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Brewers, electric in long-awaited World Series, take Game 1. Can they build on this start? (Gift Article)

The Milwaukee Brewers struck early against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night and never let go.

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Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series velocity record with first pitch of Game 1 (Gift Article)

It took just one pitch for the record, which was set in 2016, to be broken by The Miz in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series.

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Brewers, Rays and a salary-cap fight: The World Series becomes a labor battleground (Gift Article)

Plus: The latest on MLB and Mark Walter; MLB players in the Olympics; Last-minute lockout talks?

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NWSL gets rid of ‘Rodman Rule’ criteria in settlement with players’ union: What you need to know (Gift Article)

The settlement addressed multiple grievances filed by the players association against the league.

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Medium mediasports
‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’ — Historical Falsehood — Part II

An analysis of Ryan Murphy’s speculation, fictionalisation, and historical falsehoods in Netflix’s Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story

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France’s Avoids a Debt Downgrade From Moody’s, but Is Given a Warning (Gift Article)

Moody’s held the country’s credit rating steady amid political uncertainty and a rise in borrowing costs that have worsened France’s debt situation.

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New York Times culturesports
Do You Have ‘Purpose Anxiety’? (Gift Article)

This is for everyone who has ever lain awake at night wondering what it’s all for.

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The Evening: D.O.J. Moves to Block Alaska Result if G.O.P. Loses (Gift Article)

Plus, a promising cancer vaccine. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

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Medium sportsscience
Why Some Charts Clarify and Others Confuse

Data is everywhere, but insight depends on how information is presented

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Ahead of the World Series, Brewers manager Pat Murphy got to meet ‘The Boss’ (Gift Article)

Springsteen got wind of Murphy's love of his music and gave the Milwaukee manager a call on Wednesday that Murphy will never forget.

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Amber Cox out as Indiana Fever general manager: Sources (Gift Article)

The Fever's changes at the top signify important shake-ups as the franchise tries to build a championship contender around Caitlin Clark.

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New York Times sportsculture
They Created a Cell That’s Almost Alive. What to Do With It Now? (Gift Article)

SpudCells may one day produce new medicines and materials. But first scientists have to improve them — and make sure they aren’t misused.

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Alert! Alert! (Gift Article)

Mark MacLachlan’s latest puzzle has been thoroughly beta-tested.

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Knicks call championship ring phishing test with employees ‘unfortunate mistake’ (Gift Article)

The Knicks also announced they would provide more than 275 rings to "players, coaches, employees and other members of the Knicks family."

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The USMNT players sharing a house and a Premier League dream at Middlesbrough (Gift Article)

Sebastian Berhalter and Max Arfsten have joined up with Aidan Morris in England. All three talk to The Athletic about their shared journey

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Ron Duguay, ex-New York Rangers player known for celebrity escapades, dies at 69 (Gift Article)

Defined by his scoring flair and flowing hair, Duguay finished his NHL career with 620 points in 864 games.

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Borussia Dortmund offers prizes to match-going fans who stay off phones during games (Gift Article)

The German club's survey of fans at matches found they were increasingly “annoyed by selfies, streaming, and social media in the stands”.

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Bitcoin Billionaires Are Racing to Ride a 3,000% Crypto Boom

Some of the most prominent early investors in Bitcoin are squaring off again. This time they are seeking to capitalize on a massive rally in the year’s standout major cryptocurrency.

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New York Times healthsports
The Buffalo Sabres didn’t trade for Connor Hellebuyck. 10 thoughts on where they go from here (Gift Article)

Hellebuyck was dealt from Winnipeg to New Jersey, ending months of speculation about the goaltender landing with the Sabres.

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Michael Carrick has come out fighting. Now it’s time for Man United’s players to do the same (Gift Article)

The head coach delivered a five-and-a-half minute opening monologue at his press conference on Friday

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Los Angeles Rams 2026 NFL Playoff Simulator
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Jesse Legree announces he’ll stay at Oregon State in 2027 amid breakout freshman season (Gift Article)

Legree, who leads the nation in receiving, said he'll return to Oregon State amid talk that he'd receive substantial Power 4 interest.

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New York Times culturesports
Maple Cardamom Sticky Buns Recipe • 5★ • 4 hrs 20 min (Gift Recipe)

With their fall-spiced filling and buttery maple glaze, these pillowy sticky buns are the chic older cousins of a classic cinnamon roll. Two techniques make them especially cloud-like and plush.

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Sleep Habits May Indicate a Type of Depression, Researchers Say (Gift Article)

Researchers say people with ‘circadian depression’ might benefit from therapies that help adjust the body’s clock.

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Medium culturesports
‘The Séance of Blake Manor’ is Perfect for Halloween

A Gothic mystery set days before a Halloween Séance in 1800s Ireland

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At 90, Steve Reich Remains in Good Creative Health (Gift Article)

New York, Reich’s hometown, still has a lot of love for him, with a staged show at the Park Avenue Armory and a birthday concert at Carnegie Hall.

