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Tennessee and Indiana women's teams stay unbeaten ahead of matchupsSports — 2dTennessee’s women’s team hosts Middle Tennessee State, while the men’s team is set to face Tennessee State after a 70-47 win over Radford. Indiana also hosts Tennessee Tech, with the Hoosiers entering unbeaten and leading the teams’ all-time series 5-0.

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Derek Foss Indiana's home edge over Tennessee Tech looks solid given their 5-0 series lead so far.

Durban Expected to Host Final MatchdaySports — 2dRomania and Poland are set to meet at Durban’s Kings Park Stadium in a closely contested competition, with every team having two wins and only two game weeks remaining. The matchup could shift the standings, where the teams are separated by narrow margins.

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Falcons Extend Edge Cameron Thomas Through 2029 — 1dThe Atlanta Falcons have signed edge rusher Cameron Thomas to a three-year extension worth up to $33 million, keeping him with the team through 2029. Thomas has become a key contributor after bouncing among several NFL teams, recording two sacks and 25 tackles in his first nine games with Atlanta.

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Rachel Meyers Paying up to 33 million for a guy who bounced around before feels like a smart bet if he keeps producing.

All Four NFC North Teams Could Reach PlayoffsSports — 3dNFL division races remain unsettled: one projection sees all four NFC North teams reaching the playoffs, while the NFC South remains a close, low-performing contest. Other analyses weigh current division leaders and Tampa Bay’s easier remaining schedule as teams position themselves for playoff spots.

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Microsoft consumer services recover after global outage, enterprise still monitoredTech — 20hMicrosoft said its consumer services had recovered after a global outage lasting more than a day, while it continued monitoring Microsoft 365 enterprise services and delayed email for stability. The disruption affected Outlook, Teams and other workplace tools; Microsoft said the recovery was ongoing and reported no indication the outage was malicious.

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Nicole Hardy Glad consumer services are back up but they should prioritize fixing enterprise tools like Teams and Outlook first.

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.

Detroit names PWHL team the Clutch with gear-inspired logoSports — 4dDetroit’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League team will be called the Detroit Clutch, with branding inspired by the city’s automotive heritage, Motown and its sports culture. Team officials and players said the identity reflects Detroit’s grit and innovation, though one local commentator criticized the logo as too dependent on its lettering to convey the team’s identity.

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FAA Ground Stop Puts College Game Kickoffs in DoubtSports — 1dA nationwide FAA ground stop tied to air-traffic communications problems disrupted college football travel: Auburn switched to a bus, Texas faced delays before its LSU game, and Washington remained grounded in Seattle ahead of its matchup with Michigan State. Alabama was unaffected because its team had already planned to travel by bus.

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Elena Vasquez Washington stuck on the ground in Seattle could throw off their whole schedule before facing Michigan State.

Volleyball Teams Prepare for Championship TournamentsSports — 3dVolleyball teams across several states are competing in postseason tournaments: South Range faced Versailles in an Ohio state semifinal, Dalton and Parkway prepared for the state final, and Millsaps targeted the Southern Athletic Association title. Great Falls CMR’s veteran team is emphasizing unity in its postseason run, while a video follows Barbe’s path to the state quarterfinals.

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Murray reportedly seeks trade from Pelicans — 1dDejounte Murray has requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans, and his agent and team officials are working on a resolution. The Suns have reportedly shown interest, with the Heat and Bucks also mentioned as possible destinations.

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Elena Vasquez The Pelicans front office needs to get real value back instead of letting this drag out all summer.

PWHL Reveals Names for Four Expansion TeamsSports — 4dThe PWHL unveiled names and logos for its four expansion teams: the Detroit Clutch, Hamilton Havoc, San Jose Sea Lions and Vegas Vanguards, with identities drawing on each community’s history and character. The teams will wear city-name jerseys in their inaugural season, with branded uniforms planned for the following season.

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Marcus Bell Vegas Vanguards feels a bit generic compared to the others but the expansion itself should help grow the league.

FAA Ground Stop Delays San Jose Sharks Flight to Utah GameSports — 1dAn FAA nationwide ground stop tied to communications problems at regional air traffic control centers delayed the Sharks’ scheduled flight from San Jose to Salt Lake City, leaving the team’s travel plans for its Saturday game uncertain. The Sharks eventually departed, according to a later report; the disruption also affected other travelers, including San Jose State’s football team.

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Rachel Meyers These FAA glitches are a reminder that even pro teams can't escape air traffic headaches that hit everyone.

