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US court says FCC exceeded authority over $9 billion telecom fund

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:20:28 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A U.S. appeals court has ruled that the Federal Communications Commission exceeded its authority in establishing the mechanism behind a telecom subsidy program that collects about US$9 billion a year and helps provide communications services to millions of Americans.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit said that the FCC lacked legal authority in 1

Rescue team saves missing dog before winter in Yellowstone Park

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:46:25 GMT

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyoming: A 10-year-old dog that spent more than a month alone in Yellowstone National Park has been rescued and reunited with her family, ending a worrying search as winter weather approached.

Luna, a white Jack Russell terrier with pointy ears and a grey collar, disappeared on September 10 while her owners were on holiday at the park. She was spotte

Reports: Thunder G Cason Wallace agrees to 5-year, $139M contract extension

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:55:06 GMT

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The Oklahoma City Thunder and guard Cason Wallace have agreed to a five-year, $139 million contract extension, according to multiple reports on Sunday night.

ESPN first reported the extension, with attribution to Wallace's agents at Excel Sports Management.

Wallace, who turns 23 on Nov. 7, made the NBA All-Defensive second team last season, when he led the league in total

2026-27 NBA Preview: Power rankings

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:55:14 GMT

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There's an argument to be made that the previous season's champion should always be given the honor of topping power rankings to begin the following season.

I love to argue, so I'll take that debate.

Kudos to the New York Knicks for stunning the basketball world with an impressive run through the Eastern Conference playoffs and then a shocking upset over the San Anto

Jordan Love accounts for two touchdowns as Packers defeat Cowboys

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:25:13 GMT

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Jordan Love passed for one touchdown and ran for another and Trey Smack added three field goals to pace the Green Bay Packers to a 23-13 victory over the visiting Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.

Green Bay (4-2), which led 17-0, has won three straight, holding each of those opponents to 14 points or fewer. The Packers improved to 8-1-1 in their last 10 games against Dallas (2-4).

Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson expects consequences for spitting incident vs. Raiders

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:05:12 GMT

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Buffalo safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson said he expects a fine or other punishment from the league following his ejection for spitting during the Bills' 33-30 win over the host Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

Gardner-Johnson was assessed an unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty and disqualified after spitting in the direction of Raiders tight end Brock Bowers and center Tyler Linderbaum late

2026-27 NBA Preview: Southwest Division capsules

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:19:24 GMT

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1. San Antonio Spurs

2025-26 record: 62-20, first in Southwest, NBA Finals runner-up

Head coach: Mitch Johnson, third season (94-65)

Coming and going: San Antonio had little movement as it rides its young group that features center Victor Wembanyama and guards Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper. Signing Wembanyama to a five-year, $252 million extension boosted the dynast

NFL injury roundup: Falcons LB Kendal Daniels hospitalized after injury vs. Bears

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:19:13 GMT

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Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels left the game against the Chicago Bears on a stretcher on Sunday, a day when several frontline players made early exits due to injuries.

According to the Falcons, Daniels was conscious and had full movement of all extremities. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta for further evaluation.

'So far, the reports are

Team Liquid hand Dallas Fuel first loss of OWCS NA Stage 3

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:55:07 GMT

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Team Liquid overcame the Dallas Fuel, the last unbeaten team, on Sunday, leaving all six teams with at least one win and one loss through two weeks of regular-season competition in the Overwatch Champions Series' North American Stage 3.

Liquid, which went 0-1 in Week 1, finished off a 2-0 week with a 3-2 defeat of Dallas. Spacestation Gaming and The Kafe each earned their second win

Miami avoids rash of upsets, rises to No. 1 in AP Poll

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:05:04 GMT

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After a weekend full of upsets, Miami vaulted into the top spot of The Associated Press Top 25 poll for the first time in more than 20 years.

The Hurricanes (6-0) avoided the upset bug by holding off Florida State 43-35 in two overtimes on Saturday while ranked No. 3. They reached the top of the poll for the first time since 2002 after previous No. 1 Georgia fell 27-24 to Auburn

Ka'imi Fairbairn kicks Texans past Jaguars in London

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:19:07 GMT

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CJ Stroud threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns to set the stage for Ka'imi Fairbairn's game-winning 49-yard field goal as time expired, helping the Houston Texans pull out a 34-31 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday in London.

Stroud completed 24 of 34 passes with one interception. Tight end Foster Moreau caught two passes, both touchdowns, while Jaylin Noel had a career-h

Team Liquid, NTMR pick up wins in Week 2 at OWCS NA Stage 3

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:25:14 GMT

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Team Liquid and NTMR broke into the win column on Saturday as Week 2 got underway at the Overwatch Champions Series' North American Stage 3.

NTMR and Team Liquid each improved to 1-1 while the only unbeaten team, Dallas Fuel (2-0) will be in action on Sunday.

The tournament's regular season runs Oct. 10-25 with six teams in a round-robin format and all matches first-to-th

Top 25 roundup: Auburn knocks off No. 1 Georgia on day of upsets

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:19:08 GMT

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Alex McPherson made a 34-yard field goal as time expired to lift visiting Auburn to a shocking 27-24 victory over No. 1 Georgia on Saturday in Athens.

Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton had three turnovers, including a fumble with 58 seconds left to give the Tigers the ball at their 44-yard line. After Gabe Harris Jr.'s roughing-the-passer penalty on the ensuing drive, McPherso

NHL roundup: Panthers make history with third straight natural hat trick

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:55:05 GMT

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Carter Verhaeghe scored a natural hat trick as the Florida Panthers made NHL history in an 8-3 rout of the visiting Seattle Kraken on Saturday.

The Panthers became the first team in NHL history to record natural hat tricks -- three consecutive goals by one player -- in three straight games. Brady Tkachuk accomplished the feat in Florida's previous two outings.

Sam Bennet

Petar Musa's last-gasp PK goal lifts FC Dallas to 2-2 draw with Dynamo

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:19:12 GMT

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Petar Musa's last-gasp penalty kick 10 minutes into second-half stoppage time lifted visiting FC Dallas to a wild 2-2 draw with their Lone Star State rival Houston Dynamo FC on Saturday in a late-season Western Conference clash.

Musa's goal, his franchise-record 20th of the season, came after Ran Binyamin worked to earn a foul on Houston's Duncan McGuire just inside the penalty a

Stars stay hot with road shutout of Blackhawks

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:05:16 GMT

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Arttu Hyry scored twice and Jake Oettinger stopped all 19 shots he faced for his third shutout of the season as the Dallas Stars beat the host Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Saturday night.

Jason Robertson also scored and assisted on Roope Hintz's third-period goal, as the Stars improved to 4-1-1 since losing their first two games of the season.

Hyry, who totaled three goals in

J'Koby Williams has career day, No. 10 Texas Tech beats Arizona State

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:40:34 GMT

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No. 10 Texas Tech generated 502 yards of total offense behind the passing of Will Hammond and running of J'Koby Williams in a 53-25 Big 12 victory Saturday over Arizona State at Lubbock, Texas.

Hammond completed 18 of 26 pass attempts for 232 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions.

Williams rushed for a career-high 165 yards on 11 carries with two touchdowns, which

Packers place WR Skyy Moore, two others on IR

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:55:14 GMT

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The Green Bay Packers placed wide receiver Skyy Moore and defensive tackles Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Ford on injured reserve Saturday in advance of the team's game against the visiting Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.

All three players previously had been ruled out against Dallas and now must miss at least four games under NFL injured reserve rules.

Hargrave suffered a

Top 25 roundup: Florida, Tramell Jones Jr. upset No. 7 Texas

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:55:14 GMT

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Tramell Jones Jr. passed for 155 yards and a pair of touchdowns in his first career start, as the Gators scored 24 unanswered points on the way to a 27-24 win over the No. 7 Longhorns in a Southeastern Conference game in Austin, Texas.

Florida (5-2, 3-2) also got 91 yards on 25 carries from Jadan Baugh, including an 11-yard TD run with 6:22 remaining to put the Gators up 27-17.

Eagles place QB Jalen Hurts (blood clot) on IR

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:40:21 GMT

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The Philadelphia Eagles placed Jalen Hurts on injured reserve on Saturday because of a superficial blood clot in his left calf, and the condition will sideline the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback indefinitely, according to multiple reports.

The Eagles' decision to put Hurts on IR came after consultations with several doctors and experts, ESPN and the NFL Network reported.

Hur

Jamarion Morrow scores 3 TDs in Texas A&M rout of The Citadel

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:40:44 GMT

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Jamarion Morrow scored three rushing touchdowns and KJ Edwards piled up 116 yards on the ground as Texas A&M cruised to a 41-0 victory over FCS opponent The Citadel in College Station, Texas on Saturday.

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed completed 8 of 13 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown in one half of work. Aggies backup quarterback Brady Hart was 8 of 12 for 107 y

Florida surges back to hand No. 7 Texas its second straight loss

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:05:20 GMT

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Tramell Jones Jr. passed for 155 yards and a pair of touchdowns in his first career start as Florida scored 24 unanswered points on the way to a 27-24 win over No. 7 Texas on Saturday afternoon in a Southeastern Conference game in Austin, Texas.

Jones, starting at quarterback in place of injured starter Aaron Philo, led a Gators' attack that dominated the line of scrimmage ov

Rubio's Jamnagar visit aimed at sealing Reliance's USD 300-bn Texas refinery deal to boost Trump, GOP midterm chances: Expert

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:08:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Offering deep insights into the strategic and commercial currents shaping India-US ties, foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev has highlighted that the upcoming visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Jamnagar and Mumbai carries critical economic and political objectives, particularly centred on corporate investments and upcoming US midterm dynamics.

Speaking to ANI, S

Copa Tejas clash has added meaning when Dynamo welcome FC Dallas

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:05:11 GMT

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Two of Major League Soccer's surprise teams will play for more than Lone Star State pride when the Houston Dynamo host FC Dallas on Saturday in a Copa Tejas fixture with plenty of playoff implications.

The Dynamo (13-9-7, 46 points) head home after a 3-3 midweek draw at San Diego FC that kept them in fifth place in the Western Conference. Houston is just one point out of fourth a

Central rivals Blues, Predators aim to keep building

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:40:27 GMT

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Two teams looking to climb the Central Division standings will face off Saturday in Nashville, when the Predators host the St. Louis Blues.

