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Chargers sign veteran QB Jake Browning to practice squad

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:40:19 GMT

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The Los Angeles Chargers added veteran depth at quarterback with the signing of Jake Browning to the practice squad on Wednesday.

Browning, 30, fills the spot of Trey Lance (groin), who was placed on injured reserve before the Week 5 game against the Denver Broncos and must sit out a total of four games.

Starter Justin Herbert and DJ Uiagalelei, who has not appeared

Judge paves way for Michigan to add 2 midseason transfers

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:40:27 GMT

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The procession of members of the high school class of 2022 to be able to compete in a fifth year of eligibility rolls on.

Both former Miami (Fla.) tight end Alex Bauman and ex-Boise State defensive back Jeremiah Earby received a temporary restraining order and given a path to compete for the University of Michigan football team.

Judge Julia B. Owdziej, ruling for the 22nd Was

MLB adjusts Thursday start times for Championship Series games

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:19:10 GMT

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The start time for Thursday's Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Guardians has been moved up five hours due to forecasted rain in the Cleveland area.

The game, initially scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET, will start at 1 p.m. ET, MLB announced Wednesday.

Games 3, 4 and 5 of the series will be played over three consecutive days t

ALCS Game 3 start time moved up due to weather

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:55:05 GMT

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The start time for Thursday's Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Guardians has been moved up five hours due to forecasted rain in the Cleveland area.

The game, initially scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET, will start at 1 p.m. ET, MLB announced Wednesday.

Right-hander Griffin Jax (0-0, 4.50 ERA) will start Game 3 for Tampa Bay. C

Jury returns mixed verdict in Tyreek Hill's battery case

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:19:07 GMT

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Free agent wideout Tyreek Hill was found liable for two counts of battery in a mixed verdict at his civil trial in Miami.

The jury awarded $500,000 in compensatory damages to his estranged wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro. However, they found the NFL veteran not liable on eight other claims and denied Vaccaro's request for punitive damages.

Hill, 32, who has been seeking a comeback

Phillies retain Don Mattingly as manager

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:19:03 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies retained Don Mattingly as full-time manager with a two-year deal.

Mattingly, 65, guided the Phillies to a 79-55 mark to finish the regular season as interim skipper. The former bench coach inherited a team that started 9-19 under Rob Thomson and advanced to the playoffs, losing to the Atlanta Braves in a National League wild-card series.

Mattingly,

Reports: Phillies to retain Don Mattingly as manager

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:40:22 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies plan to make Don Mattingly their full-time manager, multiple outlets reported on Wednesday.

Mattingly, 65, guided the Phillies to a 69-55 mark to finish the regular season as interim skipper. The former bench coach inherited a team that started 9-19 under Rob Thomson and advanced to the playoffs, losing to the Atlanta Braves in a National League wild-car

Louisville looks to build momentum at injury-plagued Syracuse

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:40:30 GMT

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After righting the ship in its last game, Louisville will try to prevent Syracuse from doing the same Saturday when the Cardinals visit the Orange.

The Cardinals (3-3, 2-2 ACC) suffered back-to-back three-point losses to Wake Forest and North Carolina State before facing Florida State on a short week. However, Louisville pulled itself together in time to secure a comfortable 44-20

Clemson out to correct ongoing issues vs. Charleston Southern

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:25:05 GMT

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Coaches generally do not care for bye weeks, but Clemson's Dabo Swinney feels his team's first one came about at the right time.

Following their weekend off, the Tigers will face an in-state opponent Saturday when Charleston Southern pays a visit.

The previous game for the Tigers (3-2) was their second-worst defeat this season, a 41-13 pummeling by then-No. 4 Miami on their

NHL roundup: Brady Tkachuk's natural hat trick helps Panthers top Jackets

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:05:06 GMT

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Brady Tkachuk recorded a natural hat trick during an 8:03 span of the second period, brother Matthew Tkachuk posted five assists and the visiting Florida Panthers won 7-3 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.

Matthew assisted on all three of Brady's goals, making him the first to assist on each of a brother's natural hat trick, according to the NHL. Brady Tkachuk

ACLS notebook: Freddy Peralta flourishing since trade from Mets to Rays

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:40:22 GMT

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays hadn't lost consecutive games in almost three weeks entering Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday.

They still haven't.

A key trade deadline acquisition had a massive part in it, as starter Freddy Peralta allowed just four hits and two walks with six strikeouts in six innings of a 3-1 victory over the

Rays capitalize on Guardians' error, knot ALCS behind Freddy Peralta

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:25:13 GMT

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays took advantage of an uncharacteristic error by Jose Ramirez to even their American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.

Ramirez's miscue opened the door for a three-run frame in the fourth and Freddy Peralta tossed six scoreless innings, fueling the Rays to a 3-1 victory in Game 2 of the best-of-

Duane "Keffe D" Davis sentenced to 40 years of life imprisonment for orchestrating murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:59:37 GMT

Los Angeles [US], October 14 (ANI): 30 years after the death of rap icon Tupac Shakur in 1996, Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been sentenced to 40 years to life in a Nevada prison for orchestrating the killing, reported Variety.

