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US to lend Vistra $4.2 billion to expand nuclear output

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:44:28 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The US Government is preparing to lend Vistra Corp about US$4.2 billion to increase electricity generation from its nuclear plants as power demand rises across the country, a person familiar with the matter said.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright is expected to announce the loan on October 5 at Vistra's nuclear plant along Lake Erie in Ohio, according to the pers

US job growth slows sharply, dims chances of October Fed hike

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:42:23 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A sharp slowdown in U.S. hiring in September and hefty downward revisions to previous months pushed the prospect of another Federal Reserve interest rate increase in October further out of view, even as economists cautioned against reading the report as a sudden deterioration in the labor market.

Nonfarm payrolls increased by just 29,000 jobs last month, well below the 90,000 gain economists po

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

No. 7 Indiana overcomes rare deficit to slip past Nebraska 20-17

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:05:06 GMT

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Josh Hoover hit Nick Marsh for two long touchdown passes and rallied No. 7 Indiana to a 20-17 Big Ten victory over Nebraska on Saturday at Lincoln, Neb.Hoover completed 12 of 22 passes for 263 yards and two scores as the Hoosiers (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) shrugged off their first deficit of the season to extend their winning streak to 22 games heading into next week's home showdown against O

Rangers G Igor Shesterkin out for season with lower-body injury

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:40:24 GMT

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New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the remainder of the season due to a lower-body injury, the team announced Saturday.

The news comes one day after the 2021-22 Vezina Trophy winner sustained the injury during the second period of a 3-1 loss against the host Washington Capitals.

Also on Saturday, the Rangers announced goaltender Joonas Korpisalo will be

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

NHL roundup: Capitals win as Rangers G Igor Shesterkin injured

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:19:12 GMT

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Boone Jenner scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the host Washington Capitals won 3-1 on Friday, cooling off the New York Rangers, who lost star goaltender Igor Shesterkin to a lower-body injury.

Timothy Liljegren also scored, Tom Wilson added an empty-netter and Logan Thompson made 22 saves for Washington, which has won three of its first four on the season

Kamari Moulton runs for 208 yards to lead No. 20 Iowa past Washington

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:55:14 GMT

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Kamari Moulton rushed for 208 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries and backup quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski threw for three TDs as No. 20 Iowa trounced Washington 41-24 in a Big Ten Conference game on a rainy Friday night in Seattle.

Hecklinski, who got his first career start with Hank Brown sidelined with a sprained AC joint, completed 14 of 19 passes for 202 yards for the H

Cam Talbot, Kent Johnson power Jackets' shootout win over Penguins

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:19:11 GMT

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Kent Johnson scored in the first round of the shootout and Cam Talbot made it stand up in his season debut, fueling the host Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday.

All four games between the teams last season ventured past regulation before Friday's game followed suit.

Johnson scored by sending the puck between the pads of Sergei Mur

Desperate FC Cincinnati looks to end winless streak against Atlanta

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:40:37 GMT

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Perhaps no team in Major League Soccer is more desperate to earn three points this weekend than FC Cincinnati.

Tied with the New York Red Bulls and New York City FC for the final two postseason spots, Cincinnati (8-9-9, 33 points) will be in search of its first victory since Aug. 19 when it faces host Atlanta United on Saturday night.

Looking to snap a six-game winless st

Fresh off final game with Argentina, Messi leads Miami vs. D.C. United

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:40:29 GMT

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Lionel Messi said his farewell to the Argentine national team earlier this week when he played his final match for his country.

Messi's next task will be to break Inter Miami out of their five-match winless skid in MLS league play when they host D.C. United on Saturday night.

Inter Miami (12-5-10, 46 points) sit in third place in the Eastern Conference despite being tied in

New-look Maple Leafs face tough road test against Avalanche

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:40:28 GMT

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After overhauling their roster over the offseason, grabbing five points in the first five games is not a bad start for the new-look Toronto Maple Leafs.

They go for two more when they visit the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night in the midpoint of a three-game road trip that started in Las Vegas on Thursday night.

Toronto brought in eight new forwards, a new goaltender

Taxed pitching staffs will decide Game 5 between Guardians, White Sox

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:19:03 GMT

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CLEVELAND -- The American League Division Series has provided a roller coaster of emotions for the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox.

Road teams have won the first four contests, setting up a winner-take-all Game 5 on Saturday night.

Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (0-0, 3.00 ERA) takes on White Sox right-hander Sean Burke (1-0, 3.86 ERA) in a battle of traditio

Guardians' Gavin Williams starting Game 5 vs. White Sox after closing Game 4

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:19:05 GMT

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Gavin Williams will start the decisive Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday in Cleveland, two days after he closed out the Game 4 victory.

The right-hander needed 18 pitches to record three outs and finish the 9-5 road victory on Thursday when the Guardians evened the best-of-five series.

Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said

Eagles release QB Andy Dalton, rule out star RB Saquon Barkley vs. Jags

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:05:12 GMT

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The Philadelphia Eagles released backup quarterback Andy Dalton on Friday among a flurry of roster moves ahead of their game Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.

