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Hulu Orders Ryan Coogler’s ‘X-Files’ Reboot — 23hHulu has ordered Ryan Coogler’s reimagining of The X-Files to series, with Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel starring as FBI agents investigating unexplained phenomena. Coogler wrote and directed the pilot; the actors will portray new characters rather than Mulder and Scully.

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Nicole Hardy Not sure about the new leads but the premise of fresh agents chasing cases still sounds interesting.

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen spends $22.8 million on additional sharesFinance — 1dGameStop CEO and Chairman Ryan Cohen bought 844,130 shares for about $22.8 million in two transactions on Oct. 13, bringing his direct holdings to 42,492,652 shares.

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Marcus Bell Spending 22 million more on this feels bold when the core business still faces heavy competition.

Sabres Trade Ryan Johnson for Two Penguins Defensemen — 1dThe Buffalo Sabres acquired defensemen Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Ryan Johnson. The deal adds defensive depth for Buffalo, while Pittsburgh gets the 25-year-old Johnson, who is under contract through 2027-28.

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Ryan Hanafin Charged in Fatal Mother’s ShootingWorld — 6dAuthorities are searching for 22-year-old Ryan Hanafin as a person of interest after his mother, 49-year-old Andria Hanafin, was found fatally shot in their Reading home. Police say he may be armed and dangerous and may be driving a black Dodge Charger last seen near Tewksbury; his firearms license has been suspended.

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Ducks recall top prospect McQueen, place Poehling on injured reserve — 1dThe Anaheim Ducks recalled top prospect Roger McQueen from the AHL’s San Diego Gulls, with his NHL debut potentially coming against Calgary. The move comes as center Ryan Poehling was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury; McQueen opened the season with three goals in San Diego.

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Sam Okafor Bringing up McQueen is the right move with Poehling on IR. The team needs fresh options at forward right now.

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.

After 0-4 Start, Texans Coach Ryans Takes Over Defense — 6dAfter Houston opened the 2026 season 0-4 with a defense far below its elite 2025 standard, coach DeMeco Ryans took back defensive play-calling from coordinator Matt Burke, citing communication problems and saying the move was not a slight against Burke. The Texans hope the change will spark a turnaround as they seek their first win.

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Texans’ Ryans Considers Taking Over Play-CallingSports — Oct 4, 2026After Houston’s 0-4 start, coach DeMeco Ryans said he was not making immediate staff or personnel changes, but left open the possibility of taking defensive play-calling duties from Matt Burke. Following a 34-30 loss to Dallas, Ryans faulted defensive breakdowns and penalties and said the team must improve across all phases.

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Three NASCAR Series Set for Phoenix WeekendSports — 2dChristopher Bell and Ryan Blaney lead the betting for Sunday’s Phoenix race, while Chase Briscoe’s back-to-back wins have yet to lift him into the top tier of favorites and Kyle Larson brings the points lead. Fantasy analysis also flags Josh Berry as a potential dark horse based on his record at shorter flat tracks.

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Alabama Faces Tennessee Amid Key Injury Concerns — 2dAlabama heads to Tennessee at 5-1 after a narrow loss to Georgia, with the matchup carrying significant weight for the Crimson Tide’s playoff hopes. Alabama could be without wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams and may have center Racin Delgatty limited, while Tennessee faces a quarterback decision after George MacIntyre’s uneven performance in a road win.

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Alabama WR Coleman-Williams exits with apparent leg injury — 3dAlabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams left Saturday’s game against Georgia with an apparent lower-leg injury after landing hard while attempting an end-zone catch. He had two catches for 33 yards before being helped to the locker room; the extent of the injury was not immediately known.

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Texans reportedly trade for Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. — 2dThe Houston Texans acquired wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. from the Arizona Cardinals after beating the Tennessee Titans 26-3, sending Arizona 2027 second- and sixth-round picks in exchange for Harrison and a seventh-round pick. Coach DeMeco Ryans praised Harrison’s playmaking and connection with quarterback C.J. Stroud, his former Ohio State teammate, as Houston hopes to revive the receiver’s production.

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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.

Golfers claim state honors, Gandon earns PGA cardSports — 5dIllinois high school golfers wrapped up their state finals, with Monticello’s Cate Sanders taking second in girls’ Class 1A and Teutopolis placing fifth in the boys’ team competition. In Pennsylvania, Pittston Area’s Ryan Noone narrowly missed a state-championship berth, finishing sixth after a playoff at the District 2 tournament.

