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Allen's Fifth Triple-Double Leads Alabama Past Arkansas State — 5dNo. 20 Alabama beat Arkansas State 101-86, powered by Amari Allen’s 16-point, 13-rebound, 11-assist performance—the fifth triple-double in program history. The Crimson Tide also grabbed a program-best 25 offensive rebounds in the Nate Oats era, helping overcome a slow shooting start.

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Elena Vasquez Those 25 offensive rebounds in one game is a tough stat to overcome for any defense.

Ryan Weiss signs Padres one-year deal — 1dThe San Diego Padres signed right-hander Ryan Weiss to a one-year contract with a club option for 2028, making him the first major league free agent to agree to a deal this offseason. Weiss, who struggled in his 2026 MLB debut with Houston but finished strong at Triple-A, will compete for a roster spot and could provide pitching depth.

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Derek Foss Weiss struggled early with Houston but the option year gives the Padres a low-risk shot at depth if he rebounds.

Hawks Rally Past Nets 124-121 After 17-Point Deficit — 4dThe Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-121, extending their winning streak to four and leaving Brooklyn 2-7 after another late-game collapse. Jalen Johnson scored 30 for Atlanta, while Day’Ron Sharpe recorded his first career triple-double and Mikel Brown Jr. sparked a late Nets surge.

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Nicole Hardy Jalen Johnson dropping 30 was the difference. Atlanta's streak feels earned after grinding out that comeback.

Nuggets and Pacers meet in Mexico City during Día de Muertos — 6dThe Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers meet in Mexico City for an NBA game held during Día de Muertos, with Nikola Jokić coming off a 32-point triple-double in Denver’s win over Toronto. Indiana, which recently ended a five-game skid, will be without injured star Tyrese Haliburton as it looks to challenge the 4-3 Nuggets.

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LeBron Scores Eight Points in 76ers Loss to Cavaliers — Nov 5, 2026LeBron James urged the 8-1 Philadelphia 76ers to focus on building consistency rather than talking about the NBA Finals, despite the team’s strong start and historical trends that have fueled championship expectations. Philadelphia beat Detroit 112-106 behind Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid, while James contributed a near triple-double.

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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.

Boozer Sets Frontcourt Record in Grizzlies’ 124-103 Win — Oct 30, 2026Rookie Cameron Boozer recorded his first NBA triple-double with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124-103 to improve to 5-0. At 19, Boozer became the youngest player to post a triple-double in a win and the youngest frontcourt player to reach the mark; Portland’s Ja Morant left with a hamstring injury.

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Marcus Bell Morant leaving with a hamstring hurts Portland's chances even more after that lopsided loss.

Orioles claim four players off waivers ahead of roster deadline — Nov 2, 2026The Orioles reshuffled their 40-man roster, claiming four players off waivers while outfielder Leody Taveras elected free agency and Heston Kjerstad, Yosver Zulueta and Yohel Pozo were outrighted to Triple-A. Baltimore also extended a qualifying offer to free-agent pitcher Trevor Rogers, who is expected to decline and test the market.

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Giants trade Furman to Nationals for Neubeck to clear roster space — Nov 2, 2026The San Francisco Giants traded infielder Nate Furman to the Washington Nationals for minor-league left-handed pitcher Tony Neubeck, clearing a spot on their 40-man roster ahead of a deadline. Furman struggled in 22 major-league games but hit well in Triple-A; Washington can develop his versatility while he has three option years remaining.

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Sam Okafor Neubeck looks like a useful lefty to add in the minors while Furman gives Washington a versatile guy they can develop with his options intact.

Grizzlies’ 5-0 Start Marks Franchise Rarity — Oct 30, 2026The young Memphis Grizzlies have surged to a surprising 5-0 start, among the NBA’s last undefeated teams, after a major roster rebuild. Rookie Cameron Boozer has made an immediate impact, recording a triple-double in the win over Portland, while Ty Jerome has helped lead the team’s strong start.

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Marcus Bell Ty Jerome has been key in keeping Memphis undefeated so far, though sustaining this pace all season will be the real test.

