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Browns Rookie Concepcion Ruled Out After Penalized Hit by Fitzpatrick
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— 2d
Browns 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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Dolphins reportedly work out cornerback Cobee Bryant
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The Miami Dolphins worked out former Falcons cornerback Cobee Bryant as they look for secondary depth amid injuries. Bryant, an undrafted Kansas standout who played seven games for Atlanta as a rookie, has also worked out for Green Bay, which did not sign him.
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Tom Gallagher
Bryant went undrafted but played at a high level in college, he might finally get a real shot if Miami likes what they see.
49ers Activate Mykel Williams Ahead of Seahawks Game
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— 3d
Mykel Williams is cleared to return for the 49ers against the Seahawks after a torn ACL and meniscus ended his rookie season.
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Buccaneers Rookie Daniels Set for Second Cowboys Start
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— 5d
With Baker Mayfield sidelined by a thumb injury, undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels is set to lead the winless Buccaneers against the Cowboys. Daniels showed rushing ability in his first NFL start, a trait that could help against a Dallas defense that has struggled to contain mobile quarterbacks.
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
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Browns Rookie Denzel Boston Leads NFL in Yards Per Catch
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— Oct 5, 2026
Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston has made an immediate impact, leading rookies with 284 receiving yards and two touchdowns through four games while averaging 21.8 yards per catch. His big-play connection with quarterback Deshaun Watson has helped fuel the Browns’ strong start and made Boston one of the NFL’s most productive early-season rookies.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Raiders No. 1 Pick Mendoza Makes NFL Debut
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— 2d
Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza made his NFL debut in a blowout loss to the Patriots, entering in the fourth quarter with Las Vegas down 45-17. He completed 6 of 8 passes for 48 yards but failed to convert a late fourth down; Kirk Cousins is expected to remain the starter for now.
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Cowboys’ Jones Calls Defensive Coaching Changes Premature
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— 5d
Jones said replacing Parker was premature after Dallas allowed 241 rush yards and lost 24-16 to Tampa Bay, which started undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels.
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College Rookies Earn Weekly Honors Across Conferences
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— Oct 5, 2026
Rookie-of-the-week honors highlighted emerging athletes across several sports: Giants linebacker Arvell Reese was nominated for the NFL award after a standout game, while VCU soccer forward Kimarly Scott, Hartford volleyball player McCombs, Cal tight end Taimane Purcell and Norfolk State quarterback DaJean Golmond earned conference rookie honors. Their cited performances included Scott’s goal and assist, McCombs’s 24 kills, Purcell’s 91-yard touchdown catch and Golmond’s four touchdowns.
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Thunder Rookie Stirtz Scores 35 in First Two Preseason Games
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— Oct 7, 2026
Thunder 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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UK Says Iran’s IRGC Likely Directed Airbase Incident
UK PM Andy Burnham told Parliament the RAF Fairford incident was almost certainly directed by Iran's IRGC; seven suspects were bailed with no charges.
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Seahawks Add Diggs, Place Neal on Injured Reserve
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— 3d
The Seattle Seahawks signed cornerback Trevon Diggs from their practice squad to the active roster ahead of their game against the San Francisco 49ers, after he played nine snaps in his season debut. Seattle placed rookie cornerback Julian Neal on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
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Giants’ Arvell Reese Emerges as DROY Contender
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— Oct 5, 2026
Giants 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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Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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Golden Knights beat Kings 2-1 in OT
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— 4d
Mitch Marner scored on a power play in overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings and their fourth straight victory. Rookie Trevor Connelly also scored for Vegas, while Carter Hart made 26 saves.
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Rangers rookie Garand earns first NHL shutout days after clearing waivers
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— Oct 3, 2026
Days after clearing waivers and taking a Hartford apartment, Rangers rookie Dylan Garand stopped all 22 shots for his first NHL shutout in a 2-0 win at Detroit.
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Derek Foss
Rangers should think twice before waiving a guy who can deliver a shutout like that.
Chargers fall to 0-5, raising trade deadline questions
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— 2d
The Chargers fell to 0-5 after losing to Denver, intensifying questions about potential trades as the deadline approaches; running back Kimani Vidal and rookie pass rusher Akheem Mesidor stood out despite the loss. Elsewhere, the 1-4 Saints’ offense struggled in a loss to Minnesota, the Jets beat Cleveland 17-12, and San Francisco edged Seattle 32-29 in a turnover-filled game.