On Tuesday, Davis appeared in a Nevada court for his sentencing in the case, when the judge handed him 20 years to life for first-degree murder and 20 years to life for a deadly weapon e

Freddy Peralta, Rays pull even with Guardians in ALCS

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:19:19 GMT

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Freddy Peralta tossed six scoreless innings to fuel the Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night in Game 2 of their American League Championship Series.

Liam Hicks recorded a two-run single and joined Jonny DeLuca with two hits for the Rays, who evened the best-of-seven series with the Guardians at one win apiec

Alexis Lafreniere scores twice, Rangers beat Lightning to stay unbeaten at home

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:19:13 GMT

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Alexis Lafreniere scored twice in the first period to continue his hot start as the New York Rangers remained unbeaten on home ice with a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.

Tye Kartye set up both Lafreniere goals after scoring twice in Sunday's 6-2 rout of the Vancouver Canucks.

Mika Zibanejad also scored unassisted on a short-handed, empty-net goal

Tkachuk brothers make NHL history as Panthers top Blue Jackets

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:40:26 GMT

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Brady Tkachuk recorded a natural hat trick during an 8:03 span of the second period, and had an assist, while brother Matthew posted five assists, as the visiting Florida Panthers won 7-3 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.

Matthew assisted on all three of Brady's goals, making him the first to assist on each of a brother's natural hat trick -- according to the

Toronto, Orlando both need a result as playoff run-in continues

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:19:06 GMT

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Toronto FC and visiting Orlando City will continue their arduous playoff pursuits when they meet on Wednesday night.

Both teams escaped with a vital three points by the skin of their teeth on Saturday. Trailing 1-0 to archrivals CF Montreal with mere minutes remaining, Lewis Morgan and Djordje Mihailovic scored for Toronto (7-10-11, 32 points) in second-half stoppage time, k

Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami aims to subdue New York City FC

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:05:04 GMT

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With Ballon d'Or speculation surrounding Lionel Messi, Inter Miami's global icon will try to lead it to another valuable three points when the Herons host New York City FC on Wednesday night.

Messi and Luis Suarez each scored braces Saturday in a 4-0 win over D.C. United to snap a five-match winless stretch (0-1-4) and push Inter Miami (13-5-10, 49 points) back into second place

Crew have 'nothing to lose,' aim for precious points vs. Charlotte

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:19:07 GMT

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The task becomes harder and harder for the Columbus Crew with every point dropped, and it will be no less difficult when they host Charlotte FC on Wednesday.

After conceding the winner in the 89th minute of a 3-2 loss at Orlando City on Saturday, the Crew (8-15-5, 29 points) are edging close to being eliminated from the Eastern Conference playoff chase.

They are in 13th pla

After snapping skid, Cincinnati faces Revs team amid scoring drought

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:19:10 GMT

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The New England Revolution have struggled to find the net in their last two matches.

However, they had no such trouble in their previous encounter against FC Cincinnati.

Fresh off back-to-back 3-0 setbacks, the Revolution will look to ignite their offense on Wednesday when they visit FC Cincinnati.

New England enjoyed a 6-1 romp over Cincinnati on March 15. Brayan C

'We embrace it': North Carolina set for next challenge vs. rival Duke

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:05:02 GMT

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North Carolina has played a tough schedule this season and will encounter its third Atlantic Coast Conference road game when the Tar Heels travel to nearby Duke for Saturday afternoon's game in Durham, N.C.

'We embrace it,' North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said of the challenging slate. 'It's a great opportunity. We've gone up against good teams, and it looks like there's

Florida State boots top '26 recruit Chuck Kennon after one snap

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:19:08 GMT

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Florida State freshman cornerback Chuck Kennon has been dismissed from the program for conduct detrimental to the team.

Kennon was the Seminoles' top-rated recruit in the Class of 2026 with offers from Georgia, LSU, Oregon, Miami and Florida before deciding to go to Tallahassee. But he played only one snap this season -- Oct. 3 against Virginia -- before Florida State removed

No. 3 Miami keeping guard up vs. rival Florida State

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:19:02 GMT

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Fresh off a bye week, No. 3 Miami continues its pursuit of a national championship as it prepares to host reeling rival Florida State in an Atlantic Coast Conference game on Saturday night.

The Hurricanes (5-0, 3-0) will try for their third consecutive win over the Seminoles (3-3, 1-2), who are coming off their most lopsided loss of the season -- a 44-20 setback at Louisville l

Hubhawks' NuVoice Classics Showcases Timeless Literature at Frankfurt Book Fair 2026

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:17:10 GMT

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Frankfurt [Germany], October 13: Hubhawks presented its NuVoice Classics collection at Frankfurt Book Fair 2026, introducing visitors to a range of literary works across distinctive formats and editions. The collection attracted interest from visitors, with some purchasing titles during the fair, offering an opportunity to bring these enduring works to new readers in an international setting.

