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Optimism leaves Americans open to frauds and fads for 250 years — 17hIn 1793 Rush's yellow-fever bloodletting left yards buzzing with flies; 250 years of American optimism still sells seawater gold, Radithor and today's raw-milk and peptide promises.

Dana Whitfield People keep chasing miracle cures and overnight riches because they hate accepting limits on what money or medicine can do.

News Helicopter Crashes Near Deadly Bus Crash — 3dA NBC Los Angeles news helicopter crashed while covering a deadly bus crash in Chatsworth, sparking a large fire between two commercial buildings as responders rushed to the scene. Authorities have not immediately confirmed how many people were aboard or the extent of any injuries, with the incident occurring near Mason Avenue around 6:57–7 p.m. and linked to the earlier collision activity.

Derrick Henry Passes Marcus Allen on Career Rushing Touchdown List — Sep 12, 2026Jets rookie Braelon Allen had 40 rushing yards on 10 carries in Week 1 behind Breece Hall, indicating a similar workload next week but not a fantasy option unless Hall is injured. Derrick Henry extended his historic rushing TD chase, scoring the 123rd in the season opener to tie Marcus Allen for third on the all-time list, while Kingston Allen burst onto the national scene with over 5,000 career high school rushing yards and a dominant start to his senior season as he commits to Wisconsin.

Dana Whitfield Kingston Allen racking up over 5000 yards already makes his Wisconsin commitment look like a smart move.

Dolphins’ Chop Robinson Misses Practice With Concussion — 2dChop Robinson remains in concussion protocol after Week 1, with limited practice and unlikely to be cleared for the 49ers game, prompting potential starts for Malik Herring or Robert Beal Jr. and possibly elevation of Clelin Ferrell to bolster the Dolphins' edge rush before a tough matchup.

CeeDee Lamb and Kyler Murray Top Week 1 Prop Recommendations — 6dFive NFL prop bets highlighted across the articles all favor overs: CeeDee Lamb over 6.5 receptions in Cowboys-Giants, Kyler Murray over 22.5 rushing yards in Packers-Vikings, D’Andre Swift over 62.5 rushing yards in Bears-Panthers, Zay Flowers over 63.5 receiving yards in Ravens-Colts, and Garrett Wilson over 5.5 receptions in Jets-Titans, each supported by expected roles and Week 1 context. The picks emphasize established roles, favorable matchups, and volume in a low-variance Week 1 environment.

Marcus Bell CeeDee Lamb over 6.5 receptions feels like the safest pick here given his role in the offense.

N.C. State routs Richmond 73-0 in record-setting opener — Sep 12, 2026NC State overwhelmed Richmond 73-0 in Raleigh, rebounding from a season-opening loss as Duke Scott ran for 128 yards and CJ Bailey threw for 281 yards with a rushing score, while Will Wilson added three short rushing TDs and a touchdown pass. The Wolfpack dominated with seven of eight first-half drives scoring and delivered a 90-minute lightning delay, holding Richmond to 110 total yards in a dominant home-opener performance that improved Doeren’s record in such games.

Rachel Meyers NC State put together a complete performance after that tough opener, the defense really clamped down all game.

Merriweather's three touchdowns power Troy past Alabama State 34-17 — Sep 11, 2026Troy defeated Alabama State 34-17 thanks to Jaheim Merriweather’s three rushing touchdowns and Goose Crowder’s 201 passing yards, building a 31-7 halftime lead before Alabama State rallied briefly but could not complete the comeback.

Rachel Meyers Crowder's passing yards helped set up those early scores but the defense still needs work.

Air Force Opens Season With 34-0 Shutout of Duquesne — Sep 6, 2026Air Force opened the 2026 season with a 34-0 shutout of Duquesne, piling up 431 rushing yards while holding the Dukes to 107 total yards and no red-zone entries, anchored by Liam Szarka’s two rushing touchdowns. The dominant ground game and stout defense set up a Week 2 matchup with North Dakota State.

Priya Raman Holding Duquesne to zero red-zone trips says everything about that defensive front. NDSU will be a real test though.

Normandy train derails with 180 aboard injuring at least 44 — Sep 11, 2026A passenger train travelling between Rouen and Caen derailed near Cléon in Normandy, injuring about 20 to 44 people with around 180 passengers on board, as emergency crews rushed to the scene. A large response, including roughly 140 firefighters, was mobilised and railway services faced disruptions while investigators assess the cause.

