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Bumble agrees to $1.3 billion take-private deal with Ithaca

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:51:15 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas: Dating app Bumble is set to leave the public markets in a US$1.3 billion deal with Ithaca Holdings after years of declining user engagement and failed efforts to revive growth.

Bumble shares jumped 56 percent to $5.95 in early trading on October 13 after gaining 50 percent on October 12 following media reports about the potential Ithaca deal.

Ithaca has offered $6.05 per share for Bumble, a

Olivia Miles leads 6-player WNBA All-Rookie Team

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:05:03 GMT

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Rookie of the Year and MVP runner-up Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx headline the six-player 2026 WNBA All-Rookie Team, announced Wednesday.

Miles was joined by No. 1 overall draft pick Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings, Seattle Storm guard Flau'Jae Johnson, Chicago Sky guard Sydney Taylor, Toronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice and New York Liberty guard Pauline Astier. Rice and Astier t

Packers' Micah Parsons: If Super Bowl was this week, 'I'm playing'

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:19:04 GMT

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Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons indicated he is close to returning from a torn ACL and MCL during the latest episode of his podcast.

'If the Super Bowl was this week, I'm playing in the Super Bowl. But it's just about me making sure I have all the small things fixed first,' the All-Pro pass-rusher said on 'The Edge.'

Parsons, 27, sustained the injury to his left knee in

CHINA-SHANGHAI-AMERICAN FAST FOOD-NEW WAVE (CN)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:16:12 GMT

(261014) -- SHANGHAI, Oct. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a KFC restaurant in downtown Shanghai, east China, June 15, 2026.

TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: New wave of American fast-food chains bets on China's younger generation" (Xinhua)

Dual-threat QBs in spotlight as No. 18 Oklahoma State visits No. 20 Houston

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:19:05 GMT

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Two of the Big 12's early-season surprises will clash Saturday when No. 18 Oklahoma State visits No. 20 Houston in a matchup with significant conference championship implications.

The Cowboys (4-1, 2-0 Big 12) have won four straight games under first-year coach Eric Morris, while the Cougars (5-1, 2-1) are coming off a 35-16 road victory over Kansas State.

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Avalanche look to sweep home-and-home set against Stars

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:55:06 GMT

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Nathan MacKinnon was bloodied after another fight and the intensity was raised. And it's October, not May.

The Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars mixed it up Tuesday night in Texas in what had a playoff feel just six games into the 2026-27 season, and Colorado came away with a 3-2 victory. It was the first of a home-and-home set that continues Wednesday night in Denver.

No. 11 Utah looks to move to 6-0, extend Colorado's skid

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:05:15 GMT

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No. 11 Utah has opened a season with five straight victories for the first time since 2015 and looks to tack on another triumph when it tackles Colorado in Big 12 play on Saturday night at Boulder, Colo.

The Utes (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) are thriving under first-year coach Morgan Scalley and have won each game by at least 14 points, including three by 33 or more.

'It's gonna be a

NHL roundup: Brady Tkachuk's natural hat trick helps Panthers top Jackets

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:05:06 GMT

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Brady Tkachuk recorded a natural hat trick during an 8:03 span of the second period, brother Matthew Tkachuk posted five assists and the visiting Florida Panthers won 7-3 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.

Matthew assisted on all three of Brady's goals, making him the first to assist on each of a brother's natural hat trick, according to the NHL. Brady Tkachuk

Martin Necas, Avalanche surge ahead, hold off Stars

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:55:06 GMT

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Martin Necas had two goals, Mackenzie Blackwood bounced back from a difficult outing to make 24 saves, and the visiting Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in the first game of home-and-home on Tuesday night.

Artturi Lehkonen also scored and Nathan MacKinnon had two assists and also fought for the second time in the first six games for Colorado.

The teams play aga

Bumble to go private in USD 1.3 billion deal as online dating industry faces reset

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:58:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): Dating app operator Bumble Inc. will be acquired by Ithaca Holdings in an all-cash deal valuing the company at USD 1.3 billion, as the platform looks to rebuild its business amid declining paying users and prolonged revenue pressure.

Under the definitive agreement announced on Tuesday, Bumble shareholders will receive USD 6.05 per share, representing a 138 per cent premium to

Ex-Rebels lead No. 13 Missouri into Oxford to face No. 9 Ole Miss

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:19:08 GMT

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Now the starting quarterback for No. 13 Missouri, Austin Simmons returns to Oxford, Miss., on Saturday afternoon to face his old school for the first time.

No. 9 Ole Miss reached the College Football Playoff semifinals a season ago with Trinidad Chambliss at quarterback after Simmons went down early with an injury and lost his starting job.

Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz ac

LAFC hoping to end extended slump at home vs. Austin FC

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:40:18 GMT

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Los Angeles FC look to break out of an extended slump when Austin FC visit on Wednesday.

LAFC (11-9-9, 42 points) are in sixth place in the Western Conference. A 1-4-6 record in their last 11 matches has sent the team sliding down the standings. The midseason slump cost coach Marc Dos Santos his job, but Los Angeles didn't turn things around in its first match under interim c

FC Dallas 'having fun,' but date with streaking Sounders up next

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:19:05 GMT

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FC Dallas will battle the surging Seattle Sounders on Wednesday in a key Western Conference match in Frisco, Texas.

