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How MLB's Proposed Changes Would Impact the A's
MLB's latest proposal would shorten the regular season and make changes to the postseason format — but only if players agree to a salary cap first
UConn's Basketball, Football Coaches Face New NCAA Rule
The rule, effective immediately, limits the games basketball and football coaches or specified staff members may attend and watch in person.
Third annual Walk for Mental Health set for Oct. 10 at James Park
3rd Annual Walk for Mental Health at James Park at 10:30 AM on Saturday October 10, 2026. Community members of all ages are invited to Walk for Mental
Angels Infielder Selects Free Agency After Year At Triple-A
Los Angeles Angeles infielder Jeimer Candelario was a Perry MInasian signing that didn't work out, so he's moving on.
Syracuse Basketball: Three Takeaways From ACC Tip-Off Event
Orange players and head coach Gerry McNamara spoke to the media in Charlotte, N.C. this week ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Henderson Is One of Brewers’ Biggest Strengths in NLCS
Fresh off a poised postseason debut, the young right-hander brings elite command and unshakable composure to the mound as Milwaukee battles a powerhouse Dodgers lineup for the pennant.
What Version of Misiorowski Will Brewers Get in NLCS?
The Milwaukee Brewers will have a rematch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, and they need Jacob Misiorowski to be at his best.
76ers Coach Nick Nurse Breaks Silence on Complicated Center Situation
The center position for the Philadelphia 76ers has been all anyone has talked about, as the injuries continue to mount. Nick Nurse explains his plans for the foreseeable future.
Desmond Bane Gets Emotional About First Return to Memphis
Desmond Bane said returning to Memphis as an opponent made him nervous as he reflected on what the city and Grizzlies still mean to him.
Could New MLB Proposal Affect Rockies Plans?
On Thursday, MLB officials came out with a new plan regarding regular season and postseason games. If this plan is approved, could it change the Colorado Rockies' view to the future?
Endeavor Health joins Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium
Endeavor Health, which operates Evanston Hospital, is joining the Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium, convened by the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer
BYU football suffers major blow following LJ Martin injury
The Cougars lose their star rusher for a gauntlet of ranked matchups, forcing quarterback Bear Bachmeier to carry the offensive load during a high-stakes postseason push.
How Will Carlos Correa’s Return Affect the Astros’ Lineup
With Correa returning from injury, Houston could move Alvarez to left field and open up the designated hitter spot.
Ohtani Is One of Dodgers’ Biggest Weaknesses in NLCS
Despite a dominant postseason run, the Los Angeles Dodgers face a looming crisis as Shohei Ohtani’s historic slump threatens to derail their hopes to win another World Series.
Two Orlando Magic Rookies Looking to Take Major Leap
After forging a bond through rookie adversity, Jase Richardson and Noah Penda embrace a competitive offseason to transform into consistent, two-way anchors for Orlando’s emerging rotation.
Mavs in Macao: How to Watch China Preseason Games vs. Rockets
The new-look Dallas Mavericks get the 2026-27 season underway in Macao, China, and here's how MFFLs can tune in.
Marlins Prospect Eliazar Dishmey's Talents are Starting to Gain Notice
Somewhat of a secret weapon in the organization, the pitcher is revealing his shining skills clearly now
Roger Schmidt Reveals His Plans For Red Bull Football
The former Salzburg coach returns to lead global operations, prioritizing cross-club collaboration while evaluating a coaching crisis at Leipzig following Jürgen Klopp’s departure from the role.
Should Twins Extend Luke Keaschall?
The Minnesota Twins have a decision to make with the 24-year-old being eligible for arbitration in 2028.
Tottenham’s 47-Game Comeback Drought Puts Leadership Under Scrutiny
Tottenham’s inability to recover after conceding first has become a major concern as Roberto De Zerbi attempts to turn around the club’s winless Premier League start.
Andrich Vows To Fight For His Leverkusen Place
After losing his armband and starting role under Carles Martínez, the German midfielder rejects transfer rumors to battle for his place in a new-look Leverkusen hierarchy.
Wrexham Receive Encouraging International Fitness News
Phil Parkinson welcomes encouraging news on Wrexham’s international players as the squad prepares to return to Championship action at Derby.
Bucs LB Trotter Graded Top 5 Rookie in NFL
Although the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' season has been very disappointing, rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter has been one of the best players at his position league-wide.
Ravens Injury Report: Lamar Jackson Misses Second Straight Practice
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has missed his second straight practice, placing doubt on his ability to play in Week 5.
