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Man gets 6 years in prison for taking explosives to church hosting annual Red Mass for justices
SUMMARY: A New Jersey man has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for taking homemade explosive devices to a Washington, D.C., church that was preparing for an annual Mass celebrating the start of the Supreme Court’s term. Louis Geri declined to address the court before a federal judge sentenced him Monday to five years and 10 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Geri was arrested last October outside the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, where he set up a tent containing more than 100 homemade explosives before the Red Mass. Some justices usually attend the celebration, but none went to last year’s ceremony.
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This year's MacArthur 'geniuses' include a musician, painter and economist all confronting history
SUMMARY: The MacArthur Foundation announced the 20 members of its 2026 fellowship class on Tuesday. The awardees will receive $800,000 over the next five years in recognition of their “exceptional creativity.” Commonly known as “genius grants,” the no-strings-attached awards aim to provide the flexibility necessary for recipients to pursue their professional visions. This year's class shows a particular interest in history. There's a philosopher using cognitive science to investigate memory and forgiveness and a poet repurposing newspaper text to probe colonial violence and Native American resilience. Kristen Mack, the vice president of communications for fellows and partnerships at the foundation, says the fellows “show us new ways to understand the world.”
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Stallone at 80 reflects on 'Rocky' 50 years later: 'I am a lucky dog'
SUMMARY: Sylvester Stallone, known for his iconic role in "Rocky," reflects on his journey from underdog to Hollywood legend. He no longer sees himself as an underdog, admitting he's a "lucky dog" instead. Stallone, who turned 80 in July, has had a successful career with franchises like "Rocky," "Rambo," and "The Expendables." He's promoting his memoir "Steps," which explores his early struggles and the inspiration behind "Rocky." Despite his success, Stallone still feels driven by insecurity. He continues to work, starring in the series "Tulsa King." A film about his life, "I Play Rocky," is set to release soon.
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Commanders LB Leo Chenal has neck surgery and QB Jayden Daniels to return to practice this week
SUMMARY: Washington Commanders linebacker Leo Chenal has undergone neck surgery. Coach Dan Quinn said Monday that the operation went well. Chenal suffered a neck injury late in the second quarter of the Commanders’ 33-31 victory over the Seahawks after attempting to tackle Seattle running back Emanuel Wilson. Quinn said after the game that Chenal had feeling in all his extremities. Meanwhile, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is set to return to practice this week. Daniels dislocated his left elbow in Week 2 against Dallas. The quarterback first suffered that injury to his non-throwing elbow last season.
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Tyler Loop and the Ravens needed a win like that. Now they'll have to face major O-line injuries
SUMMARY: Tyler Loop’s long field goal on the final play was a moment of double catharsis. Both the player and his team needed it in the worst way. You could see it in how the Baltimore Ravens reacted, pouring onto the field and following Loop toward one of the corners. There, he performed a Cristiano Ronaldo-style celebration in soccer-crazy Brazil. For much of the second half, this looked like another excruciating Baltimore collapse, but in those final few seconds the Ravens ensured that Dallas would be the team flying home with plenty to regret.
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Commanders have hope after finally forcing a few turnovers in a win over Seattle
SUMMARY: The Washington Commanders’ outlook went from dire to hopeful pretty quickly. It’s amazing what a few well-timed turnovers can do. If Washington fans had forgotten, it’s hard to blame them. The Commanders had only 10 takeaways all of last season. Through the first two weeks in 2026, they had zero. Then an early fumble and two interceptions lifted them to a 33-31 win over defending champion Seattle on Sunday. With Jayden Daniels out with an elbow injury, Marcus Mariota stepped in and threw three touchdown passes.
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Anthony Davis says he'll decide after this season if he wants to stay in Washington
SUMMARY: Anthony Davis says he’ll decide after the season is over whether he wants to remain with the Washington Wizards beyond 2026-27. That timetable might be tricky for Washington management, since if Davis doesn’t want to stay with the team it could make sense to trade him for significant assets. But the star center’s answer Monday should give him some temporary relief from questions about his future. The Wizards traded for Davis in February. He has a player option for 2027-28, meaning this could be his lone season in Washington.
