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Phillies retain Mattingly as manager after Cora declines job — 4hPhillies signed Don Mattingly through 2028 after Alex Cora declined; as interim he turned a 9-19 start into a playoff berth before a Wild Card exit.

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Rachel Meyers A two-year deal gives Mattingly time to build on the late surge without locking in too early.

Jets Top Line Powers 5-2 Win Over Wild — 15hCole Perfetti scored twice, and Winnipeg’s top line of Perfetti, Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor powered the Jets to a 5-2 win over Minnesota. The victory improved Winnipeg to 4-1-1, while Kirill Kaprizov scored both goals for the Wild.

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Rachel Meyers Kaprizov tried to keep the Wild in it but the rest of the team fell flat.

Astros decline to renew Espada amid staff overhaul — 3hThe Houston Astros will not renew manager Joe Espada’s contract after three seasons, completing a broader shake-up that also removes several coaches. Houston won the AL West in 2026 despite an 81-81 record, then was swept in the wild-card round; Espada could be considered for Seattle’s managerial opening.

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Marcus Bell The wild-card sweep showed the team needed a bigger shake-up than just keeping the same manager around.

Wild's Nico Sturm Hospitalized After Puck Hits Head — 1dMinnesota Wild forward Nico Sturm was taken to a hospital for precautionary evaluation after a teammate’s shot struck his helmet during Monday’s win over Vegas; he was ruled out for the rest of the game, with no immediate update on his condition. The incident comes weeks after defenseman Brock Faber suffered a skull fracture from a puck to the head, adding to the team’s injury concerns.

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Diamond argues geography, not race, set who conquered whom — 13hDiamond’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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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.

Kaprizov Hat Trick Leads Wild Past Panthers 4-1 — 3dKaprizov scored his first hat trick of the season—and seventh career—as Minnesota beat Florida 4-1; Boldy struck 53 seconds in.

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Elko Calls Texas A&M Fan Site ‘Cesspool’ After Loss — 3dAfter a 27-6 loss at Missouri on Oct. 10, 2026, Mike Elko called TexAgs "Billy's cesspool"; Billy Liucci called the shot a wildly unnecessary misstep.

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Kaprizov scores twice as Wild beat Bruins 4-1 — Oct 4, 2026Kirill Kaprizov scored twice, including a power-play goal and empty-netter, as the Wild beat the Bruins 4-1 in St. Paul to open 2-0.

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Elena Vasquez Bruins gave up too many chances and the empty netter sealed it for Minnesota.

MBC plans Thanksgiving news break October 12Lifestyle — 5dThanksgiving coverage included a local newsroom holiday schedule, a wild-turkey pot pie recipe and a Honolulu restaurant’s feast-to-go offering. An unexpected NHL debut also brought the Stanley family together in Ottawa for the holiday weekend.

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Arcadia house of horrors exposes California surrogacy free-for-all — 6dZhang and Xuan face abuse and conspiracy charges after 21 children were linked to their mansion. Prosecutors describe beatings on camera. Defense cites a right to a large family. Experts call the industry a Wild West.

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Red Sox Eye Second Straight Winter Offensive Upgrades — Oct 5, 2026Outscored 18-2 in a second straight Wild Card exit to the Yankees, the Red Sox will again target offense after Breslow said the lineup did not slug.

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Tom Gallagher Fenway rewards lefty power and smart contact hitters. Building around that while giving the prospects time to develop is the right approach.

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.

Matt Dumba retires after 13 NHL seasons — Oct 7, 2026Matt Dumba is retiring after 13 NHL seasons and 748 games with five teams, including 10 seasons with the Minnesota Wild. A 2020 King Clancy Trophy winner, he was also recognized for his advocacy for inclusion and his role in founding the Hockey Diversity Alliance.

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Phillies Rule Arraez Out of Wild Card Roster — Sep 28, 2026Arraez is off the Phillies' Wild Card roster after he tried to hit Monday and could not; Mattingly said they crossed that bridge on his Sept. 24 ankle sprain.

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Tom Gallagher At least they left the door open for Arraez if the series goes longer.