The Toros (13-7-8, 47 points) have rocketed up the table since returning from the World Cup break, losing only three of their past 13 matches. One of those setbacks was their most recent outing, a 3-2 defeat at Charlotte on Saturday that snapped a six-match unbeate

St. Louis, riding historic unbeaten streak, takes aim at first-place Whitecaps

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:05:03 GMT

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St. Louis City will try to tie an MLS record by extending their unbeaten run to 19 matches on Wednesday night when they host a Vancouver Whitecaps side trying to preserve its Western Conference lead.

St. Louis (14-6-8, 50 points) extended its overall run to 20 matches with a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday night, which tied the 2016 New York Red Bulls for the re

No. 15 Kentucky, Oklahoma look to build off emotional wins in SEC clash

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:55:14 GMT

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Both coming off emotional victories, No. 15 Kentucky and Oklahoma will meet Saturday in Norman, Okla.

The Wildcats have won four consecutive games, beating a pair of top-10 teams, including last week's overtime win over LSU.

Kentucky's winning streak is its longest since it won the first five games of the 2023 season.

The Sooners are coming off a 27-24 win over then-

Struggling, frustrated Texas A&M prepares for The Citadel

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:40:30 GMT

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Texas A&M will look to regain the form that earned it a preseason AP Top 10 ranking when the Aggies face FCS opponent The Citadel on Saturday afternoon in College Station, Texas.

The Aggies (3-3) have dropped three of their first four Southeastern Conference games, most recently a 27-6 road setback against then-No. 14 Missouri last Saturday. Texas A&M was outgained 399-

No. 5 Indiana puts winning streaks on line as No. 4 Ohio State embraces 'great challenge'

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:40:19 GMT

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Saturday might be the biggest home game in the history of Indiana football, and coach Curt Cignetti hopes to take advantage of the situation when the No. 5 Hoosiers face No. 4 Ohio State in a Big Ten Conference battle in Bloomington, Ind.

'I'm glad we are playing at home; we need our crowd to be loud and very involved,' Cignetti said on Monday. 'We've got to give them reasons to

Report: Mark Sanchez reaches agreement with truck driver in Indy altercation

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:40:27 GMT

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Former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports broadcaster Mark Sanchez reached an agreement in principle with the truck driver in a civil case stemming from an altercation last year in Indianapolis, according to The Athletic.

Attorneys for the driver, Perry Tole, will file to dismiss the case by Jan. 8, according to court records. Attorneys for Sanchez and Tole both declined to comment to

Reports: Jaguars LT Anton Harrison (knee) to undergo surgery

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:55:04 GMT

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Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison is expected to undergo knee surgery when the team returns from a two-week stint in London, according to multiple reports.

Harrison was injured Sunday in Jacksonville's comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Head coach Liam Coen said Monday that he'd know more after further testing on Harrison's knee was completed.

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No. 10 Texas Tech puts unblemished record on line vs. Arizona State

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:05:03 GMT

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In a game featuring the past two Big 12 champions, Arizona State will face No. 10 Texas Tech on Saturday afternoon in Lubbock, Texas.

The programs enter the game with different momentum, however.

Texas Tech (5-0, 2-0) is one of nine remaining undefeated FBS teams. The Red Raiders also have an 11-game home winning streak and have captured at least their first five games for t

Mike Elko regrets calling out 'cesspool' part of Texas A&M fanbase

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:19:03 GMT

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Two days after calling the team's leading fan website a 'cesspool,' Texas A&M coach Mike Elko walked back his comments on Monday and again accepted responsibility for the Aggies' 3-3 start to the season.

Following Texas A&M's 27-6 loss on Saturday at then-No. 14 Missouri, Elko referenced TexAgs, a site co-owned by Billy Liucci.

Elko said at the time, 'There's one

Indian markets turn positive after weak opening; crude oil prices, global cues weigh on sentiment

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:59:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened lower on Tuesday but recovered to trade in positive territory, amid weak global cues and concerns over elevated crude oil prices.

The BSE Sensex declined 192.47 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 71,732.21 in early trade, while the NSE Nifty fell 45.80 points, or 0.20 per cent, to 22,317.30.

Global markets remained under pressure, with Wall Street e

No. 7 Texas looks to escape offensive lull as it hosts scuffling Florida

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:40:22 GMT

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No. 7 Texas and now-unranked, swooning Florida will each try to get back on the winning track when they square off Saturday afternoon in a Southeastern Conference clash in Austin that carries a heightened amount of urgency for both teams.

The Longhorns (4-1, 1-1 SEC), fresh off back-to-back uneven league performances and a 27-24 loss to rival Oklahoma this past Saturday in Dal

Cowboys, hoping to fix defensive woes, hire veteran coach Mike Pettine

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:25:06 GMT

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With their defense ranked at or near the bottom of the NFL in multiple categories, the Dallas Cowboys added veteran coach Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant on Monday.

