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Photo courtesy: CFL.ca Edmonton did something no other team in the West Division has been able to do this year: beat the Calgary Stampeders. Amazing performances from all three phases, and a stellar evening from Justin Rankin, gave the Elks a 31-19 win and put them back in the playoff conversation. Here are my thoughts on the game. Rankin up The biggest crowd of the season bore witness to a special night from Justin Rankin. Usually known for his combination of rushing and receiving, this game was all about the run. With 204 yards on the ground, the sophomore back was 21 yards off the team record for single-game rushing. He also launched himself into the league lead in yards from scrimmage. Five minutes into the second quarter, Dustin Nielson said on the TSN broadcast that Edmonton had “not so much on the ground so far.” The Northwest Missouri State product changed that in one play. Running through the hole created by linemen David Beard and Mark Korte and making Calgary DB Jaydon Grant miss, he burst for the 90-yard score. His top speed was 25 km/hr as he pulled away from all chasers. The Ohio native wasn’t done there. His second touchdown came with a bounce out of his backfield and a brilliant spin move to open up the field. Dragging Stamps DB Sheldon Arnold II for four yards, he stretched the lead to nine with five minutes left in the half. When the TSN camera came to him on the bench, he said, “You ain’t seen nothing yet.” With 141 yards on the ground in the first half, that was hard to believe, but he found 63 more. It was by far the best running game for the Elks in 25 years. “I had front row tickets to the best show on turf,” Cody Fajardo said. “That was probably one of the best running back performances I’ve ever been a part of, and I’ve played with some talented running backs.” Started up front Last week, head coach Mark Kilam said that the guys up front knew they had to have a better game. This game, they surely did. Rankin’s performance doesn’t happen without some excellent holes being opened up. The communication must be getting better, as there was much more stability up the middle. I already mentioned Beard and Korte, and want to add Gregor MacKellar for his efforts in the run game. The three really cleared space for both Rankin and Fajardo. Calgary was missing defensive tackle Jaylon Hutchings, but Edmonton’s pass blocking was also up to the task against the rest of the Stampeders’ line. Brett Boyko kept the right side clean. Martez Ivey did have a couple of tough moments on the left, which is unlike his usual command on that corner. The line held the Pop Shoppe Gang to only two sacks, which is a feat with how good they have been. Defence stands tall There were lots of questions coming into this game with the loss of Jake Ceresna and Nyles Morgan in the Labour Day Classic. Adding that to a defence that was already down Robbie Smith, Nick Anderson, Noah Curtis, and Devodric Bynum seemed like quite the hurdle. And yet, this was the most aggressive and powerful we have seen this defence play. The front four put pressure on all game. Jonathan Kongbo had his best game in green in gold with two sacks. Noah Taylor continued his increasingly great play with three tackles. Brandon Barlow also got in on the action with a sack of his own. The back-to-back sacks from Taylor and Konbo in the final minutes drove Vernon Adams Jr. from the game. That was an odd decision from Calgary, done only to protect Adams from more hits. The secondary and linebackers are starting to play with the fire their coach had when he was on the field. Joel Dublanko was all over the field with six tackles. Rookie Brock Mogensen stepped in for Nyles Morgan at middle linebacker and contributed four tackles. Chelen Garnes, the other rookie linebacker, had two tackles and the game-sealing interception. A number of times, Edmonton went to a three-man front and dropped nine. The aggressiveness from Kobe Williams, Kordell Jackson, Tyrell Ford and Kenneth Logan Jr. was really great to see. There were a total of five knockdowns between that group, and a couple were very close to interceptions. Kudos to J.C. Sherritt on finding ways to increase the intensity and hold off a good offence. Keeping VA off the board is no easy feat. Edmonton has four wins in five games, and the defence has held the opposition to 22 points or less in all the wins. Those are continued steps forward as this season has gone on. There was passing too In the shadow of the big rushing game was a balanced passing game. Cody Fajardo went to a lot of quick passes to get around the Stamps’ rush. The veteran continued his great accuracy with a 76 percent performance. Targets were spread out almost perfectly between all the receivers. His ability to stand in the pocket and deliver was most evident on the touchdown pass to Kaion Julien-Grant. Fajardo knew the hit was coming, but dropped a beautiful pass for the score. It will be recorded as a 19-yard completion, but it was closer to 37 yards into the back of the end zone and came at a time that Calgary had just scored to get within three points. Cody’s leadership in finding the killer instinct at the end of games has been invaluable. Odieu (OJ) Hiliare joined the team just before the Labour Day game and is already looking like another great addition from GM Ed Hervey. The Bowling Green State product led the team with 51 yards receiving and was heavily featured in the first half. He plays taller than his six-foot frame with great grabs and long strides. Being only two weeks into the system

