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Arsenal get controversial referee for Nottingham Forest trip

Michael Oliver is back on Premier League duty this weekend, with the referee handed Arsenal’s trip to Nottingham Forest for his first Gunners involvement of the season.Arsenal visit the City Ground ...

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Oct 15 • 7:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mikel Merino Takes Zubimendi Injury Blame and Reveals Details

Mikel Merino has revealed his challenge was behind the ankle problem that ruled Martin Zubimendi out of Arsenal’s win over Lille, but insists his teammate will be back soon.

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Oct 15 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
What Will Rivalry Between Orlando Magic, Miami Heat Look Like?

The Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat have had a long-standing rivalry, but it is going to look different this season.

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Oct 15 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton Decision Should Be an Easy One

The New York Yankees should make the obvious move with Giancarlo Stanton.

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Oct 15 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Vikings Draft Scouting: Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker

Will the Vikings find their franchise quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft?

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Oct 15 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Michael Penix Injury Update: Falcons QB’s Week 6 Status Revealed

Michael Penix left Week 5's loss to the Baltimore Ravens with a rib injury, but the former first-round pick should return to the field for Week 6. The eighth-overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, Penix began his career on the bench before taking over for an ineffective Kirk Cousins towards the end of his …

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Oct 15 • 6:53 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Justin Champagnie Looks For Consistent Role on Washington Wizards

After proving to be a productive piece in 2025-26, Justin Champagnie is looking to find a consistent role on an upgraded Wizards roster in 2026-27

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Oct 15 • 6:25 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mikel Arteta Defends Noni Madueke Over Output Concerns

The Gunners' boss insists the £48million winger will decide matches, dismissing concerns over his final product following a pivotal assist in Arsenal’s latest European triumph.

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Oct 15 • 6:20 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Georgia Bulldogs Already Targeting High School Sophomore Quarterback for 2029

The Georgia Bulldogs have the quarterback of the future already circled.

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Oct 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
In a Huge First, Physicists May Have Found a Shortcut to Fusion Energy

'Go around the peak.'

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Oct 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com
Postseason Awards: 5 Blue Jays Named Finalists for Major Honor

Toronto led the American League in errors in 2026. How did five players wind up in the conversation for a Gold Glove Award?

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Oct 15 • 5:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Jim Jordan is quietly laying the groundwork for a run at GOP leader, sources say

When House Speaker Mike Johnson decided in September to send lawmakers home early to their districts ahead of the midterm elections, House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan quietly made clear that he would have handled the situation differently, according to a source close to Jordan.

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Oct 15 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Chris Ash Breaks Down Notre Dame's Successful Defensive Philosophy

From explosive starts to a relentless run-stopping identity, the Irish defensive coordinator details the strategic evolution turning his unit into a dominant, Top 10 powerhouse.

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Oct 15 • 5:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hasan Piker isn't worried about being a political boogeyman this midterms season

President Donald Trump recently called Hasan Piker a “terrible liability” and a “communist.”The California-based streamer — who describes himself as a socialist — has become the GOP’s political bogeyman ahead of the midterm elections. Piker argues those attacks will backfire, but also says he has played a role in being portrayed as a 'figurehead of the insurgent left.'“The way that I'm portrayed in the media is an America-hating communist Islamist fundamentalist who wants to secretly do jihad, and then also, at the same time, very woke and gay, so there's this weird inconsistency in their messaging,” Piker says. “Who I am is very simple. I'm a socialist. I'm an anti-imperialist. I want what's best for Americans, and I want what's best for everyone from all around the world.”In this episode from NPR’s Newsmakers, Piker sits down with host Leila Fadel and argues Republicans are using him to distract from policies that made life less affordable. He also addresses his seven Twitch bans, defends his rhetoric against right-wing reactionaries, and reflects on the crisis of loneliness among young men — and the limits of his influence.“At the end of the day, I'm a Twitch streamer,” Piker says. “I hold no political office. I have no real political power. So getting people to be upset at a Twitch streamer and their affiliation as a, if you want to call it a surrogate, in the primary is going to be very difficult.”Newsmakers is where you'll find NPR's biggest interviews. We post new episodes as soon as they're available -- any day of the week. Follow or subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you watch or listen to podcasts to get new episodes as soon as possible. You can also find Newsmakers on the NPR app. Newsmakers relies on supporters who value independent journalism and a free press. Join NPR+ today to support our work and get perks from the podcasts you trust. Go to plus.npr.org.

