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Florida QB Philo Questionable for Texas Game — 8hFlorida starting quarterback Aaron Philo is questionable for Saturday’s game at No. 7 Texas after a shoulder injury limited him in practice. If he cannot play, sophomore Tramell Jones Jr. is expected to make his first career start; wide receiver Vernell Brown III may return from a knee injury.

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Elena Vasquez Philo missing this game would be a big break for Texas, but Jones stepping in might keep it competitive if the line holds up.

Bears’ Montez Sweat Suspended Two Games — 1dThe NFL suspended Bears defensive end Montez Sweat for two games without pay for violating its performance-enhancing substances policy, sidelining him for matchups against the Falcons and Patriots. His absence further weakens Chicago’s pass rush, already strained by injury, though Austin Booker had two sacks in the team’s loss to Green Bay.

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Sam Okafor Booker had a good game against Green Bay so maybe he can keep filling in and help limit the damage.

Oilers Seek Fifth Straight Win Against Winless Kings — 2dThe Edmonton Oilers take a four-game winning streak and five-game points streak into Tuesday’s matchup with the winless Los Angeles Kings, closing out a three-game California road trip. The Kings have stayed competitive in several games but are looking for their first victory of the season.

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Dahlin Day-to-Day, to Miss Sabres’ Game in Montreal — 2dSabres captain Rasmus Dahlin left Monday’s game against Florida with an upper-body injury and did not return. The injury’s severity and his availability for Buffalo’s next game against Montreal were unclear, raising concern for a team already struggling defensively.

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Dodgers Weigh Benching Ohtani, Trail Brewers 0-2 — 2dDown 0-2 in the NLCS after a 7-4 Game 2 loss, the Dodgers will discuss benching Shohei Ohtani; Dave Roberts said he "doesn't feel great" and will weigh what's best for player and club.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Alabama-Texas A&M Headlines Oct. 24 College Football KickoffsSports — 2dBoston College will visit Georgia Tech for a 3:30 p.m. ET Homecoming game on Oct. 24, televised nationally on the ACC Network. Clemson’s Oct. 24 home game against Virginia Tech is scheduled for a 7 or 7:30 p.m. kickoff on ESPN or ESPN2, with the exact time and network to be announced after the weekend’s games.

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Rams’ Jackson Punches Bills Player After Game — 1dMonday Night Football got even more physical after the game when Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson punched Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb. The punch was th… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Kawhi Leonard Set to Start in Raptors Return — 2dKawhi Leonard is set to make his preseason debut for the Toronto Raptors against the New York Knicks after missing the team’s first two exhibition games. The game marks his return to Toronto following the delayed completion of his trade from the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Dream Unable to Secure Larger Venue for WNBA Finals GamesSports — 3dAtlanta Dream will host WNBA Finals home games at 3,500-seat Gateway Center Arena after failing to secure State Farm Arena or another larger venue.

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Pedro Pascal calls cello training career’s toughest challenge — 1dPedro Pascal said learning the cello for Behemoth! was his career's toughest challenge, joking he would rather fight Game of Thrones' The Mountain again.

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Dana Whitfield I'd rather face The Mountain again than learn cello from scratch too, but Pascal's commitment to the role is impressive.

Gaming Stocks See Trading, Short InterestBusiness — 3dGaming coverage spans upcoming releases and budget-friendly alternatives, including Space Marine 2, as well as investor attention on the sector: the Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF saw a sharp rise in short interest, while Take-Two and several esports companies were flagged among stocks to watch.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Blues double free over-the-air games via new Gray Media dealSports — 2dThe St. Louis Blues and Gray Media have agreed to a multiyear deal to air 10 select Thursday-night Blue Note+ games free over the air during the 2026–27 season. The broadcasts will reach more than 4.8 million households across St. Louis and 10 other regional markets, doubling the number of the team’s free over-the-air games from last season.

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Sportsbooks Offer Bonus Bets for Oct. 13 Games — 1dSportsbooks promoted new-user bonuses for Tuesday’s sports slate, including the Rays-Guardians ALCS game, with BetMGM offers of up to $1,500 or $150 and bet365 offers of $200; eligibility and terms vary by state. Betting previews offered differing angles, with one SportsLine analysis favoring Tampa Bay while another backed Cleveland starter Parker Messick to record more than 14.5 outs.