Northwestern defeats Ball State 45-14Sports — 6dNorthwestern dominated Ball State 45-14 in its homecoming game, with quarterback Aidan Chiles throwing for 272 yards and three touchdowns and receiver Griffin Wilde catching eight passes for 144 yards. The Wildcats’ defense also kept steady pressure on Ball State’s quarterback to help secure the decisive win.

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Riley Homer Gives Braves Game 1 Wild Card Win — Sep 29, 2026Austin Riley's three-run homer off Jhoan Duran in the eighth gave Atlanta a 5-3 NL Wild Card Game 1 win after Don Mattingly used his closer in the seventh.

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Dana Whitfield Riley's homer was clutch but Mattingly burning Duran early really cost the Marlins that game.

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

Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card Games Set for 8 p.m. — Sep 27, 2026The Yankees–Red Sox best-of-three Wild Card Series will have prime-time games at Yankee Stadium, with all potential games carried on NBC and Peacock. MLB’s 2026 Wild Card Series runs Tuesday through Thursday, with games across NBC Sports platforms and Spanish-language coverage on Universo and Univision.

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Maya Lindstrom Yankee Stadium hosting all these games should give the Yankees the edge they need in this series.

Wisconsin, Fargo-Moorhead Mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day — 4dWisconsin Gov. Tony Evers marked Indigenous Peoples’ Day by recognizing the state’s 12 Native Nations and highlighting partnerships on language preservation, food sovereignty, clean energy, wild rice, health care and housing; local officials also pointed to plans to preserve land for the Ho-Chunk Nation. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein also proclaimed the day, honoring Indigenous communities and reaffirming the state’s commitment to tribal sovereignty and self-determination.

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2-0 Bruins Visit Minnesota for Wild Home Opener — Oct 3, 2026Minnesota beat 2-0 Boston 4-1 in its home opener; Kaprizov scored twice and DiPietro made 26 saves in his first NHL start since 2022.

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Dana Whitfield Minnesota should use home ice and that Nashville win to test the Bruins backup goalie early.

Yankees leave Aaron Judge off wild-card roster — Sep 28, 2026The Yankees left Aaron Judge off their wild-card roster against the Red Sox, opting for caution despite his late push to return from a right calf strain. Giancarlo Stanton, Trent Grisham and Ryan Weathers made the roster, and Judge could return if New York advances.

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Elena Vasquez Keeping Judge sidelined is the smart call to protect that calf even if it weakens the lineup against Boston.

I-10 widening begins on 11-mile Arizona stretchTravel — Oct 6, 2026Construction has begun on the third segment of Arizona’s 26-mile I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor project, adding lanes and new or rebuilt interchanges along an 11-mile stretch between Loop 202 and the Gila River. The project is intended to ease congestion between Phoenix and Casa Grande, with completion expected by late 2029.

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Restaurants Highlight Fall Menus, Historic Dining, Holiday EventsLifestyle — Oct 7, 2026Restaurant and food features spotlight seasonal fall and holiday dining, from The Apple Barn’s autumn treats and Wild Blue’s Thanksgiving and New Year’s offerings to Lancaster’s winter pie-and-pea social. They also celebrate enduring regional favorites, including Birmingham’s Niki’s West cafeteria and a Bucks County tavern known for snapper soup.

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Rodeo Events Showcase Riders Across Four StatesSports — Oct 6, 2026Rodeo stories highlight competitors’ dedication at every level: college student Tyler McCauley balances electrician training with competition, while the Whitehorse brothers continue a winning run in wild horse racing. Other coverage spotlights Rosewood Services’ therapeutic rodeo and Miss Rodeo Texas Callie Welty, who is using her platform to share her story and advocate for others.

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Yankees Host Red Sox in Wild Card Rematch — Sep 25, 2026Boston’s four-game Fenway sweep of the Yankees sparked a 32-5 run and first 15-game streak since 1946; the Wild Card rematch starts Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.

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Elena Vasquez Yankees should take this series at home despite Judge's status, their pitching depth looks stronger than Boston's right now.

Wild Extend GM Guerin With Hughes Contract Talks Ongoing — Sep 22, 2026Guerin took GM of the Year with 37 of 40 first-place votes; the Wild then signed him to a multi-year extension after a second-round run.

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Chris Dalton Hoping the front office stability helps close the deal on Hughes soon so they can keep pushing for a Cup with Kaprizov.

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