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Blazers Owner Says Portland Stay PrioritySports — 2dTrail Blazers owner Tom Dundon says keeping the team in Portland is his priority as the team and local officials negotiate a new lease and funding for a major Moda Center renovation. Though relocation concerns have strained talks, the sides have recently made progress; a deal is time-sensitive because state funding is at risk if an agreement is not reached by December.

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Former Broncos GM John Beake, two-time champion, dies — 1dJohn Beake, the longtime Denver Broncos executive and general manager who helped acquire John Elway and build teams that reached five Super Bowls, has died at 87. He helped lead the franchise to consecutive championships in Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII and later held roles with the NFL.

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Six Rookies Named to 2026 WNBA All-Rookie Team — 4dToronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice and Seattle Storm guard Flau’jae Johnson were named to the 2026 WNBA All-Rookie Team after standout debut seasons. Rice averaged 13.4 points despite missing time with an ankle injury, while Johnson averaged 14.9 points and set multiple Storm rookie records; Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd, Sydney Taylor and Pauline Astier also made the team.

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Sam Okafor Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles rounding out the group points to a deep rookie class across the league.

Low-Payroll MLB Teams Challenge Baseball’s Spending Model — 3dCleveland beat Tampa Bay 3-2 to take a 2-1 ALCS lead, with Guardians pitching holding the Rays to three hits and striking out 13, including Junior Caminero four times. The Guardians, Rays and Brewers’ postseason success also underscores how smaller-payroll teams can challenge baseball’s richest clubs through pitching development, analytics and resourceful roster-building.

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Derek Foss It's refreshing that teams like Cleveland can still knock off bigger spenders with smart pitching and roster moves.

NBA Teams Make Widespread Preseason Roster MovesSports — 6dNBA 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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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.

Vikings, Gophers Enter Bye WeeksSports — 3dThe Vikings enter their bye week unbeaten at 5-0, with time to rest before returning to play, while the Gophers hope to regroup after a lopsided loss as they prepare for a challenging second half. Both Minnesota teams face key tests after the break, though the Gophers must address persistent rushing and injury problems.

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Aspirus Opens Wausau Clinic for High-Risk InfantsHealth — 4dAspirus Health has opened a neonatal clinic in Wausau for infants who spent time in the NICU or have developmental concerns. A multidisciplinary team will provide screenings and early interventions through a child’s first two to three years to identify and address developmental delays.

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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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Macklin Celebrini Game-Time Decision Against Blues — Oct 8, 2026Sharks captain Macklin Celebrini missed games against Dallas and St. Louis with a lower-body injury, and the team has prioritized caution rather than rushing him back. After skating Friday and joining line rushes, he is a game-time decision for Saturday’s matchup with Connor McDavid and the Oilers.

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Toklomati Brace Lifts Charlotte Over Dallas 3-2 — Oct 11, 2026Idan Toklomati scored twice and assisted Harry Toffolo’s equalizer as Charlotte FC rallied from 2-0 down to beat FC Dallas 3-2, with Toklomati’s stoppage-time goal completing the comeback. He was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for his performance.

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Eagles Opt for Friday Flight to London Ahead of Jaguars Game — Oct 5, 2026The Eagles will practice in Philadelphia before flying to London on Friday for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars, a schedule coach Nick Sirianni says gives the team its best chance to win but has drawn questions over the limited time to adjust to the time difference. Philadelphia tourism officials are also using the team’s international profile to promote the city and attract more U.K. visitors.

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

Suns’ Bridges Progresses in Ankle Recovery — Oct 11, 2026Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges is recovering well from a right ankle injury sustained in a preseason game, but coach Jordan Ott says the team will not rush his return and will wait until the ankle is fully ready. His availability for the remaining preseason games is uncertain, though he is expected to have time to recover before the Oct. 21 season opener.

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Commanders and Giants Tie 27-27 After Failed Clock Stop — Oct 11, 2026The Washington Commanders settled for a 27-27 overtime tie with the New York Giants after Jayden Daniels was tackled in bounds while Washington was in field-goal range with no timeouts, and the team ran out of time before it could attempt the kick. Daniels and coach Dan Quinn faced criticism over the clock-management failure, which overshadowed Daniels’ return from a dislocated elbow.