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NFL cuts London ticket prices for Colts-Commanders to fill venue. Move irks fans who paid full price
SUMMARY: The first of three NFL games in London this season is Sunday when the Indianapolis Colts face the Washington Commanders. London games usually sell out quickly, meaning if you were unable to buy tickets the day they went on sale you were out of luck. That wasn’t the case for the Colts-Commanders game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The league recently dropped nearly all the remaining tickets to the lowest price category of 79 pounds, including some originally priced at 235 pounds. Fans who paid full price say the NFL should have made it more affordable in the first place. The second London game is Jacksonville vs Philadelphia, and it sold out immediately, likely because of the Eagles’ popularity. Fans say gone are the days that they’ll snap up tickets to just any game.
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As top talent slowly leaks from SEC territory, the league looks to stop a three-year title slide
SUMMARY: The Big Ten Conference has gained bragging rights with three straight national titles while the Southeastern Conference struggles to land a team in the championship game. An Associated Press analysis reveals a shift in recruiting trends, with fewer top high school recruits from SEC states choosing to stay home. The percentage dropped from 72% in 2022 to a projected 53% for 2027. Big Ten and Atlantic Coast Conference schools are increasingly attracting these players, suggesting a slow drain of talent from the SEC. Coaches attribute this trend to factors like NIL payments and increased national exposure changing the recruiting landscape across college athletics.
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Jerry Jones leaves little doubt that coaching errors cost his Cowboys a victory over the Ravens
SUMMARY: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is leaving little doubt that he believes errors in game management by his coaching staff in the final seconds of a 34-31 loss to Baltimore cost his team the victory. Jones said Tuesday on his radio show there is no explanation for leaving enough seconds on the clock after a tying field goal for a defensive breakdown to put the Ravens in position for the winning kick. Jones says there can only be an evaluation in an effort to avoid making the same mistakes again. Coach Brian Schottenheimer and first-year defensive coordinator Christian Parker will face scrutiny from fans and pundits going forward.
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MRI shows WR Quincy Porter needs knee surgery, will miss rest of this season for No. 3 Notre Dame
SUMMARY: Coach Marcus Freeman says No. 3 Notre Dame has lost receiver Quincy Porter for the rest of the season. The former New Jersey prep star has not played this season after transferring from Ohio State. Porter missed several games with the Buckeyes in 2025 because of a left knee injury and had surgery on his patellar tendon in January. Freeman says Porter had a second surgery earlier this year and was working his way back from that surgery. But an MRI over the weekend showed Porter would need yet another surgery, which will end his season.
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RB Turbo Richard avoids long-term injury and could play when No. 6 Indiana visits Rutgers
SUMMARY: Injured running back Turbo Richard could return to the field for No. 6 Indiana this weekend when the Hoosiers visit Rutgers, meaning the defending national champions could have their top two running backs available for their first road trip this season. Coach Curt Cignetti told reporters during his weekly news conference that the team “got really good news” on Richard and that he would be day to day. Cignetti says he's optimistic that Richard and injured linebacker Rolijah Hardy will play Saturday. Richard was the team's leading rusher until he got hurt. Hardy is tied for the team lead with 18 tackles.
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LeBron James on 76ers' debut: 'You guys know who I am, right?' Sixers excited to add NBA great
SUMMARY: LeBron James has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, wearing the No. 23 jersey. He's excited to play with close friend Tyrese Maxey and start his 24th NBA season. On Monday, James said he didn't leave his family behind in California to lose in the second round. The Sixers are gearing up for a highly anticipated season, with James, Maxey, Joel Embiid and new star Jaylen Brown leading the charge. James aims to end Philadelphia's title drought, similar to his success in Cleveland. The 41-year-old signed a modest two-year contract and remains a dominant force in the NBA.
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Improved Jets show some positives during 1-2 start, but now they need to close out games and win
SUMMARY: The New York Jets have shown improvement under head coach Aaron Glenn, but they still have plenty of flaws. They're 1-2 and have struggled to close out games despite being competitive. After a strong opening win against Tennessee, they lost to Green Bay in overtime and fell to Detroit late after rallying to tie. Glenn emphasizes the need for urgency as they prepare to face the Bears in Chicago on Sunday. The passing game, led by Geno Smith, has been a bright spot, but the running game has stalled. Rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq is emerging as a key player, while left tackle Olu Fashanu faces early struggles.