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Oct 15 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Antonio Conte 'Makes Decision' On Accepting Man Utd Manager Job

As chaos engulfs Old Trafford following Champions League heartbreak and internal friction, Antonio Conte signals his readiness to return to England and restore the fallen giants.

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Oct 15 • 4:43 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Pierre Sage Hoping For 'Relaxed' Game Agaisnt Lyon

Pierre Sage spoke to the media ahead of his return to Lyon this evening, and shared his thoughts on the club, as well as Palace's expectations and travelling support.

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Oct 15 • 4:16 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How did political campaigns get so expensive?

The 2026 midterm elections are fast approaching, and it’s gearing up to be the most expensive election in American history. So how did we get here, where every election feels more expensive than the last? Today on the show, we’re exploring what’s causing the flood of money into our politics. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next Listen –Bad economics, smart politics –Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect with The Indicator from Planet Money–The Indicator newsletter — a weekly roundup of news, ideas and staff picks. –Instagram, TikTok and YouTube –Find the Planet Money book –Find the Planet Money game, Sell Me A Sasquatch, and other merch at the NPR Shop!Support public media by subscribing to NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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Oct 15 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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FourNet Expands £65m Customer Experience and AI Business With SVL Acquisition

MANCHESTER, England, October 15, 2026--FourNet, the customer experience and AI transformation partner, has acquired SVL Business Solutions, creating a combined business with more than 230 people, over 450 customers and revenues of around £65m.

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Oct 15 • 2:00 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Vikings ground attack should get stronger after bye week
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Oct 15 • 1:08 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Oilers’ Vasily Podkolzin On Fire, Makes Canucks Trade Look Baffling

Two years ago in August 2024, the Vancouver Canucks traded Vasily Podkolzin to the Edmonton Oilers for a 2025 fourth-round pick, one that was used on David Lewandowski. The Canucks would surely take that back now. Podkolzin is off to an incredible start to the 2026-27 season, looking like a guy who might finally be […] The post Oilers’ Vasily Podkolzin On Fire, Makes Canucks Trade Look Baffling appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 15 • 12:41 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Golden State Warriors Announce Kristaps Porzingis Update Amid Health Issue

On Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors released a statement regarding Kristaps Porzingis amid his absence due to an undisclosed health issue.In a press release via the Warriors’ official website, the franchise addressed the situation surrounding Porzingis.“Golden State Warriors forward/center Kristaps Porziņģis, who missed training camp and the team’s first five (5) preseason games due to […] The post Golden State Warriors Announce Kristaps Porzingis Update Amid Health Issue appeared first on H

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Oct 15 • 12:22 AM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
Mavericks Have More Questions Than Answers After Pelicans Loss

The Mavericks could not overcome 25 turnovers and a poor night from 3-point range, while several young players received extended opportunities.

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Oct 14 • 11:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Blazers' Tom Dundon Meets the Man Betting Big on Portland

As Tom Dundon navigates high-stakes arena negotiations, the Blazers owner finds an optimistic ally in a real estate mogul wagering $250 million on downtown Portland’s recovery.

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Oct 14 • 10:44 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Minnesota Vikings Star Provides Big Announcement Before Week 6

Undefeated quarterback Kyler Murray officially closed his Arizona chapter, finalized a multi-million dollar estate sale to focus entirely on leading Minnesota’s offense through a dominant breakout season.

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Oct 14 • 10:43 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Braden Smith’s Return Could Be Just as Important as Marvin Harrison Jr. for Texans in London
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Oct 14 • 10:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Eagles' DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley Receive Disappointing Update

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith and running back Saquon Barkley received another disappointing injury update ahead of their Week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

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Oct 14 • 10:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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This Broncos Stock Report Features Plenty Of Fallers

The Denver Broncos are struggling, and there are plenty of players who are responsible.