The Blues will wrap up a three-game road trip after they lost 5-4 to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. St. Louis scored twice in the final four minutes, including a short-handed goal by Robert Thomas, but coach Jim Montgomery's team c

Connor Bedard, Blackhawks eye third straight home win vs. Stars

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:55:12 GMT

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The Chicago Blackhawks are playing with confidence now that Connor Bedard has returned to the ice.

Looking to remain undefeated with their fourth-year star in the lineup this season, the Blackhawks also aim to continue their recent home success against the Dallas Stars on Saturday night.

Chicago won once in its first six games before its young captain returned from shoulder

Stars sign David Perron, 38, to one-year contract

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:19:03 GMT

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The Dallas Stars signed forward David Perron to a one-year, $850,000 contract on Friday.

Perron, 38, will be playing in his 20th NHL season with his eighth team.

He totaled 28 points (13 goals, 15 assists) in 65 games last season split with the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings.

'We are excited to welcome David and his family to the Stars organization,' gener

Report: Eagles signing QB Joe Milton off Cowboys' practice squad

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:55:07 GMT

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The suddenly short-handed Philadelphia Eagles are signing quarterback Joe Milton off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad, NFL Network reported on Friday.

Eagles starter Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday's game against the visiting Carolina Panthers after being diagnosed Thursday with a superficial blood clot in his calf.

Fourth-year backup Tanner McKee, a sixth-round pick in 202

Stars sign David Peron, 38, to one-year contract

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:40:20 GMT

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The Dallas Stars signed forward David Perron to a one-year, $850,000 contract on Friday.

Perron, 38, will be playing in his 20th NHL season with his eighth team.

He totaled 28 points (13 goals, 15 assists) in 65 games last season split with the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings.

'We are excited to welcome David and his family to the Stars organization,' gener

Shohei Ohtani, homer drought over, eyes return to mound in 2027

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:55:11 GMT

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LOS ANGELES -- After ending his homer drought with a massive blast in his final game of the year, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announced his intention to become a two-way player again next season.

Dropped to No. 6 in the batting order on Wednesday, Ohtani moved back to the leadoff spot and went deep for the first time since Aug. 18 on Thursday in Game 4 of the National

Shohei Ohtani, back in leadoff spot, ends career-worst homer drought

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:05:03 GMT

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After being dropped to No. 6 in the batting order, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani moved back to the leadoff spot and ended his homer drought on Thursday in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.

In the second inning against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May, Ohtani belted a two-out, three-run shot, his first long ball since Aug. 18.

As the 428-fo

Texans rule out David Montgomery, Jalen Pitre for London bout vs. Jags

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:55:04 GMT

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As the Houston Texans fly to London to face the Jacksonville Jaguars, they will take off without two injured starters.

Running back David Montgomery (groin) and safety Jalen Pitre (shoulder) have been ruled out for Sunday's game after the pair missed practice Wednesday and Thursday.

Woody Marks is expected to take the lead in the backfield, and Kamari Ramsey will likely f

Struggling Shohei Ohtani back in leadoff spot as Dodgers face elimination

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:05:02 GMT

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One day after being dropped to sixth in the batting order, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is back in the leadoff spot for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday night.

The Milwaukee Brewers won the first three games of the series and can clinch a World Series berth on Thursday night in Los Angeles.

With elimination facing the Dodgers, manager

Overworked Avalanche look to grind out win vs. Penguins

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:25:06 GMT

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Playing its third game in four nights, the Colorado Avalanche will attempt to beat the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins off a healthy dose of adrenaline Friday night.

The Avalanche split back-to-back, home-and-home contests against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday and Wednesday, both by 3-2 final scores. Colorado managed to earn three of four points in the mini-series thanks to a shooto

USISPF chief Mukesh Aghi outlines what to expect from Rubio's India visit

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:03:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) President and CEO Mukesh Aghi said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's upcoming visit to India is expected to focus on bilateral ties, geopolitical developments and the Quad, with discussions likely to cover West Asia, Russian oil and technology cooperation.

Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Aghi said that trade was unlikely to be the p

Amar'e Stoudemire goes from Miami Heat to Miami police officer

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:05:10 GMT

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Amar'e Stoudemire has traded in his jersey and shorts for a dress uniform and a badge.

Now 43, the former All-NBA player and recent enshrinee to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, graduated from the Miami Dade College School of Justice's Basic Law Enforcement Academy on Thursday. He will move into a position as an officer with the county's school police department.

Leafs D Chris Tanev (upper body) is week-to-week

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:19:15 GMT

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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, the team announced on Thursday.

He exited in the first period of Saturday's 6-3 win at Colorado, logging just 3:29 of ice time across five shifts after a collision with Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen.

The Leafs placed Tanev, 36, on injured reserve on Monday, retroactive to Oct. 10, bu

Troy Aikman acknowledges Joe Buck rift: 'I'll be a free agent'

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:40:30 GMT

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Longtime 'Monday Night Football' announcer Troy Aikman said he is looking for his 'next landing spot' with his ESPN contract set to expire after February's Super Bowl.

'I'll broadcast through this season, and I'll be a free agent at the end of the year and kind of see what happens,' Aikman said in a radio interview with KTCK of Dallas on Thursday morning.

