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Buccaneers Predicted to be NFC South Champs this Season
One prominent analyst is picking the Buccaneers to return to the top of the NFC South, but thinks that says more about their three challengers than it does about Tampa Bay.
Buccaneers Predicted to be NFC South Champs this Season
One prominent analyst is picking the Buccaneers to return to the top of the NFC South, but thinks that says more about their three challengers than it does about Tampa Bay.
Dem incumbent becomes first sitting governor to lose primary since 2018
Costco board member, former CVS exec avenges narrow 2022 loss to Gov. Dan McKee in high-stakes Rhode Island rematch, causing sitting governor to become first to lose party primary in several years. OR Rhode Island Democrat Gov. Dan McKee fends off challenger Helena Foulkes for second time, avoiding first primary loss by sitting governor since 2018.
Chris Pappas Defeats Progressive Challenger in New Hampshire Senate Primary
Mr. Pappas, a moderate Democrat who has served four terms in the House, will face former Senator John E. Sununu, the Republican nominee, in November.
Incumbent GOP governor rolls to primary victory after keeping Trump at a distance
Kelly Ayotte cruised past Republican primary challengers, setting up a high-stakes New Hampshire governor's race against Democrat Cinde Warmington.
Business Aviation Insight. Reassessing Large-Cabin Value After the Falcon 900LX’s Final Delivery Year
Challenger 650 – Photo Credit: Bombardier The Falcon 900LX and Challenger 650 sit at opposite ends of a large-cabin segment that, on 2026 data, now spans nearly $19 million in …
BIM 2.0: unfinished business
BIM 2.0: unfinished business. Revit wasn't finished at launch — so why demand perfection from its challengers now?
NFL power rankings Week 1: Did a Super Bowl 60 teams miss top five?
As the 2026 NFL season kicks off, last year's two best teams already find themselves looking up at this year's apparent challengers.
Street Fighter 6's Next DLC Character Joins The Fight October 2026
Here comes a new challenger!
Notre Dame Emerges as 2027 CFP Favorite, Odds Show
The latest data and lines show that Notre Dame lands the best odds, but there could be some challengers ready to take over. The post Notre Dame Emerges as 2027 CFP Favorite, Odds Show appeared first on HEAVY.
2026 NH Democratic CD2 Debate: Taking money out of politics
2nd District Rep. Maggie Goodlander and her Democratic primary challenger, Paige Beauchemin, discuss the steps they would take to reshape the role of money in politics.
The Politics of the Boundary Waters: Volume One
The Politics of the Boundary Waters: Volume One Mining near the Boundary Waters is in the political spotlight this month as a pair of political forums take place in Ely. The first took place Wednesday, Sept. 2 on the college campus in Ely. It featured state Sen. Grant Hauschild and Republican challenger Andrea Zupancich, a […]
Takeaways from Massachusetts, where generational challenges fizzled
With the primary season winding down, the anti-incumbent wave spared older Democrats including Sen. Edward Markey, 80, who held off younger challengers.
Neal, longtime incumbent, beats Whalen, an educator, political newcomer
He held off challenger Jeromie Whalen with less than 10% of the vote.
Six Takeaways From the Massachusetts Primaries
Senator Ed Markey, 80, trounced a younger challenger who had made an argument for generational change. Two other longtime Democratic lawmakers hung on, too.
Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch defeats a younger challenger in Massachusetts primary
Lynch won against Patrick Roath, NBC News projects, who is more than three decades younger and came at the incumbent from the left.
US Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic primary over opponent who called for change
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts secured the Democratic nomination in his bid for a third term in office Tuesday, fighting off a challenger who argued that it was time for a generational change.
Sen. Ed Markey defeats 47-year-old challenger to win Massachusetts Democratic Senate bid
Markey defeated his challenger, NBC News projects, after he stressed his progressive positions and touted endorsements from Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
Can Ed Markey’s progressive politics overcome the age question?
The 80-year-old Massachusetts senator has appeared to harness antiestablishment energy even as he faces a younger primary challenger in Rep. Seth Moulton.
Live updates on the Massachusetts 2026 primary election
Follow along for our coverage of Massachusetts’ Markey-Moulton Senate matchup, the challengers to longtime House representatives and the Suffolk district attorney showdown.
In Massachusetts U.S. Senate race, challenger Moulton says Markey, 80, is too old for another term. Young Democrats are divided
The 2026 midterms have brought a number of generational challenges like the one Moulton is waging against Markey, with younger Democrats taking on — and in some cases unseating — longtime incumbents.
