Jon Jones Announces UFC Retirement, Tom Aspinall Named Heavyweight Champion
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones officially announced his retirement from the sport on Saturday night….
Menin’s AI moment
CITY HAL 9000: Amid a mad dash to try to regulate artificial intelligence, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is looking to make her mark. The Manhattan lawmaker is planning to hold a hearing with all 51 members of the legislative body next week, and today confirmed the attendance of four major AI firms to discuss…
The Plays That Stood Out In Week 3, From A ‘Meatball Sub’ To Lamar Jackson’s Game-Winner
Well-executed football was in short supply across the NFL in Week 3. But, as always, the slate provided plenty of drama. The Bills rallied from a double-digit hole to avoid an upset against the Chargers; the Ravens and Cowboys gave football fans in Brazil quite the show; and the Broncos, with some help from the…
The Case Keenum Game: 3 Takeaways From Bears’ Culture-Defining Win vs. Eagles
With Caleb Williams out, the Chicago Bears needed Case Keenum to provide a steady presence in their Monday matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Keenum delivered, and then some. Keenum, who entered the season as the Bears’ third-string quarterback and hadn’t started a game since 2023, played nearly flawless football. He completed 24 of 34 passes…
USC Has A Lincoln Riley Problem, And It’s A Familiar One
Following USC’s loss to Oregon at the LA Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, I’m stuck with the thought that USC is not a bad football team but a Lincoln Riley football team. And Lincoln Riley football hasn’t played for a national title, let alone won one, or won a single college football playoff game. Riley’s teams…
Giants Trade For J.J. McCarthy: What Does It Mean For Present, Future Of QB Room?
In their idea of a perfect world, the New York Giants would be building towards a better future right now under the leadership of quarterback Jaxson Dart, and Jameis Winston would be standing nearby offering smiles, wisdom and moral support. But that plan blew up in Week 2 when Dart went down with a knee…
Week 3 NFL All-Stars: How Many 49ers, Falcons Stars Make The Cut After Dominant Showings?
Did National Tight Ends Day come early this year? It certainly felt like it if you were glued to NFL action all day on Sunday. In fact, tight ends accounted for 20 of the touchdowns scored across the 13 games on Sunday, which was the most touchdowns scored by tight ends across the league on…
NFL Best And Worst: Falcons Turn It Around; No Answers For Packers, Patriots
The biggest disappointments in the NFL so far this season? That’s easy: Patriots quarterback and 2025 MVP runner-up Drake Maye and the 1-2 Packers. What about the biggest surprise? The 3-0 Raiders, even with No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza yet to take a snap. Meanwhile, pressure is already mounting on 2025 No. 1 overall pick…
2026 NFL Power Rankings Week 4: Are The Vikings For Real? Are The Rams Vulnerable?
There are five undefeated teams left in the NFL, but only three are good enough to be in the top 10. One barely made it into the top 20, showing how much they still need to prove. So no, winning isn’t everything, especially this early in the season, and especially considering the number of upsets there were…
Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 29, 2026
Today’s Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you like to swim. If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE…
Try Amazon Prime for free for 30 days to get access to October Prime Day 2026
The best Amazon Prime offers: Amazon Prime Free for 30 days Get Deal Prime for Young Adults $7.49/month (free trial available) Get Deal Prime Visa Card $150 gift card at sign-up (earn 5% back at Amazon) Learn More Amazon is bringing back its members-only Prime Big Deal Days sale this October, and the big event…