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Beachside Volleyball Emerges as Florida Contender
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Beachside High’s girls’ volleyball program has rapidly risen from a team without a home gym to a 21-3 state contender, led by coach Austin Lanteigne and standout freshman recruit Nina Simanic. Separately, Sabine swept Gladewater, with Sarah Roberts reaching 1,000 career digs.
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Derek Foss
Sarah Roberts reaching 1,000 digs is a solid achievement and Sabine's sweep looks well earned.
WWE NXT hosts cross-brand 20-woman title contender battle royal
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— Sep 29, 2026
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Boise State beats Western Michigan 32-7
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— Sep 24, 2026
Boise State rebounded from its loss to South Dakota with a dominant 32-7 road win over Western Michigan, powered by Dylan Riley’s career-high 138 rushing yards and Maddux Madsen’s three touchdown passes. The matchup was billed as a pivotal contest between Group of Six College Football Playoff contenders, and Boise State improved to 3-1 while Western Michigan fell to 2-2.
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Forever Young Leads 2026 Breeders’ Cup Rankings
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— Sep 22, 2026
Forever Young remains a leading contender for the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic, taking the top spot in the Classic Rankings, while also ranking second in the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll behind Sovereignty following his Jockey Club Gold Cup win. The field features notable peers such as Knightsbridge, Magnitude, Nitrogen, and The Puma among the top-ranked contenders.
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Senators Want To Make AI Data Centers Pay For The Grid Upgrades Driving Up Your Electric Bill
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Alabama Defeats Kentucky 45-17 in SEC Opener
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— Sep 10, 2026
Alabama’s defense anchored a 45-17 win at Kentucky to open SEC play, moving the Crimson Tide to 2-0 while exposing Kentucky’s new regime under Will Stein. As both programs prep for future matchups, questions abound about Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell’s development and the offensive line, and about Kentucky’s readiness to contend with a perennial powerhouse.
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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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Patriots, Jaguars Set for AFC Showdown
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— Sep 24, 2026
New England visits Jacksonville in a matchup of AFC contenders, with both teams looking to build on strong 2025 seasons. The Patriots will need to contain Jaguars receiver and returner Parker Washington, whose receiving production and big-play ability make him a key threat.
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Misiorowski Set to Chase Brewers ERA Record
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— Sep 24, 2026
Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski, whose league-leading 1.86 ERA and 247 strikeouts have made him the NL Cy Young favorite, is set for a limited final regular-season start against St. Louis. He is poised to set Milwaukee’s single-season ERA record and has drawn some MVP support, though Pete Crow-Armstrong is viewed as the stronger contender.
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Logano Claims Gateway Pole, Widest Since 2017
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— Sep 12, 2026
Joey Logano captured the Busch Light Pole at Gateway with a 32.817-second lap, cruising to a 0.276-second margin over Kyle Larson as Chase drivers dominated the top of the field. The pole sets Logano up to maximize points in Sunday's Enjoy Illinois 300, with several Chase contenders and notable start positions shaping the race field.
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Priya Raman
Chase drivers locking down the top spots makes sense for the playoffs but I hope some of the other guys can still mix it up.
Braves place Lane Thomas on injured list after batting cage tweak
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— Sep 10, 2026
Braves outfielder Lane Thomas was scratched with left-side tightness and placed on the 10-day IL, with Dominic Smith stepping in at DH and Brewer Hicklen moving to left field as Atlanta navigates the setback and contends in the NL East. Thomas had batted .171 with one homer in 21 games since the trade deadline, and his absence could affect his role going forward.
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Chris Dalton
Hicklen moving to left could work out if he shows more power than Thomas had lately.
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Manhunt Underway After Massachusetts Mother Is Found Dead in Kitchen
Massachusetts police are searching for a 22-year-old man after his mother was found dead from a gunshot wound inside their Reading home early Thursday morning. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said police received a 911 call at about 12:38 a.m. after the woman’s husband returned to the Center Avenue residence and discovered her body in the kitchen, according to Fox News . Ryan identified th
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Ohio State, Oregon, USC and Indiana open as Big Ten contenders
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— Sep 9, 2026
SiriusXM Big Ten kicks off the 2026 season with Week 1 power rankings and player-of-the-week honors, highlighting Ohio State’s robust start, USC quarterback Jayden Maiava’s standout performance, and Penn State’s transition under Matt Campbell with shifted national-title odds. The new coaching dynamics and ongoing Big Ten updates across the conference are shaping expectations for a competitive season.
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NFL predictions for 2026 season name Super Bowl contenders
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— Sep 8, 2026
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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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Messi Sets Up Both Goals After Argentina Retirement
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— Sep 6, 2026
Lionel Messi returned to club action for Inter Miami, assisting both goals in a 2-2 draw with Atlanta United in his first game since retiring from international football, while continuing to shape the MLS title contenders’ attack. The weather-delayed match saw Luis Suárez net Miami’s other goal and Breel Embolo level late, underscoring Messi's ongoing impact ahead of his club career post-retirement.