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Guardians' Parker Messick back home for ALCS road start vs. Rays

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:05:02 GMT

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Cleveland Guardians have made themselves at home on the road thus far during their run through the postseason.

While the road has been kind, the Guardians will turn to Plant City, Fla., native Parker Messick on Tuesday when they play Game 2 of their best-of-seven American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Messick (0-1, 5.40 E

ALCS notebook: Rays 3B Junior Caminero OK after on-field collision

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:55:07 GMT

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays' postseason hopes apparently did not crash like Junior Caminero and outfielder Jonny DeLuca down the left field foul line in the ninth inning of the American League Championship Series opener on Monday.

A 7-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 should not be worsened, according to Rays manager Kevin Cash, by an injury to Ta

Late offense sends Guardians to ALCS Game 1 win over Rays

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:25:05 GMT

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Nathaniel Lowe ripped a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning, lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.

With the game tied at 2-2, Jose Ramirez reached on an infield single to lead off the eighth against Tyler Wells (0-1). Ramirez advanced to third b

Fresh off strong performance, Sabres eye more against Canadiens

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:55:06 GMT

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After playing their best game of the young season, the Buffalo Sabres aim to keep the momentum going when they kick off a three-game road trip with a visit to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.

The Sabres showed off the speed, pace and skill that helped them tear through the NHL from early December of last season in a 5-3 win against the Florida Panthers on Monday. They hel

Panthers aim to continue successful trend against Blue Jackets

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:40:41 GMT

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Considering their recent run of success against the Blue Jackets, a visit to Columbus might be what the Florida Panthers need to get back on track following consecutive rough outings.

While dealing with a potential health issue to another key performer, the visiting Panthers try to avoid a third straight defeat Tuesday night against the host Blue Jackets.

Florida went

No. 7 Texas looks to escape offensive lull as it hosts scuffling Florida

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:40:22 GMT

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No. 7 Texas and now-unranked, swooning Florida will each try to get back on the winning track when they square off Saturday afternoon in a Southeastern Conference clash in Austin that carries a heightened amount of urgency for both teams.

The Longhorns (4-1, 1-1 SEC), fresh off back-to-back uneven league performances and a 27-24 loss to rival Oklahoma this past Saturday in Dal

Cowboys, hoping to fix defensive woes, hire veteran coach Mike Pettine

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:25:06 GMT

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With their defense ranked at or near the bottom of the NFL in multiple categories, the Dallas Cowboys added veteran coach Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant on Monday.

Pettine, the former Cleveland Browns head coach and longtime NFL defensive assistant, is familiar with multiple members of the Cowboys' coaching staff.

Pettine, 60, was on the New York Jets' coa

Islanders, Canucks dealing with similar late-game lapses

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:05:03 GMT

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The New York Islanders and Vancouver Canucks were each on the wrong end of a late goal-scoring flurry in their previous games.

Only the Canucks are worried this already has become a trend.

The Islanders will look to keep the Canucks winless on their Eastern Conference road trip on Tuesday night in Elmont, N.Y.

The Islanders have been off since Saturday night, when th

Rangers eager to keep their home spotless as they welcome Lightning

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:40:18 GMT

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The New York Rangers are rolling on home ice, but their biggest test of the young season awaits.

New York puts its season-opening four-game home winning streak on the line Tuesday night when it hosts the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are seeking their fifth straight win.

New York is off to its first 4-0-0 start at home since the 2009-10 season. It leads the NHL with 20 home goa

Flyers seek to snap out of doldrums vs. high-flying Kraken

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:40:26 GMT

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The Seattle Kraken are enjoying a successful road trip so far, while the Philadelphia Flyers are not enjoying much of anything these days.

The Kraken look to remain perfect on their current trek Tuesday when they visit the winless Flyers.

Seattle took its lumps on Oct. 6 with a 6-2 home loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, but the team rebounded quickly with road wins over the

Steve Sarkisian: Surname turns up heat on Texas QB Arch Manning

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:19:07 GMT

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Texas coach Steve Sarkisian defended quarterback Arch Manning against the critics on Monday, two days after the Longhorns' last-second loss to archrival Oklahoma that knocked them out of the No. 1 spot in The Associated Press Top 25 poll.

Sarkisian said Manning's pedigree, more than his play, drives the negativity. The senior is a third-generation player (grandfather Archie, fat

Ravens' Jesse Minter unsure if Lamar Jackson will practice Wednesday

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:25:05 GMT

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Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter was noncommittal when asked if starting quarterback Lamar Jackson (ankle) would return to practice on Wednesday in preparation for the team's AFC North matchup in Cleveland on Sunday.

'To his credit, he's doing everything he can to get back out there. What a wonderful teammate and leader he was even when he's not playing,' said Minter at his Mo

Sabres own third period to slip past Panthers 5-3

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:05:03 GMT

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Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist for the Buffalo Sabres, who made a late push for a 5-3 victory against the visiting Florida Panthers on Monday afternoon.

