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Supreme Court to hear case on race in middle school admissions
SUMMARY: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case about race in middle school admissions. This comes three years after it struck down affirmative action in college admissions. The case involves four selective middle schools in Montgomery County, Maryland. A parent group claims the district's policy boosts Black and Latino admissions while disadvantaging Asian American students. The court will decide if there's enough evidence of discrimination for the case to proceed. The court is expected to hear arguments in the coming months.
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Activist Mahmoud Khalil asks Supreme Court to let US judges quickly reverse immigration detentions
SUMMARY: Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has asked the Supreme Court to let federal judges quickly decide the legality of immigration-related detentions so individuals are not held for months or years without judicial oversight. Khalil filed papers with the high court on Monday challenging a recent ruling by a federal appeals court in Philadelphia. That court said federal judges should not consider challenges by people like Khalil until immigration judges have finished their consideration of each case. Khalil is a lawful permanent U.S. resident. He was detained by immigration authorities last year because he participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University in 2024. A federal judge ordered him released over three months later.
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US airman who died after rappel fall at a college football game in Texas is identified
SUMMARY: The service member who died after a fall while rappelling in a stadium before a college football game in Texas has been identified as U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson. Patterson was a Tactical Air Control Party instructor assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron. The airman from Fort Stewart, Georgia, fell Saturday at the Alamodome before Navy's game against the University of Texas at San Antonio. The fall happened as Patterson was rappelling down from the stadium rafters during a pregame salute to the armed forces and veterans. The game was delayed while Patterson received emergency care. He died later at a hospital.
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Baltimore's loss in Cleveland showed offensive limitations that only Jackson might be able to fix
SUMMARY: The Ravens beat Atlanta without Lamar Jackson, but a 13-10 loss at Cleveland on Sunday dropped Baltimore into a three-way tie for first place in the AFC North. The offense looked limited with Tyler Huntley at quarterback. Baltimore is 4-2, but Cleveland is the only team the Ravens have faced that currently has a winning record. Now the Ravens host Cincinnati, with Buffalo and Jacksonville on the schedule after that. So it’s fair to view Jackson’s health as a more urgent issue. He hurt his ankle in Week 4.
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49ers WR Mike Evans has flare-up of Achilles tendinitis, leaves game vs. Commanders
SUMMARY: San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans left Monday night’s win over the Washington Commanders with Achilles tendinitis. Evans had been bothered for the past week by the issue and didn’t practice leading up to the game. He has also been playing through two broken ribs but was active for the game after being listed as questionable. Coach Kyle Shanahan says the tendinitis that flared up during the game was the same issue that had been bothering Evans all week. He says he doesn't expect Evans to be sidelined in the long term.
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Commanders WR Terry McLaurin suffers knee injury vs. 49ers that team fears is serious
SUMMARY: The Washington Commanders are concerned that wide receiver Terry McLaurin has a serious knee injury. McLaurin was taken off the field on a cart Monday night with the injury to his left knee. He was running a pattern in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers when he went down with the injury. His knee appeared to buckle as he tried to get free from cornerback Deommodore Lenoir. McLaurin stayed down while teammates knelt nearby before he was driven off the field. He was immediately ruled out for the game. Coach Dan Quinn says the injury “could be significant.”
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Purdy and the 49ers build a big lead and hold on to beat the Commanders 23-17
SUMMARY: Brock Purdy threw a touchdown pass, Christian McCaffrey ran for two scores and the San Francisco 49ers held on to beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 for their sixth straight win to open the season. The Niners built a 20-point lead and held off the Commanders with two late defensive stops. Jayden Daniels threw two touchdown passes in the second half to cut a 20-point deficit to 23-17, but Malik Mustapha broke up a fourth-down pass to Treylon Burks near the goal line with 1:54 to play to preserve the lead. Washington got the ball back but Daniels was sacked on the final play.
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Jets must fix their alarming 2-minute execution issues after they flare up again in loss to Patriots
SUMMARY: The New York Jets have struggled in the final two minutes of each half under head coach Aaron Glenn. Over two seasons, they’ve been outscored 119-49 in these crucial moments, the worst in the NFL. Glenn acknowledges the need for improvement in both offense and defense during these times. On Sunday, the Jets lost to the Patriots, with issues late in both the second and fourth quarters contributing to the defeat. Despite these challenges, the Jets’ running game remains strong, and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. impressed in his return. Glenn aims to secure a division win against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
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Anaheim Ducks get through a 15-hour travel day with NFL RedZone and some card games
SUMMARY: The Anaheim Ducks had a travel experience to forget trying to get to the New York area for their Eastern Conference road trip this week. The 15-hour ordeal involved changing airports and charter planes and plenty of time spent sitting on the tarmac. Hockey lifer coach Joel Quenneville watched football — a lot of it. Rookie Roger McQueen and some of the younger guys played cards. The Ducks quickly moved from being annoyed by the delays to not wanting to use them as an excuse. They hope it's a bonding experience that will bring them closer together as a team.