Can Nikola Jovic Replicate Miami Heat Record-Breaking History?
After Bam Adebayo eclipsed Kobe Bryant’s scoring mark, Miami Heat's Nikola Jovic claims he can top the new record as he enters a high-stakes, championship-or-bust season.
ESPN: Pacers' Questionable Interior Depth 'Remains a Concern'
ESPN believes the Indiana Pacers' questionable interior depth remains a concern.
Arsenal Close In On Record Breaking Contract For Declan Rice
Arsenal are set to reward Declan Rice with a historic extension after he anchored a Premier League title win and a Champions League final run.
Know the Foe: UAB
After two weeks away from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis returns home to host UAB for the Battle of the Bones. Both teams are coming off wins, and the Tigers will be looking for revenge after the Blazers won the game last season in Birmingham.
Jahsiear Rogers Dismissed From Oklahoma Football Roster
The four-star freshman’s sudden exit leaves a void in the Sooners' developmental ranks, highlighting the program's uncompromising culture despite his promising spring performance and explosive athletic potential
Rookies Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain Debut in Bulls' Preseason Action
Chicago's two first-round draft picks powered through slow starts in their first preseason game against the Suns.
Packers' Jordan Love Moves Up NFL List Despite Inconsistent Performance
The Green Bay Packers got a huge win this past weekend.
Real Madrid Identify Arsenal's Mikel Merino As New Midfield Option
Mikel Merino has reportedly emerged as a potential transfer target for Real Madrid. The Spanish giants are keen on the versatile midfielder but for now, no talks have taken place between Madrid and Arsenal over a possible deal.
5 House districts where Republicans are looking to turn the tables as Democrats eye big midterm wins
Here's a look at places where a cash bump and prime issues might help the party hold their own on election night.
Report Examines Worsening Maternal Morbidity in Texas, How Improving Care Could Cut Medicaid Costs
There’s no doubt that the United States maternal health crisis is severe. The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income nations, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. The situation is even worse when you account for severe maternal morbidity, which is […]
Seager’s Contract Leaves Rangers With Difficult Decision
Faced with payroll restrictions and injury concerns, the Texas Rangers must weigh moving Corey Seager against the offensive production and veteran stability he provides.
Phoenix Suns Starter Miles Bridges Exits Preseason Game With Injury
The forward’s early exit following an apparent ankle tweak forces Phoenix to test its wing depth as the coaching staff prioritizes health ahead of the regular season.
Yamamoto is Dodgers’ Biggest Strength in NLCS Against Brewers
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto brings his historic postseason poise and shutdown command to a critical rematch against the Milwaukee Brewers.
KMOX Business Expert: Adjustable rate mortgages may only give home buyers short-term relief
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Amazon is phasing out Fire Tablets because they weren’t ‘giving customers what they were asking for’
Panos Panay says there are more hardware announcements coming, but don’t expect an Amazon laptop.
Amazon's new Alexa Tablets drop the Fire branding but are more Android than ever
Amazon killed its app store, so Google Play it is.
Amazon's new Alexa Tablets use the Google Play Store and are more capable than Fire tablets
The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro has an optional glare-resistant glass, up to 16GB of RAM and a USB-C port with DisplayPort support.
TENNESSEE LADY VOLS SOCCER: Time to recover after two losses
Just five regular season matches remain for the Tennessee soccer team in the 2026 season as the Lady Vols head to the Palmetto State to face No. 11 South Carolina on Friday night. Kickoff from Eugene E. Stone III is set for 7 p.m. ET.
F1 Singapore: George Russell Penalized for Engine Change
The Briton will start from the back of the grid after the power unit failure in Malaysia. Mercedes brings forward the engine change planned for later. The sanction will be applied on Sunday, not in the Sprint, which gives him an opportunity to score.
Izzo, Fears and Carr to Represent Spartans at Media Day
Veteran coach Tom Izzo joins high-stakes stars Jeremy Fears Jr. and Coen Carr to address national expectations and the program's evolution ahead of a pivotal Big Ten campaign.
PSV Receive Major Injury Boost Ahead of SC Heerenveen Clash
Lutsharel Geertruida’s return to training bolsters Peter Bosz’s defensive options as the Eredivisie champions navigate a congested schedule and a lengthy absentee list for Friday's home fixture.