Pettine, the former Cleveland Browns head coach and longtime NFL defensive assistant, is familiar with multiple members of the Cowboys' coaching staff.

Pettine, 60, was on the New York Jets' coa

Packers LB Micah Parsons not expected to return this week

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:40:18 GMT

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The Green Bay Packers are not expecting Micah Parsons to return to practice this week ahead of their Sunday matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

'As soon as they give us the green light, he'll be out there. That hasn't happened yet, but I think we're getting closer,' said Packers coach Matt LaFleur at a Monday press conference, following an initial report by ESPN.

Parsons,

Avalanche, Stars renew rivalry as each seeks bounce-back win

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:19:03 GMT

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The rivalry started in the 20th century and it is still going strong three decades into the 21st. The next chapter begins Tuesday night in Dallas when the Stars host the Colorado Avalanche in the first game of a home-and-home set.

The teams' history with one another dates to their epic seven-game series in 1999, won by Dallas on the way to its only Stanley Cup title. They've met

Penguins kick off road trip at Blackhawks, who might regain Connor Bedard

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:25:06 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Penguins face four road trips of at least four games this season. Tuesday's visit to the Chicago Blackhawks marks the beginning of the first.

Coach Dan Muse hopes the Penguins built momentum for the trip by defeating Dallas 2-1 in a shootout on Saturday to stop a three-game skid.

'This was way better,' Muse said. 'We were on the same page. We weren't as

Warriors say Kristaps Porzingis reporting to team facility Tuesday

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:55:06 GMT

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The Golden State Warriors expect big man Kristaps Porzingis to report to the team's facility on Tuesday after being away for two weeks.

Coach Steve Kerr told reporters Monday that the plan is for Porzingis to meet with the team's performance staff in San Francisco while the team is in Las Vegas on Tuesday night to play the Los Angeles Lakers in an exhibition.

'Yeah, he'

Steve Sarkisian: Surname turns up heat on Texas QB Arch Manning

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:19:07 GMT

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Texas coach Steve Sarkisian defended quarterback Arch Manning against the critics on Monday, two days after the Longhorns' last-second loss to archrival Oklahoma that knocked them out of the No. 1 spot in The Associated Press Top 25 poll.

Sarkisian said Manning's pedigree, more than his play, drives the negativity. The senior is a third-generation player (grandfather Archie, fat

Cardinals finalize Marvin Harrison Jr. trade; GM says decision not easy

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:55:05 GMT

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One day after Texans coach DeMeco Ryans revealed the acquisition in his postgame press conference, the Arizona Cardinals announced on Monday their trade of wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to Houston.

The final terms were Harrison and a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to Houston in exchange for second- and seventh-round picks in 2027 to Arizona. Previous reports h

Lynx's Cheryl Reeve wins third WNBA Executive of the Year award

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:19:06 GMT

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Minnesota Lynx head coach and president of basketball operations Cheryl Reeve won her third WNBA Executive of the Year award on Monday, as determined by a voting panel composed of an executive from each of the league's 15 teams.

Reeve, who also won her record fifth WNBA Coach of the Year honor this season, previously was the league's Executive of the Year in 2019 and 2024. She's

Report: Packers LB Micah Parsons not expected to return this week

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:25:06 GMT

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The Green Bay Packers are not expecting star pass-rushing linebacker Micah Parsons to return to practice this week ahead of their Sunday matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN reported Monday.

Parsons, who has been sidelined since last December when he tore his ACL against the Denver Broncos, said in August he believed it was 'realistic' he could be back in time for the Packer

Guardians boost roster to 13 pitchers for ALCS vs. Rays

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:40:29 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians added an extra pitcher to their American League Championship Series roster after the club included right-hander Slade Cecconi on a 13-man staff.

Cecconi replaces utility man Daniel Schneemann, who was active during the Guardians' comeback victory in the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox.

The Guardians open the ALCS on the

Texans RB David Montgomery (groin), S Jalen Pitre (shoulder) week-to-week

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:19:03 GMT

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Houston Texans running back David Montgomery and safety Jalen Pitre are both week-to-week with injuries sustained in the Texans' 26-3 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters on Monday.

Montgomery exited in the second quarter with a groin injury, while Pitre is dealing with a shoulder injury.

Through five games with Houston after being ac

Report: Chiefs bringing back WR Justin Watson

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:05:04 GMT

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The Kansas City Chiefs are adding free agent wide receiver Justin Watson to their practice squad, NFL Network reported on Monday.

Watson, 30, played for the Chiefs from 2022-24, catching 64 passes for 1,064 yards and seven touchdowns in 50 games (20 starts)

The three-time Super Bowl champion won one ring with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and two with the Chiefs.

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Michael B Jordan, Austin Butler starrer 'Miami Vice 85' reboot first look out

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:50:52 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 12 (ANI): The makers of the 'Miami Vice '85' reboot have dropped the first look of its lead stars, Michael B Jordan and Austin Butler, on Monday.

Jordan will play the role of Ricardo Tubbs, and Butler will don the character of Sonny Crockett in the reboot, which is based on the popular '80s detective show that ran from 1984 to 1989.

