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Michigan Sticks With Underwood at QB, Beck as Play-Caller — 21hMichigan coach Kyle Whittingham will keep Bryce Underwood as the starting quarterback and Jason Beck calling plays for Saturday’s game against Penn State, though backup Tommy Carr could see action. The decision comes as the Wolverines try to address a struggling offense and costly turnovers that have contributed to a 3-2 start and two straight losses.

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Illinois stops Michigan State two-point try to win 38-37 in overtime — 2dMichigan State rallied from a 17-point deficit to force overtime against Illinois, but fell 38-37 when its two-point attempt to win the game failed. The loss was the Spartans’ fourth straight, while Illinois held on after scoring on the first play of overtime.

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Dana Whitfield Michigan State battled back from 17 down but that failed two-point try in overtime was the difference. Illinois held firm.

Pastrnak scores twice, Bruins rout Mammoth 6-1 — 4dPastrnak scored two goals and two assists as Boston led 6-0 after two and beat Utah 6-1; Swayman made 36 saves and held Utah's top power play to 0-for-7.

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Virginia rallies from 10 down, beats Syracuse 28-25Sports — 2dVirginia rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat Syracuse 28-25, with Jekail Middlebrook rushing for two fourth-quarter touchdowns and 95 yards. The gritty win kept the Cavaliers in the ACC race, though their uneven play and defensive vulnerabilities remain concerns.

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Jayden Daniels set to start against Giants — 5dJayden Daniels is set to start for Washington against the New York Giants after missing two games with a dislocated elbow. He practiced fully and plans to play in a brace rather than undergo surgery.

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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.

Kyrie Irving Set for Mavericks Return — Oct 6, 2026Kyrie Irving has been cleared to return from the ACL injury that sidelined him for the entire 2025–26 season and is expected to play in one of the Mavericks’ two preseason games against Houston in Macao. Dallas has not specified which game or how many minutes he’ll play as he rebuilds chemistry with the revamped roster.

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Connor’s Two Goals Lift Jets Past Detroit, 3-2 — Oct 4, 2026Cole Perfetti recorded his 100th career NHL assist and Kyle Connor scored two power-play goals as Winnipeg beat Detroit 3-2 on Oct. 4, 2026.

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Derek Foss Skinner stopping 33 shots kept the Jets ahead when it mattered most.

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Arkansas State Falls to South Alabama 56-49Sports — 4dSouth Alabama held off a late Arkansas State rally to win 56-49, using three forced turnovers and a decisive final drive. The Red Wolves piled up 516 yards, led by Trey Owens’ five total touchdowns and Hunter Summers’ two receiving scores, but fell to 2-4 overall and 0-2 in Sun Belt play.

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Lucas Outlines Miami’s Year-Two Basketball Priorities — 5dMiami coach Jai Lucas says his second-year team will build on its physical style while emphasizing rebounding, defending without fouling and earning free throws; added shooting should also help the Hurricanes play faster and spread the floor. With a substantially reshaped roster, Lucas is aiming to make Miami competitive in a deep ACC and potentially contend for the conference title by season’s end.

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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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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.

Sabres Rally Past Blackhawks in Home Opener — Sep 30, 2026The Columbus Blue Jackets opened the 2026-27 season with a 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres, pulling ahead with three first-period goals and scoring twice on the power play. Matthew Knies, recently acquired from Toronto, led Columbus with two goals and an assist, while Buffalo went 0-for-5 on the power play.

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Pac-12 Era Opens With Soccer Wins, Football AheadSports — Oct 2, 2026Washington State football returned to conference play against Fresno State as fans welcomed the Cougars’ new Pac-12 era, though WSU entered the matchup looking to fix second-half struggles. The conference’s return also brought soccer wins: WSU beat Oregon State 3-1 behind Delaney Hawkins’ two goals, while No. 19 Utah State opened league play with a 2-1 victory over No. 22 Texas State.