Global Social Entertainment Market Consolidates Around Three Leaders, with Newborn Town Emerging as a Key Challenger
EQS Newswire / 31/08/2026 / 15:26 UTC+8In 2026, the global social entertainment industry is undergoing a significant reshaping. The growth model is shifting from broad-based user acquisition to deeper regional expansion, and from one-size-fits-all products to differentiated strategies tailored to s…
Boston Mayor Wu-aligned Super PAC spent $84K on challengers to senators she opposes
A Super PAC with ties to Wu has spent $84K+ supporting candidates challenging Nick Collins and William Brownsberger, two state senators she’s trying to knock off in Tuesday’s primary election.
Troops, taxes, war dominate Colorado’s 5th CD debate between Jeff Crank, Jessica Killin
Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank and Democratic challenger Jessica Killin on Thursday night clashed over the war in Iran, the federal budget and healthcare when they took the stage in Colorado Springs for a sold-out debate in the race to represent Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. The debate, which came just over five weeks before general […]
Van Orden's AI videos draw rebuke from Democrats
Starting in early August, Republican Representative Derrick Van Orden has been posting a series of AI-generated videos of his Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke.
R.I. Governor McKee is 15 points down with 15 days to go
With just over two weeks to go until the Democratic primary, McKee would need something approaching a political miracle to come from behind and defeat challenger Helena Foulkes.
What Is Chuwi, The Laptop Brand Challenging Apple?
The Chuwi brand views itself as a challenger to Apple in low-end laptops, but concerns about its processors and new competitors could affect its market.
Full interview: Sen. Markey on primary, age in politics and more
Here’s the full @Issue interview with Sen. Ed Markey ahead of his primary election against challenger Rep. Seth Moulton. Markey and Matt Prichard discuss his priorities for another term in office, his response to criticism over aging members of Congress staying in power, Republicans’ criticisms of socialism going back to Social Security and Medicare.
The Former Local News Anchor in the Political Fight of Her Life
GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson faces a strong Democratic challenger in Iowa Senate race.
Poll: Similar trends in CD2 show tight race between Hill, Jones
A new poll in Congressional District 2 shows a competitive, tight race between U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, and his Democratic challenger Chris Jones. A Congressional District-level Talk Business...
Could a new political challenger flip Minnesota's first congressional district?
David Jolly wins Democratic nomination for governor, will face Republican Byron Donalds
Byron Donalds, a Republican congressman, easily defeated his GOP challengers to win the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Former Congressman David Jolly won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. They face each other in November.
2 Dan Sullivans face off in Alaska's US Senate primary, which also features a former congresswoman
A U.S. Senate contest featuring a former congresswoman and a challenger with the same name as the incumbent headlines Alaska’s primary
2 Dan Sullivans face off in Alaska's US Senate primary, which also features a former congresswoman
A U.S. Senate contest featuring a former congresswoman and a challenger with the same name as the incumbent headlines Alaska's primary.
Eric Jones Calls for a New Politics to Fight Corruption, Corporate Power and Rising Costs
Democratic challenger Eric Jones has initiated a campaign for Congress against longtime incumbent Representative Mike Thompson, with his platform emphasizing political reform, the mitigation of corporate influence, and the amelioration of economic inequality.
Cory Mills went from hero to top Democratic target. Can he survive a GOP Primary challenge from Ryan Elijah?
The 2-term incumbent suffered an election cycle of scandals, and now faces 3 GOP challengers.
Trump backs Republican challenger to oust Letitia James amid ongoing mortgage fraud feud
President Donald Trump endorsed Saritha Komatireddy to challenge Letitia James, calling the New York attorney general the "WORST" in the country.
Data centers are good business but bad politics. Josh Shapiro tries to thread the needle.
Plus: Challengers line up to take on Councilmember Jeffery “Jay” Young Jr., and SEPTA police officers get ready for their close-up.
In redrawn FL-23, incumbent Rep. Lois Frankel battles political outsider Victoria Doyle
The 78-year-old from West Palm Beach — who has been in elected office since the mid-1980s and in Congress since 2013 — is facing a progressive challenger, Victoria Doyle, 60, a retired intellectual property attorney and local activist.
Siena poll: Hochul leads GOP challenger Blakeman by 10 points
Gov. Kathy Hochul's advantage has now been cut in half, according to likely voters surveyed.