In the original series, Don Johnson starr

Poster of AI horror film 'Jamlok' unveiled

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:40:39 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12 (ANI): AI horror film 'Jamlok' is in the works.

AI filmmaking company Koyal AI and film production house Waveband Production have joined hands to create the project.

The first poster of the film was recently unveiled at the 'Uncanny India' festival, held at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.

The film is expected to be completed in three months.

Corey Day wins again, closes in on OAP series lead

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:40:21 GMT

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CONCORD, N.C. -- It was a gutsy three-wide pass on the backstretch that gave Corey Day his second straight victory in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase and moved the driver of the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet within striking distance of the series lead.With 10 laps left in Sunday's rain-postponed Blue Cross NC 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Day steered his car benea

Oil prices decline, Brent at US$103.18 per barrel

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:20:06 GMT

SINGAPORE, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) -- Oil prices fell on Monday, with Brent crude futures declining US$1.54, or 1.47 percent, to US$103.18 per barrel.

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude stood at US$90.31 per barrel, down US$1.54, or 1.68 percent.

Dallas Fuel, The Kafe earn wins to wrap up Week 1 at OWCS NA Stage 3

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:40:31 GMT

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Dallas Fuel remained unbeaten and The Kafe picked up their first victory as Week 1 of the Overwatch Champions Series' North American Stage 3 concluded on Sunday.

The tournament's regular season runs Oct. 10-25 with six teams in a round-robin format and all matches first-to-three. The top four teams advance to the double-elimination regional playoffs on Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, with a

NFL injury roundup: Defensive injuries dot NFC North

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:40:20 GMT

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Green Bay defensive tackle Javon Hargrave is likely done for the season with an Achilles tendon injury, Packers coach Matt LaFleur indicated after Sunday's 31-7 victory over the Chicago Bears.

'Early indications look like Achilles,' said LaFleur, who also said the injury 'doesn't look good.'

Hargrave was injured chasing Bears quarterback Case Keenum in the fourth quarter. He

Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs combine for 6 TDs as Lions torch Cards

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:05:05 GMT

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Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and ran for another, and Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 151 yards and two scores to lead the Detroit Lions to a 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday in Glendale, Ariz.

Goff completed 19 of 30 passes for 271 yards. He has thrown for more than 200 yards in all five games this season for the Lions (3-2). Jameson Williams caught two of Goff'

Chase Briscoe wins photo finish at Charlotte over Christopher Bell

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:55:06 GMT

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Chase Briscoe stayed hot by taking control after the final pit stop of the sixth Chase championship race and winning a photo finish over Christopher Bell on Sunday afternoon, claiming the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speeedway in Charlotte, N.C.

In the NASCAR Cup Series' return to the 1.5-mile oval for the first Fall race since 2017, Briscoe's wide lead was trimmed in th

NFL roundup: Jaguars stun Eagles in final seconds in London

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:19:19 GMT

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Cam Little made the second of two field goals in the final eight seconds, giving the Jacksonville Jaguars a dramatic 19-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in London.

After Jake Elliott's 48-yard field goal handed Philadelphia a 17-16 lead with eight seconds left, Jacksonville's Ameer Abdullah returned the ensuing kickoff 53 yards to the Eagles 39 before he was t

Blades Brown, 19, becomes youngest to earn PGA Tour card via Korn Ferry Tour

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:05:03 GMT

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Blades Brown finished second to Austin Hitt at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship on Sunday in Glen Allen, Va., to lock up his PGA Tour card at just 19 years and four months old

Brown entered the final event of the Korn Ferry Tour season 14th on the points list, with the top 20 at season's end earning tour cards. Propelled by a second-round 61, Brown went 18 under par for the week

Browns lose rookie WR KC Concepcion (head) on fierce hit

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:19:12 GMT

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Cleveland Browns rookie receiver KC Concepcion sustained a head injury midway through the first quarter of Sunday's 17-12 loss to the New York Jets.

Concepcion was injured in the first quarter when Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick crashed into him with a helmet-to-helmet hit. Concepcion remained down on the turf for a few minutes before being helped off the field.

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Texans acquiring Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr., DeMeco Ryans says

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:05:21 GMT

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Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters Sunday that the team had acquired wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals.

Ryans made the statement to finish his postgame press conference following the Texans' 26-3 road victory over the Tennessee Titans in Nashville.

'You guys want to know, huh?' a smiling Ryans said. 'Yes, all right, we trad

Texans take down Titans for first win of 2026

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:19:06 GMT

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Houston won for the first time this season behind a dominant defensive effort and four Ka'imi Fairbairn field goals to bury the Titans, 26-3, on Sunday afternoon in Nashville.

C.J Stroud ran for a 2-yard touchdown in the third quarter and hit Jaylin Noel for a 9-yard score in the fourth to wrap up the Houston victory.

The Texans (1-4) made life challenging for Titans quar

Sabres, Panthers aiming to return to win column in division clash

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:05:05 GMT

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Atlantic Division foes will try to snap out of their respective rough patches when the Buffalo Sabres host the Florida Panthers in a Monday matinee.

