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Kessler scores 26 on 12-for-12, Lakers beat Warriors — Oct 22, 2026Walker Kessler made a historic Lakers debut, scoring 26 points on 12-for-12 shooting with nine rebounds and two blocks as Los Angeles beat Golden State 127-105. Luka Doncic led the new-look Lakers with 28 points, while Kessler’s performance matched rare franchise marks set by Wilt Chamberlain and Shaquille O’Neal.

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Dana Whitfield Seeing those Wilt and Shaq numbers pop up for a debut guy puts real pressure on Kessler to keep it going all season.

Keselowski Gets Release to Pursue 2027 NASCAR Rides — Oct 31, 2026Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing have agreed he can pursue a NASCAR Cup Series driving opportunity elsewhere for 2027, ending his active role in the team’s management. He says he has several potential offers but no deal yet; he plans to sell his 20% stake, though RFK said he will remain a passive investor under the agreement.

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Priya Raman I wonder which team he ends up signing with since he says there are already offers on the table.

Kessler returns to Utah amid contract tension with former team — Oct 24, 2026Walker Kessler says he’s eager to face the Utah Jazz, praising his former teammates and coach ahead of his first return to Utah since joining the Lakers in a sign-and-trade. He has opened the season strongly in Los Angeles, while Jazz fans’ reception remains uncertain after a departure shaped by contract tensions.

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LPGA Commissioner Calls Good Good Ad Fallout ‘Brutal’ — Oct 13, 2026LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler called Good Good Golf’s Callaway ad, which showed a man shoving a woman, “brutal” and “heartbreaking,” as it drew criticism for appearing to depict violence against women. The backlash cost Good Good its Callaway partnership and other sponsorships, retail placement and a TV series; Kessler condemned the ad while urging room for accountability and learning from mistakes, drawing a parallel to his own apology for canceling an LPGA tournament round.

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Tom Gallagher Kessler makes a fair point about accountability while still leaving room to learn. His own past apology shows how these situations can play out when handled directly.

Tampa Murder Defendant’s Cheesesteak Plea Offer RejectedWorld — Oct 27, 2026Robert Kessler, 74, offered to plead guilty to murder for a Philly cheesesteak, fries and a Pepsi; Judge Nick Nazaretian rejected the offer as improper.

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Jared Kim At 74 years old, maybe he just wanted one last good meal before facing the consequences.

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.

Lakers Begin Season Without LeBron James — Oct 19, 2026The retooled Lakers enter the 2026–27 season built around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, with coach JJ Redick expressing confidence in the roster’s talent, fit and depth after LeBron James’ departure. But analysts question whether the team can contend in a loaded Western Conference, citing lost contributors and unresolved perimeter-defense weaknesses despite Walker Kessler’s arrival.

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10 Years Later, ‘Fact Checker’ Glenn Kessler Is Still In Denial About The Russia Collusion Hoax1 source — Oct 23, 2026

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Maya Lindstrom It's frustrating that fact checkers like Kessler still won't accept the Durham report showed the collusion claims lacked real evidence from the start.

Five Nashville Creatives Detail Paths Through Grief and Career SetbacksEntertainment — Oct 19, 2026Nashville Voyager profiles five local creatives: author Gaea S. Thompson, actor Keshawn Lee Kinslow, painter and educator Melissa Newman, floral entrepreneur Gail Wall, and conductor Daniel Krenz. Their stories trace paths shaped by grief, professional obstacles, caregiving and family, and a shared commitment to creative work and community.