Moderate Dem scores upset in Wisconsin governor's race; Darline Graham in runoff
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley managed a razor-thin victory over his democratic socialist challenger, state Rep. Francesca Hong
14-term Rep. John Larson ousted by challenger in Connecticut Democratic primary, CBS News projects
Republican survives primary on Tim Walz's old congressional turf as Dems eye seat flip
Brad Finstad faced challengers Gregory Goetzman and Oliver Morlan in the Minnesota 1st Congressional District Republican primary on Tuesday.
Connecticut Democrats weigh generational change as US. Rep. John Larson, 78, faces primary fight
Connecticut Democrats face a choice between U.S. Rep. John Larson and younger challengers for the 1st Congressional District
JSerra looks to repeat as Southern Section flag football champions
The Lions went undefeated in 2025, but former champion Orange Lutheran and Sierra Canyon, with talented transfers, will be among formidable challengers.
Rep. Ed Case defeats progressive primary challenger in Hawaii's 1st District
State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole had criticized Rep. Ed Case's votes to send military aid to Israel and for a previous version of the SAVE America Act.
Pols & Politics: Former Gov. Charlie Baker to headline Dem DA candidate’s fundraiser, snubs GOP hopeful
Charlie Baker is hosting a fundraiser for a Democratic DA candidate while snubbing the GOP challenger. Plus: Spilka responds to criticism of a veteran campaign sign and another Healey endorsement.
Moderate Democrat in Hawaii Defeats Progressive House Challenger
Representative Ed Case beat Jarrett Keohokalole, a younger progressive, in a race that centered on questions of generational change and the state’s skyrocketing cost of living.
R.I. Democratic challengers find footing with business group's multi-PAC strategy
The conservative political group spends $50K on five Democratic legislative candidates while encouraging anonymous donations.
John Fetterman is losing support among his party's voters. High-profile Democrats are emerging as potential challengers
For John Fetterman and Chris Deluzio, it was a moment of unity in front of a large crowd of fired-up Democratic voters. On the eve of the 2022 election,...
In Upset, Andy Ogles Loses to a Republican Challenger in Tennessee
Mr. Ogles, a two-term congressman, had held off primary threats before, despite controversy. But on Thursday, Charlie Hatcher, a former state agriculture commissioner, delivered an upset.
Some House Republicans Are Backing a Challenger in Cory Mills’s Re-election Bid
Two Republican lawmakers have endorsed a primary opponent of Representative Cory Mills, who has been accused of assault and is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.
Former champion lists the 5 most dangerous UFC fighters
Each fighter presents a unique set of challengers for their opponents. Some are proficient strikers, others are grappling gurus. There are knockout artists and cardiovascular kings and queens. But who are the most dangerous fighters on the UFC roster? Former middleweight champion Michael Bisping ...
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell Gets Clear on Kyler Murray Decison
The Minnesota Vikings decided to bring Kyler Murray to compete with J.J. McCarthy for the starting QB job. Moreover, the Vikings did their homework on Murray before deciding he would be their pick to sign and give McCarthy a challenger for the starting job.In the offseason, the Arizona Cardinals decided to cut ties with the […] The post Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell Gets Clear on Kyler Murray Decison appeared first on HEAVY.
Trump’s support for Graham’s sister stirs GOP backlash in South Carolina
A field of Republican challengers is setting up another test of Trump’s political clout.
European soccer officials eye Qatari sports executive to challenge Infantino
Anger over FIFA’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup has pushed European soccer leaders to rally behind a potential challenger: Paris Saint-Germain boss Nasser al-Khelaifi.
Political action committees swarm incumbents with donations
The two incumbent Tennessee lawmakers from Knox County who are facing primary challengers have PACs on their side.
Kilmarnock sell left-back Thompson to Beveren
Kilmarnock have sold left-back Dominic Thompson to Belgian top-flight club Beveren. The 25-year-old Englishman, who has signed a two-year contract with the side who won the Challenger Pro League to earn promotion last season, joined Kilmarnock from Scottish Premiership rivals Motherwell last summer. Thompson told Beveren's website he was pleased to join a team that "comes into this with a lot of confidence after an incredible unbeaten season".
In Israel, a strong challenger for political change
Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is facing a major political test this fall. After three years of war and growing public frustration, a former military chief is emerging as an unlikely challenger, offering voters a different vision for the country’s leadership. We look at how an outsider with deep security credentials is tapping into a desire for change — and what his rise could mean for Netanyahu’s political future.
