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Seattle Seizes No. 1 as Early 2026 NFL Power Rankings Reset
sports17 days ago

Seattle Seizes No. 1 as Early 2026 NFL Power Rankings Reset

Bleacher Report's NFL experts rank all 32 teams from worst to first after two weeks of the 2026 season, with Seattle atop the list and Buffalo, San Francisco, Kansas City and Philadelphia close behind. The early chaos includes 0-2 teams like the Dolphins and Falcons near the bottom, a 2-0 start for the Las Vegas Raiders, and notable injuries (Caleb Williams for the Bears, Jayden Daniels for the Commanders) that could reshape the landscape as the schedule tightens.

East Power Shift: Celtics Lead a Tighter, More Competitive Conference
sports22 days ago

East Power Shift: Celtics Lead a Tighter, More Competitive Conference

An SB Nation writer ranks the Eastern Conference 1–15 for the 2026-27 season, predicting Boston at No. 1, the Knicks as the playoff threat to beat, Cleveland perhaps slipping, and Orlando emerging as a potential surprise, with Toronto in the mix; the rest of the order—Sixers, Pistons, Pacers, Heat, Hawks, Hornets, Wizards, Nets, Bulls, and Bucks—highlights a deep, highly competitive East this year.

Microsoft 365 outage extends into second day, hitting Teams, Copilot and more
technology1 month ago

Microsoft 365 outage extends into second day, hitting Teams, Copilot and more

Microsoft 365 has suffered a global outage into its second day, preventing access to Teams, Copilot, OneDrive and Exchange Online. Downdetector data showed about a third of users facing problems, with login issues and site access failures. Microsoft confirmed degraded functionality across Exchange Online and other services and said it is applying a targeted authentication component fix while monitoring telemetry for recovery. The issue stems from a core authentication configuration affecting multiple services, with remediation expected to restore authentication, connectivity and search to normal levels as it progresses, though some features such as mail and calendar syncing remain impacted during the outage.

Teams introduces automatic blocking of external bots in meetings
technology1 month ago

Teams introduces automatic blocking of external bots in meetings

Microsoft is rolling out a new Teams meeting protection policy that automatically blocks identified external bots from joining meetings, building on a June feature that tagged bots and required organizer approval. After activation in the Teams admin center under Manage bots, admins can assign the policy to specific users or groups; the setting is off by default and will be rolled out to general availability by late September following a targeted release through August. The change helps prevent third-party and potentially malicious bots from joining meetings without attendees’ knowledge and complements other security measures, with Microsoft planning additional admin controls like bot allow lists and audit logs.

NFL Preseason Injury Panic Index: Who Should Worry Most?
sports1 month ago

NFL Preseason Injury Panic Index: Who Should Worry Most?

The Ringer's Austin Gayle introduces the Panic Index (PIN) to gauge how worried teams should be about preseason injuries, ranking clubs from Cautiously Optimistic (PIN 1/5) to Mount Doom (PIN 5/5). The piece surveys notable injuries across many teams, listing examples in each tier (e.g., Titans, Raiders, Cowboys, Browns, Vikings at 1/5; Chargers, Jaguars, Colts, Broncos, Texans, Bengals, Ravens in the 1.5–2/5 range; Buccaneers, Jets, Patriots, Eagles, Saints, Rams, Panthers, Falcons around 2–3/5; Steelers and Bills in 2.5/5; Packers, Chiefs, Giants, Jets, and others at 3/5; and the 49ers at 5/5). It blends data with humorous flair (Body Bag/Subtitle) to illustrate how injuries could shape the early-season outlook, especially for San Francisco, whose star-laden depth has faced multiple sidelined players.

Tarik Skubal Powers Dodgers to an A-grade Deadline, While Others Earn Mixed Marks
sports2 months ago

Tarik Skubal Powers Dodgers to an A-grade Deadline, While Others Earn Mixed Marks

CBS Sports grades every team's 2026 MLB trade deadline moves, led by the Dodgers’ blockbuster Tarik Skubal acquisition earning an A+ and the Red Sox landing an A for Adley Rutschman. The Nationals also receive an A for bold, productive adds, while the Yankees and Orioles are docked with Ds for not moving enough. The piece runs through a wide swath of clubs—Cubs, Padres, Mets, Rays, Giants, etc.—evaluating whether their deadline moves improved contending chances or signaled a rebuild.

technology2 months ago

Real Microsoft sign-in pages fuel consent phishing at scale

Cybersecurity researchers report attackers are using genuine Microsoft sign-in screens to run consent phishing, luring victims with HR-themed Teams emails and prompting approvals on real login pages. A single click grants attackers access to users’ email, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and calendar without stealing passwords, impacting about 120 organizations across various sectors in two weeks and evolving into an off-the-shelf service. Mitigations include hovering over links, verifying sender details, opening apps directly from official sources, enabling 2FA, and promptly reporting suspicious messages.

BlueDash Phish Uses Fake Teams Update to Install Dual RMM Tools
cybersecurity2 months ago

BlueDash Phish Uses Fake Teams Update to Install Dual RMM Tools

BlueDash is a Nigeria-linked phishing operation that lures victims with a counterfeit Microsoft Teams update page to trigger a PowerShell-based loader, which downloads and installs multiple remote monitoring and management tools (including Level RMM and ConnectWise ScreenConnect) and registers the host with an attacker-controlled enrollment secret for persistent access; the campaign uses cross-brand lures (like Zoom) and shared infrastructure on Berrydev.xyz and GitHub Pages, and includes reconnaissance steps to map system state, firewall posture, and privileged local accounts to guide its next moves.

Early NHL Free Agency Grades Surface Winners, Losers Across the League
sports3 months ago

Early NHL Free Agency Grades Surface Winners, Losers Across the League

Four days into the 2026 NHL free-agent window, The Athletic’s NHL staff graded every team’s early moves, highlighting a thin market but a wave of cap-smart signings, long-term extensions, and a mix of cautious versus aggressive strategies. Some teams earned solid marks for value deals and strategic plays (e.g., Montreal and Colorado), while others drew criticism for overpaying or failing to address needs (e.g., Anaheim and San Jose). The piece underscores a league-wide debate over balancing immediate impact with long-term cap health as free agency unfolds.

France Tops SI's 2026 World Cup Round-of-16 Power Rankings
sports3 months ago

France Tops SI's 2026 World Cup Round-of-16 Power Rankings

A World Cup power ranking lists the 16 teams left in the 2026 tournament from 16 to 1 based on quality, upcoming fixtures, and likely runs, with France at #1 and Egypt at #16. Brazil, Spain, Argentina, and Morocco sit near the top amid notes on form and rotation, while squads like the USMNT, England, Portugal, Norway and others are evaluated for their chances and narrative heat heading into the knockout phase.

Leaguewide 2026 Draft Grades: A-Range for Most Teams
sports3 months ago

Leaguewide 2026 Draft Grades: A-Range for Most Teams

SB Nation grades every team’s full 2026 NBA Draft haul, combining first- and second-round picks to judge value and fit. The consensus is broadly positive, with standout calls like Memphis’ Boozer at No. 3 and strong work by Oklahoma City (Mara and Stirtz), Spurs, Hawks, Cavaliers, and 76ers. Notable quirks include the Portland Trail Blazers not drafting (Inc.) and several teams juggling upside versus immediate contributions. Overall, the piece argues most teams left the draft satisfied with their hauls and the development paths ahead.