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Oct 14 • 10:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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CEOs AND BUSINESS LEADERS CHAMPION COURAGE, RESILIENCE AND INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP AT 2026 WORLD EDITION OF BREAK THE CEILING TOUCH THE SKY® IN SINGAPORE

CEOs, C-suite executives, business leaders and changemakers from around the world convened in Singapore on October 12 for the 2026 World Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® – the success and leadership summit for women (and all allies), identifying the critical leadership capabilities required to build stronger businesses and a better world in an increasingly disrupted global environment.

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Oct 14 • 10:00 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Madera Flea Market vendors report sharp drop in business amid fears over ICE activity

Vendors at the Madera Flea Market say business has dropped dramatically in recent weeks as fears surround a reported increase in ICE activity.

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Oct 14 • 9:44 PM EDT • Business • abc30.com
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Meet MARO: The Portuguese singer-songwriter captivating audiences around the world

At a time when concert crowds are often illuminated by the glow of their own phones, Portuguese singer-songwriter MARO had a Los Angeles audience doing something increasingly rare on Tuesday night:…

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Oct 14 • 9:42 PM EDT • Entertainment • ktla.com
Brewers' Chourio Breaks Soto's Postseason Home Run Record

The Milwaukee Brewers phenom surpassed Juan Soto by launching a historic leadoff blast against the Los Angeles Dodgers' Blake Snell.

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Oct 14 • 9:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bucs' Veteran Credits Bowles for Keeping Things Together

Amid a rocky start and rampant outside noise, Alex Anzalone reveals how Todd Bowles reshaped the locker room mindset to spark a season-saving upset over the Cowboys.

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Oct 14 • 9:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Chinese scientists say they spotted possible Israeli electronic warfare units

PLA scientists publish algorithm used to estimate sources of GPS spoofing around Israel using flight data.

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Oct 14 • 9:00 PM EDT • Science • scmp.com
Peloton's Matt Wilpers teams up with QuickBooks to help small-business owners

QuickBooks gives business owners a clearer picture of their finances, while Wilpers' approach focuses on creating consistent habits around cash flow, financial goals, and regular check-ins.

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Oct 14 • 8:32 PM EDT • Business • wmar2news.com
Lake County considers grants for businesses affected by roundabout construction
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Oct 14 • 7:02 PM EDT • Business • clickorlando.com
Delta County students immerse themselves in the sciences for Mind Trekkers

Students turned the U.P. State Fairgrounds into a hands-on science lab on Wednesday with an interactive learning experience.

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Oct 14 • 6:21 PM EDT • Science • uppermichiganssource.com
Mayoral candidate Jim Schmitt hosts roundtable with Green Bay business owners

The discussion focused on what business owners say is making it harder to run their businesses downtown.

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Oct 14 • 6:15 PM EDT • Business • wbay.com
Mayoral candidate Jim Schmitt hosts roundtable with Green Bay business owners

Jim Schmitt, former Green Bay mayor and current mayoral candidate, hosted a roundtable with downtown Green Bay business owners on Wednesday morning.

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Oct 14 • 6:15 PM EDT • Business • wbay.com
Kristaps Porzingis breaks silence after Warriors announce he's out indefinitely

Kristaps Porzingis has broken the silence around his ongoing absence from the Warriors, as Golden State announced in a statement Wednesday that the center will remain out indefinitely.

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Oct 14 • 6:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Miami Heat Stars Rated Lower Than Expected In Defensive Rankings

Despite forming a terrifying new frontcourt tandem, Miami Heat stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo are both surprisingly low in the latest defensive player rankings, sparking debate over the league's most versatile defensive duo.

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Oct 14 • 5:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
8 New Nations Will Do Business On The U.S. Army’s Drone Marketplace

Allied nations around the world have opted into the Army's drone and counter-drone purchasing platform, making the U.S. a leader in testing and supplying drone technology.

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Oct 14 • 5:28 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
LeBron James Speaks on Knicks’ Chances to Become Repeat Champions

James gave the defending champions plenty of credit on his podcast this week.