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Hard-throwing Payton Tolle and Cam Schlittler to start Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card Series opener
SUMMARY: Boston Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle will start Tuesday night's AL Wild Card Series opener against the New York Yankees. Red Sox manager Chad Tracy says Tolle will be followed in the rotation by Sonny Gray and Ranger Suarez in the best-of-three series. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Cam Schlittler will start Game 1 for New York, followed by Max Fried and Gerrit Cole. Tolle, who is 23, was 9-6 with a 3.03 ERA in 26 starts this season. He held the Yankees to a .093 batting average with a 0.69 ERA in two games this year.
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Julius Randle recalls lessons learned from Kobe Bryant as he aims to mentor young Nets teammates
SUMMARY: Julius Randle was instrumental in the revival of the New York Knicks before he was traded to Minnesota and helped the Timberwolves reach the Western Conference finals. Back in New York after being traded to the Brooklyn Nets, Randle quickly realized he was surrounded by young players who could benefit from his experience. It made him think back to his early NBA days with the Los Angeles Lakers as a teammate of Kobe Bryant. Randle said Monday that he “had the best example you could have in Kobe” when he began his career. Randle, 31, was acquired from the Timberwolves in a four-team trade.
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Giants lose defensive leader Brian Burns for the season with a torn ACL in his right knee
SUMMARY: New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns is expected to miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee. Coach John Harbaugh confirmed that Burns would have surgery to repair the injury that happened midway through the fourth quarter Sunday against Tennessee. It is the second consecutive game the Giants have lost one of their most important players after quarterback Jaxson Dart injured his left knee. Burns' injury will likely mean a bigger role for fellow edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux.
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Giants acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick
SUMMARY: The New York Giants have acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick. The Vikings announced the trade Monday pending McCarthy passing a physical. The Giants made the aggressive move days after Jaxson Dart had surgery on his left knee that will sideline him for at least the rest of the regular season. Jameis Winston started and beat Tennessee on Sunday, and coach John Harbaugh said afterward that Winston would get the nod again this coming weekend against Arizona. It's unclear what that means moving forward after adding McCarthy.
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Aaron Judge hopes to persuade Yankees to put him in lineup against Red Sox in Wild Card Series
SUMMARY: Aaron Judge hopes to rejoin the New York Yankees for the AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. Sidelined since Sept. 16 with a strained right calf, Judge took batting practice on the field Monday. He emphasizes the importance of being healthy for the long stretch ahead. The Yankees captain, a three-time AL MVP, received a platelet-poor plasma injection on Sept. 21. He hasn't run the bases since the injury but has been using an anti-gravity treadmill. Judge aims to return as an outfielder, believing it best helps the team. He acknowledges the risks but feels motivated by the passage of time.
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Yankees and Red Sox, who produce some of baseball's most memorable melodrama, meet in playoffs again
SUMMARY: The Yankees and Red Sox are set to square off in a Wild Card Series, marking their seventh postseason meeting. New York manager Aaron Boone recalled the impact of his 11th-inning walk-off home run for the Yankees in Game 7 of the 2003 American League Championship Series against Boston. The series opener features Payton Tolle on the mound for the Red Sox and Cam Schlittler for the Yankees. New York finished second in the AL East this season, while Boston was third. Injuries are a concern for the Yankees' Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham. The Red Sox have produced a major turnaround under manager Chad Tracy.
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Mets executive David Stearns on Pete Alonso's exit: `In this job, I don't get mulligans'
SUMMARY: David Stearns doesn’t get a do-over. He knows that all too well. One day after the New York Mets finished last in the NL East for the first time in 23 years, the team’s embattled president of baseball operations was asked a pointed question at Citi Field. Knowing what he knows now, would he have taken a full swing at re-signing Pete Alonso? Stearns said it was “a very fair question” but in his job, he doesn't get mulligans. Alonso led the American League with 43 home runs and 113 RBIs this season. New York, meanwhile, struggled badly at the plate and finished 74-88 despite a record-high payroll that surpassed $350 million.