The U.S. Columbus Day tilt marks the first meeting between the rivals this season. Buffalo won three of four from Florida last season.

The Sabres are wrapping up a five-game homestand. They started out by defeating the Chicago

Georgia back atop AP Poll for first time since 2024

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:40:31 GMT

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Georgia is the No. 1 team in Sunday's updated Associated Press poll, replacing Texas, which fell six spots to No. 7 after its 27-24 loss to rival Oklahoma on Saturday in Dallas.

The Bulldogs (6-0, 4-0 Southeastern Conference) cemented their place as SEC front-runners with their 20-17 win at Alabama on Saturday. The Crimson Tide held firm at No. 6 despite the loss.

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(SP)CHINA-MACAO-BASKETBALL-NBA PRESEASON-ROCKETS VS MAVERICKS (CN)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:18:53 GMT

(261011) -- MACAO, Oct. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kyrie Irving of Dallas Mavericks reacts during the 2026-2027 NBA preseason game between Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets in Macao, south China, on Oct. 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Solid starts for Dallas Fuel, Spacestation Gaming, Disguised at OWCS NA Stage 3

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:40:28 GMT

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Dallas Fuel, Spacestation Gaming and Disguised opened with victories as the Overwatch Champions Series' North American Stage 3 got underway on Saturday.

NHL roundup: Mitch Marner's OT goal vs. Kings keeps Knights rolling

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:05:18 GMT

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Mitch Marner scored a 4-on-3 power-play goal at 2:40 of overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

With Scott Laughton in the penalty box for tripping Shea Theodore six seconds earlier, Marner snapped a wrist shot from the high slot past a screen by Mark Stone and beyond the glove of Kings goaltender Darcy K

Top 25 roundup: Oklahoma stuns No. 1 Texas on walk-off field goal

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:19:12 GMT

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Tate Sandell hit a 47-yard field goal with no time left on the clock to give Oklahoma a 27-24 upset of No. 1 Texas on Saturday in Dallas.

Courtland Guillory intercepted Arch Manning at the Oklahoma 39 with 19 seconds left in regulation to give the Sooners (3-2, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) a shot. Completions of 13 and 20 yards from John Mateer to Isaiah Sategna gave Sandell the

Idan Toklomati contributes to all 3 goals as Charlotte tops Dallas

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:55:05 GMT

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Idan Toklomati scored twice and had an assist in Charlotte FC's late comeback for a 3-2 victory against visiting FC Dallas in soggy conditions Saturday night.

Harry Toffolo also scored during the rally for Charlotte (13-8-7, 46 points), which has earned points in nine of its last 10 matches and yet was in danger of suffering its second consecutive shutout loss until the late produ

Nashville routs Austin to continue Supporters' Shield push

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:05:10 GMT

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Reed Baker-Whiting, Elias Saad, Abdul Shakur Mohammed and Hany Mukhtar scored goals as visiting Nashville SC dominated throughout and beat Austin FC 4-1 on Saturday in a late-season interconference match.

Saad's goal in the 67th minute gave Nashville a 2-0 lead and proved to be the game-winner after Austin tightened the match with a goal by Brandon Vazquez in the 76th minute

Senators rally from early 2-goal deficit, beat Predators in shootout

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:40:21 GMT

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Shane Pinto beat Matt Murray in the third round of the shootout as the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 3-2 win over the visiting Nashville Predators on Saturday.

Tim Stutzle had a goal and an assist in regulation and scored in the second round of the shootout. Drake Batherson also scored for the Senators, while Ottawa goaltender Linus Ullmark stopped 16 shots.

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Rickard Rakell lifts Penguins over Stars with shootout winner

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:25:14 GMT

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Rickard Rakell scored the shootout winner in the fourth round and the Penguins beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 Saturday night in Pittsburgh.

Dallas forced overtime when Tyler Seguin tied it 1-1 with 30 seconds left in regulation after Roope Hintz won a faceoff and Seguin deflected Jason Robertson's shot past Arturs Silovs.

Ben Kindel and Sidney Crosby also tallied in the sho

Idan Toklomati contributes to all 3 goals as Charlotte FC top Dallas

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:19:04 GMT

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Idan Toklomati scored twice and had an assist in Charlotte FC's late comeback for a 3-2 victory against visiting FC Dallas in soggy conditions Saturday night.

Sounders blank Revolution, extend unbeaten streak to 9

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:05:12 GMT

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Hassani Dotson's first-half strike proved to be the winner as the Seattle Sounders earned a 3-0 win over the New England Revolution on Saturday night in Foxborough, Mass.

Dejan Joveljic and Paul Arriola also scored for Seattle (11-9-8, 41 points), which won its fourth straight match and extended its unbeaten streak to nine games (4-0-5).

Goalkeeper Andrew Thomas made fi

Oklahoma stuns No. 1 Texas with walk-off field goal

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:05:23 GMT

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Tate Sandell hit a 47-yard field goal with no time left on the clock to give Oklahoma a 27-24 upset over No. 1 Texas on Saturday in Dallas.

