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No. 24 West Virginia women beat Georgia Tech 81-63Sports — 3dNo. 24 West Virginia women’s basketball beat Georgia Tech 81-63 on the road to improve to 3-0, building an early lead and stretching it to as many as 28 points. Skylar Forbes scored 23 and Gia Cooke added 20, while the Mountaineers also controlled the boards and got key contributions from their supporting players.

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Giannis-Led Heat Draw Preseason Buzz — Oct 13, 2026Giannis Antetokounmpo says he joined Miami for a fresh challenge, and the Heat have bet heavily on him, trading key players and draft picks to pursue a championship. Strong preseason performances have raised optimism, but Miami’s thin depth and the risks around Giannis’ health leave the win-now gamble uncertain.

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McCarthy Leaves Giants-Eagles Game With Hip-Side Injury — 4dGiants quarterback J.J. McCarthy left the Week 9 game against the Eagles with an apparent midsection injury after taking a hit while running. New York was seeking its first win in Philadelphia since 2013, with McCarthy’s experience in hostile stadiums viewed as an asset before the matchup.

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Wisconsin Communities Plan Brewers World Series PartiesSports — Oct 20, 2026Brewers fans can watch the World Series at gatherings across southeastern Wisconsin, including a two-day celebration in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward with giant-screen game broadcasts, food, drinks and a free baseball-themed pop-up. Other local venues are hosting watch parties as well, with some offering outdoor screens and special deals.

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Halloween Events and Pumpkin Waste Across North AmericaLifestyle — Oct 15, 2026Fall festivals across the region are bringing pumpkin displays, parades, contests, entertainment and family activities, including Pittsburgh’s giant-pumpkin festival and Ohio’s free-admission Circleville Pumpkin Show. Roanoke’s Fall on Main Street is set for Oct. 24, while Athens’ rescheduled Pumpkintown will bring temporary street closures and detours that day.

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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.

Eagles Set for 700th Home Game Against GiantsSports — Nov 4, 2026The Eagles host the Giants on Sunday in their 190th meeting, with Philadelphia marking broadcaster Merrill Reese’s 50 years in the radio booth and its 700th home game. New York is a road betting favorite in Philadelphia for the first time since 2009, a rare reversal as the teams meet after the Giants’ bye week.

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Giants Urged to Seek Jonathan Taylor Trade — Oct 20, 2026Former NFL players Andrew Whitworth and Don “Wink” Martindale have urged the Giants to pursue Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, arguing his arrival could address New York’s unsettled backfield and strengthen its bid to win the NFC East. Their recommendations come amid questions about the Giants’ current running backs and speculation that Indianapolis could consider trading Taylor.

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Giants Reportedly Eye Vita Vea Trade — 6dThe Giants are reportedly considering a trade for Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea after missing out on Jeffery Simmons, but Tampa Bay’s return to the NFC South race, Vea’s recent extension and the cost of moving him make a deal appear unlikely. Vea said he had not heard the latest rumors, while analysts have questioned whether his age, declining production and financial cost justify the draft capital New York would have to surrender.

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Gianni Nigro Pugliesi Releases Sicilian Novel of Mafia and Olive OrchardsEntertainment — 2dAuthor Gianni Nigro Pugliesi has released The Olive Tree: Blood Tears Vengeance, a Sicilian family saga about cousins Emilio and Remo, whose families are devastated by mafia violence. The novel follows their lives afterward as they grapple with grief, loyalty, justice and vengeance while rebuilding what was lost.

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Giant Leap Tops South Africa Office Design RankingBusiness — 20hGiant Leap ranked first in two new South African office-design lists, highlighting its combined furniture, lighting and fit-out services in Cape Town and Johannesburg and its renovation expertise. The rankings reflect demand for flexible, efficiently delivered workplace projects as companies adapt offices to hybrid work and lease changes.

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Priya Raman Ranking high in two lists suggests their lighting and furniture combos really stand out from competitors.

Nabers Pushes Back on FOX Criticism After Giants Win — 3dAfter the Giants beat the Eagles 19-11, Malik Nabers criticized Fox analyst Greg Olsen on Instagram for suggesting his frustrated body language reflected poor sportsmanship and a lack of support for teammates. Nabers denied being a bad teammate, while Olsen’s comments followed a tough game in which Nabers had five catches and dropped a late touchdown pass.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Eagles bench Tanner McKee to start Joe Milton against Giants — Nov 4, 2026The Eagles are benching Tanner McKee and will start Joe Milton against the Giants, hoping the change sparks an offense struggling through a six-game losing streak. The move follows McKee’s three losses as starter while Jalen Hurts is sidelined.