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

Oilers Visit Leafs, Toronto Seeks Homestand WinSports — 1dThe 14-3-3 Edmonton Oilers visit the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs on a three-game winning streak, while Toronto has lost five straight at home and risks a record-setting winless homestand. The Oilers will also be looking to avoid a repeat of their previous meeting, a 7-2 Toronto win, as both teams face questions about execution and team play.

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Female Producing Duo Wins Historic Thalberg Award — 12hKiller Films co-founders Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will become the first female producing team and first independent producers to receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. The honor recognizes their decades of work and more than 100 film and television projects that helped shape independent cinema.

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Priya Raman This shows how much women have shaped indie cinema over the years.

Markkanen Out at Least Four Weeks With Hand Fractures — 3dUtah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen will miss at least a month with a non-displaced fracture in his right hand, after sitting out the team’s previous two games. His absence adds to Utah’s injury woes as the team struggles early in the season.

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Priya Raman Markkanen's four weeks out will hurt Utah badly given their early season struggles and other injuries.

Chelsea Beat Man City to Take WSL Lead — 1dChelsea host league leaders Manchester City in a pivotal Women’s Super League clash, with only two points separating the sides after Chelsea’s recent draws allowed City to move top. Both teams know a win could significantly shape the title race.

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Answer honestly and the AI sketches your soulmateQuizie — QuizNot who you think you want — who your answers say you need. The AI drafts the wanted poster.

Providence to Host Region’s First Pro Women’s TeamSports — 2dProvidence will host a UPSHOT League women’s basketball team beginning in May 2027, playing at Amica Mutual Pavilion as part of the league’s expansion and giving New England its first franchise. UPSHOT describes itself as an opportunity league that aims to give players a domestic path to professional development and a chance to reach the WNBA.

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Blues, Mammoth Set for Salt Lake Divisional GameSports — 3dUtah’s stronger offense, special teams and home form make the Mammoth the favored side against a Blues team that has struggled on the road. St. Louis is restoring Dalibor Dvorsky to the lineup, while Utah enters on the second night of a back-to-back.

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College Basketball Teams Set for Colorado MatchupsSports — 3dUndefeated Colorado hosts 2-1 Youngstown State on Saturday in the teams’ first-ever women’s basketball matchup. The Buffaloes bring defensive pressure and strong interior scoring, while the high-scoring Penguins will look to overcome early-season rebounding struggles.

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Defensive lapses raise over prospects for Penguins at SharksSports — 3dPittsburgh visits San Jose in a matchup of struggling teams with porous defenses, setting up the potential for a high-scoring game. Sharks standouts Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith and Ivar Stenberg lead the team in key offensive categories, while both projected goaltenders have struggled this season.

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U.S. Soccer Withdraws U-17 Team From Qatar World Cup Over Security ConcernsSports — 3dThe United States is withdrawing its under-17 men’s team from the FIFA World Cup in Qatar over security concerns amid escalating regional conflict. U.S. Soccer had not publicly announced the decision, though a person familiar with it confirmed the withdrawal to USA TODAY Sports.

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Chris Dalton Safety has to come first with a youth team, so withdrawing them from Qatar is the right move.

Texans Make No Major Moves at Trade DeadlineSports — 3dThe Texans made no moves before the NFL trade deadline, leaving their current roster—including running back Woody Marks—to carry the team through the rest of the season. Houston commentators are also debating whether the team should lean more heavily on its running game despite C.J. Stroud’s strong passing play.

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Alonso Earns All-MLB First Team After 43-Homer Season — 2dPete Alonso earned All-MLB First Team honors and finished fifth in American League MVP voting after a standout first season with Baltimore, leading the league with 43 home runs and 113 RBIs. Though the Orioles missed the playoffs, his performance made him a bright spot and a key player to build around.

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Kentucky adds recruits across five sportsSports — 2dKentucky’s football team is pursuing a first College Football Playoff berth as it faces Florida, while the Wildcats also build for the future with highly ranked 2027 recruits across several sports and a visit from elite offensive-line prospects. The Florida game carries postseason stakes for both teams: Kentucky likely needs to win out, while Florida is seeking bowl eligibility.

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Europe Seeks Role in Ukraine Peace Talks — 4dVolodymyr Zelensky urged European governments to choose, by the end of November, a unified representative or small team for peace negotiations with Russia and the United States, ideally at a Nov. 19 Berlin summit. He said Kyiv should be involved in the selection, as Europe remains divided over its role in the talks.

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