Aikman, a Hall

Trump says government won't livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:36:50 GMT

Washington, DC [US], October 15 (ANI): US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the administration would not broadcast the firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, withdrawing a proposal initially outlined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

While publicly streaming Hasan's execution "might have been a strong deterrent for the World to witness how America deals with Terrorists and

Tennessee QB George MacIntyre to start vs. No. 6 Alabama

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:40:23 GMT

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Quarterback George MacIntyre will start his second straight game on Saturday when No. 14 Tennessee hosts No. 6 Alabama in Knoxville, ESPN reported on Thursday.

MacIntyre stepped in for Faizon Brandon after he injured his shoulder in the Volunteers' 20-17 loss to then-No. 1 Texas on Sept. 26. Brandon is listed as questionable to face the Crimson Tide (5-1, 3-1 Southeastern Co

Winless Titans offer Colts chance to fix defensive issues

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:55:17 GMT

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For safety Camryn Bynum and the Indianapolis Colts' defense, it's time to tighten things up.

It's time to stop allowing so many points, start generating more takeaways and sacks and, most important, help the team improve on a 2-3 start that has it looking up at the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-1) in the AFC South.

On paper, a Sunday visit from the Tennessee Titans (0-5) sho

Rams try to turn close losses into win against struggling Cardinals

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:40:29 GMT

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As the Los Angeles Rams move into a more manageable stretch of their schedule, they won't get a chance to catch their breath, as a home matchup against the Arizona Cardinals awaits Sunday at Inglewood, Calif.

The Rams (2-3) will enter off yet another hard-luck defeat after falling 37-34 to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night when Harrison Mevis' game-winning field-goal attempt in t

SEC media days: Denzel Aberdeen bolsters Florida's NCAA title hopes

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:40:25 GMT

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The Florida Gators were already in great shape entering the 2026-27 college basketball season, returning four starters from a team that went 16-2 in Southeastern Conference play and earned a second straight No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

They then received confirmation earlier this month that guard Denzel Aberdeen would be eligible after winning a temporary injunction that grante

Stars emerge with shootout win over Avalanche to split 2-game set

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:55:04 GMT

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Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz scored shootout goals, Miro Heiskanen and Arttu Hyry scored in regulation, and the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in Denver on Wednesday night.

Casey DeSmith had 25 saves through overtime and three more in the shootout for Dallas, which earned a split of the home-and-home set. Colorado took the teams' Tuesday matchup 3-2.

St. Louis sets unbeaten mark, earns playoff spot in draw vs. Whitecaps

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:19:11 GMT

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St. Louis City clinched a playoff spot and set a league record by extending its unbeaten streak across all competitions to 21 games with a 0-0 draw against the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday night.

St. Louis (14-6-9, 51 points) also stretched its unbeaten run in MLS play to a league record-tying 19 matches while remaining a point behind Western Conference-leading Vancouv

New wave of American fast-food chains bets on China's younger generation

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:15:35 GMT

SHANGHAI, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- At noon on a September day, the line outside the newly opened Church's Texas Chicken, a fried chicken shop from Atlanta in the United States, wound back two or three times, filling nearly half the walkway on a downtown Shanghai food street.

After about an hour, two young women were nearing the end of the line. "It's a first store, so a bigger crowd is only normal," one said. Behind t

Kaick's goal, Daniel's 7 saves lift FC Dallas past Sounders

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:05:04 GMT

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Kaick scored a highlight-reel goal in the second half and Daniel made seven saves as FC Dallas did just enough for a 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday in a late-season Western Conference fixture in Frisco, Texas.

Kaick ripped a 14-yard volley off a corner kick in the 63rd minute to put the Toros (14-7-8, 50 points) in the lead. Dallas goalkeeper Daniel kept it that

Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis out indefinitely due to health issue

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:40:21 GMT

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Kristaps Porzingis returned to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday but will remain sidelined indefinitely due to a health issue, the team announced Wednesday.

The veteran big man also released a statement on social media Wednesday, a day after he rejoined the team and had a meeting with Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and medical director Rick Celebrini.

'He

Jordan Love leads surging Packers into showdown with Cowboys

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:19:04 GMT

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Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers will look to build on their best performance of the season when they host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.

Green Bay (3-2) enters off a dominant 31-7 home win over the Chicago Bears, marking their first back-to-back wins of the season. Dallas (2-3) lost 24-16 at home to Tampa Bay on Thursday, committing three turnovers.

'I think our

Jaguars await Texans in London-based AFC South showdown

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:19:04 GMT

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One day after the Houston Texans celebrated their first win of the season last Sunday, they officially welcomed receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. from the Arizona Cardinals in the season's first blockbuster trade.

Harrison, just two years removed from being the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, will make his Texans debut when Houston faces the Jacksonville Jaguars in London

Buccaneers out to prevent Steelers' Jaylen Warren from running wild

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:55:13 GMT

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Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers head down south to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are in search of their first win at home this season when the teams meet Sunday.

The Buccaneers (1-4) will be the ones hoping to ride the momentum after their first win of the season, a 24-16 victory at the Dallas Cowboys last Thursday as well as a 'mini-bye,' which gave several playe

Olivia Miles leads 6-player WNBA All-Rookie Team

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:05:03 GMT

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Rookie of the Year and MVP runner-up Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx headline the six-player 2026 WNBA All-Rookie Team, announced Wednesday.

