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Texas State Fair Fire Damages Game StandWeather — 5dA fire caused significant damage to a Midway game stand at the State Fair of Texas early Tuesday, but no one was injured and the fair was expected to open as scheduled. Dallas Fire-Rescue said an electrical short caused the blaze, though one report said the cause was still under investigation.

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Oilers acquire Hallander from Penguins for Stastney — 4dThe Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenceman Spencer Stastney, adding depth up front as injuries sideline several forwards. Hallander, who has three points in two games this season, has limited NHL experience and is expected to provide a short-term option while the Oilers’ lineup recovers.

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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.

Iowa Loses 31-14 to Ohio State — Oct 4, 2026Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said the Hawkeyes must clean up costly mistakes after their first loss of the season, a 31-14 defeat to Ohio State. Iowa now faces a short week before Friday’s road game at Washington, with quarterback Hank Brown listed as questionable.

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Bengals Lose to Jaguars Despite Burrow’s 428 Yards — Oct 3, 2026The Bengals fell 22-17 to the Jaguars despite Joe Burrow throwing for 428 yards, as Cincinnati’s ineffective running game and injuries to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins left the offense short-handed and unable to finish a late comeback. Burrow reached notable franchise and NFL passing milestones, but the loss marked Cincinnati’s second straight defeat.

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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.

FC Dallas seeks to extend home unbeaten run against LAFC — Sep 25, 2026FC Dallas hosted LAFC in a Western Conference matchup as Dallas sought to extend a five-game unbeaten run, while both teams faced absences during the international break. LAFC was particularly short-handed, missing several key attackers, and the teams entered the game after LAFC won their previous meeting 1-0.

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League-leading Nashville beats Toronto FC 2-0 — Sep 24, 2026Short-handed Toronto FC, four points outside the Eastern Conference playoff places, faced league-leading Nashville SC, which had already clinched a postseason berth and was unbeaten at home. Nashville took an early lead through Hany Mukhtar as Toronto sought to halt a two-game losing streak.

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Alvarez Hits 41st Homer, Astros Tie AL West — Sep 23, 2026Yordan Alvarez hit his 41st home run and drove in three runs in Houston’s 7-0 win over Seattle, tying for the AL home-run lead while leading the league in batting average. The win moved the Astros into a tie atop the AL West with five games left, as Alvarez remained six RBIs short of Pete Alonso in his bid to become MLB’s first Triple Crown winner since 2012.

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Falcons Rout Packers 35-14 at Lambeau Field — Sep 22, 2026The Green Bay Packers host the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football at Lambeau, with Green Bay chasing a NFL-record 14th consecutive home-opener win as they aim to extend their early-season momentum behind quarterback Jordan Love. The short week spotlight includes Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. returning from injury and a heavy emphasis on tight game-planning, while fans can tune in via Prime Video and various NFL streaming options.

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Oklahoma State stuns No. 6 Oregon, 39-31 — Sep 12, 2026Oklahoma State, under new head coach Eric Morris, toppled No. 6 Oregon 39-31 in Stillwater, snapping long losing streaks and highlighting a potent Cowboys offense led by Drew Mestemaker's 400-plus total yards. Oregon struggled offensively, particularly in the first half, as Dante Moore and the Ducks failed to capitalize on turnovers and inconsistencies, keeping the game within reach but ultimately falling short.

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Maya Lindstrom Oregon's first half struggles with turnovers and no points really let the game slip away.

Casting Calls Span Seven U.S. Cities — Sep 16, 2026Stacker’s current-city roundups show ongoing Casting Networks listings across San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Austin and Atlanta for short films, feature films, reality TV, game shows, and even a music video, with roles such as Lyna, Leon, Bianca, Tom, Callie, and other ensemble parts. The listings vary in compensation, including SAG SCALE and non-union rates, and repeatedly feature recurring roles like Lyna (Minor) and the Unique Couples/Transformation shows, underscoring broad local acting opportunities.

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Tom Gallagher Those Lyna and Unique Couples roles keep coming up everywhere. Seems like they want the same type of people over and over.

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.