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Oct 14 • 5:19 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
White Sox Infielder Named Gold Glove Award Finalist
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Oct 14 • 5:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Warriors' Kristaps Porziņģis will remain out indefinitely due to 'health-related matter' but will be around team
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Oct 14 • 5:10 PM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
Kristaps Porzingis breaks silence after Warriors’ latest health update

Kristaps Porzingis has broken the silence around his ongoing absence from the Warriors, as Golden State announced in a statement Wednesday that the center will remain out indefinitely.

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Oct 14 • 5:07 PM EDT • Health • sfchronicle.com
Planetary genealogy: Milky Way worlds belong to 1 of 2 ‘families,’ scientists find

"There is a genetic link between planetary systems and their stars, and that, depending on the star around which they are born, this link also determines their fate."

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Oct 14 • 5:00 PM EDT • Science • space.com
Basalt to host business roundtables for community

The town of Basalt is inviting local business owners to join Basalt Town Manager Gloria Kaasch-Buerger and Basalt Chamber President and CEO Kris Mattera for an open dialogue about the business climate and local economy.

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Oct 14 • 4:41 PM EDT • Business • aspentimes.com
Dodgers' Muncy, Pages Named 2026 Gold Glove Finalists

While facing a daunting postseason sweep, Los Angeles celebrates defensive milestones as two cornerstones battle elite stars Alex Bregman and Pete Crow-Armstrong for prestigious fielding honors.

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Oct 14 • 4:41 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Brewers Chourio, Turang Named 2026 Gold Glove Finalists

The Milwaukee Brewers' elite defense takes center stage as Brice Turang chases his second trophy while rising star Jackson Chourio eyes one of his own.

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Oct 14 • 4:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Toronto Blue Jays' Yariel Rodriguez Makes Important Offseason Decision

The right-hander is looking ahead toward 2027.

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Oct 14 • 4:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Political analysts on what could tip the balance in Georgia’s midterm elections

Finding common ground between Democrats and Republicans has been difficult. However, the nation’s two dominant political parties agree on one thing: the upcoming midterm elections matter for several reasons, chief among them control of Congress.

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Oct 14 • 4:33 PM EDT • Politics • wabe.org
Ubisoft plans cuts at German studios, adding to wave of workforce reductions

