According to USA Today, the 2026 US Open enters its final week at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center with seven of the top ten women’s seeds still active, while only three men’s seeds remain to contend for the $5.5 million singles prize. The tournament’s opening week combined dominant performances with high-profile upsets, scheduling controversies, … Read more
Team USA survived a closely contested 55-52 victory against Italy at the FIBA Women’s World Cup on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, marking the program’s lowest point total at the World Cup since 1984, according to USA TODAY Sports. The defending champions secured their spot in the quarterfinals but face a quick turnaround for their third … Read more
Michigan avoided an upset against Western Michigan on September 5, 2026, securing a 13-12 victory at Michigan Stadium after officials added one second back to the game clock for a game-winning Hail Mary touchdown. Quarterback Bryce Underwood connected with JJ Buchanan on a 47-yard pass as time expired, according to reports. The Controversial Final Play … Read more
Downstate New York is finally trading weeks of soaking rain, flash flooding concerns, and repeated thunderstorms for a much-needed stretch of dry, pleasant weather just in time for Labor Day weekend, according to the National Weather Service’s New York office. While a frontal system could still produce scattered showers and thunderstorms on Friday afternoon, forecasters … Read more
Serena and Venus Williams will face Maya Joint and Hao-Ching Chan in the first round of the US Open women’s doubles championship, according to an announcement by the United States Tennis Association. The opening match of the tournament begins Thursday. Wimbledon Rematch and Injury Context According to the Associated Press, the 44-year-old Serena played as … Read more
Chicago Sky guard Skylar Diggins will miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season due to an aggravated right knee injury, according to a team announcement made on Sept. 1, 2026. The organization stated that the decision was made to prioritize the veteran player’s long-term health following collaboration with medical staff, team doctors, and Diggins … Read more
A planned “New Girl” reunion event slated for October 10 is not a television reboot, according to star Zooey Deschanel, despite earlier confusion sparked by castmate Max Greenfield. Speaking with USA TODAY, Deschanel clarified that the gathering centers on a charity appearance rather than a revival of the Fox sitcom that ran for seven seasons. … Read more
Grammy-winning Motown legend Gladys Knight announced plans on Thursday to scale back her live performance schedule, a decision arriving amid backstage concerns regarding the 82-year-old singer’s recent concert appearances, according to reports from TMZ and UPI. Knight stated she will ease into fewer performances to focus on family and personal projects. Gladys Knight Announces Reduced … Read more
Jelly Roll Clarifies Political Stances Following Jimmy Kimmel Live Hosting Backlash Country music singer Jelly Roll addressed intense public backlash on August 27, 2026, after making critical remarks about President Donald Trump during an 18-minute monologue while guest-hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” According to the artist, his comments sparked false assumptions that writers scripted his jokes … Read more
When 12-year-old JJ Qaiyum went viral on social media after performing a rap at Chicago’s Lollapalooza music festival in July, his father, Jeffrey “JQ” Qaiyum, faced a distinctively modern parenting challenge. According to interviews with USA TODAY published in August 2026, the video amassed over 73.9 million views and 5.6 million likes on Instagram, transforming … Read more