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Preseason Matchups Expected to See Widespread Player AbsencesSports — 2dThe Suns are expected to sit several key players for their preseason rematch with San Antonio, giving reserves more chances to compete for rotation spots. The Spurs, meanwhile, are expected to bring back Victor Wembanyama and several starters after resting them against Utah, though some injured players remain questionable.

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Chicago Leads 2026 Gold Glove FinalistsSports — 6hRawlings 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.

Dodgers Weigh Benching Ohtani, Trail Brewers 0-2 — 1dDown 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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Trump’s Comments on Sophie Cunningham Draw Criticism — 1dAt an Ohio rally, President Donald Trump said WNBA player Sophie Cunningham could attract fans with her looks rather than her scoring, prompting criticism that the remarks were degrading. Cunningham was a productive bench player and efficient three-point shooter for the Indiana Fever, while her political views have also drawn attention.

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Florida Selected SEC Preseason Favorite for Second Year, Haugh Named Player of the Year — 2dFlorida was picked to win the SEC men’s basketball title for a second straight year, with senior Thomas Haugh named preseason Player of the Year. Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu made the preseason All-SEC first team, while Alex Condon earned second-team honors.

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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.

Georgia Tech captain Kyle Efford medically retires but stays on as player-coach — 1dGeorgia Tech captain Kyle Efford medically retires Oct. 13 with 250 career tackles: 'Nothing left in the tank.' He stays on as captain.

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Elena Vasquez Keeping him as player-coach is a good move since he can pass along what he learned without taking more hits.

BetMGM Q3 Revenue Rises 7%, EBITDA Jumps 112% — 1dBetMGM Q3 net revenue rose 7% to $710 million and adjusted EBITDA jumped 112% from $41 million, even as monthly active players fell 3% to 878,000.

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Rachel Meyers BetMGM's ability to more than double EBITDA despite fewer players shows smart cost control and better player quality.

Saudi Arabia Postpones Six Kings Slam Until December — 6hSaudi Arabia’s Six Kings Slam exhibition has been postponed from October to December 27–30 because regional conflict, attacks on Riyadh’s airport and travel disruptions raised security and logistical concerns. The event features six top players and offers a $6 million prize to the champion.

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Maya Lindstrom Security concerns are understandable after those airport attacks. Delaying the event was the right call for everyone involved.

Two Montana softball players face off in unusual matchup1 source — 5d

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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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Jaguars, Eagles Players Ejected in London Kickoff Fight — 3dTrotter and Thomas ejected for fighting on the Eagles-Jaguars opening kickoff in London after a nullified 90-yard return TD.

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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.

NFL fines eight players across six teams — 4dThe NFL fined players across several teams for Week 4 violations, including unnecessary roughness, helmet use, taunting, and illegal tackles. Penalties ranged from $5,972 for Saints linebacker Isaiah Stalbird to $19,389 for Jets safety Dane Belton; Chargers defender DeMarcus Lawrence and Titans lineman John Franklin-Myers were also fined.

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Injury reports shape betting outlooks for Sunday NFL gamesSports — 4dWeek 5 NFL previews point to Detroit as a 5.5-point road favorite against Arizona, while trends show the Colts covering consistently as road underdogs and the Steelers covering at home. Injury reports also rule out several players for Texans-Titans and Giants-Commanders, with additional players cleared or listed as questionable.

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Three Rice Players Reach ITA Texas Main DrawSports — 6dRice women’s tennis advanced players in both singles and doubles at the ITA Texas Regional in Waco, earning multiple match victories across the tournament’s opening days. The Owls’ regional run continues as they compete for further advancement.

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Prince William Plays Cricket for Earthshot in Mumbai Countdown — 1dPrince William played an informal street-cricket match on London’s Mall with prominent UK, Indian and international players to spotlight the close sporting ties between Britain and India. The event launched the countdown to the Earthshot Prize’s November awards in Mumbai, which will recognize environmental innovation.

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Rachel Meyers Using cricket to count down to the November prizes feels like a practical step for getting more people interested in innovation.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Trump jokes about examining Senator Husted — 1dPresident Trump joked at an Ohio rally that he examined Sen. Jon Husted’s physique—including his backside and hands—to verify Husted’s reputation as a standout college football player. Trump used the event to rally support for Husted and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy as Husted faces Democrat Sherrod Brown in a closely contested Senate race.

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Eight-Player Football Playoff Brackets ReleasedSports — 5dWisconsin’s eight-player high school football playoff brackets are set, while Washington teams prepare for key Friday matchups, including unbeaten Eastmont and Selah. Separately, FantasyLabs introduced a simulation-based NFL DFS lineup tool, and a quiz tests knowledge of offensive and special-teams roles.

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Former WVU basketball player Kerr Kriisa pleads guilty to wire fraud — 6dFormer college basketball player Kerr Kriisa pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a scheme prosecutors say defrauded two people of nearly $2.2 million from 2022 to 2026, including by using a fictitious identity to demand money. He is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 22, 2026.

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NYT Releases October 14 Wordle, Connections AnswersLifestyle — 2dThe October 14 New York Times Connections guide offers clues for grouping its 16 words, while the Wordle guide reveals PSYCH, a five-letter answer with no standard vowels. Both articles explain the games’ rules and flag misleading clues that could trip up players.

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Four Ravens Join Trump at $3.7B Investment Event — Oct 6, 2026President Donald Trump recognized four Baltimore Ravens players at a Baltimore County event promoting Anduril Industries’ planned $3.7 billion submarine-components facility, which is expected to create more than 3,100 jobs. The players’ appearance and Trump’s greetings to injured quarterback Lamar Jackson sparked online debate, with some fans calling it a jinx and others defending the players’ attendance.

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Kentucky creates new role, taps Moorer to manage athletes across sportsSports — 5dKentucky Athletics has hired Mitchell Moorer as executive associate athletics director for player management, a new department-wide role overseeing roster development, revenue sharing, NIL opportunities and student-athlete management. Moorer joins from Michigan State and will work with coaches and administrators to shape Kentucky’s player-management strategy and ensure compliance.

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College Tennis Teams Record Opening-Day Regional WinsSports — 5dBrown’s women’s team advanced six players to the ITA New England Regionals main draw, while Brown’s men also advanced qualifiers to their regional main draw. Elsewhere, Belmont, UT Arlington and Austin Peay players recorded opening-day wins at their respective ITA regional championships, though several were eliminated in later qualifying rounds.

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Judge Permanently Dismisses Six Wisconsin Players’ Lawsuit — 6dA federal judge dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit by six former Wisconsin women’s basketball players who accused coach Marisa Moseley and university officials of psychological abuse and violations of their rights. The judge said the complaint did not establish claims under the Constitution or disability laws, though the allegations raised concerns about Moseley’s coaching practices.

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Mavericks plan to keep Irving with Flagg — 2dThe Mavericks say they plan to keep Kyrie Irving alongside young star Cooper Flagg, despite rival executives’ doubts about the fit given Dallas’ roster needs and the players’ different career timelines. Irving has returned from a lengthy ACL recovery, and the team is now working to build its on-court chemistry around the pairing.

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