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Consumers Energy picks private equity fund to buy Michigan dams for $1 apiece
SUMMARY: Consumers Energy plans to sell its 13 aging and unprofitable Michigan hydropower dams to a subsidiary of a Maryland private equity firm for a dollar apiece. The deal would ensure their continued existence for the next three decades. Company officials announced Tuesday that Delaware-based Confluence Hydro LLC plans to sell the dams’ electricity back to Consumers at an unspecified price. Consumers has been publicly pondering a sale of its dams for the past three years. Confluence officials say the company brings expertise to modernizing hydro dams. Federal and state officials still have to approve the proposed sale.
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Where states stand in the battle for partisan advantage in US House redistricting maps
SUMMARY: Lawmakers in Missouri are the latest to try to draw a new U.S. House map for the 2026 election that could enhance the Republican Party’s numbers in Congress. The Missouri House on Tuesday passed revised districts giving Republican a chance at winning almost all of the state's congressional seats. The plan still needs approval from the Missouri Senate. An emerging national redistricting trend began in Texas, at the behest of President Donald Trump, to try to keep GOP control of the House next year. California Democrats responded with their own map to help Democrats, though it still needs voter approval.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia wants asylum. The US wants to deport him. What to know
SUMMARY: Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces an uncertain future. The Trump administration wants to deport him to the African nation of Eswatini. Abrego Garcia wants to apply for asylum. Either path could mean a long journey through the legal system. Abrego Garcia became a flashpoint over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown when he was wrongfully deported to his native El Salvador in March. The Trump administration claimed he was a member of the MS-13 gang. Abrego Garcia denies the allegation. He was returned to the United States in June to face human smuggling charges in Tennessee. Abrego Garcia has plead not guilty to the charges.
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She was adopted into an abusive US home. Decades later, immigration policies sent her back to Brazil
SUMMARY: When Maria Pires was adopted from Brazil as a child, she believed she was officially an American. But her adoptive father, who sexually abused her for years, never completed paperwork to make her a citizen. As an adult, Pires served prison time for several violent crimes. Still, officials allowed her to remain in the U.S. for decades — until the second Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. Officials say she’s a serial criminal no longer welcome in the U.S. At an annual immigration check-in this March, she was detained and eventually deported. She's in a Brazilian shelter, trying to rebuild her life. Trump's efforts have swept up tens of thousands of immigrants. Many like Pires came to the U.S. as children. Their detentions often draw the loudest backlash.
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She was adopted into an abusive US home. Decades later, immigration policies sent her back to Brazil
SUMMARY: When Maria Pires was adopted from Brazil as a child, she believed she was officially an American. But her adoptive father, who sexually abused her for years, never completed paperwork to make her a citizen. As an adult, Pires served prison time for several violent crimes. Still, officials allowed her to remain in the U.S. for decades — until the second Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. Officials say she’s a serial criminal no longer welcome in the U.S. At an annual immigration check-in this March, she was detained and eventually deported. She’s in a Brazilian shelter, trying to rebuild her life. Trump’s efforts have swept up tens of thousands of immigrants. Many like Pires came to the U.S. as children. Their detentions often draw the loudest backlash.
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Consumers Energy picks private equity fund to buy Michigan dams for $1 apiece
SUMMARY: Consumers Energy plans to sell its 13 aging and unprofitable Michigan hydropower dams to a subsidiary of a Maryland private equity firm for a dollar apiece. The deal would ensure their continued existence for the next three decades. Company officials announced Tuesday that Delaware-based Confluence Hydro LLC plans to sell the dams’ electricity back to Consumers at an unspecified price. Consumers has been publicly pondering a sale of its dams for the past three years. Confluence officials say the company brings expertise to modernizing hydro dams. Federal and state officials still have to approve the proposed sale.
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Invasive, disease-carrying tick found in Maine, the farthest northeast it has been spotted
SUMMARY: Researchers say they have confirmed the presence of an invasive species of tick in Maine for the first time, marking the farthest northeast in the U.S. where the pest has been discovered. The University of Maine and state conservation officials say Monday they confirmed the presence of the Asian longhorned tick in the state in July. The tick is native to east Asia, where it is capable of spreading tickborne infections such as spotted fever. The tick was first confirmed in the United States in New Jersey in 2017 and it has since spread to more than 20 states, clustering mostly around the eastern third of the country.