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Nicole Hardy
Embolo's late equalizer stung but honestly Miami should be thrilled with the chances Messi keeps generating for them.
Vance Becomes a Contender For 2028 After Debate Performance
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— Oct 3, 2024
Sen. JD Vance’s (R-Ohio) future is looking bright after Tuesday’s vice presidential debate. Not only is he being lauded for his performance, he’s also being viewed as a contender for 2028, per The Hill. “This is exactly…
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Alcaraz Wins Open as Djokovic Exits; Sabalenka Defending Champion
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— Aug 30, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz makes his US Open return on Day 2 after a four-month wrist injury layoff, facing Roman Safiullin in what could be a telling test of his form as he defends the title. The event also features a loaded lineup with Sabalenka, Swiatek and Osaka, highlighting the high-stakes atmosphere surrounding a tournament where questions about rust and readiness hang over several top contenders.
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Mineral-Rich Nation Wants To Join Forces With US Dollar’s Chief Enemy
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Mongolia's fuel prices surge as Russian supply crunch deepens
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— Sep 3, 2026
Mongolia is contending with fuel shortages and prices rising to about $1.50–$2 per liter as Russia's fuel-crisis spills over despite Mongolia’s exemption from its export ban under an intergovernmental agreement. Diesel shipments to Mongolia rose about 7% to 1.05 million tonnes (Jan–July) and gasoline to 515,000 tonnes, with July volumes easing, while Moscow and Ulaanbaatar have stressed their traditional ties and a comprehensive strategic partnership after Putin and the Mongolian PM met.
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Tom Gallagher
Funny how an "exemption" still leaves you paying double at the pump. Paper agreements don't fill tanks.
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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Former Presidential Contender Andrew Yang To Run for New York Mayor
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— Jan 14, 2021
Former 2020 U.S. presidential contender Andrew Yang on Wednesday said he will run for mayor of New York City as a Democrat in this year’s elections. Yang built an ardent grassroots following in attempt to become the…
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Ex-Presidential Contender Andrew Yang Files Papers To Run for New York Mayor
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— Dec 23, 2020
Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur and former 2020 U.S. presidential contender, has filed papers to run for mayor of New York City as a Democrat in next year’s elections, according to the city’s Campaign Finance Board. Yang…
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Firouzja Wins Chennai Grand Masters, Reenters Top Ten
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— Jul 22, 2026
Alireza Firouzja won the 2026 Chennai Grand Masters, finishing unbeaten with 4.5/7 after a final-round draw with Arjun Erigaisi to seal the title. Nodirbek Abdusattorov finished strong but fell to second on tiebreaks behind Dmitry Andreikin, while Gukesh’s slump continued as Erigaisi contends for runner-up status and Indian contenders remain in the frame.
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Miss Monica looks 'special' to Baffert after Del Mar Debutante win
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— Sep 4, 2026
Miss Monica, the $850,000 Early Voting filly owned by Mike Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman, dominated the Grade I Del Mar Debutante by 6 1/4 lengths in 1:23.54 under Juan Hernandez for Bob Baffert, signaling a potential North American championship contender for 2-year-old fillies and marking Baffert’s 13th Debutante victory. The win follows her impressive debut and underlines Baffert’s hot streak at Del Mar, with Holmby as a top stablemate and Panda Listen among the challengers, as the trainer and owners eye continued success later in the meet.
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Nicole Hardy
Pegram and Watson keep hitting on these expensive fillies, $850k looking like a bargain now.
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Mamdani Refuses to Walk Back Oct. 7 Statement as Criticism Mounts
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is standing by his controversial description of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza as a “genocide,” despite criticism from members of the Jewish community and lawmakers over his comments made on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack. Mamdani addressed the backlash Thursday while speaking with reporters at an unrelated event, according to Fox News . He wa
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Sanders on Addressing Coronavirus Outbreak: ‘Shut This President Up’
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— Mar 16, 2020
2020 Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders is knocking President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. When asked during Sunday night’s 2020 Democratic debate what “the most important thing you…
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Trump Knocks Bloomberg’s Debating Skills and Poll Numbers
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— Jan 17, 2020
President Donald Trump mocked 2020 Democratic presidential contender Michael Bloomberg for not qualifying to be in the primary debates. On Friday morning, Trump claimed on Twitter that Bloomberg does not want to be on…
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Jadumani Advances to 55kg Pre-Quarterfinals
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— Jul 24, 2026
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Trump Mocks 2020 Democrats’ Debate Performances: They ‘Choked!’
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— Feb 21, 2020
President Donald Trump went after the 2020 Democratic contenders’ debate performances, zeroing in on their face off Wednesday night. According to Politico , Trump didn’t mince words when he discussed Democratic…
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2020 Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Say They Are Ready to Move on From Senate Impeachment Trial
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— Jan 29, 2020
Some of the 2020 Democratic presidential contenders who have been held up at the Senate’s impeachment trial against President Donald Trump are reportedly ready to move on from the trial. As of Tuesday evening, it seems…
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Battleground Governor’s Trump Permitting Pact Pours Fuel On Data Center Fire
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 1h
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