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SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 19: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers scrambles against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on October 19, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

It wasn’t the prettiest game and, at times, was quite a scary one, but the San Francisco 49ers found a way to edge past the Washington Commanders on Monday night to improve to 6-0 on the season.

Heading into the game with injury questions once again, the 49ers lost Mike Evans just before halftime. But their 17-point lead was too much to overcome, despite a furious comeback by Jayden Daniels and Co., allowing the 49ers to improve to 6-0 with the Atlanta Falcons up next before the bye week.

Here are three quick takeaways from the 49ers win over the Commanders on Monday night.

Fast start pays off

One of my keys to the game for the 49ers was getting off to a fast start. Obviously, that’s important in any game, but it felt extra vital in this one.

We’ve seen the 49ers operate well in the clutch over the past two weeks against the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks, thanks to quality play from Brock Purdy, but I pointed to Evans’s injury status as a big reason why an early lead would be key.

Getting off to a fast start could ease some of the pressure off a clearly-banged up Evans, while also allowing the 49ers to remain balanced and the Commanders to get even more one-dimensional. That all turned out to be true, as the 49ers offense couldn’t get going without Evans in the second half.

One gripe from Kyle Shanahan in this game was also the 49ers’ lack of balance in the second half from a play-calling perspective over the final quarter. The 49ers went pass-pass-pass on two consecutive drives to start the fourth quarter, with both resulting in three-and-outs. The 1st started with a Brock Purdy sack, derailing the drive, while Purdy was sacked on second down on the second drive.

Washington also excelled in the pass game, with Jayden Daniels going for 300 passing yards, despite their run game producing just 53 yards on 3.1 yards per carry. That’s all to say: it was extremely important the 49ers got off to a lead, as the hole proved too far for the Commanders to dig out of in the second half.

Third and fourth down execution

The 49ers didn’t win the time of possession battle, mainly because the Commanders had the ball for nearly 80 percent of the fourth quarter. But they did win the late-down battle, which was also a key of mine heading into the game.

Coming in, the 49ers were the second-most efficient offense in the NFL, which meant they weren’t getting to third downs often, ranking 32nd in the NFL in third downs per game. But when they did get there, they still converted at a high rate, ranking first in the NFL coming into the game.

Meanwhile, while the Commanders were a solid defense on early downs, they’ve really struggled on third downs, ranking 28th in the NFL in EPA allowed per play on third downs and 24th in the NFL in conversion rate.

Through three quarters on Monday, the 49ers were 7 of 11 on third downs and 2 of 2 on fourth downs. So, in essence, they converted 9 of their 11 late-down opportunities, and that resulted in four scoring drives on six opportunities through three quarters, with the other two being Christian McCaffrey’s fumble and a punt.

With the pass game options looking as they did, and the Commanders’ defense coming in as a solid run defense, it felt like this one could be a game with longer drives, and that proved to be the case for the 49ers. They had drives of 9, 8, 7, 14, and 11 plays through the first three quarters, but executed well on later downs to keep them going.

Now, of course, the 49ers ended the game with three three-and-outs. But they also did a really good job defensively on later downs. The Commanders were just 3 of 12 on third downs and 1 of 3 on fourth downs, and it made a huge difference.

To start the game, the 49ers forced a field goal on a successful Washington drive, got a sack on third down for a three-and-out, and forced a turnover on downs as the Commanders got to 4th & 2 on the 49ers 13-yard line. That’s three key late-down stops resulting in only three points.

San Francisco also got a sack near midfield on third down on Washington’s opening drive of the second half. Then, after allowing two touchdown drives, the 49ers had multiple late-down stops. On Washington’s second-to-last drive, the 49ers forced an incompletion on third down and got a fourth-down sack, which was wiped out by an illegal contact. On the next set of downs, though, they got another third-down stop before Malik Mustapha’s big pass breakup forced a turnover on downs.

Of course, on the final drive, the 49ers got a sack on Daniels on third down to end the game on the final play.

Overall, the 49ers offense executed quite well on third and fourth downs through three quarters, setting themselves up in a good position, while the defense consistently came together with clutch plays on late downs to stop a very quality Commanders passing offense.

Some step up, while others struggle to

As in any close game, the 49ers don’t win this one without consistent play from some and clutch play from others.

