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Wendy's shares jump as Peltz group makes $1.4 billion bid

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:55:09 GMT

DUBLIN, Ohio: Wendy's has received a $1.4 billion offer to go private from a group led by billionaire Nelson Peltz, who argues the struggling fast-food chain needs patient capital and a turnaround away from the public markets.

Peltz's Trian Fund Management, a longtime Wendy's shareholder that owns a 16.

Wall Street lifts on renewed buying in AI stocks

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:03:46 GMT

NEW YORK, New York - Demand for AI stocks pushed U.S. stock indices higher Tuesday, particularly in the tech sector, which led the charge.

"The market has these kinds of periodic interludes where it gets concerned about AI spending, and then we tend to go back, and tech leads us higher,"Jed Ellerbroek, Argent Capital Management portfolio manager told CNBC Tuesday. "The light switch has been off for

No. 13 Texas Tech rushes for 328 yards in win over No. 22 Arizona

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:05:13 GMT

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Thomas Castellanos threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score to lead No. 13 Texas Tech to a 34-26 win over No. 22 Arizona in a Big 12 Conference game on Saturday in Lubbock, Texas.

It was the 13th consecutive home win for the Red Raiders (7-1, 4-1) to match their longest streak in school history, matching a run from 1939-42, a great bounceback after losing at Cincinnati las

Patriots WR A.J. Brown, RB TreVeyon Henderson out vs. Dolphins

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:05:07 GMT

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New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown and running back TreVeyon Henderson have been downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the host Miami Dolphins.

The Patriots announced the news Saturday after Brown (ankle, knee) and Henderson (illness) did not participate in practice on Thursday and Friday.

Offensive tackle Marcus Bryant (ankle) also was

Surging Hurricanes strive to stay hot vs. reeling Jets

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:40:33 GMT

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The Carolina Hurricanes don't plan on letting up as they've surged through the past month of the season.

'I think when you get used to playing like (we did during the past playoffs), you kind of hold yourself to a standard,' forward Logan Stankoven said.

The Hurricanes have points in 13 of their first 15 games (11-2-2) heading into a meeting with the Winnipeg Jets on Sun

Spurs finding their step, improving ahead of visit from Timberwolves

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:05:15 GMT

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The San Antonio Spurs seemingly have found their stride after starting the campaign with two losses but will have to be even better on their execution when they host the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.

The Spurs return home carrying a three-game winning streak, with their most recent game a 117-111 road overtime victory against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Vic

Five-star DeMarcus Henry commits to North Carolina

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:19:14 GMT

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North Carolina native DeMarcus Henry, one of the top recruits in the Class of 2027, is heading home after committing to the Tar Heels on Friday.

The 6-foot-7 forward is the first five-star recruit landed by new North Carolina coach Michael Malone. The 247 Sports composite rankings list Henry as the No. 3 player in his class, while ESPN ranks him No. 2. According to ESPN, Henr

New-look Bucks try to shake slow start against Cavaliers

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:55:23 GMT

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Good vibes abound in Milwaukee as fans celebrate the Brewers' first World Series championship.

The new-look Bucks hope the positive feeling continues this weekend as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.

Milwaukee has lost four of its first five games under first-year coach Taylor Jenkins, hitting a low point Wednesday with a 132-100 home loss to the Hous

Stars, seeking consistency, conclude homestand vs. Blue Jackets

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:55:18 GMT

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The Dallas Stars will try to conclude their six-game homestand on a high note when they entertain the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.

The Stars have dropped back-to-back one-sided games following a five-game winning streak.

After losing 5-1 on Tuesday to the New Jersey Devils, who were debuting newly acquired three-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck in

Anthony Davis leads new-look Wizards to win over anemic Hornets

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:05:13 GMT

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Anthony Davis poured in 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Washington Wizards whipped the visiting Charlotte Hornets 95-79 on Friday night.

Trae Young, who feasted at the free-throw line, racked up 21 points and 2026 No. 1 overall draft pick AJ Dybantsa, making his NBA home debut, provided 17 points. Kyshawn George added 12 points as the Wizards avenged a loss from earlier

Unselfish Pelicans refreshed for visit from Hawks

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:05:15 GMT

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Fresh off their first victory of the season, the New Orleans Pelicans hope improved ball movement carries over when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.

New Orleans shook off the baggage of opening the season with four losses by hammering Sacramento 132-120 on Thursday. Part of the Pelicans' lingering frustration stemmed from the fact their first three losses were by a com

St. Louis City aims to get momentum back vs. San Diego FC

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:55:10 GMT

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St. Louis City will try to regain the momentum it had during an earlier MLS record-tying unbeaten streak in Saturday's home finale against a San Diego FC side that was eliminated from playoff contention in midweek.

St. Louis (14-9-9, 51 points) went 19 league matches and 21 games total without a loss before narrowly falling 3-2 at Minnesota on Oct. 17.

First-year manager Yoan

NYCFC aims to stave off elimination as it hosts Montreal

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:55:12 GMT

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Still alive in the playoff race entering the final two games, New York City Football Club's margin of error is non-existent.