Bleav in Wizards Podcast: Anthony Davis Rumors, Wizards Preseason
On the latest episode of the Bleav in Wizards Podcast, we dissect the latest Anthony Davis rumors and break down everything you need to know from Washington Wizards' training camp and ahead of the preseason opener
Amazon’s new Alexa Tablets are an iPad-inspired reboot, complete with the Play Store
After more than a decade of ignoring Google's app store, Amazon is finally bringing real Play Store support to its rebooted tablet lineup.
Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell Calls Out 'BS' James Harden Narratives
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell will always stand up for James Harden.
Arsenal Ramping Up Interest on Juventus Defender Andrea Cambiaso
Arsenal are increasing their scouting intensity on Italian international, Andrea Cambiaso. The Gunners are said to hold a keen interest in the defender and have escalated their interest recently according to reports.
Inside 'GaryVee' Vaynerchuk's VeeFriends Empire: Comics, Characters, TV
From Resy to Empathy Wines, VaynerX chairman Gary “GaryVee” Vaynerchuk knows how to build a profitable business.
Kansas Baseball Adds Midweek Showdown Against Vanderbilt
Kansas Baseball Adds Midweek Showdown Against Vanderbilt
The Reality of the Los Angeles Chargers’ Situation
A winless start forces a critical crossroads. Los Angeles must pivot toward a high draft pick and roster development to ensure Justin Herbert’s future and long-term contention.
Aaron Judge Just Sent an Obvious Warning to the Yankees
Aaron Judge is making it clear he wants the New York Yankees to make some changes.
The Good, Bad, and Ugly from Brewers' Series-Clinching Win
The Milwaukee Brewers bullpen stifled the San Diego Padres to secure a return to the National League Championship Series.
Bucaneers HC Issues Challenge to Rueben Bain Jr.
Fresh off an injury-plagued start, Tampa Bay’s prized rookie returns to spark a stagnant pass rush as the winless franchise fights to keep its postseason hopes alive.
Idaho health insurance premiums see big jump for 2027
The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) released its 2027 rates for Individual and Small Group Health Plans on the health insurance exchange, with both going up by an average of 12%. “Despite national pressures and ongoing medical inflation, Idaho’s health insurance market remains highly competitive and stable,” Director Dean Cameron said in a news release. […]
Eagles' Jalen Hurts Somehow Rises in NFL QB Rankings Despite 'Ugly' Week 4 Numbers
How is this possible?
Why Fermented Foods Are Important for Maintaining a Healthy Gut
Maintaining a healthy gut is a vital way to lower risks of illnesses like heart disease and dementia. Gastrointestinal health expert Dr. Trisha Pasricha joins the 3rd Hour of TODAY to share tips to improve gut health, including eating more fiber, diversifying fruits and vegetables in meals, and introducing fermented foods into your diet.
Sami Inkinen, Virta Health CEO: A Fortt Knox Update
Virta Health CEO Sami Inkinen said the company posted its first-ever profitable quarter — Q2 2026, on cash-flow and EBITDA — after a post-2021 down round, part of a "Project Independence" push to self-funding. In conversation with Jon Fortt, he casts GLP-1 drugs as a tailwind: with nutrition, Virta says patients lose a third more weight (20% vs 15%) and sustain 85% of the weight loss a year after stopping, saving ~$5,600 per diabetes patient yearly. Virta serves ~800 employers and plans.
A health reform both parties can get behind
Holding insurers accountable could be a point of agreement in a divided Washington
A bipartisan healthcare fix
Holding insurers accountable could be a point of agreement in a divided Washington
Goodbye, Fire Tablet: Amazon’s New Alexa Tablet Is a Flashy Portable Entertainment Hub
The new tablets tie together the Amazon media ecosystem so you can pick up where you left off from just about anywhere.
William Shatner reflects on 60 years of ‘Star Trek’: ‘A phenomenon that can’t be repeated’
To celebrate 60 years of ‘Star Trek,’ William Shatner discusses the origins of the iconic franchise and his unforgettable run as Captain Kirk.
Goodbye, Fire Tablet: Amazon’s New Alexa Tablet Is a Flashy Portable Entertainment Hub
The new tablets tie together the Amazon media ecosystem so you can pick up where you left off from just about anywhere.
Amazon overhauls aging devices lineup with higher priced Alexa tablet, dumping the budget Fire
The company said the Alexa tablet's improved speed and performance, artificial intelligence features and upgraded design warrant a higher price tag.
UConn, Coach Jason Candle Laying Foundation for Bright Days Ahead
Remember this: Jim Mora's teams were 9-16 in his first two seasons.