Rasmus Dahlin also scored a goal for the Sabres before leaving the game in the second period with an upper-body injury.

Jack Quinn, Owen Power and Peyton Krebs each had two assists for Buffalo and Ukko-Pekka L

Guardians boost roster to 13 pitchers for ALCS vs. Rays

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:40:29 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians added an extra pitcher to their American League Championship Series roster after the club included right-hander Slade Cecconi on a 13-man staff.

Cecconi replaces utility man Daniel Schneemann, who was active during the Guardians' comeback victory in the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox.

The Guardians open the ALCS on the

Rays drop LHP Garrett Cleavinger in single change to ALCS roster

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:05:11 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays made one change to their American League Championship Series on Monday by dropping left-hander Garrett Cleavinger.

The Rays will stick with the same 12-pitcher staff they had during the AL Division Series and add rookie right-hander Brody Hopkins.

Tampa Bay will play host to Game 1 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday.

Cleaving

Report: Chiefs bringing back WR Justin Watson

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:05:04 GMT

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The Kansas City Chiefs are adding free agent wide receiver Justin Watson to their practice squad, NFL Network reported on Monday.

Watson, 30, played for the Chiefs from 2022-24, catching 64 passes for 1,064 yards and seven touchdowns in 50 games (20 starts)

The three-time Super Bowl champion won one ring with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and two with the Chiefs.

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Michael Jordan's Game 2 '98 Finals jersey sells for record $14 million

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:19:03 GMT

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The jersey Michael Jordan wore during Game 2 of the 'Last Dance' 1998 NBA Finals has sold for a record $14 million.

Hunt Auctions announced on Monday that the game-worn, autographed Chicago Bulls jersey was purchased by Miami real estate investor Ron Firman in a private sale.

It's the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia, and according to the auction

James Madison joining American Conference

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:55:06 GMT

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James Madison University is joining the American Conference as a full member no later than July 1, 2028.

The Harrisonburg, Va., school announced its unanimous acceptance for admission to the league on Monday.

'The American Conference is the right home for James Madison University, academically, competitively, and geographically,' JMU board of visitors rector Dave Rexrode

Trump really mad at Zelensky media

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:02:34 GMT

Washington has reportedly threatened to cut off arms sales and intelligence sharing unless Kiev stops attacking Russian oil refineries

US President Donald Trump is furious with Vladimir Zelensky over Kiev's continued attacks on Russian oil refineries, with Washington reportedly threatening to cut off weapons supplies and intelligence sharing unless Ukraine stops the strikes, according to Axios an

Trump really mad with Zelensky media

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:02:34 GMT

Washington has reportedly threatened to cut off arms sales and intelligence sharing unless Kiev stops attacking Russian oil refineries

Devils F Evan Rodrigues fined $5K for high-sticking

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:40:36 GMT

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New Jersey forward Evan Rodrigues was fined $5,000 for high-sticking Vancouver Canucks forward Marco Rossi during the Devils' 4-1 win on Saturday in Newark, N.J.

The NHL's Department of Player Safety on Sunday announced the fine, which is the maximum allowable under the league's collective bargaining agreement. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

Rays LHP Shane McClanahan ruled out for rest of postseason

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:05:03 GMT

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Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan will not be on the team's roster for the remainder of the postseason, manager Kevin Cash announced during his media session on Sunday.

The Rays did not release their 26-man roster for the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians, which begins on Monday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

McClanahan was placed on th

NFL injury roundup: Defensive injuries dot NFC North

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:40:20 GMT

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Green Bay defensive tackle Javon Hargrave is likely done for the season with an Achilles tendon injury, Packers coach Matt LaFleur indicated after Sunday's 31-7 victory over the Chicago Bears.

'Early indications look like Achilles,' said LaFleur, who also said the injury 'doesn't look good.'

Hargrave was injured chasing Bears quarterback Case Keenum in the fourth quarter. He

Rangers rout Canucks, remain undefeated at home

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:19:12 GMT

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Tye Kartye and Will Cuylle each scored twice as the New York Rangers remained unbeaten at home by pulling away for a 6-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.

The Rangers improved to 4-0-0 at home in their first game since losing star goaltender Igor Shesterkin to a season-ending lower-body injury in Friday's 3-1 loss at Washington.

Kartye recorded his second

Rangers rout Canucks and remain undefeated at home in October

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:55:22 GMT

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Tye Kartye and Will Cuylle scored twice as the New York Rangers remained unbeaten on home ice by pulling away for a 6-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.

The Rangers improved to 4-0-0 at home, playing their first game since losing star goaltender Igor Shesterkin to a season-ending lower-body injury in Friday's 3-1 loss at Washington.

Kartye had his second

Rays rested, ready for ALCS battle vs. Guardians

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:40:22 GMT

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Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash found himself addressing the rest-versus-rust debate for the second time this postseason.

Cash's top-seeded team earned a bye before facing the rival New York Yankees in the American League Division Series. A three-game sweep enabled the Rays to enjoy another breather before Game 1 of the AL Championship Series against the Cleveland Guard

Wild, Golden Knights pleased with well-rounded starts to season

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:55:14 GMT

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Kirill Kaprizov is tied for the league lead with six goals after he doubled his total with a hat trick over the weekend.