The Eagles (2-2) ruled out star running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) as well as safety Marcus Epps (groin), center/guard Drew Kendall (knee) and wide receivers DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Marquise B

Toronto FC in must-win mode against rivals CF Montreal

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:40:33 GMT

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Toronto FC will look to revive their fading playoff hopes when they host CF Montreal in a crucial 401 Derby on Saturday afternoon.

The Reds (6-10-11, 29 points) find themselves 13th in the Eastern Conference, four points removed from New York City FC for the final playoff spot. A lackluster 2-0 outing against league leaders Nashville SC on Sept. 26 marked their third straight de

Jets rule out RB Breece Hall (quad), WR Adonai Mitchell (finger)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:19:10 GMT

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The skidding New York Jets will once again be without running back Breece Hall and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell on Sunday.

On Friday, the Jets (1-3) ruled out both starters for Sunday's home game against the streaking Cleveland Browns (3-1).

New York has lost three straight games and Cleveland has won three in a row.

Neither Hall (quadriceps) nor Mitchell (fin

Report: Iowa QB Jeremy Hecklinski to start vs. Washington

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:55:05 GMT

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Iowa quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski will start Friday's Big Ten Conference game against Washington in Seattle, ESPN reported.

Hecklinski, a third-year player who transferred from Wake Forest, will be making his first collegiate start. He replaced an injured Hank Brown in the second half of the No. 20 Hawkeyes' 31-14 loss to Ohio State last Saturday.

Per the report, Brown

LeBron James scores 10 points in 76ers preseason debut

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:55:14 GMT

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LeBron James showcased his passing ability in his first action wearing a Philadelphia uniform, taking just one official shot but compiling five assists on Thursday in his first preseason game with the 76ers.

James wound up with 10 points, thanks to 8-for-8 shooting from the foul line, as the Sixers lost 114-108 to the Brooklyn Nets in New York. The 41-year-old star sat out the sec

Guardians outslug White Sox, send ALDS back to Cleveland for Game 5

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:19:04 GMT

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CHICAGO -- Jose Ramirez and Patrick Bailey homered and had two hits each as the Cleveland Guardians topped the Chicago White Sox 9-5 on Thursday to force a decisive fifth game in the American League Division Series.

Guardians pitchers registered 12 strikeouts while White Sox pitchers issued seven walks.

Game 5 is Saturday in Cleveland, with the winner advancing to oppose th

Orlando City try to strengthen grip on playoff spot, host rising Crew

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:55:25 GMT

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Orlando City attempt to get back on the winning track and hold onto their spot above the playoff line when they host the surging Columbus Crew on Saturday.

The Lions (10-13-4, 34 points) begin the weekend in seventh place in the Eastern Conference, one point ahead of New York City FC, the New York Red Bulls and FC Cincinnati with seven games to go.

Orlando City have dropped t

Slow-starting Penguins look to blitz Blue Jackets

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:55:27 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Penguins will look for a faster start on Friday when they visit the well-rested Columbus Blue Jackets.

A sluggish start led to Pittsburgh's undoing on Wednesday, as the team attempted to erase a three-goal deficit before dropping a 5-3 decision to the Washington Capitals.

'First half of the game, we weren't the team we wanted to be,' said forward Bryan R

NWSL looking to expand to at least 20 teams

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:55:14 GMT

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The National Women's Soccer League is looking to add two more expansion teams, commissioner Jessica Berman said Thursday.

Sixteen clubs are competing during the current 2026 campaign, with expansion franchises Atlanta and Columbus coming aboard in 2028.

'We're about to open our data room for teams 19 and 20 because we intend to continue expanding,' Berman said at the Lea

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi to host 10th Operation Smile cleft surgical programme

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:09:30 GMT

ABU DHABI, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) -- Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi will host its 10th Operation Smile UAE short-term cleft surgical programme from 10th to 12th October, a milestone in a hospital partnership that began in 2017 and one that arrives as the charity marks 15 years since its establishment in 2011.

The three-day programme will be Operation Smile UAE's 19th cleft surgical programme overall.

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Parker Messick, Guardians geared up to level ALDS against White Sox

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:25:07 GMT

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CHICAGO -- Cleveland Guardians left-hander Parker Messick yearned for another opportunity to face the Chicago White Sox in the American League Division Series after losing his Game 1 start.

Messick will get his chance in Game 4 on Thursday as the Guardians aim to tie the best-of-five series at two games apiece.

Including the postseason, Messick has faced the AL Central ri

MLB roundup: Rays, Dodgers, Brewers wrap up division series

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:55:13 GMT

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Rookie Victor Mesa Jr. belted a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays earned a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep of their American League Division Series.

The Rays are headed to the AL Championship Series for the third time in club history and will host the Chicago White Sox or Cleveland Guardians in

Rays, benefiting from fan-interference call, complete sweep of Yankees

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:40:26 GMT

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NEW YORK -- Rookie Victor Mesa Jr. belted a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays earned a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep of their American League Division Series.