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Top hockey players are cashing in on rising NHL revenues after a summer spending spree
SUMMARY: Leo Carlsson has become the face of rising salaries in the NHL. This summer, he received a $90 million offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers, making him the league's highest-paid player at $18 million per year. The Anaheim Ducks matched the offer, and Carlsson's deal set a new standard for player salaries. This offseason has seen significant increases in player contracts, with Macklin Celebrini and Cale Makar also signing record-breaking deals. With rising revenues and a growing salary cap, the NHL is catching up to other major sports leagues in terms of player pay.
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LeBron James on 76ers' debut: 'You guys know who I am, right?' Sixers excited to add NBA great
SUMMARY: LeBron James has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, wearing the No. 23 jersey. He's excited to play with close friend Tyrese Maxey and start his 24th NBA season. On Monday, James said he didn't leave his family behind in California to lose in the second round. The Sixers are gearing up for a highly anticipated season, with James, Maxey, Joel Embiid and new star Jaylen Brown leading the charge. James aims to end Philadelphia's title drought, similar to his success in Cleveland. The 41-year-old signed a modest two-year contract and remains a dominant force in the NBA.
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MLB announces crew chiefs for Wild Card Series umpire crews
SUMMARY: Jordan Baker, Bill Miller, Alan Porter and Mark Wegner will be the umpire crew chiefs for this week’s Wild Card Series. All crew chiefs will be at third base for the openers and will not work behind the plate during the best-of-three round. Miller will be working his eighth wild card round, and Baker, Porter and Wegner their sixth. Paul Clemons, Emil Jiménez, Alex MacKay, Charlie Ramos and Clint Vondrak will umpire postseason games for the first time.
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Mike McCarthy expected bumps early in his first year with Steelers. They might be smoothing out
SUMMARY: The Pittsburgh Steelers shook off two weeks of sluggish offense by piling up 411 yards and 30 points in a victory over Cincinnati. Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdowns, including two in the first quarter. Running back Jaylen Warren shined with 176 total yards and rookie right tackle Max Iheanachor impressed in his first career start. Coach Mike McCarthy says he expected some bumps early in his first season but thinks they're starting to smooth out as October looms. Pittsburgh heads to AFC North rival Cleveland on a short week. The Steelers are 0-4 all-time on the road against the Browns on Thursday nights.
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At NBA Media Days, plenty of teams in the league find no shortage of reasons for optimism
SUMMARY: New York guard Jalen Brunson and San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama share the same mindset after a short offseason. Both players describe their summer as brief following their NBA Finals clash just months ago. The Knicks and Spurs are gearing up for another season, with Media Days held on Monday and practices starting Tuesday. Miami's Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledges the Knicks as the best team, praising Brunson. The league is filled with confident contenders, with eight different franchises winning titles in the past eight seasons. Philadelphia added LeBron James, while Miami brought in Antetokounmpo. The Spurs and Thunder are favorites for the 2027 championship.
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Braves put trust in Sale to anchor depleted rotation in NL Wild Card Series against Phillies
SUMMARY: Chris Sale and Jesús Luzardo will be the starting pitchers for the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies, respectively, in the opening game of their NL Wild Card Series on Tuesday. Sale is the ace of a Braves staff that's been hit with a series of injuries. Left-hander Martín Pérez likely would have been in the playoff rotation but he landed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with lower back inflammation. Luzardo pitched one inning in relief Sunday in his return from the injured list as the Phillies clinched their postseason spot. He is expected to serve as an opener Tuesday.
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Monken praises Browns defense for improvement over the past 2 games
SUMMARY: The Cleveland Browns defense is earning praise for its performance against the Carolina Panthers. Coach Todd Monken gave defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg a game ball after the Browns pressured Carolina quarterback Bryce Young on 26 of his 50 drop-backs during Sunday's 21-18 victory. This pressure limited the Panthers to one touchdown and four field goals. Nine Browns players had multiple pressures, with Jared Verse leading the way. The Browns are now 2-1 for the first time since 2023. They're preparing for a Thursday night showdown against AFC North rival Pittsburgh, which is also 2-1.