Jared Kim Hope the cause is found fast so these Normandy trains can run safely again soon.

Memphis rallies past early deficit to defeat Arkansas State 42-24 — Sep 6, 2026Memphis opened their renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium with a 42-24 win over Arkansas State, riding a dominant rushing attack that produced 335 yards and a standout four-TD night from Jaylin Carter. The Tigers pulled away after halftime, with Carter compiling 183 rushing yards and Memphis’ defense sealing the victory with multiple interceptions as they move to 2-0 on the season.

Priya Raman yards rushing as a team is wild, Memphis just wore them down after halftime. 2-0 start looks promising.

Jeanty Leads Raiders Past Dolphins 27-13 — 6dAshton Jeanty exploded for 102 rushing yards on 23 carries and caught all six targets for 45 yards with two receiving touchdowns, helping the Raiders to a 27-13 win and signaling a breakout in Klint Kubiak’s run-first offense. The performance, coming after an ankle injury, showcased his versatility and steadier offense, with Kirk Cousins and teammates praising his impact and leadership.

Rachel Meyers Jeanty showed real versatility with those receiving touchdowns after the ankle issue, and the run game finally clicked under Kubiak.

UCLA routs Cal 45-24 as Iamaleava's leg injury raises questions — Sep 6, 2026UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava suffered a leg/calf injury late in the win at California but was described by coach Bob Chesney as not serious and expected to be available next week, with his younger brother Madden stepping in briefly. The Bruins still rolled to a 45-24 victory behind Wayne Knight's three rushing touchdowns and a strong rushing load from Anthony Woods, though Iamaleava left the game limping and his status remained a focal point after the matchup.

Derek Foss Good win but the calf injury is the real story here, hope Nico's fine for next week. Woods and Knight carried the load nicely with him banged up.

49ers Rookie Stribling Expected to Miss Month With Ankle Sprain — 5dRookie De’Zhaun Stribling suffered a deltoid ankle sprain in Week 1 and is expected to miss at least four weeks after being cleared to return by the 49ers’ medical staff, a decision critics say mirrors a pattern of rushing players back. As the 49ers’ injury woes persist from year to year, analysts and fans alike are calling for a reassessment or overhaul of the training staff, with past cases involving Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall cited to illustrate the broader risk to the roster’s depth.

Brandon’s Five Scores Power Tennessee’s 56-9 Win — Sep 6, 2026Freshman Faizon Brandon exploded in his Tennessee debut, throwing for 226 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for two more to power a 56-9 win over Furman. The Vols amassed 638 yards of offense, with DeSean Bishop and Justin Baker both grinding out big rushing numbers and Mike Matthews totaling 132 receiving yards and two scores as Tennessee dominated early and coasted to the victory, aided by a swarming defense led by Xavier Gilliam’s three sacks.

Nicole Hardy Matthews quietly having 132 yards and two scores is easy to overlook with all the Brandon hype, but that's a huge day for a receiver.

Edwards Leads Michigan State Past Eastern Michigan, 35-7 — 6dMichigan State rolled to a 2-0 start with a dominant second half, pulling away to 35-7 over Eastern Michigan after a tight first half. Cam Edwards rushed for 152 yards with two touchdowns and Alessio Milivojevic added two passing scores as the Spartans outgained EMU 472-219, setting up a high-profile road test at Notre Dame next.

Priya Raman The Spartans outgained Eastern Michigan by more than 250 yards and took control after halftime. They look ready to test themselves at Notre Dame.

Gene Kwon Urges Entrepreneurs Toward Smaller RisksBusiness — Sep 11, 2026Gene Kwon argues that entrepreneurs should decompose big bets into smaller, testable decisions and focus on practical questions about who has the problem and whether a new solution would actually be used, rather than rushing to scale. Drawing on his work in logistics and tech with Move Method, eHub, and RealVu Technologies, he emphasizes learning early to determine if an idea solves a real problem.

Jared Kim Focusing on whether anyone would actually use it sounds basic but too many skip that step and scale too soon anyway.