PS5's War for Attention Finds a New Foe with Games on Amazon Prime
Here comes a new challenger
Garmin's New Whoop Challenger Is Also a Shot at Tech's Favorite Business Model
The Circa Smartband is a deliberate counter to the subscription-gated model that defines Whoop and Fitbit's latest tracker.
Election live updates: Arizona Governor Hobbs’ GOP challenger on the ballot as voters hit the polls
Follow live coverage as Arizona voters pick their favorite candidates for midterms. Get the latest as primaries underway for governor, House districts, secretary of state and more.
New Super PAC with ties to Boston Mayor Wu draws rebuke from the senator she’s trying to defeat
A new Super PAC that appears to be aligned with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has emerged ahead of the state primary, where two Wu-backed challengers are vying to expel the two senators Wu blames for killing her tax bill.
Fitbit's Whoop Challenger Quietly Added a Game-Changing Upgrade
The Fitbit Air launched with great hardware and work-in-progress software. Now, a new partnership with a cult-favorite health startup may shore up the new tracker's biggest weakness.
Strategists weigh the issues shaping N.Y. governor's race
Both Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman are trying to persuade voters they have the better answer to what appears to be the big issue of 2026: New York’s high cost of living.
Ex-General Who Lost Son in Gaza War Emerges as Netanyahu’s Main Rival
Gadi Eisenkot, a former head of Israel’s armed forces, has emerged as the main challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming elections that could end the premiership of the country’s longest-serving leader.
Payback politics? Wu backs challengers to state senators who blocked her tax plan
In a highly unusual move in the insular world of Massachusetts politics, Wu is the first mayor in recent memory to openly campaign against state senators who have blocked her priorities.
Lindsey Graham’s Death Transforms the Race for His Democratic Challenger
Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, has offered condolences to those who loved Mr. Graham while considering the political fallout from his death. Republicans are scrambling to arrange a new primary election.
Left-wing challengers are beating House Democrats. These incumbents could be next.
Democratic incumbents have struggled against democratic socialists in several primaries this year. For other lawmakers, age has become a campaign issue.
'House of the Dragon's Ormund Hightower cooks up a villainous plan that isn't in 'Fire and Blood'
A new challenger for the Iron Throne approaches.
Alaska Senate race pits Sullivan vs. Sullivan. Is it a plot?
In Alaska, Dan Sullivan is facing Dan Sullivan in one of the country's most competitive contests. Is it a plot to boost the Democratic challenger, Mary Peltola, or mere coincidence? It sure smells fishy.
Oscar Health's Mark Bertolini on making 'healthcare work for all'
A former CEO of Aetna and Bridgewater (and current chairman of the board of Verizon) brings his leadership philosophy to a challenger brand.
Bernie Sanders says US is on the 'verge of a political revolution'
Meet Challenger, the legendary 35-year-old bald eagle making a special appearance to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C., as military aircraft stage a thunderous dress rehearsal overhead.
Voters choose candidates in State Senate primary races
SD 3 Colorado voters appear to be electing Democrat Taylor Voss over primary challenger Aaron Gutierrez to represent State Senate District 3, based on early returns posted after polls closed Tuesday night. As of 7:30 p.m., Voss is leading with just over 55% of the vote, according to the Secretary of State’s website. Voss, a […]
Colorado primary election results: Melat Kiros leads Dianne DeGette in congressional race
Here are the early, unofficial results as of 7 p.m. • In the 1st Congressional District, challenger Melat Kiros is leading U.S. Rep. Diane DeGette, 47%-45% • In the U.S. Senate race, U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper is leading challenger Julie Gonzales, 51%-49% Colorado voters head to the polls today to pick primary winners that will […]
Two Dan Sullivans will be on the ballot in Alaska
The incumbent senator accuses his challenger of being a Democratic plant set up to confuse primary voters, but fellow Republican Dan J. Sullivan has said his desire to run is genuine.
US Sen. Dan Sullivan’s same-name challenger can be on primary ballot, Alaska Supreme Court rules
The Alaska Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican US Sen. Dan Sullivan is qualified to run for the seat and ordered elections officials to place him on the August primary ballot.
Secret Alchemist, Sarelly and Borntostandout Are Among the Winners of The Business of Beauty Global Awards 2026
From emerging challengers to established disruptors, this year’s Global Awards winners are setting a new benchmark for beauty entrepreneurship.
