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Oct 8, 2026
Yankees ALDS playoff struggles
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Anthony Volpe's apparent game-tying homer overturned on fan interference in ALDS Game 3.
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The Yankees fell 5-2 to the Rays in ALDS Game 2, dropping the series 0-2 after four errors.
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Watford host winless Burnley as West Brom meets Birmingham in derby
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Championship action this weekend features Swansea aiming to protect their strong start against Norwich, whose defense has struggled, while in-form Stoke visit Bolton and West Brom host Birmingham in a local derby. At the other end of the table, struggling Derby seek a turnaround against Wrexham; Charlton and Bristol City meet as Bristol City look to build on improved form.
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Farmers Struggle As Energy Crisis Consumes Their Wallets
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An energy crisis is squeezing American farmers — making it more expensive to operate their machinery, move their livestock and fertilize their fields.
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McCoy Links Herbert Struggles to Beer Attention
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With the Chargers at 0-4 and Justin Herbert throwing six interceptions, LeSean McCoy and some fans have speculated that his high-profile relationship with Madison Beer is distracting him. The claim is unsubstantiated; McCoy also criticized Herbert’s decision-making, and fans have pointed to broader team struggles.
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Steelers WR Pittman Aggravates Foot Injury Ahead of Colts Matchup
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Steelers receiver Michael Pittman Jr. aggravated a foot injury and is expected to miss multiple weeks, with Pittsburgh still evaluating whether to place him on injured reserve. The injury comes after he struggled to produce in three games since returning from an earlier absence.
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EPA Wants To Scrap Biden-Era Regs That Pose ‘Monumental Threat’ To American Methane
Paris Apodaca · 4 min · 1h
Ken Paxton Heard In Leaked Audio Blaming Iran War For Struggling Senate Run After Publicly Defending US Involvement
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Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton admitted in leaked audio released Wednesday that the Iran war was negatively impacting his Senate campaign after having previously defended U.S. involvement.
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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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Tuchel voices sympathy for clubless Raheem Sterling after career struggles
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England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed sympathy for Raheem Sterling, saying the forward has struggled since leaving Manchester City and hoping he can revive his career. Sterling is without a club after spells at Chelsea, Arsenal and Feyenoord, and is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to dangerous-driving and nitrous oxide offenses.
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Jared Kim
Tuchel's right to sympathize but Sterling brought some of this on himself with those driving charges.
Mariners Raleigh, Naylor Undergo Offseason Surgeries
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh underwent left shoulder surgery, while first baseman Josh Naylor had right wrist surgery after both struggled at the plate in 2026. The team expects both players to be recovered by spring training.
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Weather Channel Trolls Winless Texans, Titans
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The winless Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans drew a jab from The Weather Channel after an NFL meme account joked that their Week 5 matchup should be moved to the network. Houston’s 0-4 start is a surprise after high preseason expectations, while rebuilding Tennessee has struggled offensively; the teams are scheduled to meet Sunday in Nashville.
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Gainesville Police Seek Suspect in Reported Assault
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Gainesville police are searching for an unidentified man who allegedly entered a Redpoint Apartments unit before dawn Monday, pinned a woman down with his hand over her face and mouth, and injured her during a struggle before fleeing. Police have not released a description and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
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Otto I Ends Magyar Threat at Lechfeld
Emperor protects Christian Europe
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Cincinnati Bearcats Fall 34-7, End Undefeated Start
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Arizona handed previously unbeaten Cincinnati a 34-7 road loss, ending the Bearcats’ winning streak. The Bearcats struggled to capitalize on scoring chances, while the Wildcats’ offense piled up 522 yards.
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Jacksonville State, Kennesaw State Set for CUSA Rematch
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Jacksonville State, riding a two-game winning streak, visits struggling Kennesaw State on Wednesday in a Conference USA matchup; the Gamecocks are 3-2, while the Owls are 1-3. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network, with streaming available through the CBS Sports app and Fubo.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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White Sox Near ALCS After Historic Turnaround
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The Astros’ latest postseason collapse has renewed calls to fix their October struggles, while the high-spending Mets also endured a disastrous season and missed the playoffs for a second straight year. In contrast, the White Sox have rebounded from three consecutive 100-loss seasons to take a 2-0 lead over Cleveland in the ALDS and return to the playoffs at home.
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Lightning expected to host winless Flyers
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Tampa Bay is favored at home against a Philadelphia team still seeking its first win after three losses, including two in overtime. The Flyers have struggled to generate offense and have been heavily outshot, while the Lightning are coming off a home victory.
