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Bills Safety Ejected After Apparent Spit Toward Raiders Players — 4hBills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected late in the second quarter at Las Vegas after CBS replays showed him spitting toward Raiders players including Brock Bowers.

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Elena Vasquez If the video holds up the NFL ought to add a suspension on top of the ejection to deter this nonsense.

Blue Jays Player Joins Division Rival After Season Ends1 source — 16h

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Derek Foss Free agency always stings when a player heads straight to a division rival like this.

Hunter Records TD and Interception in Jaguars’ Loss — 10hJacksonville Jaguars two-way player Travis Hunter caught a touchdown and intercepted a pass in the same game against the Houston Texans in London, becoming the first NFL player since 2002 to accomplish both in one game. His fourth-quarter plays helped fuel Jacksonville’s comeback effort.

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Tom Gallagher It's wild no one has done both since 2002. Hunter's versatility stands out even in a loss to the Texans.

NFL Fines Three Players $43,491 for Week 5 — 1dThe NFL fined Maxx Crosby $23,882 for helmet use against Cory Durden; three players total $43,491 after Week 5.

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Maya Lindstrom Wonnum's hip drop penalty looks fair given how those tackles risk serious knee damage.

Lions Player Dies Before Champions Cup Clash — 2dA South African Lions rugby player in his 30s died after being found unresponsive at the team’s hotel on Île de Ré, France; emergency responders were unable to revive him. The player has not been publicly identified, and the Lions’ Champions Cup match against La Rochelle is expected to be postponed.

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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.

Cowboys coach defends players-only meeting after Tomlin criticism — 2dAfter Dallas’ 2-3 start and a poor defensive showing, Cowboys defenders held a players-only meeting focused on accountability and solutions. Mike Tomlin and Keyshawn Johnson viewed the meeting as a troubling sign for coach Brian Schottenheimer, while Schottenheimer said it was productive and showed players taking ownership.

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Three Zambian NWSL Players Face 21-Day Ebola Wait — 2dThree 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.

NBA Restricts Player Prop Bets for 2026-27 Season — 2dNBA memo Oct. 16, 2026 bars FanDuel, DraftKings and partners from single-player unders parlays, sub-12-minute unders and first-of bets for 2026-27.

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Priya Raman Players expected to see little time shouldn't have their unders available at all if minutes are uncertain.

Serbian Tennis Player Gets 24-Year Match-Fixing Ban — 3dSerbian tennis player Stefan Milićević received a 24-year ban, through 2050, and a $70,000 fine over charges that he fixed matches and tried to recruit other players into a match-fixing network. The ITIA said he did not respond to the investigation; he is barred from playing, coaching or attending events under its authority while suspended.

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Southern Nazarene Football Player Dies After InjurySports — 3dSouthern Nazarene University football player Tyler Ulrich, 21, died after suffering a serious head injury during a game in Arkansas. The university expressed condolences and said counseling and pastoral support are available to the campus community; officials have not publicly detailed the injury or cause of death.

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Trump posts WNBA player image without words as meme trends online — 3dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Preseason Matchups Expected to See Widespread Player AbsencesSports — 6dThe Suns are expected to sit several key players for their preseason rematch with San Antonio, giving reserves more chances to compete for rotation spots. The Spurs, meanwhile, are expected to bring back Victor Wembanyama and several starters after resting them against Utah, though some injured players remain questionable.

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Three Nebraska Players Earn Big Ten Volleyball Honors — 6dThree Nebraska volleyball players—Harper Murray, Bergen Reilly and Manaia Ogbechie—earned Big Ten weekly awards after the Huskers swept Indiana and Wisconsin. Creighton’s Ayden Ames was named Big East Offensive Player of the Week after the Bluejays also won twice.

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Sevilla protests unshown red card after 4-1 loss — 4hSevilla’s 4-1 loss to Real Madrid was overshadowed by protests that Arda Güler should have been sent off for elbowing Peque Fernández, with Sevilla players and coach Luis García Plaza arguing VAR should have intervened. Real Madrid rejected the criticism, while the dispute added to its public feud with La Liga president Javier Tebas over accusations of referee bias.

