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Georgia Tech Defeats Mercer 44-11, Earns First Win
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Georgia Tech defeated Mercer 44-11 for its first win of the season, with Justice Haynes rushing for 141 yards and three touchdowns and Alberto Mendoza throwing for 249 yards with multiple scoring passes. The result offers a boost before ACC play but highlights lingering offensive issues after the team’s 0-2 start and uneven first half.
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The first half was still too uneven even in a blowout. They need to fix that before ACC games or it won't hold up.
Raiders Keep Crosby as They Enter 2026 With New QB Options
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— Sep 8, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders leveraged big cap space to overhaul via a high-salaried center, draft pick Fernando Mendoza, and a pivotal but risky move around Maxx Crosby, all aimed at reviving a struggling offense. As the 2026 season unfolds, the team's quarterback room—Kirk Cousins, Mendoza, and Aidan O’Connell—faces questions alongside a group of players in contract years, highlighted by a season-opening matchup against the Miami Dolphins that will test their defense and development.
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Mendoza Competes With Cousins for Raiders QB
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— Jul 26, 2026
Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders’ No. 1 overall pick, says the quarterback competition is about elevating the entire room rather than a personal rivalry, and he will work with the first team in camp as he learns Klint Kubiak’s offense. With veteran Kirk Cousins expected to start the season, Mendoza aims to absorb knowledge from established players and push for a progression that could lead to taking over the offense later on.
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Raiders Sign No. 1 Pick Mendoza; Backup Plan
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— Jul 21, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders plan to give first-overall pick Fernando Mendoza a chance to compete for the starting job, with a “sprinkling” of first-team reps in training camp while coach Klint Kubiak favors a gradual development path behind veteran Kirk Cousins. The team has kept Mendoza’s rookie contract discussions ongoing and signaled that Mendoza’s long-term potential matters more than an immediate Week One start, despite public expectations about his readiness and the backup role he might initially occupy.
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Raiders QB Battle: Mendoza Pushes Cousins
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— Aug 6, 2026
During Raiders training camp, a Cousins-Crosby scuffle opened first-team reps for rookie Fernando Mendoza, highlighting his potential as the future franchise quarterback, while veteran Kirk Cousins vows to compete for the starting job and has not embraced a pure mentor role. The ongoing QB battle, framed by Mendoza's development and Cousins' contract-backed tenure, sets the tone for Las Vegas's quarterback timeline this season.
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Raiders' Fernando Mendoza shines in second preseason game
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— Aug 21, 2026
Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza has drawn high praise, including from Hall of Famer Troy Aikman, for his poise and potential in the Raiders’ preseason, even as he shows rough edges like a pick-six under heavy pressure. Raiders officials, including offensive coordinators and coaches, emphasize his work ethic and preparation as they plan continued reps in the preseason while weighing him as the franchise-building starter, with competition and development shaping the path to the regular season.
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Border Agents Make Smuggling Bust You Don’t See Every Day
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— Jan 7, 2026
United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) arrested a couple at the U.S.-Mexico border Sunday, saying they were trying to smuggle parrots into the United States. Andres Garcia Mendoza and his wife, Jennifer…
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Woman Being Kidnapped Fears for Life Until Driver Notices and Pulls Over: 'God, You Sent Me an Angel'
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— May 14, 2022
On May 8, 37-year-old mother Zayra Mendoza was walking home from work in Birmingham, Massachusetts, when she realized a man was following her. He quickly caught up to the petite woman and grabbed her. The two struggled…
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Officials Say They Have Recovered Roughly ‘500 Rounds of Ammunition’ Following Alec Baldwin Shooting
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— Oct 27, 2021
Law enforcement officials reportedly recovered hundreds of items of evidence following the fatal shooting on a movie set involving actor Alec Baldwin. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza held a news conference…
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NCT WISH’s official account shared a TikTok dance challenge video featuring Super Junior’s Eunhyuk, generating positive fan engagement from NCT WISH and Super Junior communities with no observed criticism or split in reactions.
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Colombia Quake Triggers State of Emergency
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— Aug 7, 2026
From Kumamoto to the Andes, a sequence of earthquakes disrupted communities: Kumamoto saw hot, sulfur-smelling water flooding an izakaya after a July quake, while Argentina’s Jujuy and Mendoza regions reported moderate tremors with little to no damage. In Peru’s Junín region, a series of quakes culminated in a 4.4 event with injuries and a later 5.0 that injured four and prompted emergency medical responses and preparedness guidance.
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NFL Rookies Report Training Camps Open
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— Jul 25, 2026
NFL teams are kicking off training camps as rookies report, with position battles and high-profile draft classes shaping expectations for the 2026 season. Highlights include Raiders' top pick Fernando Mendoza signing and competing for a larger role behind Kirk Cousins, Bengals' seven 2026 draft picks aiming to contribute for a potential run at the Super Bowl, Vikings, Lions, and Buccaneers also spotlighting their rookies and development as camps open.
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