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Big 12 admits Notre Dame deserved final play — 8hThe Big 12 acknowledged its replay crew erred in ending No. 8 BYU’s 28-24 win over No. 2 Notre Dame: one second remained after the final incomplete pass, and Notre Dame should have had another play from the BYU 8-yard line. The result stands as the conference reviews its end-of-game officiating process; a possible pass-interference penalty also went uncalled.

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Priya Raman Notre Dame got robbed twice with the clock and the missed interference, yet nothing changes now.

Predators Beat Blues 5-2, Forsberg Ends DroughtSports — 12hFilip Forsberg snapped his season-opening scoring drought with a first-period goal and added an assist as Nashville beat St. Louis 5-2, ending the Predators’ three-game losing streak. Nashville also scored on a penalty shot and a short-handed play, while the Blues suffered their second straight loss.

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Novartis ends mid-stage Fabhalta trial in lupus nephritis for strategic reasons — 1dNovartis has ended a mid-stage trial of Fabhalta for lupus nephritis, citing strategic considerations. The clinical-trial registry offered no further explanation and did not indicate whether safety or efficacy concerns played a role.

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Maya Lindstrom Novartis probably sees better returns elsewhere, but halting mid-stage work still delays any chance of new treatments.

Owego and Chenango Forks share title after scoreless soccer draw — 3dThree women’s soccer matches ended scoreless: Owego and Chenango Forks shared the STAC Small School title after two overtimes, Norwich was held despite a 29-5 shot advantage, and Wheeling drew with Davis & Elkins in conference play.

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Derek Foss Scoreless draws like these show how evenly matched the teams are in the league.

Three Zambian NWSL Players Face 21-Day Ebola Wait — 1dThree Zambian NWSL players—Barbra Banda, Racheal Kundananji and Prisca Chilufya—are delayed from returning to the United States after playing in Uganda because of Ebola-related re-entry rules, including a 21-day waiting period. The league says the players are healthy and is coordinating with clubs and U.S. immigration to support their return, as their absence comes near the end of the regular season.

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Priya Raman Travel rules for Ebola should focus on actual risk instead of holding up athletes with no symptoms at all.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Girls Soccer Postseasons Progress Across RegionsSports — 2dGirls’ soccer postseason play is underway across several regions: Logan earned the No. 8 seed and will host Briggs, while Utah’s 5A and 6A brackets have advanced through two rounds with several top teams still in contention. In the Lafayette area, Covington, Harrison and West Lafayette all lost their regional semifinals, ending local teams’ hopes of reaching a regional championship.

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Nuggets waive Lonnie Walker IV after camp — 5dThe Denver Nuggets waived guard Lonnie Walker IV after a quiet preseason, ending his bid for an NBA roster spot. Walker, who played last season for Maccabi Tel Aviv, has joined agent Misko Raznatovic’s BeoBasket, fueling speculation he may return to the EuroLeague.

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Nuno Warns West Ham Against Slow Starts — 5dAhead of West Ham’s trip to Lincoln, Nuno Espirito Santo urged his side to end its pattern of slow starts after conceding first in three straight games. He backed captain Jarrod Bowen despite a missed penalty, said Edson Alvarez remains in his plans despite limited playing time, and acknowledged that repeatedly substituting Kyle Walker-Peters at halftime was difficult.

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Four Teams Prepare for Upcoming MatchupsSports — 6dMissouri State, seeking to end a three-game skid with uncertainty at quarterback, hosts defending Conference USA champion Kennesaw State, while Sherman returns home to face Chisholm Trail after a loss. Cal’s men’s soccer team hosts two matches after a loss at Virginia, and Cincinnati resumes play at West Virginia after a bye, with both football teams looking to rebound from losses to Arizona.

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Colleges, Diamond League Release 2027 SchedulesSports — 6dWest Virginia and Virginia unveiled 2027 baseball schedules, with WVU opening Big 12 play at Houston and Virginia beginning at Globe Life Field before hosting 31 games; Virginia Tech will not meet UVA in an ACC series for the first time since 2005. George Mason announced a 16-game women’s lacrosse slate, while the 15-meeting Diamond League season runs May through August, opening in Doha and ending with the Zurich Final.

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Rams’ Receiver Depth Faces Production Concerns — Oct 7, 2026The Rams have struggled to play consistently, with penalties, turnovers and special-teams issues compounding offensive challenges. Injuries have exposed thin depth at tight end and wide receiver, while their upcoming matchup with Buffalo tests whether the Bills’ vulnerable pass defense can contain Matthew Stafford and Los Angeles’ top receivers.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Lucas Outlines Miami’s Year-Two Basketball Priorities — Oct 7, 2026Miami coach Jai Lucas says his second-year team will build on its physical style while emphasizing rebounding, defending without fouling and earning free throws; added shooting should also help the Hurricanes play faster and spread the floor. With a substantially reshaped roster, Lucas is aiming to make Miami competitive in a deep ACC and potentially contend for the conference title by season’s end.

