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NFL experts’ Week 7 takeaways: Are the Vikings and Giants serious contenders? (Gift Article)

NFL writers Mike Jones, Ted Nguyen and Dan Pompei share their thoughts on the surprising Vikings and Giants and the hobbled 49ers.

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Is Jalen Williams’ injury a game-changer for the Thunder’s title chase? (Gift Article)

The Thunder will still be favored to win many games this season, but without Williams, how realistic are their championship hopes?

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The Verdict: How Shield-winning Nashville became MLS’s most dominant club (Gift Article)

Nashville is on course for the single-season MLS points record, and its GM explains the club's approach to a landmark year

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Makes Rules for? (Gift Article)

Five experts on how best to limit a rapidly evolving technology.

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Is the Premier League short of stardust? (Gift Article)

It looks as if the truly elite players want to express themselves away from the Premier League's relentless attritional style

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The Briefing: The poison drips through at Manchester United. Are Liverpool on the rise? (Gift Article)

Dissecting the weekend's big talking points in the Premier League as Manchester United's head coach is left on the brink

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The next step for high-flying Brighton? Getting results away against the Premier League’s elite (Gift Article)

Brighton's Champions League hopes won't be determined by one result at Anfield, but there is room for improvement on the road

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Brewers’ Aaron Ashby thrives in World Series as a reliever, dreams of being a starter (Gift Article)

Ashby might join the Brewers’ rotation next year, but he's doing just fine in his current role, with a string of scoreless relief outings.

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Seahawks shut down Kenneth Walker, hand Chiefs first loss in battle of NFL heavyweights (Gift Article)

Walker, the reigning Super Bowl MVP, was bottled up by Seattle's defense as the Seahawks snapped their two-game losing streak.

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Gov. Ventura Says He Won't Seek Re-election (Gift Article)

Jesse Ventura says he will not seek second term as governor of Minnesota; photo; remark in radio interview that he wants to protect family comes as newspaper details abuse of governor's mansion by Ven...

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Harrison Butker Overestimates His Range | Defector

As a general rule, something has to go extremely wrong for an NFL kicker to drive a week of discourse. When Steelers kicker Jeff Reed trashed a Sheetz bathroom and berated its graveyard-shift employee...

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49ers, Brock Purdy never saw loss to Falcons coming, despite all the available excuses (Gift Article)

The 49ers' first loss of 2026 looked a lot like several losses in 2025, with several key players hobbled or out because of injury.

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Tom Brady disgusted with several questionable penalties in Packers-Lions game (Gift Article)

Unnecessary roughness and roughing the passer calls were among those under scrutiny in Detroit, while a non-call in Tennessee loomed large.

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To Fish or To Cheat: How God Had an Actual Conversation with My Friend

A spiritual experience or an unbelievable coincidence?

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Forty-four years of waiting, two wins from a title: Are the Brewers’ glory days finally here? (Gift Article)

The Brewers spotted the Rays four runs in Game 2. Then they showed why they can never be counted out.

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Matthew Stafford, Rams roll Raiders in get-right win. Can they build on their momentum? (Gift Article)

The Rams rebounded from one of their worst offensive games in years last week to beat the Raiders, 35-21, and move to 3-4 on the season.

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As Blackhawks’ growing pains continue, when will we stop grading on a curve? (Gift Article)

The Blackhawks went 0-for-7 on the power play, including a pair of five-on-threes, in a 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Sunday.

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Stromboli Recipe • 5★ (Gift Recipe)

Swirls of cured meats and cheeses, all wound up in pizza dough, this classic Italian-American party snack may appear more intimidating to make than it is in reality. Here, store-bought pizza dough mak...

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Plea Deal for Man Who Forced Russians to Work in Strip Clubs (Gift Article)

Lev Trakhtenberg, dance promoter, enters plea bargain yn charges that he brought at least 25 women from Russia to Brooklyn on fraudulent visas and then forced them to dance nude in strip clubs in Sout...

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What to Know as Serbia Votes for a New Parliament (Gift Article)

A student-led movement is challenging the governing party of Aleksandar Vucic, who has dominated Serbian politics for over a decade.

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There’s a big opening at Baylor. Expect a big swing — and keep an eye on these names (Gift Article)

Spencer Danielson, Jeff Traylor and even Lincoln Riley could be viable candidates for the Bears.

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A Historical Thriller Follows the Race to Make an Atomic Bomb
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How It’s a Wonderful Life Director Frank Capra Produced America’s Earliest Known Soccer Footage

One of the greatest filmmakers of all-time is only recently credited for capturing the earlier known footage of soccer being played in the…

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Beef Pho Recipe • 4★ (Gift Recipe)

A soothing, restorative bowl of beef phở, the national dish of Vietnam, is defined by the quality of the broth, according to Thuy Diem Pham, chef and owner of The Little Viet Kitchen in London. Region...

