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FAA Ground Stop Puts College Game Kickoffs in DoubtSports — 3hA 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.

Chiefs Monitor Walker Ahead of Falcons Game — 6hChiefs running back Kenneth Walker is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Falcons after missing practice with groin tightness, putting his anticipated rushing duel with Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson in doubt. Coach Andy Reid said the team will assess Walker through Saturday; rookie Emmett Johnson is next in line if Walker cannot play.

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Sam Okafor If Johnson draws the start he needs to show he can handle a full workload without Walker there to spell him.

Stephen Curry Exits Early With Abdominal Soreness, Ruled Out by Warriors — 1dStephen Curry left Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets early in the first quarter after grabbing his right side. The Warriors ruled him out for the rest of the game with right abdominal soreness.

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Nicole Hardy Curry grabbing his side early like that makes me worry this could linger and affect the team's rhythm without him.

Canucks try to end six-game skid against Rangers — 1dThe struggling Vancouver Canucks host the New York Rangers looking to end a six-game skid after managing just six shots through the first two periods of their latest loss. New York arrives in better form and with a stronger defensive profile, while Vancouver needs a full-game effort to halt its slide.

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Louisiana Postpones UNC-Wilmington Game Over Player ShortageSports — 1dLouisiana postponed its men’s basketball game against UNC-Wilmington because illness and other absences left the Ragin’ Cajuns without enough available players. The teams plan to reschedule the nonconference matchup.

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Jared Kim Tough break for Louisiana, but postponing makes sense when they can't field a full roster due to illness.

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.

Avalanche Lose MacKinnon, Makar to Injuries — 1dAvalanche stars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar left Thursday’s game against Ottawa with lower-body injuries and did not return, leaving Colorado without two of its leading scorers. The team had no immediate injury details as it faced concern ahead of its next game.

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Marcus Bell These lower body injuries always worry me when the schedule stays this tight.

NBA Games Scheduled Across November 11 SlateSports — 2dOrlando is favored by 4.5 points on the road against Utah, which is trying to snap a nine-game losing streak. Both previews favor the Magic, citing their recent improvement and strong road record against the spread alongside Utah’s struggles to cover.

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Bucks-Knicks, Jazz-Heat Games Scheduled Tuesday — 4dThe surging New York Knicks host the struggling Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday as heavy favorites, with New York riding a three-game winning streak and Milwaukee mired in a six-game skid. Coverage highlights Milwaukee’s absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo and differing views on whether the Bucks can keep the game within the large spread.

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Oilers beat Flyers 3-2, McDavid extends 20-game streak — 1dEvan Bouchard scored 47 seconds into overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers after Zach Hyman’s two goals put Edmonton ahead 2-0 and Tyson Foerster and Travis Sanheim rallied Philadelphia to force overtime. The Flyers showed a united effort despite recent turmoil, but missed chances as they extended their point streak to three games; Connor McDavid’s season-opening point streak reached 20 games.

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Elena Vasquez Flyers showed real fight coming back from 2-0 down, but those missed chances in overtime are what really hurt them.

Rubio’s Game Flights Reportedly Cost Over $1.2M — 2dSecretary of State Marco Rubio’s trips on government aircraft to University of Florida football games, including 15 trips the State Department classified as personal, have cost taxpayers more than $1.2 million, according to a Washington Post analysis. Rubio says he will continue attending family events; ethics experts question the stewardship of public funds, while officials have not disclosed how much he reimbursed.

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Jets Seek Fifth Straight Win at Stars — 2dWinnipeg visits Dallas on Thursday riding a four-game winning streak, capped by a 4-2 win over New Jersey in which Dawson Mercer and Kyle Connor each scored twice. The Stars are also in strong form, going 3-0-1 over their last four games.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Mike Tirico Misses NFL Broadcast, Delays 300th Game — 5dMike Tirico will miss NBC’s Sunday Night Football broadcast of the Buccaneers-Bears game because of a health issue. Noah Eagle will fill in, and Tirico said he expects to return for next Sunday’s game.

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Tom Gallagher Hope Tirico recovers quickly so he doesn't have to wait much longer for that milestone 300th broadcast.