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NFL asks Homeland Security to take down video of Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins
SUMMARY: The NFL has asked the Department of Homeland Security to take down a video on social media showing highlights of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins in reference to a potential caravan of immigrants approaching the U.S. border. The video posted on Sunday shows Dawkins’ pregame walkout as he chants “The time has come,” followed by a series of big hits. The DHS post includes the caption “Our time has come.” Dawkins was a nine-time Pro Bowler and five time All-Pro safety during 16 NFL seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos before retiring in 2011.
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Case Keenum starts at quarterback for the Bears against the Eagles
SUMMARY: Case Keenum started at quarterback for the Chicago Bears against Philadelphia, his first regular-season game in almost three years. Caleb Williams was inactive with a right hamstring injury, leaving coach Ben Johnson to choose between Keenum and Tyson Bagent. The 26-year-old Bagent returned to practice on Saturday and cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol on Sunday. The 38-year-old Keenum is in his second season with Johnson and Chicago after signing with the team in April 2025. It was his first regular-season action since he started for Houston in a 36-22 loss to Cleveland on Dec. 24, 2023.
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Case Keenum drives Chicago to 3 touchdowns as the Bears beat the Eagles 27-7
SUMMARY: Case Keenum passed for two touchdowns in his first start in almost three years, and the Chicago Bears shut down Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles for a 27-7 victory. Stepping in for the injured Caleb Williams, Keenum was 24 for 34 for 247 yards. He also scored his first rushing touchdown since 2019 on a 1-yard plunge with 7:19 left, capping a 13-play drive that took more than eight minutes off the clock. It was Keenum’s first action since he started for Houston in a 36-22 loss to Cleveland on Dec. 24, 2023. Philadelphia turned the ball over three times.
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Turnovers, penalties and poor decisions costly in Eagles' 27-7 loss to Bears
SUMMARY: Turnovers, penalties and poor decisions were costly in Philadelphia’s 27-7 loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday night. The Eagles also were hurt by circumstances out of their control when quarterback Jalen Hurts was in concussion protocol.First, let’s look at what was in their control.Hurts threw an interception, backup Andy Dalton tossed an end-zone pick when Hurts was being evaluated, and the Eagles lost a fumble while forcing zero turnovers for the Bears.“You can’t sustain wins,” coach Nick Sirianni said of losing the turnover battle. “Obviously have to make a change there.”
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Jalen Hurts wants the Eagles to learn from their mistakes in a loss to the Bears
SUMMARY: It was a rough game for Jalen Hurts, both on the field and in the blue injury tent on Philadelphia’s sideline. Hurts was sacked twice and threw an interception during a 27-7 loss to the Chicago Bears. The Eagles were limited to 62 yards of offense in the second half and 248 for the game. Hurts was 16 for 25 for 153 yards. He also had four carries for 25 yards and a touchdown. He was pulled off the field in the second quarter to get checked for a possible concussion, and Andy Dalton threw an interception in the end zone while he was out of the game.
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Koivun head to Utah to resume PGA Tour career and European tour is in Scotland for Dunhill Links
SUMMARY: Jackson Koivun goes from a red, white and blue celebration at the Presidents Cup to the Black Desert of Utah. Koivun was unbeaten in his Presidents Cup debut. He's in the field for the Bank of Utah Championship as the PGA Tour resumes the FedEx Cup Fall. International players Nick Taylor and Christiaan Bezuidenhout also are in Utah. The European tour has its version of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am with the Dunhill Links Championship at St. Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns. The LPGA Tour has the Lotte Championship in Hawaii and the PGA Tour Champions has a new event in Pennsylvania.
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Aaron Judge left off Yankees' Wild Card Series roster vs Red Sox with calf injury
SUMMARY: Injured Yankees captain Aaron Judge was left off New York’s roster for its AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. Giancarlo Stanton, out since April 24 because of strained calf muscles in both legs, was included. So was center fielder Trent Grisham. Sidelined since Sept. 16 by a strained right calf, Judge took live batting practice on the field Monday, a day ahead of the series opener, in an effort to persuade manager Aaron Boone. He walked twice, hit a comebacker to the mound and took a called third strike against teammates Ryan Weathers and Elmer Rodríguez.
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