The Rays are headed to the AL Championship Series for the third time in club history and will host the Chicago White Sox or Cleveland Gu

Fired-up Todd Monken, Browns roll into game vs. struggling Jets

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:25:06 GMT

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Todd Monken wants Cleveland to know these aren't the same old Browns. Aaron Glenn has his work cut out to convince New York these aren't the same old Jets.

Two of the NFL's traditional doormats are on contrasting trajectories entering their Week 5 meeting Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.

When the Browns were trampled 34-10 by the Jacksonville Jaguars in their season

Aaron Rodgers says Steelers need to turn passion into winning against Colts

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:55:17 GMT

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Aaron Rodgers has rarely been shy about expressing his emotions during his 22 NFL seasons, occasionally letting his frustrations boil over on the field.

Rodgers views those displays as signs of competitiveness, and the 42-year-old quarterback hopes to help the Pittsburgh Steelers rebound Sunday when they host the Indianapolis Colts.

Rodgers was among several Steelers who vis

Jose Ramirez stars as Guardians force Game 4 against White Sox

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:55:14 GMT

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CHICAGO -- Jo Adell had a bases-clearing triple among his two hits, Jose Ramirez added two hits and two RBIs, and seven pitchers tallied 19 strikeouts as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-3 on Wednesday in Game 3 to stay alive in their American League Division Series.

Cleveland avoided elimination behind an 11-hit attack that eclipsed the seven hits the Gua

Bengals try to halt skid against winless Dolphins despite injury concerns

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:40:20 GMT

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The pressure is mounting on the Cincinnati Bengals as they prepare to visit the winless Miami Dolphins on Sunday in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Cincinnati (2-2) has dropped back-to-back games by five points or fewer following a 2-0 start, and coach Zac Taylor is feeling the heat to turn things around before the team's bye week.

Miami (0-4) is still seeking its first win, but has sho

LPGA's 2027 schedule increases purse by $10M, reduces travel by 12,000 miles

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:05:22 GMT

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The LPGA announced its 2027 schedule on Wednesday, one that earned positive reviews when shared with the players in August.

The primary reasons the players celebrated the slate included an increase of the total purse from $137 to $147 million, 12,000 fewer miles traveled, two events in Hawaii, and visits to courses with added prestige.

The tour revealed the schedule to th

Ravens acquire Pro Bowl C Cam Jurgens from Eagles

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:55:24 GMT

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The Baltimore Ravens acquired two-time Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday.

The Ravens pocketed a seventh-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft in exchange for a fifth-round selection in that same draft and a second-round pick in 2028.

'Cam is a player we have long admired going all the way back to the draft process. He's a young f

Vikings add WR Odell Beckham Jr. to practice squad

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:40:29 GMT

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The Minnesota Vikings signed wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad on Wednesday.

The move adds depth behind injured star Justin Jefferson and marks a reunion for Beckham with head coach Kevin O'Connell, who was his offensive coordinator with the Los Angeles Rams in 2021.

Beckham, who turns 34 next month, played in eight games (seven starts) with the

Battered Bucs brace for Cowboys' prolific pace

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:55:13 GMT

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Score or go home, that's the challenge in front of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when they visit the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

Dallas put up 28 points in the second half to rally past the Texans last week. Through four games, the Cowboys (2-2) currently stand as one of the most prolific point producers of the past 25 years. The Cowboys are averaging an NFL-best 3.39 points per

Colts add veteran DE Carl Lawson to practice squad

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:25:06 GMT

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The Indianapolis Colts signed veteran defensive end Carl Lawson to the practice squad and released tight end Kenny Fletcher Jr. on Wednesday.

Lawson, 31, has played in 90 games (34 starts) with the Cincinnati Bengals (2017-20), New York Jets (2022-23), Dallas Cowboys (2024) and Baltimore Ravens (2025).

A fourth-round pick by Cincinnati in 2017, Lawson has accumulated 135

The Teen Founder Who Built Dublieu to 1 Lakh Students and a Rs 150 Million Exit

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:16:48 GMT

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New Delhi [India], October 7: At just 19, entrepreneur Vedant Kumar has achieved a 150 million all-cash exit from Dublieu Educational Services LLP, the student opportunity discovery platform he founded when he was 15 years old to make extracurricular opportunities more accessible to students across India. Built from personal savings without venture capital, Dublieu was driven by a simple belief: access to opp

Alexis Lafreniere nets hat trick as Rangers down Islanders

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:55:28 GMT

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Alexis Lafreniere finished off his third career hat trick by scoring twice into an empty net and added an assist as the host New York Rangers pulled away for a 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

The winger scored New York's second goal in the opening minute of the second period before scoring twice in 32 seconds after the Islanders pulled goalie Semyon Var

Northwestern coach praises Big Ten ahead of matchup vs. Ball State

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:19:12 GMT

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A brief reprieve from Big Ten play finds Northwestern nowhere close to resting on its laurels.

