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Sophie Cunningham says what other gaslighting female athletes won't about the naked Sydney Sweeney ad
Ryan Clark again accuses ESPN of leaking his firing to OutKick: Here's the real story Steve Sarkisian says he should have shown'more patience' after running from Holly Rowe interview Bills cruise past Lions to christen new home behind Josh Allen's five-touchdown performance Patriots' TreVeyon Henderson explains siding with family over DCF in custody dispute involving gender identity Colin Kaepernick accuses NFL of'colluding' against Macklemore amid'Free Palestine' controversy Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger quietly rolls back Youngkin's plans to protect girls' sports Human vs. ChatGPT NFL Week 2 betting picks: AI looks to rebound after disastrous 0-5 debut NBA star Kyrie Irving jumps into NFL drama, offers to pay player's fine for Gaza-themed eye black NFL's highest-paid TE George Kittle reveals favorite purchase: A 50-foot flagpole for a massive American flag Bill Belichick would like you to know that his 25-year-old girlfriend isn't running things at UNC Bijan Robinson believes Texas' comeback over Ohio State can change entire season trajectory Barstool chief Dave Portnoy blasts Macklemore's shady past, strongly supports Patriots owner Robert Kraft Lane Kiffin's return to Ole Miss comes with betrayal, lawsuits and memories of him trying to burn it all down Paige Spiranac and her'cans' go to bat for Sydney Sweeney, Ole Miss-LSU gets nasty & UF alumni speak out Iran's AI-powered cyber threat sparks alarm over US infrastructure Raman would'catastrophically' push LA over the edge if elected: Former Trump campaign official'Gutfeld!': Tirade at 30K feet left him taped to a seat We have'no idea' about long-term effects of Chinese pesticides at Cali pot grows: Ex-DEA chief OutKick Sports Sophie Cunningham says what other gaslighting female athletes won't about the naked Sydney Sweeney ad The WNBA player said on her podcast that women athletes shouldn't be upset over the Novig campaign Sweeney created Media Research Center content creator Brittany Hughes weighs in on the liberal backlash surrounding actress Sydney Sweeney's latest ad for sports betting app Novig on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. After a full week of women athletes fuming at Sydney Sweeney for, apparently, setting women's sports back decades with her naked gambling ad, Sophie Cunningham has set the record straight. And, to the surprise of approximately nobody, the WNBA's most sane player offered up the most sane take of this entire, silly ordeal. Cunningham asked on her newly revamped, No Hesitation podcast.
Carrie Underwood fires up another SNF heater, Collinsworth was DISGUSTED & naked Sydney Sweeney angers the mob
Ella Langley, distractions and Lane Kiffin: Pete Golding calls Ole Miss-LSU'high school homecoming' Mother Jones' WNBA'trans panic' story shows what happens when activism masquerades as journalism'A win is a win' says athlete who didn't let a little diarrhea keep her from finishing in first place Kansas City Chiefs' roster concerns linger as they host the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football Florida State fires AD Michael Alford, as Mike Norvell's seat reaches a boiling point in Tallahassee Madison Beer's bid to become the NFL's next Taylor Swift hits road bump, Browns are a mess & a Daejon Love fan WWE broadcaster believes'the pieces are all in place' for an upset as Penta challenges Roman Reigns for title Denny Hamlin says forward-facing sonar in professional bass fishing has gone'a little overboard' NASCAR driver says quiet part out loud about Sophie Cunningham, the WNBA looks even worse & car goes airborne! Rams' Sean McVay reveals wife's reality check after mulling media jump following losing season in 2022 Caitlin Clark says she and Angel Reese have'always been friends' after winning FIBA Women's World Cup Marc Thiessen warns US is in an'AI arms race' with China Charlie Kirk monument artist'protecting it from evil' after previous statue vandalized twice Army launches'field tested' campaign Vance reveals US has'engaged in direct conversations' with Houthis If half of what AI leaders are saying is true, it's scary stuff: David Asman US declassifies footage of downed airman's rescue in Iran The mainstream sports media goons are throwing a full-blown temper tantrum because Steve Sarkisian rushed through sideline duties after an epic comeback win over the #1 Buckeyes, but Dan is putting these whiny journalists in their place. Dan annihilates the media elites who care more about their precious 15-second PR soundbites than raw, unfiltered college football passion. Goodness gracious, did I miss that. Texas-Ohio State madness to end the night.