Taking three points Saturday afternoon at home with a win over lowly CF Montreal is imperative for NYCFC, which is seeking some favorable scoreboard results.

NYCFC (9-12-11, 38 points) begins its final two games in 12th place in the Eastern Conference

Lamar Jackson set to return as Ravens seek revenge on Bills

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:55:08 GMT

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The Buffalo Bills scored 16 unanswered points in the final 3:56 to win a wild contest against the Baltimore Ravens in the 2025 opener for both teams.

That matchup was the rematch of the previous season's AFC divisional playoff game, best remembered for Ravens tight end Mark Andrews dropping a tying two-point conversion attempt late in the game.

The Bills (5-1) will see if g

Report: Depleted Thunder to sign G Ochai Agbaji

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:40:31 GMT

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With long-term injuries to both Jalen Wiliams and Cason Wallace, the Oklahoma City Thunder signed guard Ochai Agbaji, ESPN reported Friday.

Agbaji was waived by the New York Knicks just before the season started. The Kansas product has played with three teams since he was the No. 14 overall selection in the 2022 draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Traded to the Utah Jazz l

FC Cincinnati seeks playoff clincher when it hosts Philadelphia

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:25:23 GMT

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FC Cincinnati will have MLS Cup Playoff qualification on their minds when they face the visiting Philadelphia Union on Saturday afternoon.

Cincinnati (11-11-10, 43 points) settled for a 2-2 draw against Inter Miami on Wednesday after allowing a Riquelme Fillipi equalizer in the 90th minute. It enters Saturday's match in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with two matches left,

After resurgence, Columbus can clinch playoff berth vs. DC United

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:25:18 GMT

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What seemed improbable two months ago could become reality this weekend if the host Columbus Crew defeat D.C. United on Saturday and get help Sunday to clinch a playoff spot.

The Crew (12-15-5, 41 points) were last among 15 teams in the Eastern Conference on Sept. 1, five points behind Orlando City for the ninth and final postseason berth and 11 points back of sixth-place FC Cinc

About-face as Heat unveil new, improved Dwyane Wade statue

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:19:06 GMT

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Seven years after he last played in an NBA game, Dwyane Wade has that old look back again.

The Miami Heat revealed enhancements to its Wade statue outside of its home arena that had been widely ridiculed since it was unveiled in October 2024 for looking nothing like the 13-time All-Star.

The square face and large jaw on the original bronze 'likeness' only resembled Wade in t

Missouri freshman in spotlight for opener vs. Cleveland State

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:25:18 GMT

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Missouri coach Dennis Gates said he has a plan for the Tigers' top freshman, Jason Crowe Jr.

Crowe played shooting guard as a five-star prep recruit in Inglewood, Calif. But he's playing point guard at Missouri, which opens the regular season at home against Cleveland State on Tuesday night in Columbia.

Gates told reporters at media day in October that Crowe's ability to m

High-scoring Josh Hubbard gears up to lead Mississippi State vs. Tennessee Tech

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:40:37 GMT

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All eyes will be on preseason All-Southeastern Conference guard Josh Hubbard on Monday night when his Mississippi State team faces Tennessee Tech in Starkville, Miss.

A rarity in the current era of college basketball, Hubbard will begin his fourth season at the school he started with and shouldn't need long to become the Bulldogs' all-time leading scorer.

The Mississippi

NHL roundup: Mammoth stun Penguins in OT after last-second goal

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:40:35 GMT

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Pittsburgh native Logan Cooley scored with one second remaining in regulation to cap his fourth career hat trick, then Mikhail Sergachev tallied 3:27 into overtime to lift the visiting Utah Mammoth to a stunning 4-3 victory over the Penguins on Thursday.

With time winding down, Vincent Trocheck wired a shot from above the right circle, producing a rebound that an unmarked Co

Pyotr Kochetkov sets Hurricanes franchise mark in win over Blues

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:19:13 GMT

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Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves and set the Carolina Hurricanes' franchise record for goaltender victories to begin a season in a 3-2 triumph against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday in Raleigh, N.C.

Kochetkov, now 9-0-0 on the season, has emerged as the team's top goalie, manning the net for the third game in a row.

Jordan Martinook, Logan Stankoven and Mark Jankowsk

Hawks withstand late push to hold off Cavaliers

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:05:15 GMT

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Onyeka Okongwu scored a season-high 29 points, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker sank two crucial free throws with 15.3 seconds remaining as the host Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 114-111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.

Atlanta also snapped Cleveland's three-game winning streak and extended its home winning streak against the Cavaliers to fi

Pyotr Kochetkov, Hurricanes shut down struggling Blue Jackets

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 02:19:11 GMT

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Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves and set the Carolina Hurricanes franchise record for goaltender victories to begin a season by winning for the ninth time this season in Thursday night's 3-2 triumph against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Raleigh, N.C.

Kochetkov has emerged as the team's top goalie, manning the net for the third game in a row.