Coming off a rout of Penn State at the new Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill., last week after losing to reigning national champion Indiana by only six points on the road, the Wildcats view Saturday afternoon's visit from slumping Ball State as a defense of their conference.

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White Sox have chance to clinch ALCS berth at home vs. Guardians

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:05:07 GMT

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CHICAGO -- As Chicago White Sox reliever Jordan Hicks walked toward the home dugout at Rate Field, he marveled at a barricade protecting the freshly painted MLB postseason logo along the third base line.

The White Sox noticed similar touches in Houston and Cleveland, sites of the club's playoff games so far, but they resonate differently in their own ballpark.

Back home at la

No. 1 Texas eyes third straight win over Oklahoma in Dallas

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:40:29 GMT

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Texas coach Steve Sarkisian understands Oklahoma's situation heading into Saturday's showdown between the top-ranked Longhorns and the Sooners in Dallas.

'We were in the same situation a year ago,' Sarkisian said. 'We were just coming off losing to Florida. We were a two-loss team. We were a desperate football team and found a way to win and played a really good second half. So

WRs in spotlight for Big Ten clash between No. 5 Ohio State, Maryland

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:55:14 GMT

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Even though No. 5 Ohio State is a five-touchdown favorite over visiting Maryland on Saturday afternoon, the games within the game add intrigue.

For the Buckeyes (4-1, 2-0 Big Ten), the offense runs through -- or more accurately, passes through -- Heisman Trophy hopeful Jeremiah Smith, who will look for his third consecutive game with 200-plus receiving yards in the conference mat

QB 'question' hangs over No. 20 Iowa ahead of trip to Washington

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:19:05 GMT

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Hank Brown is listed as the starting quarterback for No. 20 Iowa ahead of its Big Ten Conference game Friday night in Seattle against Washington.

But even Brown cast doubt on that listing during a news conference on Tuesday afternoon.

'I'd say there's definitely still a little bit of a question, for sure,' said Brown, who suffered a sprained AC joint in his throwing should

Rays know job isn't done as they face desperate Yankees in Game 3

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:55:14 GMT

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NEW YORK -- Two weeks ago, the Tampa Bay Rays enjoyed clinching the American League East at Yankee Stadium but also viewed the celebration as the first step.

Now the Rays are one win away from another raucous party, and the New York Yankees are desperate to delay it.

The Rays attempt to complete a sweep of the American League Division Series while the Yankees hope to clean

Report: Seahawks decide against signing RB Joe Mixon

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:40:27 GMT

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The Seattle Seahawks decided against signing veteran running back Joe Mixon to their practice squad, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Mixon worked out for the Seahawks on Monday and underwent a physical. There is no word on what issue led to Seattle reversing course on Mixon, who will remain a free agent.

The Seahawks' only healthy running backs are Emanuel Wilson, George Holani and

Fred Claire, GM of Dodgers' 1988 World Series team, dies at 91

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:19:12 GMT

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Fred Claire, who went from a local sportswriter to the architect of a World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers team, died Monday.

It was his 91st birthday.

The club announced the passing of the former general manager on Tuesday with a social media post. No cause of death was revealed, though Claire had been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma that began on his lip in 2015,

All-Star pitcher 'Sudden Sam' McDowell dies at 84

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:19:12 GMT

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Six-time All-Star pitcher Sam McDowell, who played 15 seasons in the majors with four teams, died Monday at the age of 84.

McDowell, a left-hander nicknamed 'Sudden Sam' for his brilliant fastball, spent his first 11 seasons in Cleveland from 1961-71. He led the American League in strikeouts five times during that span, including two seasons with more than 300, and topped the

Cardinals LT Paris Johnson Jr. (biceps) out for season

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:55:07 GMT

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Arizona Cardinals starting left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. will be placed on injured reserve for the third straight year and miss the remainder of the season with a torn left biceps, head coach Mike LaFleur announced.

Johnson sustained the injury in the fourth quarter of Arizona's 36-24 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday.

'I don't know exactly when (surgery is) going

Clippers' Max Strus (torn plantar fascia) out for start of season

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:25:21 GMT

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The injury-plagued Los Angeles Clippers sustained another blow on Sunday in their preseason opener.

Max Strus sustained a partial tear of his right plantar fascia as the Clippers beat the Golden State Warriors 104-101 in Honolulu, and he will be out for at least four weeks, the team announced Monday.

Los Angeles opens the regular season Oct. 21 against the visiting Sacramen

Quarterback-coach reunion on deck as Kansas State hosts No. 22 Houston

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:05:03 GMT

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When Kansas State hosts No. 22 Houston on Saturday in Manhattan, Kan., Wildcats coach Collin Klein will see a familiar face at quarterback in the Cougars' Conner Weigman.

Before returning to his alma mater last December to take over the Kansas State program, Klein was Weigman's offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach during the 2024 season at Texas A&M.

The Cougars (

Sixth-inning rally gives White Sox 2-0 ALDS lead on Guardians

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:40:20 GMT

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CLEVELAND -- Braden Montgomery delivered the go-ahead, two-run double in the sixth inning and Chase Meidroth followed with an RBI to send the Chicago White Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Monday afternoon.