We have to continue to praise Brock Purdy for his performances. The 49ers quarterback kept the ball out of harm’s way and completed 21 of 29 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown. He continued to hit explosives to his pass-catcher group, despite the injuries, and had a couple of savvy third-down scrambles to extend drives.

He’s seeing the field at a high level and isn’t making mistakes, while conducting a very efficient offense. Purdy averaged 9.1 yards per play, and it could’ve been more if some other plays were made in the second half.

Mustapha deserves praise, not only for his huge fourth-quarter play, but for his overall start to the season. As I’ve said the last few weeks, he’s been vital for Raheem Morris’s defense as a glue piece in the secondary.

On the defensive line, Romello Height continues to stack some really good games. He’s been a shoutout the last two weeks, and he played very well on Monday night, recording six pressures with his 0.5 sacks. Keion White, Mykel Williams, Gracen Halton, and Osa Odighizuwa all made key plays as well, as the 49ers pass rush got 21 pressures as a whole.

I have to also point out the quality play of Jaden Dugger, who has really broken out the last two weeks in Dre Greenlaw’s absence. Dugger had a team-high 11 tackles, and his versatility, which was a big talking point in the offseason, is showing out. He had multiple pressures again on Monday.

Then, even completely battered with injuries, Mike Evans had some big early plays that set up the 49ers scoring drives. That was key because the 49ers receivers were not targeted at all in the second half, with that group struggling to make plays. George Kittle had a strong first half as well, with five catches for 69 yards and a touchdown, but couldn’t come down with a key play on a third down in the second half that led to a quick punt.

The 49ers offensive line also had another very solid game, creating some key holes in the run game against a defense that ranked top 10 against the run coming into the week. Brock Purdy was also pressured on just 7 of his 34 dropbacks, despite being blitzed nearly 45 percent of the time.

One note to make: the 49ers benched Upton Stout again for a portion of the game, this time late in the fourth quarter. Raheem Morris initially had Ashtyn Davis in as a big nickel, then subbed him out as well after giving up a big play and committing a penalty. The 49ers then went with Deommodore Lenoir in the slot and Jack Jones outside to end the game.

Stout played just 28 of the 67 defensive snaps. He was credited with giving up three catches on four targets for 22 yards and a touchdown, per PFF.

I also do want to touch on Kyle Shanahan’s playcalling to end the game here as well. I mentioned earlier how Shanahan went pass-pass-pass on two consecutive fourth quarter three-and-outs, which backfired on the 49ers.

While he clearly wanted to remain aggressive, it was an interesting strategy given how San Francisco’s pass catchers looked and how the run game had been working to a degree. That kept a gassed defense on the field for over 11 minutes in the fourth quarter.

As we talk about some ups and downs, I do want to also touch on the Commanders side of things, as it was another week of questionable game management from Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels. Daniels threw the ball away on an early turnover on downs at the 49ers 13-yard line, taking points off the board there.

Then, on the final two drives for the Commanders, Quinn elected to go for it twice: on 4th & 8 at the 49ers 29-yard line with 3:01 left down 23-17, and on 4th & 3 at the 17-yard line coming out of the two-minute warning.

It was an interesting decision, given how the Commanders defense had just forced two straight three-and-outs. Washington also had all three of its timeouts, plus the two-minute warning, and ended up burning the first of the three ahead of the 4th & 8, which was bailed out by a penalty.

Had Washington kicked, they would’ve been in a much better situation late, needing only a field goal to tie on their final drive rather than a touchdown.

Daniels, for as good as he played in bringing the Commanders back, also took some very poor sacks in addition to the throwaway. Those were some costly plays by the Commanders in their loss.

Coming off their biggest win of the season, the Washington Huskies will enjoy a restful weekend on the shores of the Puget Sound. Following a 38-26 win over Purdue, Washington will enter its bye week before preparing for the final five games of the regular season.

Although the Huskies boast just a 4-3 record, far below preseason expectations, the week off presents an opportunity to get healthy and carry the momentum through the end of the season.

Not only has Washington suffered mightily from injuries this season, but a case of the flu also managed to make its way through the locker room last week. Outside of those ruled out for the season with injury, UW had five players miss last Friday's game, including quarterback Demond Williams Jr., Jedd Fisch spoke on his battered squad during Friday's postgame press conference.

