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Brandon Gill Lights Up Abdul El-Sayed for Lying About His Muslim Brotherhood Ties2 sources — 14h

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Elena Vasquez Gill was right to call him out since any Brotherhood connections would be a serious red flag for office.

Chicago Leads 2026 Gold Glove FinalistsSports — 11hRawlings named the 2026 Gold Glove contenders, with four Royals, five Cubs, Yankees Austin Wells and Cody Bellinger, and Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe among the players in the running. Winners will be announced Nov. 1.

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Maya Lindstrom Austin Wells earning a nod at catcher is fair given how well he handled the Yankees staff.

Tennessee QB Brandon questionable for Arkansas — Oct 8, 2026Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon’s shoulder injury has left his status for the Arkansas game uncertain; the final SEC report lists him as a game-time decision after earlier reports called him questionable. George MacIntyre is expected to start after replacing Brandon against Auburn, while running back Javin Gordon is also listed as questionable.

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South Dakota Deputy Dies After Line-of-Duty ShootingWorld — 2dMinnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy Katherine Ann Frank, 26, died Monday after being shot in the line of duty in Sioux Falls on Friday. Suspect Brandon Oetken faces three counts each of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault against law enforcement, and officials and community members have paid tribute to Frank.

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Supreme Court declines Michigan students’ appeal over ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ sweatshirts — Oct 5, 2026On Oct. 5, 2026, the Supreme Court declined without explanation to hear a Michigan appeal over a school ban on “Let’s Go Brandon” sweatshirts, leaving the district’s win in place.

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Priya Raman Declining to hear the case leaves schools with too much power to pick which messages kids can wear.

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.

Heupel leaves Tennessee starting QB undecided for Alabama — 4dTennessee coach Josh Heupel has not named a starting quarterback for Saturday’s game against Alabama, saying the choice between injured freshman Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre will depend on practice during the week. MacIntyre started the win over Arkansas, throwing for 247 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.

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Tennessee Benches Faizon Brandon After Early Struggles but Beats Auburn — Oct 3, 2026Faizon just wasn't operating. He wasn't feeling 100%, Heupel said after benching Brandon (3-of-8, 0 yards, INT); Tennessee still beat Auburn 24-14.

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Sam Okafor Tennessee still pulled out the win without much from the starting quarterback so the rest of the team stepped up.

Hornets Nearing $200M Brandon Miller Extension — Oct 5, 2026The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly making progress toward a long-term extension with Brandon Miller, with projections putting the deal above $200 million. Miller is considered among the strongest candidates to sign before the deadline; if no deal is reached, he would become a restricted free agent, allowing Charlotte to match other teams’ offers.

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Earth, Wind & Fire plans three Southern concerts — Oct 5, 2026Earth, Wind & Fire has announced spring concerts in Brandon, Mississippi, Savannah, Georgia, and Columbia, South Carolina, with longtime members Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson in the lineup. The Brandon show is set for April 17, 2027, Savannah’s for April 24, and Columbia’s for April 27; ticket sale details vary by venue.

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Tennessee expected to start MacIntyre at Arkansas — Oct 6, 2026No. 15 Tennessee is expected to start George MacIntyre for the first time at Arkansas after he replaced injured Faizon Brandon and went 8 of 10 in a 24-14 win over Auburn.

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Phil Wickham, Josiah Queen Lead Dove Awards — 5dPhil Wickham, Josiah Queen and Brandon Lake each won three honors at the 57th annual GMA Dove Awards in Nashville. Wickham was named Artist of the Year, Queen won Song of the Year for “Dusty Bibles,” and Lake received Songwriter of the Year; Jamie MacDonald was named New Artist of the Year.

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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.

Dallas Taqueria Earns First Michelin Bib GourmandLifestyle — 6dDallas’ Resident Taqueria earned its first Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand after 11 years in Lake Highlands, recognized for high-quality food at moderate prices. Chef-owner Brandon Savoie says the award honors his team’s creative, globally influenced neighborhood tacos, and the restaurant will continue operating as usual.

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Ohio State Lists Six Players Questionable for Maryland — Oct 8, 2026Ohio State could be without starting wide receivers Devin McCuin and Brandon Inniss, as well as right tackle Phillip Daniels, for its game against Maryland; all three are listed as questionable. The injury report also lists several other Buckeyes as questionable or out, while nickelback Jay Timmons has been cleared to play.