Miles was joined by No. 1 overall draft pick Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings, Seattle Storm guard Flau'Jae Johnson, Chicago Sky guard Sydney Taylor, Toronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice and New York Liberty guard Pauline Astier. Rice and Astier t

Packers' Micah Parsons: If Super Bowl was this week, 'I'm playing'

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:19:04 GMT

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Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons indicated he is close to returning from a torn ACL and MCL during the latest episode of his podcast.

'If the Super Bowl was this week, I'm playing in the Super Bowl. But it's just about me making sure I have all the small things fixed first,' the All-Pro pass-rusher said on 'The Edge.'

Parsons, 27, sustained the injury to his left knee in

New poll: Healthcare costs forced Texans to skip care in 2025

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:37:28 GMT

Leaders at Episcopal Health Foundation hope the results of a recent poll and a new interactive polling website will help improve health outcomes for Texans.

For the eighth year, the study showed affordable healthcare continues to be a major barrier to better health for residents in the state.

Brian Sasser, chief

Texas species could be at risk from changes to Endangered Species Act

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:55:12 GMT

Proposed changes to the definition of legal terms outlined by the Endangered Species Act could increase the risk of extinction for the golden-cheeked warbler, Ridley sea turtles and other Texas animals, according to wildlife conservationists.

An internal By Irina Zhorov for the Food and Environment Reporting Network.

Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Tennessee News Service reporting for the the Food and Environment Reporting Network-Public News Service Collaboration

Rapid reaction: Packers picked each other up en route to quality win

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:50:00 GMT

Running game still the sore spot on offense that must improve

Mike Spofford

GREEN BAY The Packers by no means played their cleanest game Sunday night.

But in beating the Cowboys 23-13 at Lambeau Field, for all their flaws, the Packers truly triumphed as a team.

What does that mean? It means teammates were picking one another up to help erase, or at least mitigate, mistakes.

When receiver

Game notes: Packers' blitzes and takeaways dominate Cowboys

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:46:49 GMT

Jonathan Gannons unit keeps stingy streak going; Green Bays passing game overcomes uneven night

Wes Hodkiewicz

GREEN BAY The Packers have taken hit after hit after hit on defense this season and yet Jonathan Gannon and his unit keep finding a way forward.

Sunday night might have been the best one yet.

Despite having three defensive linemen, linebackerEdgerrin Cooperand All-Pro pass rusherMicah

Eatman: Finger-pointing now turning to offense

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:13:08 GMT

Nick Eatman

GREEN BAY, Wisc.All offseason, from the minicamp to training camp and preseason, everyone surrounding this team players, coaches, media and fans all seemed to echo the same thought:

It just feels different.

From the offseason moves that were made, to the players drafted and signed in free agency, to the trades and new coaches hired, everyone had the same sentiment that thi

DaRon Bland speaks on biggest hurdle for Cowboys defense in 2026

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:31:34 GMT

Patrik Walker

GREEN BAY, Wisc.It wasn't predictable that the Dallas Cowboys' offense would be struggling to the magnitude that it is, or that the defense would be the one carrying the hope of a potential win from quarter to quarter and, now, from game to game; but that's exactly where the team is at the moment.

The defense is not perfect, and there is still plenty to repair such as third do

Don't Forget These 5: Big mishaps before INTs

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:32:57 GMT

Nick Eatman

GREEN BAY, Wisc.The Cowboys didn't win any of the three phases Sunday night. When that happens, teams usually don't get the victory. And this one was no exception. The Cowboys lost by a final score of 23-13, but there were some moments from start to finish that led to this outcome.

Here are a handful of plays that might have changed the outcome:

Green Bay's first t

En resumen: Cowboys caen 23-13 ante Packers

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:10:28 GMT

Somos Cowboys
Tras una decepcionante derrota en la Semana 5, un descanso adicional despus del partido del jueves por la noche, la incorporacin de un nuevo consultor defensivo y una reunin de jugadores que acapar titulares, la esperanza era que los Dallas Cowboys encontraran una nueva chispa en este enfrentamiento del domingo por la noche en Green Bay.
Encambio,losCowboystuvieronuncomienzolentoycontinuaronsu

Game Recap: Cowboys lose to Packers, 23-13

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:01:46 GMT

Kurt Daniels
After a disappointing loss in Week 5, a welcome mini-bye after the Thursday night game, the addition of a new defensive consultant and a much-publicized players-only meeting, the hope was that the Dallas Cowboys might find a renewed spark in this Sunday night showdown at Green Bay.
Instead, the Cowboys got off to a slow start and continued their frustrating trek through this 2026 season with a

Packers defeat Cowboys, 23-13

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Green Bay wins third straight to improve to 4-2
byWes Hodkiewicz&Mike Spofford
GREEN BAY The Packers built an early two-score lead and maintained it throughout, beating the Cowboys 23-13 on Sunday night at Lambeau Field.
Green Bay won its third straight game to boost its record to 4-2 on the season. Dallas fell to 2-4.
The Packers got a touchdown and field goal early on to take a 10-0 adva

