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Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos, Chock Chapple End EngagementEntertainment — 1dJoan Vassos and Chock Chapple have ended their two-year engagement after realizing they weren’t the right match, despite sharing major family milestones and supporting each other through health challenges. Vassos says the relationship helped her grow, understand what she needs in a partner, and recognize she can fall in love again.

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Maya Lindstrom Joan coming out stronger and open to love again after the health struggles is the part that stands out most in this split.

Spurs rout Warriors 123-85 without Curry — 1dThe Warriors were routed 123-85 by the Spurs in their first game without injured Stephen Curry, as rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scored three points on 1-of-13 shooting and said he was deeply shaken by the loss. Golden State will need the rookie and the rest of its rotation to regroup and adjust during Curry’s absence.

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Tom Gallagher The Spurs took full advantage without Curry, Warriors looked completely out of sync on both ends.

Butler Eyes G League Rehab Game in ACL Recovery — 2dJimmy Butler says he plans to play at least one game for the Santa Cruz Warriors as he rehabs a torn right ACL before returning to Golden State. His NBA comeback date remains uncertain, while Warriors coach Steve Kerr supports the unusual G League game plan.

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Marcus Smart Ejected After Punching Charles Bassey — 3dHouston guard Marcus Smart was ejected Wednesday after officials reviewed his punch at Golden State center Charles Bassey late in the third quarter and ruled it a flagrant 2. The incident came with the Rockets leading and left Houston without Smart for the remainder of the game.

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Derek Foss Smart had no business throwing a punch there, even with the lead. Houston paid for it by finishing without their guard.

Sabres host Golden Knights in Jack Eichel reunion — Nov 7, 2026Buffalo hosts Vegas as the Sabres look to extend a recent surge after winning four of five, while the Golden Knights arrive with two straight wins and five points from their road trip. The matchup also renews the storyline around Jack Eichel, who has excelled against his former team even as Buffalo has won the teams’ last three meetings.

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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.

Patrick, Brittany Mahomes Expect Fourth Child — 4dPatrick and Brittany Mahomes announced they are expecting their fourth child, sharing family photos on social media. Their three children—Sterling, Bronze and Golden—will become older siblings; the couple has not shared a due date.

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Jared Kim Four kids means a full house but the Mahomes seem prepared for it based on the photos they shared.

Tulsa upsets No. 20 Oklahoma State 64-62 in overtime for first top-25 win — 3dTulsa stunned No. 20 Oklahoma State 64-62 in overtime, earning the first victory over a ranked opponent in the program’s history. Mady Cartwright led Tulsa with 17 points, while the Golden Hurricane held the Cowgirls to 33% shooting.

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LePage Flips Maine House Seat in Ranked-Choice Count — 2dRepublican Paul LePage won Maine’s 2nd Congressional District after ranked-choice tabulation gave him 50.81% of the vote, defeating Democrat Matt Dunlap and flipping the seat held by retiring Rep. Jared Golden. Though Dunlap had conceded, state law required the count because neither candidate initially surpassed 50%.

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Jared Kim The law made the right call finishing the tabulation even after Dunlap conceded since neither hit the threshold at first.

Messi Becomes First to Win Consecutive MLS Golden Boots — Nov 6, 2026Lionel Messi won his second consecutive MLS Golden Boot with 26 goals, becoming the first player in league history to claim the scoring title in back-to-back seasons. He also recorded 17 assists as Inter Miami topped the league with 80 goals, though the team let a 3-0 lead slip in a 3-3 draw with Charlotte to close the regular season.

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Nets, Pelicans set to meet after blowouts — 4dThe Pelicans and Nets meet Wednesday in New Orleans looking to rebound from blowout losses: New Orleans fell by 51 points to Golden State, while Brooklyn lost by 37 to Dallas. The Pelicans are 4-7 and have dropped three straight; the rebuilding Nets are 2-8, with both teams seeking better defense and more consistent play.

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UCLA Sets Record With 69-Point Win Over Arkansas-Pine Bluff — 3dUCLA beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 106-37, setting a program record with a 69-point margin and improving to 3-0. The Bruins’ defense held the Golden Lions to nine first-half points, matching a school record, while Nikola Kusturica scored 17 and Trent Perry had 11 points and 11 assists.

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Sam Okafor A 69-point margin sets a new standard for the program and highlights their offensive firepower this year.

Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Warriors’ Will Richard out indefinitely with torn thumb ligament — 6dWarriors guard Will Richard has a torn UCL in his left thumb and is out indefinitely, with no recovery timetable announced. The second-year guard has provided valuable rotation minutes and perimeter defense as Golden State won seven straight games.

