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Voddie Baucham Net Worth Revealed: How Much the Pastor‑Founder of Founders Seminary Accumulated
After Voddie Baucham Jr.'s death on September 25, 2025, estimates place his net worth between $1 million and $3 million. His earnings stemmed from bestselling books, speaking gigs, academic posts and ministry ventures. A 2021 heart‑failure fundraiser raised over $1 million, separate from his personal wealth. While the exact figure stays private, his spiritual influence far exceeds any financial tally.
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UEFA Europa League Matchday 1: Results and How to Find Free Streams
The opening round of the 2025-26 Europa League saw 18 games across September 24‑25, with big wins for Roma, Aston Villa and Porto. While official free‑stream details remain scarce, fans can still piece together legal options. This article breaks down the key results and points you toward the most reliable ways to watch without paying extra.
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Ryder Cup 2025: Ten Hot Storylines and How Likely They Are to Impact the Battle at Bethpage
Ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, fans are buzzing about ten potential storylines—from Patrick Cantlay's hat habit to claims the event is "broken." This piece rates each narrative’s chances of shaping the competition and separates hype from real impact.
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Barcelona vs Osasuna: Can the Catalans Keep Their Perfect Run at El Sadar?
Barcelona entered El Sadar undefeated, hunting an eighth straight win to match a historic club record. Hansi Flick tweaked his lineup after a narrow Getafe victory, while Osasuna, strong at home, hoped to end the Catalan giants' run. The clash tested Barcelona's title ambitions and set the tone for their upcoming Champions League tie.
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SASSA Announces September 2025 Grant Payment Dates
The South African Social Security Agency has released the exact dates for September 2025 grant payouts. Old‑age pensions go out on Sept 2, disability grants on Sept 3, and child plus other grants on Sept 4. Officials urge beneficiaries to spread withdrawals across the month or use SASSA cards to avoid crowding and theft. A toll‑free helpline and local offices remain open for help. The schedule reflects ongoing system upgrades aimed at smoother distribution.
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Villarreal Snatch Late Win Over Sevilla in La Liga Thriller
On September 23, 2025, Villarreal edged Sevilla 2-1 at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, thanks to an early strike by Tani Oluwaseyi and a last‑minute winner from Manor Solomon. The win lifted the Yellow Submarine to 13 points and solidified third place, while Sevilla stayed stuck in ninth with seven points. Both sides showed flashes of quality, but the drama came in the final minutes. The result reshapes the early‑season La Liga table and adds another chapter to a long‑standing rivalry.
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Carabao Cup Fourth Round Draw Locks In 16 Teams for October Clash
The 2025-26 Carabao Cup fourth round draw has paired 16 clubs for eight knockout ties on 27 October 2025. A north‑south split keeps travel short, while Premier League sides like Brentford and Crystal Palace join lower‑league surprise packages such as Grimsby Town and Swansea City. Winners move three steps closer to a March 22, 2026 final at Wembley.
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Russia rocket engine crisis deepens as sanctions choke development
Russia’s space programme is in turmoil after Western sanctions cripple its rocket engine sector. President Putin urged faster development at the historic Kuznetsov bureau, but supply‑chain gaps, debt and dwindling revenue threaten lunar plans and the nation’s standing among the world’s top engine makers.
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Mykhailo Mudryk faces four-year ban after meldonium test as FA files anti-doping charges
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged by the FA after a positive test for meldonium and could face a ban of up to four years. The 24-year-old was provisionally suspended in December after a sample collected in late October. He denies knowingly taking any banned substance and is exploring a contamination defence. Chelsea say he remains part of the squad, while the investigation continues.
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Botafogo vs PSG: Video Shows Violent Fan Clash at Rose Bowl During Club World Cup
A brawl broke out between Botafogo and PSG fans during their Club World Cup match at the Rose Bowl, moments that overshadowed Botafogo’s shock 1-0 win. Several people were injured as video of the fight spread online. The incident sparked fresh questions about security at one of the tournament’s marquee venues.
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Canadian GP qualifying: Russell pips Verstappen and Piastri to pole on mediums
George Russell grabbed pole for the Canadian Grand Prix with a 1:10.899 on medium tyres, beating Max Verstappen by 0.160s and Oscar Piastri by two tenths. It's Russell's second straight Montreal pole and his first of 2025. Kimi Antonelli lined up fourth for Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton fifth for Ferrari. Isack Hadjar took P9 but got a three-place penalty for impeding Carlos Sainz.
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Liverpool near Alexander Isak record transfer as Arsenal line up £43m move
Liverpool are set to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle in a Premier League record deal worth around £130–140m, with a medical scheduled for Monday and a six-year contract planned. The move caps a huge Liverpool summer spend near £440m, helped by major sales including Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz. Newcastle are targeting Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade as a replacement. Arsenal are also close to a £43m signing.
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