Archive: 2025 / 08
Anthony Santander crushed a two-out walk-off homer to lift the Orioles over the Giants 5-3 at Camden Yards, snapping a skid and trimming Baltimore’s magic number to five. Gunnar Henderson set the table with a single before Santander launched his 42nd of the year. Gregory Soto got the win, while Michael Conforto homered for San Francisco in a back-and-forth game.
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Jabrill Peppers told Patriots teammates the preseason finale is a live audition for every NFL team, stressing fundamentals, assignment sound play, and professionalism. He urged players to treat every snap like a job interview as roster cuts loom. The veteran safety spoke during an Aug. 18 media session that also included Ben Brown and Ben Wooldridge.
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After a £64m move from Aston Villa to Al Nassr, Jhon Duran became the subject of a viral claim that he lives in Bahrain and flies to Saudi Arabia daily. There’s no evidence the story is true. Geography, flight times, and team routines make the rumor highly unlikely. What we do know: Duran joins Cristiano Ronaldo in Riyadh and is expected to settle locally as most top-flight players do.
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Nebraska beat Cincinnati 20–17 on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in a primetime season opener at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The original viewing guide couldn’t be accessed, but the matchup delivered a tight one-score finish on a neutral NFL stage. Here’s what the result means and how fans typically find TV and streaming info for games like this.
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If Nebraska wants bigger stages and better recruiting, it needs home-and-home series with top SEC teams. With the 12-team CFP boosting strength of schedule, campus-and-campus matchups matter more than ever. Here are five SEC opponents that make the most sense financially, competitively, and for fans—plus what it would take to get deals done in the late 2020s and early 2030s.
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Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu lost in the first round of the revamped US Open mixed doubles to Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula. The million-dollar event now runs the week before the main draw to attract top singles stars. Alcaraz had texted Raducanu to form the partnership, and the pair showed flashes of chemistry, but Draper’s serve and Pegula’s control proved decisive.
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East Village Pizza is joining Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Pizza Festival on September 13, 2025, at Randall’s Island Park. The third and biggest edition promises 40+ top pizzerias, unlimited slices, and premium VIP tiers. Tickets start at $199.99, with high-end options topping $1,249.99. Organizers expect heavy demand after last year’s 10,000+ turnout.
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The 2025 Dancing on the Waterfront Summer Series ended August 12 at Georgetown Waterfront Park after a season of free Tuesday night dance classes. Despite a July 8 rainout, organizers added make-up sessions on August 5 and August 12. The series mixed instruction and social dancing across Latin, African, square, and country styles. Saturday classes continue through October along the Potomac.
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President Donald Trump moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud, claiming “sufficient cause.” Cook says the president lacks authority and will fight the order. Democrats called it an attack on the Fed’s independence, while the legal path remains unclear. If successful, Trump could further reshape the Fed’s seven-member board.
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President Trump moved to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, citing mortgage fraud allegations and claiming legal cause. Cook denies wrongdoing and is challenging the move in court. Democrats called it an attack on Fed independence. If it stands, Trump could gain a voting majority on the Board of Governors. The clash sets up a high-stakes legal fight over presidential power and central bank autonomy.
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