Packers lead Cowboys 20-7 after three quarters

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Green Bay extends lead with Jordan Love TD run, Trey Smack's 25-yard field goal
Wes Hodkiewicz
GREEN BAY Jordan Love had a 1-yard sneak for a touchdown and Trey Smack made a 25-yard field goal to push the Packers' lead to 17-0 over the Dallas Cowboys at halftime.
Packers lead Cowboys 7-0 after first quarter
Dallas won the coin toss and elected to receive. KaVontae Turpin ret

Packers lead Cowboys 17-0 at halftime

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Green Bay extends lead with Jordan Love TD run, Trey Smack's 25-yard field goal
Wes Hodkiewicz
GREEN BAY Jordan Love had a 1-yard sneak for a touchdown and Trey Smack made a 25-yard field goal to push the Packers' lead to 17-0 over the Dallas Cowboys at halftime.
Packers lead Cowboys 7-0 after first quarter
Dallas won the coin toss and elected to receive. KaVontae Turpin ret

Jalon Daniels: Loss to Steelers Doesn't Affect Bucs' Confidence

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:57:00 GMT

Rookie QB Jalon Daniels expects the Bucs to launch into Week Seven and a critical upcoming game against Carolina with no dip in confidence or energy despite the overtime loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday
Scott Smith
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost in overtime to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, 26-19 in overtime, dropping to 1-5 in the process and, as Head Coach Todd Bowles said, removing any margin for error

Starlights: Big play tracker for Cowboys-Packers

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:47:12 GMT

DallasCowboys.com
GREEN BAY, Wisc.Take advantage of the opportunity. That has to be the Dallas Cowboys mindset entering their matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Despite their loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the NFC East remains wide open for the taking.
Both the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles suffered losses in Week 6, meaning a win by the Cowboys would move them to 3-3 and t

Packers salute U.S. Army Veteran Kristi Lyonsfor 'Operation Fan Mail'

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:20:00 GMT

Packers, Network Health honored Lyons during Sundays game against the Cowboys
The Green Bay Packers and Network Health paid special tribute toU.S. Army Veteran Kristi Lyons during Sunday evening's game against the Dallas Cowboys for 'Operation Fan Mail.'
This year marks the 20th season of Operation Fan Mail, the program that recognizes military families and veterans at each Packers home game.
Lyons

O-Zone Late Night, 2026 Week 6: Texans 34, Jaguars 31

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:04:34 GMT

John Oehser
LONDON, United KingdomThis was tough, and frustrating. To say the least.
It was also a missed opportunity, withthe Jaguars losing an early-season AFC South game to the Houston Texans, 34-31, at Wembley Stadium Sundaya game in which they rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit before losing on a 48-yard field goal on the game's final play.
A Jaguars defense that ente

Postgame Presser Points: Takeaways from Coach John Harbaugh

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Dan Salomone
The Giants almost had another one in them.
Sunday's matchup with the Saints at MetLife Stadium was defined by scoring runs. The Giants jumped out to a 10-0 lead only to surrender 34 unanswered points while turning the ball over four times.
To their credit, they countered with a 17-point flurry of their own in the fourth quarter. But in the end, they fell 34-27 to New Orleans for their fir

Top Storylines From Jaguars' Week 6 Loss to Texans: Run, Run, Run

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:04:52 GMT

John Oehser
LONDON, United Kingdom- Senior writer John Oehser examines five key storylines from theJaguars 34-31 loss to the Houston Texans in a 2026 Week 6 game at Wembley Stadiumin London, United Kingdom, Sunday
1.Two-way player.Travis Hunterhad significant impact Sunday, with the second-year cornerback/wide receiver standing out offensively and defensively during a Jagua

Updates: Joey Porter Jr. active for SNF vs. GB

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:50:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com
Oct. 18
Joey Porter Jr.#25 CBHeight: 6-2Weight: 194 lbsCollege: Penn State
5:50 p.m. --Joey Porter Jr. missed the Week 6 matchup against the Buccaneers but the minibye week helped him recover from illness, though he suffered a minor ankle injury in practice early in the week.
He has since worked through the issue and despite being listed as questionable by the Cowbo

CB Brandon Cisse active for Green Bay | Packers-Cowboys inactives

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:50:00 GMT

DT Anthony Campbell also back in action for Packers
Mike Spofford
GREEN BAY -- Packers rookie CBBrandon Cisseis active for Sunday night's home game vs. Dallas after being questionable on the injury report due to a hip injury.
DTAnthony Campbellalso is active after missing the last three games with an ankle injury.
Here's the full list of inactives:
Green Bay Packers
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Updates: Injury news on Turpin, Winters

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:50:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com
Oct. 19
KaVontae Turpin#9 WRHeight: 5-7Weight: 158 lbsCollege: TCU
12:40 a.m. --Cowboys WR KaVontae Turpin is dealing with rib cartilage, but had x-rays return positive, according to Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer.
He took a difficult hit on the opening kickoff, and did not return to the game.
Turpin is an All-Pro kick returner on kickoffs and punts for th

Panthers defense turns in resilient game, despite penalties

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:12:50 GMT

The Panthers set a record for penalty yards committed in a game, but also held a patchwork Eagles offense in check, as they improved to 3-2.
PHILADELPHIA Make no mistake, Dave Canales was not completely thrilled with what he saw.
Sure, the Panthers won 25-14 at Philadelphia and held the Eagles to 222 yards (including just 35 on the ground).
They nearly gave that many yards back, setting a franchise

