Sunday · October 25, 2026 Vol. I · No. 297
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Elon Musk says SpaceX closed Ukraine Starlink ‘loophole’ after limits hit drone operations Outside evaluators found ways OpenAI’s agents could slip past its monitor OpenAI cuts its valuation target to $1.25tn as it nears a $30bn round Nvidia open-sources Flora to make robot video labeling 125x cheaper than GPT-6 Astra Australian court orders Apple to open the iPhone to rival app stores Your body makes its own cannabis-like chemicals as you run, and neuroscience research finds they ke… Oxford United Player Ratings for Draw Against Bradford Retail leads the way on paternity leave as government urged to improve offer Elon Musk says SpaceX closed Ukraine Starlink ‘loophole’ after limits hit drone operations Outside evaluators found ways OpenAI’s agents could slip past its monitor OpenAI cuts its valuation target to $1.25tn as it nears a $30bn round Nvidia open-sources Flora to make robot video labeling 125x cheaper than GPT-6 Astra Australian court orders Apple to open the iPhone to rival app stores Your body makes its own cannabis-like chemicals as you run, and neuroscience research finds they ke… Oxford United Player Ratings for Draw Against Bradford Retail leads the way on paternity leave as government urged to improve offer

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Senators Announce Tkachuk Tribute, New Slogan & CTC Changes

During the media event the Ottawa Senators hosted on Sept. 3, there were plenty of announcements, including the plan for Brady Tkachuk’s return to the capital, their slogan for th…

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Unfinished Pieces Of Business Heading Into The 2026-27 NHL Season: Red Wings, Jets And More

The NHL season is just around the corner, but plenty of business needs to be handled by NHL teams, players, and broadcasts before the puck drops on the 2026-27 season.

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Morning Notes: Davidson, Sucese, McGuire

Veteran defenseman Brandon Davidson, who played in 180 NHL games between 2014 and 2021, signed a one-year contract with the DEL’s Eisbären Berlin last week. The signing marks the …

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Forgotten Hurricanes: Jiri Tlusty Is One of Many “What-Ifs” in Raleigh

Throughout the “dark ages” of Carolina Hurricanes hockey from 2009-10 to 2017-18, many players fell short of expectations. Some could attribute it to terrible rosters, roster mana…

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3 Wild Players With Breakout Potential in 2026-27

The NHL regular season is under a month away, and the anticipation of a new season continues to rise as fans realize hockey is almost here. Outside of where their…

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Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Tristan Jarry

The 2026-27 season starts this month, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was Colton Dach, and now we turn our attention to…

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Ranking the Blue Jackets on the Projected Opening Night Roster

The Columbus Blue Jackets are scheduled to open the season at home against the Buffalo Sabres on Oct. 1, and that night will be one of the most interesting nights…

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2026 Panthers Prospect Profile: Emil Pieniniemi

The Florida Panthers acquired defenseman Emil Pieniniemi from the Pittsburgh Penguins on June 13, 2026 for the rights to forward Oliver Okuliar. Pieniniemi was selected by the Pen…

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Summer’s over: Recapping the Penguins’ offseason

Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer. College football is back, the NFL is about to start up. Most of the Penguins are in town, skating at the practice rink and getti…

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Draymond Green, Michigan and the Clippers show why winning is no longer a free pass

For decades, sports operated on an unofficial bargain: if you helped the team win, there was a lot of management that was willing to forgive. That's no longer the case. 

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Shane Wright “Fully Committed” To Kraken Ahead Of Camp

When a player has publicly postured for a trade like the Kraken’s Shane Wright did early in free agency, there’s always a risk that the player will opt not to report to training c…

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Caitlin Clark reaches historic milestone overseas

Caitlin Clark is an Indiana Fever star, through and through, but this weekend, she's on Team USA.  

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These Franchises Are Caught In The Middle

There are a handful of NHL teams stuck in the NHL’s middle class, arguably a place you don’t want to be when it comes to your short- and long-term prospects of winning. The 2026-2…

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Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev Hopeful To Start Camp

Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev could very well be back in the fold when training camp gets underway in 12 days’ time, he told Dave Feschuk of the Toronto Star on Friday. He’s …

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How Much Will New Preseason Rules Affect PTO Additions?

With fewer preseason games and restrictions on how many veterans can play, how much will that affect the PTO market this month?

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The Vegas Golden Knights Could Be In Line For A Step Back In The 2026-27 NHL Season

The Vegas Golden Knights came within two wins of their second Stanley Cup win in franchise history last season. But what will they do for an encore this coming year? And could we …

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Bruins’ Matvei Kotkov Is a Diamond in the Rough of the 2026 NHL Draft

Boston Bruins general manager (GM) Don Sweeney may be on the receiving end of criticism from the fanbase on a regular basis, and some of it is deserved. When it…

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Pacific Notes: Nordmark, Safonov, Flames

Notes from the Pacific including a league for a top Ducks prospect, don't expect more tryouts in Calgary, and more.

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8 NHLers Due to Regress in 2026-27

Earlier this week, we looked at nine NHLers who are due to bounce back after tough 2025-26 seasons. Today, let’s look at eight NHLers coming off career seasons who could…

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St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas Enters New Territory As NHL Captain, Team Canada Hopeful

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas' name was in trade rumors last season, but the Blues have recommitted to him, naming him captain of the team this week. Thomas' two-way game i…

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Extending Artturi Lehkonen Will Be A Challenge For The Avalanche

While the Colorado Avalanche would undoubtedly love to extend Artturi Lehkonen, Cale Makar's new deal may prevent them from doing so.

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Chris Paul finally rips 'disrespectful' Clippers

The future Hall of Famer finally broke the silence on his exit.

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Which NHL Teams Have The Longest Stanley Cup Windows?

Building a Stanley Cup window is a difficult task, and today, we look at which five NHL teams have the longest Cup windows.

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Atlanta ‘Not Remotely Close’ To Application Phase For Expansion Team

Though a funding announcement was made by a group eyeing an Atlanta expansion team, they're not close to the application phase for expansion.