"I didn't know if Trey (Cooley) was going to be available for this game, and we had the flu hit our program pretty hard. We had 15 guys miss practice on Tuesday, and we had 18 guys miss on Wednesday; he was one of those guys. So Trey didn't practice all week with us until, I think, the walkthrough. So, we had to find different ways to get (Dezmen Roebuck) in the backfield because outside we had Ryken (Moon) and Brian (Bonner Jr.) Those were our two backs going into this game. Ansu (Sanoe) couldn't travel with us because he had the flu as well."

The final injury report for Washington as they prepare to take on Purdue pic.twitter.com/xBfRURVDC3

— Roman Tomashoff (@rtomashoff34) October 16, 2026

It doesn't take an expert to tell you that when flu-like symptoms occur, the best thing to do is travel across the country and play football in cold weather. Fortunately for Fisch's team, they won't have to worry about that, as they won't step onto the field until Halloween night against Nebraska.

Not only will the bye give the locker room a chance to overcome sickness and injuries, but also provide an opportunity to re-evaluate the upcoming schedule. Due to the chaos that has ensued across the nation in the last few weeks, Washington's upcoming schedule looks a bit more manageable. After heading to Lincoln, the Huskies will face Penn State, Michigan State, No. 6 Indiana, and Oregon. With the Nittany Lions and Ducks falling out of the top-25 in recent weeks, those matchups suddenly don't look quite as daunting.

Take into consideration that Fisch's offense is coming off its best offensive performance in conference play, and Washington looks to have a real chance to be competitive in all of their remaining games. But if there's one thing to take away from the first seven weeks of the season, it's that expectations can change in the blink of an eye.

Either way, Washington gets some much-needed rest before looking to catch fire to cap off the 2026 campaign.

This article originally appeared on Huskies Wire: Washington Football Gets Rest Before Gearing Up For Final Five Games

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The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has a new in-venue announcer.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Fox Sports’ lead soccer play-by-play announcer John Strong will succeed Michael J. LaFave, who spent 25 years as the “Voice of Westminster,” when the WKCDS returns to New York City in February 2027 for its 151st installment.

Strong, who has been the play-by-play for the Masters Agility Championship and hosted the Best of Breed competition for the past seven years for Fox, will make the call on Netflix, after the streamer announced last month that for the first time it would stream the event’s evening group judging and Best in Show competition, which it touted as “the Super Bowl, Met Gala, Olympics, and Broadway opening night of the dog world, all rolled into one.”

“As the legacy of Westminster continues, we are overjoyed to welcome John back to the show in this exciting new role,” Dr. Donald Sturz, president of The Westminster Kennel Club, said. “John has called some of the world’s most historic sporting moments, including some of Westminster’s very own. We know he will bring his signature flair, expert commentary, and genuine love of dogs to every moment leading up to Best in Show.”

Strong, who has called the FIFA World Cup and Major League Soccer, said that he is “humbled and honored” to assume the role.

“I look forward to honoring the legacy of Westminster and celebrating the future of this beloved sporting event while lending my passion for dogs and live sports experience to the world’s top canine competitors,” he added.

The daytime breed competitions at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center will stream live on The Westminster Kennel Club’s website and YouTube channel on January 30, and the 14th annual Masters Agility Championship will be taped and streamed on Netflix at a later date. The WKCDS will live stream on Netflix from Madison Square Garden on February 1-2.

Netflix’s acquisition of the Westminster Dog Show reunites it with Monday Night Raw, which the streamer also has the rights to, opening the door for the dog show to pre-empt the wrestling program, a great cable television tradition. Netflix will cross-promote the events, and only time will tell whether Bert Kreischer shows up to parade some dogs around.

The post John Strong announced as new voice of Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Ryan Rollins is expected to shoulder more responsibility for the Milwaukee Bucks after the Giannis Antetokounmpo era in Cream City came to an end. After a breakout campaign, Rollins will also share backcourt duties with newly acquired Bucks guard Tyler Herro.

“I think the biggest thing with us is pushing the pace and creating early offense… me and him have good communication… the more we play we’ll understand each other more,” Rollins commented during his media availability when talking about his new backcourt partner in Herro.

The Bucks new backcourt with Tyler Herro and Ryan RollinsFeb 24, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) looks for a shot against Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The Bucks acquired Tyler Herro from the Miami Heat in a deal that sent two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and veteran forward Bobby Portis to Miami. Losing Antetokounmpo leaves a major gap on both ends of the floor, but Rollins and Herro could help ease the loss through their combined scoring and playmaking abilities.