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The Minnesota Fraud Scandal and the Fallout, Explained (Gift Article)

An inquiry into scams involving money slated for social services has deepened over the years. It also is at the center of several recent domestic decisions by the Trump administration.

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Bob Uecker’s spirit hangs over a bittersweet Brewers World Series (Gift Article)

In the days ahead of the World Series, Uecker’s family released a statement to Brewers fans. It read more like a love letter.

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Could Philip Rivers replace Dave Doeren at NC State? Candidates for the Wolfpack’s opening (Gift Article)

Rivers, a former star quarterback for the Pack, is currently a high school head coach in Alabama.

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Valkyries and Dream putting on unpredictable WNBA Finals, typical of this parity-filled season (Gift Article)

Balance and growth are the hallmarks of the Valkyries and Dream ... and the WNBA.

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How Tottenham’s pressing organisation prevented Chelsea from playing (Gift Article)

In their win at Stamford Bridge, De Zerbi's side used a hybrid pressing scheme which changed depending on how Chelsea started their attack

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Six of the Greatest Movie Soundtracks From This Century

A movie’s music choices can be just as memorable as the film itself.

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Julia Stiles on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Is Healing Millennials (Gift Article)

As a fan favorite on “Dancing With the Stars,” Stiles is “down for anything,” says her partner Ezra Sosa, including engaging with her early-career movies.

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Is it time for the NBA to start looking at the WNBA’s coaches? (Gift Article)

In the wake of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals in particular, the Valkyries' Natalie Nakase looks like a potential option.

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Moyes tweet, 10 years on: Did Manchester United improve their ‘passing, creating chances, defending’? (Gift Article)

It's a decade since a United tweet explained what manager Moyes wanted to improve. We look at the numbers to assess what happened after…

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Baylor fires head coach Dave Aranda day after loss to Kansas (Gift Article)

It seemed a long time coming for Dave Aranda.

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Why Connor Hellebuyck is uniquely suited to solve the Devils’ biggest problem (Gift Article)

The Devils haven't had stellar goaltending in years, and Connor Hellebuyck could change that. Here's how.

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Two Canadiens’ outdoor-rink origin stories remind us why outdoor games remain special (Gift Article)

The NHL's outdoor-game tradition might feel dated, but to those who play the game, it can serve as a timely reminder of something pure.

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A Little League coach pulled aside an opposing player. The lesson could last a lifetime (Gift Article)

“You never know who is watching,” Heather Wilson said. “You never know what impact you can make on somebody else."

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A ‘crybaby’ gesture said it all: The WNBA Finals are getting personal (Gift Article)

The finals are down to a best-of-three series. It's a battle of wills as much as skills.

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A Day After Renewed Street Clashes in France, Relief and Anxiety Mix (Gift Article)

While the police kept a lid on vandalism, the huge number of protesters, and France’s fraught politics, suggest unrest could grow.

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SEC’s parity might mean a quiet coaching carousel: Vibes after Week 8 (Gift Article)

The SEC is down to two one-loss teams, and teams that looked to be sinking a few weeks ago keep finding wins.

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Sal Frelick, the Brewers’ 5-9 spark plug, bashes a big blast that echoes back to B.C. (Gift Article)

From Frelick's B.C. buddies who were in Section 418 to the Brewers' Jake Bauers, emotions flowed for a special teammate who just has "it."

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Yep, this college football season has been unusually wild (Gift Article)

Until Saturday is The Athletic's free college football newsletter.

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Little chance of extending current labor deal to avoid painful lockout, say union, league (Gift Article)

A lockout could be disastrous for the league and its players, but neither side considers the status quo a real option.

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How Carter Meyer, through family and competitiveness, became 2027 NHL Draft’s ‘full package’ (Gift Article)

Meyer is playing his draft year with the QMJHL Québec Remparts after leaving the U.S. NTDP.

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Bruno Fernandes left out of Manchester United starting line-up vs. Bournemouth after Como outburst (Gift Article)

It comes after the United captain appeared to question Michael Carrick’s side’s tactical approach after Wednesday night’s 4-1 loss at Como.

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At Least 12 Injured, Including 6 Minors, in Shooting Near Florida A&M’s Stadium (Gift Article)

The shooting occurred hours after the university’s homecoming game. The youngest victim was 11, the police said.

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The Rays, steady and composed all season, are unraveling on the World Series stage (Gift Article)

"Today was probably not our best day,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said after Game 2.

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Will Wrexham’s struggles to keep the ball hurt their promotion chances? (Gift Article)

Time and time again, Wrexham were guilty of careless play, gifting possession to Blackburn to ensure any momentum built up fizzled out

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NFL Week 7 viewing guide: J.J. McCarthy’s test, division clashes, Kenneth Walker Bowl (Gift Article)

Week 7 also includes the battered San Francisco 49ers trying to remain unbeaten.

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Opinion | ‘Despicable’ Doesn’t Begin to Cover It (Gift Article)

Trump’s culture of cruelty spreads.

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