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September 21, 2025.

Met season opens with new opera based on Michael Chabon novel starring tenor Miles Mykkanen

September 21, 2025

Miles Mykkanen has come a long way since his musical theater dreams shifted to opera at Juilliard. Now 34, he’s just opened the Metropolitan Opera season in “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.” The opera, based on Michael Chabon’s novel, features Mykkanen as Sammy Clay, a Jewish kid in WWII-era Brooklyn. He’ll also return in the spring for “Innocence” by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho. Mykkanen, who grew up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, still calls it home and runs an arts festival there. Despite his success, he enjoys returning to his roots and staying with his parents

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) after Evans scored a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Baker Mayfield leads undefeated Buccaneers to another thrilling victory, 29-27 over winless Jets

September 21, 2025

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to their best start in 20 years, thanks to another thrilling finish orchestrated by Baker Mayfield. Chase McLaughlin’s fifth field goal, a 36-yarder as time expired, gave the Bucs a 29-27 victory over the New York Jets, who rallied from a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to take the lead before Mayfield led his team on a late scoring drive to win in the final minute for the third straight week. The Bucs are 3-0 for the first time since 2005. The Jets are 0-3 for the third time in the last six years.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws under pressure from New York Giants outside linebacker Brian Burns (0) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs beat the Giants 22-9 for their first win this season

September 21, 2025

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Giants 22-9 to pick up their first win of the season. Mahomes was 22 of 37 for 224 yards and a touchdown pass to Tyquan Thornton. His vintage performance slinging the ball around helped the Chiefs avoid what would’ve been their first 0-3 start since 2011. Russell Wilson threw two interceptions as the Giants fell to 0-3. Fans chanted for Jaxson Dart, but the first round pick got only a handful of snaps with Wilson attempting his team’s every pass.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb walks along the sideline after suffering an unknown injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

With CeeDee Lamb injuring his ankle, Cowboys’ offense stalls in loss to Bears

September 21, 2025

Dallas Cowboys star receiver CeeDee Lamb left Sunday’s 31-14 loss to the Chicago Bears because of an ankle injury. The four-time Pro Bowler was hurt on a run in the first quarter. He took a handoff and twisted his ankle as he was tackled by Noah Sewell. Lamb ad a noticeable limp when he returned at the start of the second quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of the game at halftime. Lamb, who had 1,194 yards receiving last season, is off to a good start this season. He came into the game with 16 catches for 222 yards.

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Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford reacts after hitting a grand slam against the Houston Astros during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Crawford’s grand slam and Raleigh’s 58th homer lead Mariners to sweep over Astros

September 21, 2025

J.P. Crawford hit a grand slam and Cal Raleigh slugged his major league-leading 58th home run to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros. The Mariners completed a three-game sweep that gave them a three-game lead in the AL West over the Astros with six remaining. Seattle, which has won four straight and 14 of 15, holds the second American League playoff seed by two games over AL Central-leading Detroit, which has dropped six in a row. The Mariners, looking to win the AL West for the first time since 2001, finished 8-5 against the Astros this season. Houston is tied with Cleveland for the final AL wild card.

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San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa walks off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

49ers’ Nick Bosa exits win vs. Cardinals with knee injury, gives thumbs-down to crowd

September 21, 2025

San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa left the win against the Arizona Cardinals with a knee injury. He exited the field favoring his right leg after a third-down pass rush in the first quarter. He went to the medical tent and later to the locker room. Bosa was ruled out at halftime. San Francisco rookie Mykel Williams also left with a wrist injury but returned quickly. Bosa, the 2022 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year, has been crucial for the 49ers. The team has been missing several key players because of injuries, including George Kittle and Brandon Aiyuk.

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Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris, right, lays on the ground after getting injured during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Chargers’ Najee Harris injures Achilles tendon during non-contact play against Broncos

September 21, 2025

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris hurt his left Achilles tendon during a non-contact play in the win against the Denver Broncos. The injury happened in the second quarter on Sunday. Harris went down with just over five minutes remaining and had to be helped off the field. He did not return to the game. Before the injury, he had six carries for 28 yards. Harris missed training camp due to an eye injury from a fireworks mishap in July. He played in the Chargers’ first two wins of the season. Chargers guard Mekhi Becton also sustained a concussion in the second quarter and did not return.