Ubisoft is planning to reduce its workforce in Germany, where it operates a trio of studios, by about 100 workers, Game File has learned. The company wants to offer employees buyouts to, should enough people accept, avoid having to lay anyone off. “In Germany, we initiated discussions with the Works Council last week regarding a proposed voluntary departure plan across Ubisoft Dusseldorf, Ubisoft Berlin & Ubisoft Mainz,” a company rep told Game File. A “works council” is a union-like group representing employees. “The voluntary plan is the primary measure being proposed to support the intended organizational changes,” the Ubisoft rep added. The company declined to confirm the scale of the potential headcount cut. Of the impacted studios, Mainz might be the best known to the public. It leads development of the Anno series and shipped the well-reviewed strategy game Anno 117: Pax Romana in November 2025. Berlin and Dusseldorf operate as support studios within Ubisoft’s creative network. Berlin recently supported the development of Rainbow Six Siege and the Rayman Legends Retold remake. Dusseldorf also contributed to those projects, as well as The Settlers and Ubisoft-branded escape rooms. Dusseldorf is the biggest of the three studios, with some 400+ workers, compared to just over 100 at the other two, a source familiar with the reductions and the teams told Game File. More than half of these new reductions of about 100 people are expected to happen at Dusseldorf. The planned cuts were announced at a town hall for the German studios on Tuesday of last week. In an email follow-up, the studio group’s managing director, Benedikt Grindel, said the cuts were intended to “best position our German studios for the future... with a clearer focus on their role, capabilities and organizational setup needed for the work ahead.” The email was an echo of the past. In January 2025, Grindel had emailed the Ubisoft developers in his region (or studio “zone”) to explain that a round of 185 cuts at the time, including about 65 at Dusseldorf, were “essential to improve our operational efficiency and ensure the long-term sustainability of our studios, the zone and the company.” A half-decade of continued job cuts Ubisoft has been aggressively cutting its headcount for years. At the end of September 2022, it had 20,729 workers. By the end of March 2026, that total was down to 16,590. Studio management is trying to trim costs as it grapples with a changing industry and a drought of releases, let alone hits. The company announced earlier this year that it had reduced its costs since 2022 by “nearly €325 million” ($362m) and planned to lower them through 2028 by another €180 million ($200m). In June the company said it was closing down its Winnipeg and Belgrade studios and cutting roles in its Barcelona team. Even commercial and creative success hasn’t spared studios from this ongoing company-wide contraction. As Game File was nailing down details around the proposed cuts in Germany, Ubisoft management was informing workers of cuts in its Singapore studio, which shipped a hit remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag this past July. Some 70 positions in Singapore are being eliminated “to align the studio with upcoming production needs,” per a company rep’s statement to Game File. In early 2024, a large team in the Singapore studio launched the multiplayer pirate game Skull & Bones. It performed poorly but has been supported with regular content updates since. Many of Ubisoft’s studios around the world are heavily subsidized via regional grants and tax breaks. Singapore had been among them for years, but received no such local assistance in the 12 months ending this past March. News of the Singapore cuts broke today alongside word that Ubisoft is also proposing the closure of RedLynx, pending negotiations with officials. The Finnish studio behind the motorbike series Trials was founded in 2000 and sold to Ubisoft in 2011. As reported by VGC (and corroborated by Game File), Ubisoft management told employees it could not come up with a new, sustainable assignment for RedLynx. The 2025 workforce at Ubisoft Dusseldorf were straight-up cuts. This time, Ubisoft is hoping the reductions at its trio of German studios will largely come from workers taking a payout to leave. The company offered such voluntary dismissals at its Massive Entertainment studio (The Division) a year ago. For the German studios’ buyouts this time around, Ubisoft and the Works Council had discussed a formula that’d pay a worker’s monthly salary multiplied by 1.5 and by the number of years they’ve worked at the company, according to Game File sources. The formula is still subject to negotiations with the Works Council and has not yet been part of an official offer to workers. It could be adjusted up or down, and it could be supplemented with additional bonuses. Asked about the floated payout formula, a Ubisoft rep told Game File, “The terms of a potential voluntary departure program remain subject to negotiation with employee representatives. No final agreement has been reached, and we won’t comment on specific proposals while discussions are ongoing.” Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Item 2: Epic’s AI adventures Epic Games (Fortnite, the Unreal engine) is all-in on using AI to try to transform the way it makes video games and game-making tools. It’s leaders appear to be undeterred by any resistance among gamers and some game developers around generative AI—and instead emboldened by advances, particularly in AI-assisted programming. A recap of the last three days: On Monday, Bloomberg reported that Epic management told workers last week that development of an upcoming game combining Star Wars and Marvel characters would be “AI first.” Employees would be expected to use AI models such as Claude to code the game. A manager told Epic’s developers there would be “[n]o more hand-written code” and that art for the game would be “generated with full AI workflows,” per the outlet. Just ahead of that story running, Epic founder Tim Sweeney tweeted: “We have a huge pivot underway here at Epic, moving developers around to retool for maximum AI acceleration. The aim isn’t to do the same stuff with fewer people, but to enable everyone here to build MORE and BETTER stuff, and to bring the benefits to all teams using Unreal.” In a follow-up, Sweeney predicted that most game development processes would be at least three times faster a year from now than they were in January 2026, thanks to AI. To a person on X who told him he was failing to read the room, Sweeney said: “Much of the room wants it to be 2016 again, but it’s not. Our job, as the provider of tools and technology to much of the industry, is to design for the present that is and the future that will soon be.” On Wednesday, Epic announced it was releasing a faster launcher for its Epic Games Store marketplace. It did so by stating in a blog post as clear as could be that the launcher is an AI-enabled, vibe-coded project: Programming is hard. So, instead of doing that, we vibe coded a new Epic Games Launcher that’s way faster and more responsive than the current one, and has a new look. Programming is hard? That was unexpected phrasing from a company founded by a legendarily great programmer. Back in 2011, Sweeney told me that he’d picked up programming quickly as a kid and rejoiced at the power it gave him. “I could look at any program that anybody else had written and, with enough effort, build something cooler.” Item 3: The Xbox Labs experiment (and one of the people behind it) Microsoft’s Xbox division, which is flooding the zone with announcements lately, yesterday revealed a new internal tech-tinkering team called Xbox Labs. In the words of Xbox boss Asha Sharma Labs is “a small group of game makers, engineers and scientists whose job is to turn emerging ideas into things our players and developers can experience.” Conventional wisdom coming out of the announcement is that Labs is a team that’ll focus on ideas driven by generative AI. In her announcement, Sharma cited some of the dizzying achievements in tech and gaming over the past month as AI agents and other AI tools have been deployed to swiftly figure out how popular games work, then rebuild them and mix them up. She mentioned seeing ”games rapidly decompiled and rebuilt to run on hardware they were never originally designed to support” and said “[p]erhaps more surprisingly, we’ve seen many of the biggest games in the world have been remixed into the source code of another.” (Minecraft plus Elden Ring, for example, or Fortnite + Super Monkey Ball + Overwatch + Diablo + others.) Sharma also cited the work of Windows PC games being ported to run in browsers, a seeming reference to a recent AI-assisted fan port of Halo. Or perhaps Call of Duty or GTA. Sharma didn’t use the specific term “AI” in her memo, but she came close, citing AI “agents” and their potential for game-making tools that Labs could help craft: I think XBOX has an important role to play here. Coding became the first major workload for agents because they can write, run, and test software. Games share many of those same properties, and people spend more than 72 billion hours a year playing XBOX games, roughly five times the estimated time spent writing code worldwide. We’ve spent 25 years learning how to make great games, and I want our game makers to help shape what these new technologies make possible. As we learn, we’ll share the tools we build with developers across the industry, just as we always have. When I asked an Xbox rep if Labs was an AI-centric team, they said genAI was not the focus, describing it as having a broader mandate for using new tech in new ways in gaming. As an example, they pointed to Xbox’s recently launched disc-to-digital gaming usage rights program. Microsoft didn’t specifically name anyone involved full-time in Xbox Labs yesterday, but on social media and LinkedIn, I spotted Adrian Mato IDing himself as leading the creatio of tools at Labs and talking up the launch. Mato first caught my attention in late September, when he said on X that he was “starting to build a new team at Xbox focused on products and tools for how games get built and distributed as agentic tools become more capable.” At the time, he framed AI-based tools as a supplement to traditional game dev tools. “I don’t think we need to replace them,” he said. Since then, he’s publicly shown interest in AI and in games. He’s recently spent some of his X feed marveling at the power of AI agents and praising the lighting in the latest Gears of War. Following the Labs announcement yesterday, he enthused about the Xbox Labs’ stylish landing page. He wrote: “We built some fun tools to art-direct shaders in real time, experimented with interactive ASCII art, and sprinkled in lots of tiny details. “Move your mouse to leave a colorful trail that reveals the original footage, or interact with the video to trigger bursts of particles. “A lot of love went into making it all feel just right. “More to come”