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On heels of spirited final, U.S. Open Cup’s future can become more robust (Gift Article)

With all U.S.-based MLS teams set to participate once again, the U.S. Open Cup's once-murky outlook is clearing up

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NHL trade grades: Connor Hellebuyck makes the Devils a contender (Gift Article)

There's some risk in acquiring Hellebuyck but it's a worthy gamble for the Devils. For the Jets, the best news is that the saga is over.

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Is the Foldable iPhone the Future? (Gift Article)

A breakdown of what Apple has improved with the Duo, what falls short and who the phone is for.

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Does Trump Worry About Conflicts of Interest? ‘I Found Out That Nobody Cared.’ (Gift Article)

American presidents have generally tried to avoid appearing to profit from the office. President Trump has chosen a different path.

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One Killed Near Paris After Gunman Fires at Random, Officials Say (Gift Article)

The shooter was arrested after firing from a car in several locations southwest of the capital. Antiterrorism prosecutors said they were exploring a racial or religious motive.

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France Plans to Bolster Police Presence, Expecting New Protests (Gift Article)

Government officials are trying to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s unrest across the country, which injured police officers and damaged stores.

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Before reaching World Series, Brice Turang transformed his brother-in-law’s NFL career (Gift Article)

Brice Turang is Tress Way's little brother-in-law. With the World Series at hand, they can relate.

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Paul Stankard, Revered Paperweight Artist, Has Died (Gift Article)

Yes, paperweights. Working over a nearly 5,000-degree gas flame, he created glass marvels that sold for tens of thousands of dollars. He was 83.

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Todd Benzinger, who caught final out for Reds in 1990 World Series, dies at 63 (Gift Article)

Benzinger played for five teams during a nine-year major-league career that spanned from 1987 to 1995.

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Connor Hellebuyck traded to Devils, ending long, messy saga with Jets (Gift Article)

Hellebuyck made his trade request public in late August and is in the third season of an eight-year deal worth $8.5 million a year.

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New York Times healthsciencesports
In Troubled Times, Finland’s Public Broadcaster Has an Answer: Puppies (Gift Article)

“Puppy Live,” a round-the-clock livestream of a litter, has become a national phenomenon. “Nothing bad happens in the puppy box,” one fan explained.

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New York Times culturesports
Chimps Steal Less Often From Their Friends, Even When Offered Pineapple (Gift Article)

The discovery may hint at the roots of human norms around fairness and friendship.

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Jim Knipfel, Blind, Dyspeptic Memoirist, Dies at 61 (Gift Article)

His Slackjaw column drew on his life, which included going blind and being locked up in a psychiatric ward. Two of his books were praised by Thomas Pynchon.

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New York Times politicssports
Roy Cooper Has Never Lost an Election. Can He Flip North Carolina’s Senate Seat? (Gift Article)

North Carolina has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 2008. Can Roy Cooper break that spell?

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U.S. group agrees to buy 42 per cent stake in Valencia, valuing Spanish club at €1.25bn (Gift Article)

Pitchwise Holdings, led by former MLS player Corey Woolfolk and sports executive Ann Rodriguez, have agreed a deal to buy the Spanish club.

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New York Times sportsculture
The spectre of Antonio Conte looms over Manchester United. Should they press the button? (Gift Article)

Some people will say that they do not like Conte’s style but he makes things so much simpler. He is a safe bet, a guaranteed winner

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Art Basel Paris to End Early Because of France Riots (Gift Article)

Organizers cut the fair short after days of brisk sales at V.I.P. previews, citing safety concerns amid weeks of demonstrations in France.

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A subtle movement has helped Jake Oettinger be the NHL’s top goalie (Gift Article)

It’s early, but the signs are there: This could be the monster season we’ve been waiting for from Oettinger.

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The Times (UK) sports
London Irish eye return to English rugby after securing new ownership

Consortium has club targeting return to English top flight via the second tier after overtures to join URC were rejected, and has designs on launching women’s team

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New York Times culturesports
Does MLB have a competitive balance problem? We ran the numbers to find out (Gift Article)

What does competitive balance actually mean? With a small-market World Series about to begin, MLB's salary cap fight hinges on that answer.

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Harvey Kuenn led Brewers to World Series. His famed prosthetic leg leaves a larger legacy (Gift Article)

Kuenn's lost leg is a Milwaukee quirk, but it has changed lives in profound and life-altering ways.

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Paula Moltzan is skiing with a uterus drawn on her helmet. She hopes it inspires change (Gift Article)

As the new Alpine skiing season begins, the American Moltzan is bringing attention to fertility treatment and its availability to athletes.

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New York Times transportationsports
Is Ravens’ improving defense ready for tough stretch that begins with Bengals?

Jesse Minter and Anthony Weaver are confident that the defense is making strides, but the unit is still short of the Ravens' usual standard.

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New York Times sportsworld
Are the Browns for real? Trade deadline plans for the Steelers, Ravens, Bengals

Plus, the sentiment around international games and predictions for the Week 7 matchups featuring AFC North teams.

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