Kaprizov will try to keep up his hot start when the Minnesota Wild face off against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday evening in Saint Paul, Minn.

The Wild are coming off a 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday in which Kaprizov tallied his seven

NFL roundup: Jaguars stun Eagles in final seconds in London

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:19:19 GMT

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Cam Little made the second of two field goals in the final eight seconds, giving the Jacksonville Jaguars a dramatic 19-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in London.

After Jake Elliott's 48-yard field goal handed Philadelphia a 17-16 lead with eight seconds left, Jacksonville's Ameer Abdullah returned the ensuing kickoff 53 yards to the Eagles 39 before he was t

Joe Burrow throws 4 TDs, Bengals hold off Dolphins

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:40:50 GMT

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Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes and Jordan Battle had two interceptions to help the Cincinnati Bengals secure a 31-24 victory over the host Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon.

Burrow completed 23 of 32 passes for 190 yards as Cincinnati (3-2) rebounded following back-to-back losses.

The Dolphins (0-5) lost their first five games of the season for the first time since

Sabres, Panthers aiming to return to win column in division clash

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:05:05 GMT

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Atlantic Division foes will try to snap out of their respective rough patches when the Buffalo Sabres host the Florida Panthers in a Monday matinee.

The U.S. Columbus Day tilt marks the first meeting between the rivals this season. Buffalo won three of four from Florida last season.

The Sabres are wrapping up a five-game homestand. They started out by defeating the Chicago

Pelicans being cautious with G Dejounte Murray's toe contusion

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:40:27 GMT

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New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is still dealing with a toe contusion and did not participate in Saturday's practice.

The former All-Star played in the Pelicans' first preseason game, recording six points, six assists and four rebounds against the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, he sat out of their matchup against the Miami Heat on Thursday.

'We are going to con

Georgia back atop AP Poll for first time since 2024

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:40:31 GMT

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Georgia is the No. 1 team in Sunday's updated Associated Press poll, replacing Texas, which fell six spots to No. 7 after its 27-24 loss to rival Oklahoma on Saturday in Dallas.

The Bulldogs (6-0, 4-0 Southeastern Conference) cemented their place as SEC front-runners with their 20-17 win at Alabama on Saturday. The Crimson Tide held firm at No. 6 despite the loss.

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Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (concussion) out vs. Saints

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:55:10 GMT

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Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson suffered a concussion on the opening possession and was ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the host New Orleans Saints.

Hockenson led Minnesota with 22 receptions through four games after catching 13 passes in a 15-10 victory against Miami last week.

He caught a 7-yard pass from Kyler Murray on the second play on Sunda

Messi in Copa Libertadores? "We are ready for anything, and he certainly is," says Inter Miami boss

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:07:43 GMT

Miami [US], October 11 (ANI): Inter Miami coach Cristian Gonzalez does not rule out the possibility of legendary striker Lionel Messi featuring in the Copa Libertadores, the annual continental club competition organised by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL), saying the possibility has been explored for several years.

Gonzalez said it would be amazing to see Messi compete in the tournament before

Rangers begin life without Igor Shesterkin vs. slumping Canucks

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:55:14 GMT

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The New York Rangers were bracing for the worst when Igor Shesterkin's right skate crashed into the goal post Friday night.

On Saturday, the Rangers found out Shesterkin's season was over, and his absence threatens to derail a promising start for a team coming off missing the playoffs for the past two seasons.

Dylan Garand will step in as the 2021-22 Vezina Trophy winner's

On Duncan McGuire's stoppage-time goal, Houston draws vs. Minnesota

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:05:29 GMT

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Duncan McGuire scored a goal in the 92nd minute to rally the Houston Dynamo to a 2-2 draw with Minnesota United on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

McGuire, obtained from Orlando City on July 10 for $2.4 million in general allocation money, headed a Nick Markanich's header pass from the top of the six-yard box past Minnesota goalie Drake Callender and into the middle of the net

NHL roundup: Mitch Marner's OT goal vs. Kings keeps Knights rolling

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:05:18 GMT

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Mitch Marner scored a 4-on-3 power-play goal at 2:40 of overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

With Scott Laughton in the penalty box for tripping Shea Theodore six seconds earlier, Marner snapped a wrist shot from the high slot past a screen by Mark Stone and beyond the glove of Kings goaltender Darcy K

Top 25 roundup: Oklahoma stuns No. 1 Texas on walk-off field goal

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:19:12 GMT

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Tate Sandell hit a 47-yard field goal with no time left on the clock to give Oklahoma a 27-24 upset of No. 1 Texas on Saturday in Dallas.