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Elena Vasquez Real Madrid played the better game overall so these red card protests after a heavy defeat come across as excuses.

Arizona State Names Hakstol Amid Hockey Probe — 3dArizona State named former NHL and North Dakota coach Dave Hakstol to lead its men’s hockey program after Greg Powers mutually agreed to leave amid an ongoing investigation into an August workout that left player Matthew Mayich critically ill. The coaching change follows scrutiny of the workout and calls from players and Mayich’s family for accountability; Mayich remains hospitalized.

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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

NBA Teams Make Widespread Preseason Roster MovesSports — 5dNBA teams made a round of minor preseason roster changes, including the Mavericks cycling through several players before signing Jorge Diaz Graham, while the Spurs, Pelicans, Jazz, Clippers, Nuggets, Kings and Hawks also waived or signed players. Several players could continue with their teams’ G League affiliates under Exhibit 10 arrangements, which may provide bonuses for spending time in the G League.

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Cart Backs Injured Cincinnati Player Into Wall — 1dCincinnati defensive lineman Josh Hough was ruled out after injuring his left leg against West Virginia, then appeared to be hurt further when the injury cart backed his foot into a stadium wall. The incident drew criticism of the cart operator, though the extent of any additional injury was unclear.

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Jared Kim That extra hit to Hough's foot from the wall could turn a minor issue into something much worse for the season.

Kelsey Testifies in NCAA Eligibility Fight Involving Dozens — 4dLouisville coach Pat Kelsey urged a Kentucky court to bring clarity to the NCAA’s shifting eligibility rules as players, including Cardinals Seth Trimble and LJ Wells, seek a fifth season. Their eligibility remains uncertain after an appeals court overturned an order allowing athletes to compete, while the NCAA argues the new rule does not cover players who have exhausted their eligibility.

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GM Survey Picks Spurs as Champs, Sixers Top Offseason Moves — 3dNBA general managers overwhelmingly favored the Spurs and Thunder as 2027 title contenders, while Victor Wembanyama led several player categories and Philadelphia was the clear pick for best offseason moves—though its coming season was seen as difficult to predict. The Wizards drew optimism as a likely improved team, the Suns received little recognition beyond coach Jordan Ott, and several former Arkansas players earned survey mentions.

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Patrick Kane Sets NHL U.S.-Born Assist Record — 4dPatrick Kane set the NHL record for career assists by a U.S.-born player, earning his 895th helper on Connor Bedard’s first goal of the season in Chicago’s game against Winnipeg. Kane surpassed Phil Housley’s mark, extending a record-setting career that already includes the most points by an American-born player.

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Thunder Sign Three, Cut Three After Preseason — 3dThe Thunder have been cycling players through Exhibit 10 contracts and waivers to assemble the Oklahoma City Blue’s roster, with Dariq Whitehead, Nate Johnson, Lamar Wilkerson, Zhaire Smith, Anthony Pritchard and Andrew Holifield among the players expected to join the G League affiliate; Buddy Boeheim was also signed after Whitehead was waived. Oklahoma City additionally acquired the G League rights to former No. 7 pick Killian Hayes in a trade, as the Blue continues building its roster for the season.

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A.J. Brown Expected Back Against Jets — 4dNFL injury reports brought mixed news ahead of upcoming games: Cleveland returned several players to practice while Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson remained absent, and the Jets ruled out Breece Hall and Adonai Mitchell against New England. The Patriots also got key players A.J. Brown, Christian Gonzalez and Will Campbell back at practice, while Seattle made roster adjustments and monitored injuries ahead of its matchup with Denver.

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Former NBA Players Set for Miami Boxing Match — 5dFormer NBA players Delonte West and Michael Beasley are set to box at Brand Risk 16 in Miami, with West saying their competitive history has not left him intimidated. The matchup has drawn added attention amid reports of West’s recovery progress and public support from his former rival Dwight Howard.

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Notre Dame Visits BYU in Top-10 MatchupSports — 2dSportsLine’s pages explain that differences between the share of bets and share of money can indicate sharp bettors’ preferences. The links cover betting forecasts for three college football games, an MLS match and an NFL game; the NFL page also lists player availability and projected roles for the Jets–Patriots matchup.

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