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Is it time for Leeds to re-assess their expectations? (Gift Article)

This convincing win was the latest addition to a big picture which has looked positive for over nine months for Daniel Farke's side

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Newcastle and Matthias Jaissle handed brutal reality check (Gift Article)

Newcastle significantly overperformed underlying metrics in their first three games. Against Leeds, they rapidly regressed to their mean

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Middlesbrough and the meaning of football in troubled times (Gift Article)

It has not been an easy fortnight for Teesside, an area which has long experience of being talked down. But the football club offers hope

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McConnell Returns to Senate After Three Months Away (Gift Article)

Senator Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican and former leader, had been absent for more than 13 weeks after a health incident, fueling questions about his ability to continue serving.

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Robert Kraft Now Decides Who Tours With Ed Sheeran | Defector

On Monday morning, the rapper Macklemore posted a lengthy Instagram statement alleging that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and other NFL owners pitched a hissy-fit to get him dropped from the...

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Leeds blow Newcastle away. Do Farke’s side deserve to be third? Is this Jaissle’s first big test? (Gift Article)

Beren Cross, Chris Waugh and George Caulkin analyse the key talking points as unbeaten Leeds inflict a first loss of the season on Newcastle

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How Canadiens’ culture, former teammate Martin St. Louis led to Chris Kreider signing (Gift Article)

Kreider, the first former teammate St. Louis will coach, lauded the Canadiens' trajectory and their aggressive pursuit of him.

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Reigning back-to-back champ Dodgers clinch 14th straight postseason berth

The Dodgers join the 1991-2005 Atlanta Braves as the only teams in baseball history to make it to 14 consecutive postseasons.

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Which NBA uniforms should make a comeback? One pick for every team

Fashion is a major part of the NBA, and it's about much more than what players are wearing before and after games.

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Bears’ D’Andre Swift celebrates new contract with 3-TD day: ‘He can do everything’ (Gift Article)

Swift's mentality doesn't change, he says, and he proved that with a big-time performance after being rewarded with a new contract.

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Crystal Palace in talks with Dean Henderson over new contract (Gift Article)

The England international goalkeeper has two years remaining on his existing deal.

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Clippers, Raptors complete Kawhi Leonard trade after NBA doles out punishment (Gift Article)

After his trade put on hold for the NBA's investigation into the Clippers' cap circumvention, Kawhi Leonard is heading back to Toronto.

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Jets prospect stock watch, from Björck’s possession clinic to a late-round surprise (Gift Article)

Two games against the Maple Leafs and Canadiens gave the Jets their first glimpse at how key prospects are progressing.

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NHL Bizarro-meter 2026: Which Eastern Conference team had the weirdest offseason? (Gift Article)

Some NHL teams had quiet offseasons. Others ... not so much. The Eastern Conference saw plenty of both ends of the spectrum.

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Book Review: ‘Profiles in Cowardice,’ by Jacob Weisberg (Gift Article)

In “Profiles in Cowardice,” Jacob Weisberg offers a grim twist on John F. Kennedy’s collection of heroic biographies.

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Re-ranking 138 college football teams after Week 2: Texas vaults to No. 1, then it gets weird (Gift Article)

Two weeks into the college football season, it feels like we know nothing. Ain’t it great?

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Opinion | Who Will Win the Midterms? Nate Silver and Our Experts Are More Confident About a Blue Wave. (Gift Article)

It’s looking bullish for Democrats.

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How the Bills unleashed Dalton Kincaid against Texans: 7 Week 1 observations (Gift Article)

Dalton Kincaid starred as the Bills leaned on tight ends against Houston. Plus, Jim Leonhard’s debut, James Cook’s role and more.

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Rogue Machines (Gift Article)

We look into the concerns over artificial intelligence.

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Anton Stach: My Game in My Words (Gift Article)

The imposing German discusses how he plays, why he views his heading as a weakness and how he is so dangerous from free kicks

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Why Scandals Don’t Bring Down Politicians Anymore (Gift Article)

It’s about more than just shamelessness.

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Breaking down every step VAR would have taken for Haaland’s goal – and the error that was made (Gift Article)

The Athletic's refereeing expert Graham Scott explains every part of the process when a goal is given or disallowed on the pitch

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Jarrad Branthwaite, Everton’s key outfield player (Gift Article)

In front of England manager Thomas Tuchel, the Everton centre-back was outstanding. If he stays fit, David Moyes says he can get even better

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What 90 seconds revealed about DJ Moore and the Bills’ offensive ceiling (Gift Article)

Moore’s dazzling debut helped the Bills beat the Texans and offered a glimpse of their offensive ceiling. “This is a preview,” he said.

