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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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Vinícius Gets Four-Match Ban and Will Miss Real Madrid's Clásico — 1dJosé Mourinho says he benched Vinícius Júnior to protect him and is working to help the struggling forward regain his confidence and form, including with changes to his routine. Vinícius’ disallowed goal and red card against Villarreal have added to his troubles and could leave him suspended for the first Clásico of the season.

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Sundowns end Pirates’ MTN8 reign; Ouaddou explains Appollis benching — 4dOrlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou said he benched Oswin Appollis in the MTN8 final as part of a plan to use him as a second-half impact player, drawing on his success as a substitute in last season’s final. Pirates lost 2–0 to Mamelodi Sundowns, and conceding early disrupted the plan as they chased the game.

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Trump’s Comments on Sophie Cunningham Draw Criticism — 2dAt 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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Ja Morant’s Blazers Role Takes Shape — 2dJa Morant’s early Portland preseason has offered signs he can adapt to a crowded backcourt, including an effective stint off the bench and an unselfish approach, while teammates say he seems happier in his new surroundings. His performance has also been uneven as he works off rust, and Portland’s lineup fit remains a question; the Blazers’ rim protection from Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams could help make the roster work.

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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.

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.

UNC tops USC 88-70 in Malone exhibition debutSports — 4dNorth Carolina opened Michael Malone’s basketball era with an 88-70 exhibition win over USC, with Jarin Stevenson and freshman Maximo Adams standing out. Guard Isaiah Denis, who chose to return to UNC, scored a career-high 14 points off the bench and said Malone’s staff helped him feel comfortable and earn an opportunity.

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Trail Blazers Beat London Lions 119-66 in Preseason — Oct 8, 2026Portland beat Golden State 123-118, with Robert Williams adding eight points, five rebounds and five blocks off the bench. Warriors video highlights featured a Stephen Curry shot and the team’s top dunks against Portland.

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All Blacks name McKenzie flyhalf for Bledisloe opener — Oct 7, 2026Damian McKenzie will start at flyhalf for the All Blacks against Australia in the Bledisloe Cup opener, with Beauden Barrett moving to fullback after injuries ruled out Richie Mo’unga and Ruben Love. Scott Barrett returns to the starting side and Shannon Frizell is named on the bench as New Zealand fields an experienced lineup.

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Oklahoma Falls 41-13; Venables Discussed Benching Mateer — Sep 27, 2026Venables discussed benching Mateer at half of Oklahoma's 41-13 loss after three straight second-quarter turnovers put Georgia up 28-0.

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Nicole Hardy Venables was right to consider pulling Mateer after that stretch of mistakes.

Canada, Bonner lead Dream to 92-82 win over Liberty in semifinals opener — Oct 4, 2026Jordin Canada scored 20 of her 25 points after half and DeWanna Bonner added 23 off the bench as Atlanta beat New York 92-82 in WNBA semifinals Game 1.

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Rachel Meyers Atlanta's third quarter surge and forcing all those turnovers made the difference, Liberty will need to clean that up fast.

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.

Thunder Rookie Stirtz Scores 35 in First Two Preseason Games — Oct 7, 2026Thunder rookie Bennett Stirtz scored a team-high 15 points with six assists and five rebounds in his preseason debut against New Orleans, showing promise as both a shooter and playmaker. Oklahoma City is exploring an off-ball role for the former high-usage college guard, and with key players returning he is expected to come off the bench.

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Three shooting cases get 2027 trial datesPolitics — Oct 6, 2026A federal judge has scheduled a bench trial for the week of Aug. 3, 2027, in the wrongful-death lawsuit over Bryan Malinowski’s fatal shooting during an ATF raid at his Little Rock home. His widow alleges agents violated his rights; the government maintains they acted lawfully, and the case will examine how agents announced and carried out the entry.

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Hawks Lose Preseason Opener After 49-26 QuarterSports — Oct 6, 2026Atlanta opened the preseason with a loss to Memphis after a disastrous 49-26 second quarter exposed defensive problems among the reserves, though the starters were more effective and the team rallied later. The performance raised questions about bench roles and rookie Zuby Ejiofor’s playing time, but reports cautioned against drawing firm conclusions from one game, especially with Lu Dort and other key players unavailable.