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Eriksen, Wolfsburg End Contract After Collapse — Sep 23, 2026Eriksen and Wolfsburg ended his contract by mutual consent on 23 September 2026, three months after an ICD shock in a Denmark match left him unable to play.

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Rachel Meyers Eriksen putting family first after that scare makes sense, even if his playing days might be over.

Bruins End Losing Streak With 6-1 Win Over UtahSports — Oct 3, 2026The Boston Bruins lost their first game of the season in Minnesota, where the Wild’s power play outperformed Boston’s, then followed with a 4-1 home loss to Ottawa marked by costly mistakes. Boston’s top returning scorers remained without a goal through the Ottawa game.

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Soccer Matches Across Regions Produce DrawsSports — Oct 5, 2026High school soccer featured several draws: Deering and Marshwood boys played to a scoreless tie, while Central Mountain-Jersey Shore and Bluffton-Columbus Grove finished 2-2 and Ridgewood-Zanesville ended 3-3. Bluffton secured at least a share of its league title with its draw, while Coshocton rallied from an early deficit to beat West Muskingum 4-2.

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Prosecutors Investigate LSU Rape Allegation After Penalty Cut — Sep 30, 2026Louisiana prosecutors and campus police are investigating LSU defensive end Damien Shanklin over a student’s rape allegation, after the university’s Title IX office found him responsible for forcible rape. LSU initially suspended him, but an appeal reduced the penalty to probation; Shanklin denies the allegation, and coach Lane Kiffin says he will not play while the criminal investigation continues.

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Dolphins Sign Cook, Release HunterSports — 6dThe Dolphins re-signed quarterback Brady Cook to their practice squad and released running back Jarquez Hunter, whose brief stint with the team did not earn him playing time. The team also opened applications for its Nat Moore Scholarship Endowment, which supports South Florida high school seniors pursuing college or vocational training.

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Jets Face Four Week-to-Week Injuries Ahead of Bears Game — Sep 28, 2026Jets running back Breece Hall remains sidelined with a quadriceps injury and is unlikely to play against the Bears, while receiver Adonai Mitchell, tight end Mason Taylor and guard Dylan Parham are also week to week. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is trending toward a return, and backups Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis could shoulder more of the rushing workload.

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Mark Wood retires from England after knee injury ends Ashes comeback — Sep 22, 2026England fast bowler Mark Wood has retired from international cricket after a 11-year England career highlighted by two World Cup titles and 253 wickets, with medical advice ruling out Tests and ODIs due to ongoing knee and other injuries. The 36-year-old last played in late 2025 in the Perth Ashes series, famed for his pace and resilience that defined England's pace attack.

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Dana Whitfield The knee issues sound too limiting for Tests or ODIs now. Fair enough to step away after 11 solid years.

Lightning Delays Alabama-Florida State Start and Clemson Game Again — Sep 19, 2026A weekend of repeated lightning delays disrupted multiple college football games, forcing delays or stoppages for Alabama vs. Florida State, Clemson vs. North Carolina, and Clemson vs. North Carolina, with Clemson enduring a third consecutive weather-related delay. The scattered disruptions affected game plans and arrivals, leaving several matchups awaiting resumed play as officials enforce lightning protocols.

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Jared Kim Clemson keeps getting hit with these stops and it has to wear on the players trying to stay loose between delays.

Travis Kelce’s Mom Opens Up About What She Shares With Sons Before GamesReporting — Feb 7, 2024Being a NFL mom is not for the weak at heart, but it’s fun. Just ask Donna Kelce. She will be heading to the Super Bowl to watch son Travis, who plays tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, play. The Chiefs will take on…

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Neil Young Ends Lawsuit Against Donald Trump’s Campaign Over Use of His SongsReporting — Dec 8, 2020Neil Young on Monday ended his lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign for playing of two of his songs at campaign rallies without permission. Young had sued the campaign in August for copyright…

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Green Bay Packers Tight End Says He Hopes He Can Bring Fans ‘Closer to’ ChristReporting — Jan 24, 2024Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft hopes fans who watch him play can be inspired by his faith to want a relationship with Christ themselves. Kraft responded to a post on X, formerly Twitter, of Houston Texans…

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Benjamin Watson Refuses Stacey Abrams' Faith-Based Abortion Argument, Points Her to the True AuthorityReporting — Aug 15, 2022Former New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson gave Democratic Georgia governor candidate Stacey Abrams a lesson on faith and abortion. Watson played for New England at both the start and end of his NFL career…

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