Boston Celtics Preseason: Four Stories to Watch vs. Cavaliers
The Celtics will play their first game since June on Thursday night when they travel to Cleveland.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Gets Notable Improvements And A Much-Requested Feature On PS5 And Xbox
Dozens of fresh fixes have arrived for the newest version of the open-world RPG
Arsenal Beat Norwich City In International Break Friendly
Arsenal faced a Norwich City academy side in a friendly during the international break, in a bid to maintain fitness ahead of upcoming matches.
Raiders Star Tight End Listed As Limited In Practice
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers recently underwent a knee procedure, and his recovery remains ongoing.
Key Contributors in the Magic's Win Over Grizzlies
The Orlando Magic opened their preseason slate with a 122-118 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, and these players had a lot to do with it.
Open science is compatible with research security, says Canada’s chief science advisor
Open science is “not incompatible” with research security and science leaders and policymakers should “demystify” the false dichotomy between the two, according to Mona Nemer, Canada’s chief science advisor. More than a decade ago, EU policymakers were promoting open science, open innovation and open collaboration across the world. It was a political movement that aimed to make scientific research, data, software, publications and methodologies transparent, accessible and reusable for everyone.But that rhetoric has changed over the past few years. After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and Donald Trump came back to power in 2025, international partnerships have become more pragmatic. Countries are trying to implement protectionist policies and governments are increasingly worried about technology espionage. According to Nemer, science can remain open if the sector can come up with improved security protocols that would protect research data from undue manipulation by foreign actors. “If anybody can fiddle with the with the data, then [open science] is actually quite dangerous and quite useless,” she told Science|Business. Universities and research institutions are increasingly vulnerable to attempted espionage and other types of foreign interference. In September, the UK’s domestic counter-intelligence service MI5 issued a security warning against collaborations with the China General Technology Research Institute. And earlier this year, Germany’s Helmholtz Center for Information Security was criticised by federal research minister Dorothee Bär, who told a parliamentary hearing that “existing rules and systems” at the institute “were not suitable” for preventing leaks to China. According to Nemer, universities and research institutions should perhaps follow the example of the private sector, as companies have been able to safeguard their research while still publishing results. “I think that there is a level of research security hygiene that researchers and institutions need to just adopt,” she said. “You don't have to tell Sanofi or IBM how to safeguard their research, which they end up publishing anyway.”While certain areas of research will not be open for collaboration with certain partners, in other areas cooperation is necessary even with researchers based in adversarial countries. “I stress this because politics change,” she said. “Science and politics don't make for good fellows, and whether we like it or not, politics will influence certain things.”Researchers will play an important role in “protecting the integrity of science,” said Nemer. “I think that it's time that there's a commitment to a certain scientific compact, so that citizens don't think that science is actually an open door for espionage and for anti-nationalism.”New partnershipsNemer spoke with Science|Business on the margins of the Hamburg Science Summit on September 17, the day when Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for increased cooperation with the EU, including in science and technology. Canada is looking to strengthen ties with partners in other corners of the world, after the Trump administration threatened to put tariffs on Canadian goods and services and even openly suggested Canada could become the 51st state. In parallel, the US government has indicated it wants to retreat from international science projects, including US collaboration with Europe’s CERN particle accelerator and other big science labs.Related articlesThe stats we need to better understand R&DCanada looks to deepen research and education links with the EUCan researchers trust that AI models won’t leak their ideas?Nemer said the US is still a science “powerhouse,” but Canada and Europe will have to work closely together on global challenges. “It’s important for both [sides], but I think it's also important for the rest of the world, because the cut in funding for development, in health, in regions like Africa and other places, have dramatic effects.” The Trump administration is also planning a review of the Nelson memo, a Biden-era document that mandated that results of federally funded research would be openly available. With that idea being called into question, Nemer said it could be “very disruptive” to scientific collaborations and could jeopardise research on climate change, the Arctic and global health. “When your collaborator suddenly tells you I'm not going to share the data with you as a researcher, if this happens, I think it's very worrisome,” she said. “I'm certainly hoping that a lot of the Canadian institutions, funders, researchers, have started looking at joining forces on databases and using more European research infrastructures,” Nemer added.
Payton Talks Details As Criticism Of Webb Continues
The Denver Broncos are taking plenty of heat for their play calling, but Sean Payton doesn't think that's the problem.
