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Colorado Names Former Utah QB Isaac Wilson Starter — 1dDeion Sanders confirmed Isaac Wilson will make his second consecutive start at quarterback for Colorado against No. 11 Utah, his former team. After Wilson threw three interceptions in a loss to Texas Tech, Sanders said Colorado wants to rely more on its running game and limit passing attempts.

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Fresh Strike Reported at Riyadh Airport — 6dA Saudi Arabian Airlines plane was heavily damaged while parked at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport during a Houthi missile attack, though reports differed on whether it was struck directly or hit by interception debris. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted missiles, while the attacks disrupted flights and debris reportedly damaged nearby buildings.

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Healthcare Companies Seek Sales Leaders Across SouthwestBusiness — 2dAlfasigma and its subsidiary Intercept Pharmaceuticals are hiring Territory Business Managers to grow sales in the U.S. gastrointestinal and liver-health market, build physician relationships and coordinate market-access efforts. Both roles call for specialty-sales experience, a bachelor’s degree and substantial travel within the territory.

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Eagles Release Backup Quarterback Andy Dalton — 5dEagles released Andy Dalton on Oct. 9, 2026 after his lone pass: an end-zone interception. He could become the 7th NFL QB to finish a season 0-for-1 with a pick.

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Heupel leaves Tennessee starting QB undecided for Alabama — 3dTennessee 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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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.

Jets Snap NFL-Record 20-Game Interception Drought — Oct 1, 2026Minkah Fitzpatrick ended the Jets’ record 20-game interception drought with a second-quarter pick of Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent. New York had gone an entire season without an interception, becoming the first NFL team to do so.

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Fan Interrupts Cowboys Reporter During Postgame Live ReportSports — 5dDuring a live postgame report after the Cowboys’ 24-16 loss to the Buccaneers, a fan interrupted Fox 4 reporter Jeff Kolb to tell him, “You are so cute.” Kolb lost his train of thought and joked that he’d been “intercepted” before tossing back to the studio.

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Bengals Beat Dolphins 31-24, Burrow Throws Four TDs — 2dJoe Burrow threw four touchdown passes and Jordan Battle intercepted two passes as Cincinnati beat Miami 31-24, despite Burrow’s modest 190 passing yards and a late Dolphins rally. Burrow finished the game after jamming a finger on his non-throwing hand while trying to recover a fumble; the Bengals have a bye before facing Baltimore.

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Jets Snap 21-Game Interception Drought, Lose 23-12Sports — Oct 5, 2026The Jets ended their 20-game interception drought against Chicago but still lost 23-12, and they remain mired in a separate two-minute scoring slump. Across the NFL, five teams are 0-4, tying a record for this point in a season; separately, Cleveland’s defense extended its streak without allowing a 300-yard passer to 49 games.

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Texas Tech Intercepts Four, Beats Colorado 29-7Sports — Oct 4, 2026No. 12 Texas Tech rallied from a 7-3 halftime deficit to beat Colorado 29-7, improving to 5-0 behind a defense that intercepted four passes and turned turnovers into 19 points. Colorado moved the ball effectively and outgained the Red Raiders, but missed field goals and other mistakes squandered its early momentum.

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Seahawks hand Chargers fourth straight loss, 30-23 — Oct 5, 2026Both teams intercepted on the opening play from scrimmage before Seattle beat the Chargers 30-23 on Oct. 4, 2026, dropping Los Angeles to 0-4.

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Sam Okafor Chargers have real issues if they're starting 0-4 with defensive lapses like this one.

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.

Ward Interception Seals Giants’ 12-7 Win Over Titans — Sep 27, 2026Jevon Holland intercepted Cam Ward near the goal line with seconds left, sealing the Giants' 12-7 win as the Titans fell to 0-3.

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Marcus Bell Titans are 0-3 now and these close losses are going to pile up if the offense keeps stalling in the red zone.

Dutch AI System Links Ukraine’s Drone DefensesWorld — 6dDutch firm Intelic is deploying its Nexus AI software in Ukraine to connect disparate radars, sensors and drone systems, helping identify threats and coordinate interceptions through one interface. A Dutch test kept the launch decision with a human operator, though the company says the process could become more autonomous; Intelic also has a €30 million contract to upgrade the Netherlands’ air defenses.