Jordan Martinook, Logan Stankoven

Devils need new goalie Connor Hellebuyck's best against Golden Knights

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:25:10 GMT

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Connor Hellebuyck showed in his team debut Tuesday night why the New Jersey Devils acquired him from the Winnipeg Jets.

The Devils will need classic Hellebuyck again Friday night, when they complete a three-game Western Conference road trip by visiting the Vegas Golden Knights.

The Devils were off Thursday after sustaining a 5-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in the second

Florida State begins quest for first NCAA bid since 2021 against FAMU

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:40:33 GMT

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Luke Loucks, who was part of four NCAA Tournament teams during his playing days at Florida State, enters his second season as Seminoles head coach with plans to take them back for the first time since 2021.

The first step in that process comes Monday night when Florida State opens with crosstown rival Florida A&M in the nightcap of the Orion180 Tip-Off Classic in Tampa, Fla

After benching Naz Reid, Hornets prepare for AJ Dybantsa, Wizards

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:55:09 GMT

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The Charlotte Hornets enter their next game following some internal drama.

New center Naz Reid was benched during Wednesday night's 97-89 setback at Detroit. He'll be under the microscope Friday night when the Hornets visit the Washington Wizards.

'Naz didn't meet our standards in the first half, and at halftime we made the decision that he wouldn't play in the second half

Sharp-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-67 to force Game 7 in WNBA Finals

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:19:12 GMT

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ATLANTA -- Allisha Gray scored 23 points on five 3-pointers on Thursday afternoon to help the Atlanta Dream earn an 80-69 victory over the visiting Golden State Valkyries to even the WNBA Finals at three games apiece and force a winner-take-all Game 7.

Rhyne Howard added 21 points and Angel Reese posted 15 points, 14 rebounds and six assists for Atlanta, which didn't trail after

US weekly unemployment claims fall to 194,000, hover near 57-year lows

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:58:17 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 29 (ANI): The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits declined by 1,000 to 194,000 in the week ending October 24, 2026, while continuing jobless claims fell by 21,000 to 1.701 million, according to data released by the US Department of Labor on Thursday.

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits hovered near 57-year lows last week

1. US weekly unemployment claims fall to 194,000, hover near 57-year lows

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:32:36 GMT

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits hovered near 57-year lows last week

Cavaliers aim to continue winning ways against scuffling Hawks

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:19:10 GMT

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The visiting Cleveland Cavaliers will try to keep the Atlanta Hawks spinning in the wrong direction when the two Eastern Conference rivals meet for the first time on Thursday.

Both teams are on the second night of a back-to-back. The Cavs won their third straight game on Wednesday, a 121-111 victory over Washington. The Hawks lost their third in a row, falling to Miami 129-117

NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic's 200th triple-double leads Nuggets past Pelicans

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:19:10 GMT

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Nikola Jokic became the second player in NBA history to tally 200 career triple-doubles and Christian Braun knocked down back-to-back 3-pointers during a critical late-game stretch as the Denver Nuggets held off the host New Orleans Pelicans 104-91 on Wednesday.

It was Jokic's second triple-double of the season, both coming against New Orleans, as the 12-year veteran finished

Browns attempting to forget miserable history at Pittsburgh

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:40:29 GMT

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One day after Halloween, the Cleveland Browns will enter their own version of a House of Horrors when they visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

While the Browns (5-2) and Steelers (5-2) share identical records atop the AFC North, it's been far from level when the teams have tangled in Pittsburgh.

The Steelers, in fact, have won 22 consecutive regular-season games when the

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi treats complex multiple myeloma, rare POEMS cases

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:39:45 GMT

ABU DHABI, 29th October, 2026 (WAM) -- Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has highlighted the importance of a personalised approach to complex plasma cell disorders through the treatment of two patients with markedly different journeys. The first patient was living with high-risk multiple myeloma that continued to progress despite several advanced treatments, while the second was diagnosed with POEMS syndrome, a rare plasma ce

Minnesota United come alive late in comeback win over Kansas City

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:25:10 GMT

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Mauricio Gonzalez scored the go-ahead goal in the 76th minute as Minnesota United scored three goals in the final 20 minutes to rally for a 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.Anthony Markanich and Kelvin Yeboah also scored goals and Drake Callender made two saves for Minnesota United (9-12-11, 38 points), who kept their playoff hopes alive headi

Jonathan Bamba's goal, assist lead Fire to draw against Orlando City

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:19:26 GMT

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Jonathan Bamba had a goal and an assist in the second half and Maren Haile-Selassie scored the tying goal as the host Chicago Fire rallied to earn a 2-2 draw with Orlando City on Wednesday night.

Haile-Selassie's equalizer came in the 69th minute as Chicago's unbeaten streak against Orlando reached five (3-0-2).

The Fire (15-10-7, 52 points) remain in fourth place in the

Nashville, Union generate little offense in 0-0 draw

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:19:22 GMT

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On a night where both teams failed to create many chances, Nashville SC and the visiting Philadelphia Union played to a 0-0 draw on Wednesday.

Nashville (21-3-8, 71 points) saw its MLS record-tying 10-match home winning streak come to an end, but stretched its overall unbeaten streak to eight matches with the draw (5-0-3).