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Jared Kim Richard's defense helped spark those seven wins, hope the thumb isn't a long-term issue for the rotation.

Magic, Kings seek to end losing streaks — 6dThe struggling Kings and Magic meet Tuesday seeking to end losing streaks, with Sacramento having lost three straight and Orlando four. Orlando will be shorthanded, while its strong offensive-rebounding performance against Golden State could be tested by a Kings team that has limited opponents’ second chances.

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Golden Arrows coach Ncikazi addresses alleged Pirates rift — Nov 4, 2026Golden Arrows coach Mandla Ncikazi declined to confirm or deny reports of a rift with former Orlando Pirates colleague Abdeslam Ouaddou, saying he would not publicly discuss problems at past or current clubs. He said he has a responsibility to protect the working environments of both employers after leaving Pirates to take Arrows’ head-coaching job.

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Rachel Meyers Coaches should focus on their current team instead of rehashing past club problems like this.

No. 20 Michigan Looks to Avoid Second Straight Loss vs MarquetteSports — 5dMarquette, off to a 2-0 start after dominant wins over lower-level opponents, visits 1-1 Michigan, which is coming off an 85-77 loss to UConn. Marquette’s defensive strength and rebounding could keep the game close, while Michigan will look to improve its poor 3-point shooting and handle the Golden Eagles’ pressure.

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Warriors' Porzingis steps away from basketball indefinitely — Nov 6, 2026Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis is stepping away from basketball to prioritize his health after his body failed to respond as expected during his preparations to play. He said he will work with the team on a solution, but did not say whether the break is permanent.

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Chris Dalton The Warriors invested in him and this break could hurt their frontcourt plans if it drags on.

Trump Draft-Deferment Statue Erected on National Mall — 5dThe anonymous art group Secret Handshake erected “The Foot Soldier,” a golden statue of President Trump rubbing his foot on the National Mall ahead of Veterans Day. The installation satirizes the bone-spur diagnosis that exempted him from Vietnam-era military service and includes a bone-spur mascot named Toey.

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Durkin’s Buzzer-Beater Lifts Minnesota Past Cincinnati 63-61 — 5dBobby Durkin hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to give Minnesota a 63-61 comeback win over Cincinnati, keeping the Golden Gophers unbeaten. Kyan Evans led Minnesota with 26 points and 10 rebounds, while the Bearcats missed two late one-and-one free-throw opportunities before Durkin’s winner.

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Jared Kim Cincinnati blew it missing those late free throws, Durkin picked the perfect time to drain that three.

Golden Globe-Winning Actress Elke Sommer Dies at 85 — Oct 29, 2026Elke Sommer died of heart failure at 85 at her Bel Air home; known for A Shot in the Dark with Peter Sellers and a Golden Globe for The Prize.

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Valkyries Win First WNBA Title in Game 7 — Nov 1, 2026Atlanta fell 68-63 to the Golden State Valkyries in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals, coming within one win of a title as Golden State claimed its first championship. Angel Reese says the Dream will return, and much of Atlanta’s playoff core is under contract for next season.

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Stanford hosts Oakland for late nonconference basketball matchupSports — Nov 5, 2026Stanford is set to host Oakland in a nonconference men’s basketball matchup, with the Cardinal coming off a 20-13 season and the Golden Grizzlies a 16-16 campaign. The other relevant report provides streaming information for the game.

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Marquette routs Detroit Mercy 93-32Sports — Nov 6, 2026Marquette men’s basketball dominated Detroit Mercy 93-32, forcing 20 turnovers and holding the Titans to 13 second-half points. Alex Egbuonu led the Golden Eagles with 16 points as Marquette improved to 2-0.

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Packers rout Patriots, remain NFC North last — Nov 7, 2026Green Bay’s 45-27 road win over New England showcased Jordan Love’s prolific passing and the production of receivers Christian Watson and Matthew Golden, strengthening the Packers’ case as an NFC contender. But at 6-3, they remain last in a historically competitive NFC North, leaving little room for error as they pursue the division.

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Tennessee Tech leads all-time series as it hosts VMI for HomecomingSports — Nov 6, 2026Tennessee Tech hosts VMI for Homecoming, with the Golden Eagles entering on a 6-1 ATS run over their last seven games and a 5-1 ATS record in their last six as underdogs. Their recent games on turf have also leaned under, going under the total in five of the past six.

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