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RedBird taps ex-Big 12 chief Yormark to run new Milan sports platform
Business
— 6h
RedBird Capital launched Milan Sports & Entertainment, an integrated platform for its sports, venue and entertainment investments in the city, with AC Milan and its planned 71,500-seat stadium at the center. Former Brooklyn Nets executive Brett Yormark will lead the company as CEO, which is also pursuing broader sports and entertainment opportunities in Milan.
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Dana Whitfield
Yormark's experience with the Nets should help RedBird push that big new stadium project forward for AC Milan.
NBC Sports Announcer Dan Hicks Dies at 64
Tiger Woods
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Longtime NBC Sports and PGA Tour golf announcer Dan Hicks died at 64 after an acute illness. Hicks spent more than three decades at NBC and called many of golf’s most memorable moments; he is survived by his wife, broadcaster Hannah Storm, and their three daughters.
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Voters Approve Transgender Sports Restrictions in Four States
Phil Weiser
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Voters approved restrictions on transgender students’ participation in school sports in Washington and three other states, prompting parents, educators and Seattle Public Schools to pursue legal challenges. Supporters say the measures protect fairness in girls’ sports, while opponents argue they discriminate against transgender students and impose invasive sex-verification requirements.
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NBC’s Sports Announcer Dan Hicks Dies at 64
Sandra Rhodes
— 23h
Dan Hicks, known for his work covering golf and the Olympics on NBC, has died. He was 64. Hicks had been the lead announcer for NBC's golf coverage since 2000 and the stroke-by-s… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Major Inflation Indicator Hits Highest Rate Since Biden Era
Pete Peterson · 2 min · 1h
Europe’s Russian Athlete Rules Diverge
Sports
— 3d
Countries and sports bodies are taking differing approaches to Russian athletes: the Czech government will leave match decisions to sports associations, while Norway says it will expel Russian and Belarusian competitors and staff attending events. Luge officials will allow some Russian athletes to compete as vetted neutrals, but Latvia says Russian lugers will be barred from its Sigulda World Cup event even if approved for neutral status.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From 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.
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Sporting KC Fires Wicky After Last-Place West Finish
Raphaël Wicky
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Sporting Kansas City fired head coach Raphael Wicky after the club finished last in the Western Conference with 26 points and missed the playoffs for the third straight season. Assistants Edu Rubio and Ash Wallace will also leave, and the club has begun searching for a new coach.
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Lawson Secures 2027 F1 Seat, Omaha Advances
Sports
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The articles cover a range of unrelated sports news, including Northern Mariana Islands athletes’ international competitions, Liam Lawson’s return to Formula 1 for 2027, and Omaha and Creighton teams’ recent results and postseason progress.
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Three women create sports bra by sewing two jockstraps together
Hinda Miller
— Nov 6, 2026
Lisa Lindahl, Polly Smith and Hinda Miller created the first sports bra after Lindahl struggled with the discomfort of running in a regular bra. Their jockstrap-inspired design became Jogbra, patented and launched in 1979 as women’s participation in sports was growing.
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Marcus Bell
It's clever how they turned two jockstraps into the first real running support for women in the late 70s.
Memphis Set for Three Sports Matchups
Sports
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Memphis was set for a busy slate across sports: its women’s soccer team faced Rice in an American Conference semifinal, and its basketball team hosted Vanderbilt in an in-state rivalry game. In football, Memphis was favored against South Florida, with previews highlighting the Tigers’ high-powered offense and the Bulls’ recent offensive struggles.
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Kansas Democrats Secure Third Straight Gubernatorial Victory
Democrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic… — by Andrew Powell
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Readers Invited to Vote in High School Athlete of the Week Polls
Sports
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Readers are being invited to vote in several high school sports polls: Fort Collins girls Athlete of the Week, Virginia boys’ state-meet performance, Vermont boys’ soccer playoff MVP and favorite high school sports photo of October. The polls highlight standout local athletes and memorable performances from across the country.
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Cape Girardeau Council Votes 5-2 to Fund Tourism Study
Travel
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Cape Girardeau’s City Council voted 5-2 to proceed with a privately funded, roughly $100,000 study of tourism opportunities, while rejecting a proposal to advance a restaurant-tax measure for sports-facility upgrades. Hospitality businesses will help fund the study, which a city-appointed task force is expected to oversee; some council members raised concerns about private-sector influence, while parks leaders cited sports tourism’s economic benefits.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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U.S. College Sports Undergo Billion-Dollar Transformation
Sports
— Nov 3, 2026
Sports coverage ranges from debates over Vermont’s state sport and Tampa’s MLB future to the sweeping business changes reshaping college athletics. Elsewhere, App State honored two players after a major football win, while a report examines how Californians engage with sports speculation despite the state’s sports-betting ban.