To the Trump Administration, Children’s Health Is an Acceptable Sacrifice
On Children's Environmental Health Day, here's a look at how the Trump administration isn't living up to its promises to protect children's health.
To the Trump Administration, Children’s Health Is an Acceptable Sacrifice
On Children's Environmental Health Day, here's a look at how the Trump administration isn't living up to its promises to protect children's health.
Cottagers best ever XI: Who is Fulham's greatest right winger?
Our ongoing international break series continues, as Fulham's next Premier League match against Ipswich approaches. Next up in the series of naming the Cottagers' best-ever Premier League players comes the right wing position.
Chicago Bulls Defeat Phoenix Suns, 121-117, in Preseason Opener
Rookies Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain and Tobe Awaka each had their moments in the Bulls' first preseason victory.
What Bruce Arians Thinks of Buccaneers' 0-4 Start
The Super Bowl-winning coach preaches patience amid a historic slump, but mounting injuries and a daunting October schedule threaten to derail Tampa Bay’s postseason hopes entirely.
What Bruce Arians Thinks of Buccaneers' 0-4 Start
The Super Bowl-winning coach preaches patience amid a historic slump, but mounting injuries and a daunting October schedule threaten to derail Tampa Bay’s postseason hopes entirely.
The Good, Bad, and Ugly From Dodgers' Series-Clinching Win
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday and booked their ticket to the National League Championship Series, but they still have a lot to improve.
Is Pessimism Surrounding Wizards Head Coach Brian Keefe Deserved?
After amassing just 34 wins over the last two seasons, does Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe have something to prove in 2026-27?
Could Dodgers Face Padres in Southern California NLCS Battle?
Imagine seeing the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres renew their rivalry with a trip to the World Series on the line in the National League Championship Series.
Cleveland Guardians Announce Starting Pitcher for ALDS Game 4
Parker Messick will take the ball for the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox.
This Boston Celtics Observation Should Make Fans Very Excited
How the Celtics circulate the ball will be a major story for the offense this year.
Eric Morris: Oklahoma State Still Working Through Braylin Presley's Eligibility
Braylin Presley is back at Oklahoma State, but his playing status remains uncertain. Eric Morris says the Cowboys are still working through eligibility questions while Presley faces the challenge of learning a new offense four games into the season. Here's the latest on his potential role.
This Key Stat Also Helps Explain Denver’s Struggles
The Denver Broncos defense can't get off the field, and it's been hurting them badly.
Despite Blowback From Ohtani Comments, Travis Hunter was Almost Right
Jacksonville cornerback Travis Hunter was once knocked by comparing himself to the LA superstar
Jazz Defense Wavers in Preseason Loss
Early defensive sparks from new frontcourt faces faded under a barrage of fouls and missed shots, leaving coach Will Hardy with difficult roster questions before the regular season.
Thunder Rookie Aday Mara Passed His First Real Test
The 7-foot-3 Spaniard dominated the paint against Pelicans starters, flashing elite versatility and rim protection that suggests the Thunder have unearthed another high-impact piece for their frontcourt.
Two Washington Nationals Prospects Shine in Arizona Fall League
A pair of Washington Nationals stuck out through the first week of the Arizona Fall League
LeBron James Quickly Puts Joel Embiid Rumor to Bed
LeBron James reportedly called out Joel Embiid for being late to Philadelphia 76ers practice. That report turned out to be false, as James himself shut down the rumor.
Carter Jensen Earns Recognition in MLB Pipeline's All-Rookie Squad
Jensen was named to a prominent group of outstanding rookies in 2026.
Buckeyes' Basketball Drops Really Unique Exhibition Against Cincinnati
The Ohio State Buckeyes Men's Basketball team dropped a really unique exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Wednesday.
Northwestern Opens as Massive Favorite Against Ball State
Northwestern opens as a 34.5-point favorite against Ball State, with the spread climbing to 36.5 ahead of Saturday's Homecoming matchup at New Ryan Field.
Duke Disrespected as Undefeated College Football Team; Upset Predicted
Despite a dominant ground game and an unblemished record, the Blue Devils remain overlooked by critics. Now, an impending clash with Georgia Tech threatens their bid for national respect.
Who Won August and September: Original Films or Franchises?