Germia Cosplay We’re so happy to once again bring you the weekly COGconnected cosplay feature. In previous iterations, we’ve showcased the brilliant Raisor Cosplay, the beautiful Sailor Virgo, and some incredible holiday-themed recreations. We’ve even posted coverage on the best cosplay couples! This week, we turn our attention to Germia. Without further ado, here’s the work of this wonderful cosplayer! Continue on to page 2 for more from Germia. Read More

CHICAGO – WEBWIRE – Friday, September 5, 2025 The American Medical Association (AMA) named 109 hospitals, health systems and medical groups that have earned national distinction in 2025 asJoy in Medicine organizations. The prestigious recognition from the countrys leading physician association honors health care organizations that prioritize proven methods to reduce burnout and enhance the

The PartyNextDoor and Cash Cobain collaboration is one of several tracks that Drake premiered during the latest episode of his Iceman livestream series Drake, July 2025 (Simone Joyner/Getty Images for ABA) Drake shared more new music via his Iceman livestream series. On a new episode, he premiered “Somebody Loves Me Pt. 2”—essentially a Cash Cobain remix of the $ome $exy $ongs 4 U track “Somebody Loves Me”—a song with Yeat apparently called “Dog House,” and a new one that might be called “Thats Just How I Feel.” Only “Somebody Loves Me Pt. 2” has gotten an official release, and you can hear it below. Drake launched his Iceman series in July and shared “What Did I Miss?” Later that month, he posted the second episode and released a song with Central Cee called “Which One.” It’s widely assumed that Drake is gearing up to release a new album called Iceman, a follow-up to the PartyNextDoor collaboration $ome $exy $ongs 4 U and the 2023 solo effort For All the Dogs. Matthew Strauss is a Long Island native and a graduate of Columbia University. He joined Pitchfork in 2013. … Read More Read More

While I can hardly believe it’s already September, I’m looking forward to the change in season. Soon we’ll be pulling out the cozy sweaters, getting a butternut squash soup bubbling on the stove, and logging into something I hope will also become a seasonal tradition, Acoustic Guitar Couch Camp —a virtual retreat where campers can