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Harbaugh says the Giants are 'honing in on a decision' at quarterback between McCarthy and Winston
SUMMARY: Coach John Harbaugh says the New York Giants are honing in on deciding whether Jameis Winston or J.J. McCarthy will start at quarterback in their next game Sunday at Houston. McCarthy replaced Winston early in the fourth quarter and led multiple scoring drives to get within seven points before losing to New Orleans. The timing of the bye week coming up after playing the Texans is part of the decision, along with Winston's familiarity with the offense compared to McCarthy still learning it since joining in a trade from Minnesota in late September.
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Rangers beat the Ducks 5-2 to improve to 6-0-0 at home to start the season
SUMMARY: Sean Durzi scored 78 seconds in, Dylan Garand made 29 saves and the New York Rangers defeated the travel-weary Anaheim Ducks 5-2 to improve to 6-0-0 at home this fall. The Rangers did not pick up their sixth victory at Madison Square Garden last season until Jan. 26, their 23rd game there. They lost 27 of 41 at home on the way to missing the playoffs and finishing last in the Eastern Conference. The Ducks looked every bit like a group that endured a 15-hour, delay-filled travel ordeal to the East Coast from southern California.
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Rangers put last year's home woes behind them by winning their first six at MSG this season
SUMMARY: The New York Rangers' home woes from a year ago are a distant memory. They're 6-0-0 in their first six games at Madison Square Garden this fall to match the second-longest season-opening home winning streak in franchise history. It took until their 23rd game at MSG last season on Jan. 26 to pick up their sixth victory. They've scored first in every home game thus far, including a goal in the opening two minutes in three in a row. Sean Durzi joked that the Knicks' NBA championship banner night provided some extra motivation to beat Anaheim on Monday.
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Old-school fullback position gets modern makeover for the few NFL teams that use it
SUMMARY: Connor Heyward embraces his role as a fullback with the Las Vegas Raiders. After four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Heyward chose to join the Raiders, where he can focus on fullback duties. This position is rare in modern football due to the rise of spread offenses. However, some teams, like the Raiders, are reviving it with a modern twist. Raiders coach Klint Kubiak values Heyward's versatility, using him in various roles, including special teams. The Raiders are among the few teams using fullbacks extensively, giving them a strategic edge against defenses unprepared for that style.
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Giants are releasing running back Najee Harris, AP source says
SUMMARY: The New York Giants are releasing running back Najee Harris, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. Harris had just two carries for 4 yards in a 34-27 loss to New Orleans on Sunday that dropped the Giants to 3-2-1. The 28-year-old coming off a torn left Achilles tendon rushed for 99 yards in five games this season, an average of 3.2 yards a carry. Harris started against the Saints when coach John Harbaugh and his staff reduced Cam Skattebo's role after the second-year running back fumbled in overtime at Washington the previous week. It's unclear how the Giants plan to split the responsibilities this weekend at Houston among Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary.
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Falcons sign veteran Andy Dalton as another backup to Michael Penix Jr. and release Cooper Rush
SUMMARY: The Atlanta Falcons have signed veteran quarterback Andy Dalton and released backup Cooper Rush. The Falcons announced the moves on Monday following Sunday's 31-23 loss to Chicago. Philadelphia released Dalton on Oct. 9 after he threw an interception on his only attempt as Jalen Hurts’ backup. The 38-year-old Dalton was acquired by the Eagles from Carolina, where he made seven starts in three seasons, on March 18. Rush was 0-2 as the Falcons' fill-in starter to open the season.
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Saints look to take skid-ending effort at Giants overseas
SUMMARY: The New Orleans Saints have arrived in Paris with a more positive outlook. They left New York with just their second victory in six games this season. A 34-27 win over the Giants on Sunday stopped a three-game skid and provided a respite from a sense of desperation that had owner Gayle Benson expressing dissatisfaction last week. The Saints now have a 2-1 record on the road, where their only loss came by a point in overtime. Next, they’ll try to take a winning performance in the Big Apple into another in the City of Lights. They’ll serve as the “home” team against Pittsburgh this Sunday in what's also the NFL’s first scheduled regular-season game in France.
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Saints players in Paris say they'll steer clear of protest hot spots ahead of Steelers game
SUMMARY: Saints tight end Juwan Johnson says some of his family members are “very undecided” about whether to travel to Paris for New Orleans’ game against the Pittsburgh Steelers amid civil unrest in France. The Saints arrived at Charles de Gaulle airport Monday. In a virtual news conference, they addressed questions about the rioting that is making headlines and flooding social media. The NFL said “preparations continue as scheduled for NFL events and the game” at Stade de France on Sunday. Saints safety Justin Reid says he’ll mostly stay close to the site of the team’s accommodations.