Philadelphia (13-11-8, 47 points) earned its firs

Crew shut out FC Dallas, rise into Eastern Conference playoff spot

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:05:25 GMT

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Gonzalo Tapia and Santi Rodriguez scored and Patrick Schulte made seven saves as the streaking Columbus Crew defeated FC Dallas 2-0 in Frisco, Texas, on Wednesday to move into a playoff spot.

Tapia scored in the 18th minute before Rodriguez extended the lead in the 70th for the Crew (12-15-5, 41 points), who have won four in a row and six of seven.

The Crew moved two point

Inter Miami score late to eke out draw against FC Cincinnati

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:05:11 GMT

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Riquelme Fillipi's first goal for Inter Miami salvaged a 2-2 draw with visiting FC Cincinnati on Wednesday after a wild finish in which the sides scored three of the match's four goals in the final 15 minutes.

Kenji Mboma Dem and Samuel Gidi scored in the 80th and 86th minutes, respectively, to put FC Cincinnati (11-11-10, 43 points) ahead 2-1 after falling behind 1-0 in the 61st

Daniel Gazdag scores late to help Revs pull out win over Red Bulls

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:05:07 GMT

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Dor Turgeman scored twice and Daniel Gazdag netted a late winning goal as the New England Revolution pulled out a 3-2 win over the New York Red Bulls Wednesday night in Foxborough, Mass.

The victory marked the fourth straight win for New England (18-10-4, 58 points), keeping it in second place in the Eastern Conference behind Nashville SC, which has clinched the Supporters' Shield

Ravens hope Lamar Jackson returns for rematch with Bills

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:55:14 GMT

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The Buffalo Bills scored 16 unanswered points in the final 3:56 to win a wild contest against the Baltimore Ravens in the 2025 opener for both teams.

That matchup was the rematch of the previous season's AFC divisional playoff game, best remembered for Ravens tight end Mark Andrews dropping a tying two-point conversion attempt late in the game.

The Bills (5-1) will see if g

Bengals, fresh off comeback win, host Titans team that's unable to finish

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:55:21 GMT

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The Cincinnati Bengals will look to build on the momentum of their historic second-half rally last weekend when they host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

The Bengals (4-2) became just the 10th team in NFL history to be shut out in the first half and then score at least 35 points in the second half in their 35-13 road win last Sunday over the Baltimore Ravens. The Titans (1-6) lost

League-leading Hurricanes welcome warming Blue Jackets

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:05:08 GMT

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The Carolina Hurricanes are keeping goalies fresh and relatively protected in terms of shot volume.

It's a formula that has translated well for the reigning Stanley Cup champions in recent seasons and it's appearing again a month into the season.

The Hurricanes have the best record in the NHL and they'll look to win for the ninth time in 11 games on Thursday night when the

Wizards F Justin Champagnie undergoes foot surgery

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:40:34 GMT

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Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie underwent surgery to repair a fracture in his right foot, the team announced Wednesday.

Champagnie sustained the injury during the first quarter of Monday's 110-103 loss to the host Charlotte Hornets.

While the Wizards did not provide a timeline for Champagnie's recovery, The Athletic reported that the team is hoping the 25-ye

Valkyries sounding alarm ahead of Game 6 in Finals vs. Dream

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:25:12 GMT

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ATLANTA -- The Golden State Valkyries will be out to manifest a champagne brunch when they take the floor against the Atlanta Dream in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday afternoon.

The second-year club has a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series and can wrap up the first championship in franchise history with a victory. Game 7, if necessary, will be in San Francisco on Satur

Wizards No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa to debut Wednesday

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:40:29 GMT

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No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa debuts for the Washington Wizards on Wednesday after missing the first four games of his rookie season with an ankle injury.

Dybantsa is slated to start for the Wizards as part of a lineup featuring Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George when Washington welcomes the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The 19-year-old was injured Oct. 16 in the final

Titans sign 40-year-old P Thomas Morstead

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:40:41 GMT

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The Tennessee Titans signed 40-year-old punter Thomas Morstead to the practice squad on Wednesday following a knee injury to Tommy Townsend on Sunday.

Morstead has played for five teams in 17 seasons, most recently with the San Francisco 49ers in 2025. He also played for Titans coach Robert Saleh when both were with the New York Jets.

Townsend was injured during the Titans'

Illinois encounters rested and reset Maryland

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:40:31 GMT

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Aazaar Abdul-Rahim has experienced quite an elevator ride up the depth chart at Maryland.

After being appointed defensive coordinator last week when Ted Monachino was fired, Abdul-Rahim was named interim coach for the rest of the season when Mike Locksley was let go in the middle of his eighth season.

Coming off of a bye week to boost preparation for Illinois, Abdul-Rahim w

Lincoln Riley, on USC hot seat: 'I'm the right person to be here'

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:25:14 GMT

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After a disheartening loss last Saturday at Wisconsin all but doused Southern California's College Football Playoff hopes, head coach Lincoln Riley insisted that he remains the right man to lead the Trojans.