Milwaukee is adding a proven scorer and capable facilitator in Herro, who has earned Sixth Man of the Year honors during his career. The 26 year old has played 394 NBA games, averaging 19.5 points and 4.1 assists per contest. He has also converted 45.0 percent of his field goal attempts and 38.2 percent of his three pointers since entering the league after his time with Kentucky.

Oct 30, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) reacts in the 4th quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

After a productive 2025-2026 campaign, Rollins aims to carry that momentum into the next season. He finished the year averaging 17.3 points, 5.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee opens the new season Wednesday, facing the Washington Wizards away from home.

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SAN FRANCISCO – Atlanta Dream coach Karl Smesko’s facial expression never changed as he watched Angel Reese warm up for Game 2 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries.  

The newly crowned Defensive Player of the Year Reese practiced her shot all around the court, and Smesko’s lips stayed in the same straight line as his eyebrows maintained a furrowed focus from the baseline under the basket. 

Her gaze never seemed to make its way toward her coach. Viewing Reese’s pregame routine is what Smesko has always done, and she was focused on the rim.

When Reese finally looked at Smesko, in one of the final private moments before tipoff, her facial expression foreshadowed the historic stat to come in the Dream’s 79-65 win over the Valkyries Monday, Oct. 19, at Chase Center. 

”Going into the locker room, the first person I made eye contact with was Angel, and I'm like, ‘Oh I like this look. I like this look,’” Smesko said. “She was just fantastic, on both ends of the floor. Just a superior performance.” 

Reese posted a 30-point, 16-rebound double-double to fuel the Dream’s first Finals victory across four series in franchise history. The performance evened the series 1-1 after the Atlanta fell 68-64 in Game 1, where Reese didn't score at all in the second half and took three shots in the final 26 minutes. 

Monday, she already had 15 points in her first 16 minutes in the game. 

“I let the team down last game,” Reese said. “So I just wanted to make sure I came out tonight and left my mark and did whatever I could to get the win. And I think I did that.”  

When asked what changed in Game 2, Reese had an easy answer:  “I was hungry. We wanted one and we felt like we let one slip away.” 

More: Angel Reese double-double helps Dream even WNBA Finals vs. Valkyries: Highlights

Reese’s energy is unmatched

At 24 years old, Reese entered Monday’s game as the youngest player in the Dream’s starting lineup and came out of it as the youngest player to record 30 points and 15 rebounds in a WNBA postseason game in league history. 

Reese joined Jonquel Jones, Lisa Leslie, Candace Parker, Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson as the only players to accomplish such a feat – doing so just days after Stewart and Jones encouraged Reese to “Go get it.. Keep going and keep pushing,” despite being on the wrong end for the Dream’s sweep of the New York Liberty in the semifinals, Reese said. 

This is the impact Dream guard Rhyne Howard imagined when Reese arrived to the team via a trade from the Chicago Sky this offseason. 

“She's going to be the youngest to set a lot of these records with just how good of a player she is and still being in her third season,” Howard told USA TODAY after the win. “Seeing her come out tonight, she had a completely different mindset. Nobody was satisfied with the outcome of Game 1.

"She came out and she really set the tone and we followed her lead.” 

Howard, who set a WNBA Finals single-game record with six steals Monday night, wasn’t the only Dream players to say the team goes as Reese goes. 

From Reese’s signature chest bumps to encouraging punches after good plays, Howard described Reese as less talk and more action. But that doesn’t mean Reese is afraid to use her words. 

In the third quarter of Game 2, Reese stomped on the court and walked back on defense after her calls for the ball weren’t met with a pass. A few minutes later, she yelled “give me the (expletive) ball!” multiple times in transition. 

That didn’t bother Atlanta point guard Jordin Canada, who finished with 13 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds.

"Angel is such a generational talent, just to see her thrive in the Finals has been really special to watch," Canada said. "You can just see that she wants it really bad. We feed off her energy."

More: WNBA Finals winners and losers include Angel Reese's tenacity, Valkyries' starters

Reese breaks Valkyries game plan 

There was a frenzied glint in Reese’s eyes as she went in takeover mode against the WNBA's best defense in front of what many players have described as the league's loudest fan base. 