The Sooner offense did not have a great day, but Oklahoma got touchdowns from its defense and special teams and avoided turnovers to give itself a chance.

Courtland Guillory intercepted Arch Manning at the Oklahoma 39 with 19 seconds l

Top 25 roundup: South Carolina hands No. 16 Florida second straight loss

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:40:28 GMT

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South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers fired four touchdown passes and rushed for a score as the Gamecocks broke a three-game losing streak with a 38-19 Southeastern Conference upset of No. 16 Florida on Saturday afternoon in Gainesville, Fla.

After blowing a 17-point lead in a home overtime loss last week against Kentucky, the Gamecocks (3-3, 1-3) snapped an eight-game

Jamal Roberts tops 200 again as No. 14 Missouri routs Texas A&M

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:25:06 GMT

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Jamal Roberts rushed for 222 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 14 Missouri kept Texas A&M out of the end zone in a 27-6 victory Saturday afternoon in Southeastern Conference play at Columbia, Mo.

Missouri (5-1, 2-1 SEC) intercepted Marcel Reed twice, getting one pick apiece from Trajen Greco and Elijah Dotson. The Tigers allowed 216 total yards, including 29 on the ground.

Struggling Blues eager to ignite offense vs. Blue Jackets

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:40:22 GMT

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The St. Louis Blues will look to halt a three-game losing streak when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.

The Blues have hit sour notes following a 4-0 victory over the Dallas Stars in a season opener on Oct. 2. St. Louis fell 3-2 in overtime in its most recent outing, at home against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.

'I think we certainly felt like we gave

Mikko Rantanen, Stars ride momentum into matchup vs. Penguins

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:05:08 GMT

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Mikko Rantanen looks to continue his strong start to the season when the Dallas Stars visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.

Rantanen has six points in his past three games, including four points in a 4-0 road win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.

The Penguins will be playing the second contest of a back-to-back set and looking to snap a three-game losing strea

Kyle Busch's 11-year-old son does burnouts at Charlotte memorial event

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:25:08 GMT

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Brexton Busch honored his late father, Kyle Busch, in an appropriate manner during a celebration of life on Friday, doing burnouts at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The youngster was behind the wheel of the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet when he drove in front of 10,000-plus fans and performed burnouts until the rear tires went flat.

Brexton Busch then climbed onto

Defenseman Mathew Dumba, 13-year NHL vet, retires at age 32

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:05:12 GMT

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Veteran defenseman Mathew Dumba announced his retirement on Friday after 13 NHL seasons.

A first-round selection (seventh overall) of Minnesota in the 2012 NHL Draft, Dumba played 10 seasons for the Wild.

The winner of the 2019-20 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is given annually for leadership qualities on and off the ice and humanitarian work in the community, pl

Nashville SC, eyeing Supporters' Shield, face surging Austin FC

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:55:19 GMT

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Nashville SC will attempt to extend their march toward one of the best records in MLS history when they travel to square off with feisty Austin FC on Saturday in a late-season interconference fixture.

The Coyotes (18-3-6, 60 points) have been far and away the best team in MLS this year, with the Supporters' Shield in sight as well as a chance to set the record for most points b

(SP)CHINA-MACAO-BASKETBALL-NBA PRESEASON-ROCKETS VS MAVERICKS(CN)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:47:04 GMT

(261010) -- MACAO, Oct. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Isaiah Crawford (L) of Houston Rockets vies with John Poulakidas of Dallas Mavericks during the 2026-2027 NBA preseason game between Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks in Macao, south China, Oct. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

(SP)CHINA-MACAO-BASKETBALL-NBA PRESEASON-LAKERS VS MAVERICKS(CN)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:15:57 GMT

(261010) -- MACAO, Oct. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Naji Marshall (L) of Dallas Mavericks passes the ball during the 2026-2027 NBA preseason game between Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks in Macao, south China, Oct. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Red Bulls attempt to improve home form against San Diego FC

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:55:13 GMT

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With seven games remaining, the New York Red Bulls are clinging to one of the final Eastern Conference playoff spots.

Their standing would be stronger if the Red Bulls performed better at home, and they will attempt to stop a four-game home winless slide when they face San Diego FC on Saturday in Harrison, N.J.

New York (9-12-6, 33 points) begins the weekend in eighth

FC Dallas, Charlotte FC on the rise ahead of showdown

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:19:15 GMT

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The stretch drive has arrived, and FC Dallas and Charlotte FC are in the mix for good playoff position in their respective conferences.

Those teams meet Saturday night in Charlotte following a two-week MLS layoff.

'We feel like we're in that moment now,' Charlotte coach Dean Smith said. 'We won some really important games.'

Dallas (13-6-8, 47 points) has points

Sabres, Mammoth look to bounce back from frustrating defeats

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:05:12 GMT

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The Buffalo Sabres and visiting Utah Mammoth will each try to recover from early-season drubbings when they meet on Saturday night.

Both teams found themselves on the wrong side of the scoreboard even as they outshot their opponents handily.

