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Banana Ball 2027 Tour Expands to 79 Stadiums
Savannah Bananas
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Banana Ball’s 2027 tour will visit cities including Auburn, Las Vegas, Buffalo, Rochester, Knoxville and Wichita, with games scheduled from February through July. The league also plans its first international games in Mexico and Canada, alongside stops at major sports venues across the United States.
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Chris Dalton
The Mexico and Canada stops in 2027 should bring some fresh energy to the whole tour.
Cart Backs Injured Cincinnati Player Into Wall
Sports
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Cincinnati 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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UNC, Duke Set for Durham Victory Bell Game
Sports
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North Carolina (3-2) visits Duke (4-1) Saturday in the 113th Battle for the Victory Bell, seeking to reclaim the trophy after Duke won the past two matchups. The 3:30 p.m. game at Wallace Wade Stadium will air on ESPN2; UNC comes in after a win over ranked Pitt.
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Jaguars to Reassess Long-Term London Games After Stadium Renovation
London
— 2d
The Jaguars are reviewing their long-running London strategy as renovations to their Jacksonville stadium are expected to reduce the financial incentive for annual games abroad after 2028. U.K. fans hope the team continues playing in London, while Jacksonville is hosting two London games this season and seeks its first sweep of the trip.
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Pope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital After Surgery, Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 10h
Houston Expects Sellout for Ranked Oklahoma State Clash
Sports
— Oct 11, 2026
Houston coach Willie Fritz urged fans to fill TDECU Stadium for Saturday’s 6:30 p.m. game against No. 18 Oklahoma State, following lackluster attendance at earlier home games. The No. 20 Cougars’ matchup carries major Big 12 implications and offers Houston a chance to build home-field advantage.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From 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.
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No. 2 Notre Dame Visits Undefeated No. 8 BYU
Sports
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BYU stayed at No. 8 after beating Iowa State and is preparing to host No. 2 Notre Dame in a landmark top-10 matchup at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The Cougars are the Big 12’s highest-ranked team, while Georgia moved to No. 1 in the latest AP poll.
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Tampa approves court bid for $80M Rays bonds
Sports
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Tampa City Council narrowly approved seeking court validation for up to $80 million in bonds to help fund the city’s share of a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium, after an initial tie was broken when an ill council member joined remotely. The vote does not authorize issuing the bonds, which would require separate approval; supporters say it provides a financing option for an existing commitment, while opponents raised concerns about unresolved stadium terms and competing city priorities.
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Royals unveil updated $1.9 billion stadium design
Sports
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The Royals unveiled updated renderings for a proposed $1.9 billion stadium at Kansas City’s Crown Center, featuring an expanded Crown Vision scoreboard and signature fountains. The stadium anchors a larger mixed-use development, with construction expected to begin in 2027 and the team aiming to open the ballpark for the 2030 season.
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Standout South Carolina Players Named to 2026 North-South Bowl
Sports
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High school football seniors from the Lakelands, Horry County and the Lowcountry were selected for the 2026 Touchstone Energy North-South Bowl, including standout players from Abbeville, Greenwood, Emerald, Loris, Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest and several Lowcountry schools. The all-star game is scheduled for Dec. 12 at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach.
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A child can be fed, housed, and never hit yet still starved of attunement—adults who leave parent visits drained but cannot say why get a four-type parent map and a path to freedom that needs no apology.
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Nebraska to cut season-ticket prices for 85% of public seats in 2027
Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium rebuild will trigger a full reseating for the 2027 season, followed by another selection process after renovations for 2028. Nebraska Athletics says about 85% of comparable public season-ticket locations will cost less overall; prices start at $299, and about a quarter of public seats will not require a priority donation, though legacy donation rates will end.
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Hope Tops MIAA Poll; College Swim Seasons Begin
Sports
— 3d
Hope College’s women’s swim and dive team was picked to defend its MIAA title, topping the preseason coaches poll. Elsewhere, Houston opened its 2026-27 campaign at the Fresno State Invitational, Fredonia began with a win over Pitt-Bradford, and UW-Oshkosh opened with a loss to UW-Eau Claire despite several podium finishes.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Spain proposes football stadiums for 2035 Rugby World Cup bid
España
— 2d
Spain’s bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup features major football stadiums including the Bernabéu and Camp Nou, with the revamped Camp Nou proposed as the final venue. The federation says it would build on infrastructure for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, while Spain competes with Japan and an Argentina-led South American bid.