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Oct 14 • 4:31 PM EDT • Technology • gamefile.news
Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, in biggest round of job cuts at streaming giant in years

Netflix plans to lay off about 6% of its workforce as part of wider organizational changes. Co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos announced the cuts in a memo to employees

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Oct 14 • 4:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • wqow.com
Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, in biggest round of job cuts at streaming giant in years

Netflix plans to lay off about 6% of its workforce as part of wider organizational changes. Co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos announced the cuts in a memo to employees

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Oct 14 • 4:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • wxow.com
Is the Browns Shotgun Offense Holding Back the Run Game?
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Oct 14 • 4:08 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Evaluating Where Suns' Offense Stands Heading Into Season

With questions looming over turnover troubles and backcourt rotations, Jordan Ott faces the challenge of maximizing a revamped roster to unlock the Suns' full offensive potential.

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Oct 14 • 4:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Two Padres Named MLB Gold Glove Award Finalists

San Diego first baseman Ty France and catcher Freddy Fermin will be vying with two others at their positions to be recognized for their defensive excellence.

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Oct 14 • 4:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Cody Barton Names Area of Improvement for Titans Defense

After struggling to close out games, the veteran linebacker identifies third-down inefficiency as the critical hurdle preventing Tennessee's defensive unit from evolving into a dominant, elite force.

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Oct 14 • 4:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Astros' Infield Struggles Raise Questions Ahead of 2027

Injuries and inconsistency left Houston with some tough decisions heading into 2027.

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Oct 14 • 4:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
SMU Makes Texas History With Landmark Texas Capital Uniform Deal

SMU makes history with a Texas Capital jersey sponsorship covering all 17 varsity sports, expanding the Mustangs' commercial reach and generating new revenue in Dallas.

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Oct 14 • 4:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #227

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy. In today’s edition, you’ll find: On the issues: The debate over district-provided housing for teachers and staff In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary on the issues school […]

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Oct 14 • 4:00 PM EDT • Politics • news.ballotpedia.org
Questions swirl about new White House press secretary's resume

NEW YORK (AP) — The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of

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Oct 14 • 3:34 PM EDT • Entertainment • newspressnow.com
Penn State's Matt Campbell Delivers Strong Message to Recruits

Head coach Matt Campbell has a bold message for recruits on what Penn State is like compared to the Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns.

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Oct 14 • 3:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
News outlets win a round against Trump’s press ban — but the fight is far from over

News outlets and press freedom advocates are cheering the latest court ruling against President Donald Trump’s press ban, while cautioning that he will keep trying to punish news coverage he dislikes.

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Oct 14 • 3:08 PM EDT • Business • cnn.com
This is Where Health Insurance Will Cost You the Most—and Least—Around the World

The SIP Health Cost Index ranks the average cost of private health insurance in 60 countries, including Singapore, Morocco, and Malta.

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Oct 14 • 3:04 PM EDT • Health • cntraveler.com
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Endeavor Health announces plans to merge with Rush University Health System in 2027

Endeavor Health and Rush University System for Health announced Wednesday that they plan to merge, creating a 12-hospital system that will operate under

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Oct 14 • 2:55 PM EDT • Health • evanstonroundtable.com
Three Mets Earn Inclusion On MLB.com All-Rookie Teams
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Oct 14 • 2:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Eze Hails ‘Fun’ Arsenal Team After Lille Victory

The England international eyes a permanent starting role after finding the net against Lille, praising Mikel Arteta’s attacking system as he pushes for more Premier League minutes.

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Oct 14 • 2:42 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Warriors’ New Backup Point Guard Gets Assurance From Steve Kerr

Steve Kerr has named his backup point guard, and he tied the job to one thing.

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Oct 14 • 2:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, in biggest round of job cuts in years

Co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos said the company's product, tech, legal and human resources teams would be the most impacted

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Oct 14 • 2:31 PM EDT • Business • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Scientists establish new genus of deep-sea 'spaghetti worms'

Scientists have announced a new genus of deep-sea segmented marine "spaghetti worms" with suction cups on their bodies, showing just how much undiscovered biodiversity is out there in the deep seas around ...

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Oct 14 • 2:20 PM EDT • Science • phys.org
Vikings Enter the Top 3 in Latest Power Rankings

The Minnesota Vikings have now entered the top three in the latest power rankings following yet another victory, which now has this team at 5-0 heading into the bye.

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Oct 14 • 2:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Three Boston Red Sox Named Finalists For Gold Glove Awards

Caleb Durbin, Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela continued to establish themselves as some of the league’s best defenders.

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Oct 14 • 1:48 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Terry Francona Explains What a Young Reds Outfielder Must Fix

Cincinnati's manager wants one small fix from a young bat this winter.

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Oct 14 • 1:46 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
TENNESSEE VOLS BASKETBALL: Exhibition with Xavier opens season

The Tennessee men's basketball team is set to take the floor at Food City Center for the first time in the 2026-27 season Thursday as it hosts the Xavier Musketeers in a preseason exhibition contest. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.

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Oct 14 • 1:34 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Republicans retreat from battleground districts as lines shift in House races

The shifting money in the final weeks of midterm campaigns points to a defensive posture by Republicans and new aggression from Democrats, who aim to capitalize on President Donald Trump's weak approval ratings.