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US Steel to end steel production at Illinois plant but no layoffs
SUMMARY: U.S. Steel will stop processing steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois, three months after Nippon Steel sealed a deal with President Donald Trump to buy the iconic American steelmaker. In a statement, the Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel said Tuesday that it'll “optimize” its operations by focusing on processing raw steel at facilities in Pennsylvania and Indiana. It'll end its production work at Granite City Works, likely in November, but it says it'll keep paying the 800 workers there. They'll keep their jobs at least until 2027, as a result of a national security agreement between Trump and Nippon Steel that allowed its buyout of U.S. Steel to go forward.
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Teachers sue over Trump's immigration crackdown, saying students are staying home
SUMMARY: Labor unions representing educators and school employees are suing President Donald Trump's administration over its immigration crackdown. The unions argue arrests near schools terrorize children and teachers, leading some students to drop out. The lawsuit by the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers claims the Republican administration's decision to allow immigration arrests at schools violates the law. The unions Tuesday joined an ongoing lawsuit in Oregon challenging the administration's decision to open houses of worship to immigration enforcement. Lawyers argue these actions violate the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act. Trump's administration says criminals won't be able to hide in schools and churches to avoid arrest.
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Big Ten's weak slate this week raises questions about nonconference scheduling strategies
SUMMARY: The Big Ten’s lackluster schedule this week exemplifies a problem facing the conference. Not enough teams are testing themselves outside of league play. Six Big Ten schools are facing Championship Subdivision programs this week. One-third of the league's 18 members aren't playing any nonconference games against Power Four schools or Notre Dame this season. Michigan, Southern California, UCLA and Wisconsin are the only Big Ten teams that don't have an FCS school on their schedule.
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Details of Samuel Basallo's $67M, 8-year deal contract with the Baltimore Orioles for 2026-33
SUMMARY: Samuel Basallo contract details
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Short week could leave Packers at less than full strength on their offensive line Thursday
SUMMARY: The Green Bay Packers could be missing a couple of their starting offensive linemen when they host the Washington Commanders on Thursday night. Right tackle Zach Tom and left guard Aaron Banks got hurt during the Packers’ 27-13 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The Packers only staged a walkthrough Tuesday. But their injury report said neither player would have participated if there had been an actual practice. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said neither player’s injury should be a long-term issue. Tom has an oblique injury. Banks’ issues are with his ankle and groin.
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Basallo hits an RBI single in 11th to lift Orioles to walk-off win over Pirates
SUMMARY: Samuel Basallo hit an RBI single in the 11th inning that was initially ruled a foul ball to give the Baltimore Orioles a 3-2 walk-off win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Basallo’s popup to left grazed off the glove of left fielder Tommy Pham, landed on the chalk in the outfield grass, and was ruled foul. After a review, it was ruled a hit to drive in Gunnar Henderson for the Orioles third straight walk-off win. Jeremiah Jackson gave the Orioles a 2-1 lead with a solo homer in the sixth, but Pham hit a solo homer in the top of the ninth to make it 2-all.
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Rookie catcher Samuel Basallo becoming the Orioles' go-to guy for walk-off wins
SUMMARY: Samuel Basallo has quickly morphed from the Baltimore Orioles’ top prospect to the team’s go-to guy for walk-off wins. Basallo delivered his second victory-clinching hit in four games on Tuesday night with a blooper down the left-field line that eluded sliding Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham, giving the Orioles a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh in 11 innings. That winning hit follows Basallo's game-ending homer in the ninth inning of a 2-1 victory over the Dodgers last Friday night. In August, the touted rookie knocked in the go-ahead run in the ninth for a 4-3 win over Boston at Fenway Park.
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Big Ten's weak slate this week raises questions about nonconference scheduling strategies
SUMMARY: The Big Ten’s lackluster schedule this week exemplifies a problem facing the conference. Not enough teams are testing themselves outside of league play. Six Big Ten schools are facing Championship Subdivision programs this week. One-third of the league's 18 members aren't playing any nonconference games against Power Four schools or Notre Dame this season. Michigan, Southern California, UCLA and Wisconsin are the only Big Ten teams that don't have an FCS school on their schedule.