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Trump Struggles Pronouncing Vegan at Texas Rally
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At a Texas rally, President Donald Trump mocked Democratic state Rep. James Talarico by falsely portraying him as vegan, repeatedly mispronouncing the word and joking that vegans eat lettuce and that Talarico pretends to enjoy barbecue. Talarico has said he is not vegan, and clips of Trump’s remarks drew mixed reactions online.
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‘How Come No One Came In To Reinforce Us?’ US Troops Describe Iranian Assault On Kuwait Base
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 1h
Bucks Fall to Timberwolves 116-97 in Preseason Opener
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The Milwaukee Bucks opened preseason with a 116-97 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, struggling from 3-point range and allowing easy transition baskets. The game was an early test for new coach Taylor Jenkins and a reshaped Bucks roster after an offseason overhaul.
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Can you actually read a map?
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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Tennessee Benches Faizon Brandon After Early Struggles but Beats Auburn
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Faizon just wasn't operating. He wasn't feeling 100%, Heupel said after benching Brandon (3-of-8, 0 yards, INT); Tennessee still beat Auburn 24-14.
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Sam Okafor
Tennessee still pulled out the win without much from the starting quarterback so the rest of the team stepped up.
Cowboys set to face 0-4 Buccaneers Thursday
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The Cowboys enter Thursday’s matchup with Tampa Bay riding a high-powered offense, while the winless Buccaneers are without Baker Mayfield and will start rookie Jalon Daniels. Though Dallas is favored, Tampa’s close losses and running back Bucky Irving’s production make the struggling team a threat the Cowboys shouldn’t overlook; another defeat could intensify pressure on coach Todd Bowles.
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No. 5 Ohio State Hosts Maryland for Homecoming
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Ohio State heads into Saturday’s home game against Maryland after a 31-14 win at Iowa, where Jeremiah Smith set school career records and strengthened his Heisman candidacy. The Buckeyes are favored to extend their unbeaten series record against a struggling Terrapins team, whose coach Mike Locksley faces growing pressure.
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Perry Doc Trailer Features $7 Million Sobriety Revelation
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A new Netflix documentary about Matthew Perry will explore his fame as Friends’ Chandler Bing alongside his long struggle with addiction. In its trailer, his sister Mia Perry Bowick says he spent $7 million trying to get sober and describes the loneliness he struggled to overcome.
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Rachel Meyers
It's incredible that someone would spend that much just to get clean.
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How ordinary choices erase an organization's founding purpose
Greer shows faith-based groups repeatedly ending as secular providers after centuries of small grant, hiring, and metric shifts.
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Lions Linked to Multiple Cornerback Trade Targets
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The 2-2 Detroit Lions have struggled badly in pass defense, with D.J. Reed underperforming and injuries adding to the secondary’s problems, prompting calls to strengthen the cornerback group. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler floated Kristian Fulton and Jalen Ramsey as possible trade targets, while a Lions beat writer separately suggested Tampa Bay’s Zyon McCollum; the feasibility and cost of any deal remain uncertain.
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Campbell won't discuss firing Lions defensive coordinator
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After Detroit’s 32-26 loss to Carolina, which extended the Lions’ alarming defensive struggles, coach Dan Campbell declined to discuss firing coordinator Kelvin Sheppard. Campbell said the team would focus on improving with its current personnel and finding better ways to deploy its defenders.
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Vikings Reach 4-0 With Two Touchdownless Wins
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The 4-0 Minnesota Vikings made NFL history by winning twice without scoring a touchdown, most recently beating the Dolphins 15-10 on five Will Reichard field goals. Their start has been powered by a league-leading defense and strong special teams, while the offense has struggled to produce.
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Stallone Opens Up About Bulimia as Experts Warn Men Are Struggling in Silence
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Sylvester Stallone’s recent disclosure that he developed bulimia while preparing for his role in “Rambo” has drawn attention to a problem experts say remains widely overlooked: eat… — by Andrew Powell
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Dana Whitfield
It's surprising Stallone battled bulimia for Rambo, but his story might finally push more men to seek help instead of hiding it.
Dolphins’ Douglas Day-to-Day Before Bengals Game
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Dolphins rookie receiver Caleb Douglas, sidelined for the past two games with an ankle injury, is day-to-day ahead of Miami’s Week 5 matchup with Cincinnati, but he did not practice Wednesday, clouding his availability. His return could bolster a struggling passing attack, though Miami may take a cautious approach with a bye week coming next.
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Battle Of Sexes Hits AI As Wall Street Giant Finds Whopping 31-Point Gender Gap
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 2h
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