Courtland Guillory intercepted Arch Manning at the Oklahoma 39 with 19 seconds left in regulation to give the Sooners (3-2, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) a shot. Completions of 13 and 20 yards from John Mateer to Isaiah Sategna gave Sandell the

Duncan McGuire scores in 92nd minute; Houston earns draw with Minnesota

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:19:21 GMT

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Duncan McGuire scored a goal in the 92nd minute to rally the Houston Dynamo to a 2-2 draw with Minnesota United on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Guardians complete ALDS comeback, blank White Sox in Game 5

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:05:23 GMT

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CLEVELAND -- Jose Ramirez hit a two-run homer and Gavin Williams struck out a franchise postseason-record-tying 12, leading the host Cleveland Guardians to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the decisive Game 5 of the American League Division Series on Saturday night.

Cleveland became the fourth team to win a best-of-five series after losing the first two games at home

Nashville routs Austin to continue Supporters' Shield push

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:05:10 GMT

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Reed Baker-Whiting, Elias Saad, Abdul Shakur Mohammed and Hany Mukhtar scored goals as visiting Nashville SC dominated throughout and beat Austin FC 4-1 on Saturday in a late-season interconference match.

Saad's goal in the 67th minute gave Nashville a 2-0 lead and proved to be the game-winner after Austin tightened the match with a goal by Brandon Vazquez in the 76th minute

Brandon Hagel (hat trick), Lightning down Islanders for 4th straight win

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:40:34 GMT

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Tampa Bay's Brandon Hagel ripped a tiebreaking goal with 1:44 remaining and competed his fourth career hat trick with an empty-netter as the Lightning claimed their fourth straight victory, beating the host New York Islanders 5-3 on Saturday night.

Tied 3-all, Hagel rifled a shot past Ilya Sorokin (21 saves) with a long wrister for his second goal and added his third into an emp

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez net braces as Inter Miami blank D.C. United

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:19:49 GMT

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Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi each recorded a brace to help host Inter Miami emphatically snap a five-match winless streak with a 4-0 shutout of D.C. United on Saturday night in Miami.

Suarez also had an assist on one of Messi's goals as Inter Miami (13-5-10, 49 points) moved up to second place in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference and one point ahead of the Chicago Fire.

Ivan Angulo's goal lifts Orlando over Columbus in back-and-forth tilt

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:05:43 GMT

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Ivan Angulo's goal in the 89th minute proved to be the difference as host Orlando City defeated the Columbus Crew 3-2 on Saturday in an Eastern Conference match played in wet and rainy conditions.

Angulo's tally came on the counterattack after Orlando goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau stopped a point-blank shot from Columbus' Gonzalo Tapia. Angulo ran onto the ball and carried it we

Messi and Luis Suarez net braces as Inter Miami blanks D.C. United

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:05:24 GMT

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Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi each recorded a brace to help host Inter Miami emphatically snap a five-match winless streak with a 4-0 shutout of D.C. United on Saturday night in Miami.

Suarez also had an assist on one of Messi's goals as Inter Miami (13-5-10, 49 points) moved up to second place in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference and one point ahead of the Chicago Fire.

Kirill Kaprizov nets hat trick as Wild hand Panthers rare loss

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:19:05 GMT

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Kirill Kaprizov tallied his seventh career hat trick and added an assist, and the Minnesota Wild pulled away for a 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday evening in Sunrise, Fla.

Matt Boldy finished with a goal and an assist for Minnesota, which snapped a two-game winless skid. Quinn Hughes was one of four other Wild players to tally an assist.

Matthew Tkachuk scored

Zelensky has gone too far Musk

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:05:00 GMT

The billionaire has backed Donald Trumps demand that Kiev stop harming the US and global economy

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has lashed out at Vladimir Zelensky, siding with President Donald Trump, who has warned that Kiev's continued attacks on Russian oil refineries are worsening a global fuel crisis and hurting American farmers.

Trump has also called for a change of leadership in Kiev, ac

No. 9 Ole Miss blows out Vanderbilt, rebounds from Florida loss

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:40:33 GMT

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Trinidad Chambliss threw three touchdown passes, Ole Miss scored four touchdowns in a nine-minute span of the second quarter and the No. 9 Rebels routed host Vanderbilt 52-17 on Saturday in Nashville, Tenn.

Chambliss completed 20 of 30 passes for 213 yards with an interception as Ole Miss (4-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) came out of a bye week and bounced back emphatically fr

Top 25 roundup: South Carolina hands No. 16 Florida second straight loss

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:40:28 GMT

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South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers fired four touchdown passes and rushed for a score as the Gamecocks broke a three-game losing streak with a 38-19 Southeastern Conference upset of No. 16 Florida on Saturday afternoon in Gainesville, Fla.

After blowing a 17-point lead in a home overtime loss last week against Kentucky, the Gamecocks (3-3, 1-3) snapped an eight-game

Christa Pike discharged from hospital after botched execution

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:29:03 GMT

The convicted murderer has been sent back to the womens prison where she spent three decades, her lawyers have said

Death row inmate Christa Pike, who was convicted of murder in the US state of Tennessee, has been discharged from the hospital after surviving a botched execution. She was sent back to prison on Saturday, days after regaining the ability to walk and talk after receiving a double let

South Carolina stuns No. 16 Florida as LaNorris Sellers provides five TDs

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:05:08 GMT

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South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers fired four touchdown passes and rushed for another score as the Gamecocks broke a three-game losing streak with a stunning 38-19 Southeastern Conference whipping of No. 16 Florida on Saturday afternoon in Gainesville, Fla.