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Alabama Receiver Coleman-Williams Passes Julio Jones' TD Mark — Oct 6, 2026Alabama receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams passed Julio Jones with his 16th career receiving touchdown in the Crimson Tide’s win over Mississippi State. He is now tied with Ozzie Newsome for ninth on Alabama’s all-time list.

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Port Perry Homicide Victim Identified, Man ChargedWorld — Oct 6, 2026Police identified 32-year-old Taylor John Frey as the man found dead in Port Perry and charged 33-year-old Ryan Bullock with second-degree murder. Investigators say the incident was isolated and there is no threat to public safety.

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Northwestern’s Ryan Field Nears October Opening — Sep 21, 2026Northwestern's Ryan Field in Evanston opens Oct. 2, 2026; Sept. 14 photos show it under construction, with workers on the jumbotron and Pat Ryan at midfield.

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Priya Raman Pat Ryan standing at midfield shows how personal this rebuild must be for him.

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

Ohio State Special Teams Need Improvement, Day Says — Oct 6, 2026After Ohio State’s win over Iowa, coach Ryan Day praised progress in the running game and run defense but said the offense still needs more explosive plays. He also said the Buckeyes’ special teams have not improved enough, citing problems across kicking, punting and returns, including missed field goals.

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Texans Fall 0-4, Reportedly Discuss Harrison Trade — 6dThe 0-4 Houston Texans are weighing a trade for Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. as they look to bolster C.J. Stroud’s options; Stroud has played well amid the losing start, and Tank Dell could return in the coming weeks. Coach DeMeco Ryans says Houston must execute better to earn wins, while history suggests a difficult climb back into playoff contention.

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College Swimmers, Divers Earn Weekly HonorsSports — Oct 5, 2026The ACC named Duke’s Keira Lu women’s Diver of the Week and Stanford’s Caroline Bricker women’s Swimmer of the Week, alongside California’s Ryan Erisman and SMU’s Luke Sitz in the men’s categories. Southern Connecticut’s Reegan Pasieka earned Northeast-10 Diver of the Week, while North Florida’s Ashley Kirby was named ASUN Swimmer of the Week.

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Ravens, Texans block Cowboys kicks in consecutive weeksSports — Oct 4, 2026After the Ravens and Texans blocked Brandon Aubrey field goals in consecutive games, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Houston copied the Ravens’ approach after spotting an uncorrected weakness in Dallas’ protection. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer says the team will reshuffle blockers and address technical problems before its next game.

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Klay Thompson Goes Scoreless in Heat Preseason Debut — Oct 3, 2026Klay Thompson’s first Miami Heat preseason outing produced no points in 13 minutes and drew a mix of criticism and calls for patience, while the team and fans await a larger sample. In training camp, Thompson has settled into his new role, praised rookie Ryan Conwell’s shooting and defense, and shared a lighthearted reunion with teammate Myron Gardner, who once heckled him as an opponent.

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Blaney Returns to Kansas After Hocevar Fight — Sep 25, 2026Six days after trading punches with Carson Hocevar at Bristol, Ryan Blaney appeared at Kansas on Sept. 25 with a still-visible black eye; NASCAR issued no penalties.

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Nicole Hardy Blaney showing up with that black eye proves the Bristol fight was no joke, but NASCAR skipping penalties keeps the focus on racing.

Rangers’ Josh Jung Suffers Right-Hand Fracture After Being Hit by Pitch — Sep 26, 2026Josh Jung fractured the fifth metacarpal in his right hand on an HBP from Joe Ryan; Rangers fall 10-2 with two games left.

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Sam Okafor The Rangers could have used Jung's bat down the stretch after falling 10-2 like that.

College Football Weekend Brings Records, Tributes, Wins — Oct 3, 2026College football’s weekend featured standout performances, including Texas-bred players shining for ranked teams, Florida State’s Ashton Daniels rushing for a school-record five touchdowns, and Yale quarterback Dante Reno leading a win the day after his father’s death. It also brought heartfelt tributes, as FSU honored longtime booster Beth Burr and Ohio State coach Ryan Day sent supportive letters to young patients at Iowa’s children’s hospital.

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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.