Apple’s annual fall iPhone launch event is just around the corner. The keynote kicks off Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, which could include a slimmer version of the phone, as well as the Apple Watch Series 11 and the AirPods Pro 3. The invite, which Apple sent on Aug. 26, shows the title “Awe dropping,” with a glowing Apple logo that seems to reference Siri’s colorful glow. There’s also an interactive element when you view the invite on Apple.com. With a finger (phone or tablet) or a mouse/trackpad pointer (computer), you can move across the logo and watch the colors go from a cool blue to a vivid orange, possibly evoking the Liquid Glass design element in iOS 26, which exhibits light-bending qualities across apps and functions. You can read more theories about what the fall event invite might signify.  The keynote will be held at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. CNET will be covering the announcements live, so be sure to follow along. Get ready for an awe dropping #AppleEvent on Tuesday, September 9! pic.twitter.com/uAcYp2RLMM — Tim Cook (@tim_cook) August 26, 2025 How to watch Apple’s iPhone 17 reveal Technically, Apple has yet to confirm the iPhone 17, but the company’s fall event is where it typically unveils its latest handsets.  You can tune into the iPhone 17 event by watching the official livestream on Apple’s website or via the livestream on Apple’s YouTube channel. Those streams are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET on Tuesday. CNET’s reporters will also be on the ground and bringing you all the updates. What might Apple be cooking up? Rumors for the upcoming slate of iPhones have been plentiful. Stealing the spotlight is the supposed iPhone 17 Air, which could follow in the footsteps of Samsung’s sleek Galaxy S25 Edge and have a slim profile and lightweight design. The Pro model could get a scratch-resistant antireflective display and an 8x telephoto lens, and the Pro Max could pack a bigger battery. The baseline iPhone 17 could also boast a higher refresh rate. It’s possible that all the phones may include an Apple-developed 5G modem called the C1 chip, which debuted on the iPhone 16E, as well as in-house Wi-Fi chips.  We also expect to learn more about the public rollout of iOS 26 later this fall. The new operating system features a Liquid Glass interface that brings a more transparent, lens-like look to the iPhone and other Apple devices. The Camera app also gets a more minimalistic design, Messages lets you create polls in group chats and a new screening tool can better detect spam texts. You can check out all the features coming to iOS 26.  Watch this: Apple Will Reveal the iPhone 17 Soon. Here’s What We Want 05:23 Will there be a Siri overhaul? What we might not hear as much about is the updated version of Siri that Apple unveiled at its Worldwide Developers Conference last year. The smarter version of the AI assistant has faced repeated delays and may not arrive until next year. But Apple could discuss other Apple Intelligence updates and features arriving on its new devices.  Watch CNET’s livestream CNET’s reporters will be on the ground on Tuesday, bringing you all the latest updates and impressions of whatever Apple has in store. You can watch our livestream here starting at 9:30 a.m. PT/12:30 p.m. ET: Read More

One wedding, two dates? Diplo had tongues wagging at the opulent wedding of actress Temi Otedola and Nigerian pop star Mr Eazi (nee Oluwatosin Ajibade) in Dubai last month when he appeared to switch up his female companions in one evening. Temi Otedola and Mr. Eazi were marred in a series of three opulent weddings.

Entertainment News jeu Ce jeu vidéo de SF en monde ouvert va vous bouleverser à tout jamais, et il ne coûte même pas 15€ ! Dépêchez-vous ! Publié le 05/09/2025 à 11:35 Parfois, il n’y a pas besoin de mettre des millions dans le développement d’un jeu vidéo pour que celui-ci bouleverse à tout jamais l’industrie et les joueurs. Lors de sa sortie, ce jeu en monde ouvert a attiré le regard en raison de son concept. En ce moment, sur PC et sur Nintendo Switch, vous pouvez le récupérer à moindre coût, mais il faudra faire vite : la promotion n’est plus valable longtemps, les heures sont comptées ! Un voyage d’exploration spatiale unique en son genre Outer Wilds est un jeu d’exploration et d’aventure développé par Mobius Digital et édité par Annapurna Interactive. Sorti en mai 2019 sur PC, Xbox One et PlayStation 4, il a été porté sur Nintendo Switch en 2024. Le joueur incarne un astronaute membre d’une petite civilisation extraterrestre, chargé d’explorer un système solaire mystérieux. L’originalité du titre repose sur une boucle temporelle de 22 minutes : à l’issue de ce délai, l’étoile du système explose en supernova et la partie recommence, obligeant le joueur à retenir les connaissances acquises pour progresser. Le gameplay repose sur la navigation spatiale libre, l’atterrissage sur des planètes aux environnements variés et la résolution d’énigmes environnementales. Chaque astre a ses propres particularités : un océan agité, des sables mouvants, ou encore une planète creuse menacée d’implosion. L’aventure repose exclusivement sur la découverte et l’observation, sans combat ni progression chiffrée. Le joueur apprend peu à peu à comprendre la civilisation disparue des Nomai et à dévoiler les secrets du système solaire. En promotion sur Steam, Outer Wilds est affiché à 13,79 € au lieu de 22,99 €, soit une réduction de 40 %. Sur Nintendo Switch, le prix promotionnel est de 13,79 € au lieu de 22,99 €. Ces offres sont valables jusqu’au 5 septembre 2025 inclus, il faudra faire vite ! Outer Wilds, un vrai jeu d’exploration salué pour son intelligence De notre côte, dans les colonnes de jeuxvideo.com, Outer Wilds a reçu la note de 18/20. Le test met en avant une expérience d’exploration réellement innovante, basée sur la curiosité et l’expérimentation. La direction artistique sobre mais efficace et la bande-son immersive sont également citées parmi les points forts. L’univers est jugé captivant et chaque découverte est conçue pour surprendre le joueur. En revanche, quelques réserves apparaissent, notamment des objectifs parfois trop flous, qui peuvent dérouter, ainsi qu’un pilotage du vaisseau jugé capricieux. La technique est correcte mais reste simple, sans chercher à impressionner visuellement. Malgré ces bémols, Outer Wilds est décrit comme une pépite rare, capable de redéfinir l’exploration vidéoludique et de marquer durablement les joueurs. Read More

