But what we will remember most is this being the year of the disappointing teams — emphasis on the plural.

https://nypost.com/2026/09/05/sports/2026-mlb-season-defined-by-underachieving-teams-with-mets-at-the-forefront/

#Post

Democrats now hold their largest party-affiliation advantage over Republicans in years

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/democrats-trump-midterms-gallup-poll-b3045224.html

#Independent

Suđenje majci optuženoj za ubistvo troje dece završeno bez presude: Za nju skupljeno čak 1,1 milion dolara

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/hronika/4391077-vise-od-11-milion-dolara-prikupljeno-za-lindzi-koja-je-ubila-svoje-troje-dece-neverovatne-vesti-iz-sad

#Telegraf

Bulldogs player Will Lewis pushes Adelaide Crows' Mark Keane into the goal post, sparking a scuffle between teams.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/crows-star-slammed-into-goal-post-20260905-p60ur2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl

Michael Gabrael heads to the sin bin as Storm winger Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown is stretchered off.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/storm-winger-leaves-on-a-stretcher-before-sin-bin-20260905-p60ur1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

So far, 1,344 bodies have been recovered in Nepal, according to the national disaster agency, with around 5,000 people missing.

https://www.thejournal.ie/nepal-rescues-flood-7153469-Sep2026/

#thejournal

Danny Lewin, the first 9/11 victim and former IDF commando, would be incensed by today's political divisiveness, says friend Marco Greenberg.

https://nypost.com/2026/09/05/us-news/the-first-victim-to-die-on-9-11-would-be-horrified-by-todays-woke-blame-game-pal/

#Post

Qantas plane bound for Sydney from Queenstown, New Zealand was diverted to Christchurch after flames appeared to sputter from the engine.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/qantas-plane-diverted-after-suspected-engine-issue-20260905-p60uql.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#theage

As Labor seeks to pass tougher laws to assist the eSafety Commissioner, the Opposition is concerned about a new digital 'duty of care' plan.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/political-showdown-looms-over-proposed-new-powers-for-online-world-20260905-p60uqn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#theage

A bushfire has broken out on the NSW Central Coast, fuelling fears it could jump the Pacific Highway.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/firefighters-tackle-bushfire-on-nsw-central-coast-20260905-p60uqm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#theage

Nineteen parties registered to bid for the four-bedroom home, which drew a wide range of potential buyers thanks to some key attributes.

https://www.smh.com.au/property/news/epping-home-sells-for-380k-over-reserve-as-market-springs-into-action-20260904-p60ufk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Good afternoon and welcome folks. Round four of the AFLW is kicking into gear, and the Western Bulldogs are up first facing Sydney at Whitten Oval, followed by a clash between St Kilda and reigning premiers North Melbourne.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/aflw-round-four-st-kilda-gear-up-for-reigning-premiers-20260905-p60uox.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The QAS dispatch system was upgraded on Thursday, but resulted in staff having to manually relay important information to ambulances by radio.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/ambulance-system-incident-not-a-failure-qas-says-amid-claims-of-late-arrivals-20260905-p60uog.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Dane Sweeny has earned himself a payday of at least $400,000 at the US Open, and has revealed how he plans to spend the money.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/tennis/how-sweeny-plans-to-spend-us-open-riches-20260905-p60upj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Police said a large group of children were playing on the jumping castle when it was lifted off the ground near Geelong on Saturday morning.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/two-children-hurt-when-thrown-from-jumping-castle-lifted-into-air-by-wind-20260905-p60upd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

Reynolds had initially faced backlash Thursday after the "Deadpool" star called the 1980s "brutal" and a "f---ing mess."

https://nypost.com/2026/09/05/media/spencer-pratt-calls-out-actor-ryan-reynolds-for-condemning-1980s-nostalgia/

#Post

We should not be among those countries that find it acceptable that children are dying of starvation or that children are dying for want of medical aid, says Justice S. Muralidhar

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/distrusting-a-system-is-not-a-problem-at-all-it-is-a-sure-sign-of-democratic-progress-former-orissa-hc-chief-justice-s-muralidhar/article71430945.ece

The representative playmaker will be one of the biggest names on the player market come November 1 – but the Storm have not given up hope of keeping him at the club.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-around-the-clubs-round-27-20260831-p60t0d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

The Dolphins trailed 14-0 in their final-round match against Gold Coast but again managed to bounce back with a win ahead of their maiden finals appearance.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/queensland/dawdlers-to-dynamos-dolphins-the-new-comeback-kings-20260905-p60uo1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

Question of whether Belichick knew about, and didn't report, certain issues under investigation could bring him down.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ongoing-unc-investigation-could-take-out-bill-belichick-with-cause

#profootballtalk

Rachel Frislid, a 62-year-old grandmother on the brink of retirement, was found unconscious by a family member inside her Sayville home around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday.

https://nypost.com/2026/09/04/us-news/li-woman-62-found-killed-in-violent-attack-inside-home/

