UMass upset Rutgers 37-21 on Thursday, September 3, 2026, delivering one of the first major surprises of the new college football season. The Minutemen fell behind early at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey, before scoring 30 consecutive points and building a commanding 24-7 halftime advantage. Quarterback William “Pop” Watson III threw three touchdown passes […]
Carla Jeffery dies at 33 after a screen career that began in childhood and reached a worldwide Disney Channel audience through her performance as Bree in the Zombies franchise. Jeffery died on September 1, 2026, according to an announcement shared the following day by her longtime manager, Carla Alexander of Alexanders Talent Management. No cause […]
Cardinals vs Dodgers turned into a 21-run slugfest on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, as St. Louis launched five home runs and defeated Los Angeles 13-8 at Dodger Stadium. Thomas Saggese supplied two of those homers in the first multi-homer game of his major league career. Ramón Urías, Jordan Walker and Joshua Báez also went deep, […]
Cowboys waive Joe Milton after the quarterback delivered one of the strongest statistical performances of Dallas’ 2026 preseason. Dallas made the move on Monday, August 31, one day after keeping Milton, Sam Howell and Dak Prescott on its initial 53-man roster. Waiving Milton leaves Howell as Prescott’s backup entering the regular season. The timing made […]
The Aaron Donald Rams return became official on August 30, 2026, bringing one of the NFL’s most accomplished defensive players back to Los Angeles after two seasons away from the game. Donald rejoined the Rams at age 35 and took part in individual work during his first practice back. NFL.com and ESPN reported a one-year, […]
Indiana Fever vs Connecticut Sun produced a dramatic momentum swing before Indiana pulled away for a 111-91 victory on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell scored 34 points apiece, combining for 68 points. Clark also delivered 12 assists and five rebounds as Indiana overcame a difficult first […]
Dillon Gabriel’s preseason performance against the New England Patriots gave the Cleveland Browns their clearest evidence this summer that the second-year quarterback can efficiently operate Todd Monken’s offense. Gabriel completed 12 of 15 passes for 186 yards and three touchdowns during the first half of Cleveland’s 37-13 victory on Thursday, August 27, at Huntington Bank […]
Jonathan Kuminga Timberwolves deal gives Minnesota a new starting power forward on a reported two-year, $12.4 million agreement. Kuminga’s agent, Aaron Turner, told ESPN about the agreement on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The second season is a player option, giving the 23-year-old forward a path back to free agency in 2027. Minnesota also offered the […]
Dolly Parton death news was confirmed on August 25, 2026, bringing an end to the country music icon’s extraordinary seven-decade career. Parton died in Nashville at age 80 after what her publicist described as a brief battle with cancer. Born into poverty in the mountains of East Tennessee, Parton became one of the world’s most […]
The Kayshon Boutte trade gives the Houston Texans immediate help at wide receiver after a major preseason injury disrupted their offensive plans. Houston acquired Boutte from the New England Patriots in exchange for safety Jaylen Reed and a seventh-round selection in the 2028 NFL Draft. The deal, completed August 24, reshapes both teams’ rosters before […]