LSU overcomes first-half turnovers to defeat Louisiana Tech 45-14 — 6dLSU overcame a sluggish first half marked by turnovers and two red-zone interceptions to beat Louisiana Tech 45-14, with Sam Leavitt and the offense struggling early before pulling away in the second half. The Tigers’ defense dominated early, holding Tech to zero rushing and passing yards at times, while Leavitt rebounded to add multiple touchdowns as LSU secured the win.

Chris Dalton The defense completely dominated early and that allowed the offense time to settle down.

Duke Rallies Past Illinois 31-27 — 6dDuke rallied from an early deficit to beat Illinois 31-27 on the road, powered by Nate Sheppard’s 147 rushing yards and three touchdowns as Walker Eget delivered a more efficient, turnover-free performance. Illinois’ Collin Dixon and Katin Houser kept the Illini competitive in the first half, but Duke’s defense stiffened in the second half and made crucial stops to seal the win, even as Eget left briefly with an injury before returning.

Priya Raman Sheppard’s three touchdowns made all the difference after that slow start. Illinois looked strong early but the Duke defense stepped up when it mattered.

Most DOJ Protest Cases End Without Felony Convictions — 6dThe U.S. Justice Department failed to secure felony convictions against the majority of 102 protesters arrested in four major cities last year for assaulting federal authorities, with 12 cases going to trial all ending in acquittals, mistrials, or dismissals. Analysts say rushed investigations and aggressive charging under the Trump era have drawn scrutiny as juries and judges repeatedly rejected the government’s cases, prompting questions about whether such charges should have been pursued at all.

Rachel Meyers Taxpayers paid for cases that never should have been filed as felonies in the first place.

USF Defeats Army 28-24 on Late TD — 6dSouth Florida quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. engineered a dramatic 28-24 comeback win over Army, throwing a 38-yard go-ahead TD to Joshua Porter with 19 seconds left and totaling four touchdowns on the day. Van Buren finished 19 of 30 for 239 yards with 45 rushing yards as USF improved to 2-0, while Army remained tough but couldn't hold in the closing moments.

Dana Whitfield Army stayed competitive the whole way but fell short by not containing the final drive.

Gillman Breaks Record, Ties Another in 45-10 Win — Sep 6, 2026Montana running back Eli Gillman scored four rushing touchdowns to break the program’s career rushing TD record and tie the all-time mark for total TDs, as the Grizzlies rolled past Drake 45-10 to move to 2-0 under coach Bobby Kennedy. Quarterback Keali’i Ah Yat threw for 282 yards and two scores, while Montana—despite 16 penalties for 138 yards—maintained control in front of 25,915 fans at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

Tom Gallagher Ah Yat quietly having a great game too, 282 yards through the air takes pressure off Gillman. 2-0 start feels good.

Five NFL Games Scheduled for Sunday Viewing — 6dThe opening NFL week features several high-profile matchups, with the Falcons-Eagles? Wait, check: article1 is Falcons-Steelers where Cooper Rush is starter but dealing with back spasms. Correction: Falcons-Steelers in Pittsburgh. The Giants-Cowboys, Dolphins-Raiders, Jets-Titans, and Bears-Panthers also on the slate, with multiple streaming options like Fubo and networks such as FOX and radio coverage.

Nicole Hardy Cooper Rush starting against the Falcons despite the back spasms could make Pittsburgh a tougher spot than usual.

North Texas Rout UNLV 44-6 in Home Opener — Sep 11, 2026North Texas rolled to a 44-6 win over UNLV in the home opener, with Tayven Jackson throwing two TDs and rushing for another while Jahiem White ran for 124 yards and a score. The Mean Green, guided by first-year coach Nate Brown, bent but largely controlled the game with a stifling defense that forced multiple fumbles and sacks as UNLV struggled offensively.

Priya Raman Tayven Jackson's dual threat of two passing TDs and one rushing score shows real promise under the new coach.

Fresno State routs Sacramento State 49-3 — Sep 11, 2026Fresno State routed Sacramento State 49-3, with Jayden Mandal throwing for 316 yards and three total touchdowns and Bryson Donelson adding three rushing scores as the Bulldogs piled up 542 yards to dominate the Hornets. The game started slowly for Fresno State, but a 32-point second quarter and overall outgaining margin sealed the win, while Sac State remained winless against FBS opposition in the matchup’s history.

Dana Whitfield Fresno State's second quarter explosion really put this game out of reach early.