Chicago leads the best-of-five series 2-0 and can advance to its first AL Championship Series since 2005

Reports: Seahawks to sign RB Joe Mixon

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:19:12 GMT

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The Seattle Seahawks are signing veteran running back Joe Mixon after he worked out for the team on Monday, according to several reports.

Seattle coach Mike Macdonald indicated Mixon would start out on the practice squad.

'We're down runners,' Macdonald said. 'We need running backs. He's a good running back.'

Before adding Mixon, the defending champs' only healthy ru

Unbeaten Wild look to keep rolling against Sabres

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:05:13 GMT

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The Minnesota Wild are off to a perfect start despite missing one of their best players.

That might surprise some people outside the Wild's locker room. But for defenseman Quinn Hughes, whose regular defense partner, Brock Faber, is sidelined by a skull fracture sustained in the final preseason game, the team's resilience is no surprise at all.

'Honestly, it's played out ex

Mammoth, Devils clash as they rue poor weekend performances

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:55:20 GMT

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The Utah Mammoth were left to lament their third-period performance Sunday night.

The New Jersey Devils had a lot more to regret about their game Saturday.

The Mammoth and Devils will each look to bounce back Tuesday night, when Utah continues its East Coast road trip by visiting Newark, N.J.

The Mammoth suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday, when th

Report: Federal energy policies putting pressure on Ohioans

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:33 GMT

Ohio energy prices keep going up and a new analysis suggested the federal government is not helping.

The research from the nonpartisan think tank Energy Innovation showed the Trump administration's reliance on fossil fuels will raise ener

Preventive care lowers long-term costs for Ohioans

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:06:09 GMT

Employer-sponsored healthcare plans, the Affordable Care Act marketplace and Medicare are ramping up for a new enrollment period. Ohio residents have just a few months to select the right coverage for next year.

Around 15% to 20% of America

Louisville District delivers modern Child Development Center at Wright-Patterson AFB

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:41:23 GMT

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, recently completed construction of a 41,000-square-foot Child Development Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, providing daily care and early childhood education capacity for more than 300 children.

Department of War policy requires military child development facilities to balance mandatory physical security and a

Lorain Harbor Dredging Completed in Just Over a Week

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:08:25 GMT

LORAIN, Ohio - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, completed dredging Tuesday of approximately 45,000 cubic yards of sediment from Lorain Harbor in just over one week, ensuring safe and navigable waterways for Great Lakes commercial vessels, recreational boaters and other harbor users on Lake Erie.

The work was completed 33% sooner than planned, in similar fashion to the efficient dredging complet

Teamwork sustains OSHA VPP Star safety status at USACE Columbus Project Office

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:12:51 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District's Columbus Project Office, in Columbus, Ohio, has been approved for continued participation in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Voluntary Protection Programs as a Star participant.

The approval followed an OSHA on-site evaluation May 20, 2026. OSHA officials reviewed the office's VPP application, annual self-evaluations, safe

Steelers make roster moves ahead of Colts game

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:46:45 GMT

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The Steelers made multiple roster moves today, including signing defensive back Doneiko Slaughter to the 53-man roster and placing receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on the Reserve/Injured List.

The team also elevated running back Lew Nichols and receiver Brandon Smith from the Active/Inactive Roster for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts at Acrisure Stadium. They will revert back to the p

Browns elevate DT Sam Kamara and DT Chris Williams

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:52:33 GMT

Kamara has appeared in 26 career games while Williams has appeared in 44 career games

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The Cleveland Browns have elevated DT Sam Kamara and DT Chris Williams from the practice squad.

Kamara (6-0, 272) is in his fourth NFL season out of Stony Brook. Originally signed by Chicago as an undrafted free agent in 2021, Kamara has appeared in 26 career games, including 18 with the Browns

Game Preview: Miami Dolphins vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:39:01 GMT

Travis Wingfield

The Dolphins are back at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday for a showdown with the Cincinnati Bengals. The visitors enter with a 2-2 mark after dropping the last two games against the Steelers and Jaguars, as both teams look to get into the win column ahead of a Week 6 bye.

That bye week arrives at just the right time for both sides. Though Cincinnati star wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgin

Know Your Foe: Texans at Titans Week 5 Preview and Keys to Victory

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:50:01 GMT

John Harris

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Listen to the full episode of Texans All-Access onSpotifyorApple Podcasts.

I never, NEVER would've thought it back at the outset of training camp. However absurd it would've sounded back in July, the Texans are playing the Titans in Week 5and one team will get their first win of the 2026 season.

Four-Down Territory: A bit of deja vu

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:15 GMT

Brian Batko

A weekly feature with Steelers Contributing Writer/Editor Brian Batko's thoughts, analysis and commentary on the Steelers. Four downs' worth of insight, and always going for it: no punting allowed.