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) I just heard someone say that if you’re reading a pundit or data analyst, and they don’t tell you that they got anything wrong, they’re not a pundit but an “influencer”. I agree with that. You have to tell your audience when you get things wrong, or they won’t (or shouldn’t) trust you as much. Today, we’ve got another edition of “What I Got Right, What I Got Wrong”. In general, I’m patting myself on the back (and patting very hard) about a few things like IP at the box office, LIV golf, horror films, crowdfunding movies, superheroes, and old people going to the theaters. That said, I also made a couple of data mistakes on the streaming bubble popping and HBO’s datecdotes, so I’m not perfect. But first, I need your feedback... Subscribe Follow-Ups: What Should We Call Mid-Budget Movies Which Aren’t Cinematic Enough for Theaters But Are Too Expensive to Make Money on Streaming? After I asked for feedback on what we should call straight-to-streaming films that are too big to pencil out on streaming but not really big enough to resonate in theaters, I got some great suggestions from you all, including... “Moldilocks” from John Aboud “Little Big Indie” from Travis Frick1 “Midflicks” from Jonathan Funke. “Extra-Medium” from Jona Nwuke. (Read the explanation in the footnote.) Between these and Brandon Katz—who suggested “Bermuda Budget Triangle”, “The Platform Gap” and “The Distribution Deadzone”—we’ve got some excellent suggestions. And they’re better than my suggestion, the “Streaming Budget Dead Zone”, so let’s take a poll! The winning entry becomes the new term. Loading... RIGHT: LIV Golf is Fully Bankrupt…Is Anyone Else Next? A few years ago, I was always a bit perplexed at all the articles I’d read praising LIV Golf and their strategy to disrupt the PGA. LIV Golf, a brand new professional golf league, offered PGA stars ten times what they made on the PGA Tour to join their new league. And folks praised this strategy for its initial “success” in that a lot of big names did indeed leave the PGA. Yeah, of course the players came over. LIV Golf paid them so, so, so much more! But LIV Golf hadn’t discovered a way to increase potential revenue. So think about this in basic business terms… They paid much more in costs… …but had no real way to increase revenue. That’s not a strategy! That’s deficit financing. It won’t work unless you bankrupt the competition (and then turn around and pay those same golfers much, much less). It’s not a sustainable strategy and only lasts as long as the company/person/nation backing it decides they’re cool with losing money. For LIV Golf, that meant Middle East oil wealth, in particular Saudi Arabian money. Clearly, the current Iran War has hurt Middle East finances, so they need to trim their more exorbitant spending. And LIV Golf was part of that trimming. This should be a major warning for others. TGL’s parent company, TMRW Sports, just got a $1 billion valuation, despite TGL’s (the indoor golf league) horrible TV viewership of less than half a million viewers per match. Unrivaled, the women’s basketball league, just secured a $650 valuation, despite its horrible TV viewership and a new rival (Project B) entering the scene next year. To relate this to streaming, Hollywood should ask which streamers may have wealthy patrons funding their losses. (Let’s be clear: Google, Amazon and Apple.) Could those patrons lose their appetite? For Amazon, probably not. But Apple has a new boss, so maybe! WRONG: My Analysis of the Streaming Bubble Was Missing a Week I’m going to be congratulating myself a lot today, but I make mistakes too, like this data goof. When I last compiled the data on the decline in TV shows, I was missing one week at the end of June. If you look at the first image, you can see that one week was mislabelled as “July”. Mainly, this image got updated to show a 27% decline, not 29%: This change doesn’t really impact the overall analysis, but it is two percent better. By the way, through the third quarter, the decline increased and it’s now a 30% decrease since 2022. (I’ll write/visualize this in an upcoming article.) But I want you to trust me and my data. Especially these days, when many people are using LLMs that I know are inserting faulty data into their charts, I want to keep earning my audience’s faith. So that’s the accurate data. RIGHT: IP Remains Very, Very Popular In July, I wrote a giant (and I mean giant) article on Backrooms, Obsession, and the box office, going over what we know, what we don’t know about what works in theaters, looking at YouTubers, IP, the horror genre, comic book movies, and a whole lot more. The month of August really tested a lot of my theses and, being honest, mostly supported my arguments. Let’s start with IP. Looking at 8-Aug (the weekend after Spider-Man: Brand New Day came out) to 18-Sep (the weekend that Resident Evil came out, which I think provides a nice bookend to this time period), there were seven films based on pre-existing IP: Resident Evil (2026) ($126 million) Practical Magic 2 ($65 million) _Insidious: Out of the Furthe_r ($65 million) Coyote Vs. Acme ($59 million) Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie ($53 million) Tony ($15 million) Super Troopers 3 ($7 million) Compare those to