The Sabres fell 4-0 to the Dallas Stars on Thursday in what was their first shutout loss since November 2025. Back to .500 in th

Texas teachers' union volunteers needed to monitor elections

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:57:14 GMT

Members of the American Federation of Teachers are participating in the political process by helping voters in the upcoming midterm elections.

Volunteers are being recruited to be "Democracy Defenders" in Texas and across the country.

Samantha Vogel, a middle school social studies teacher in San Antonio, sa

Some Texas voters worry about direction of state going into midterm

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:04:52 GMT

As Texas voters go to the polls in November, they are most concerned about reducing healthcare costs, electricity bills and homeowners insurance.

A recent poll by the nonpartisan organization Texas 2036 showed many Texans have concerns about the direction the state is going.

Samantha Lott, a social worker in Denton,

Caleb Williams takes another step toward return from hamstring injury

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:35:00 GMT

Larry Mayer

The Bears conducted a walk-through Wednesday. But had they held a regular practice, quarterback Caleb Williams would have been a full participant for the first time since injuring his hamstring in a Week 2 game against the Vikings.

Despite that positive development, it remains unknown whether Williams, Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum will start Sunday's game against the Falcons in Atlanta.

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Week 6 Injury Report | Texans at Jaguars

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:10:25 GMT

Week 6 injury updates presented by Shariff Injury Lawyers for the Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars game in London.

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DNP- Did not participate in practice
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Packers 'can't shy away' from Cowboys' explosive offense

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:45:32 GMT

Dak Prescotts game-breaking weapons must be contained
Mike Spofford
GREEN BAY The Dallas Cowboys are coming to Lambeau Field on Sunday night a little rested.
The Packers also are expecting them to be a little angry.
A week ago Thursday night, the Cowboys lost a home game against a previously winless Tampa Bay team, scoring just 16 points in a dud of an offensive performance. The defeat dropped

Week 6 Blog: Time to take over

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:20:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
Wednesday, October 14
Time to take over:The Steelers head into Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a 3-2 record, but there is one thing they want to do in Raymond James Stadium that they haven't done all season.
Get a win on the road.
The team's only two losses came against the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns, both on the

Where to Watch: Texans vs. Jaguars, Week 6 of 2026 NFL Season

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:14:03 GMT

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The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-1) face off against the AFC South rival Houston Texans (1-4) at historic Wembley Stadium in Week 6 to close out back-to-back games in London. Kickoff is set for 9:30 a.m. ET/2:30

Updates: Overshown, Durant remain DNP

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:07:00 GMT

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Oct. 14
DeMarvion Overshown#0 LBHeight: 6-3Weight: 235 lbsCollege: Texas
4:00 p.m. --Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring) and CB Cobie Durant (hamstring) were listed as DNP on Wednesday's initial injury report.
Overshown said he was hopeful to return on Sunday night against the Packers earlier in the week, and did some individual work, but still got a DNP desi

Eyeing who's up next

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:00:14 GMT

Brian Batko
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers shrugged off all the record book climbing he did in the Steelers' 34-22 victory Sunday against the Colts. He deflected those milestones as little more than "longevity" statistics, whether it's quarterback wins or touchdown passes.
If Rodgers is going to keep adding to his career ledger, though at least in the short term he may have to do so with players he's never throw

Jaguars Wednesday: Little "Excited" For Start Sunday

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:09:44 GMT

byJohn Oehser&John Shipley
WATFORD, United KingdomIt'sWalker Little's time again.
WithAnton Harrisonbeing placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Little a sixth-year veteran with extensive NFL starting experience will start at left tackle for the AFC South-leading Jaguars against the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium in London Sunday.
It's real opportunity, though not in the manner Lit

Zero-100: Dak's stellar TD history vs. Packers

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:49:25 GMT

Nick Eatman
Mini-bye weeks can be a good thing for healing injuries and possibly making necessary tweaks and changes when needed. At 2-3 after games, such changes are definitely needed, evident by some alterations in the coaching staff.
It's also a time to dive a little deeper into the stats. There are some intriguing stats that tell the story of what's going on with the Cowboys both good and bad as well as

Mike's Mid-Week Chat: Can the Packers make it three in a row

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:45:00 GMT

Editor Mike Spofford answered fan questions in his live chat
Mike Spofford
Hey everybody, thanks for logging on today. Go ahead and start sending in your questions and I'll get rolling shortly.
Curious aboutTrey Smack's preparation for this Sunday given his misses last Sunday. Is he talking to you and Wes or keeping to himself?
Ha. I'm sure he'll speak to the media at

Eagles open practice window for four players

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:31:53 GMT

DB Jakorian Bennett, TE Grant Calcaterra, G Landon Dickerson, and TE Eli Stowers return to practice from Injured Reserve.
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The Eagles opened the practice window for defensive back Jakorian Bennett, tight end Grant Calcaterra, guard Landon Dickerson, and tight end Eli Stowers on Wednesday.
DBJakorian Bennett
The Eagles acquired Bennettahead of the 2025 s

Game Preview: Giants vs. Saints | 2026 NFL Week 6

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:28:41 GMT

The New Orleans Saints visit the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium for Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 12:00 p.m. CT.
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A Chargers-Chiefs Preview Ahead of Week 6