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Tennessee's Javin Gordon Questionable for ArkansasSports — Oct 8, 2026Tennessee running back Javin Gordon is questionable for Saturday’s game at Arkansas after missing three straight games, while quarterback Faizon Brandon is also questionable with a shoulder injury, making George MacIntyre a likely starter. The Vols, who lost their last visit to Arkansas in 2024, will face the Razorbacks in Fayetteville at 4:15 p.m. ET.

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Saints’ Staley Disputes Aikman Criticism After 45-24 Loss — 6dAfter Atlanta’s 45-24 win over New Orleans, Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley disputed Troy Aikman’s on-air claim that he had no answers for the Falcons, whose offense ran for 205 yards and five touchdowns. Aikman cited key defensive absences and matchup problems; Staley accepted responsibility for the loss but said the criticism was untrue and defended his players’ effort.

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

Tennessee QB Brandon Exits, Returns After Injury — Sep 26, 2026Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon returned from a right-shoulder injury, threw a late TD to Mike Matthews, then saw his Hail Mary fall incomplete in a 20-17 loss to No. 1 Texas on Sept. 26.

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Sam Okafor The Hail Mary falling short after everything else felt like the difference in a game that close against Texas.

Silver Alerts span Utah, Wisconsin, TexasWorld — Oct 6, 2026Silver Alerts are active for Brandon Hope, 61, missing from Spring City, Utah, since Sept. 30, and 79-year-old Steven Kolubako, missing in Wausau, Wisconsin, with dementia and other medical concerns. Beaumont police found 76-year-old Arvesta Hadnot and discontinued his alert.

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Tennessee Man Convicted in Fairborn MurderWorld — Oct 5, 2026A Greene County jury convicted Brandon Peters of murdering Cievion Smith in a June 2025 shooting outside a Fairborn apartment complex, rejecting Peters’ self-defense claim. Peters faces 20 years to life in prison; prosecutors say surveillance footage and camera tracking helped investigators locate him in Kentucky.

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Quarterback Rankings, Battles Span 2026 FootballSports — Oct 6, 2026College football quarterback discussions range from Kentucky’s Kenny Minchey’s strong start and a volatile Tennessee competition between George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon to ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit’s view that Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss is the nation’s top choice. Alabama’s Keelon Russell is also gaining Heisman momentum after a four-touchdown performance.

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Packers Rule Micah Parsons Out Against Bears — Oct 5, 2026Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Micah Parsons will not practice this week and is ruled out against the Bears as he continues recovering from a torn ACL, with no firm return date. Green Bay also faces other injuries, including season-ending Achilles and neck injuries, while rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse’s neck issue appears unlikely to keep him out.

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Michigan Supreme Court Hears South Haven Drowning LiabilityPolitics — Oct 6, 2026The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments over whether South Haven can claim governmental immunity in a lawsuit brought by the family of Brandon Chambers, who drowned at a city beach in 2020. His family argues the city operated the beach for profit and failed to adequately address hazardous conditions; the city says the beach served the public and remains protected by immunity, with a ruling expected later.

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Ravens, Texans block Cowboys kicks in consecutive weeksSports — Oct 4, 2026After the Ravens and Texans blocked Brandon Aubrey field goals in consecutive games, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Houston copied the Ravens’ approach after spotting an uncorrected weakness in Dallas’ protection. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer says the team will reshuffle blockers and address technical problems before its next game.

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NBA Preseason Debuts Showcase Emerging Rotation RolesSports — Oct 6, 2026NBA preseason games featured efficient scoring from Warriors guard Brandon Williams (17 points), a 19-point first half from Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards, and 13 points from Hornets forward Naz Reid. Detroit also offered an early look at John Collins at small-ball center and expanded minutes for Ausar Thompson, while Isaiah Joe made his Pistons debut off the bench.

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Brandon Lowe's Homer Lifts Pirates Past Royals, 6-5 — Sep 19, 2026Brandon Lowe's two-run eighth-inning homer lifted the Pirates over the Royals 6-5, his fourth in five games and Pittsburgh's record 96th at PNC Park.

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Priya Raman Royals keep finding ways to lose late in the season. That rally came up just short again.