Mother Jones' WNBA 'trans panic' story shows what happens when activism masquerades as journalism
Ella Langley, distractions and Lane Kiffin: Pete Golding calls Ole Miss-LSU'high school homecoming' 'A win is a win' says athlete who didn't let a little diarrhea keep her from finishing in first place Kansas City Chiefs' roster concerns linger as they host the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football Florida State fires AD Michael Alford, as Mike Norvell's seat reaches a boiling point in Tallahassee Madison Beer's bid to become the NFL's next Taylor Swift hits road bump, Browns are a mess & a Daejon Love fan WWE broadcaster believes'the pieces are all in place' for an upset as Penta challenges Roman Reigns for title Denny Hamlin says forward-facing sonar in professional bass fishing has gone'a little overboard' NASCAR driver says quiet part out loud about Sophie Cunningham, the WNBA looks even worse & car goes airborne! Rams' Sean McVay reveals wife's reality check after mulling media jump following losing season in 2022 Caitlin Clark says she and Angel Reese have'always been friends' after winning FIBA Women's World Cup If half of what AI leaders are saying is true, it's scary stuff: David Asman US declassifies footage of downed airman's rescue in Iran OutKick Sports Mother Jones' WNBA'trans panic' story shows what happens when activism masquerades as journalism The outlet's framing of XX-XY Athletics revenue as motive sits uneasily alongside its own fundraising appeals In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley sits down with Jen Sey, founder of XXXY Athletics, to discuss Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, WNBA fan censorship, women's sports, corporate messaging, and why the culture around protecting female athletes is shifting in real time. Riley and Jen break down the controversy surrounding fans being told to cover up shirts and signs, the rise of Sophie Cunningham as a joyful and fearless figure in women's basketball, and why major institutions like the WNBA, Nike, and Dick's Sporting Goods appear out of step with the public. They also discuss sex-based protections in sports, the WTA's testing policy, and why the truth about women's athletics still matters. Mother Jones wants you to know XX-XY Athletics founder Jennifer Sey is making money.
Court ruling deals Kashi major setback
Say More Look Up Switch Off Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Creator Playbook Mashable Voices Trending Now Mashable Selects Safety Net Versus Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List In My Bag All Series Prediction markets like Kalshi violate sports betting laws, ruling says. Rebecca Ruiz is a Senior Reporter at Mashable. She frequently covers mental health, digital culture, and technology. Her areas of expertise include suicide prevention, screen use and mental health, parenting, youth well-being, and meditation and mindfulness. Rebecca's experience prior to Mashable includes working as a staff writer, reporter, and editor at NBC News Digital and as a staff writer at Forbes.
Prediction Market Philosophers Got What They Wanted. They're Not Happy About It
Prediction Market Philosophers Got What They Wanted. Getting the future right is now big business. But at a festival in the Bay Area, forecasters worry that sports markets could take the whole industry down. On June 11, Kalshi released a buzzy ad featuring noted New York Knicks fan Timothรฉe Chalamet. It was a zeitgeist-capturing moment for prediction markets, akin to the 2022 Super Bowl, when seemingly every commercial featured a celebrity shilling crypto.
Olympic gold medalists rip Newsom for California's trans athlete situation ahead of protested track meet
Another LIV golfer remains committed to staying put: 'I have full faith in the future of LIV' Megan Rapinoe, in a shock to no one, backs Angel Reese skipping interviews as'taking power back' White House calls out Newsom as California girls' track and field controversy reignites Here's why the coaches association's 24-team College Football Playoff could ruin the sport Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown tells ESPN's Stephen A Smith to'be quiet and retire' President Trump on $1,000 World Cup ticket prices: 'I wouldn't pay it either, to be honest' Pirates vs. Diamondbacks betting preview targets the under as both offenses go cold in series Former LSU coach Brian Kelly uses AI to prepare for job interviews, proving he's just like the rest of us Political violence should'never be normalized': Former California GOP chairwoman UAE says air defenses are active after US conducts'self-defense' strikes in Iran Bob Lazar said S4 was the'most unpleasant place' to be, documentary director recalls Former U.S. attorney explains why he thinks Tyler Robinson's defense team is playing the long game Greg Gutfeld: Dems can't admit they have a problem Mark Hamill is a'miserable human being': Sage Steele AOC is in'favor' of'robbing' the American people: Tiffany Smiley Iran's playbook is to talk and then fight, Lt Gen Keith Kellogg says Watters: If Iran doesn't sign this fast, the US will be a lot more violent OutKick Olympic gold medalists rip Newsom for California's trans athlete situation ahead of protested track meet California girls' track and field student-athletes protest trans inclusion ahead of state meet California high school student-athletes Olivia Viola and Reese Hogan speak at a rally ahead of a major track and field event to oppose trans athletes in their sports. Three-time Olympic women's gold medalists Nancy Hogshead and Kaillie Humphries have spoken out on the growing girls' track and field controversy in California, as a trans athlete is looking to defend a pair of state titles. Hogshead spoke out against California Gov. Gavin Newsom for his state's policies that continue to allow trans athletes in women's sports. The medalist responded to a statement from a source within Newsom's office on the issue that stated, The Governor has said discussions on this issue should be guided by fairness, dignity, and respect. Governor Newsom seems to exclude girls from his own standard of'fairness, dignity and respect.'
The Download: our thawing permafrost, and a drone-filled future
Plus: America's first AI law is here Scientists can see Earth's permafrost thawing from space Something is rotten in the city of Nunapitchuk. In recent years, sewage has leached into the earth. The ground can feel squishy, sodden. This small town in northern Alaska is experiencing a sometimes overlooked consequence of climate change: thawing permafrost. And Nunapitchuk is far from the only Arctic town to find itself in such a predicament. Now scientists think they may be able to use satellite data to delve deep beneath the ground's surface and get a better understanding of how the permafrost thaws, and which areas might be most severely affected.
Meet the Guys Betting Big on AI Gambling Agents
When Carson Szeder turned five dollars into more than a thousand by betting on an NFL game last year, he knew he was onto something major. "Definitely my biggest win," he says. He hadn't scored because he was especially deft at football analytics--or because he was particularly lucky. Instead, he says he used an AI program to help him decide how to gamble. Since a federal ban on sports betting was struck down in the United States seven years ago, gambling on the internet has exploded in popularity.