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Wisconsin visits No. 21 UCLA after four-game win streak on NBC
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No. 21 UCLA will host Wisconsin in a Big Ten matchup at the Rose Bowl on Oct. 17, with kickoff set for 4:30 p.m. Pacific on NBC. UCLA and Wisconsin enter after strong starts, with the Bruins coming off an upset of Oregon and the Badgers riding a four-game winning streak.
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Wyoming Expands Big-Game Carcass Dumpsters to Curb CWD
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Wyoming is expanding its free big-game carcass dumpster program, adding locations and extending availability to help hunters dispose of remains legally and limit the spread of chronic wasting disease. Hunters may leave remains at the harvest site after removing edible meat, but carcasses taken elsewhere for processing must go to an approved dumpster or landfill.
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USC set for Penn State White Out
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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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No. 13 NAU Leads No. 2 Montana 21-17
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No. 2 Montana faced No. 13 Northern Arizona in a pivotal Big Sky matchup, with NAU seeking to capitalize on its home-field advantage and strong recent form. In the game’s early action, the teams traded touchdowns, with Northern Arizona briefly moving ahead behind quarterback Ty Pennington.
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Minnesota Plays Victim Card As Trump Admin May Turn Off Medicaid Spigot Amid Fraud Probe
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Big Ten Sets Oct. 17 Kickoff Times
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Penn 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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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Ohio State-Indiana Rematch Set for Fox Noon Kickoff
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Ohio State’s Big Ten Championship rematch at Indiana is set for noon ET next week on Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff. The matchup reunites the programs after Indiana beat Ohio State in last year’s title game.
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Big 12 Defenses Face Key Rushing Tests
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Big 12 teams are facing contrasting tests on the ground: West Virginia’s productive rushing attack must contend with Arizona’s tough run defense, while Kansas has emerged as one of the nation’s strongest defenses. Kansas State, meanwhile, is trying to fix its run-stopping problems before facing a Houston offense that averages more than 229 rushing yards per game.
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UCLA, Oregon Set for CFP-Stakes Showdown
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No. 13 Oregon hosts undefeated No. 21 UCLA in a pivotal Big Ten matchup, with the Ducks needing to contain the Bruins’ nation-leading ground game and manage the pressure of Autzen Stadium. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is sidelined with a concussion, while UCLA’s coaches stress staying composed against a Ducks offense they say can punish mistakes.
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Unbeaten No. 12 Utah Prepares to Host Kansas
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No. 12 Utah returns from its bye unbeaten at 4-0 and favored by about 15 points, backed by a defense allowing just 10.3 points per game. Kansas is 2-2 but arrives after a 55-0 win over Middle Tennessee, with a strong rushing attack and a defense that ranks among the Big 12’s best, setting up a test of whether the Jayhawks can keep the matchup close.
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Edict of Nantes Grants Huguenot Rights
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Browns Rookie Denzel Boston Leads NFL in Yards Per Catch
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Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston has made an immediate impact, leading rookies with 284 receiving yards and two touchdowns through four games while averaging 21.8 yards per catch. His big-play connection with quarterback Deshaun Watson has helped fuel the Browns’ strong start and made Boston one of the NFL’s most productive early-season rookies.
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Cincinnati Seeks 5-0 Start Against Arizona
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— Oct 1, 2026
Arizona and unbeaten Cincinnati meet in a Big 12 matchup, with the Wildcats looking to build on recent comeback wins and Cincinnati aiming for its first 5-0 start since 2021. Arizona will seek to establish its run game and contain quarterback JC French IV, who has been effective even on third downs.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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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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Purdue Beats Illinois to End Big Ten Losing Streak
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— Sep 28, 2026
Purdue visits Illinois on Saturday looking to end a three-game skid and earn its first Big Ten win, while Illinois seeks a conference bounce-back. The matchup comes after Illinois parted ways with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck and Purdue’s offense struggled against Notre Dame, making both teams’ defensive adjustments a key storyline.
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UCF Wins Big 12 Opener Against TCU
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— Sep 24, 2026
UCF beat TCU 21-13 in the teams’ Big 12 opener, as the Knights’ defense held the Horned Frogs to three second-half points. Backup quarterback Keyone Jenkins completed 19 of 20 passes, and Landen Chambers scored the game-sealing touchdown; TCU entered on a two-game winning streak with receiver Jordan Dwyer expected back from injury.
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Baylor Soccer Claims First Big 12 Win
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— Sep 23, 2026
Baylor opens Big 12 play against a Colorado team seeking to rebound from an ugly loss to Northwestern, though the Buffaloes’ productive rushing attack poses a challenge. Colorado has struggled in the red zone, while Baylor’s own ground game must improve and its defense will need to contain the run.
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The Environmental Case for Thorium Is Real. The Commercial Fleet Isn’t.
