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Kaprizov Hat Trick Leads Wild Past Panthers 4-1 — 21hKaprizov scored his first hat trick of the season—and seventh career—as Minnesota beat Florida 4-1; Boldy struck 53 seconds in.

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Matt Dumba retires after 13 NHL seasons — 4dMatt Dumba is retiring after 13 NHL seasons and 748 games with five teams, including 10 seasons with the Minnesota Wild. A 2020 King Clancy Trophy winner, he was also recognized for his advocacy for inclusion and his role in founding the Hockey Diversity Alliance.

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Restaurants Highlight Fall Menus, Historic Dining, Holiday EventsLifestyle — 4dRestaurant and food features spotlight seasonal fall and holiday dining, from The Apple Barn’s autumn treats and Wild Blue’s Thanksgiving and New Year’s offerings to Lancaster’s winter pie-and-pea social. They also celebrate enduring regional favorites, including Birmingham’s Niki’s West cafeteria and a Bucks County tavern known for snapper soup.

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Bruins End Losing Streak With 6-1 Win Over UtahSports — Oct 3, 2026The Boston Bruins lost their first game of the season in Minnesota, where the Wild’s power play outperformed Boston’s, then followed with a 4-1 home loss to Ottawa marked by costly mistakes. Boston’s top returning scorers remained without a goal through the Ottawa game.

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Schlittler to Start Yankees’ Wild Card Opener — Sep 25, 2026Cam Schlittler capped a dominant season with a 1.95 ERA and 239 strikeouts, strengthening his Cy Young case and giving the Yankees a proven weapon against Boston after his eight scoreless innings in last year’s Wild Card series. New York is weighing his heavy workload as it sets its playoff rotation, while his shortened final start drew criticism from some fans who accused the team of protecting his ERA.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

MLB Wild Card Series Opens After Tropicana Finale — Sep 23, 2026The Cubs and Red Sox’ final 2026 regular-season series faces weather-related schedule changes, including a Friday doubleheader and the possibility of moving games to a neutral site. Alex Bregman is back in the Cubs’ lineup despite facial fractures, as Chicago enters the final stretch battling for the top National League Wild Card spot.

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Cubs Loss Creates Three-Team Wild-Card TieSports — Sep 22, 2026A dynasty baseball year-end review grades prospect recommendations, while the Cubs’ 12-inning loss left them tied with the Phillies and Padres in the wild-card race after missed chances to clinch. Other baseball coverage looks back at notable MLB milestones and previews the Mariners’ season-ending series, which will honor broadcaster Rick Rizzs.

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Braves place Martín Pérez on injured list before wild card series — Sep 24, 2026The Atlanta Braves placed Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list with lower-back inflammation, putting his availability for the start of the postseason in doubt. He finishes the regular season with a 3.04 ERA over 142 innings.

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Elena Vasquez The timing of this back inflammation could not be worse if it keeps him out when the team needs every starter.

Padres Sweep Cubs, Advance to Face Brewers — Sep 28, 2026The National League postseason bracket is set: the top-seeded Brewers and No. 2 Dodgers have first-round byes, while the Braves host the Phillies and the Padres host the Cubs in best-of-three Wild Card series. The Dodgers will face Atlanta or Philadelphia in the NLDS, while Chicago and San Diego meet in an October rematch after the Cubs won their regular-season series 5-1 and eliminated the Padres last year.

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Wild Extend John Hynes After First Playoff Series Win in 11 Years — Sep 15, 2026The Minnesota Wild awarded John Hynes a multi-year contract extension that will begin next season, recognizing his role in guiding the team to its first playoff series win since 2015 and ongoing strides toward a Stanley Cup run. Team officials, including GM Bill Guerin, praised his detailed approach and leadership as the Wild aim to build on their recent playoff progress.

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Jared Kim Hynes earned this deal with the way he got the team past the first round for the first time in years.

Wild, Hughes Begin Contract Talks Without Deadline — Sep 15, 2026Quinn Hughes arrived at Minnesota Wild training camp without an extension, in the final year of a $7.85 million contract as talks with GM Bill Guerin continue, and he says he isn’t stressed about signing before the season. While a future reunion on the ice with his brothers in New Jersey would be appealing, Hughes emphasizes he’s happy in Minnesota, noting the Kirill Kaprizov extension precedent as a reference point.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Diamondbacks Designate Gurriel Jr. for Assignment — Sep 13, 2026Diamondbacks designated 2023 All-Star Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment Sunday after a .210 season with .544 OPS; Arizona then lost 7-6 to Texas, two games back in the wild-card race.

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Jared Kim Gurriel's contract looks like a real mistake now with that kind of production after the injury.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Exits Rangers Game Early With Back Tightness — Sep 20, 2026Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Toronto's game with the Rangers in the fourth inning due to left lower-back tightness, a setback as the Blue Jays sit three games out of the AL wild-card with a week left in the season. Toronto is preparing for his return and potential activation from the injured list as it pursues a postseason bid.

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Sam Okafor This late in the season a back issue like that could sideline him when Toronto needs every win.

Alex Bregman Avoids Injured List, Could Return — Sep 22, 2026Cubs officials say Alex Bregman’s facial fracture recovery is progressing without placing him on the injured list, with a possible return before the end of the regular season or NL Wild Card as he participates in light workouts and ball-tracking drills. Meanwhile, the club is also weighing bullpen plans for Justin Steele’s return and monitoring overall readiness to support a hopeful playoff push, highlighting cautious optimism across reports.

