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Toronto FC rallies past Montreal 2-1 with two stoppage-time goals — 3dToronto FC scored twice in second-half stoppage time to beat CF Montreal 2-1, with Djordje Mihailovic netting the winner against his former club.

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Football Legend Mike Ditka Dies at 86 — 4dMike Ditka, a three-time Super Bowl champion and two-time NFL Coach of the Year, died on Friday, his family announced. He was 86. Before he was known as coach of the 1985 champio… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Egypt Restores Fayum Portrait Ahead of Italy Loan — 3dEgyptian and Italian conservators have restored the 2,000-year-old circular Fayum portrait known as the “Tondo of the Two Brothers,” stabilizing damage to its wooden panel and painted surface. The portrait will travel abroad for the first time as part of a major Fayum exhibition in Rome, opening in November 2026.

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Trump on Daylight Saving Time: Less Crime, Happier Golfers, Tennis Players — Oct 5, 2026For President Donald Trump, full-time Daylight Saving Time will cause two things to happen — crime would go down plus golfers and tennis players will be happier. That’s what Trump… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Sam Okafor Switching to permanent daylight saving sounds fine for sports but could mess up school schedules for kids in winter.

Cam Little's 57-yard field goal lifts Jaguars past Eagles in London — 2dCam Little’s 57-yard field goal as time expired gave the Jacksonville Jaguars a 19-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in London, lifting Jacksonville to 4-1 and handing Philadelphia its third straight loss. Trevor Lawrence threw for 331 yards and two touchdowns, while the Eagles’ offense struggled after halftime.

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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.

Oklahoma Upsets No. 1 Texas in Red River Rivalry — 5dOklahoma State was picked to win the Big 12 women’s basketball title for the first time, narrowly edging two-time defending regular-season champion TCU in the preseason coaches’ poll. Audi Crooks was named Preseason Player of the Year and Liv McGill Preseason Newcomer of the Year, while TCU’s Jessie-May Hall earned Preseason Freshman of the Year.

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Ravens Acquire Pro Bowler Cam Jurgens — 6dEagles traded two-time Pro Bowler Cam Jurgens and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Ravens for a 2027 fifth and 2028 second-round pick; he is in concussion protocol.

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Lane Johnson Retirement Draws Backlash Over ESPN Remarks — Oct 6, 2026Philadelphia Eagles tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement midway through his 14th NFL season, saying he needs to prioritize his mental health and family. A five-time All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion, Johnson spent his entire career with Philadelphia and is regarded as one of the greatest players at his position.

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Stützle's Three Points Lead Senators Past Bruins 4-1 — Oct 6, 2026Tim Stützle scored two goals and an assist as Ottawa beat Boston 4-1 on Oct. 5, 2026, moving into sixth on the Senators’ all-time list with 413 points.

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Tom Gallagher Boston's power play staying scoreless all night made it tough for them to mount any real comeback.

Shreveport Red River Revel marks 50 yearsLifestyle — 5dShreveport’s Red River Revel is marking its 50th anniversary with a two-weekend celebration of visual art, food and live music, continuing a festival that began as a one-time 1976 bicentennial event and grew into a regional tradition. Vendors, visitors and longtime volunteers describe the Revel as a cherished community gathering.

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Broncos' Patrick Surtain Exits 49ers Game With Ankle Injury — Oct 4, 2026Two-time All-Pro Patrick Surtain II left the Broncos' Oct. 4 game at the 49ers with a non-contact ankle injury and did not return.

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Elena Vasquez Non-contact ankle injuries like that often linger. The team should sit him until it's fully healed instead of risking more damage.

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.

Bartunkova Ousts Sabalenka at China Open — Oct 4, 2026Bartunkova beat world No. 2 Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 at the China Open, the first time since 2015 the top two seeds missed the round of 16.

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Tom Gallagher Sabalenka looked flat from the start and never found her rhythm. Bartunkova took full advantage of the openings.

Regents Approve $500M Project Health Expansion, Gold ExtensionPolitics — 5dThe University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved expanding Project Health to a 1.5-million-square-foot teaching hospital, adding about $500 million to its projected cost to support more patients, beds and specialized care. Regents also extended President Jeff Gold’s contract through 2032 and changed his merit-pay terms; two members opposed the timing of the extension.