Including this season's 6-2 record, Riley is 41-20 in his fifth year in Los Angeles and has yet to lead USC to a CFP appearance.

'Listen, if I didn't want to be

Dream blame WNBA's lack of 'urgency' for midday Finals game

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:05:13 GMT

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Owners of the Atlanta Dream blame the league's lack of 'urgency' for a scheduling issue that resulted in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals being played at 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday.

'Playing a midday game on a Thursday is not what we would have chosen and not what we fought for,' owners Larry and Robyn Gottesdiener, Suzanne Abair and Renee Montgomery wrote in 'An Open Letter to Atlanta'

Rested Capitals determined to cap homestand in style vs. Flyers

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:19:05 GMT

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The Washington Capitals hope to end a successful homestand on a positive note Wednesday night when they face the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Capitals enter the game with momentum -- and plenty of rest. They have gone 3-1-0 on their five-game homestand and have played only one game since Oct. 20.

Regarding the recent days off, Washington coach Spencer Carbery sees both sides of

NHL roundup: Connor Hellebuyck shuts down Stars to win Devils debut

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:19:06 GMT

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The Connor Hellebuyck era began with a win for the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, as the recently acquired star goaltender stopped 17 shots in a 5-1 victory over the host Dallas Stars.

Given his first start four days after being acquired from the Winnipeg Jets in a blockbuster trade, the three-time Vezina Trophy winner made his season debut after last playing on April 13.

Colten Ellis stops 23 shots as Sabres shut out Sharks

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:55:11 GMT

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Colten Ellis made 23 saves for the Buffalo Sabres to earn his second career shutout in a 2-0 win against the host San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.

It was Ellis' first appearance since getting pulled early in the second period on Oct. 12 against the Florida Panthers, when he gave up two goals on nine shots. His lone previous shutout came on April 9 against the Columbus Blue Jackets<

Red-hot Columbus, Dallas jostle for seeding in late-season clash

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:40:45 GMT

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Crunch time has arrived in MLS with two of the hottest teams pushing for every point for differing reasons when Columbus visits FC Dallas on Wednesday.

While Dallas (15-7-9, 54 points) has secured a playoff spot, it trails first-place Vancouver by one point with three matches left and is eyeing home-field advantage throughout the Western Conference postseason on the strength

St. Louis City out to shake mini league slump vs. visiting Timbers

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:40:41 GMT

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With a busy stretch behind them and their first-ever trophy secured, St. Louis City can focus on a push for the top Western Conference playoff seed when they welcome the Portland Timbers on Wednesday.

St. Louis (14-8-9, 51 points) is back home after playing three consecutive matches on the road. That included the U.S. Open Cup final last Wednesday at Columbus, where St. Louis Cit

Points record within reach for Nashville as short-handed Union visit

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:40:30 GMT

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Nashville SC clinched their first-ever Supporters' Shield on Saturday. Their next step? Making MLS history.

Nashville (21-3-7, 70 points) hosts the Philadelphia Union (13-11-7, 46 points) Wednesday evening, with the league points record -- 74 -- in sight with three matches remaining. That mark was set by Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in 2024.

Nashville SC didn't get to thi

Orlando City hope to seal playoff berth vs. Fire after 'highs and lows'

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:05:20 GMT

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Orlando City have the opportunity to clinch an Eastern Conference playoff spot when they visit the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.

Orlando City (12-13-6, 42 points) hold the No. 7 spot in the East entering the clash at Soldier Field. A victory over the Fire combined with the No. 10 Columbus Crew losing to FC Dallas would allow the Lions to wrap up a spot.

Orlando is u

Kent Johnson scores 2nd goal in OT to lift Jackets over Flyers

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:05:15 GMT

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Kent Johnson scored his second goal of the night 2:22 into overtime to lift the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-3 triumph over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.

Johnson scored off a feed from Adam Fantilli on the Blue Jackets' second 2-on-0 breakaway of overtime. Dan Vladar had stopped the first rush featuring Cole Sillinger and Zach Werenski but was helpless following

Toronto FC must beat D.C. United to keep playoff dreams alive

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:05:10 GMT

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Toronto FC will need a win against visitors D.C. United on Wednesday to continue their highly-improbable playoff pursuit.

A series of positive October results saw the Reds (8-11-12, 36 points) claw their way back into the playoff picture only for the team to collapse 4-2 against fellow postseason hopefuls in Columbus on Saturday. TFC were already down by three goals by the

Charlotte FC, on precipice of playoff berth, battle last-place Montreal

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:55:24 GMT

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Charlotte FC will aim to clinch a postseason spot by avoiding a loss to visiting CF Montreal on Wednesday evening.

Charlotte (13-10-8, 47 points) can secure a trip to the MLS Cup playoffs in several ways, the easiest being a win or draw against Montreal (6-18-7, 25 points), which sits last in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte would also clinch a playoff spot if either the New Y

Nothing to lose for NYCFC, Atlanta in last gasp for playoff bid

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:55:20 GMT

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With both teams' playoff hopes hanging by a thread, New York City FC host Atlanta United on Wednesday.

