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Vikings' Hockenson ruled out with concussion — 20hVikings TE T.J. Hockenson ruled out vs. Saints with concussion after a 7-yard catch 38 seconds into the game.

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Alabama WR Coleman-Williams exits with apparent leg injury — 1dAlabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams left Saturday’s game against Georgia with an apparent lower-leg injury after landing hard while attempting an end-zone catch. He had two catches for 33 yards before being helped to the locker room; the extent of the injury was not immediately known.

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49ers' Mike Evans Explains Viral Diggs Confrontation — 12hMike Evans turned Trevon Diggs around to read his jersey mid-trash talk, saying he had not recognized him; Evans had 7 catches for 113 yards and a TD as the 49ers stayed unbeaten.

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Alaska Trawlers Catch Salmon as Western Runs DeclineEnvironment — 3dAlaska’s pollock trawlers unintentionally catch large numbers of salmon as runs collapse in western Alaska, fueling objections from Indigenous communities and smaller fishers. Scientists cite warming waters as a major cause of the decline, while critics argue trawler bycatch is a factor that can be controlled; the dispute has become a political issue in Alaska.

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Packers’ Tucker Kraft struggles with post-ACL drops — 4dPackers tight end Tucker Kraft is still working back from a torn ACL, with 15 catches, 148 yards and one touchdown through four games while struggling with drops and reduced production. Kraft says he has tried to do too much and needs to focus on catching the ball, while coach Matt LaFleur says recovering players often need time to regain their form; Kraft says his understanding of the game is improving despite the statistics.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Vikings Sign Odell Beckham Jr. to Practice Squad — 4dThe 4-0 Vikings signed Odell Beckham Jr. to the practice squad on Oct. 7 after the Giants released him with 0 catches in 3 games.

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Jeremiah Smith Scores Twice, Nears Big Ten Record — 1dOhio State continues to build its reputation for producing standout receivers, with several Buckeyes making an impact in the NFL. Jeremiah Smith strengthened that reputation against Maryland, catching two first-half touchdowns, including a 40-yard score, as the Buckeyes’ star receiver continued his record-setting 2026 season.

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Boise State Beats Fresno State 38-31 — 1dNo. 23 Boise State led Fresno State 25-20 at halftime of their Milk Can rivalry game, building its advantage with a 72-yard Dylan Riley touchdown run and scores from Terrious Favors and Sire Gaines. The Broncos had 301 yards of offense despite injuries, while Fresno State answered with explosive plays, including a 59-yard touchdown catch by Ezekiel Avit.

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Cowboys Lose to Buccaneers as Lamb Leaves Injured — 3dCeeDee Lamb left the Cowboys’ game against the Buccaneers with a quadriceps injury after briefly returning, having managed just two catches for nine yards. The injury came after a standout Week 4 performance against Houston, when he caught 17 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown.

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Browns Rookie Denzel Boston Leads NFL in Yards Per Catch — 6dCleveland 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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Brewers Eliminate Padres After Mitchell’s Catch — 4dGarrett Mitchell robbed Manny Machado of a potential game-tying home run in the eighth inning, preserving Milwaukee’s 3-1 lead over San Diego in NLDS Game 4. The win sent the Brewers to the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers.

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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.

Michigan tight end apologizes for leaked texts criticizing offense — 5dMichigan TE Zack Marshall apologized Tuesday after leaked chats called OC Jason Beck a problem and said tight ends were told they are not valuable; he has 0 catches.

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Northwestern defeats Ball State 45-14Sports — 3dNorthwestern dominated Ball State 45-14 in its homecoming game, with quarterback Aidan Chiles throwing for 272 yards and three touchdowns and receiver Griffin Wilde catching eight passes for 144 yards. The Wildcats’ defense also kept steady pressure on Ball State’s quarterback to help secure the decisive win.

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Chiefs' Thornton Carted Off With Ankle Injury — Oct 4, 2026Jordan Dajani: Tyquan Thornton didn’t even know he was seriously hurt and tried to stand on his bad ankle after a 55-yard catch left him carted off vs. the Raiders.

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Jared Kim Chiefs receivers already thin this season so an ankle like this could sideline him longer than they want against tougher teams.

Giants release Odell Beckham Jr. after three-game return with no catches — Sep 29, 2026

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Sam Okafor The Giants gave him a shot to prove something but his production was nonexistent so the release makes sense.

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

Patriots Upset Bills on Chism’s One-Handed TD — Oct 4, 2026Efton Chism III's one-handed 23-yard TD catch late in the fourth gave the Patriots a 27-26 lead in a 29-26 win over the Bills.

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Maya Lindstrom The Patriots showed real fight pulling off the upset after trailing late, Bills defense just fell apart on that drive.

Cowboys rally past Texans 34-30 on late touchdown — Oct 4, 2026CeeDee Lamb's 12-yard TD with 40 seconds left lifted Dallas past Houston 34-30; Lamb set a career high with 17 catches for 189 yards.

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Chris Dalton The Texans let a solid lead slip away too easily against a Cowboys team that kept fighting.

49ers All-Pro Juszczyk Ruled Out With Knee Injury — Oct 4, 202649ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Broncos with a right knee injury after being hit while running with a catch. The injury’s severity was not immediately known; cornerback Upton Stout also left with a shoulder injury.

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Elena Vasquez Juszczyk's blocking and receiving have been huge for the 49ers offense, losing him hurts their run game plans.

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Heads to Locker Room With Hamstring Injury — Oct 4, 2026Chiefs WR Rashee Rice left the Oct. 4, 2026, game at Las Vegas with a first-quarter left hamstring injury after pulling up on a short Mahomes catch that was wiped out by penalty.

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Nicole Hardy Rashee's hamstring tweak might sideline him for weeks, Chiefs offense could feel it without his speed.

Anglers, Students Catch, Teach, Rescue Across CommunitiesEnvironment — 5dFishing news ranges from promising early fall striped bass action off New Jersey to student clinics and tournaments that introduce young people to angling. Conservation efforts also featured prominently, as anglers and volunteers worked to save fish threatened by low oxygen in a pond and the seasonal draining of an irrigation ditch.

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Isaias Could Reach Category 3 Before Gulf Landfall — Oct 5, 2026A tropical depression in the Gulf was forecast to strengthen into Hurricane Isaias and threaten the upper Gulf Coast, from Louisiana toward Florida, while forecasters monitored its track and potential heavy rain. New Orleans residents were urged to clear storm drains and report clogged catch basins to help reduce flooding.

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AI Coding Boom Raises Security Concerns — 5dAs AI coding tools generate more software and act with greater autonomy, organizations risk shipping vulnerabilities faster than traditional review and security processes can catch them. Security advocates say teams need guardrails, visibility and controls over coding agents’ access and activity to manage risks such as data leaks, prompt injection and insecure code without slowing development.

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Jeremiah Smith hits the Heisman pose after record TD catch at Iowa — Oct 4, 2026Jeremiah Smith caught a 57-yard touchdown from Julian Sayin to pass Chris Olave for Ohio State’s career receiving TDs, then struck the Heisman pose in Iowa City. The clip is making the rounds.

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Vacant Homes Catch Fire Across CitiesWeather — Oct 4, 2026Fires broke out at vacant or abandoned homes in Knoxville, Syracuse and Fort Wayne, prompting road closures and, in Syracuse, firefighters to battle from outside after dangerous conditions and partial collapse. A separate fire at a Columbia mobile home was brought under control, with the cause and any injuries still unknown.

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