It takes something special to bring the Roosters and Rabbitohs together. That happened on Friday night when Jai Arrow walked into the opposition sheds.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/it-was-quite-humbling-the-moment-roosters-rabbitohs-rivalry-was-put-aside-20260905-p60uo2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Contenders Jiri Lehecka and Stefanos Tsitsipas met in an energetic US Open match-up. See all of the captivating points that had the New York crowd in awe and find out who came out on top.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/tennis/jiri-lehecka-v-stefanos-tsitsipas-us-open-2026-3rd-round-highlights-20260905-p60uon.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

Hurricane Lowell will likely make a sharp turn north on Sunday, which could lead to damaging winds, dangerous surf and flooding of the western Hawaiian Islands.

https://nypost.com/2026/09/04/us-news/new-forecast-models-show-hawaii-in-hurricane-lowells-path/

Police now have an audio recording that recounts what allegedly unfolded in a room at the Pullman East Melbourne hotel in the early hours of Monday, August 17.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/secret-recording-in-swans-sexual-assault-investigation-seized-by-police-20260904-p60uj3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

#theage

The Footy Classified panel 're-imagine' the 2027 fixtures to make sure there is no friction with rival sporting codes.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/afls-chance-to-re-imagine-2027-fixture-20260902-p60txc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/will-the-panthers-or-warriors-win-the-minor-premiership-nrl-tips-round-27-20260902-p60tx5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

South-East Asia correspondent Zach Hope reports from Kathmandu, where people gather at a morgue to see if their relatives are among the flood victims.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/in-nepal-families-look-for-loved-ones-but-dread-what-they-will-find-20260905-p60uov.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The Coco Gauff hype is real. After the American booked her spot in Round 3 of the US Open, fans have been hyped. And during her practice session before the game with Cristina Bucsa, the US Open staff made sure that Gauff knew she had their support. “When I say Coco, you say go,” cheered […]The post Coco Gauff and Her Mother React to Unexpected US Open Staff Gesture During Practice appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-coco-gauff-and-her-mother-react-to-unexpected-us-open-staff-gesture-during-practice/

Newly widowed Dr. Guy Blais is speaking out about the state of Alberta's health-care system, after his wife waited nearly 90 minutes for an ambulance and died shortly thereafter.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12048584/edmonton-ambulance-wait-times-death/

#globalnews

CNN aired a graphic that incorrectly said feminist icon Gloria Steinem died in 2006 -- just days after the network was forced to apologize for mistakenly using a photo of a Dolly Parton impersonator in its coverage of the country legend’s death.

https://nypost.com/2026/09/04/media/cnn-botches-gloria-steinem-tribute-days-after-embarrassing-dolly-parton-impersonator-mix-up/

#Post

The probe comes after Tesla on Thursday began commercial deployment of a small number of the two-seater Cybercab and said it planned to gradually expand the service to additional vehicles and locations.

https://nypost.com/2026/09/04/business/tesla-shares-slump-after-feds-launch-probe-into-new-cybercabs/

#Post

Nabila Habiby, 39, admitted two charges of fraud in September 2025 but has still not been sentenced

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/edgar-davids-nabila-habiby-art-theft-fraud-wood-green-b3044902.html

President’s Truth Social post conflates Fed’s prime rate with an individual obtaining lower interest on a car loan

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-threat-trade-fed-interest-rates-b3044886.html

will defend his WBC welterweight world title against Conor Benn next weekend, but the Californian believes that an undefeated legend is helping to train his opponent ahead of the fight. Garcia claimed the title with an impressive triumph over Mario Barrios back in February and he now hopes that he can fulfil his potential and […]The post Ryan Garcia says retired undefeated legend is helping train Conor Benn to beat him: “I know he is” appeared first on Boxing News.

https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/garcia-says-legend-is-training-with-benn/

'I will not be intimidated. I will not be silenced. I will continue to stand for women and defend free speech.'

https://torontosun.com/wnba/enes-kanter-freedom-sues-wnba-team-authorities-chicago-over-ban

#faceoff

It’s a huge game early on in the season.

https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/preston-north-end-paul-heckingbottom-blackburn-rovers-tony-mowbray-ali-mccann-andrew-hughes-brad-potts-pnefc-8959443

#garstangcourier

By all accounts, second-year New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo has recovered from the gruesome dislocation of his right ankle. But it sounds like it gave him something to think about.

https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/giants_cam_skattebo_shares_retirement_revelation_regarding_gruesome_injury/s1_13132_44255172

#Yardbarker

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is recovering from a right ankle sprain, but don't rule out the possibility he plays Week 1.

https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/optimism_about_raiders_rb_ashton_jeantys_week_1_status_grows_after_klint_kubiaks_update/s1_13132_44251021

#Yardbarker

Ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend, the Hall of Fame confirmed that its selection process won't be the same moving forward.

https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/hall_of_fame_reveals_massive_changes_after_bill_belichick_controversy/s1_13132_44258421

#Yardbarker