Democrats wrestle with race, populism and ideology in clashes with lawmakers of color
The Democratic Party is confronting its long-standing dilemmas over identity and ideology as it wrestles with populist challengers in communities of color.
GOP candidate with same name as senator can stay on Alaska ballot, judge rules
Supporters of incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan say a challenger with the same name is not running in “good faith,” but a judge says that is not an issue.
LA's political coalitions have been shifting. Nithya Raman will shuffle them even more
As Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman look to attract new supporters, a fault line between older and newer Angelenos could emerge.
Veteran District 39 Sen. Nancy King trails political newcomer Amar Mukunda in primary election
Other Democratic incumbents with challengers appear set to return to Annapolis next year
Alo Yoga Primed for IPO After Sale of Its T-Shirt Business
The sale of Bella+Canvas, which has not closed yet, would give founders Danny Harris and Marco DeGeorge more flexibility and options for the Lululemon challenger.
Primary election 2026 live: Races to watch in New York, Utah, Maryland and South Carolina
Today’s primary elections will be a test of the influence of establishment Democrats, progressive challengers and President Donald Trump’s endorsement power.
The Art of the Dodge: Steven Raga Perfects the Politics of "Progressive Except for Palestine"
The Queens assemblymember built a career on AIPAC support and silence on Gaza. Now, facing a Palestinian American DSA challenger, he’s perfected the political choreography of looking left while leaning right.
Sen. Dan Sullivan’s same-name challenger sues to stay on ballot
A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican US Sen. Dan Sullivan on Monday challenged a decision by a top state elections official to disqualify his candidacy and remove him from the August primary ballot.
Was ‘dreary’ Keir Starmer destined to fail?
Outgoing PM never recovered from rocky first impression, but likely successor Andy Burnham will need more than charisma to stave off populist challengers
UFC Vegas 119: Kape vs. Horiguchi live results
The UFC octagon is back in Las Vegas for UFC Fight Night 279 at the Meta Apex. A flyweight rematch between former RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Manel Kape and former UFC flyweight championship challenger Kyoji Horiguchi headlines the fight card. Follow along for the live ...
Zohran Mamdani sharply criticizes Democratic Party as he rallies with progressive challengers
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made one of his sharpest calls yet for change in the Democratic Party on Thursday night as he rallied with his slate of progressive congressional candidates in Tuesday’s New York Democratic primaries.
Challenger concedes to democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George in Washington, D.C., mayoral primary
NBC News has not yet projected a primary winner. But Kenyan McDuffie’s concession sets up Lewis George to lead the city for the last two years of the Trump administration.
A Mamdani-backed progressive’s challenge to a veteran Democrat highlights party fractures
The divides between the Democratic old guard and a new class of progressive challenger were on sharp display on Tuesday night as a congressional candidate in New York’s 13th District apologized for past disparaging remarks about Kamala Harris.
Arman Tsarukyan urges UFC to cut former title challenger
Arman Tsarukyan is urging the UFC not to allow one of its former title challengers to step into the octagon again. As the dust settles on a historic night at the White House, several key talking points have surfaced. Most are directed toward fighters at the top of the bill, with questions being ...
Today’s Georgia Runoffs Could Shape Politics for Years
Republicans are selecting a challenger to rising Democratic star Jon Ossoff and a gubernatorial candidate who may oversee voting in 2028.
Same-name candidate disqualified from key Senate race over alleged Dem scheme to confuse voters
Alaska election official disqualified a same-name Republican challenger to Sen. Dan Sullivan, ruling the candidacy was designed to confuse voters.
Alaska election official threatens to disqualify challenger Dan J. Sullivan in race against Sen. Dan Sullivan
A top Alaska elections official has threatened to disqualify from the state’s August primary a US Senate candidate who shares the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan.
California Democrat endorsed by Pelosi falls behind younger challenger
The intraparty race is expected to shape up as a competitive one.
Parade politics: Collins and Wu-backed challenger Gayle mount-up for summer contest
The contest for First Suffolk Senate got more interesting last week when Mayor Wu back a challenger to Sen. Nick Collins.
Live Results: Nevada midterm primaries
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face six Republican challengers in a state primary on Tuesday, while six Democrats will compete for the nomination to reclaim the seat in November.
Councilmember Cindy Bass declared herself the winner of a Philly Democratic ward election — and may have violated party rules
In a brief meeting Monday, Bass said she won against her progressive challenger in the 22nd Ward and rejected demands for a roll call to clarify the vote.