After blowing a 17-point lead in a home overtime loss last week against Kentucky, the Gamecocks (3-3, 1-3 SEC) s

Rangers G Igor Shesterkin out for season with lower-body injury

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:40:24 GMT

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New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the remainder of the season due to a lower-body injury, the team announced Saturday.

The news comes one day after the 2021-22 Vezina Trophy winner sustained the injury during the second period of a 3-1 loss against the host Washington Capitals.

Also on Saturday, the Rangers announced goaltender Joonas Korpisalo will be

Isaias weakens to Category 1 hurricane after Florida landfall

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:05:37 GMT

FLORIDA, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) -- Hurricane Isaias weakened to a Category 1 storm on Friday, rapidly lost wind speed after hitting the Florida coast, the US National Hurricane Centre said while warning of storm surges and snapped power lines as it moves through the Deep South.

The hurricane, crossing the western Florida Panhandle after making landfall near Destin as a Category 2 storm, was about 105 km west-no

Isaac Brown rushes for 235 yards as Louisville tops Florida State

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:05:21 GMT

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Isaac Brown's record-setting rushing performance propelled Louisville to a 44-20 comeback victory over Florida State on Friday night in a pivotal Atlantic Coast Conference matchup for both sides.

Brown rushed for a career-high 235 yards on 17 carries and scored two touchdowns. He also returned the opening kickoff of the second half 71 yards to set up the go-ahead touchdown drive o

Defenseman Mathew Dumba, 13-year NHL vet, retires at age 32

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:05:12 GMT

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Veteran defenseman Mathew Dumba announced his retirement on Friday after 13 NHL seasons.

A first-round selection (seventh overall) of Minnesota in the 2012 NHL Draft, Dumba played 10 seasons for the Wild.

The winner of the 2019-20 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is given annually for leadership qualities on and off the ice and humanitarian work in the community, pl

Putin says Russian oil supplies to US will "positively impact" global economy after Trump call

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:59:01 GMT

Moscow [Russia], October 10 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that proposed Russian oil and petroleum product supplies to the United States and global markets would positively impact the global economy, following a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Friday, during which the two leaders also discussed Ukraine and Iran, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

'In discussing t

Nashville SC, eyeing Supporters' Shield, face surging Austin FC

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:55:19 GMT

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Nashville SC will attempt to extend their march toward one of the best records in MLS history when they travel to square off with feisty Austin FC on Saturday in a late-season interconference fixture.

The Coyotes (18-3-6, 60 points) have been far and away the best team in MLS this year, with the Supporters' Shield in sight as well as a chance to set the record for most points b

Union look to extend 12-match MLS unbeaten streak vs. Real Salt Lake

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:40:19 GMT

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The Philadelphia Union will try to extend their 12-match MLS unbeaten run Saturday night in Chester, Pa., when they face a Real Salt Lake side that defeated another Eastern Conference contender in its last match.

Philadelphia (11-10-6, 39 points) has won 10 of those 12 games while climbing into sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

Milan Iloski has scored six goals in his l

Red Bulls attempt to improve home form against San Diego FC

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:55:13 GMT

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With seven games remaining, the New York Red Bulls are clinging to one of the final Eastern Conference playoff spots.

Their standing would be stronger if the Red Bulls performed better at home, and they will attempt to stop a four-game home winless slide when they face San Diego FC on Saturday in Harrison, N.J.

New York (9-12-6, 33 points) begins the weekend in eighth

Fresh off final game with Argentina, Messi leads Miami vs. D.C. United

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:40:29 GMT

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Lionel Messi said his farewell to the Argentine national team earlier this week when he played his final match for his country.

Messi's next task will be to break Inter Miami out of their five-match winless skid in MLS league play when they host D.C. United on Saturday night.

Inter Miami (12-5-10, 46 points) sit in third place in the Eastern Conference despite being tied in

Trump envoys discuss 'winter preparedness' with Kiev and its European NATO backers

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:32:18 GMT

The Miami talks focused on near-term issues like "energy resilience" ahead of Washington's next round of negotiations with Moscow

US President Donald Trump's top envoys have begun two days of negotiations with Ukrainian and European representatives in Miami, focusing on preparations for the co

Winless Kings head on the road to face Golden Knights

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:55:20 GMT

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Still in search of their first win in the Peter Laviolette era, the Los Angeles Kings make the short trip to Las Vegas to face the defending Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night.

Los Angeles is 0-2-1 in its first three games under Laviolette, including road losses at Colorado (8-4) and San Jose (5-4 in OT). They come in off a 2-1 loss to the Florida

Red-hot Lightning visit sturdy Islanders

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:55:13 GMT

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The New York Islanders have split two of four contests thus far and will look to add a second straight win Saturday night when they host the hot Tampa Bay Lightning.