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Ahmedabad Begins 76-Unit Demolition; Others Plan
Politics
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Demolition plans span several communities: Ahmedabad is clearing homes and businesses to widen roads near Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, while Rocky Mount plans to raze a long-vacant, blighted motel. Elsewhere, Eastbourne is considering replacing two commercial buildings with 11 flats, Mid Suffolk approved replacing six unsafe bungalows with family homes, and Panama City is demolishing a home through a voluntary flood-risk buyout program.
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Baltimore Museum Opens Two-Century Photography Exhibition
Entertainment
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The Baltimore Museum of Art’s “Flashback: Two Centuries of Baltimore Photography” traces the city’s photographic history from the 1840s to today, showcasing more than 200 images by historic and contemporary photographers. The exhibition highlights Baltimore’s role in the medium’s development and includes work by emerging local artists.
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2026 Is The Gasoline Price Election, Not The Data Center Election
David Blackmon · 5 min · 10h
Falcons, Ravens Set for Sunday Night Football
Sports
— Oct 6, 2026
Atlanta’s prime-time game against Baltimore will feature a free Falcons fan tailgate and march, followed by a matchup shaped by the Ravens’ uncertainty over Lamar Jackson’s injured ankle and the Falcons’ recent offensive surge. The game-day festivities also include stadium fan activations and a planned Freddie Falcon highline stunt.
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How charismatic are you, really?
Quizie
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Cowboys Owner Defends Heckler After Prescott Exchange
Jerry Jones
— 4d
After a loss to Tampa Bay, a stadium contractor called Dak Prescott’s performance “embarrassing,” prompting Prescott to say critics should stand by their comments. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defended the man’s right to speak, while reports of his alleged firing remain unconfirmed.
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Report Details Violent-Crime Efforts Across Three Cities
Politics
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Atlético supporters welcomed the team and Manchester United at the Metropolitano with a stadium-wide display proclaiming “Defend what we love,” setting a fervent tone for the match.
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Former Bush Press Secretary Has Warning: 'Look Out'
Sandra Rhodes
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New Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has been the target of much criticism since standing at the White House podium for the first time Tuesday. But Dana Perino, former White House p… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Kansas publishes STAR bond boundaries for Chiefs stadium project
Sports
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Kansas published boundaries for a STAR Bonds District spanning Kansas City, Bonner Springs, Edwardsville, Shawnee, Lenexa and Olathe, where incremental state sales-tax revenue will help finance a new Chiefs stadium in Wyandotte County and team facilities in Olathe. The map excludes the KU Medical Center area, a mostly vacant part of Shawnee and existing STAR bond districts; the announcement came amid a Wyandotte County lawsuit raising concerns about the state sports authority’s local control.
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Marcus Bell
That lawsuit over local control is worth watching, since state sports bonds shouldn't override city input so easily.
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Pope Leo XIV Leaves Hospital After Lung Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital early Saturday afternoon, according to Vatican News. Professor Stefano Margaritora and Dr. Luigi Carbone confirmed via blo… — by Sandra Rhodes
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White House shares 14-second clip of Katie Zacharia at podium
The White House
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The 14-second clip shows Katie Zacharia speaking from the White House briefing room podium in her first appearance as press secretary. The video posted by the official account is spreading as her debut moment. @WhiteHouse
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Tom Gallagher
The White House posting her debut moment right away should help her settle into the job faster.
Critics Trash Katie Zacharia’s First Day at Podium: ‘Brutally Bad’
Sandra Rhodes
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Katie Zacharia’s first day at the White House brief room’s podium was met with some harsh criticism. The anonymous official told MS NOW’s Jake Traylor Zacharia, 41, is on track to… — by Sandra Rhodes
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USC set for Penn State White Out
Sports
— Oct 6, 2026
Penn State enters its White Out matchup with USC under pressure after a rough start to Big Ten play, with an ineffective running game and questions about the team’s identity. The Trojans bring freshman edge rusher Luke Wafle, a former Penn State recruiting target who has emerged as a standout, into Saturday’s Beaver Stadium game.
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Utah-Kansas Kickoff Moved Up for Storm Forecast
Sports
— Oct 9, 2026
Utah’s game against Kansas at Rice-Eccles Stadium has been moved up from 8:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday because of forecast storms, including possible lightning. The game will stream on the ESPN app, with a television network designation to be announced.
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Cosmic Baseball plans 2027 tour across 44 stadiums
Sports
— Oct 9, 2026
Cosmic Baseball will bring its 2027 blacklight baseball tour to 44 Minor League ballparks, including Myrtle Beach, Louisville and Brooklyn. The neon-lit games featuring the Cosmic Chili Peppers and Glow Mojis will add new production elements, including a 360-degree fireworks display; dates and ticket details are forthcoming.
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Army Bets $464,800,000 On Drone-Killing Lasers That Cost Under $10 A Shot
Simon August · 5 min · 11h
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