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Browns Rookie Denzel Boston Leads NFL in Yards Per Catch — Oct 5, 2026Cleveland 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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Two Montana softball players face off in unusual matchup1 source — 4d

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Schmaltz Hits 500, Mammoth Beat Blue Jackets 4-1 — Oct 2, 2026Nick Schmaltz scored twice, including his 500th NHL point, as the Utah Mammoth beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 for their second straight win to open the season. Utah scored three power-play goals, while Clayton Keller reached 600 career points with two assists.

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Pedro Pascal drama Behemoth! premieres at 2026 New York Film Festival — Oct 2, 2026Pedro Pascal’s drama Behemoth!, directed by Tony Gilroy, premiered as the New York Film Festival’s centerpiece, with Pascal playing a cellist who returns to Los Angeles after two decades away. Pascal said he undertook an intensive cello crash course for the role; early reviews have been largely positive, and the film is scheduled to open in theaters Dec. 4.

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Dana Whitfield Pascal's cello crash course for the role shows real commitment. The premise of a musician returning home after twenty years sounds intriguing.

Seahawks Add Joe Mixon to Practice Squad — Oct 1, 2026The Seattle Seahawks are hosting free-agent running back Joe Mixon for a visit as injuries have thinned their backfield, including rookie Jadarian Price’s placement on injured reserve and Zach Charbonnet’s recovery from a torn ACL. Mixon, a two-time Pro Bowler who missed the entire 2025 season with a foot injury, last played in 2024; Seattle is assessing his health before any potential signing.

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Marcus Smart Joins Rockets, Calls Lakers Offer 'Disrespectful' — Sep 23, 2026Marcus Smart took a two-year, $12.4 million Rockets deal after calling the Lakers' offer "disrespectful" for failing to match his play or give the security he wanted.

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Elena Vasquez Smart's Texas family ties make this an easy choice and the Rockets get a proven two-way guard out of it.

PWHL Plans First All-Star Tournament in Toronto — Sep 24, 2026The PWHL will stage its first All-Star tournament on March 7, 2027, at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, featuring Canada, U.S., international and rookie teams in a fast-paced 3-on-3 competition. Teams will play a round robin, with the top team advancing directly to the final and the next two facing off in a semifinal.

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Derek Foss The 3-on-3 format should make for some exciting action, and putting it in Toronto feels like a smart choice for the first one.

Aaron Donald Expected for Rams Return Against Giants — Sep 16, 2026Aaron Donald is expected to make his season debut for the Los Angeles Rams against the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, with plans to play outlined by multiple reporters as he ramps up after a two-year absence. Coaches and insiders say he’ll play if he feels ready, with the Rams’ exemption period lifted and his practice participation improving as the team weighs readiness for a return in a high-profile home game.

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Mark Wood retires from England after knee injury ends Ashes comeback — Sep 22, 2026England fast bowler Mark Wood has retired from international cricket after a 11-year England career highlighted by two World Cup titles and 253 wickets, with medical advice ruling out Tests and ODIs due to ongoing knee and other injuries. The 36-year-old last played in late 2025 in the Perth Ashes series, famed for his pace and resilience that defined England's pace attack.

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Dana Whitfield The knee issues sound too limiting for Tests or ODIs now. Fair enough to step away after 11 solid years.

Chicago Fire Beat NYCFC 2-1Sports — 4dFourth-place Chicago hosts ninth-place New York City FC in a consequential Eastern Conference playoff-race matchup. Chicago is coming off two straight wins, while NYCFC is winless in three; New York has gone unbeaten in its last 10 regular-season meetings with the Fire.

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Former WVU basketball player Kerr Kriisa pleads guilty to wire fraud — 4dFormer college basketball player Kerr Kriisa pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a scheme prosecutors say defrauded two people of nearly $2.2 million from 2022 to 2026, including by using a fictitious identity to demand money. He is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 22, 2026.

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