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David Bell sues Jefferson Health and two surgeons for more than $300 million over surgery he says ended his NFL career

Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Bell has filed a civil lawsuit in Philadelphia seeking more than $300 million against Jefferson Health, two surgeons and other defendants. The complaint alleges an unnecessary core muscle surgery led to a vascular injury that nearly killed Bell and ended his NFL career, and Jefferson Health denies the claims.

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Vegas bettor pleads guilty in federal schemes tied to NBA, NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association

A bettor indicted in three federal gambling cases pleaded guilty to charges tied to schemes involving the NBA, the NCAA and the Chinese Basketball Association. The plea resolves charges across the three separate federal cases opened against him.

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Jon Rahm gives up remaining payouts in separation deal with LIV Golf

Jon Rahm and LIV Golf reached a court-approved separation agreement in which Rahm agreed to forfeit remaining monetary claims under his LIV contract. The deal awaits approval from Judge Michael B. Kaplan of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of New Jersey on Nov. 5 and Rahm will keep his DP World Tour status.

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Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 as rookie Jack Bostock bags three tries

Australia's Kangaroos beat New Zealand 24-22 at Allianz Stadium, with debut winger Jack Bostock scoring three tries and being named Player of the Match. The game drew 41,255 spectators and saw Kalyn Ponga leave with a suspected broken left arm.

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Dale Murphy and son criticize MLB playoff ads featuring Megan Fox and Sydney Sweeney

Dale Murphy and his son Taylor publicly criticized MLB playoff commercials that show Sydney Sweeney in underwear and Megan Fox in a red bodysuit. The posts framed the ads as inappropriate for children and helped amplify parent-led concern during October playoff broadcasts.

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Dodgers fall 6-2 in Game 3, trail NLCS 3-0 as article blames loss on Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost Game 3 of the National League Championship Series 6-2 and now trail the series 3-0. Sources report the article blamed the defeat on Shohei Ohtani, who remained in the lineup despite a prolonged hitting slump and reported arm and knee injuries.

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Pitino warns St. John's 'far behind on the fundamentals' after 81-52 exhibition win over Drexel

St. John’s beat Drexel 81-52 in an exhibition at Carnesecca Arena, and head coach Rick Pitino said the team is "so far behind on the fundamentals." Pitino highlighted defensive rebounding and 19 turnovers as key problems while also praising the roster's upside and effort on defense.

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Perth woman charged over alleged contamination of colleague's curry with snail bait

A woman has been charged after police allege she contaminated a colleague’s curry with snail bait. The Sydney Morning Herald reported the charge and said the matter is now in the criminal justice system.

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Four men arrested in shooting that wounded 49ers defensive lineman Keion White

San Francisco police arrested four men in connection with the Feb. 9 shooting at a San Francisco nightclub that wounded 49ers defensive lineman Keion White. Prosecutors say one suspect fired a semiautomatic firearm and White was treated at a local hospital for a gunshot wound to his ankle.

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Judge Ana Reyes says Interior cut down more than 400 trees at East Potomac Golf Links, halts further removals

Judge Ana Reyes found that the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service removed more than 400 trees at East Potomac Golf Links and linked the timing to President Donald Trump’s push for a course redesign. Reyes issued a temporary order barring additional tree removals through Oct. 26 and criticized the government’s explanation for the cuts.

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Jackson Chourio opens NLCS Game 3 with first-pitch leadoff homer, his sixth postseason long ball

Brewers leadoff hitter Jackson Chourio hit a first-pitch leadoff home run off Dodgers starter Blake Snell to give Milwaukee a 1-0 lead. The Dodgers won Game 3 by a 5-1 score and completed a 4-0 sweep of the National League Championship Series.

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Phillies dismiss hitting coach Kevin Long and infield coach Bobby Dickerson

Crossing Broad reports the Philadelphia Phillies will not retain hitting coach Kevin Long and infield coach Bobby Dickerson for the 2027 season. Don Mattingly was retained as manager and will address the media by Zoom while Dave Dombrowski will meet reporters at Citizens Bank Park.

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Rams LT Alaric Jackson suspended two games after punching Bills’ Bradley Chubb face ahead of trash talk

After a postgame confrontation in which Alaric Jackson punched Bradley Chubb, the NFL suspended Jackson for two games. League and club statements say Jackson will miss upcoming games and faces roughly a $1 million forfeiture after appeal and a meeting with a hearing officer reduced the ban to one game.