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Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh (29) hits a solo home run, his 57th of the season, against the Houston Astros during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hits MLB-leading 58th home run against Astros

September 21, 2025

Seattle’s Cal Raleigh hit his MLB-leading 58th home run on Sunday, a two-run shot in the second inning against the Houston Astros. The Mariners were up 5-0 after a grand slam by J.P. Crawford in the second when Raleigh, who was batting left-handed, connected off Jason Alexander for his home run to right field to extend the lead. The shot comes a night after Raleigh passed Ken Griffey Jr. for the franchise single-season home run record with his 57th. Griffey hit 56 in both 1997 and 1998.

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Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams (18) and Cole Kmet (85) celebrate after Kmet caught a touchdown pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Caleb Williams ties career high with 4 TD passes, Ben Johnson gets 1st win as Bears beat Cowboys

September 21, 2025

Caleb Williams tied a career high with four touchdown passes and the Chicago Bears gave Ben Johnson his first win as a head coach by beating the Dallas Cowboys 31-14. The Bears got a win they sorely needed coming off a 52-21 blowout loss at Detroit. Johnson called out his team’s practice habits during the week. But he had to like what he saw against the Cowboys. Johnson’s offense broke off several big plays in racking up 385 yards. It added up to a rough day for Dallas defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus in his first appearance at Soldier Field since the Bears fired him as head coach last November.

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Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas, right, tries to drive past Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, left, during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Williams scores 23 as Lynx win Game 1 of semifinals over Mercury 82-69

September 21, 2025

Courtney Williams scored a game-high 23 points, Kayla McBride scored 21, and Napheesa Collier added 18 points and nine rebounds as the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury 82-69 on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinal series. The Lynx trailed by as many as nine and faced a seven-point deficit at halftime. As Phoenix threatened to even the game down the stretch, it was Williams and McBride making big shots to keep the Mercury at bay. Game 2 is Tuesday in Minneapolis before the teams head to Phoenix for Game 3 on Friday. Kahleah Copper led Phoenix with 22 points and Alyssa Thomas had 18. Mercury leading scorer Satou Sabally was held to just 10 points.

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Ryan Blaney celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Blaney opens 2nd round of NASCAR Cup playoffs with New Hampshire win as Penske dominates

September 21, 2025

Ryan Blaney opened the second round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs with an emphatic victory for Team Penske, which flaunted its speed at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Blaney, the 2023 Cup champion, led 116 laps, including the final 39, to beat Josh Berry by 0.937 seconds for his third victory of the season. Blaney, who is trying to reach the Championship 4 season finale for the third consecutive year, became the first driver to advance into one of the eight available spots in the third round of the Cup playoffs.

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Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh (29) hits a solo home run, his 57th of the season, against the Houston Astros during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Seattle’s Raleigh has record-setting home run ball personally delivered by Astros’ staffer

September 21, 2025

When Cal Raleigh crushed his 57th home run of the year into the Astros’ bullpen Saturday night to pass Ken Griffey Jr. for Seattle’s single-season record, Houston’s longtime bullpen catcher Javier Bracamonte scrambled to grab it. After grabbing the ball, which bounced off the wall before he collected it, Bracamonte was pretty certain it was the record-setting homer, but he wasn’t 100% sure until a couple of minutes later when Seattle fans started asking him for it. He told them no and later handed the record-setting ball personally to Raleigh.

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Toronto Blue Jays' Davis Schneider, center, celebrates with teammates in the clubhouse after their baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Blue Jays are 1st AL team to clinch playoff spot; best record in league, East title still in play

September 21, 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays became the first American League team to secure a spot in the postseason with an 8-5 win over the Kansas City Royals. The AL-best and AL East-leading Blue Jays locked up a playoff spot with a week remaining in the regular season after a less-than-stellar start of 16-20 in early May and trailing by as many as eight games in the division in late May. This is Toronto’s third playoff berth in four years and fourth in six seasons. They missed the postseason in 2021 and 2024. Playoff success has been elusive for the Blue Jays, who haven’t won a postseason game since 2016. They are trying to win their first division title since 2015.

