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Saint Louis scores 125 points in 62-point win over Northern KentuckySports — 4dSaint Louis routed Northern Kentucky 125-63, led by Trey Green’s 22 points and seven three-pointers. In separate matchup previews, Saint Louis was described as having the statistical edge at home, while Northern Kentucky was coming off a 104-67 loss to Texas A&M.

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650,000 Attend Pope Leo’s Saints-Focused Córdoba Mass — 2dPope Leo XIV urged Catholics to pursue holiness and share their faith, pointing to Argentina’s saints as examples during an outdoor Mass in Córdoba attended by about 650,000 people. He praised figures including St. José Gabriel del Rosario Brochero for combining evangelization with service to others.

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Nicole Hardy Brochero's mix of preaching and helping the poor sets a practical example worth following.

Watson Set to Start for Browns Against Texans — 5dDeshaun Watson is inactive for the Browns’ game against the Saints despite clearing concussion protocol, leaving Shedeur Sanders to make his first start of the season with Dillon Gabriel as backup. The Saints will also sit defensive tackle Christen Miller, while several Browns listed with injuries are available.

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TCU nears deal for reigning A-10 Player of Year Robbie Avila — 21hTCU is nearing a deal to add Robbie Avila, the reigning Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, after he received a preliminary injunction for a fifth season of eligibility but could not return to Saint Louis because of roster limits. The 6-foot-10 center is expected to add size and experience to the Horned Frogs’ frontcourt.

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Nicole Hardy Avila brings real frontcourt size and leadership that TCU needs after that fifth-year ruling.

Saints Beat Browns 23-22 in Overtime — 4dThe New Orleans Saints beat the Cleveland Browns 23-22 in overtime, with kicker Charlie Smyth’s extra point after the winning touchdown providing the decisive margin. Cleveland quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ two-point attempt fell incomplete after the Browns chose to go for the win, capping a penalty-filled game and leaving Cleveland at 5-4.

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Jared Kim Saints got lucky with that extra point holding up after all those penalties. Browns really should have run it on the two-point try.

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.

Jaguars Acquire Davon Godchaux From Saints — 5dThe 2-5 Saints face a trade-deadline choice between pursuing a weak division with defensive upgrades and prioritizing a longer rebuild. They have traded defensive tackle Davon Godchaux to Jacksonville for a reported sixth-round pick, while weighing whether to move more future draft capital for veteran help.

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Missouri and Saint Louis renew basketball rivalry after 24 yearsSports — Nov 5, 2026Missouri and Saint Louis meet in a rare in-state rivalry matchup and early-season test, with both teams coming off season-opening wins. Missouri’s offensive efficiency and returning star Mark Mitchell give the Tigers an edge, while Saint Louis gains veteran Robby Avila after he was cleared to return.

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Saints release 2023 third-round pick Kendre Miller before Week 9 — 5dThe New Orleans Saints released running back Kendre Miller, whose injury-disrupted tenure and limited production—including 2.8 yards per carry this season—led the team to move on. New Orleans will rely on Alvin Kamara and Audric Estime, with possible help from practice-squad backs, as it prepares to face Cleveland.

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Browns Yet to Name Starter for Houston Game — 5dA joking, ambiguous comment by Shedeur Sanders about the Saints’ defense became bulletin-board material in New Orleans, though Sanders later said he meant no disrespect and apologized if his words were taken out of context. In his first start of the season, he threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns, but Cleveland lost 23-22, and Saints defensive tackle Khristian Boyd mocked Sanders’ signature celebration after a sack.

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Saints reportedly fire run-game coordinator — Nov 2, 2026The New Orleans Saints fired run game coordinator T.J. Paganetti after their bye week amid persistent rushing struggles, including an 18-yard performance in their latest loss. Paganetti joined the staff in 2025 after coaching with the Eagles; the Saints have not said who will take over his duties.

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College basketball odds listed for Marquette-Michigan and four other gamesSports — 2dThe pages cover college basketball betting matchups involving Saint Peter’s and South Carolina, IU Indy and Southern Indiana, Marquette and Michigan, South Dakota State and Valparaiso, and Colorado and San Diego. Sports Betting Dime says its odds are for entertainment and not wagers, and advises users to follow local gambling laws.

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Sam Okafor Valparaiso looks like a trap bet against South Dakota State at those numbers.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Smyth to start as Saints kicker against BrownsSports — Nov 4, 2026The New Orleans Saints released kicker Daniel Carlson after an inconsistent start and named Charlie Smyth, an Irish former Gaelic footballer, to kick against the Cleveland Browns. Smyth returns from the practice squad after making 12 of 16 field goals and all 13 extra points in six appearances for New Orleans last season.