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Little-Known Green Law Becoming Thorn In Side Of Businesses
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Thunder Open Rookie Extension Talks With Wallace Around $25 Million
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— 2d
The Oklahoma City Thunder and guard Cason Wallace have opened contract-extension talks around $25 million per year, but Wallace’s camp may seek more, with other teams reportedly able to offer over $30 million annually if he reaches the market. The negotiations come as Wallace is expected to take on a larger role after the Thunder’s offseason departures, while the team weighs his value against its long-term salary commitments.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Ben Simmons Makes Kings Preseason Debut
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— 4d
Rookie Darius Acuff Jr. has shown promising playmaking and scoring in the Kings’ preseason, reinforcing expectations that he will start at point guard, though his shooting has been inconsistent as he adjusts to the NBA. Sacramento views the seventh pick as a key building block, but early performances remain a small and mixed sample.
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Olivia Miles Wins Unanimous WNBA Rookie Award
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— Sep 27, 2026
Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles was unanimously named the WNBA’s 2026 Rookie of the Year and also received the Associated Press rookie honor after a standout debut season. She set a league rookie scoring record with 790 points, averaged 19.8 points and 6.0 assists, and was the only rookie selected as a WNBA All-Star starter.
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Raiders’ Jeanty Misses Practice, Status Uncertain
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— 5d
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty’s foot and ankle issues worsened during practice this week, leaving his availability for Sunday’s game against the Patriots uncertain. His potential absence could give rookie Mike Washington Jr. a larger role as Las Vegas looks to revive its struggling running game.
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College Football Playoff Discusses 24-Team Expansion
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— 4d
The Texans ended their winless start by beating the Titans 26-3, while a Utah defensive stand forced a goal-line fumble against Kansas and Browns rookie KC Concepcion left the Jets game with a head injury after a helmet-to-helmet hit. Separately, the College Football Playoff says talks with ESPN continue over a possible expansion from 12 to 24 teams.
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Geographic luck not race decided who conquered whom
Diamond’s case that wild species and continental shape—not smarter minds—built the conquest gap is for anyone who wants deep causes of inequality without racial myths.
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WNBA Rookie Jordan Harrison Retires After One Season
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— Sep 30, 2026
Portland Fire guard Jordan Harrison, 22, announced she is stepping away from basketball after her rookie WNBA season, saying she feels called to a new chapter. The undrafted former West Virginia standout appeared in 16 games, averaging 5.1 points and 4.2 assists.
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White Sox Shut Out Guardians 3-0 in ALDS Opener
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— Oct 1, 2026
The White Sox plan to use rookie Hagen Smith as an opener in Saturday’s ALDS Game 1 against Cleveland, which will start rookie Parker Messick; Guardians manager Stephen Vogt named Gavin Williams for Game 2. Smith is expected to work multiple innings as Chicago continues its bullpen approach after sweeping Houston in the wild-card round.
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Seahawks Add Robert Henry, Waive AJ Finley
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— Oct 6, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks signed running back Robert Henry Jr. off the Washington Commanders’ practice squad to bolster a backfield depleted by injuries. Henry, an undrafted rookie who impressed in college and preseason, joins a group also reinforced by veteran Joe Mixon.
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Eagles inactivate Lane Johnson for personal reasons ahead of Rams
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— Oct 4, 2026
Eagles ruled six-time Pro Bowler Lane Johnson inactive vs. the Rams for personal reasons after listing him questionable about two hours before kickoff; rookie Markel Bell to start.
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Chris Dalton
Markel Bell getting the start as a rookie means he has a real chance to prove himself in a tough spot.
Suns’ Ighodaro Starts Preseason Opener Against Pistons
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— Oct 5, 2026
Oso Ighodaro started at center for Phoenix in its preseason opener against Detroit, but his quiet showing did little to settle the competition with rookie Khaman Maluach. Ighodaro may open the season as the starter, while Maluach’s upside and impact in the paint have fueled speculation that he could eventually take the role.
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Democrat Senator Ed Markey Goes Fishing For DEI Interns
Nicole Silverio · 2 min · 7h
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