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October 16, 2026
Far beyond Savannah: Banana Ball announces first international games, Dodger Stadium debut for 2027
The Banana Ball 2027 schedule spans 79 stadiums in 74 cities, with the league's first international stops in Mexico and Canada. The Savannah Bananas will make their Dodger Stadium debut in April.
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October 15, 2026
ESPN's Troy Aikman says he'll be a 'free agent' after season, laughs about reported tension with Joe Buck
'Monday Night Football' announcer Troy Aikman indicated on Thursday that this season could be his last at ESPN. He laughed at the mention of reported tension with longtime broadcast partner Joe Buck.
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October 14, 2026
Mark Sanchez reaches settlement in civil lawsuit filed by truck driver he allegedly assaulted
Mark Sanchez has reached an agreement in principle to end the civil case against him filed by a truck driver who got into a physical altercation with the former USC and NFL quarterback.
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October 13, 2026
'Human vs. Robot' cage match was a hit. State says event was illegal, but organizers aren't concerned
A human beat two out of three robots, including one inspired by 'Terminator,' during a recent cage match in San Francisco. The California State Athletic Commission says the event shouldn't have hap...
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October 13, 2026
Atlanta Dream will host WNBA Finals Games 3 and 4 at State Farm Arena, with some scheduling changes
The Atlanta Dream will host Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkryies at State Farm Arena (17,000 seats) rather than Gateway Center Arena (3,500 seats).
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October 12, 2026
Atlanta Dream will host at least two WNBA Finals games. But exactly where is yet TBD
The Atlanta Dream will host Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries, plus Game 6 if necessary, but it's unclear where those games will take place.
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October 12, 2026
Mike Evans delivered an all-time diss of Trevon Diggs. Or did he? 'I honestly didn't know it was him'
San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans appeared to diss Seattle Seahawks cornerback Trevon Diggs by turning the veteran player around to see the name on the back of his jersey.
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October 9, 2026
Here's why Dak Prescott was miffed after a man called Cowboys' loss to Bucs 'embarrassing'
Dak Prescott wasn't happy with a man who called the Cowboys' loss to Tampa Bay 'embarrassing.' The QB didn't necessarily disagree with the assessment — he was miffed about something else.
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October 8, 2026
Cheers! NFL now says it's OK to celebrate by pretending to drink a beverage
The NFL and players union say celebrations that mimic drinking a beverage are allowed, reversing recent fines for 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk and Cowboys' Jake Ferguson and Colts' Matt Goncalves.
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October 7, 2026
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye says he's 'a little bit skeptical' about the moon landing
Patriots quarterback and newly crowned AFC player of the week Drake Maye said this week that he's "a little bit skeptical" that humans landed on the moon.
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October 7, 2026
Eagles react to Lane Johnson's sudden retirement after 13-plus seasons: 'I'll miss him dearly'
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson retires four games into his 14th season. Coach Nick Sirianni says he's excited to see what rookie replacement Markel Bell will do with the opportu...
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October 6, 2026
'Excessive' suspensions of two NFL officials to be challenged by referees union
The NFL Referees Assn. says it plans to challenge the league's 'excessive' suspensions of two game officials following their confrontations with players during Sunday's games.
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October 6, 2026
Sophie Cunningham appears to troll transgender community with hat at Mizzou football game
Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham appeared at Missouri's homecoming game with a hat bearing a slogan that seemed to imply that transgender women are not actually women.
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October 5, 2026
Sean McVay says he addressed Rams assistant coaches' behavior toward Eagles fans. 'We'll be better'
Rams coach Sean McVay said he spoke with his assistants after online videos appeared to show coaches taunting Eagles fans and making obscene gestures from a stadium booth.
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October 5, 2026
'Hm.' Tyreek Hill and Chiefs seem mutually intrigued by possible reunion after Tyquan Thornton injury
A Tyreek Hill reunion with the Chiefs seems like a possibility after injuries to Kansas City receivers Tyquan Thornton and Rashee Rice on Sunday. Hill was cut by Miami during the offseason.
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October 5, 2026
NFL is reviewing two incidents involving officials, including one who appeared to curse at player
The NFL is looking into two incidents involving confrontations between officials and players during Sunday's games, including one in which a line judge apparently cursed at Arizona's Trey McBride.
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October 2, 2026
49ers owner Jed York suspended for 6 games, fined $500,000 by NFL
49ers principal owner Jed York was suspended for six games and fined $500,000 after an Ohio prostitution sting led him to plead no contest to misdemeanor charges.
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October 2, 2026
Tony Romo and CBS Sports have 'mutually agreed to part ways' following his OWI arrest
Tony Romo and CBS Sports have "mutually agreed to part ways," weeks after the former Cowboys quarterback was found guilty of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
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October 2, 2026
Steelers coach Mike McCarthy regrets profane exchange with QB Aaron Rodgers that aired on 'TNF'
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Coach Mike McCarthy were caught on camera using expletives about or toward each other during a nationally televised loss to Cleveland.
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October 1, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo's future with Portugal in question after star player leaves camp. Here's how we got here
Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal's training camp after coach Jorge Jesus said the superstar would not start the team's next game. Here's what we know about the situation.
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October 1, 2026
Steelers trade Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys after offseason contract talks failed
Pittsburgh traded cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to Dallas for a 2028 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-rounder after failing to come to terms on a contract extension.
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September 30, 2026
Phil Mickelson entered treatment center for family trauma and addiction earlier this year
Golfer Phil Mickelson checked himself into a treatment center earlier this year to seek help for family trauma and addiction, a representative said. He is reportedly no longer there.
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September 30, 2026
A'ja Wilson apologizes for technical foul but demands respect after confrontation with fan
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson received a technical foul late in her team's playoff loss to the Fever after leaving the court to confront a fan. She later said the fan's behavior was 'unacceptable.'
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September 29, 2026
Former Laker J.R. Smith arrested on suspicion of family violence assault charge
Former Laker J.R. Smith was arrested Tuesday in Texas on suspicion of assault causing bodily injury involving a family member. No bond had been set, according to jail booking records.
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September 29, 2026
Nick Sirianni expresses remorse for NSFW reaction to sideline hit on Jalen Hurts
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said his emotions got the best of him after QB Jalen Hurts was hit hard going out of bounds and briefly left the game. Cameras caught Sirianni yelling an obscenity.
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September 28, 2026
NFL asks Department of Homeland Security to remove Brian Dawkins video from immigration post
The NFL asked the Department of Homeland Security to remove a video of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins' punishing hits, used in a post about a cracking down on a migrant caravan.
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September 28, 2026
Slumping Drake Maye still thinks he can lead Patriots to success: 'Because that's my job'
Drake Maye, who finished second to Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford in last season's MVP voting, has struggled through the Patriots' first three games.
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September 25, 2026
Packers' Tucker Kraft complains about hearing boos at Lambeau: 'It's not going to help us win'
Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is taking heat on social media after criticizing Green Bay fans for booing during a blowout loss to Atlanta. "The response you were looking for was 'we HAVE TO PLAY B...
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September 24, 2026
Spurs legend Gregg Popovich marries former assistant coach's ex-wife
Gregg Popovich married Mary Barth Budenholzer on Sept. 16, according to Bexar County records. The legendary coach's new wife was previously married to Mike Budenholzer, Popovich's former Spurs assi...
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September 23, 2026
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown will avoid prison in attempted-murder case, attorney says
Former NFL star Antonio Brown has accepted a plea deal that will reduce the charge of attempted second-degree murder he's facing in Florida to aggravated assault, his attorney told The Times on Wed...
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