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Prosecutors Decline Charges in Deadly Wichita Crash
Sports
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The Sedgwick County district attorney says the driver whose pickup struck people at Wichita’s Stryker Sports Complex, killing two and injuring 10, will not face criminal charges. Investigators found no evidence the crash was intentional or met Kansas’s legal standards for a criminal offense; officials said the likely cause was that the truck was not in park.
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Voters in Four States Approve Transgender Sports Limits Despite Democratic Gains
Politics
— Nov 5, 2026
Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska and Washington approved measures restricting transgender students’ participation in girls’ sports, while Colorado voters also backed a ban on gender-affirming surgeries for minors. The results came alongside Democratic gains nationally; supporters said sports restrictions protect fairness, while opponents argued they discriminate against transgender students and may invite invasive scrutiny.
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Microsoft Says Email Backlog ‘Approaching Normal’ After Outage Paralyzes Outlook
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 2h
U.S. Soccer Withdraws U-17 Team From Qatar World Cup Over Security Concerns
Sports
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The 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.
Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
Quizie
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A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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Women's Sports Events Highlight Growth Across US
Sports
— Nov 4, 2026
Women’s sports are drawing growing attention and investment, reflected in Texas programs’ rising attendance, ticket sales and national rankings. BizBash’s inaugural Women’s Summit brought sports professionals together to discuss the industry’s momentum and challenges, including how organizations can better support women athletes and colleagues.
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Arizona Voters Approve Biological Sex Sports Rule and Reelect Democratic Governor
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Nov 4, 2026
Arizona voters approved a ballot measure Tuesday restricting transgender athletes to competing in sports based on their biological sex while also reelecting their Democratic governor.
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Oklahoma Football Finale Caps Packed Weekend of College and Pro Sports
Sports
— Nov 5, 2026
Weekend sports lineups span Oklahoma high school football and basketball, a pivotal Seahawks game and a busy college football slate, plus SMU matchups across several sports and Alaska college basketball, swimming, volleyball and hockey. The previews highlight key contests and season milestones, including playoff-deciding games in Oklahoma and SMU’s inaugural men’s lacrosse season.
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Russian Anthem Plays at Dakar Youth Olympics Medal Ceremony
Serafima Fokina
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Russia’s anthem played at the Dakar Youth Olympics as 13 Russian athletes competed after the IOC urged sports federations to admit youth competitors without restrictions, calling them unaccountable for government actions. The return is contentious: some European federations oppose competing against Russian teams, while Moscow sees participation as a step toward broader reinstatement.
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Nicole Hardy
This participation looks like a practical first step toward letting Russia rejoin more events.
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Florida AG Slashes Red Tape On Rifles, Shotguns Covered By National Firearms Act
Republican Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the state would no longer prosecute law-abiding citizens for possessing certain firearms without a tax stamp.
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Angel Reese Reportedly Blocks WNBA Reporter; He Responds
Angel Reese
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After Atlanta’s WNBA Finals loss, reporter Dan Zaksheske said Angel Reese blocked him on X, where he had criticized her play during the series after also praising her early performances. The episode prompted debate over sports criticism and racial accusations; Reese has not publicly explained the block and is entitled to manage her social media interactions.
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Sporting Kansas City Closes Season on Road Against San Diego FC
Sports
— Nov 1, 2026
The articles provide local sports schedules and results, including Sporting Kansas City’s upcoming season finale against San Diego FC, area high school playoff and championship events, and recent Penguins and Steelers results.
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Aman, Djokovic Launch ATMA Brand in Miami
Novak Djokovic
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Aman Group has launched ATMA, a luxury hospitality brand focused on sports, wellness and performance, with tennis champion Novak Djokovic as its global partner. Its first project is a planned 1,049-foot Brickell tower in Miami featuring a hotel, branded residences, a private club and a 120,000-square-foot wellness center; completion is expected in 2031.
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Flint to San Diego Line Up Sports, Music and Community Events
Entertainment
— Nov 5, 2026
Weekend plans range from a free Michigan–Michigan State game watch party in Flint to live music, football and an Eagles tribute in Cortez, plus San Diego-area sports, festivals and family activities. Binghamton’s arena and theater lineup also features hockey, basketball, concerts, ballet and other performances through early January.
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NFL and TMRW Sports unveil Premier Flag pro league for 2027
Sports
— Nov 2, 2026
The NFL and TMRW Sports have named their new men’s and women’s professional flag football league Premier Flag, with its first season planned for summer 2027 in a U.S. city yet to be announced. The league aims to give elite players a full-time professional pathway as the sport grows ahead of its 2028 Olympic debut.
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Jared Kim
This new league gives flag football the pro structure it needs before the 2028 Olympics.
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The Trump Administration Is Right To Take On Duplicate Medicare Payments
James Carter · 4 min · 3h
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