the notable original films from the past month—I actually could have included more movies, but here are just thirteen, bringing us to an even twenty films—including.... The End of Oak Street ($54 million) Buddy ($26 million) Mutiny ($15 million) By Any Means ($15 million) The Dog Stars ($14 million) Runner ($14 million) One Night Only ($11 million) Hope ($8 million) Spa Weekend ($7 million) The Uprising ($6 million) Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma ($6 million) Onslaught ($3 million) Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man ($2.8 million) Here’s that in chart form: Five of the top six films in this time period were all based on IP. I made a big chart of films that grossed over $200 million at the box office before Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey hit theaters. Let’s update that chart! By the way, if you want to see how I categorized each film—so another bar chart—here it is: I know that many of my fellow critics/pundits/analysts dislike films based on IP and how Hollywood is making so many of them. And I’m sympathetic to this point of view. As I’ve written many, many times before, you need a balance between existing franchises, new IP, and original films. And Hollywood clearly needs to make more films like Resident Evil (a well-made film from a visionary director) and fewer Practical Magic 2’s (which didn’t get critical or customer buzz). But at some point, critics and pundits need to contend with what audiences are telling them: Movie-goers aren’t showing up to original films. Audiences are speaking with their dollars, telling you they want more IP and franchises. You can try to convince studio heads to make fewer IP-based films and franchises, but the data and numbers aren’t there. Instead, critics need to work harder to convince audiences to show up for original films. Aim your ire/concern at the average person, not studio heads.2 Because they’re just making the films that audiences are telling them to make. WRONG: Original Horror Films Didn’t Break Out I’ll be honest, even though I wrote an article casting some skepticism on the horror genre in July, if you asked me to make a prediction, I would have predicted that, in August, a new, original horror film would have blown up. No, seriously, I just assumed that Obsession and Backrooms presaged a change in audience behavior. But none of the buzzy new original horror films from August—Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Onslaught (not an action film in spite of the ads), The End of Oak Street, Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man, or _Buddy—_broke out. To be clear, exactly one of those films (Buddy) had good “ROI”, but again—I try to be specific in my language—none were “popular” in any broad sense of the word. None of them will be “saving” movies theaters like Backrooms or _Obsession_helped save the summer. The new Insidious film and Resident Evil, both based on IP, were far and away the biggest horror films since July. (We’ll see if this changes in October/Halloween season.) RIGHT: Stay Skeptical about Crowdfunding... I’ve long been skeptical about crowd-investing platforms as one of Hollywood’s saviors, mainly because there’s so much hype/buzz. People need to stay more skeptical about more things, explaining both the potential upside but also the downsides. In particular, the media often hypes crowdfunding at the start and never checks in on the actual results after they’ve come in later. And August gave us our first update! _Ice Cream Man—_directed by Eli Roth—grossed $6 million off of a $5.5 million budget. This is a production of The Horror Section, which was one of the first “crowd investing” studios with 2,400 investors, which means that 2,400 investors probably lost money. They certainly aren’t getting as great of returns as if they had just invested their dollars in the stock market. Hopefully Stiletto (Tagline: “Someone’s Going to Make it Rain Blood!”) does better next month. WRONG: Another Data Goof Here’s another data error. When the first episode of House of the Dragon came out, HBO put out that it had 21.5 million viewers in the first three days, and I read that to mean in the US…but no, it was global. So my US-only datecdotes charts shouldn’t have included it. We never got US-only numbers for the first episode, but for the final episode, HBO put out that it had 11 million US viewers. (And that global dropped to 21 million viewers.) Here’s the updated chart (which I’ve since used in the Streaming Ratings Report): Still, this show is absolutely huge. RIGHT: Superhero Films Remain Very, Very Popular After Supergirl flopped, I read a few takes that “comic book movies are going the way of the Western”. Post-Spider-Man: Brand New Day, that take didn’t age well. To be fair, I have a very nuanced take on the superhero genre right now; it’s down right now, for a lot of reasons. But it’s not “dead”. Maybe _Spider-_Man is just a really popular character? I saw that take, and it’s a fair counter-argument. (But pundits arguing that superhero movies were dead should have mentioned this $1.5 billion counter-argument…) But is it just Spider-Man? The next Avengers film already has $50 million in pre-sales (and I was skeptical that that film would do well) and the Avengers: End Game re-release