MLB will use robot umpires in 2026
Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.
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The Padres earn a playoff spot for the 4th time in 6 seasons
The San Diego Padres are headed back to the playoffs for the fourth time in six seasons. The Padres clinched a playoff berth with a 5-4, 11-inning win against the three-time NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.
Lions run over the Ravens, sack Lamar Jackson 7 times in a 38-30 win over Baltimore
Punishing all night — and tricky when they had to be — the Detroit Lions battered the Baltimore Ravens with a performance that epitomized everything they’ve become under coach Dan Campbell.
CeeDee Lamb has high ankle sprain that could sideline star Cowboys receiver multiple games
The Dallas Cowboys say CeeDee Lamb sustained a high ankle sprain in a 31-14 loss to Chicago, an injury that figures to sideline the star receiver at least one game and possibly more.
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday
ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.
Putin says Russia will stick to nuclear arms limits for one more year after treaty with US expires
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Moscow will adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year under the last remaining nuclear pact with the United States that expires in February, and he urged Washington to follow suit.
Trump ramps up retribution campaign with push for Bondi to pursue cases against his foes
Eight months into his second term, President Donald Trump’s long-standing pledge to take on those he perceives as his political enemies has prompted debates over free speech, media censorship and political prosecutions.
Christopher Nolan to lead Directors Guild of America
Christopher Nolan has been elected to lead the Directors Guild of America, the organization said late Saturday. The Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer” filmmaker said in a statement that it is, “one of the greatest honors of my career.”
4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts the San Francisco Bay Area and people report feeling a sharp shake
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 rocked the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday, waking up many people, with more 22,000 saying they felt it, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Release party for Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album is coming to AMC theaters
Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen next month, and fans are already lining up for tickets. AMC Theatres announced on Friday that it will host a release party for Swift’s 12th studio album, ” The Life of a Showgirl,” which is set to debut Oct. 3.