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Bills add kicker Prater to active roster and change punters by signing Johnston and cutting Robbins
SUMMARY: Kicker Matt Prater was signed to the Bills active roster off the practice squad, days after the 19-year veteran capped Buffalo’s season-opening comeback win over Baltimore. The Bills, however, are changing punters. They signed seventh-year player Cameron Johnston and released Brad Robbins, who was inconsistent in his Buffalo debut by averaging 39.5 yards on four punts in the 41-40 victory on Sunday night. Prater was perfect in hitting all three field-goal attempts, including a 32-yarder as time expired in helping Buffalo overcome a 15-point deficit in the final four minutes. Prater joined the team on Thursday and was promoted for the game after Tyler Bass was placed on injured reserve.
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Mets activate center fielder Jose Siri from 60-day injured list after his recovery from broken leg
SUMMARY: New York Mets center fielder Jose Siri was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday and started against the Philadelphia Phillies, five months after breaking his left leg. The speedy Siri fouled a pitch off the leg April 12 against the Athletics and was carted off the field. Acquired from Tampa Bay for pitcher Eric Orze in a November 2024 trade, Siri was 1 for 20 this season and hitless in his last 16 major league at-bats heading into Tuesday night’s game. Batting ninth, he struck out his first time up. A right-handed hitter, Siri was activated with the Mets set to face three straight left-handed starters in Philadelphia. New York began the night with a three-game lead over San Francisco for the final National League wild card.
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From tots to taters, Harrison Bader has thrived in the pressure cooker of Philadelphia pennant race
SUMMARY: Harrison Bader has quickly become a fan favorite in Philadelphia. The Phillies acquired the Gold Glove outfielder from Minnesota at the July 31 trade deadline. Bader's enthusiasm and elite defense have made a big impact. On Tuesday night, he hit a solo homer against the Mets, helping the Phillies secure a win. Fans love his "Bader Tots" T-shirts and the new concession item named after him. Bader has been performing well, with a .320 batting average in his first 32 games with Philadelphia. Despite some drama over a home run ball last week, Bader remains focused and continues to impress.
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Tigers score 9 runs in 7th inning to trounce wild Yankees 12-2
SUMMARY: Parker Meadows hit a go-ahead single to spark a nine-run seventh inning and Kerry Carpenter added a two-run triple as the Detroit Tigers took advantage of wild relievers Fernando Cruz and Mark Leiter Jr. in a 12-2 victory over the New York Yankees. Detroit sent 14 batters to the plate in the seventh and the first nine reached against Cruz and Leiter, who combined to allow four walks, four hits and a hit batsman. Meadows hit a tying two-run homer in the fifth off starter Will Warren and singled after Cruz opened the seventh by allowing a double to Riley Greene and issuing two walks. Meadows scored Detroit’s fourth run of the inning when Colt Keith was hit by a pitch.
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50 Schwarbombs! Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber becomes 2nd player in team history with 50 homers
SUMMARY: Kyle Schwarber has hit 50 home runs in a season for the first time in his career. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger reached the milestone with a three-run shot against the New York Mets on Tuesday night. Schwarber has become one of the most feared hitters in baseball during his four years with the Phillies. He is within reach of the team's season record of 58 homers set by Ryan Howard in 2006. Schwarber's homer gave the Phillies a 7-1 lead, and he became the first National League player to reach 50 this season. Phillies fans celebrated by chanting “MVP! MVP!”
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Aaron Judge hits 359th career homer, passing Hall of Famer Yogi Berra for 5th in Yankees history
SUMMARY: Yankees captain Aaron Judge hit his 359th career home run in the first inning Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers, breaking a tie with Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra for fifth place on the franchise list. Judge drove a full-count splitter from Casey Mize to right-center field, giving New York a 1-0 lead. The slugger’s 44th homer of the season had an exit velocity of 110.6 mph and traveled 412 feet. Judge matched Berra on Aug. 31 in a 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox when he hit a solo homer against Martín Pérez. Hall of Famers Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio are ahead of Judge on the Yankees’ career homers list.
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Schwarber hits 50th homer and Suárez strikes out 12 as Phillies extend lead over Mets with 9-3 win
SUMMARY: Kyle Schwarber hit his 50th homer of the season, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-3 win over the New York Mets. The Phillies lead the NL East by nine games over the Mets. Ranger Suárez delivered a standout performance, striking out a career-high 12 batters over six shutout innings. Schwarber's three-run shot in the seventh gave the Phillies a 7-1 lead. Suárez has allowed just one earned run and struck out 29 in his last 24 innings. Otto Kemp and Harrison Bader hit back-to-back homers in the second, setting the tone for the victory.