F1 United States Grand Prix Opens Americas Triple-Header — Oct 20, 2026Formula 1’s United States Grand Prix opens the Americas triple-header at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas on a traditional, no-Sprint weekend, where teams face a mix of fast corners, elevation changes, and slower traction zones; Pirelli has selected the C2, C3 and C4 tires. Max Verstappen is viewed as the race favorite, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli has a narrow path to clinching the title in Austin, and McLaren arrives looking to rebound from a difficult stretch.

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Giannis triple-double powers Heat’s 145-125 NBA Cup win — Oct 30, 2026Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 31 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists, while Klay Thompson scored 25 as the Miami Heat beat a short-handed Indiana Pacers team 145-125 in their NBA Cup opener. Miami earned its second straight win after an 0-4 start, while Indiana played without injured Tyrese Haliburton and other key players.

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Sam Okafor Indiana was too thin without Haliburton and the others, you could tell it was an uphill battle the whole game.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Twins hire Reith as pitching coach after 4.56 ERA season — Oct 14, 2026The Minnesota Twins hired Brian Reith, who spent the past five seasons coaching the Tampa Bay Rays’ Triple-A Durham pitchers, as their new major-league pitching coach after moving on from Pete Maki and assistant pitching coach Luis Ramirez. The team also promoted Ben Myers from its Triple-A staff to assistant athletic trainer.

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ELEKTROS evaluates unverified lithium property in upstate New YorkBusiness — Oct 25, 2026Global lithium demand could more than triple by 2050, requiring major growth in mining, refining and recycling. Against that backdrop, ELEKTROS is evaluating—but has not acquired or verified a resource at—a prospective New York lithium property, which could offer a domestic supply opportunity but still faces geological, economic, permitting and processing hurdles.

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Maya Lindstrom Upstate New York has enough environmental rules already, adding lithium mining might not be worth the risk.

Milliken Water Bills Nearly Triple After Rate HikePolitics — Oct 26, 2026Residents in Colorado and elsewhere are facing higher utility costs, from sharply increased water bills after smart-meter installations in Milliken to proposed electric, water, sewer and sanitation rate hikes in West Plains. Broader pressures include rising energy rates tied to infrastructure needs, while some Arizona utilities still keep water bills below the national average despite drought and rising costs.

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Brewers Win World Series Opener After 44 Years — Oct 22, 2026Milwaukee beat Tampa Bay 3-2 in World Series Game 1, with Christian Yelich’s first-inning RBI triple helping the Brewers take an early lead. Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca to escape a ninth-inning jam after a replay overturned what appeared to be the final out.

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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

Four MLB teams demote players, including a 32-homer Triple-A slugger — Sep 6, 2026Several MLB teams announced demotions to Triple-A as the season winds down: Detroit sent pitching prospect Andrew Sears back to Toledo after a Guardians series, Seattle optioned veteran Patrick Wisdom to Triple-A amid a slump, Houston moved Kai-Wei Teng to Triple-A and recalled Miguel Ullola to bolster the bullpen, and Los Angeles demoted Kyle Hurt to Triple-A while continuing a winning streak.

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Bron Breakker Rumble plans reconsidered — Jul 21, 2026WWE’s Netflix series WWE Unreal reveals that Bron Breakker was originally planned to win the 2026 Royal Rumble and go on to WrestleMania, but Triple H and the creative team stopped the push amid fears of fan backlash and being perceived as shoving him down fans’ throats, leading to Roman Reigns winning after roster changes. The discussions highlight the ongoing effort to elevate Breakker beyond being “the next Steiner” and avoid a 2015-style backlash, with executives weighing his potential once the spotlight shifts away from immediate title plans.

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Raspberry Pi Profit Triples, Revenue Surges 90% — Sep 24, 2026Raspberry Pi pretax profit more than tripled to $19.6 million in H1 2026 as revenue surged 90% to $256.9 million; shares rose 7%.

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Rachel Meyers The backlog doubling to 2.6 million units points to serious demand growth beyond just hobbyists.

Reds Option Struggling Leadoff Hitter Friedl to Triple-A — Sep 19, 2026Reds optioned TJ Friedl to Triple-A on Sept. 19, 2026 after he hit .172; Francona called the second demotion this season the hard part of adding Cabrera.

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Rachel Meyers Francona called it the hard part of adding Cabrera and I agree, though the Reds need better production from the top of the order right now.