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Steelers' belief in their massive rookie class is paying early dividends
SUMMARY: The Pittsburgh Steelers large rookie class is making an immediate impact. Wide receiver Germie Bernard caught a season-high 11 passes in an overtime win over Tampa Bay, and cornerback Daylen Everette added his first career interception to help spark a second-half comeback. Bernard says team's 10 class of 2026 draftees are a tight-knit group committed to making an impact as quickly as possible. First-year coach Mike McCarthy says it's beneficial when young players can get involved early in the season because their roles are likely to expand later in the season. Pittsburgh sits at 4-2 ahead of a trip to Paris in Week 7 to face New Orleans.
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Former NC State football coach, longtime Florida State assistant Chuck Amato dies at 80
SUMMARY: Former N.C. State football coach Chuck Amato has died at the age of 80. The school announced on its athletics website that Amato died early Monday at his Raleigh home under hospice care. Amato had previously battled throat cancer and eventually lost his voice. Amato was a defensive assistant under the late Bobby Bowden during Florida State's peak run of the 1990s before returning to N.C. State as head coach. As a player, Amato was a linebacker who was part of a team that shared an Atlantic Coast Conference title. He also was an ACC champion wrestler at N.C. State.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts joins list of athletes diagnosed with blood clots
SUMMARY: Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles is the latest professional athlete to be diagnosed with blood clots. The one-time Super Bowl MVP is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of a health matter. Victor Wembanyama, Damian Lillard, Chris Bosh and Nelly Korda are among the other athletes who have had blood clots.
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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, AP source says
SUMMARY: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because of the sensitivity of the health matter. The Eagles placed Hurts on injured reserve Saturday after revealing he has a blood clot in his calf. On Monday, the team and Hurts' agent provided more details. Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and a bilateral pulmonary emboli, meaning a clot has traveled from his legs to his lungs. His treatment involves blood thinners, and he cannot participate in football activities until he's off them.
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Cole Knuble, son of Mike Knuble, makes his NHL debut with the Flyers he grew up rooting for
SUMMARY: Cole Knuble made his NHL debut with the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night against Colorado. The youngest son of retired forward Mike Knuble grew up rooting for the Flyers, who his dad played five seasons with during separate stints. Cole Knuble was one of three players called up from the minors to fill in for injured forwards Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster and Travis Konecny. Knuble was a fourth-round pick by Philadelphia in the 2023 draft and came close to making the team out of training camp.
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Matvei Michkov scores 2 goals and Flyers beat Avalanche 3-2 for 2nd straight win
SUMMARY: Matvei Michkov scored two goals and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 for their second straight victory after opening the season with nine consecutive losses. Michkov leads the Flyers with six goals this season. Noel Acciari also scored for Philadelphia, which lost six games in regulation and three in overtime or shootouts before breaking through on Saturday with a victory over Ottawa. Joseph Woll made 24 saves for his first victory with the Flyers. Martin Necas and rookie T.J. Hughes scored for the Avalanche, last season’s Presidents’ Trophy winners. Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 21 shots.
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NFL in Paris: League eyes big debut as Steelers-Saints game comes amid security concerns
SUMMARY: The NFL hopes to bring a “mini-Super Bowl” vibe to Paris this week for its first regular-season game in France, even as authorities consider imposing curfews following civil unrest. The security situation has partially overshadowed the buildup to Sunday’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints at Stade de France. But the league says preparations are on schedule with an “NFL House” to open later in the week and other fan activities. The Saints arrived in Paris on Monday morning and have their own fan events planned, too. The NFL has teamed up with Paris Saint-Germain and French stars like Kylian Mbappé to help promote the game.
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NBA to open season with 125 international players on rosters. France, Canada lead the way
SUMMARY: San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama isn’t the only reason why French fans will be watching the NBA this season. Far from it. The opening night rosters in the NBA have been turned in — and there are 17 French players on those lists, the most of any international land. Canada, which has had more player representation than any other country outside of the U.S. over the last several years, has 16 players on opening night rosters. In all, there are 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries on rosters to open this season.
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LeBron James is set to open his 24th season in New York when his 76ers visit the Knicks
SUMMARY: LeBron James is opening his record 24th NBA season at Madison Square Garden but wearing a Philadelphia 76ers uniform. His agent, Rich Paul, said over the summer that James would have chosen the New York Knicks if they hadn't won the NBA championship last season. The 76ers are debuting a potent lineup Tuesday night, including James and newcomer Jaylen Brown, alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. Fans are eager to see how these stars will coexist. Philadelphia is buzzing with excitement, and James' presence has captivated the city. Knicks coach Mike Brown praised James' incredible career longevity.
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