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Toronto Blue Jays' Andres Gimenez watches his RBI single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

American League-best Blue Jays beat Royals 8-5 and clinch their 1st postseason berth since 2023

September 21, 2025

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Andres Gimenez drove in two runs apiece as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 Sunday and clinched a playoff berth. Toronto is the first team in the American League to secure a spot in the playoffs, returning to the postseason for the first time since 2023, and improved its AL-best and AL East-leading record to 90-66. Toronto starter Trey Yesavage worked four innings, allowing four runs on five hits while walking three and striking out two. Seranthony Dominguez (4-4) pitched 1 1/3 innings for the win, and Jeff Hoffman recorded his 32nd save of the season.

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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) looks to shoot against Indiana Fever forward Makayla Timpson, left, in the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)

Kelsey Mitchell scores 34 points, leads Fever to Game 1 upset win over Aces, 89-73

September 21, 2025

Kelsey Mitchell scored a playoff-career high 34 points and the Indiana Fever beat the Las Vegas Aces 89-73 on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinal series. After seeing their double-digit lead shrink to three points with 2:51 left in the third, the Fever closed the quarter on an 11-0 run to extend their advantage to 14 points, seizing control of the game and never looking back. Mitchell, who finished fifth in MVP voting with 93 points, scored 17 points in the first half, setting the tone for the Fever’s offense. The victory spoiled A’ja Wilson’s celebration for becoming the WNBA’s first player to win four MVPs in her career. The 29-year-old, who was also named the AP Player of the Year, finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds.

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Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young catches a fly ball hit by New York Mets' Brett Baty during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Fancy footwork: Young’s spectacular catches in center lead Nationals past Mets

September 21, 2025

Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young has made two incredible catches that sent the New York Mets to a costly defeat. Young actually used his foot to rob Brett Baty of extra bases with a juggling grab in the fifth inning, then made a leaping play in the ninth to take away a tying homer from Francisco Alvarez. Washington held on for a 3-2 victory over the Mets, who began the day with a one-game lead over Cincinnati for the final National League wild card.

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Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90) blocks a field goal attempt by Los Angeles Rams kicker Joshua Karty (16) before running the ball back for a touchdown as time expires during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Jordan Davis seals Eagles’ 33-26 thrilling win over Rams with Philly’s 2nd blocked FG of 4th quarter

September 21, 2025

Jordan Davis blocked a field-goal attempt by the Rams’ Joshua Karty on the final play of the game and returned it 61 yards for a touchdown to give Philadelphia an exhilarating 33-26 win over Los Angeles. It was the Eagles’ second blocked kick of the fourth quarter. The Rams led 26-21 midway through the fourth when Jalen Carter blocked Karty’s 36-yard try, and Jalen Hurts then led the Super Bowl champion Eagles on a 91-yard drive for the go-ahead score. That left 1:48 on the clock for Matthew Stafford, who led the Rams into position for Karty’s 44-yard attempt with 3 seconds left. Davis instead wedged his way through, knocked the ball down, scooped it and rumbled to the end zone.

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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) celebrates his touchdown with linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Vikings sail past bumbling Bengals 48-10 in Wentz’s debut behind pair of TDs on D by Isaiah Rodgers

September 21, 2025

Isaiah Rodgers helped make Carson Wentz’s debut at quarterback for Minnesota a rousing success. Rodgers set a Vikings record with two defensive touchdowns and forced three of Cincinnati’s five turnovers in a 48-10 romp that was the worst loss in Bengals history. Jordan Mason rushed for 116 yards and two scores on just 16 attempts, Will Reichard made a 62-yard field goal — the longest in Vikings history — as the first half ended and Wentz threw for two touchdowns over three quarters. Jake Browning was picked off twice in a rough start for the Bengals, who missed Joe Burrow in their first game since their quarterback had toe surgery.