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Broncos reportedly place Pat Bryant on injured reserve — Oct 8, 2026The Broncos are placing wide receiver Pat Bryant on injured reserve because of an ankle injury, sidelining him for at least four games. His absence could create more opportunities for Denver’s other receivers; he could return in Week 9, though the team’s Week 10 bye may affect the timing.

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Lightning beat Capitals 3-1 as Carlson faces former team — Oct 3, 2026Lightning beat Capitals 3-1 in their home opener as John Carlson faced Washington for the first time after 17 seasons.

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Priya Raman Carlson looked solid in his first game back but the Capitals still could not find enough offense to match Tampa Bay.

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.

Big Ten Sets Oct. 17 Kickoff TimesSports — Oct 5, 2026Penn State and Michigan will meet at 3:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 17 in Ann Arbor, though the TV network has not been announced. Both teams are coming off consecutive losses, dimming the stakes of a matchup that had been viewed as a marquee Big Ten game.

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McAdoo Ends Seven Years at Kawasaki to Ride Quad Lock Honda — Oct 2, 2026Cameron McAdoo has signed with Quad Lock Honda after seven seasons with Pro Circuit Kawasaki, joining the team full time for the 2027 SuperMotocross season as it steps up its 250-class program with increased American Honda support. He is making his team debut in Australia’s Supercross series, whose opener is this weekend.

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Sam Okafor Quad Lock Honda stepping up their program with more factory support makes sense, and McAdoo should help them challenge for wins sooner.

College Basketball Teams Set 2026-27 Tipoff TimesSports — Oct 6, 2026Tennessee and Virginia Tech women’s basketball and Iowa men’s basketball have announced tipoff and broadcast details for the 2026-27 season. Tennessee says every game will be available on television or streaming, while Virginia Tech’s schedule includes ACC Network Extra coverage for several nonconference games and 10 nationally televised matchups.

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Crew-12 Returns Safely to Earth — Oct 4, 2026NASA and SpaceX planned to undock the Crew-12 Dragon from the International Space Station on Oct. 7, with four astronauts scheduled to splash down off California the following day. The timing depended on spacecraft, recovery-team and weather conditions, and NASA planned to stream the return live.

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Falcons Pro Bowler Jeff Van Note Dies at 80 — Oct 2, 2026Six-time Pro Bowl Falcons center Jeff Van Note, who played all 18 NFL seasons in Atlanta, died at 80; the team announced it October 2, 2026, with no cause given.

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Tatis Homer Ties Padres-Brewers NLDS GameSports — Oct 6, 2026After struggling through the first three games of the NLDS, Fernando Tatis Jr. provided a timely spark for the Padres, hitting a 429-foot solo homer in Game 4 to tie the score as San Diego fought to stay alive against Milwaukee. The team entered the game trailing 2-1 and needing a win to force a deciding Game 5.

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LeBron, Embiid, Maxey sit out 76ers preseason opener — Oct 5, 2026LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will miss Philadelphia’s preseason opener against the Knicks, with only Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe available among the Sixers’ projected starters. James is managing chronic foot arthritis and lower-back sciatica, while the team has said it wants to balance preseason playing time with rest.

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Dana Whitfield LeBron managing arthritis and sciatica this early means the Sixers need to be careful with his minutes all year.

Swift’s Bears Role in Question After Fumble — Oct 6, 2026After D’Andre Swift’s costly fumble against the Jets, Bears coach Ben Johnson pulled him from the game and could give Kyle Monangai a larger role after his 146-yard, two-touchdown performance. Johnson has backed Swift and says the team will move on, but Swift’s recent ball-security mistakes may affect his playing time against Green Bay.

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Hawks Lose Preseason Opener After 49-26 QuarterSports — Oct 6, 2026Atlanta opened the preseason with a loss to Memphis after a disastrous 49-26 second quarter exposed defensive problems among the reserves, though the starters were more effective and the team rallied later. The performance raised questions about bench roles and rookie Zuby Ejiofor’s playing time, but reports cautioned against drawing firm conclusions from one game, especially with Lu Dort and other key players unavailable.

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