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October 16, 2026
USC and UCLA could benefit as College Football Playoff nears 24-team expansion
Reports that the College Football Playoff could expand from 12 to 24 teams in 2027 offer new hope for USC and UCLA, neither of which has reached the field.
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October 15, 2026
Gymnastics coach who filmed naked girls in Mississippi bathroom sentenced to 90 years in prison
The case against gymnastics coach Sean Gardner emerged during a probe into sexual abuse at an Iowa gym. Lawsuits against Gardner, USA Gymnastics and the gym are pending.
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October 14, 2026
Two men charged in shooting of 49ers' Keion White at a Super Bowl party involving rapper Lil Baby and strippers
Four suspects were arrested and two charged in the shooting of 49ers defensive lineman Keion White, who was wounded in the ankle at a Super Bowl party in San Francisco.
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October 14, 2026
Tyreek Hill could face NFL discipline after civil jury finds him liable on two domestic violence claims
Tyreek Hill was found liable on two of 10 battery claims, awarding his estranged wife $500,000 but denying her punitive damages. The receiver could face NFL discipline.
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October 13, 2026
Suspension likely for Rams tackle Alaric Jackson for punching Bills' Bradley Chubb after loss
A suspension appears likely after Rams star left tackle Alaric Jackson punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after the Rams' overtime 'MNF' loss at SoFi Stadium.
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October 12, 2026
Michael Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey sells for $14 million. Only Babe Ruth's 'called shot' jersey has fetched more
A Miami real estate magnate purchased the autographed road jersey, which Jordan wore during Game 2 of the 1988 Finals. The Bulls won the NBA championship that season.
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October 12, 2026
'Total disbelief': Co-owner Magic Johnson issues rare rebuke over Commanders' overtime clock mismanagement
Washington blew a chance to beat the Giants in overtime when Jayden Daniels was tackled as time expired. Commanders co-owner Magic Johnson expressed consternation.
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October 7, 2026
Dodgers, Angels receive surprising report cards from the Automated Ball-Strike system's first season
MLB's Automated Ball-Strike challenge system produced an unlikely split in its first season: The Angels were adept while the Dodgers weren't.
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October 5, 2026
Bob Fontaine Jr., a legendary scout who drafted the Angels' 2002 championship core, dies at 73
Bob Fontaine Jr. was a scout for six MLB teams and drafted Hall of Famers Ozzie Smith, Tony Gwynn and Randy Johnson, in addition to Jim Abbott and many other Angels stars.
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October 2, 2026
LSU reduced a football player's punishment for rape. Now the D.A. is investigating
LSU's Title IX office found Damien Shanklin responsible for forcible rape, but an appeal allowed him to remain on campus and play football.
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October 1, 2026
Mike Tomlin's 'Minecraft' city is going viral — and at least one former Steelers player is incredulous
Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin played 'Minecraft' to spend time with his sons. Soon building virtual cities became therapeutic relief from football's pressures.
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September 30, 2026
NASCAR owner Chad Bryant, crew member suspended indefinitely for attacking rising star Corey Heim at Martinsville
NASCAR suspended team owner Chad Bryant and crew member Steve Civatarese indefinitely after they and others attacked rising star Corey Heim at Martinsville Speedway.
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September 29, 2026
Hot mic catches Sacramento Kings reporters calling Ben Simmons 'cringe' and Zach LaVine 'hella fine'
A livestream of the Sacramento Kings' media day caught reporters making personal remarks about guards Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine between interviews.
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September 28, 2026
Woeful Mets outspend the Dodgers while Rays, Guardians and White Sox win on the cheap
Three playoff teams — the Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox — rank among the six lowest payrolls, according to MLB present-day salary calculations.
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September 25, 2026
Cooper Flagg trading card with game-worn debut patch sparks auction frenzy, sells for $8.04 million
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg's card is now the third-most expensive NBA card and fifth-highest sports card, surpassing Flagg's previous record by 20 times.
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September 24, 2026
NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip steps away from public life after brain disease diagnosis
NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip, 79, has been diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration and possible chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
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September 23, 2026
FBI case widens against man who posed as an NFL player to allegedly defraud dozens of women
One of the more than 60 reported victims of Daejon Love's alleged schemes alerted the 49ers eight months before he was arrested.
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September 23, 2026
Chris Spatola, ESPN college basketball analyst and Coach K's son-in-law, dies at 47
Chris Spatola, an ESPN college basketball analyst, former Duke assistant coach and Army veteran, has died at 47. His death triggered an outpouring of grief.
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September 16, 2026
Shohei Ohtani, Carlos Correa and more: How star injuries could reshape the MLB playoffs
Injuries and recoveries are poised to shape the MLB postseason picture, with nearly every contender juggling critical absences and fragile returns.
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September 2, 2026
NBA hammers Clippers, Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard following investigation
The NBA handed down sweeping penalties to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, team executives, the team and Kawhi Leonard following an investigation.
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September 2, 2026
Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, loses driver's license for five years
Tiger Woods reached a plea deal in a Florida DUI case and is suspended from driving for five years after pleading guilty to reckless driving.
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August 31, 2026
Packers turn to former USC running back Marshawn Lloyd with Josh Jacobs on NFL exempt list
Former USC standout Marshawn Lloyd is expected to lead the Green Bay Packers' backfield while Josh Jacobs is in legal limbo.
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August 28, 2026
Video evidence only backs battery charges against Packers star Josh Jacobs after May arrest on 5, including felony
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been was formally charged with misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property.
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August 27, 2026
How an alleged fake 49ers wideout wooed women and took $1.3 million: 'That's Google, not me'
Federal prosecutors say two men led a multistate scam, posing as a San Francisco 49ers player and adviser to steal $1.3 million from at least 26 women.
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August 26, 2026
Padres minor league coach released by ICE on bond but still faces deportation to Venezuela
Padres minor league coach and Venezuelan native Oswaldo Pirela is home in Arizona after his release from ICE custody, but he still faces deportation proceedings.
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August 26, 2026
Ex-Lakers star Byron Scott's sexual assault trial nears as Campbell Hall settles with accuser
Campbell Hall has reached a confidential settlement with the woman who alleges ex-Lakers guard Byron Scott sexually assaulted her on campus in 1987. Scott's trial looms.
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August 25, 2026
The Lakers' record $12.5-billion sale was an NBA earthquake. Did Iger and Kushner get a good deal?
Analysts are split on whether Josh Kushner and Bob Iger overpaid for the Lakers when they agreed on a price of $12.5 billion for the iconic NBA team.
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August 24, 2026
NFL training camps become Lane Kiffin's latest recruiting landscape thanks to court ruling
Dae'Quan Wright and Jack Pyburn are being courted by LSU despite NFL ties, thanks to a court ruling that enables some players to return for a fifth college season.
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August 20, 2026
The Dodgers are Mark Walter's crown jewel. Can he hold on to it amid federal probe?
When the news broke last week that Mark Walter was selling the Lakers just one year after buying the storied basketball franchise, executives working for another crown jewel in his sports empire — ...
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August 19, 2026
San Diego Padres minor league coach seized by ICE en route home to Arizona
San Diego Padres catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela was detained at El Paso International Airport and remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.
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