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New York, May 9, 2026, 14:08 (EDT) Saturday’s May 9 Connections puzzle from The New York Times mixed up TV lingo, neckties, knotted cords, and “___ piece” expressions. Over in Connections: Sports Edition, the focus landed on Big 12 mascots, ballpark anthems, and players from the San Diego Padres. (Parade) NYT Games isn’t just a niche pastime anymore. In 2024, players tackled the Times’ puzzles 11.1 billion times, with Connections alone racking up 3.3 billion solves, spokesperson Jordan Cohen said to The Verge. (The Verge) The crowded guide market now rallies around every daily drop.

Rome, May 9, 2026, 19:08 CEST Ignacio Buse knocked out Lorenzo Sonego 6-3, 6-3 in the opening round of the Italian Open in Rome, booking a second-round meeting with seeded American Frances Tiafoe. The ATP clocked the match at 1 hour and 41 minutes on Campo Centrale. (ATP Tour) Buse’s victory wasn’t just about ousting an Italian on home soil. It propelled him into the round of 64 at an ATP Masters 1000—the highest tier below the Grand Slams—where No. 20 seed Tiafoe now stands in his path, both players landing in the same section of the draw. (ATP Tour)

MANCHESTER, England, May 9, 2026, 17:07 BST Nathan Ake and Tijjani Reijnders have been named in Manchester City’s starting lineup for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Brentford, with Rodri left out as City look to maintain the chase on Arsenal. Ake and Reijnders come in for Abdukodir Khusanov and Nico Gonzalez for the 17:30 BST kickoff at the Etihad Stadium. (Manchester City FC) It’s a direct equation for City: they’re trailing Arsenal by five points, but with a match in hand. A victory here trims that deficit to just two, right before Arsenal face West Ham on Sunday.

Atlanta—May 9, 2026, 11:11 a.m. EDT Delta Air Lines is set to debut a temporary Airbus A321neo this month, packing in 44 Delta First recliners across 11 rows—a cabin arrangement that grabbed attention after photos leaked online. According to The Points Guy, first flights are slated for May 20 on the Atlanta-Los Angeles route. (The Points Guy) Timing is key here: Delta wants these newer jets in service for summer, but the flatbed business-class suites—those seats that turn into beds—aren’t ready yet for the fleet.