Notable Moments from Jaguars' Loss to Texans in Week 6

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:40:39 GMT

John Shipley
Correspondent John Shipley examines five key plays from the Jaguars' 34-31 loss to the Houston Texans in a 2026 Week 6 game at Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom, Sunday
1.Going hunting.The Jaguars and Head CoachLiam Coenhave stressed thatTravis Hunter'soffensive role will continue evolving and developing, and it did that on Sunday. Hunter, the No. 2 overall selection in

Game Recap: Panthers 25, Eagles 14

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:35:00 GMT

Bryce Young and the Panthers' offense force the Eagles to fall to 2-4 at Lincoln Financial Field.
PhiladelphiaEagles.com
The Eagles lose their fourth game in a row after Bryce Young throws for 281 yards, elevating the Panthers to a 25-14 win.
Tanner McKee threw for 215 yards and a touchdown in his season debut, but the offense struggled to stay ahead of the sticks with multiple self-inflicted errors

Big Win at Wembley | VanderBlog

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:07:54 GMT

Marc Vandermeer
The Texans came to London knowing that they had to win to keep climbing out of an early season hole. They also knew that they were playing one of the hottest teams in the league and one that occupies the penthouse in the AFC South.
Getting the W wasn't easy. This tilt quickly turned into an edge-of-your-seat thriller. Every time you thought the Texans might grab complete control, the Jaguars

Buccaneers 3, Steelers 0 | First Quarter Updates

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:40:00 GMT

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout the month of October
byScott Smith&Brianna Dix
Buccaneers 3 - Steelers 0 | First Quarter Updates
The Buccaneers lead 3-0 after Chase McLaughlin's 43-yard field goal following an interception by A'Shawn Robinson.
Jalon Daniels#10 QBHeight: 6-1Weight: 219 lbsCollege: Kansas
October 16 Updates

Buccaneers 16, Steelers 3 | Second Quarter Updates

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:40:00 GMT

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout the month of October
byScott Smith&Brianna Dix
Buccaneers 16 - Steelers 3 | Third Quarter Updates
Chase McLaughlin kicked a 33-yard field goal to make it 16-3 game.
Buccaneers 13 - Steelers 3 | Second Quarter Updates
Chris Boswell missed a 48-yard field goal and the Bucs reached th

Buccaneers 13, Steelers 3 | Second Quarter Updates

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:40:00 GMT

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout the month of October
byScott Smith&Brianna Dix
Buccaneers 13 - Steelers 3 | Second Quarter Updates
Chris Boswell missed a 48-yard field goal and the Bucs reached the end zone on a two-yard Emeka Egbuka TD on a square out route. Chase McLaughlin kicked a 47-yard field goal to make it a 13-0 game. Prior to the e

Live Updates: Panthers vs. Eagles

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:17:00 GMT

Tanner McKee starts at quarterback as the Eagles welcome the defending NFC South Champions to Lincoln Financial Field for the Crucial Catch game.
PhiladelphiaEagles.com
Follow along for live updates from Lincoln Financial Field as the Eagles (2-3) host the Panthers (3-1). Carolina enters fresh off a bye week, while Philadelphia looks to bounce back from a close loss in London to the Jaguars.
With Ja

Game Report, 2026 Week 6: Texans 34, Jaguars 31

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:52:16 GMT

John Oehser
LONDONThis was thrilling stuff, with real implications.
But while it was also back-and-forth and division showdown stuff, it was ultimately frustrating for the Jaguars as they missed an opportunity against an AFC South rival.
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw four touchdowns, and Travis Hunter had a touchdown and an interception, but Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud threw t

Steelers inactives for Week 6 at Buccaneers

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
The Steelers head into today's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a mix of missing players, but getting a key one back on the field.
Running back Rico Dowdle is active today after missing the last three games with a toe injury.
Ben Skowronek is inactive after being ruled out with a calf injury. Fellow receiver Roman Wilson was placed on the Reserve/Injured List on Saturday, while

Khan: "You Love Stuff Coming Together"

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:03:09 GMT

John Oehser
LONDON, United KingdomThere's much to like about the Jaguars these days.
Jaguars Owner Shad Khansaid that's absolutely true, and it's true about much around theJaguars as they prepare to play the Houston Texans in a 2026 Week 6 game at Wembley StadiumSunday.
The Jaguars are well above .500, and that's not the only thing that's positive.
The Jaguars, after winning the

Buccaneers 16, Steelers 3 | Third Quarter Updates

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:40:00 GMT

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout the month of October
byScott Smith&Brianna Dix
Buccaneers 16 - Steelers 3 | Third Quarter Updates
Chase McLaughlin kicked a 33-yard field goal to make it 16-3 game.
Buccaneers 13 - Steelers 3 | Second Quarter Updates
Chris Boswell missed a 48-yard field goal and the Bucs reached th

Steelers make roster moves ahead of Buccaneers game

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:02:08 GMT

Teresa Varley
The Steelers made multiple roster moves ahead of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including placing receiver Roman Wilson on the Reserve/Injured List.
Wilson, who will have to miss at least four games, was injured in last week's win over the Colts. For the season, Wilson has 14 receptions for 188 yards and two touchdowns.
The team signed running back Lew Nichols from the p