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:57:00 GMT

Eric Smith
Welcome back to theChargers Mailbag!
We'll run a Mailbag each week during the regular season.Send in submissions for the Mailbag onTwitter @EricLSmithor by email ateric.smith@chargers.nfl.com.
Off we go...
OK, so we are 0-5, not ideal. However, we play Chiefs this weekend. I would love nothing more than beating the Chiefs in K

Warren wins AFC Offensive Player of the Week

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:05:48 GMT

Teresa Varley
Running back Jaylen Warren accomplished a feat that hasn't happened in 40 years in the Steelers win over the Colts on Sunday.
Warren became the first NFL player in 40 years, since Herschel Walker did it while playing for the Dallas Cowboys, to have a touchdown catch of 80 or more yards and a touchdown run of 50 or more yards in the same game.
Warren is also the first Steelers player with

Mailbag: Which Ravens Have Exceeded Expectations So Far

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:04:51 GMT

byRyan Mink&Clifton Brown
Mink:Inside linebacker Trenton Simpson is at the top of the list for me. He's been one of the Ravens' best defensive players and is the only player in the NFL with at least 20 tackles, six tackles for loss, an interception and a fumble recovery this season. In short, he's making a wide-ranging impact, similar to star safety Kyle Hamilton but with less fanfare.

Edge David Bailey Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

CB Azareyeh Thomas on the Rookie Pass Rusher: Great Bend, Speed, Tenacious, Motor, Crazy Bend
Eric Allen
Jets rookie edgeDavid Baileyhas been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the team's 17-12 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 5.
Bailey registered 3 sacks of Browns QB Deshaun Watson, marking the first 3-plus sack game by a rookie since New Years Day 2023 (James Ho

Surging Christian Watson intends to 'keep on climbing'

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Packers receiver took his game to next level after ACL injury
Wes Hodkiewicz
GREEN BAY As an outsider looking in,Tucker Kraftdoesn't know how you defendChristian Watson.
The Packers' leading receiver just has too much size, too much speed and too much experience after being immersed in Head Coach Matt LaFleur's offense for the past 4 years.
"Christian's speed," said Kraft, staring ahead in nea

Inbox: The transition looks complete

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The human psyche remains forever fascinating
Mike Spofford
Chris from Hartford, WI
I don't know, Roger from Facilities still needs to change that lightbulb.
How many Rogers does it take to oh, never mind.
Don from West Chester, PA
Is there really a "Roger" in Facilities?
Yes, actually, there is, and he might be the eldest of all this building's employ

Steelers-Buccaneers: Top Storylines & Key Matchups in Week Six

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Tampa Bay's defense will face the Aaron Rodgers challenge one last time with the Steelers coming to town, while its offense will have to deal with one of the NFL's most explosive pass-rushers
Scott Smith
In Week Six, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will try to turn their first win of the 2026 season into the start of the streak and get their first victory at home against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers, who are

Game Preview: Patriots vs. Jets | NFL Week 6

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The New England Patriots will host the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 18 at 1 PM ET.
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Keylan Rutledge Is Thinking Like a Center at Guard

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:42:40 GMT

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John Harris and I had rookie C/G Keylan Rutledge in the studio for the first time, and he sounded like he's been doing this for five years. I asked him about the grind from bowl prep through the draft and i

Texans at Jaguars Preview: Houston Brings Its Pass Rush to Wembley

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:18:35 GMT

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Catch Texans All-Access, The DeMeco Ryans Show and Texans Matchup onSpotifyandApple Podcasts.
The Texans finally have a win in hand, and now they take it across the Atlantic. Houston faces the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 18, at Wembley Stadium in London, with kickoff at 8:30 a.m. CT. It's the franchise's s

Tape Talk: Where Cowboys defense can improve limiting explosive plays

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:19:55 GMT

Tommy Yarrish
FRISCO, TexasIt's no secret that the Cowboys defense hasn't gotten off to the start they had hoped for under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker.
After a 24-16 loss to the Buccaneers on Thursday night, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said there would be changes being made going forward, which has already included adding senior defensive assistant Mike Pettine and Par

Adrian Peterson's Epic Football Journey Part I: East Texas Legend

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:15:13 GMT

"You know Adrian Peterson?"
There are keepsakes in Tommy Allison's office at Walnut Grove High School in Prosper, Texas, where he serves as football coach and campus coordinator for athletics, that provoke questions and memories.
On top of a cabinet, a framed jersey leans against a white brick wall with a figurine toting the football in the foreground. On one side, there's a Sports Illustrated magazine circ

Chronicling Adrian Peterson's Epic Football Journey

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:15:06 GMT

Tales of his football prowess echo loudly, like William Wallace hyperbole.
Adrian Peterson could have turned pro out of high school.
Yes, I've heard. He had NASCAR speed and mutant strength. He never lost a footrace. His handshake crumbled metacarpals like chalk. His glycogen stores defied human anatomy. If a flood engulfed the field, he'd say, "Let's play the game in the parking lot." He became the top pla