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Ohio State Beats Illinois 42-19
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— Sep 24, 2026
Ohio State opens Big Ten play against Illinois as a heavy favorite, but the Fighting Illini pose a threat in receiver Collin Dixon, who leads the nation with seven touchdown catches in three games. The Buckeyes will look to keep the Illibuck Trophy in Columbus and contain Dixon as conference play begins.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Notre Dame and Penn State Big Ten Games Set for Peacock
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— Sep 14, 2026
The Big Ten slate features Penn State hosting Wisconsin for Homecoming at Beaver Stadium with a 5 p.m. kickoff on Peacock, a first non-noon/3:30 game for the Nittany Lions and a continued run in the series to date. Another marquee matchup has Iowa visiting Michigan at 2:30 p.m. CT on CBS, as both programs look to start their conference schedule strong.
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Dana Whitfield
Michigan at home versus Iowa on CBS should be a strong test for both sides right at the start of conference play.
2026 College Football Season Brings CFP, Big Ten Stakes
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— Sep 15, 2026
College football moves into a busy week with Oregon trying to rebound against Portland State after a loss, alongside preview coverage of BYU-Colorado State and LSU-Ole Miss, plus a look at the season’s broadcast teams shaping every game. Meanwhile, Washington’s Big Ten era is shadowed by relatively low roster spending and the absence of an NIL collective, raising concerns about financing and competitiveness as it awaits future media-rights payments.
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Rutgers, Michigan State open as 25-plus point underdogs this weekend
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— Sep 13, 2026
Several teams enter games as sizable underdogs, including Michigan State at 29.5 points against No. 3 Notre Dame, Florida State as an underdog at Alabama by about 18.5 points, and Cleveland as 7.5-point road underdogs to the Buccaneers. Additional betting chatter spotlights the Raiders as big underdogs in their upcoming contest, while Baker Mayfield leads the Buccaneers in a potential revenge game against his former team, underscoring a weekend dominated by underdog narratives.
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Tom Gallagher
Baker Mayfield always plays better against his old team. The Buccaneers should cover easily with him leading the way.
McMahon’s Grand Slam Lifts Yankees but Postseason Role Still Uncertain
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— Sep 22, 2026
Ryan McMahon delivered a five-RBI game featuring a grand slam to power the Yankees past the Rays, while Ben Rice added two solo shots in a 9-2 win as New York solidified its playoff footing. Despite the big night, questions persist about McMahon’s defense and continued role in the lineup, with managers and analysts weighing whether Caballero or other options should replace him at third base as the postseason approaches.
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Do the hardest, highest-value task before anything else
Managers, freelancers, and chronic list-reorganizers should care because Tracy reduces the high-performer gap to one habit: eat the consequential task first, with a claimed ten-to-one return on minutes spent planning.
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Drake Lindsey Leads Minnesota Past Akron 41-7
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— Sep 19, 2026
The Minnesota Golden Gophers cruised to a 41-7 victory over Akron, anchored by a dominant defense and a productive passing game led by Drake Lindsey with 204 yards and three touchdowns. With leading rusher Darius Taylor out, Minnesota showcased balance in the second half and heads into Big Ten play against Washington, while Akron struggled with penalties and injuries and multiple turnovers.
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Derek Foss
Minnesota needs to carry this balance into the Washington game if they want to stay competitive in the Big Ten.
Vanderbilt Rallies to Beat NC State 35-31
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— Sep 18, 2026
Vanderbilt insists it has elite potential and is still searching for a complete, identity-defining performance as it prepares for a big test against NC State, with players expressing high expectations for what the program can achieve. The game hinges on stability at quarterback, as Jared Curtis is positioned to lead the Commodores in what many see as their first major challenge of the season.
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Carrigg's Two Homers Lift Rockies Past Padres 9-3
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— Sep 15, 2026
Cole Carrigg homered twice and went 4-for-5 as the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 9-3, ending an eight-game skid, with Troy Johnston contributing three hits as part of a big multi-run sixth inning. The win snapped the Padres’ eight-game win streak and kept them from gaining ground in the NL wild-card race, while Freeland’s return from the injured list highlighted the Rockies’ victory run.
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Priya Raman
The sixth inning with Johnston's three hits must have been fun to watch after the Padres had been winning so much lately.
Luol Deng Regrets $72 Million Lakers Deal
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— Sep 16, 2026
The 2016 Lakers free-agent splashes for Timofey Mozgov and Luol Deng are now viewed as misfires after both players struggled for rotation roles and Deng was benched in favor of a younger core. Deng says he took the big offer largely to seize a premier opportunity, but the team’s shifting plans and conflicting messages left him feeling he couldn't play the game he loved.
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Sunday Lineup Blends NFL Analysis, Nevada Weather and Ukraine Arms Sale
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— Sep 20, 2026
Fox unveiled an action-packed Sunday lineup led by Fox NFL Kickoff with Charissa Thompson and a veteran panel, plus Jay Glazer exclusive insights and the Big Noon Saturday pre-game show with star guests. The schedule also features Shannon Bream interviews and entertainment segments, including charity-driven reality contests and a satirical town-wide viral story.
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Jay Glazer's insider takes make the NFL Kickoff worth catching every week.
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‘It’s Time For Ukraine To Get A New President’: Trump Signals End Of Patience With Zelenskyy As War Stretches On
Spencer Lombardo · 4 min · 16h
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