DFA, waivers and options in MLB: what happens when a player leaves the 40-man roster
Understand how DFA, outright waivers, and Minor League options affect the 40-man roster, active roster, and a player's next destination in MLB.
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NBA Cup: why point differential matters and how overtime affects tiebreakers
Understand the official 2026 NBA Cup tiebreaker order, how point differential is calculated, and why overtime games receive special treatment.
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Rays vs. Yankees, Sept. 22-24: four games that can decide the AL East
Tampa Bay enters the Bronx six games ahead and needs one win to clinch the division; New York must sweep all four to keep the race alive.
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Falcons vs. Packers on Sept. 24: kickoff time, how to watch in Brazil and TNF context
Atlanta visits Green Bay on Thursday Night Football on September 24; check the official kickoff time, Brasília conversion, NFL Game Pass options in Brazil and how both teams enter ...
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Ausar Thompson agrees to $155 million Pistons extension: length, start date and roster impact
The reported five-year extension starts in 2027-28, keeps Thompson in Detroit through 2031-32 and leaves Jalen Duren's situation as the main unresolved contract issue for the young...
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Denis Bouanga passes Carlos Vela to set LAFC MLS scoring record
Bouanga reached 79 LAFC regular-season goals, passing Carlos Vela's 78 and setting the new mark in 127 appearances.
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Cavan Sullivan has six goals in six MLS matches: the run, his age and first USMNT call-up
Cavan Sullivan has scored six goals over his last six MLS matches. See the exact run, his age and what is confirmed about his first USMNT call-up.
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Nashville clinches MLS playoff berth with eight regular-season matches left
Nashville became the first club to clinch a 2026 playoff berth. See the Eastern Conference position, eight remaining games and what is still at stake.
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Atlanta rallied in the seventh to win 6-3; Texas moved into first place, while Houston still owns the head-to-head tiebreaker with seven games left.
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Red Sox can clinch a playoff spot today: win at Tampa Bay or an Astros loss settles it
Boston enters September 20 with two direct paths to the postseason: beat the Rays or have Houston lose to Atlanta.
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Gavin McKenna makes Maple Leafs preseason debut today: time, projected line and how to watch
McKenna makes his NHL preseason debut against the Montreal Canadiens at 7 p.m. ET, with expectations that he will skate alongside Tavares and Nylander.
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Braves clinch playoff berth: who is already in and which MLB races remain open
Atlanta became the fifth team to clinch a 2026 postseason berth. See who is in, which races remain open and how MLB tiebreakers work.
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NFL Week 2 injuries: who is out and questionable in all 16 games, updated Sept. 18
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2026 NFL International Games: Rio to Mexico City in Brasília Time
See the eight remaining 2026 NFL international games with dates, matchups, local kickoff times and conversions to Brasília time.
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Thursday Night Football 2026: Lions vs. Bills opens TNF on Prime Video, kickoff time and how to watch
Detroit visits Buffalo on September 17 at 9:15 p.m. Brasilia time. See how to watch in Brazil, how Prime Video access works, and why the new Highmark Stadium matters.
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NFL Week 2 2026: games and Brasília times for Thursday, Sunday and Monday Night
Week 2 runs from September 17 to 21, with Lions at Bills, Colts at Chiefs and Giants at Rams in the prime-time windows. See every game and the ET-to-Brasília conversion.
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After Rio: the 7 NFL international games in October and November 2026
See the dates, cities, matchups, local kickoff times and Brasília times for the seven NFL international games scheduled after the Rio stop in 2026.
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NBA international preseason 2026: Canada and China game dates and Brazil times
The NBA preseason starts on October 3 and includes four highlighted international games in Canada and Macao. See matchups, venues, Brasília times and how to watch.
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NBA 2026-27: why only 80 of 82 games are set and how the NBA Cup completes the schedule
The four Group Play games are already included in the 80 announced games. Here is how the NBA Cup determines each team’s final two matchups.
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Understand the official 2026 NBA Cup tiebreaker order, how point differential is calculated, and why overtime games receive special treatment.
Read articleAusar Thompson agrees to $155 million Pistons extension: length, start date and roster impact
The reported five-year extension starts in 2027-28, keeps Thompson in Detroit through 2031-32 and leaves Jalen Duren's situation as the main unresolved contract issue for the young...
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Friday Night Baseball Today: Phillies vs. Mets and Giants vs. Dodgers, Times and How to Watch on Apple TV
The September 18 slate features Phillies at Mets and Giants at Dodgers on Apple TV. See the updated start times, time-zone conversions and availability notes.
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MLB playoffs on Sept. 16, 2026: four teams clinched and races still open
The Rays, Brewers, Dodgers and Yankees have clinched. See who led divisions and Wild Cards on September 16, the tightest margins and the games that could change the order.
Read articleDFA, waivers and options in MLB: what happens when a player leaves the 40-man roster
Understand how DFA, outright waivers, and Minor League options affect the 40-man roster, active roster, and a player's next destination in MLB.
Read articleRays vs. Yankees, Sept. 22-24: four games that can decide the AL East
Tampa Bay enters the Bronx six games ahead and needs one win to clinch the division; New York must sweep all four to keep the race alive.
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Messi reaches 48th trophy: how Campeones Cup counts and what Inter Miami won
MLS counts the 2026 Campeones Cup as the 48th trophy of Messi's career. Here is how the 2-0 win over Cruz Azul, Inter Miami's fifth title and his 100th club goal fit together.
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2026 MLS Cup Playoffs: dates from Wild Card to the final, format and November pause
See the 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs dates, how each round works, who hosts and why the league pauses between Decision Day and the Wild Card.
Read articleDenis Bouanga passes Carlos Vela to set LAFC MLS scoring record
Bouanga reached 79 LAFC regular-season goals, passing Carlos Vela's 78 and setting the new mark in 127 appearances.
Read articleCavan Sullivan has six goals in six MLS matches: the run, his age and first USMNT call-up
Cavan Sullivan has scored six goals over his last six MLS matches. See the exact run, his age and what is confirmed about his first USMNT call-up.
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