First down: This matchup feels familiar.Maybe it's the time of the year, or the opponent. After all, the Steelers played host to the Colts a little less than 11 months ago, another 1

How will the Browns disrupt QB Geno Smith | Burning Questions

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:30:15 GMT

The Browns travel to face the Jets on Oct. 11 in Week 5

Kelsey Russo

The Browns head back out on the road to face the Jets in Week 5. Cleveland enters the game with a 3-1 record, coming off a divisional win over the Steelers on Thursday Night Football in Week 4, while New York sits at 1-3 coming off a loss to the Bears.

"What I see is, and I'm looking at both sides of the ball, a team that plays awf

Morning Break: Chris Olave set to play Sunday as Saints host Vikings

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:00:33 GMT

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Saturday, October 10

New Orleans Saints

Saints News from NewOrleansSaints.com

Former New Orleans Saints coach Mike Ditka epitomized toughness while forging Hall of Fame career

Mike Ditka's best and most successful NFL days weren't spent as head coach of the New Orleans Saints, but he helped center the footba

LaFleur's Michael Wilson History, And Friday Before The Lions

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:18:18 GMT

Darren Urban/Word From The Birds

Mike LaFleur showed almost a sheepish grin. When Michael Wilson was coming out for the 2023 draft and LaFleur was in his first season as offensive coordinator for the Rams, LaFleur wasn't a fan.

"Truth be told I don't know if I've ever told him this. I'll keep it candid with you guys," LaFleur said. "I know a lot of the guys that I respect in this league from a coaching pers

Week 5 Blog: Enjoying every minute of it

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyFriday, October 9Enjoying every minute of it:Weather conditions are expected to be less than favorable on Sunday when Steelers host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium, with rain in the forecast, and the defense won't be surprised if that means Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is relied on heavily."He's just an overall really talented back," said linebacker T.J. Watt. "He's got great contac

Jets Will be Without 3 Offensive Starters vs. Browns

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

OC Frank Reich Explains What He Sees From Browns Defense

Amanda Vogt

On Friday HC Aaron Glenn said that WRAdonai Mitchell(finger), RBBreece Hall(quad), LGDylan Parham(knee) and LBKiko Mauigoa(quad) would not play against the Browns on Sunday.

Hall and Parham, who sustained injuries in Week 3 against the Lions, will be missing their second straight game. Mauigoa will miss his thirdgame, aswillMitchel

Eagles sign C Jake Majors and RB Carson Steele

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

QB Andy Dalton was released in a corresponding move while DT Uar Bernard was added to the Practice Squad injured list.

PhiladelphiaEagles.com

The Eagles announced a series of roster moves ahead of the team's trip to London on Friday afternoon.

Eagles sign center Jake Majors and running back Carson Steele to the active roster

After signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free ag

Injury Week 5 Dolphins vs Bengals

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:21:06 GMT

Dolphins Staff

The Miami Dolphins will be without for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.View the full injury report here.

As of Friday, October 9, 2026:

EDGE Rob Beal Jr.| Hamstring | OUT

WR Caleb Douglas| Ankle | OUT

TE Justin Joly| Concussion | OUT

CB Reese Taylor| Quad | OUT

Vikings at Saints Week 5 Game Preview

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:57:31 GMT

Rob Kleifield

EAGAN, Minn.There's a hopeful homecoming Sunday on the road at New Orleans.

Justin Jefferson has been rehabbing an ankle injury suffered in Week 3. The superstar receiver from St. Rose, Louisiana, has waited for six years for the Vikings to visit the Saints.

He played there during his rookie season and caught six passes for 85 yards on Christmas Day, but Minnesota's shor

Week 5 Blog: Loving every minute of it

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:15:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyFriday, October 9Loving every minute of it:Weather conditions are expected to be less than favorable on Sunday when Steelers host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium, with rain in the forecast, and the defense won't be surprised if that means Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is relied on heavily."He's just an overall really talented back," said linebacker T.J. Watt. "He's got great contact

10 Things Jaguars Must Do to Beat Eagles in Week 5: Lean Into London

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:32:52 GMT

John Oehser

LONDONThe Jaguars are good. They have proven as much.

They have proven it through four games of the 2026 season by doing what contending teams do. They have won close games and one-sided games. They have won when playing their best and when "winning ugly." They have been dominant at times and clutch at others. Up next:

The Philadelphia Eagles.

TheJaguars will play th

Community Corner: Wishes do come true

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:55:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyFriday, October 9Wishes do come true:The Steelers made a wish come true for a special young fan on Friday when Karsen Kettler was a guest of the team through the Make-A-Wish Foundation at practice.Kettler, along with his parents and older brother, watched practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex."I'm a big fan of the Steelers," said the 11-year, who lives in Washington, Pa. "I think they area really good fo

What To Watch For | Bengals at Dolphins Week 5

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:45:00 GMT

Jordan Spagnolli

The Bengals look to bounce back from a pair of one-score losses when they take on the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FOX (Cincinnatis channel 19). Here is what to watch for:

Opportunity for Depth Receivers

WhileJaMarr Chaseremains in concussion protocol andTee Higginsworks through a groin injury, Cincinnati's o

📰 Harbs Weekly: Keep believing, keep doing

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:58:57 GMT

Dan Salomone

Coach John Harbaugh sits down with Giants.com for a weekly conversation about the latest at 1925 Giants Drive.