topped the box office two weekends ago (over three original films). And I wouldn’t bet against Batman or Superman. So maybe it’s just Spider-Man, Batman, Superman and the Avengers. Oh, and Deadpool, of course. And Black Panther. And Wolverine. And probably the X-Men. Plus a well-made Wonder Woman or the Hulk film could break out. But that’s it! It’s just those ten characters/teams. Oh, what’s that? Lanterns is also doing well on HBO? (See previous section…) To be fair, I’m actually pretty sympathetic to the argument that more popular characters—like Spider-Man and Batman—anchor more popular films. In fact, I made that exact argument three years ago when I first wrote about the “Marvel-cession”. In many ways, you can blame The Guardians of the Galaxy for fooling Marvel Studios (and the rest of us) into believing that any character could pop. It turns out, the list of iconic characters is probably smaller than most people think. But it’s probably too early to say that superhero films and comic book movies are dead unless “death” means a slight decline over a longtime. RIGHT: Who Killed Theaters? Old People I get frustrated whenever I see headlines or analysis about how young people are “returning” to theaters. As I’ve detailed(for years), young people have always powered the US box office, despite narratives about “kids these days” and their “phones”. Really, what’s changed post-2020/pandemic is that old people aren’t going to the movies nearly as much. This summer, I saw a movie (from an older director) in a theater near a retirement community, and multiple older people at the theater were talking about how this was their first time seeing a movie in years. I dislike personal anecdotes, so YouGov can fill in the data, best summarized by this headline: “Who killed movie theaters? Not the youths”. According to them, 64% of people aged 18-29 have seen a movie in the last year, but only 30% of 65-and-older. 20% of 18-29 have seen a movie in theaters in the last week and 42% in the last month. Here’s the polling data: Most concerning? Many Americans (17%) think theaters are a worse or much worse experience than watching films at home. Slight WRONG: Hadestown Opens Big A live theater capture of the Broadway musical, Hadestown, made $20 million at the US box office, which begs the question: was I wrong to be skeptical about musicals a few years ago? Yes and no. On the one hand, $20 million is a far cry from being “popular”, so yeah, the genre isn’t that popular overall and Hadestown is one of the more popular musicals from recent years (i.e. the “Taylor Swift Data Fallacy” in action). On the other, I doubt filming this cost all that much, and I don’t think that they spent much on marketing, so this is a good source of ancillary revenue. Smaller Updates WRONG: As I mentioned in a Streaming Ratings Report, I underestimated the budget for Enola Holmes 3. It probably cost more like $50 million, if not more. But... I’m not sure that it really matters? At sub-10 million hours, prices have to come down to make this work. WRONG: Netflix is giving Ink a 27-day in theaters! To quote the kids/YouTubers these days, let’s go! Now I might actually have a chance to see Danny Boyle’s latest in theaters. I’d complained about this in a “Coming Soon” section, but I was heartened to read that Netflix is giving multiple films longer theatrical windows this year. RIGHT: Netflix is sending 4-5 films per year to theaters. Netflix is slowly but surely sending more and more films to theaters, as I cautiously predicted earlier this year. For now, it’s just three big films and a number of awards contenders, but still, this is great news. And they’ll be releasing box office grosses! Just this week, Ted Sarandos confirmed that KPop Demon Hunters 2 will come to theaters (and my guess is it performs in the box office top ten at a minimum). WRONG: Angel has 3 million subscribers! How do I know this? Well, they told Deadline, who reported it. I marked this as “wrong”, since they’ve doubled their subscribers in one year but, you know, they don’t really have a hit film to speak of and they’re still losing money. WRONG: Furious was only renewed for one more season. I accidentally wrote “two more seasons” in my latest “Renewals, Cancellations, Un-Orders and Removals Update”. RIGHT: House of David is ending with its third season. In July, Prime Video renewed House of David for a third season, as I just wrote in my latest “Renewals and Cancellations” report. Well, now it’s ending after that third season. Why? As I’ve been writing, its viewership wasn’t great. I got feedback that this show didn’t cost very much, but it cost enough that its limited viewership didn’t save it. WRONG: Adults was a Hulu original! So I missed Adults when it first came out last year; I saw that it aired on FX and just assumed that it was a linear-first program. Turns out, it aired three episodes on FX, but binge-released the rest of its episodes the next day on Hulu. Huh. So I should have covered it last year! But I just wrote about it. 1 “When I was a kid in the 90s, if you wore a t-shirt to school that wasn’t too big and also wasn’t too small, but somehow didn’t quite fit, we’d say you were wearing an “extra-medium” shirt.” 2 As always, a huge exception is Disney, which barely makes anything original anymore.