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si.com - Joshua Schulman - The Real X-Factor Behind Kansas Basketball's Success This Season
The Real X-Factor Behind Kansas Basketball's Success This Season
Sports Illustrated

All eyes will be on Tyran Stokes as he begins his collegiate career at Kansas, but one of his backcourt teammates has the potential to emerge as an all-conference talent. Toledo transfer Leroy Blyden Jr. was KU's first addition from the portal this…

news-gazette.com - SCOTT RICHEY srichey@news-gazette.com - Good Morning, Illini Nation: College Basketball Jeopardy is back!
Good Morning, Illini Nation: College Basketball Jeopardy is back!
The News-Gazette

Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He'll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood's team and college basketball at…

bleacherreport.com - Joseph Zucker - New WNBA Finals Logo Revealed in Trending Photos amid Updated Playoff Standings for 2026 Bracket
New WNBA Finals Logo Revealed in Trending Photos amid Updated Playoff Standings for 2026 Bracket
Bleacher Report

The WNBA unveiled a new Finals logo with the playoffs looming on the horizon. For the first time since 2006, the league is showcasing the championship trophy in the primary design. The regular season is set to wrap up on Sept. 24 following a pause…

si.com - Joshua Schulman - Predicting Kansas Football's Three Most Impactful Defensive Players in 2026
Predicting Kansas Football's Three Most Impactful Defensive Players in 2026
Sports Illustrated

The Kansas football defense was the biggest flaw on last year's roster. D.K. McDonald's unit failed to come up when it needed to multiple times, especially when the offense had put the team in a position to win. As McDonald enters his second year…

si.com - Brad Wakai - Nationals' Latest Bullpen Collapse Might Be Most Frustrating One Yet
Nationals' Latest Bullpen Collapse Might Be Most Frustrating One Yet
Sports Illustrated

The Washington Nationals blew save No. 35 on Sunday. Maybe it was who the Nationals were playing. Maybe it was the fact that they were so close to winning their fourth game in a row to right the ship heading into September following a disastrous…

si.com - Michael Ostrowski - Maryland On SI Staff Predictions for 2026 Football Season
Maryland On SI Staff Predictions for 2026 Football Season
Sports Illustrated

Two extremes are true: this is the best roster Maryland football has assembled in a very long time, but it will have to contend with what looks like the deepest conference in the sport. So with the season opener just one week away, we'd like to set…

espn.com - Rob Andrew Dongiapon - June Mar Fajardo delivers perfect ending for Gilas. But is he really leaving?
June Mar Fajardo delivers perfect ending for Gilas. But is he really leaving?
ESPN

PASAY CITY, Philippines -- 'Bai, bai, bai.' The popular Visayan endearment echoed around the Mall of Asia Arena as June Mar Fajardo made what could be his final exit as a Gilas Pilipinas player. Fans again called the Cebuano gentle giant as he…

hypebeast.com - Joyce Li - Jordan Brand Brings the Air Jordan 3 Mid TD Cleat to the Gridiron in 'Metallic Silver'
Jordan Brand Brings the Air Jordan 3 Mid TD Cleat to the Gridiron in 'Metallic Silver'
Hypebeast

Jordan Brand is releasing the Air Jordan 3 Mid TD cleat in a sleek monochromatic Metallic Silver colorway The design pairs a tumbled leather upper with elephant-print overlays and a gridiron-ready TD cleated outsole The model features an Air Zoom…

tomsguide.com - Brittany Vincent - New on Peacock in September 2026: All the new shows and movies to watch
New on Peacock in September 2026: All the new shows and movies to watch
Tom's Guide

Somehow it's already September. The leaves are just starting to turn, and Peacock is welcoming the crisp new season with a fresh batch of shows and movies worth staying in for. September delivers plenty of returning favorites, a network-TV newcomer…

si.com - Pat Benson - The 5 Best Sneakers Dropping This Week (September 2-5)
The 5 Best Sneakers Dropping This Week (September 2-5)
Sports Illustrated

After a slow week on the release calendar, footwear companies are bringing the heat to finish summer strong. With Labor Day weekend quickly approaching, most of the major brands have some exciting sneaker drops scheduled. From fan-favorite retro…

mirror.co.uk - Lucy Needham - Harry Styles speaks out on ex Taylor Swift's wedding with cheeky quip
Harry Styles speaks out on ex Taylor Swift's wedding with cheeky quip
Daily Mirror

Harry Styles made a surprise reference to his ex Taylor Swift and her elaborate wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce during his latest performance at Madison Square Garden. The Watermelon Sugar singer, 32, performed at the iconic venue in New York…

jpost.com - COMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT - CAM antisemitism report: CAM identifies death threats against Jewish influencers
CAM antisemitism report: CAM identifies death threats against Jewish influencers
The Jerusalem Post

Leaders from across the region gathered in the Dominican capital of Santo Domingo this week for CAM 's sixth-annual Latin American Forum Against Antisemitism. In keynote remarks, President Luis Abinader announced the Dominican Republic would become…

nypost.com - Brandon Cruz - European scientists create 'little Big Bang' to study the universe's origins
European scientists create 'little Big Bang' to study the universe's origins
New York Post

Scientists in Europe have recreated a “little” version of what the universe may have looked like right after the Big Bang using two of the smallest atoms ever, reports said. Right after the Big Bang, the universe was an unimaginably…

awfulannouncing.com - Sam Neumann - Oregon's season opener against Portland State will stream free in Japan
Oregon's season opener against Portland State will stream free in Japan
Awful Announcing

Oregon's game against Portland State on Sept. 18 will be free to watch for fans in Japan and elsewhere outside the U.S., as part of a new content push between the school, Big Ten Network, and DAZN announced earlier this week. Dan Lanning's program…

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