The matchup will be the middle one of a three-game homestand. The Islanders flirted with back-to-back home shutouts in Thursday night's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in a fiery match at the end.

Panthers, without Brad Marchand, eye 5-game points streak vs. Wild

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:55:14 GMT

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The Florida Panthers are off to a hot start this season.

If they want to keep it going, they will have to do so without a veteran leader for the foreseeable future.

Florida will try to push its points streak to five games when it faces off against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday evening in Sunrise, Fla. It will be the first game for the Panthers since losing Brad Marchand to a

Taxed pitching staffs will decide Game 5 between Guardians, White Sox

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:19:03 GMT

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CLEVELAND -- The American League Division Series has provided a roller coaster of emotions for the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox.

Road teams have won the first four contests, setting up a winner-take-all Game 5 on Saturday night.

Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (0-0, 3.00 ERA) takes on White Sox right-hander Sean Burke (1-0, 3.86 ERA) in a battle of traditio

Sloth selfies come at a cost, advocates warn

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:14:37 GMT

Sloth encounters have become a booming business across the country, with customers paying to hold, feed and take photos with the animals but animal rights groups warned the creatures are suffering in silence.

Florida has more such operations than any other state, 31 of about 200 nationwide, according to a review by Humane World for Animals. Federal import records show Florida also received the most wild-caught s

Book bans rise this school year but not in Virginia

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:14:23 GMT

While book bans are on the rise this academic year, Virginia readers have experienced zero instances of book bans, according to a new report, as Congress pushes to compel more book bans through the law.

The report by PEN America, a free expression organization, found nearly 12,000 book bans happened in the 20

Report: Federal energy policy to cost Florida households $69 billion

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:03:37 GMT

A new analysis found federal energy policies will cost Florida families hundreds of dollars a year and slow the state's economy.

The nonpartisan think tank Energy Innovation modeled the effects of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," EPA rul

4 dead, 670,000 without power after Hurricane Isaias hits Florida

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:35:47 GMT

At least four people were killed on Saturday after Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin in the US state of Florida as a dangerous Category 2 storm, before weakening into a post-tropical cyclone, according to local authorities.

The victims included two people killed by falling trees in Florida and Alabama, officials said.

Nearly 670,000 customers remained without power in Florida, Alabama, Georgia an

Ukraine, US, Europe end Miami talks early amid US-Russia diesel deal

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:03:22 GMT

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Talks involving representatives of Ukraine, the United States and Europe in Miami have ended earlier than planned, according to a senior correspondent from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, an international media organization, on Saturday.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said in a social media post on Friday that representatives from t

Packers 'can't shy away' from Cowboys' explosive offense

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:45:32 GMT

Dak Prescotts game-breaking weapons must be contained

Mike Spofford

GREEN BAY The Dallas Cowboys are coming to Lambeau Field on Sunday night a little rested.

The Packers also are expecting them to be a little angry.

A week ago Thursday night, the Cowboys lost a home game against a previously winless Tampa Bay team, scoring just 16 points in a dud of an offensive performance. The defeat dropped

Week 6 Blog: Time to take over

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:20:00 GMT

Teresa Varley

Wednesday, October 14

Time to take over:The Steelers head into Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a 3-2 record, but there is one thing they want to do in Raymond James Stadium that they haven't done all season.

Get a win on the road.

The team's only two losses came against the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns, both on the

Updates: Overshown, Durant remain DNP

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:07:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com

Oct. 14

DeMarvion Overshown#0 LBHeight: 6-3Weight: 235 lbsCollege: Texas

4:00 p.m. --Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring) and CB Cobie Durant (hamstring) were listed as DNP on Wednesday's initial injury report.

Overshown said he was hopeful to return on Sunday night against the Packers earlier in the week, and did some individual work, but still got a DNP desi

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS QUOTE SHEET 10-14-26

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:11:20 GMT

HEAD COACH TODD BOWLES

(On if there is an update on QB Baker Mayfield's injury)

"Not at this time. Nothing [has] changed. I mean, he's getting better. We'll see how much he throws and see how he looks."

(On if QB Baker Mayfield has been able to throw yet)

"Well, we're going to see this afternoon."

(On whether QB Baker Mayfield has done any football-related work yet)

Eyeing who's up next

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:00:14 GMT

Brian Batko

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers shrugged off all the record book climbing he did in the Steelers' 34-22 victory Sunday against the Colts. He deflected those milestones as little more than "longevity" statistics, whether it's quarterback wins or touchdown passes.

If Rodgers is going to keep adding to his career ledger, though at least in the short term he may have to do so with players he's never throw

Week 6 Injury Report (Buccaneers)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Teresa Varley

The Steelers began their preparation for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, already knowing they will be without two receivers.

Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek have both been ruled out after suffering injuries in last week's win over the Colts.

"Both receivers will not be available this week," said Coach Mike McCarthy during his weekly press conference.

McCarthy was ask