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Orioles Place Kyle Bradish on 15-Day Injured List, Ending Regular Season — Sep 12, 2026The Orioles placed Kyle Bradish on the 15-day injured list with lower abdominal discomfort, ending his regular season as Yaramil Hiraldo was called up to fill his spot. Bradish’s late-season struggles—five earned runs in three innings in Toronto, a rising ERA, and debates over innings limits and shutdown considerations—have left Baltimore just three games back of the final wild-card spot and sparked questions about how the team should manage him going into the playoffs.

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Marcus Bell They should shut him down completely now instead of pushing innings limits and risking more trouble in October.

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Orioles Rally in Ninth but Fall to Brewers 6-5 in Extras — Sep 19, 2026The Orioles’ late-season push remains hampered by a flawed roster, flawed fundamentals, and costly misplays from Rece Hinds, as the team’s depth and decision-making are repeatedly scrutinized while the bullpen keeps them in games only to see late leads slip in extra innings against Milwaukee. With elimination looming, Baltimore fights to stay alive in the wild-card race, but continued offensive droughts and baserunning errors highlight a rebuilding process under fire from fans and critics alike.

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Elena Vasquez Our bullpen keeps fighting to hold leads but the lack of depth and those late extra inning mistakes are killing our wild card hopes.

Michael Harris II records third four-hit game in Braves win — Sep 12, 2026Michael Harris II had a four-hit game including a three-run homer as the Braves defeated the Phillies, highlighting his breakout hitting season. Meanwhile, the Padres leaned on Dustin Harris with a two-run single to tie a game, shuffled their lineup around Cronenworth’s slump, and remained in the NL Wild Card race.

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Rachel Meyers Harris is putting together a real breakout year with the bat for the Braves.

Martínez Powers Guardians Past Twins 5-2 — Sep 12, 2026Angel Martínez powered the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, homering and then delivering a ninth-inning double to spark the go-ahead rally as Cleveland moved two games ahead in the AL wild-card race. The performance, highlighted by his 15th homer of the season and late-game scoring support from teammates, was backed by strong relief from Hunter Gaddis and Cade Smith.

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Dana Whitfield Cleveland's bullpen has been reliable lately and Gaddis plus Smith kept the Twins quiet after the early runs. Two games up in the wild card feels like real progress.

Padres Build Wild-Card Lead During 6-1 Road Trip — Sep 16, 2026Padres’ late-season push features a high-usage bullpen, a revitalized offense backing Michael King as he posts quality starts, and a historic two-homer burst from top prospect Ethan Salas that could shape their playoff push, while also juggling workloads and resting key players. Meanwhile, rehab updates and strategic days off—such as Jason Adam’s rough rehab stint and Fernando Tatis Jr. taking a half-day off at Coors Field—underscore the club’s focus on reaching the postseason.

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Buffalo Wild Wings closes California locations before seasonBusiness — Aug 30, 2026Buffalo Wild Wings is closing two California locations in 2026 as part of a broader footprint reduction across several states, while the brand leans into nostalgia-driven menu items to draw diners during football season. Analysts say the moves reflect strategic portfolio pruning rather than retreat, with the company continuing to operate widely and focus on takeout and franchising in other markets.

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‘The Chosen’ Creator Reveals Show Halted Filming New Season After Just Four EpisodesReporting — Jul 16, 2023The wildly popular show “The Chosen” is being forced to stop filming its fourth season due to the Screen Actor’s Guild strike. Dallas Jenkins, the creator of the Christian show that depicts the life of Jesus, announced…

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Braves Avoid Rays Sweep, Phillies Close In — Sep 10, 2026The Atlanta Braves, clinging to a slim three-game lead in the NL East, face a pivotal late-season stretch highlighted by a high-stakes series with the Tampa Bay Rays and a looming matchup with the Phillies that could determine playoff seeding. With the Phillies pursuing a Wild Card spot and the Braves aiming to seal division and playoff positioning, recent results and upcoming head-to-heads will shape the final months of the season.

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Cal Quantrill's shutout gem lifts Rangers closer to AL wild card — Sep 4, 2026Cal Quantrill threw seven scoreless innings as the Texas Rangers shut out the Tampa Bay Rays 6-0, with Corey Seager belting a two-run homer and the Rangers narrowing the gap for an AL wild-card spot. The Rays were held to a season-low in hits and extended their struggles at Globe Life Field, while Quantrill continued a strong run with a 1.25 ERA over eight outings and Seager again provided the power.

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Dana Whitfield Rays offense looking lost again at Globe Life, that place has been a house of horrors for them.

20 Teams Crowd 2026 MLB Playoff PictureSports — Sep 7, 2026Analysts forecast the 2026 NFL playoffs with only a minority of 2025 division champions likely to repeat, highlighting Seattle’s strong 2025 performance as a focal point while noting surprises could reshape expectations. In baseball, tight late-season races across both leagues threaten division titles and wild-card battles, alongside ongoing debates about MLB’s postseason seeding, while rodeo contenders eye two routes to the Governor’s Cup with a substantial purse at stake as the season winds down.

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