Q: NFL Films had you mic'd up for Sunday. On the last play, it reminded me of when Villanova won the national championship and Jay Wright is just walking off coolly as they hit a buzzer beater. There was chaos around you on the sideline. Internally, what was your heart rate tho

Saints vs. Vikings | 2026 NFL Week 5 | Gameday Guide

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:01:37 GMT

Helpful tips and information for the New Orleans Saints' Week 5 game against the Minnesota Vikings
New Orleans Saints
SAINTS-VIKINGS GAME DETAILS & HOW TO WATCH INFORMATION
The New Orleans Saints (1-3) will play the final home game of their three game homestand on Sunday when they host the Minnesota Vikings (4-0) at the Caesars Superdome. Sunday will be the Saints' final conte

Jordan Morgan settling back in at left tackle

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Former Packers first-round pick enjoying return to natural post
Wes Hodkiewicz
GREEN BAY This year, there was no confusion over whereJordan Morganwould line up on the Packers' offensive line.
There was a vacancy at left tackle with Rasheed Walker departing in free agency and Green Bay was looking squarely at Morgan to fill that starting void.
The 2024 first-round pick started 37 games there fo

How Can the Jets Get Back on Track vs. the Browns

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:25:32 GMT

Green & White Return Home in Week 5 Against Streaking Browns
NYJ Editorial Staff
Throughout the offseason, NewYorkJets.com reporters Eric Allen, Randy Lange, Jack Bell and Amanda Vogt will give their responses to a series of questions regarding the Jets.
Today's question:How can the Jets get back on track vs. the Browns?
EA:Football is a violent sport, but

Cowboys 10, Buccaneers 7 | Second Quarter Updates

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:42:00 GMT

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout the month of October
byScott Smith&Brianna Dix
Cowboys 10 - Buccaneers 7 | Second Quarter Updates
The Bucs cashed in early in the second with a five-yard touchdown pass from Jalon Daniels to Bucky Irving. Late in the quarter, Brandon Aubrey hit a 41-yard field goal to give Dallas a three-point advantage headin

Cowboys 10, Buccaneers 24 | Second Quarter Updates

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:42:00 GMT

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout the month of October
byScott Smith&Brianna Dix
Cowboys 10 - Buccaneers 24 | Third Quarter Updates
Out of halftime, Irving made a lethal cutback to find the open lane for a 72-yard run. The next play, Daniels handed it off to Emeka Egbuka on a jet sweep for a 14-yard touchdown to give Tampa Bay a 14-10 lead. On

Cowboys 10, Buccaneers 24 | Third Quarter Updates

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:42:00 GMT

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout the month of October
byScott Smith&Brianna Dix
Cowboys 10 - Buccaneers 24 | Third Quarter Updates
Out of halftime, Irving made a lethal cutback to find the open lane for a 72-yard run. The next play, Daniels handed it off to Emeka Egbuka on a jet sweep for a 14-yard touchdown to give Tampa Bay a 14-10 lead. On

Cowboys 7, Buccaneers 0 | First Quarter Updates

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:42:00 GMT

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byScott Smith&Brianna Dix
Cowboys 7 - Buccaneers 0 | First Quarter Updates
The Cowboys marched down the field on their opening drive, culminating in a one-yard Javonte Williams touchdown rush.
Rueben Bain Jr.#3 OLBHeight: 6-3Weight: 270 lbsCollege: Miami
October 7 Updates

Updates: Joey Porter Jr. ruled out vs. Buccaneers

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:45:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com
Oct. 8
Joey Porter Jr.#25 CBHeight: 6-2Weight: 194 lbsCollege: Penn State
5:45 p.m. --In a wildly unexpected turn of events, Joey Porter Jr. has been ruled out by the Cowboys against the Buccaneers.
The evening was to serve as Porter's home opener with the Cowboys, but an illness struck the young cornerback and he will not take the field in Week 5.
Other inact

Transcript: DC Sean Duggan Press Conference - October 8

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:05:00 GMT

Dolphins Staff
Read the full transcript from DC Sean Duggan's media availability on October 8, 2026.
I know every team struggles to some extent with really good tight ends. How limiting is it for all the good things that Taaffe and Trader are able to do to have two smaller safeties in terms of determining who defends bigger tight ends?
Sean Duggan: I think when it comes to defending t

Jaguars Thursday: "That Attacking Mentality "

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:43:58 GMT

byJohn Oehser&John Shipley
JACKSONVILLEThe Jaguars are hitting the road.
The Jaguars (3-1) will play the Philadelphia Eagles (2-2) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London in a 2026 Week 5 game Sunday, the first of back-to-back international games for the AFC South-leading Jaguars. Here's a look at Thursday around the Jaguars, with coordinatorsGrant UdinskiandAnthony Campanilespeaking bef