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Pelicans Rally From 24-Point Deficit, Beat Thunder — Oct 6, 2026The Pelicans rallied from a 24-point deficit to beat the Thunder 116-110 in their preseason opener, powered by an 18-0 third-quarter run and a strong showing from the reserve unit led by Bennedict Mathurin. The comeback offered promise from New Orleans’ bench, but its starters and defense struggled against an Oklahoma City team resting several key players.

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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.

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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Ronaldo Says He Will Continue Playing for Portugal — Oct 3, 2026Portugal’s federation is trying to broker talks between coach Jorge Jesus and Cristiano Ronaldo after Ronaldo left the national-team camp following the coach’s decision to bench him, with Jesus agreeing to meet and Ronaldo yet to respond. Polls found more Portuguese respondents sided with Jesus, while opinion on Ronaldo’s future with the national team was divided and many said his role should depend on form and the coach’s judgment.

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Rookie Shay Ciezki Scores 22 in Mercury Comeback Win — Sep 18, 2026Undrafted rookie Shay Ciezki scored a career-high 22 points off the bench, 17 in the third quarter, as Phoenix rallied past Portland 94-91.

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Marcus Bell Portland fought hard too but the short-handed roster made it tough to close out the win.

Jets Sign Levis, Release Zappe — Sep 22, 2026Will Levis has signed with the New York Jets' practice squad, taking Bailey Zappe's spot as he attempts to revive a career derailed by injuries and a mid-Tennessee benching. The Jets' quarterback room includes Geno Smith and rookie Cade Klubnik, with Cam Ward having been drafted by Tennessee in 2025 to back up Levis.

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Nicole Hardy Releasing Zappe makes sense with Smith and Klubnik already in the room, but it still feels like a tough break for him.

Sri Lanka Convicts 15 Over Easter Bombings — Sep 20, 2026The Colombo Three-Judge High Court Trial-at-Bar will deliver the verdict tomorrow in the main Easter Sunday 2019 terrorist attacks case against 24 defendants on about 23,270 charges, with 10 confessions and 2,076 court exhibits entered as evidence. The attacks killed 274 people and injured 577, and the bench comprises Judges Navaratne Marasinghe, Sujeewa Nissanka, and Ramanathan Kannan.

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Luol Deng Regrets $72 Million Lakers Deal — Sep 16, 2026The 2016 Lakers free-agent splashes for Timofey Mozgov and Luol Deng are now viewed as misfires after both players struggled for rotation roles and Deng was benched in favor of a younger core. Deng says he took the big offer largely to seize a premier opportunity, but the team’s shifting plans and conflicting messages left him feeling he couldn't play the game he loved.

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Dr. David Crean Book Guides Biopharma Leaders on Commercialization — Sep 18, 2026A new book, Dual Fluency: Bridging Science, Capital, and Governance in Life Sciences by Dr. David H. Crean, offers a practical blueprint for biopharma to move from discovery to commercialization by focusing on three core translations—Data to Capital, Discovery to Deal, and Bench to Boardroom—along with Capital Stack Optimization. Aimed at scientist-founders, pre-commercial CEOs, BD executives, and investors, the work promises actionable risk-reduction insights and will be available on Amazon and major bookstores through Cardiff Advisory LLC.

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Jared Kim This book seems helpful for scientist founders who struggle turning research into actual funding and governance plans.

Meta releases Muse Wonder, claims AI benchmark gains — 2dMeta launched Muse Wonder and the subscriber-only Wonder Full, its first frontier AI models, positioning them as strong options for coding, legal, automation and personal-agent tasks. Early benchmarks place Wonder Full near the top of major leaderboards, though independent real-world performance remains to be established; Meta is emphasizing memory and agent reliability as it rolls the models out through its API and Muse Code.

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Google Begins Broad Gemini 4 Argon RolloutTech — 2dGoogle has released Gemini 4 Argon to developers and paying subscribers, positioning the model for complex work in areas such as coding, finance, law and cybersecurity as it seeks to strengthen its position in the AI race. Google touts strong benchmark results and improved coding productivity, while access is paid and introductory API prices are set to double after November 30.

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