NYCFC (8-12-11, 35 points) are in 12th place in the Eastern Conference, four points behind the ninth-place New York Red Bulls for the final postseason berth. New York City FC will be eliminated from playoff contention Wednesday with a loss or draw to Atlanta combined with a Red B

Lionel Messi, Miami to face Evander, Cincinnati in high-stakes clash

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:55:16 GMT

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FC Cincinnati and host Inter Miami still have time to improve their postseason seeding, but with only three regular-season matches remaining, their clash Wednesday night is vital to those efforts.

Each team's superstar -- Lionel Messi for Inter Miami and Evander for Cincinnati -- is expected to be ready to go.

Miami picked up three points at Cincinnati with a 5-3 victory on

No. 25 BYU, Ohio St. tip off in Salt Lake City aiming to make deeper runs

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:40:43 GMT

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Expectations are high for Ohio State and No. 25 BYU when they open their seasons Monday in Salt Lake City.

The goal for each is to advance further than the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

That finish was particularly disappointing for BYU after coach Kevin Young led the Cougars to 26 wins and a Sweet 16 appearance during his first season in 2024-25. Last season, B

Wolves brace for Anthony Edwards' absence, face Yaxel Lendeborg, Warriors

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:25:18 GMT

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The Minnesota Timberwolves must prepare for life without Anthony Edwards for the foreseeable future as they get ready to host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday in Minneapolis.

According to multiple reports Tuesday, the superstar guard will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his ailing right knee and could miss up to two months.

Edwards averaged 33.3 points over Minnesota's

Report: Wolves star Anthony Edwards (knee) out up to 2 months

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:40:33 GMT

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The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without superstar guard Anthony Edwards for up to two months after he undergoes arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, ESPN reported Tuesday.

Edwards, 25, played through soreness and inflammation in his right knee during the 2025-26 regular season and postseason before suffering a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise in the first round of

Alabama DB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. dismissed from team after arrest

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:19:03 GMT

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Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. was dismissed from the program on Tuesday, one day after he was charged with misdemeanors alleging he doxed and harassed a university police officer.

'After gathering more information on the situation, Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. will no longer be a part of our program,' Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said in a statement. 'He did not

Giants won't alter trade deadline strategy with RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. on IR

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:55:17 GMT

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The New York Giants placed running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. on injured reserve Tuesday with a hamstring injury.

Tracy sustained the injury during the second quarter of New York's 27-21 overtime victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday.

The move will sideline Tracy for at least four games for the Giants (4-2-1), who will return from their bye week to visit the reeling P

After nods to rest and recovery, Pacers set to face 76ers

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:25:12 GMT

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Two teams that have prioritized player health early in the season should be well rested and potentially near full strength when the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night in Indianapolis.

Both teams are coming off losses in the second game of back-to-backs when they opted to give key players a night off.

In the 76ers' case, those players were o

No. 2 Ohio State, minus Julian Sayin, visits humbled Southern California

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:55:14 GMT

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Questions abound ahead of No. 2 Ohio State's visit to desperate Southern California on Saturday in the programs' first Big Ten matchup.

Foremost is who will be the starting quarterback for the Buckeyes (6-1, 4-0 Big Ten) after Julian Sayin, a 2025 Heisman Trophy finalist, suffered an injury to his arm or shoulder during Ohio State's most recent game, a 19-15 win at Indiana on Oct.

Jazz star Jaren Jackson out at least 6 weeks with torn MCL

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:40:44 GMT

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Utah Jazz star Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a torn MCL in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, the team said Tuesday.

Jackson's injury is reportedly not expected to require surgery, with multiple reports pegging his recovery timeline at six to eight weeks.

In just under 10 minutes of play Monday night against his former team, Jackson notched six points, thre

Iowa back to building 'winning habits' ahead of opener vs. Lipscomb

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:55:16 GMT

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Iowa overcame an inconsistent Big Ten season to advance to the program's first Elite Eight in 39 years during coach Ben McCollum's program debut.

After losing several key pieces from that group, headlined by leading scorer Bennett Stirtz, the Hawkeyes will aim to build dependability as they progress forward.

Lipscomb offers the first test as the Hawkeyes open their season

Cavaliers add another weapon in advance of visit from Wizards

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:40:39 GMT

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After sitting out the first two games of the season, Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Meleek Thomas is making an impact now and will be out to continue the momentum on Wednesday at home against the Washington Wizards.

Thomas, a second-round draft pick out of Arkansas, scored 16 points in 19 minutes off the bench in his professional debut Monday as the Cavaliers rallied from a 15-poin

No. 2 Ohio State still undecided at quarterback against USC

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:55:11 GMT

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No. 2 Ohio State remains undecided at quarterback for Saturday's road game against Southern California, with freshman Luke Fahey and sophomore Tavien St. Clair continuing to make a case for themselves through the team's bye week.

The Buckeyes (6-1, 4-0 Big Ten) are looking to replace starter Julian Sayin, who is sidelined indefinitely with a shoulder injury that occurred duri

Bengals place TE Erick All Jr. (knee) on IR

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:05:08 GMT

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The Cincinnati Bengals placed Erick All Jr. on injured reserve and signed fellow tight end Cam Grandy off the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad on Tuesday.

