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Pirates Return to .500 with Bullpen Game Win Over White Sox

Xbox and Kojima Productions Expand Partnership to Publish Physint

Hideo Kojima has built a career on challenging conventions and expanding the boundaries of interactive entertainment. Today, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS announced the next chapter of its strategic partnership with Xbox, signaling a deeper collaboration that spans video games, film, and television. Xbox CEO Highlights Creative Alignment The expanded relationship was framed by Xbox leadership as a ...

“A Lot of Mileage”: Max Muncy Shatters Dodgers’ 110‑Win Expectations With Blunt Remark

Max Muncy Dismisses 110-Win Expectations as Dodgers Chase Third Straight Title The Los Angeles Dodgers have redefined excellence over the last six years. Back in 2019, during a dominant regular-season run, starter Rich Hill captured the team’s mindset perfectly: “We’re as good as we want to be.” Since that declaration, the franchise has added three ...

The Shards Finale: Kaia Gerber Breaks Down Killer Theories, Shelley Duvall Moment

[This story contains MAJOR spoilers from The Shards finale, “Stairway to Heaven.”] FX’s The Shards concluded its first season by turning every main character into a suspect. After nine episodes of a serial killer dubbed “The Trawler” terrorizing 1981 Los Angeles, the Ryan Murphy adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ novel ends with police questioning the ...

Dodgers rout Reds 14-1 (Sept. 9, 2026)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a dominant performance Wednesday night, striking out 10 batters while allowing just three hits over seven innings to lead Los Angeles to a 14-1 rout of the Cincinnati Reds. The victory extended the Dodgers’ winning streak to a season-high seven games and completed a series sweep at Dodger ...

LA City Officials Begin Early Planning for ‘Baywatch’ Season 2

Fox’s upcoming Baywatch reboot is generating positive momentum ahead of its January premiere, with Los Angeles officials already preparing for a potential second season. LA Film Liaison Confirms Season 2 Plans Speaking to city council members on Wednesday, LA’s chief film liaison Steve Kang told local lawmakers: “I can say with confidence that they are ...

Tommy McMillen, Marwan Rahiki Separated After Heated Exchange at Fighter Hotel Ahead of Noche UFC

An anticipated featherweight clash at Noche UFC nearly boiled over days before fight night when undefeated prospects Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki engaged in a physical altercation at the fighter hotel in Glendale, Arizona. Hotel Altercation Caught on Camera Tensions between the two Saturday headliners escalated quickly during a chance encounter at the host hotel. ...

Rams Week 1 Injury Report vs. 49ers: Aaron Donald Ruled Out; Myles Garrett Listed Without Designation

Defensive end Aaron Donald stands as the sole player on the Los Angeles Rams’ Week 1 injury report ruled out for the 2026 regular season opener against the San Francisco 49ers at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The remainder of the Rams’ listed players were estimated as full participants during Thursday’s practice and carry no injury designations ...

Stock Market Today: Live Updates on Market Moves

Traders worked the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 25, 2026, as U.S. equities slid Thursday after domestic oil prices surged past $100 a barrel. The selloff reflected mounting anxiety that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East would fuel higher inflation and keep interest rates elevated for longer. Major Indexes Finish ...

Lil Wayne Fortnite Collaboration Coming Soon

Lil Wayne is teasing a possible collaboration with Fortnite, sending fans and leakers into speculation mode. The rapper shared a video to his Instagram Story showing shattered glass, captioned “COMING SOON.” As of now, Epic Games has not confirmed anything on its end. Earlier Teaser Sparks Rumors This follows an earlier teaser from September 8th, ...

‘Oddity’ Review: Casey Affleck’s Plodding Sophomore Directorial Effort

Casey Affleck’s ‘Company’ Premieres at Venice: A Puzzling Period Vampire Tale With Diminishing Returns Casey Affleck’s second feature as writer-director, Company, debuted in competition at the Venice Film Festival to a muted reception, presenting distributors with a unique marketing challenge: how to sell a film whose central hook is also its most closely guarded secret. ...

Raiders TE Brock Bowers Undergoes Knee Procedure, Expected to Miss One to Two Games

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is expected to miss at least one or two games after undergoing a meniscus trim procedure this week, according to reports from NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday. The surgery follows an injury Bowers sustained during training camp, which was diagnosed last week, ...