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It was hard work for sure. And heart, determination, resilience. Plus the talent and skill of Troy Parrott and others. But maybe it's also OK to be open to the fact that we got lucky. Bounces of the ball could have gone different ways. The ref could have had a different opinion on a billionaire's elbows. Sure, you make your own luck. But sometimes, the randomness of the universe also comes along to give you a little helping hand.

On Snotmotions subject matter Kate says: "The aesthetics of sport, the motion and movements in sport, and the fact that there isn't much talking is very interesting from an animation point of view." Tennis is known for powered pitches and anime-fight-scene-like grunting; a ripe playground for Snotmotion's N° 02 short. "Animating a tennis serve was surprisingly tricky, but it forced us to study the timing and rhythm of the action in a new way," Jordy says. Paying close attention to timing, both Kate and Jordy switch hats from animators to foley artists. "We sit upstairs, at our desk making all sorts of strange noises to match the scenes," says Kate.

A man walking past a group of strangers near Van Ness Avenue and California Street in SF was hit by stray bullets Friday night around 11:50 pm. The group, who may have been arguing at the time, fled the scene, and the victim was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. A trial will proceed against David Pokorny, 45, of El Cerrito who is suspected of threatening to torture and kill Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.

On this 24th day of the government shutdown, both the House and Senate are out of session. President Trump leaves tonight for Asia. The administration has instructed thousands of workers at the Centers for Medicare &Medicaid Services t0 return to work, without pay, on Monday. ( HuffPost) Air traffic controllers will miss a paycheck Tuesday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said flight delays and cancellations could occur if controllers don't keep showing up to work without pay.

A-ha, the easiest fill-in question on a Friday ever. Are you just watching Game 6, which could be the final game of the "2025 Championship Season," or is there something more topically relevant also going on? Are you perhaps combining the two, somehow? (If you're towards the East Coast and have kiddos, the candy-gathering is probably done before the game starts;

A mourner holds a photo of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga outside his house after his death Photograph: Simon Maina/AFP/Getty Images Firefighters try to extinguish a fire in a residential district of Las Pinas, where close to 100 families have been left homeless Photograph: Francis R Malasig/EPA Relatives of one of several people who died in a fire gather outside the garment factory where she worked Photograph: AFP/Getty Images

Alexa Plus is coming to a bunch of Amazon's new and current Fire TV hardware. Just like before, you can summon the new, improved version of Alexa with your voice, but it's designed to be much more helpful and better at fetching context-sensitive information about things happening onscreen that you might normally reach for your phone to find. The company shared some ways in which Alexa Plus supercharges its X-Ray feature that tells you more about the content you're watching on Prime Video.

Happily, The Atlantic's garden bursts with the former and is almost entirely lacking in the latter, and in this new project of daily quizzes, I get to share a bunch of that trivia with you, curious readers. So set down the Snapple cap and stop to smell the blooms-is that geranium?-with questions from recently published stories. To get these questions in your inbox every day, sign up for The Atlantic Monday, September 29, 2025

Americans bring flair to capital as many delight in a chance to connect with familial homeland More than 70,000 people descended on Dublin to see the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Minnesota Vikings in Croke Park on Sunday with pomp, pageantry and a protest following American football across the Atlantic.

Tickets go on sale at 10 am unless otherwise noted. MUSIC Dirty Dancing in Concert Keller Auditorium (Jan 20, 2026) Dogs in a Pile Wonder Ballroom (Jan 24, 2026) GoldFord: Space of the Heart Tour Revolution Hall (Apr 5, 2026) Health x Carpenter Brut Roseland Theater (Apr 3, 2026) JADE - That's Showbiz Baby! The Tour Crystal Ballroom (Feb 5, 2026) New Year's Eve with Eagles of Death Metal Crystal Ballroom (Wed Dec 31)

A makeshift camp for people displaced by the Israeli military's renewed air and ground assault on the Gaza Strip, which it says is aimed at eliminating Hamas fighters Photograph: Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP/Getty Images Demonstrators who are part of the Let's Block Everything' protest, which is calling for a halt to arms shipments to Israel in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, march near the Colosseum Photograph: Andreas Solaro/AFP/Getty Images

We won the city championships and another team tried to kick me out of the league,

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 27, the 239th day of 2025. There are 126 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 27, 2011, Hurricane Irene made landfall in the United States; the storm would be responsible for 49 total deaths and more than $14 billion in damage. Also on this date: In 1883, the island volcano Krakatoa erupted with a series of cataclysmic explosions.

Steveson, who in the past had pursued a career with professional wrestling's WWE, is set to appear at LFA 217 on September 12, 2025, per promotion officials.

Anthony Stolarz expressed his relationship with fellow Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll, stating, "We kind of understand that we all want the same thing and we're pushing each other, but we really don't let that affect us off the ice."

Colin Cummings, regarded as the GOAT of air hockey, approaches his sixth world title defense uniquely, balancing his sport with new parental responsibilities and a job in Hawaii.

I had it in DC with one of my players who got racially abused and he was crying on my chest. I was holding him as he was crying on my chest.

Livvy Dunne announced her retirement from gymnastics in April 2024 after achieving outstanding scores that led Louisiana State University to a national championship.

The Valkyries suffered their worst home loss since their season opener in a 79-63 defeat against the physical and skilled Atlanta Dream.

During his tenure, Bill Belichick led the New England Patriots to a record six Super Bowl victories, showcasing his unmatched coaching ability in professional football.

Scheffler erased a four-shot deficit in five holes and delivered a chip-in from 82 feet for birdie on the 17th, sealing victory at the BMW Championship.

The U.S. Open is heavily attended but starts with qualifying play on August 24 in Queens, NY, featuring mixed doubles that conclude before the main draw begins.

A man dressed as a 1940s police officer controls traffic during the Lytham 1940s Weekend in Lancashire.

The Dodgers have long been the ruling power in the National League West, champions of the division 11 times in the last 12 years.

Golf has dominated screens this summer, showcasing events from Rory McIlroy's Masters win to the release of Happy Gilmore 2, energizing the sport's popularity.

Jude Bellingham brings a modern elegance and quiet confidence to a collection that pushes tailoring forward with sharp lines and sleek silhouettes designed to move with you.

The incident occurred at the 6:35 mark in the second quarter when the Sun's Bria Hartley and the Sky's Rebecca Allen were battling for a rebound. Allen appeared to grab the right arm of Hartley, who responded by shoving Allen to the ground. Allen then grabbed Hartley by her jersey.

The Portland Trail Blazers reportedly have a new owner after selling to a group led by Tom Dundon, which assures the team will remain in Portland.