Houston Texans Transactions (10-17-2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:23:11 GMT

Houston Texans Public Relations
The Houston Texans have activated the following players to the active roster:
The Houston Texans have elevated the following players via standard practice squad elevation for Week 6:
The Houston Texans have waived the following players:

NFL Week 6 Viewing Guide: What to Watch While Bengals Are on Bye

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:03 GMT

Michael Hull
The Bengals drew an early bye in 2026, getting their week off in Week 6. It is the second-earliest possible bye week for teams after the Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs had their byes in Week 5. Cincinnati share its bye week with three other teams: the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings.
The NFL is a 24/7 machine though, and there are notable matchups for Bengals fans

Packers' running game gets chance to prove its progress vs. Cowboys

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Dallas defense ranked last vs. run but has other concerns coming to Green Bay
Mike Spofford
GREEN BAY It's not exactly the irresistible force meets the immovable object. It's actually quite the opposite.
The Packers come into Sunday night's game at Lambeau Field with the league's least productive ground game, while the Cowboys bring the league's worst run defense.
If there were ever a time for

Eagles sign QB Joe Milton

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:36:33 GMT

The third-year quarterback joins Philadelphia from the Cowboys' practice squad.
PhiladelphiaEagles.com
The Eagles announced on Friday that the team has signed quarterback Joe Milton from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.
A sixth-round pick by the Patriots in 2024, Milton was heralded for his arm strength and athleticism as a prospect out of Tennessee. The 6-foot-5 quarterback started his college c

Updates: JPJ, Overshown questionable vs. GB

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:37:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com
Oct. 16
Joey Porter Jr.#25 CBHeight: 6-2Weight: 194 lbsCollege: Penn State
3:20 p.m. --Cowboys CB Joey Porter Jr. (ankle), LB DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring), DT L.T. Overton (foot) and CB Ameer Speed (ankle) are questionable for Dallas' Sunday night game against the Packers.
Overshown was called a "long shot" to play on Sunday night by Brian Schottenheimer on Frida

Updates: Overshown out, 2 DBs elevated

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:37:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com
Oct. 17
DeMarvion Overshown#0 LBHeight: 6-3Weight: 235 lbsCollege: Texas
2:00 p.m. --The Cowboys announced on Saturday that LB DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring) will not travel with the team to Green Bay and has been ruled out of their Sunday night game against the Packers.
Additionally, the Cowboys have elevated DBs Derion Kendrick and Juanyeh Thomas from the active

Week 6 Blog: Time to stack them

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Teresa VarleyTime to stack them:Stacking wins.It's what every team wants to do, but not always the easiest thing to do.This week, though, the Steelers are hoping they start stacking.Through the first five games they have yet to have back-to-back wins, and the goal this week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is to change the tide.The Steelers are coming off a win over the Indianapolis Colts, looking to stack wins for the fi

Know Your Foe: Texans vs. Jaguars Week 6 Preview at Wembley Stadium

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:22:13 GMT

John Harris
Stay on top of the latest Houston Texans news by addinghttps://www.houstontexans.comto your .
Listen to the full episode of Texans All-Access onSpotifyorApple Podcasts.
Week 10 of the 2025 season was the last time the Jacksonville Jaguars came to Reliant Stadium. The Texans were 3-5, having just lost to the Denver Broncos, and the Jaguars rode that momentum to a 29-10 lead late in the thir

5 Claves del Juego: Cowboys vs Packers | Semana 6

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:14:52 GMT

Victor Villalba
De regreso a la grama sagrada del Lambeau Field, en la minscula ciudad de Green Bay, Wisconsin.
El equipo de Matt LaFleur, como parte de la Divisin Norte de la Conferencia Nacional (NFC), de pronto forma parte de una lucha por el bandern donde estn los invictos Vikingos (5-0), seguidos de los mismos Empacadores (3-2), Leones (3-2) y Osos (3-2), empatados por el segundo lugar.
En el cam

Lamar Jackson and Two Other Ravens Ruled Out vs. Browns

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:58:48 GMT

Ryan Mink
After Lamar Jackson didn't practice on Friday, Head Coach Jesse Minter ruled out the two-time MVP for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.
Jackson has yet to practice since suffering his ankle injury 12 days ago and will miss his second straight game.
Earlier this week, Minter said that Jackson is "day to day," and it was reported that the two-time MVP had a "realistic chance" of play

10 Things Jaguars Must Do to Beat Texans in Week 6: "Find a Way"

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:18:14 GMT

John Oehser
LONDONThey already did the "international drama thing."
Next, the Jaguars will do the "big division game thing" with the second of their back-to-back 2026 London games a key game in the early-season AFC South race.
The Jaguars, 19-17 winners over the Philadelphia Eagles at Tottenham Stadium this past Sunday one of the most memorable finishes of the 2026 NFL season onSunday

Week Six Expert Picks: Steelers-Buccaneers

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:43:50 GMT

The Buccaneers are underdogs at home against Pittsburgh this weekend, and the majority of national NFL analysts agree with that and expect a win by the visitors
Scott Smith
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers return home in Week Six to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers for just the 13th time in franchise history. The 1-4 Buccaneers are trying to build on their first win, an impressive 24-16 Thursday night decision in