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Two QBs, two comebacks: How Josh Allen and J.J. McCarthy stunned the NFL
SUMMARY: The NFL season kicked off with thrilling comebacks. Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills overcame a 15-point deficit to beat Baltimore, marking one of the most improbable comebacks in recent history. J.J. McCarthy made his NFL debut memorable by leading the Minnesota Vikings to erase a 10-point hole against Chicago in the fourth quarter. McCarthy became the first QB in four decades to achieve this feat in his debut. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers, Daniel Jones, Geno Smith, and Justin Fields also impressed in their first starts with new teams. The season promises more excitement with a Super Bowl rematch between Philadelphia and Kansas City.
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Jets are cutting wide receiver Xavier Gipson after his costly fumble in opener, AP source says
SUMMARY: The New York Jets are releasing wide receiver Xavier Gipson after his costly fumble on a kickoff return. A person with knowledge of the decision confirmed the move to The Associated Press on Wednesday. Gipson, in his third season, made the mistake during Sunday's season-opening loss to Pittsburgh. The Jets lost 34-32. Coach Aaron Glenn criticized the team's turnovers after the game. He declared that players causing such issues wouldn't stay on the field. Glenn's regular news conference was scheduled for later Wednesday morning.
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Steelers sign Jabrill Peppers to bolster secondary after DeShon Elliott's injury
SUMMARY: The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran safety Jabrill Peppers as DeShon Elliott recovers from a knee injury. Coach Mike Tomlin announced the move on Tuesday. Peppers, recently cut by New England, brings versatility and special teams skills. The Steelers, who beat the New York Jets in their opener, host Seattle on Sunday. Tomlin hasn't ruled out Peppers playing soon. Elliott's absence leaves a gap in communication for the revamped secondary. Despite giving up 394 yards to the Jets, the Steelers' defense made key stops to secure the win. Tomlin emphasized resilience, saying, “You win some battles, you lose some battles.”
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Big Ten's weak slate this week raises questions about nonconference scheduling strategies
SUMMARY: The Big Ten’s lackluster schedule this week exemplifies a problem facing the conference. Not enough teams are testing themselves outside of league play. Six Big Ten schools are facing Championship Subdivision programs this week. One-third of the league's 18 members aren't playing any nonconference games against Power Four schools or Notre Dame this season. Michigan, Southern California, UCLA and Wisconsin are the only Big Ten teams that don't have an FCS school on their schedule.
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Rich Rodriguez faces Pitt for first time since 2007 loss that derailed WVU's national title hopes
SUMMARY: Rich Rodriguez will coach West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl against Pittsburgh for the first time since he left 18 years ago. In his final season in 2007, West Virginia had the chance to advance to the BCS championship game. All that stood in the way was a 4-7 Pitt team coached by Dave Wannstedt. The Panthers won 13-9. Two weeks later, Rodriguez took over as coach at Michigan. He was rehired at West Virginia last December. Rodriguez says the 2007 Backyard Brawl remains a sore spot when it's brought up and that a win over Pitt on Saturday won't ease the pain from that loss.
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No. 2 Penn State hopes early reps for new receivers pay dividends later
SUMMARY: The No. 2 Penn State Nittany Lions believe more big moments are coming from three new transfer portal additions. Wide receivers Devonte Ross, Trebor Peña and Kyron Hudson were brought in to bolster a position group that’s seen almost constant turnover since 2022. The trio is getting as many opportunities as possible to build chemistry with quarterback Drew Allar through the first three weeks of the season. It’s a stretch where past transfers failed to take flight.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter loses $57,222 for spitting on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott
SUMMARY: Jalen Carter’s penalty for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott sends a message to the rest of the league. Carter is losing $57,222 for the infraction, the equivalent of his game check for Week 1 because the NFL considers the punishment a one-game suspension with time served. The Pro Bowl defensive tackle didn’t play a snap after he was ejected from Philadelphia’s 24-20 victory over Dallas on Thursday. Carter is expected to be on the field when the Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs in a Super Bowl rematch on Sunday. The team could impose its own discipline such as benching Carter for the first play, the first series or longer.
