The Birds

The phrase is not unique to the Cardinals, but as the team embarks on the regular season with significant doubt of the Cardinals' success emanating from the outside, first-year head coach Mike LaFleur makes sure his players understand to "ignore the noise."

It's important enough to appear on a wall in the locker room, to have a veteran like Budda Baker bring it up in a press

Sixty Minutes: The Texans' Run Game Meets a New-Look Bills Front

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:30:20 GMT

John Harris

Listen to the full episode of Texans All-Access onSpotifyorApple Podcasts.

There is no mystery about what the Texans want to do on offense. They want to run the football. Buffalo knows it, and Buffalo has spent an offseason changing the shape of its defense partly because of teams that want to do exactly that.

John Harris walked through what Houston will see Sunday.

"A new-look Bills

Vikings Against Packers Week 1 Game Preview

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:08:33 GMT

Rob Kleifield

EAGAN, Minn.The 132nd meeting between the Vikings and Packers is on the way.

"It doesn't get better than this, to be opening up the season at home against our neighbors," hometown linebacker Blake Cashman said. "This obviously is a really important game for the people in this building, but it's also a very important game to our fans and the state of Minnesota.

"The atmos

Bills injury report vs. Texans | Week 1

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:06:12 GMT

Alec White

Bills head coach Joe Brady said Friday that three players will be listed as questionable for Week 1 against the Texans.

RB Ty Johnson (hamstring), DB Jordan Hancock (quad) and DL T.J. Sanders (knee) will all have a questionable designation for the first regular game of the season. All three players were spotted at practice during the open viewing portion to the media.

"We'll take it up to g

What to Watch For | Buccaneers vs. Bengals Week 1

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:30:10 GMT

Jordan Spagnolli

The Bengals open the 2026 regular season on Sunday when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. and will be broadcast on FOX (Cincinnatis channel 19). Here is what to watch for:

Defensive Line Debuts

Among the most notable areas of improvement on the Bengals' roster this offseason was the defensive line, where Cincinnati ad

Tommy Togiai Is the Texan John Harris Says Nobody Talks About

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:30:19 GMT

John Harris

Listen to the full episode of Texans All-Access onSpotifyorApple Podcasts.

The Mattress Firm Sleeper of the Game is usually an offensive pick. Someone who might catch a touchdown, break a long one, show up in a box score. John Harris went the other way this week, and he acknowledged the difficulty going in.

"It's hard when you talk about the defense to have a sleeper."

Then he made h

Houston Texans vs. Buffalo Bills | Texans Roundup

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:09:06 GMT

Houston Texans Public Relations

Welcome to Texans Roundup, your weekly look at the numbers, trends and milestones shaping the Houston Texans' upcoming matchup. From team rankings and player accomplishments to notable streaks and league-wide context, Texans Roundup highlights the stats and storylines to know before kickoff.

MATCHUP INFORMATION

The Houston Texans open the 2026 regular season on Sunday

Late for Work: What Pundits Expect in Ravens-Colts Opener

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:24:48 GMT

Kevin Eck

Large Majority of Pundits Predict Winning Start to Jesse Minter Era

A new era for the Ravens kicks off on Sunday, but expectations remain the same.

Led by first-year Head Coach Jesse Minter, the Ravens will take the field in Indianapolis for the season-opener against the Colts as one of the Super Bowl favorites.

Excitement abounds for a fully healthy Lamar Jackson in

Preseason Moments That Turned Into Real Roles for the 2026 Texans

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:18 GMT

John Harris

Listen to the full episode of Texans All-Access onSpotifyorApple Podcasts.

Preseason football gets dismissed, and I understand why. But it is also where you find out who is ready, and this August handed us a list.

The rookie tight end did it on the second play

Marlin Klein, our second-round pick out of Michigan, caught a skinny post over the middle on the second snap of the opener

Brevyn Spann-Ford agrees to terms on extension with Cowboys

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:40:50 GMT

byTommy Yarrish&Patrik Walker

FRISCO, Texas --The Cowboys and tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford have agreed to terms on an extension.