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Derek Foss Benching McKee after three starts puts too much blame on him when the whole offense has been bad.

Giants Agree to $46 Million Newsome Extension — Nov 3, 2026The New York Giants agreed to a three-year, $46 million extension with cornerback Greg Newsome II, including $32 million guaranteed, after he emerged as a standout in his first six games with the team.

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Nicole Hardy Newsome has been a shutdown corner since joining, so locking him up long term makes sense for the Giants defense.

Giants Remove Nine Players for Injured-List Returns — Nov 2, 2026The San Francisco Giants shed nine players from their 40-man roster, with five claimed by other clubs, two outrighted to Triple-A, one designated for assignment and Tristan Beck released. The moves cleared space to reinstate players from the 60-day injured list and meet the offseason roster limit after an injury-plagued season.

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Giants trade Furman to Nationals for Neubeck to clear roster space — Nov 2, 2026The San Francisco Giants traded infielder Nate Furman to the Washington Nationals for minor-league left-handed pitcher Tony Neubeck, clearing a spot on their 40-man roster ahead of a deadline. Furman struggled in 22 major-league games but hit well in Triple-A; Washington can develop his versatility while he has three option years remaining.

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Sam Okafor Neubeck looks like a useful lefty to add in the minors while Furman gives Washington a versatile guy they can develop with his options intact.

Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

Giannis triple-double powers Heat’s 145-125 NBA Cup win — Oct 30, 2026Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 31 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists, while Klay Thompson scored 25 as the Miami Heat beat a short-handed Indiana Pacers team 145-125 in their NBA Cup opener. Miami earned its second straight win after an 0-4 start, while Indiana played without injured Tyrese Haliburton and other key players.

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Sam Okafor Indiana was too thin without Haliburton and the others, you could tell it was an uphill battle the whole game.

Mariners Claim McCray as Giants Cut Five — Oct 29, 2026The Seattle Mariners claimed outfielder Grant McCray off waivers from the San Francisco Giants, adding the speedy 25-year-old to their 40-man roster. McCray struggled in his limited major-league time, and Seattle may use him as depth while he continues developing in the minors.

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Texans rally late but fall to Giants in overtimeSports — Oct 26, 2026The Houston Texans fell to the New York Giants 27–21 in overtime, dropping to 2–5 after an uneven performance marked by stalled offense, penalties and defensive breakdowns. C.J. Stroud’s late touchdown pass forced overtime, but Houston failed to score on its first possession; the loss further dims the team’s playoff prospects, while Tank Dell returned from a serious leg injury.

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Giants seek rushing fix before Texans clash — Oct 20, 2026The Giants head into their matchup with Houston facing questions at running back after Cam Skattebo’s fumbles cost him playing time and veteran Najee Harris was released, leaving Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary to compete for carries. New York also needs to support newly named starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy with a more effective ground game while managing Houston’s passing attack, including the expected return of Tank Dell.

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AI Giant Anthropic Warns Data Center Rush Could Inflate Local Natural Gas Prices — Oct 27, 2026Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic warned investors that data centers competing for natural gas could raise fuel prices in some areas.

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They Might Be Giants plan six-city 2027 tourEntertainment — Oct 26, 2026They Might Be Giants have extended their Bigger Show Tour into 2027 with multi-night West Coast stops in San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle, plus a Boise show. The concerts will feature album-focused first sets and career-spanning second sets; separate reports detail the band’s two Los Angeles performances at the Orpheum Theatre on March 12–13.

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Texans Lose to Giants, Fall to 2-5 — Oct 24, 2026Houston fell to 2-5 after a 27-21 overtime loss to the Giants, with penalties, missed tackles and poor third-down offense compounding its struggles. DeMeco Ryans called the repeated mistakes unacceptable and said changes may be needed, while critics argue coaching is a central part of the team’s broader underperformance.

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McCarthy leads Giants past Texans in debut — Oct 25, 2026J.J. McCarthy went 20 of 28 for 252 yards with no turnovers in his first Giants start as New York beat the Texans in overtime.

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Dana Whitfield The overtime win feels like a good sign for how the Giants handled the Texans.

Skattebo Expected Back in Giants' RB Rotation — Oct 23, 2026Cam Skattebo is expected to return to the Giants’ running back rotation against the Texans after a week of strong practice, following a benching tied to a costly fumble. With Najee Harris released, Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. are expected to lead the backfield, with Devin Singletary also available.

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