It was a reminder of what has earned Reese her “Loco Cinco” nickname, although it’s a less popular one than her many “Barbie” monikers. 

More known for basketball insanity is Valkyries Natalie Nakase, who seemed woefully aware Reese’s dominance was looming before Monday’s game even began. 

When Nakase was reminded in her pregame interview with reporters that Reese came out of Game 1 saying she needed to be more aggressive, the Valkyries coach was asked how her team could defend a determined Reese without fouling. 

“Don’t let her touch it,” Nakase said, eventually laughing.

"She’s a tough coverage, even when she has the ball. She just drives with force. So it’s just taking away the shot that she wants… I’m looking forward to our four best quarters of defense. It will be, today.” 

Under Nakase’s breath, the words “it better be,” came out almost like a prayer. One that went unanswered.

For Valkyries center Kiah Stokes, it wasn’t hard to pinpoint how Reese — who shot 10-of-16 from the field and 9-of-11 from the field —  broke the Valkyries’ game plan. 

“She does a great job of taking advantage of mismatches. She just has a great motor. She works really hard. She makes it difficult not to foul her. She can finish with her right and her left hand,” Stokes said of Reese. “So we  really just got to get back to the drawing board and see what else we can come up with.” 

Game 3, when it tips off Wednesday at State Farm Arena an Atlanta, will tell how much the Valkyries defensive adjustments will matter if Reese simply decides once again she’s not losing.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Angel Reese said she let Dream down. Her Game 2 response was historic

It’s never too early to start looking toward next year. Especially with the Pittsburgh Pirates’ offseason officially underway.

Here’s a way-too-early 2027 Opening Day lineup prediction for the Pirates at the end of October. (This lineup prediction assumes Pittsburgh will see a right-hander for the first game of next season and that everyone is healthy for the first game of the season.)

Way-Too-Early Pirates 2027 Opening Day Lineup Prediction

• Konnor Griffin - SS
• Bryan Reynolds - LF
• Oneil Cruz - CF
• Ryan O’Hearn - DH
• Esmerlyn Valdez - RF
• Spencer Horwitz - 1B
• Rafael Flores - C
• Jacob Gonzalez - 3B
• Nick Gonzales - 2B

Jun 29, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Bryan Reynolds (10) celebrates win with shortstop Jared Triolo (19) and right fielder Billy Cook (25) against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

At this point, there’s no reason to believe that Pittsburgh’s starting lineup will look drastically different from the starting nine Don Kelly used for the majority of the 2026 season.

With Pittsburgh’s young core in place, the front office will likely rely on development and growth to lead the charge next season, whether that’s the best game plan or not.

With that in mind, let’s break down this potential starting lineup.

Starting at the top, Konnor Griffin settled in nicely at the top of the lineup as his rookie season carried on. He had a .742 in 112 at-bats batting first, and a .818 in 80 at-bats leading off in an inning in his first big-league season.

From there, Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz are Pittsburgh’s next best hitters and give the Pirates some balance in their lineup, too.

Rafael Flores deserves to be the Opening Day starter after his .858 OPS season, albeit with some questionable defense. Ryan O’Hearn had a solid first season in Pittsburgh and can play first base, right field, and DH as needed.

This is where things get interesting for the Pirates.

For one, the one player not mentioned here, of course, is Brandon Lowe, Pittsburgh’s best player from the 026 season, who is set to hit free agency. The front office has made a lot of surprising news over the last calendar year, but they still haven’t shown the willingness to hand out a long-term contract.

Lowe will be looking for a massive payday after a career year as he enters his age-32 season. With Pittsburgh historically not giving out contracts of this caliber, it’s hard to see it happening until proven otherwise.

If Lowe doesn’t return to Pittsburgh, that opens up several options for the Pirates across the diamond. Nick Gonzales makes the most sense as the starter there. Jared Triolo could be an option, too. Both of these players could also be an option at the hot corner, too.

While this prediction may not be the most exciting in terms of any big offseason moves, it’s certainly realistic, considering how the Pirates have operated over the last decade.

The Vancouver Canucks (2-7-1) return home from a six-game road trip on Tuesday as they battle the Carolina Hurricanes (7-2-1). This will be the second and final meeting between these two teams, with the Hurricanes picking up a 7-2 victory earlier this year. For the Canucks, their focus will be on snapping the current losing streak, which, heading into Tuesday, sits at seven games.