All, 26, sustained a knee injury during Sunday's 35-13 win at Baltimore. NFL Network reported the injury is believed to be a torn ACL. He missed the last seven games of his 2024 rookie season and the entire 2025 campaign wi

West Virginia, Niagara hoping to debut improved offenses

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:40:39 GMT

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In coach Ross Hodge's first season, West Virginia was among the few teams to win its final game by claiming the College Basketball Crown championship in Las Vegas.

This year, Hodge's expectations are higher as West Virginia begins his second season by hosting Niagara on Monday in Morgantown, W.Va.

'It was a really great ending to a new beginning,' Hodge said. 'Set the s

No. 22 Arizona, No. 13 Texas Tech square off in key Big 12 clash

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:25:18 GMT

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A key conference game will be on tap when No. 22 Arizona faces No. 13 Texas Tech in a Big 12 contest on Saturday afternoon in Lubbock, Texas.

The Wildcats (6-1, 3-1) and Red Raiders (6-1, 3-1) are among four teams tied for second place in the league, a game behind Utah.

Texas Tech won the Big 12 in 2025 and advanced to the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, losing to

Report: Ravens G Vega Ioane dealing with MCL sprain

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:55:11 GMT

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Baltimore Ravens rookie guard Vega Ioane is nursing an MCL sprain and is expected to be sidelined in the short term, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.

Ioane sustained the injury during Baltimore's 35-13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. He was replaced by Emery Jones.

The 14th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, Ioane had returned to the right side of the line thi

No. 6 Utah puts stingy defense up against Cincinnati

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:19:12 GMT

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A Big 12 Halloween showdown will take center stage on Saturday afternoon when undefeated and sixth-ranked Utah plays on the road against a dangerous Cincinnati team.

The Utes (7-0, 4-0) will look to strengthen their position both at the top of the conference and in their bid for a College Football Playoff spot.

The Bearcats (5-2, 2-2), in turn, will aim to secure a second stra

Brewers eye sweep for first Series title, while Rays try to stay alive

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:40:35 GMT

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Milwaukee Brewers will bid to make history Tuesday in more ways than one.

Sure, the Brewers will vie for the franchise's first World Series title when they play Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Should they complete a sweep, they'll be the first team to accomplish the feat in both the League Championship Series and the World Series since

NBA roundup: Cavs rally from 15 down, hand Wolves first loss in OT

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:05:07 GMT

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Donovan Mitchell hit a tiebreaking midrange jumper with 48 seconds left in overtime as the host Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat the previously unbeaten Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 on Monday night.

Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards missed a wide-open 3-pointer with 3.9 seconds remaining that could have tied the game. Peyton Watson grabbed th

Cavaliers erase 15-point deficit, hand Timberwolves first loss in OT

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:40:45 GMT

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Donovan Mitchell hit a go-ahead midrange jumper with 1:02 remaining in overtime as the host Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat the previously unbeaten Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 on Monday night.

Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards missed a wide-open 3-pointer with 3.9 seconds remaining that could have tied the game. Peyton Watson grabbed the re

Senators open 5-game road trip against slumping Golden Knights

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:19:07 GMT

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The Ottawa Senators will try to match their franchise record for October victories when they begin a five-game road trip Tuesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas.

Ottawa enters the trip second in the Atlantic Division, three points behind Boston, with three chances to match its franchise record of nine October wins, set in 2007-08.

After Tuesday night

"Shows why he was a lousy president": Trump hits back at Obama over 'Cheesecake Factory' jibe

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:30:06 GMT

Iowa [US], October 27 (ANI): US President Donald Trump hit back at former President Barack Obama after he mocked the White House's aesthetics and recent renovations, comparing them to the decor of 'The Cheesecake Factory'.

Defending the extensive renovations carried out during his administration, Trump asserted that the historic presidential residence had suffered from severe neglect under previous leadership and

Ravens coach hopeful QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) will play vs. Bills

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:19:15 GMT

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Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter is optimistic that star quarterback Lamar Jackson will return from an ankle injury to play against the host Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Jackson has missed the past three games due to the high left ankle sprain sustained in the second quarter of a victory over the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 4.

'I think he was able to get in a little bit of w

Flyers improving on power play entering clash vs. Blue Jackets

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:40:52 GMT

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The Philadelphia Flyers' power play is trending in the right direction -- and the Columbus Blue Jackets hope their man advantage can follow suit Tuesday when they visit the Flyers.

Philadelphia has had the worst power-play percentage in the NHL in four of the last five seasons. This season got off to a similarly poor start, but the team has begun to turn things around with pow

Winless Knicks face early-season test in red-hot Pistons

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:19:13 GMT

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It took the New York Knicks five days this season to lose as many games as they did during their historic playoff run last spring.

The Knicks will look to halt their season-opening skid Tuesday night when they host the Detroit Pistons in a battle of Eastern Conference powers.