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Mets activate center fielder Jose Siri from 60-day injured list after his recovery from broken leg
SUMMARY: New York Mets center fielder Jose Siri was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday and started against the Philadelphia Phillies, five months after breaking his left leg. The speedy Siri fouled a pitch off the leg April 12 against the Athletics and was carted off the field. Acquired from Tampa Bay for pitcher Eric Orze in a November 2024 trade, Siri was 1 for 20 this season and hitless in his last 16 major league at-bats heading into Tuesday night’s game. Batting ninth, he struck out his first time up. A right-handed hitter, Siri was activated with the Mets set to face three straight left-handed starters in Philadelphia. New York began the night with a three-game lead over San Francisco for the final National League wild card.
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From tots to taters, Harrison Bader has thrived in the pressure cooker of Philadelphia pennant race
SUMMARY: Harrison Bader has quickly become a fan favorite in Philadelphia. The Phillies acquired the Gold Glove outfielder from Minnesota at the July 31 trade deadline. Bader's enthusiasm and elite defense have made a big impact. On Tuesday night, he hit a solo homer against the Mets, helping the Phillies secure a win. Fans love his "Bader Tots" T-shirts and the new concession item named after him. Bader has been performing well, with a .320 batting average in his first 32 games with Philadelphia. Despite some drama over a home run ball last week, Bader remains focused and continues to impress.
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Basallo hits an RBI single in 11th to lift Orioles to walk-off win over Pirates
SUMMARY: Samuel Basallo hit an RBI single in the 11th inning that was initially ruled a foul ball to give the Baltimore Orioles a 3-2 walk-off win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Basallo’s popup to left grazed off the glove of left fielder Tommy Pham, landed on the chalk in the outfield grass, and was ruled foul. After a review, it was ruled a hit to drive in Gunnar Henderson for the Orioles third straight walk-off win. Jeremiah Jackson gave the Orioles a 2-1 lead with a solo homer in the sixth, but Pham hit a solo homer in the top of the ninth to make it 2-all.
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50 Schwarbombs! Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber becomes 2nd player in team history with 50 homers
SUMMARY: Kyle Schwarber has hit 50 home runs in a season for the first time in his career. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger reached the milestone with a three-run shot against the New York Mets on Tuesday night. Schwarber has become one of the most feared hitters in baseball during his four years with the Phillies. He is within reach of the team's season record of 58 homers set by Ryan Howard in 2006. Schwarber's homer gave the Phillies a 7-1 lead, and he became the first National League player to reach 50 this season. Phillies fans celebrated by chanting “MVP! MVP!”
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Rookie catcher Samuel Basallo becoming the Orioles' go-to guy for walk-off wins
SUMMARY: Samuel Basallo has quickly morphed from the Baltimore Orioles’ top prospect to the team’s go-to guy for walk-off wins. Basallo delivered his second victory-clinching hit in four games on Tuesday night with a blooper down the left-field line that eluded sliding Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham, giving the Orioles a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh in 11 innings. That winning hit follows Basallo's game-ending homer in the ninth inning of a 2-1 victory over the Dodgers last Friday night. In August, the touted rookie knocked in the go-ahead run in the ninth for a 4-3 win over Boston at Fenway Park.
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Schwarber hits 50th homer and Suárez strikes out 12 as Phillies extend lead over Mets with 9-3 win
SUMMARY: Kyle Schwarber hit his 50th homer of the season, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-3 win over the New York Mets. The Phillies lead the NL East by nine games over the Mets. Ranger Suárez delivered a standout performance, striking out a career-high 12 batters over six shutout innings. Schwarber's three-run shot in the seventh gave the Phillies a 7-1 lead. Suárez has allowed just one earned run and struck out 29 in his last 24 innings. Otto Kemp and Harrison Bader hit back-to-back homers in the second, setting the tone for the victory.
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Two QBs, two comebacks: How Josh Allen and J.J. McCarthy stunned the NFL
SUMMARY: The NFL season kicked off with thrilling comebacks. Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills overcame a 15-point deficit to beat Baltimore, marking one of the most improbable comebacks in recent history. J.J. McCarthy made his NFL debut memorable by leading the Minnesota Vikings to erase a 10-point hole against Chicago in the fourth quarter. McCarthy became the first QB in four decades to achieve this feat in his debut. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers, Daniel Jones, Geno Smith, and Justin Fields also impressed in their first starts with new teams. The season promises more excitement with a Super Bowl rematch between Philadelphia and Kansas City.
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