Trail Blazers Snap Thunder’s Four-Game Winning Streak, 123-103 — 3dThe Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game skid with a 123-103 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, ending Oklahoma City’s four-game winning streak. Damian Lillard scored 25 points and fueled Portland’s decisive third-quarter surge, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points but struggled from the field.

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Oregon’s Win Revives Playoff HopesSports — 4dHigh school football district and subregional championship games are approaching in northeastern Pennsylvania, with several rematches on the schedule. College football conference title races are also tightening, as contenders navigate key remaining games and tiebreakers; Baylor’s upcoming game against BYU could affect both teams’ College Football Playoff hopes.

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Culpo Brings Five-Week-Old Son to 49ers Game — 4dOlivia Culpo brought newborn son Roman and daughter Colette to the 49ers’ game against the Raiders, marking Roman’s first time watching his father, Christian McCaffrey, play. After the game, the family joined McCaffrey on the field, with Culpo sharing moments from their outing on social media.

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What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

Hornets' Brandon Miller Out Again Against Suns — 2dBrandon Miller will miss a second straight game against Phoenix with a hip/groin injury, leaving the injury-plagued Hornets short-handed. Grant Williams is listed as probable and could make his season debut, offering Charlotte a potential boost as it begins a four-game road trip.

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Sabres Seek to Extend Streak Against Slumping Blackhawks — 2dThe Buffalo Sabres visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, Nov. 12, with the game scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+; Buffalo’s and Chicago’s regional broadcasts are listed as MSG-B and CHSN. Chicago is trying to end a six-game losing streak, while Buffalo won the teams’ previous meeting 4-3; Tage Thompson and Connor Bedard are among the players to watch.

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SEC, Big Ten to End Championship Games in 2026Sports — 5dThe SEC will end its football championship game after the 2026 edition, citing the College Football Playoff’s expansion to 24 teams. The Atlanta game, scheduled for Dec. 5, will be the event’s 35th and final contest after a run dating to 1992.

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Chicago Fire to Host Charlotte FC in MLS Playoff Series OpenerSports — 5dChicago Fire FC, the Eastern Conference’s No. 4 seed, will host No. 5 Charlotte FC in Game 1 of their best-of-three MLS Cup Playoffs series on Nov. 22 at SeatGeek Stadium; Game 2 is Nov. 28 in Charlotte, with a decisive Game 3 back in Bridgeview on Dec. 2 if needed. Tied matches go directly to penalty kicks, and the winner of two games advances to the conference semifinals.

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Priya Raman Charlotte can pull an upset if they defend well away from home in the first game.

Five US Arcades Showcase Classic GamesLifestyle — 4dThese retro arcades offer a range of nostalgic experiences across the country, from Georgia’s Portal Pinball Arcade, where one admission buys unlimited play, to Colorado’s Manitou Springs Penny Arcade, with more than 500 games and rides, many still costing a quarter. Other featured spots in Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Arizona promise classic games and immersive throwback atmosphere.

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No. 1 Florida Beats Florida State 81-72Sports — 4dNo. 1 Florida and undefeated Florida State meet in a sold-out in-state rivalry game in Tallahassee, with both teams looking to stay unbeaten. The game tips at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2, with streaming options including ESPN+ and Fubo.

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California Players’ NBA Histories Cover Warriors, Nets, Celtics — 3dProfiles of California-born NBA players who suited up for their teams highlight Warriors Phil Chenier and Jud Buechler, Nets Justin Hamilton, and Celtics Mark Acres. Their reported team averages ranged from Chenier’s 3.2 points per game to Hamilton’s 6.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.

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Rutgers routs NJIT 101-64Sports — 3dRutgers routed NJIT 101-64 behind 17 points each from Tariq Francis and Lino Mark, while Nebraska enters its football matchup with the Scarlet Knights desperate to end a four-game losing streak and secure bowl eligibility. Nebraska has won all seven previous meetings, though their last three games were decided by one score.

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Panthers' Vilmanis exits after Wilson boarding hit — 6dFlorida Panthers winger Sandis Vilmanis left Saturday’s game against Washington after Capitals forward Tom Wilson hit him from behind into the boards. Wilson received a five-minute major and game misconduct, while Vilmanis was ruled out for the remainder of the game and his status for Florida’s next matchup remained uncertain.

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Tom Gallagher Vilmanis looked shaken up after that hit, and Florida will need to monitor his status closely before the next game.