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Cleveland Browns' Andre Szmyt celebrates his game-winning field goal with Corey Bojorquez during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Andre Szmyt’s 55-yard field goal as time expires rallies Browns to 13-10 victory over Packers

September 21, 2025

Andre Szmyt kicked a 55-yard field goal as time expired to lead the Cleveland Browns to a 13-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers. The Browns rallied from a 10-0 deficit with under four minutes left, snapping an eight-game losing streak. On Sunday, Cleveland’s defense kept them in the game, forcing a key turnover that tied it. Joe Flacco completed a crucial pass to set up Szmyt’s winning kick. The rookie kicker redeemed himself after missing an extra point and field goal in Week 1. Green Bay’s Jordan Love threw for 183 yards and a touchdown, but the Packers fell short.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Los Angeles, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Dodgers become the 10th team in baseball history to draw 4 million fans in a season

September 21, 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers say they’ve drawn 4 million fans this season for the first time in franchise history. Los Angeles is the first MLB team to draw 4 million fans in a season since the New York Mets in 2008. The 2025 Dodgers are only the 10th team in MLB history to hit the mark. The defending World Series champion Dodgers hit the mark Sunday in their regular-season home finale against the San Francisco Giants. They hadn’t yet determined their final attendance number. The Dodgers are wildly popular in Southern California, and they list the capacity of Dodger Stadium at an MLB-high 56,000.

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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers celebrates as he recovered a fumble for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Isaiah Rodgers races into Vikings record book with pair of defensive touchdowns vs. Bengals

September 21, 2025

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers became the first player in team history with two defensive touchdowns in the same game. He scored on an 87-yard interception return and a 66-yard fumble return in the first half against Cincinnati. Rodgers forced three of the four turnovers by the Bengals all by himself. The last NFL player with two defensive touchdowns in the same game was Indianapolis cornerback Kenny Moore with a pair of interception return scores against Carolina in 2023. Rodgers became the 11th player in the Super Bowl era with interception and fumble return touchdowns in the same game.

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FILE - Former Philadelphia Flyers goalie Bernie Parent during a ceremony for public address announcer Lou Nolan prior to an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)

Hall of Famer Bernie Parent, who led the Philadelphia Flyers to two Stanley Cup titles, dies at 80

September 21, 2025

Bernie Parent, the Hall of Fame goalie for the Philadelphia Flyers, has died at 80. The Flyers made the announcement Sunday but provided no immediate details. A former teammate said Parent died overnight in his sleep. Known for his iconic steel-eyed stare, Parent led the Flyers to their only two Stanley Cup championships in 1974 and 1975. He was featured on the cover of Time magazine in 1975. Parent’s career began with Boston in 1965, and he later became a star for the Flyers, earning numerous accolades. His No. 1 jersey was retired by the Flyers, and he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1984. Parent remained a beloved figure in Philadelphia throughout his life.

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Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer (10) runs the ball for a first down against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

No. 11 Oklahoma’s 9 sacks and Mateer’s late TD sink No. 22 Auburn and ex-Sooners QB Arnold

September 21, 2025

John Mateer passed for 271 yards as No. 11 Oklahoma defeated No. 22 Auburn 24-17. Mateer scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 9-yard run with 4:54 remaining. Former Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold, now with Auburn, struggled as Oklahoma sacked him nine times. Arnold passed for 220 yards and a touchdown but rushed for minus-11 yards. Oklahoma’s R Mason Thomas returned in the third quarter after a first-half suspension and sacked Arnold for a safety with 1:06 left. Isaiah Sategna had career highs of nine catches and 127 yards.

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Ryder Cup is never easy to win on the road. Europe has done it only four times

September 21, 2025

Winning the Ryder Cup is enough of a challenge. Greater still is doing it away from home. Rory McIlroy considers it the biggest accomplishment in golf. Europe was the last road team to win a Ryder Cup and that was 13 years ago at what’s called the “Miracle at Medinah.” The Ryder Cup starts Friday at Bethpage Black. It’s worth revisiting the four times the European have won the Ryder Cup on U.S. soil. That happened for the first time in 1987, and only three more times since then.

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This combination photo shows Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., on Capitol Hill, Feb. 13, 2024, in Washington, left, and Republican candidate for Governor Jack Ciattarelli, Sept. 4, 2025, in Garfield, N.J. (AP Photo)

What to watch for in the opening debate in the race for New Jersey governor

September 21, 2025

It’s the opening debate in the race for governor in New Jersey. Democrat Mikie Sherrill is a four-term congresswoman and Republican Jack Ciattarelli is a former state Assembly member who ran for governor in 2017 and 2021. The debate Sunday night at Rider University should give New Jersey voters a chance to take stock of the candidates in what’s expected to be a close contest.. New Jersey and Virginia are the only states with statewide contests this year. Those elections are seen as a gauge of how voters feel about President Donald Trump’s second term.

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