Spann-Ford, who was set to be a restricted free agent after the 2026 season, will now stay in Dallas through the 2029 season.

During training camp, Spann-Ford grew into Dallas' TE2 role behind Jake Ferguson, contributing as one of the offense's best in-li

Tokyo stocks end lower amid caution before U.S. Fed meeting

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:45:06 GMT

TOKYO, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed lower on Tuesday amid caution ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's upcoming policy meeting.

The benchmark 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 8.89 points, or 0.01 percent, from Monday at 63,484.10.

The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 21.05 points, or 0.52 percent, lower at 4,037.16.

On the top-tier Prime Market, oil and coal product issu

U.S. stocks rebound as retreating oil prices offer Wall Street respite

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:15:23 GMT

NEW YORK, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday, snapping a four-day losing streak as global crude oil prices pulled back from recent highs, offering temporary relief to equity markets ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting next week.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 509.19 points, or 0.98 percent, to 52,573.29. The S&P 500 added 65.28 points, or 0.86 percent, to 7,656.98. The N

Tokyo stocks end lower on rising oil prices, bond yields

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:15:05 GMT

TOKYO, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended lower Friday, with the Nikkei index briefly plunging over 3 percent, as crude oil prices climbed, while rising bond yields also fueled inflation concerns.

The benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 1,259.61 points, or 1.93 percent, from Thursday at 64,011.34.

The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 26.28 points, or 0

Japan's benchmark Nikkei tumbles over 3 pct in morning session

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:45:05 GMT

TOKYO, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index briefly tumbled over 3 percent on Friday morning, on higher crude oil prices as well as rises in bond yields fueled by inflation concerns.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunged over 2,000 points at one point in early trading.

The benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures price has climbed above the psychologically significant

U.S. stocks fall as higher oil prices, wholesale inflation reinforces rate-hike bets

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:15:16 GMT

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended lower on Thursday, marking a fourth consecutive session of declines, as crude oil prices extended their sharp ascent.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 316.56 points, or 0.60 percent, to 52,064.10. The benchmark S&P 500 sank 44.66 points, or 0.58 percent, to 7,591.70, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index shed 171.62 points, or 0.65 percent, to 26,08

Austin property tax reversal

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:19:36 GMT

Read the ruling here.

Source: Courthouse News Service

Trump taps Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt as Saudi Arabia ambassador

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:04:11 GMT

WASHINGTON (CN) - Outgoing Texas Representative Wesley Hunt is President Donald Trump's pick to be U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the White House announced Monday.

It's a move that would keep Hunt, 44, close to the president just months before he's expected to leave Congress following an ill-fated run for U.S. Senate - and would put him in an important position as the administration looks to deepen its coo

Texas Supreme Court bars new Galveston County map for November elections

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:08:02 GMT

(CN) - The Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday that Galveston County can't use redrawn precinct boundaries designed to benefit Republicans in the upcoming November elections.

In an unsigned opinion, the court found that county commissioners violated the Texas Election Code by

Cricket- St George's Win After Somerset Forfeit

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:13:23 GMT

Cricket- St George's Win After Somerset Forfeit

Four Female Endorsers Left Holding the Bag for Ads Gone Wrong

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:11:38 GMT

Four Female Endorsers Left Holding the Bag for Ads Gone Wrong

Liz Rutgersson Named CEO of Stagwells Assembly to Build 'Agency for the Future

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:09:48 GMT

Liz Rutgersson Named CEO of Stagwells Assembly to Build 'Agency for the Future

US repeals rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions by power plants News

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:30:47 GMT

US repeals rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions by power plants News

Week of Aug 31 Cable News Ratings & MS NOW Record Gains in Demo

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:16:28 GMT

Week of Aug 31 Cable News Ratings & MS NOW Record Gains in Demo

Sonos' New Brand Story Aims to Win Back Trust Two Years After Botched App Update

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:12:49 GMT

Sonos' New Brand Story Aims to Win Back Trust Two Years After Botched App Update