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How Newcastle moved on from James Trafford and bet on Lukas Hornicek’s ‘top-class’ potential (Gift Article)

On Monday at Leeds' Elland Road, Newcastle are set to come up against the goalkeeper they coveted for so long

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Even after everything goes wrong, Astros still control their playoff destiny (Gift Article)

Someone has to win the AL West. The Astros are still favored to do so, despite how poorly they played in Tampa.

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Red Sox lefty Payton Tolle starts game with immaculate inning (Gift Article)

Tolle became the second Boston pitcher to throw nine pitches to strike out the side in the first inning — Pedro Martínez did it in 2002.

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Bears explode for 59 points in record-setting win over Panthers. Can they keep it up? (Gift Article)

The Bears and Panthers combined for 96 points in the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history.

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Alexander Zverev’s Grand Slam wait is over. His uncomfortable status in tennis lingers

Zverev, 29, won his first major title Sunday at the French Open.

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Canadiens’ signing of Chris Kreider was a good move, even if he’s hated in Montreal (Gift Article)

Kreider is a hated man in Montreal, but there are several reasons his signing makes a ton of sense for the Canadiens.

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Opinion | The Fix Was Almost In (Gift Article)

The midterms dodge their first MAGA bullet. It won’t be the last.

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Rita Ackermann Doesn’t Have to Explain Her Work to You (Gift Article)

The artist, an enfant terrible of the 1990s, has embraced a quieter, more enigmatic style. Just don’t ask her what it all means.

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Kevin Pietersen’s return to the England fold is a gamble – one Brendon McCullum feels is worth taking (Gift Article)

Pietersen was a divisive figure during his playing career but has now been appointed as a mentor for England's white-ball teams

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Jeffrey Epstein Hoped to Seed Human Race With His DNA (Gift Article)

Mr. Epstein, the accused sex trafficker, was fascinated by eugenics. He told scientists and others of his vision of using his New Mexico ranch to impregnate women.

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Sydney Sweeney Sports Betting Ad Sparks Backlash From Athletes (Gift Article)

A nude campaign for a sports betting app drew strong responses. Was it all strategic?

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Reba McEntire Honors Dolly Parton With Rendition of ‘Appalachian Memories’ (Gift Article)

The beloved country music superstars shared a decades-long friendship.

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Academy Honors Rob Reiner, Catherine O’Hara and Others in Emmys ‘In Memoriam’ Segment (Gift Article)

Dozens were honored in a tribute accompanied by the song “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” as performed by Noah Kahan.

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Opinion | Gen Z-ers Dress Like They’ve Never Worn Clothes Before (Gift Article)

It used to be that you could tell goths from preps by the look of them.

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Our 13 Favorite Looks From the Emmys Red Carpet (Gift Article)

Bold colors, smart takes on classic suiting and simple elegance created memorable moments on Monday night.

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Kenneth Walker III, Chiefs steamroll Broncos in Patrick Mahomes’ return (Gift Article)

Kansas City's new feature back resumed his Super Bowl MVP form, taking the burden off of Mahomes in his return from knee surgery.

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The Putin-backed strongman who threw the Paris Games into chaos

Banned from the Games, Russia wanted to upend the Olympics. Enter Umar Kremlev and the boxing ‘gender controversy.’

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‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Goes Out With an Emmy Win (Gift Article)

For its final season, the series won an overhauled variety category in which any or all of the nominees could have claimed an Emmy Award.

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Bob Mackie, Cher and the Ultimate Revenge Dress (Gift Article)

The designer’s bedazzling, feathered creations made waves onstage, including at the Oscars in 1986.

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Ben Johnson wants to have the highest-scoring offense ever. He just put up 59 against the Panthers

He doesn't just want a Super Bowl. He wants to leave no doubt. "I want shutouts. I want blowouts. I want the highest-scoring offense ever."

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What post-Kawhi Clippers have in Brandon Ingram, and remaining voids to fill to compete

For now, the Clippers' post-Kawhi Leonard transition will be led by Ingram and Darius Garland. How far can their new duo lead them?

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Kawhi Leonard’s heart never fully left Toronto. Now he’s going back to the Raptors (Gift Article)

"We're going to continue to do things throughout Toronto," Leonard said in January. He didn't know how right he was.

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Road Races Look Different From the Back of the Pack (Gift Article)

The distance is the same no matter when you finish, but slower runners find the race experience can vary a lot.

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Edwin Díaz continues to struggle, could be left off Dodgers’ postseason roster

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remains optimistic, but expressed concern after Díaz's worst rehab appearance to date.

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Half-Marathoners in New Jersey Wade Through Flooded Course (Gift Article)

Harrowing social media videos showed runners navigating chest-high waters after a drenching rainstorm on Sunday.

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Seeing Normandy on Two Wheels, a Fall Cycling Trip (Gift Article)

On a ride through the French countryside from Dieppe to Bayeux, cyclists of all levels can explore beaches, cideries and historic towns.

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