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Trump approves firing squad for Fort Hood shooter Hasan — 1dTrump approved U.S. Army firing squad for Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 at Fort Hood in 2009; it would be the first military execution since 1961.

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Dana Whitfield Justice for the victims finally arrives even if it took over a decade to approve.

Trump approves Army firing squad for Fort Hood’s Hasan — 5hPresident Trump has approved death by U.S. Army firing squad for Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 at Fort Hood in 2009. The execution is set for Dec. 3 at the same Texas base.

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Broncos Sign Cam Ross to Practice Squad — 23hWith Pat Bryant sidelined by an ankle injury, the Broncos are weighing ways to bolster receiver depth, including promoting a practice-squad player or adding a veteran. Denver brought Cam Ross onto its practice squad and worked out free agent Jamari Thrash, while Lil’Jordan Humphrey is among the internal call-up options.

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Trump Approves Firing Squad Execution For Jihadist Fort Hood Shooter — 20hFor the first time since 1961, the United States Army will execute someone by firing squad.

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Jaguars Sign Texans Practice-Squad Cornerback Alijah HuzzieSports — 1dThe Jacksonville Jaguars signed cornerback Alijah Huzzie from the Houston Texans’ practice squad to strengthen a secondary dealing with injuries. Huzzie, an undrafted player who appeared in two games for Houston last season, will provide additional depth at cornerback.

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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.

Son Heung-min Eyes Scoring Record in South Korea Friendly — 2dThe articles preview international soccer matchups including South Korea–Uzbekistan, the United States–Canada, Guatemala–Suriname, Italy–Turkey and Rwanda–Kenya, with lineups or squad updates and broadcast information. Guatemala need a win and help elsewhere to reach the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, while Suriname need only a point; the other previews highlight teams testing squads or seeking to build momentum.

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Derek Foss Uzbekistan will be tough to break down but South Korea looks strong enough to get the win.

Chargers Elevate Justin Herbert's Brother from Practice Squad for Seahawks Game — 3dThe Chargers elevated tight end Patrick Herbert and linebacker Caleb Murphy, while the Rams brought up cornerback Cam Lampkin and outside linebacker Darryl Peterson III from their practice squad for upcoming games. The Jets also elevated veteran receiver Sterling Shepard and linebacker Jaden Keller.

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Dana Whitfield Sterling Shepard back with the Jets at least adds veteran experience even if he's not the same player anymore.

Alex Scott withdraws from England squad with injury — 2dBournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has withdrawn from England duty after suffering an injury during the 7-0 win over Croatia, his first senior start. He is returning to his club for assessment and could be sidelined for around six to eight weeks.

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Tom Gallagher Bournemouth will miss his energy in midfield for up to two months now. They were counting on him stepping up after that England call.

Cardinals Sign Jedrick Wills After Johnson Injury — 15hThe Arizona Cardinals signed former first-round offensive tackle Jedrick Wills off the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad after Paris Johnson Jr. suffered a season-ending biceps injury. Wills, who has extensive starting experience but missed the 2025 season while recovering from knee problems, gives Arizona another option to shore up its offensive line.

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USMNT Sweeps Window, Beats Canada 1-0 — 1dThe U.S. men’s national team swept its four-match international window, closing with a 1-0 win over Canada after a 3-0 victory over Mexico. The youth-led squad’s strong run under Mauricio Pochettino builds momentum ahead of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals in November.

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Steelers Add Murphy-Bunting, Place Harmon on IR — 1dThe Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice squad to reinforce a depleted secondary after trading Joey Porter Jr. and with Jamel Dean sidelined by an ankle injury. The Super Bowl LV champion brings 65 career starts, though he is returning after missing the 2025 season with a torn ACL.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Laredo Volleyball Teams Post District ResultsSports — 1dLaredo high school volleyball teams saw mixed results in early-October district play, with Alexander and Nixon earning sweeps while several other local teams took losses. Power rankings show multiple squads—including the Toros, Wolves, Mustangs and Panthers—in contention for playoff spots, with key district matchups ahead.

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Packers Sign Veteran Tomlinson Off Cowboys Practice Squad — Sep 26, 2026Packers signed 34-year-old Laken Tomlinson off the Cowboys practice squad Sept. 26 after managing only 17 rushing yards in a 35-14 loss to Atlanta.