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Two-Time Indy 500 Winner Gordon Johncock Dies at 90 — Sep 28, 2026Two-time Indy 500 winner Gordon Johncock has died at 90. He beat Rick Mears by 0.16 seconds in 1982 and skipped his 1973 banquet to visit teammate Swede Savage in the hospital.

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Eagles inactivate Lane Johnson for personal reasons ahead of Rams — Oct 4, 2026Eagles 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.

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

Stabbings across towns leave one deadWorld — Oct 5, 2026In Moose Jaw, two people were charged after separate stabbings at the same downtown location sent victims to hospital; one victim was stabbed multiple times and later released. Elsewhere, a man was hospitalized after a suspected stabbing in Coleraine, while a separate stabbing in Spokane left one person dead and under investigation.

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Charlotte Speedway Plans Kyle Busch Celebration — Oct 6, 2026NASCAR will honor Kyle Busch with a free Celebration of Life at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday after the Truck Series race, featuring tributes from his family and colleagues. The gathering will celebrate the two-time Cup champion’s legacy, including his record 69 Truck Series wins and his historic 2018 Coca-Cola 600 victory at Charlotte.

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Swift’s Bears Role in Question After Fumble — Oct 6, 2026After D’Andre Swift’s costly fumble against the Jets, Bears coach Ben Johnson pulled him from the game and could give Kyle Monangai a larger role after his 146-yard, two-touchdown performance. Johnson has backed Swift and says the team will move on, but Swift’s recent ball-security mistakes may affect his playing time against Green Bay.

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Saints Fall to Falcons 45-24 — Oct 3, 2026Ahead of Monday night’s Saints-Falcons game, Tyler Shough’s strong passing numbers and six turnovers have put his decision-making under scrutiny. Atlanta has sacked him nine times in their two previous meetings, while New Orleans will look to exploit the Falcons’ depleted defense and Shough’s connection with Chris Olave.

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Two Iowa Shooting Suspects Face Attempted-Murder ChargesWorld — Oct 6, 2026Andrew Tanaka, 27, faces four counts of attempted murder after authorities say he fired at multiple vehicles on Interstate 35 in Warren County, injuring a driver; he also faces a weapons-intimidation charge. In a separate Des Moines shooting, 18-year-old Jayshawn Woods Crawford was charged with attempted murder after a 23-year-old man was shot multiple times near Court Avenue and remains hospitalized.

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Doughty Named Kings Captain After Kopitar Retirement — Sep 17, 2026Two-time Stanley Cup champion, 2016 Norris Trophy winner and two-time Olympic gold medalist Drew Doughty is the Kings’ 15th captain.

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Elena Vasquez The alternates look like a balanced group but I wonder how Panarin fits in long term with the Kings.

October Skywatching: Meteor Showers and Planet ViewsScience — Oct 3, 2026October’s sky offers two meteor showers—the Draconids, best viewed shortly after dark around Oct. 8, and the Orionids, peaking before dawn around Oct. 21—along with Saturn at opposition, a good chance to spot Mercury, and the hunter’s moon late in the month. The Moon also makes close visual passes by Mars and Jupiter, with viewing conditions and timing varying by location.

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Retro games launch; revivals plannedEntertainment — Oct 3, 2026Several retro-inspired games are featured: TAITO’s 1980 arcade game Crazy Balloon is being reissued in Arcade Archives 2 with a new time-attack mode, while indie game Fish ’N Frog has launched with 50 levels of block-pushing arcade puzzles. The Vessel is an upcoming puzzle adventure built around controlling two characters at once; the other articles cover an animation-art exhibit and a roundup of game remakes.

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Idaho Stuns No. 1 Montana State, 35-34 — Oct 2, 2026Idaho stunned top-ranked Montana State 35-34 on Joshua Wood’s touchdown pass as time expired and his successful two-point run, handing the Bobcats their first loss in 19 games. The upset was Idaho’s first win of the season and its first-ever victory over a No. 1-ranked team; Montana State was without several injured starters.

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Priya Raman Idaho's last second score and two point run was the perfect way to end their winless streak against the top team.