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Judge grants Saint Louis forward injunction for fifth college season — Nov 5, 2026A Missouri judge granted Saint Louis basketball star Robbie Avila a preliminary injunction to play a fifth college season, allowing the Billikens to exceed the NCAA’s 15-player roster limit while the case proceeds. The ruling clears Avila to return for a high-profile matchup with Missouri and adds to a broader wave of athlete challenges to NCAA eligibility rules.

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Maya Lindstrom This extra season for Avila after all the eligibility chaos feels justified, though it still tilts the roster rules in Saint Louis's favor.

Saints Release Carlson, Claim Estime Off Waivers — Nov 3, 2026The Saints released kicker Daniel Carlson after he made 8 of 12 field goals, with all four misses coming from 50 yards or more, and claimed running back Audric Estime off waivers to add depth to their backfield. Charlie Smyth, currently on the practice squad, is a possible replacement for Carlson.

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All Saints’ Day and 250 Years of Mission San Juan Capistrano1 source — Nov 1, 2026

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Sam Okafor Mission San Juan Capistrano's 250 years on All Saints Day highlights its deep roots in California history.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Browns’ Offense, Run Defense Falter in Saints LossSports — 3dThe Browns’ recent losses have exposed persistent problems, including a run defense vulnerable to opponents exploiting its aggressive line movement and an offense still hampered by inconsistent blocking, rushing and penalties. Cleveland has nevertheless shown promise through explosive plays from Shedeur Sanders and its young skill players, leaving the team’s 5-4 start a mix of progress and unfinished work.

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Saints Open Tyson’s Return Window, Banks Practices — Nov 4, 2026Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson returned to practice after a hamstring injury, beginning his 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve; his return could add a needed receiving option alongside Chris Olave. Offensive tackle Kelvin Banks also resumed practice after ankle surgery, though neither player is guaranteed to be available for Sunday’s game against the Browns.

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Pope Leo XIV Calls Holiness Universal Vocation — Nov 1, 2026Pope Leo XIV said during his All Saints’ Day Angelus that holiness is a universal calling, not a privilege for a select few. He celebrated both canonized saints and the countless people known only to God, whose lives of love, justice and peace reveal the presence of God’s kingdom.

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NFL Week 9 Games Produce Team and Player GradesSports — 4dWeek 9 NFL coverage assessed player and team performances, including PFF grades for the Eagles, Patriots and Saints, alongside a leaguewide review of results and contenders’ trade-deadline outlooks. A separate midseason report card highlighted sharply mixed fortunes across the league, from the Bills’ strong start to struggles by winless or underperforming teams.

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Saints Rookie Jordyn Tyson May Return Next Week — Nov 1, 2026Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, sidelined all season by a hamstring injury, is nearing his NFL debut and could return as soon as next week against the Browns. His availability is not certain, but his return would bolster New Orleans’ passing game as the 2-5 team looks to improve its fortunes.

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Actress Susan Saint James Dies After Battling Pancreatic Cancer — Oct 27, 2026Actress Susan Saint James died Monday after battling pancreatic cancer, a rep for the actress confirmed to People. Saint James, best known for her roles in the TV series “Kate & Al… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Buccaneers Seek Sole NFC South Lead Against BearsSports — 6dThe Buccaneers moved into sole possession of first place in the NFC South after the Saints beat the Browns and the Panthers and Falcons lost; a win over the Bears would strengthen Tampa Bay’s lead. Separately, Chicago could take over first place in the NFC North with a win over Tampa Bay followed by a Vikings loss to Buffalo.

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Five Men’s Cross-Country Teams Win Conference TitlesSports — Oct 31, 2026Men’s cross-country teams from Harvard, Gonzaga, Wake Forest, Saint Joseph’s and Hartford captured their respective conference championships. Harvard ended a 54-year Ivy League title drought, while Wake Forest won its third ACC crown in five years and Saint Joseph’s defended its GNAC title.

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Halloween Fights Draw Police Responses Across CitiesWorld — Nov 1, 2026Fights disrupted Halloween celebrations in Verona, Pennsylvania, Wilmington, North Carolina, and downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota; the Verona altercation sent one man to the hospital, while Wilmington police said officers used nonlethal force and were investigating. In Saint Paul, police cleared an event after reports of a fight, broken glass and suspected gunfire, but found no evidence that shots were fired; no arrests were reported there.

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