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Rachel Meyers Tomlinson's experience should steady the line and give Love more time in the pocket.

49ers Reportedly Add Veteran Cooks to Practice Squad — Sep 22, 202649ers plan to sign Brandin Cooks to the practice squad. He is 189 yards shy of 10,000 career receiving yards, which would make him the 58th player to reach it.

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Priya Raman At this stage of his career Cooks brings experience the 49ers can use if they elevate him.

Taylor Captains All Blacks as Frizell Returns for Bledisloe — Sep 29, 2026Codie Taylor will captain the All Blacks' 34-man Bledisloe Cup squad after Ardie Savea's shoulder surgery, with Shannon Frizell back from Japan and Scott Barrett returning from back surgery.

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Dana Whitfield Frizell back from Japan adds real experience to the loose forwards, and Barrett's return helps the lock depth.

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Seahawks Add Joe Mixon to Practice Squad — 5dThe 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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Spain Unveils Squad in Ceuta Amid Migration Crisis — Sep 18, 2026Luis de la Fuente announced Spain’s Nations League squad from Ceuta on 18 Sep 2026, saying “This is Ceuta, this is Spain,” after more than 70,000 crossed from Morocco.

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Elena Vasquez Picking Ceuta for the announcement shows resolve but the real test is handling daily crossings effectively.

Ronaldo, 41, Selected for Portugal Nations League Squad — Sep 18, 2026Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, is in Jorge Jesus' first Portugal squad with 979 career goals, 21 shy of 1,000, after their Saudi title run at Al-Nassr.

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Priya Raman Ronaldo at 41 still earns his spot on merit, his presence will lift the whole squad against tough opponents.

Xavi Leaves Depay Out of First Netherlands Squad — Sep 18, 2026New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez omits Memphis Depay from his first Netherlands squad for Nations League fixtures, while naming Ruben van Bommel and Gjivai Zechiël and keeping Virgil van Dijk in the squad for multiple tests. The reshuffle signals a rebuild under Xavi, pairing returning players like Joey Veerman with fresh faces as the Oranje prepare for Germany, Serbia, and Greece across four matches.

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Marcus Bell Including van Bommel and Zechiël while keeping van Dijk should help blend experience with new energy for those Nations League matches.

Bengals Lose to Jaguars as Both Starting Receivers Injured — Sep 29, 2026After Ke’Shawn Williams’ costly muffed punt helped set up Pittsburgh’s winning field goal, the Bengals waived him and made several roster changes. Cincinnati later brought Williams back to its practice squad after missing out on returner Charlie Jones, while preparing for Jacksonville with an emphasis on Joe Burrow protecting the ball against the Jaguars’ turnover-seeking defense.

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Sesko Missing From Manchester United Squad Against Fulham — Sep 19, 2026Benjamin Sesko did not travel or was left out of Manchester United’s squad for the Fulham game due to a shin injury or fitness doubts, leaving Matheus Cunha to lead the line if he remains unavailable. United have rotated selections with Luke Shaw returning, Baleba potentially making his debut, and ongoing questions about Carrick’s striking options as they chase a win.

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Marcus Bell Shaw returning is a positive but the striking options still look thin, Carrick has to find a better solution fast.

Giants Acquire J.J. McCarthy from Vikings — Sep 26, 2026The New York Giants signed quarterback Jake Haener from their practice squad to back up Jameis Winston for Sunday’s game against the Titans, following Jaxson Dart’s placement on injured reserve. The team also elevated receiver Braxton Berrios and linebacker Malik Harrison, while considering adding another quarterback.

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Packers Beat Buccaneers 17-14, Improve to 2-2 — Sep 28, 2026After a brutal start to the season that included heavy pressure from Atlanta, Green Bay has moved to shore up its struggling offensive line, adding guards Laken Tomlinson and Kevin Zeitler and signing Mekhi Becton to its practice squad. The Packers also lost receiver Jayden Reed for the season, adding to the challenge of reviving an offense that has struggled to protect Jordan Love and run the ball.

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Palmer, Rashford, Mainoo Expected to Miss England Duty — Sep 21, 2026Cole Palmer is withdrawing from the England squad because of a muscle injury after Thomas Tuchel recalled him on September 18, the day he played 90 minutes for Chelsea.

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Elena Vasquez Palmer's been carrying Chelsea lately so resting him now should help him stay sharp for the bigger games ahead.