Sometimes, rising prices for streaming services feels as inevitable as death and taxes. So when a serious discount is available, we tend to sit up and take notice. For a few weeks, you can get a whopping half off an annual subscription to Paramount+. A year of the Paramount+ Essential plan, which is ad-supported, will cost $30 compared to the usual $60. Paramount+ Premium, which is ad-free except for live tv programming, will cost $60 for a year instead of $120. Get half off plans for new and returning customers through September 18.  $30 at Paramount+ This is a substantial deal that both new and returning subscribers can take advantage of; it’s not uncommon for this type of serious discount to only be offered to a first-timer. Anyone who signs up for a year-long subscription to Paramount+ from now through September 18 will be able to get this pricing. The only real caveat with this deal is that you have to pay for the full year in advance; month-to-month subscriptions will still cost the usual rate. Paramount+ has some great programming options, particularly if you’re a fan of anything involving RuPaul. It’s also the home of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Lower Decks, which are arguably the best modern additions to the sci-fi show’s canon, as well as the other past and present Star Trek series. The platform offers a solid lineup of sports as well. And if you opt to go for the Premium plan, you’ll also be granted access to Showtime titles such as Yellowjackets and the rebooted Dexter: Resurrection. Check out our coverage of the best streaming deals for more discounts, and follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice. Read More

And in other German cities, too Residents in Berlin are noticing various posters and billboards that have sprung up around the city since last week. What’s unusual about these posters is that they contain messages promoting Berlin itself, and they try to do it with the dry sense of humour, confidence and irony considered hallmark features of Berliners. “If we can’t get anything together, why is everyone queuing up?”. With flippant remarks, the posters talk about the problems in the capital, which nevertheless attracts many young people with its nightlife. Or with a view to the marathon in September: “Not everything always runs smoothly in Berlin, but the best in the world do”. Fashion also plays a role: “What’s running in Paris and Milan today was already running across Warschauer Street yesterday”, as does science: “Four of the best universities in Germany, five if you count the street.” The concept also includes slogans in English and other languages. One poster in Turkish reads: “It would actually be a beautiful city… if the winters weren’t so long.” Internet channels such as Instagram will also be used to present people, associations and initiatives that are active in the city in short videos. According to Kai Wegner, the mayor of the German capital, the new campaign has the aim to promote greater cohesion in the city and to better its reputation in other German cities. An affirmation of unique local identity The initiative includes the placement of 1,500 billboards containing 15 to 20 messages. In addition, the campaign is also reaching out to the digital sphere with runs on social media channels such as Instagram where there will be videos, too. However, as mentioned above, the promotional campaign also seeks to grab the attention of the residents of other German cities, such as Munich, Cologne and Stuttgart, as well. In Munich, Berlin is advertising itself with the phrase: “Here, Bavarians come to take off their lederhosen”, while in Stuttgart the posters read: “Real Swabians are moving here”. Is Berlin’s reputation really so low in the rest of Germany though? Reportedly, a spokesperson for the city of Stuttgart simply responded to the campaign with the sentence: “Anyone who walks through Stuttgart with their eyes open will find enough reasons not to move to Berlin.“ Read More