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Liga MX refereeing row: América’s Ramón Juárez urges fair calls before Toluca final
Aug, 25 2025 Benjamin Calderwood

Liga MX refereeing row: América’s Ramón Juárez urges fair calls before Toluca final

Club América’s Ramón Juárez asked for fair officiating before the Toluca final, pointing to disputed calls in the first leg and a string of high-profile controversies around América. The debate sharpened after the 2024 title win over Cruz Azul on a VAR-awarded penalty and a heated Toluca match in March 2025. The league faces growing pressure to restore confidence in referees during its biggest games.

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Mello Dotson stands out as Raiders' undrafted cornerback in a crowded 2025 roster fight
Aug, 25 2025 Benjamin Calderwood

Mello Dotson stands out as Raiders' undrafted cornerback in a crowded 2025 roster fight

Undrafted corners rarely make headlines in May, but Mello Dotson is doing it in Las Vegas. The Kansas product has the size and mindset Pete Carroll wants, and he’s emerging as the UDFA to watch in a tight Raiders cornerback race. With third-round pick Darien Porter in the mix and a stack of veteran DBs, Dotson’s path likely runs through special teams and versatile reps in camp.

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USC Upstate Women’s Golf opens fall at Clemson’s Tiger Classic on Aug. 25
Aug, 25 2025 Benjamin Calderwood

USC Upstate Women’s Golf opens fall at Clemson’s Tiger Classic on Aug. 25

USC Upstate will begin its fall schedule at Clemson’s Tiger Classic on Aug. 25, 2025. Despite confusion over a separate “Tiger Invitational,” this event is hosted by Clemson and includes the Spartans in the field. Expect a competitive regional lineup, typical 54-hole stroke play, and early-season ranking stakes for the Big South program.

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Jerry Adler, 'Sopranos' and 'Good Wife' actor, dies at 96 after peaceful sleep
Aug, 25 2025 Benjamin Calderwood

Jerry Adler, 'Sopranos' and 'Good Wife' actor, dies at 96 after peaceful sleep

Jerry Adler, the veteran actor who played Hesh Rabkin on The Sopranos and Howard Lyman on The Good Wife, died in his sleep at home in New York City on August 23, 2025. He was 96. Born into a storied Yiddish theater family, he spent decades backstage on Broadway before shifting to on-screen acting in his 60s. Family representatives confirmed the peaceful passing.

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America's First Board Game: Inside the 1822 ‘Travellers’ Tour’ That Mapped a Young Nation
Aug, 25 2025 Benjamin Calderwood

America's First Board Game: Inside the 1822 ‘Travellers’ Tour’ That Mapped a Young Nation

A 1991 archival discovery rewrote U.S. board game history. The 1822 ‘Travellers’ Tour Through the United States,’ made by New York mapmakers F. & R. Lockwood, is now recognized as America’s earliest printed board game. Players spun a teetotum, named cities across 24 states, and raced to New Orleans. For decades, Parker Brothers had credited ‘The Mansion of Happiness’ (1843) as first.

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National Zoning Atlas turns America’s zoning maze into clear, clickable maps
Aug, 25 2025 Benjamin Calderwood

National Zoning Atlas turns America’s zoning maze into clear, clickable maps

Cornell University’s Legal Constructs Lab is building the National Zoning Atlas, a first-of-its-kind effort to translate local zoning codes into standard, searchable maps. Led by Professor Sara Bronin, the project brings together more than 50 institutions to compare rules across states and cities. The atlas aims to close information gaps, support policy reforms, and expand public participation in land-use decisions.

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Missing 7-Month-Old Emmanuel Haro: Investigators Probe Reported Sighting as Parents Face Murder Charges
Aug, 25 2025 Benjamin Calderwood

Missing 7-Month-Old Emmanuel Haro: Investigators Probe Reported Sighting as Parents Face Murder Charges

Detectives followed up on a reported sighting of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro in Central California, even as the case shifted from an alleged kidnapping to a homicide investigation. Both parents were arrested on suspicion of murder, and investigators say the kidnapping was fabricated. The infant’s remains have not been found. Community vigils continue as searches span Yucaipa and Cabazon.

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Emmanuel Haro case: Parents arrested on suspicion of murder after alleged fake kidnapping
Aug, 25 2025 Benjamin Calderwood

Emmanuel Haro case: Parents arrested on suspicion of murder after alleged fake kidnapping

Rebecca and Jake Haro were arrested on suspicion of murdering their 7-month-old son, Emmanuel, after authorities said the couple staged a kidnapping in Yucaipa. Investigators now believe the infant is dead and are searching for his remains. The arrests followed a raid at the family’s Cabazon home. A 2018 child cruelty case involving the father has surfaced, and a recent child abuse call is under review.

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Cincinnati Reds Extend Dominance Over Angels With 4-1 Win Led by Early Lux Homer and Triple Surge
Aug, 20 2025 Benjamin Calderwood

Cincinnati Reds Extend Dominance Over Angels With 4-1 Win Led by Early Lux Homer and Triple Surge

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 on August 18, 2025, behind Gavin Lux's two-run homer and a rare three leadoff triples. Brady Singer picked up the win, Scott Barlow notched his first save, and the Reds moved closer to a playoff spot, stretching their win streak over the Angels to nine games.

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Cincinnati Reds Shake Up Roster in Desperate Bid to Halt Brewers' Dominance
Aug, 19 2025 Benjamin Calderwood

Cincinnati Reds Shake Up Roster in Desperate Bid to Halt Brewers' Dominance

The Cincinnati Reds made bold roster changes ahead of their series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers, recalling Will Benson and Connor Phillips, while sending Joe La Sorsa to Triple-A and designating Jake Fraley. As they aimed to snap a long losing streak to Milwaukee, the team sat 1.5 games from an NL Wild Card spot.

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