Vancouver needs to be on their A-game if they want to snap their losing streak on Tuesday. That means finishing their checks and not allowing Carolina extended shifts in the offensive zone. If the Canucks get caught puck-watching, the Hurricanes will find ways to make them pay on the scoreboard. 

Tuesday will also serve as a chance to remember former colour commentator John Garrett, who passed away earlier this year. As per the team, players will be wearing special shirts pre-game while a special presentation is scheduled at some point in the evening. Garrett was beloved in the city as well as across the league and will be remembered by fans for years to come. 

Players To Watch:

Jonathan Lekkerimäki: 

Through 10 games, Jonathan Lekkerimäki looks like a completely different player than he did last year. He is stronger on pucks and is looking more confident at both ends of the ice. The next stage of Lekkerimäki's development will be getting more pucks on net, as when he gets his wrist shot off, he can do some damage on the scoresheet. 

Jalen Chatfield:

Jalen Chatfield has developed into one of Carolina's most trusted defenders. The 30-year-old has three points in 10 games so far this year, but is averaging 20:28 of ice time per night. If Chatfield keeps putting together strong performances, he could be looking at a massive pay raise this off-season. 

Vancouver Canucks (2–7–1): 

Points: 

Elias Pettersson: 3–7–10

Paul Cotter: 4–3–7

Brock Boeser: 2–5–7

Linus Karlsson: 2-5-7

Jonathan Lekkerimäki: 2-4-6

Goaltenders: 

Kevin Lankinen: 1–6–0

Leevi Meriläinen: 1–1–1

Carolina Hurricanes (7-2-1)

Points:

Sebastian Aho: 6-8-14

Andrei Svechnikov: 6-5-11

Jackson Blake: 1-7-8

Mark Jankowski: 6-1-7

Shayne Gostisbehere: 2-5-7

Goaltenders: 

Pyotr Kochetkov: 5-0-0

Brandon Bussi: 2-2-1

Game Information: 

Start time: 7:00 pm PT 

Venue: Rogers Arena

Television: Sportsnet

Radio: KiSS West Coast 

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5. Terry McLaurin Injured, Latest Updates After Commanders WR Was Carted Off vs. 49ers  Bleacher Report

Paxton and Talarico campaign in Texas and the NBA’s second apron dilemma: Morning Rundown  NBC News

1. SpaceX launches its 'Starfall' return capsule for 2nd time ever (video)  Space
2. SpaceX launches Starfall reentry capsule, 31 customer payloads on Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission  Spaceflight Now
3. SpaceX launches second Starfall reentry vehicle  SpaceNews
4. SpaceX launches Starfall capsule for 2nd time as investors await earnings (SPCX:NASDAQ)  Seeking Alpha
5. Why SpaceX is making a play for 'microgravity'  MarketWatch

1. Trump announces $8 billion for farmers to offset soaring diesel costs  Yahoo Finance
2. Trump Administration Announces $8 Billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program  USDA (.gov)
3. Trump administration announces $8 billion farm relief plan as fuel, fertilizer costs bite  CNN
4. US to launch $8 billion support program for farmers to offset diesel costs, Trump says  Reuters
5. US Equity Futures Mostly Lower Pre-Bell as Trump Unveils $8 Billion Plan to Help US Farmers Offset Diesel Costs  Yahoo Finance

1. Portuguese police clear housing protest camps, arresting 55  Reuters
2. ‘We are suffocating’: protests spread to Lisbon and Milan as housing and living cost tensions intensify  The Guardian
3. Lisbon police arrest 55 housing protesters and clear Rossio tent camp  Euronews.com
4. Dozens Detained in Lisbon After Police Remove Protest Encampment  Bloomberg.com
5. Portugal sees protests over cost of living and housing crisis as demonstrations sweep Europe  Yahoo

1. One UI 9 Release Date: 5 More Galaxy Phones Get Android 17 Update  Forbes
2. Galaxy S23 Gets One UI 9 With Android 17 — but Not Everywhere Yet  TechRepublic
3. Galaxy A36 owners can finally download the stable One UI 9 update  Android Central
4. One UI 9 on the Galaxy S24, S25, and S26: What’s different?  SamMobile
5. Samsung confirms One UI 9 status bar bug with no fix date in sight  Trusted Reviews