Both teams were off Monday after playing Sunday night. The Knicks opened a two-game homestand by s

US: New Hurdles to Having Votes Counted

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:30:00 GMT

(Washington, DC) - US states' use of a tool to verify citizenship that is marred by inaccurate and incomplete data is creating new hurdles for the right to vote with the midterm elections only days away, Human Rights Watch said today. The Supreme Court ruled in late September 2026 that states could use the tool, Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE),

Researcher: NY won't see economic benefits from fracking revival

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:05:26 GMT

Misinformation is being spread about how New York could benefit from fracking, according to a nonprofit research firm.

A 2025 report from the Heritage Foundation about fracking’s economic benefits for the Southern Tier is an election talking point for some candidates. The state Leave the Leaves Month" by the National Wildlife Federation. Ohio is a premier destination for fall foliage, with a new training on how to respond to domestic violence-related incidents and more accurately determine a survivor's risk for future incidents of domestic violence.

Ravens Activate T.J. Tampa to 53-Man Roster

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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The Ravens added more depth to their secondary Saturday, activating cornerback T.J. Tampa to the 53-man roster from injured reserve.

Tampa suffered a knee injury in the Ravens' season opener in Indianapolis. He returned to practice on Oct. 21.

Tampa is one of the Ravens' top backup outside cornerbacks, along with veteran Chidobe Awuzie. Tampa played in all 17 games last season, saw 13% of th

Steelers make roster moves ahead of Browns game

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:45:49 GMT

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The Steelers signed receiver Brandon Smith to the 53-man roster from the practice squad on Saturday.

The team also elevated receiver Brandon Johnson from the practice squad to the Active/Inactive Roster for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium. He will revert back to the practice squad after the game. He was also elevated for the Week 6 game against the Tampa Bay Bucc

How will the Browns contain WR DK Metcalf | Burning Questions

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:52:40 GMT

The Browns travel to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers in Week 8 at Acrisure Stadium

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The Browns are set to face the Steelers for the second divisional matchup of the season when they travel to Pittsburgh on Nov. 1. Cleveland sits at the top of the AFC North with a 5-2 record and its win over the Steelers in Week 4 but Pittsburgh also enters Week 8 with a 5-2 record.

When the Browns take t

50 Words or Less: Ravens Look to Reboot With Lamar Jackson's Return

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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Happy Halloween, and don't be tricked by the Ravens' most recent performance.

It's difficult to win in the NFL, and even tougher without your best player. Lamar Jackson's expected return Sunday against the Buffalo Bills (5-1) after a three-game absence gives Baltimore (4-3) a golden opportunity to reboot.

All the Halloween candy in the world can't sugarcoat what happened to the Ravens la

'I had to work for this' | Carter embodying Detroit's gritty culture

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:00:10 GMT

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When wide receiverDeAndre Cartersuffered a knee injury in Week 4 of the 2025 season that placed him on the Reserve/Injured list while playing for the Cleveland Browns, he didn't think he'd have an opportunity to finish his NFL career on his own terms.

After rehabbing from the season-ending injury, Carter remained a free agent and was ready to get back on a roster. He worked out with the Houston

Updates: Pickens, Clark questionable vs. AZ

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:22:00 GMT

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Oct. 30

George Pickens#3 WRHeight: 6-3Weight: 205 lbsCollege: Georgia

4:05 p.m. --Cowboys WR George Pickens (shoulder/hamstring) and DT Kenny Clark (back) are questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said earlier on Friday that Pickens is expected to play. Clark popped up Friday on the intjury report with the back inju

Updates: Pickens, Clark questionable for Sun.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:22:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com

Oct. 30

George Pickens#3 WRHeight: 6-3Weight: 205 lbsCollege: Georgia

4:05 p.m. --Cowboys WR George Pickens (shoulder/hamstring) and DT Kenny Clark (back) are questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said earlier on Friday that Pickens is expected to play. Clark popped up Friday on the intjury report with the back inju

Updates: Locke activated, Mitchell elevated

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:22:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com

Oct. 30

George Pickens#3 WRHeight: 6-3Weight: 205 lbsCollege: Georgia

4:05 p.m. --Cowboys WR George Pickens (shoulder/hamstring) and DT Kenny Clark (back) are questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said earlier on Friday that Pickens is expected to play. Clark popped up Friday on the intjury report with the back inju

Coral spawning dredges up fears for Great Barrier Reef

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

A blow-up in North Queensland over dredging off Townsville, threatening Australias Great Barrier Reef, is raising new questions about protecting the environment versus gung-ho development in the region.

DrLee Duffield, a veteran journalist who began his career there, commences a series asking if current laws, regulations, and authorities charged with enforcing them are effectively looking after nature and the pub

Week 8 Blog: AFC North football is 'a feel'

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyFriday, October 30It's a feel:AFC North football is a different breed.It's a different feeling. A different atmosphere.There is an intensity that isn't felt anywhere else.And on Sunday, it will be on display in full effect when the Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium in a battle for first place in the division."It's a feel," said linebacker T.J. Watt. "If you go to the stadium on Sunday,