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Vinícius Júnior suspended for four matches after hair-pull red card, ruled out of El Clásico

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior received a four-game suspension after being shown a red card for pulling an opponent's hair. The ban rules him out of Real Madrid's upcoming El Clásico against Barcelona and three other LaLiga matches.

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Yankees place three players — Wells, Bellinger, Caballero — among Rawlings Gold Glove finalists

The New York Yankees had Austin Wells, Cody Bellinger and José Caballero named Rawlings Gold Glove finalists. The finalists include Wells at catcher, Bellinger in left field and Caballero in the utility category, and winners will be announced on ESPN during a November broadcast.

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White Sox GM Chris Getz says club will pursue starting pitching this offseason

White Sox general manager Chris Getz said the club will pursue upgrades to its starting rotation this offseason. Getz said the team logged the fewest starting innings in MLB in 2026 and highlighted several internal candidates while saying payroll conversations with chairman Jerry Reinsdorf have not yet occurred.

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PSG prove Champions League edge as Man City fall short at the Etihad

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Manchester City at the Etihad, a result reported across multiple outlets. The match left Manchester City unable to match what outlets describe as PSG’s Champions League standard and concluded with PSG praised for a superior performance.

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Netherlands denies visas to three top Russian gymnasts, Russia says Olympic qualification jeopardised

Dutch authorities denied visas to Angelina Melnikova, Viktoria Listunova and Anna Kalmykova, blocking their entry to the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam. Russian officials say the refusals jeopardise the gymnasts' path to Olympic qualification and called the denials a deliberate exclusion of top competitors.

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Heavy: Bills offer a Day 2 pick for Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr., report says

Heavy reports the Buffalo Bills offered a Day 2 draft pick for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. The article says the Jaguars value Thomas around a Day 2 pick but would seek a first-round pick to seriously consider a trade and notes Thomas's 2024 and 2025 production figures.

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Micah Parsons says he'd play in Super Bowl despite continued ACL recovery, Packers report

Micah Parsons told The Score he would play in the Super Bowl even though he is still recovering from a torn ACL. The Score said Parsons has not yet made his 2026 debut and wants to avoid returning before he feels fully recovered.

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Joe Girardi says Yankees have an accountability problem after ALDS sweep, asks 'enough is enough' , Girardi says

Joe Girardi said the New York Yankees have an accountability problem after the team was swept in the ALDS. He pointed to repeated fundamental errors, named baserunning and throwing miscues, defended Aaron Boone and demanded change, saying "Enough is enough!"

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Manchester City faces PSG as commission upholds 114 of 115 Premier League charges, appeal pending

An independent commission upheld 114 of 115 charges the Premier League brought against Manchester City. The club will play Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad Stadium in Champions League group play after the verdict, and City has said it will appeal.

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BloggingTheBoys argues Cowboys should sell 2026 draft picks before Nov. 10 deadline

BloggingTheBoys advised that the Dallas Cowboys should consider selling their remaining 2026 draft picks before the November 10 NFL trade deadline. The site noted Dallas currently holds one pick each in the first, second, fourth and seventh rounds and argued selling makes sense given team moves and next year’s draft depth.

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Tyreek Hill found liable on two battery counts; jury awards estranged wife $500,000

A six-person Miami jury found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery and awarded his estranged wife $500,000 in compensatory damages. The jury acquitted Hill on eight other counts, one count was dismissed earlier, and sources report no punitive damages were awarded.

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Kangaroos face Kiwis as streamlined Rugby League World Cup opens in Sydney

The Rugby League World Cup started in Sydney with the Kangaroos playing the Kiwis, according to ESPN. The tournament will stage men's, women's and wheelchair competitions across Australia and Papua New Guinea and is pitched as a tougher challenge to Australia's dominance.

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Allisha Gray day-to-day after minor left-hand procedure; Game 1 availability unclear

Allisha Gray had a minor procedure on her left hand and is listed day-to-day, according to multiple reports. Dream coach Karl Smesko said signs are trending "in the right direction" but he did not confirm Gray will be available for Game 1 against the Golden State Valkyries.

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Atlanta Dream move Games 3–4 to State Farm Arena to expand capacity

The Atlanta Dream will host Games 3 and 4 of the 2026 WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena, sources report. Game 3 was moved to Oct. 21 and Game 4 will tip at 1 p.m. on Oct. 24, and tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. on Friday.

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