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Askarov allows five in 6-3 Bruins win — 1dYaroslav Askarov made his fifth start in six games for San Jose, as the Sharks leaned on the 24-year-old prospect to build experience while backup Alex Nedeljkovic waited for more opportunities. Askarov’s rough start continued in a 6-3 loss to Boston, when he allowed five goals on 25 shots and extended his losing streak to three games.

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Tom Gallagher The Bruins capitalized on every mistake and the Sharks defense left Askarov hanging out to dry in this one.

Trump reportedly plans Buccaneers-Steelers game visit — 1dTrump's planned Buccaneers-Steelers visit was pulled hours after CNN reported it, after Carmen Vitali questioned millions to see 'the ghost of Aaron Rodgers.'

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Sam Okafor Having the president at a Bucs-Steelers game will draw crowds but might distract from the actual football on the field.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Kansas Ends Colorado's 23-Game Home Unbeaten StreakSports — 3dKansas beat No. 24 Colorado 1-0 on Marit McLaughlin’s late goal, ending Colorado’s program-record 14-match win streak and 23-game home unbeaten run.

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Browns Rookie Concepcion Ruled Out After Penalized Hit by Fitzpatrick — 3dBrowns rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion was ruled out of the game against the Jets with a head injury after a hard hit from safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who was penalized for the play. Concepcion was Cleveland’s leading receiver in targets entering the game.

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Texans Rule Out Montgomery With Groin Injury — 3dTexans running back David Montgomery left Sunday’s game against the Titans with a groin injury after five carries for 11 yards. Houston ruled him out for the rest of the game, leaving Woody Marks and Dare Ogunbowale as its available backfield options.

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Guardians, White Sox set for winner-take-all ALDS Game 5 — 5dCleveland’s Gavin Williams will start Saturday’s winner-take-all ALDS Game 5 against Chicago’s Sean Burke after closing out the Guardians’ Game 4 win to tie the series 2-2. Burke, who dominated in a Game 2 victory, will start for the White Sox as both teams look to advance to the AL Championship Series.

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Guardians Eliminate White Sox in ALDS Game 5 — 4dThe Cleveland Guardians eliminated the Chicago White Sox with a 2-0 win in Game 5, completing a comeback after trailing 2-0 in the series. Munetaka Murakami struck out four times in the deciding game but said he was grateful for his first season with Chicago and happy to have played postseason baseball.

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Sophia Wilson suspension extended to two games for hair-pulling incident — 6dNWSL extended Sophia Wilson’s suspension to two games on Oct. 8, 2026 after upgrading her hair-pulling red card to Major Game Misconduct.

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Canucks Seek Sixth UBS Arena Win Against Islanders — 1dThe Islanders have a chance to close their homestand with a win against a Vancouver team on a four-game losing streak that has allowed an NHL-high 35 goals and struggled on the penalty kill; New York has scored a power-play goal in four straight games. The Canucks have still scored 24 goals and are unbeaten in five visits to UBS Arena, while the matchup also reunites former Vancouver captain Bo Horvat with his old team.

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Marcus Bell Horvat back facing his old club adds some intrigue but the Canucks track record at this arena still gives them the edge.

Four NHL Games Scheduled for TuesdaySports — 1dTuesday’s NHL slate includes the Hurricanes hosting the Capitals at 6:45 p.m. ET, the Blue Jackets hosting the Panthers at 6:15 p.m., and the Islanders hosting the Canucks at 7:45 p.m.; all three games stream on ESPN+. The Avalanche visit the Stars at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, with Dallas forward Wyatt Johnston entering the matchup with four assists and no goals this season.

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Dortmund extends Kovac contract through 2029 — 1dDortmund extended Niko Kovac through 30 June 2029; his 2.15 Bundesliga points per game is the best coaching average in club history.

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Chris Dalton Kovac's 2.15 points per game average is the best they've had, so locking him in until 2029 looks like a solid decision.