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Buccaneers Beat Cowboys 24-16 in Dallas — Oct 7, 2026The Cowboys lost 24-16 at home to previously winless Tampa Bay after a costly Dak Prescott interception and major defensive struggles, prompting Jerry Jones to call the performance extraordinarily disappointing. Separately, Colin Kaepernick revisited his 2016 national anthem protest at a Dallas event, challenging Jones and others who opposed it over their stance on protests against police violence and racial injustice.

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McCoy Links Herbert Struggles to Beer Attention — Oct 5, 2026With the Chargers at 0-4 and Justin Herbert throwing six interceptions, LeSean McCoy and some fans have speculated that his high-profile relationship with Madison Beer is distracting him. The claim is unsubstantiated; McCoy also criticized Herbert’s decision-making, and fans have pointed to broader team struggles.

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

Giants’ Arvell Reese Emerges as DROY Contender — Oct 5, 2026Giants rookie linebacker Arvell Reese is emerging as a leading Defensive Rookie of the Year contender after a standout game against Arizona, with nine tackles, three pass breakups and an interception. His versatility and strong first month have drawn praise from coach John Harbaugh and helped New York take the NFC East lead.

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Hundreds of smuggled animals seized in Miami, SicilyWorld — Oct 5, 2026A U.S. legal permanent resident arriving from Cuba was arrested at Miami International Airport after authorities found 10 live birds concealed in tubes sewn into his underwear. Separately, Italian authorities intercepted a Maltese man allegedly transporting 300 tortoises and 77 parrots in a car to Malta; 76 parrots were protected species, and the man faces charges related to animal welfare and wildlife-trade violations.

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Houthis Claim Attacks on Saudi Targets Amid Offensive — Oct 1, 2026Saudi air defenses intercepted Houthi missiles and drones aimed at the south, with debris from a missile damaging buildings and vehicles in Khamis Mushait. Authorities reported no casualties; the attacks came amid a broader escalation that included a strike on a power-distribution station in Madinah.

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Ravens Beat Titans 24-18, Reach 3-1Sports — Oct 4, 2026The Ravens beat the Titans 24-18 to reach 3-1, overcoming a late comeback attempt after Lamar Jackson left with an ankle injury and Tyler Huntley took over. Baltimore got an early boost from Trenton Simpson’s interception and Derrick Henry’s touchdown, but the narrow finish renewed criticism of the defense and the team’s second-half execution.

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Chiefs Rookie Delane Intercepts, Exits With Shoulder Injury — Sep 15, 2026Chiefs rookie Mansoor Delane intercepted Bo Nix on his third NFL play, then exited with a right shoulder injury as Mahomes scored for a 7-0 lead.

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Maya Lindstrom Hope Delane's injury isn't serious since he was already making an impact on his third play in the league.

Riyadh schools switch to remote learning after unexplained closure order — Sep 27, 2026Riyadh schools ordered closed to in-person classes for one week from September 26/27, 2026, no reason given, a day after Houthi drones and missiles were intercepted.

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Rachel Meyers Parents deserve a clear reason for the sudden switch instead of being left to assume it's about those intercepted attacks.

Drone Strikes Halt Operations at Russian Refineries — Sep 24, 2026About 50 drones were intercepted over Rostov as Novoshakhtinsk halted Sept. 25; earlier strikes damaged Kuibyshev’s AVT-4 and AVT-5 units and stopped fuel output.

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Nicole Hardy Russia's refineries keep getting hit even as truce talks drag on, which only prolongs the fighting.

Drone Interception Debris Kills One in Saudi ArabiaWorld — Sep 15, 2026Saudi Arabia says its air defences intercepted a Houthi drone aimed at Mecca, describing it as the rebels’ second attempt to strike Islam’s holiest city, while the Saudi-led coalition pledges to protect pilgrims. The Houthis rejected the claim, calling targeting Mecca a worn-out lie in statements cited by multiple outlets.

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Illinois Rout Southern Illinois 48-10 — Sep 19, 2026Illinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 as Matthew Bailey returned an interception 88 yards for a touchdown and Collin Dixon caught two scoring passes.

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Nicole Hardy The defense kept Southern Illinois in check all game, which should help build confidence before Ohio State.