Casting calls open for Trivial Pursuit and reality projects in five cities — Sep 9, 2026Casting calls are active in Spokane, Seattle, and Oklahoma City for a range of projects including short films, feature films, reality shows, and game shows, with opportunities across multiple genres. Listings compiled from Casting Networks highlight potential breakout roles for aspiring actors.

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Elena Vasquez Trivial Pursuit could be a fun change from the usual reality shows but they probably want outgoing types not quiet trivia buffs.

Rockies Scratch Feltner, Start Bullpen Game vs Braves — Aug 29, 2026The Colorado Rockies scratched scheduled starter Ryan Feltner from Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Braves due to an illness, with Zach Agnos relaying in as the opener in a bullpen-style start. Agnos delivered solid short work as Feltner’s availability remained uncertain, and Rockies pitchers battled in a 2-1/6-4 loss gap while Feltner’s condition was not described as a long-term injury.

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N.C. State routs Richmond 73-0 in record-setting opener — Sep 12, 2026NC State overwhelmed Richmond 73-0 in Raleigh, rebounding from a season-opening loss as Duke Scott ran for 128 yards and CJ Bailey threw for 281 yards with a rushing score, while Will Wilson added three short rushing TDs and a touchdown pass. The Wolfpack dominated with seven of eight first-half drives scoring and delivered a 90-minute lightning delay, holding Richmond to 110 total yards in a dominant home-opener performance that improved Doeren’s record in such games.

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Rachel Meyers NC State put together a complete performance after that tough opener, the defense really clamped down all game.

Twins beat Athletics 9-6 in West Sacramento — Aug 25, 2026The Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 9-6 in West Sacramento to snap a three-game skid, with Zebby Matthews throwing seven innings of one-run ball and Josh Bell driving in three runs. Byron Buxton, Kaelen Culpepper and Ryan Kreidler contributed multi-hit nights as the Twins’ offense produced 16 hits, while the A’s rally fell short in the late innings.

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

Browns Quinshon Judkins Sidelined in Precaution Ahead Bills — Aug 19, 2026Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins has missed multiple practices with a minor, undisclosed injury and is being handled as a precaution, with coach Todd Monken saying it’s not a concern if it’s only short-term. His status for the upcoming joint practices and Saturday preseason game against the Bills remains unclear, and teammates like Dylan Sampson could see more work as Judkins is sidelined, as the team levels into joint drills with Buffalo and evaluates on-field depth.

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Texas seeks to end losing streak against top-ranked Ohio State — Sep 7, 2026Ohio State’s season opener against Ball State highlighted a powerful passing attack but exposed lingering questions about the running game and potential offensive-line changes as they prep for a highly anticipated Texas showdown; Texas has come up short in two prior close losses to the Buckeyes and is looking to finally close the gap. Veteran Texas defender Hero Kanu frames the Texas–Ohio State rivalry as playoff-caliber and notes the long-standing, scrutinized nature of both programs as the rematch in Austin looms amid historic context.

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Carter Jensen falls a single shy of cycle as Royals avoid sweep of Marlins — Sep 3, 2026Carter Jensen continued to surge for the Royals, homering twice in one game and coming a stolen-base short of the cycle while also setting a single-season Royals leadoff home run record and driving in multiple runs as Kansas City beat the Marlins to avoid a sweep. On the anniversary of his MLB debut, Jensen's rapid rise as the Royals’ top-of-order threat is highlighted as the team leans on him, with rookie catcher duties and a season that has produced both highs and lows, alongside Jac Caglianone earning AL Player of the Month.

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Chris Dalton Glad KC avoided the sweep, and nice to see Jac get some recognition too after the season he's having.

‘Gamestop Effect’ Could Ripple Further as Wall Street Eyes Short Squeeze CandidatesReporting — Jan 28, 2021The clash between retail traders and Wall Street professionals that sparked roller coaster rides in the shares of GameStop Corp may pose a risk to dozens of other stocks and potentially create a headache for the broader…

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1 Day After Pelosi Calls for Ban on Lawmaker Trading, Dem Blumenthal Busted for Shady Stock MovesReporting — Feb 11, 2022Last year, Robinhood and GameStop took Wall Street on a wild ride and the side effects are still being felt. In short, retail traders banded together through Reddit and decided to invest in GameStop in order to make…

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