Week 5 Blog: Prepared to do his part

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:25:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
Thursday, October 8
Prepared to do his part:With receiver Michael Pittman Jr. dealing with a foot injury that Coach Mike McCarthy indicated could force him to miss several games, it will be all hands on deck this week against the Indianapolis Colts.
And that includes rookie receiver Germie Bernard.
Bernard, who appeared in the first four games of t

Quick Thoughts Before Jaguars' Week 5 Against Eagles: It's About Us

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:11:30 GMT

byJohn Shipley,Brian Sexton,Kainani Stevens&John Oehser
JACKSONVILLESenior writer John Oehser, senior correspondent Brian Sexton, team reporter Kainani Stevens and correspondent John Shipley offer quick thoughts on theJaguars as they prepare to play the Philadelphia Eagles at Tottenham Hotspur Stadiumin London, United Kingdom on Sunday.
Oehser
Run to w

Community Corner: Reading together

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Teresa VarleyThursday, October 8Reading together:The Steelers partnered with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) Pittsburgh for 'Literacy Under the Lights,' with linebacker Alex Highsmith as one of the story time readers for the 'Won't You Be a Reader' program.The event was launched this year to bring kids and families together under the lights for a fun-filled evening of reading, with local athletes, authors, educators and lead

Jets-Browns Game Preview | Knowing the Stakes

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Green & White Return Home to Face Cleveland in Week 5
Eric Allen
The Jets return to MetLife Stadium on Sunday and will play host to the Cleveland Browns. While the Jets (1-3) are looking to secure their first victory since Week 1, the Browns (3-1) have ripped off three consecutive victories after an opening-day blowout loss. Things can change quickly in the NFL and Jets veteran wide receiverGarrett Wi

Crestwood vs. Fairview face off in High School Game of the Week No. 8

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:07:34 GMT

The game will take place at Dr. James B. Daley Stadium at 7 p.m. on Oct. 9
ClevelandBrowns.com
Welcome to the eighth week of High School Game of the Week!
This week's game between the Crestwood Red Devils and the Fairview Warriors is the High School Game of the Week, presented by Ohio CAT and in association with Howard Hanna and ForeverLawn.
The winning team for each Game of the Week during th

Arvell Reese voted Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:22:00 GMT

Dan Salomone
Arvell Reese called his performance on Sunday "decent" by his standards.
That's a scary proposition for future opponents.
The linebacker was announced today as the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week after he led the Giants with nine solo tackles, three passes defensed, one tackle for loss and his first career interception.
Reese helped the Giants toa 36-24 victory over the Cardinalsas the

How to Watch, Stream & Listen: Miami Dolphins vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:47:32 GMT

Grace O'Donnell
The Miami Dolphins are back home for Week 5 as they prepare to face the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday.
Here's where to watch, listen and livestream the game:
DOLPHINS vs BENGALS

Date: Sunday, Oct. 11

Time: 1 p.m. EST

Location: Hard Rock Stadium

WATCH: TV AND LIVESTREAM

Television: FOX

Bro

Morning Break: Chris Olave stands out as Saints look ahead to Vikings

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:25 GMT

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Thursday, October 8
New Orleans Saints
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Saints Wednesday Injury Report: 2026 Week 5 vs. Minnesota Vikings
13 New Orleans Saints players were listed on Wednesday's Injury Report for the team's Week 5 game against the Minnesota Vikings during the 2026 NFL season.SEE MORE>

When the Sea Comes for the Land: Bangladeshs Quiet Climate Migration

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:23:35 GMT

Displacement along Bangladesh's southern coast doesn't always look like a disaster. Most of the time, it isn't one. A field stops producing the way it used to. The nearest freshwater source dries up a little more each year. Someone's son or husband leaves for the city because finding work at home has become increasingly difficult. Bit by bit, environmental change has worked its way into ordinary decisions about where p

Jaguars Wednesday: "This is a Business Trip "

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:19:19 GMT

byJohn Oehser&John Shipley
JACKSONVILLEThe Jaguars have a big week ahead, and they know what it takes to prepare.
The AFC South-leading Jaguars, winners of two consecutive games, now face a steeper challenge with an international flair: Back-to-back games in London, with the first coming Sunday against a perennial NFC power.
The Jaguars have been here before, and the challenge goe

Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick Brings an Offensive Mindset to Defense

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

A Captain on Defense, Not a Hoorah Guy, but Leading by Example
Jack Bell
Jets veteran safetyMinkah Fitzpatrickhas returned 4 interceptions for TDs across his nine-year NFL career. Last Sunday at Chicago, after pilfering a pass from Bears QB Tyson Bagent and seeing open space stretched out in front of him at Soldier Field, he had points on his mind.
"Anytime you get the ball in the hands as a DB, I t

Week 5 Injury Report | Bengals at Dolphins

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:26:19 GMT

Bengals Communications
Take a look at the injury reportsof the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins leading into Week 5 of the 2026 season.
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*Last updated: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026*
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