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Oct 14 • 1:30 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Tulane Beach Volleyball Receives Bid to AVCA Pairs National Championship

The Green Wave pair of Tawny Ensign and Kaydence Stormes finished in third place in the bid division to clinch the team's spot.

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Oct 14 • 1:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
TENNESSEE LADY VOLS SOCCER: Arkansas is coming to town

Tennessee soccer opens a two-match homestand on Thursday night as the Lady Vols welcome SEC foe Arkansas to Regal Soccer Stadium for a 7 p.m. ET kickoff.

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Oct 14 • 1:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Cubs Lead National League With 5 Gold Gold Finalists

From Seiya Suzuki’s remarkable defensive turnaround to Pete Crow-Armstrong’s bid for back-to-back honors, Chicago’s elite glovework dominates the National League as Rawlings reveals its top 2026 finalists.

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Oct 14 • 1:19 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Gemini 4 Argon Arrives With Big Claims for AI Agents and Scientific Discovery

Google just released the new Gemini 4 Argon, which it claims can generate up to a million tokens in a single run, a big jump for long code migrations and multi-step agent work. Competitors top out around 128,000 output tokens per request, so based on that claim, Argon’s 1 million is roughly 8x higher. Argon […]

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Oct 14 • 1:12 PM EDT • Science • hpcwire.com
Brewers' Woodruff Takes Major Step in Potential Return

After avoiding a season-ending surgery, the Milwaukee Brewers veteran's successful bullpen session in Los Angeles ignites hope for a miraculous postseason return.

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Oct 14 • 1:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
MLS’s political speech policy is untenable – just ask Austin FC fans

The protests around an anti-ICE T-shirt show that politics can never be separated from sports, especially now

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Oct 14 • 12:58 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
AI in politics: Is Albania the EU’s testing ground?
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Oct 14 • 12:46 PM EDT • Politics • aljazeera.com
Iowa Football Midseason Grades: Skill Position Leaders

Our midseason grades begin with the leaders at every skill position group, including quarterbacks Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown.

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Oct 14 • 12:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Smith Entertainment Group, Salt Lake leaders unveil updated vision for downtown plans

Ryan Smith and local leaders unveiled the first look of a new district in and around the Delta Center.

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Oct 14 • 12:41 PM EDT • Entertainment • ksl.com
Could the Marlins be Pursuing a Power Hitter?

While the Fish are funneling a lot of funds towards free agency, a power threat might be on the shopping list

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Oct 14 • 12:26 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Penn State's Micah Parsons Gets Health Update Ahead of Cowboys Game

More time is needed for the ex-PSU superstar.

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Oct 14 • 12:23 PM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
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Penn State's Micah Parsons Gets Health Update Ahead of Cowboys Game

More time is needed for the ex-PSU superstar.

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Oct 14 • 12:23 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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'They cannot compete with the prices that fish factories will pay': How demand for fish meal takes priority over feeding people

In this excerpt from "Every Last Fish," author Rose George examines the deep-rooted problems of the regulations surrounding fish meal — a product that's supposed to come from the discarded scraps of dead fish, but in reality removes huge quantities of food from people in West Africa who need it.

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Oct 14 • 12:22 PM EDT • Science • livescience.com
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Padres Top Pitching Prospect Starts His Instruction Process

The San Diego Padres drafted Kruz Schoolcraft out of high school, and he's a big man with a big arm.

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Oct 14 • 12:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kansas State Looking For More Offensive Explosion Entering Kansas Matchup

The Kansas State Wildcats have struggled to make big plays on offense this season, a trend they hope ends in Saturday's game against the Kansas Jayhawks

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Oct 14 • 12:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Roundtable Rams Episode 39 - Recapping the MNF Heartbreaking Loss

Roundtable Rams crew James Brizuela and Billie Melissa break down the Los Angeles Rams' loss to the Buffalo Bills.

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Oct 14 • 12:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Michigan State Basketball Ranked Among College Basketball’s Elite

Advanced analytics place the Spartans on the doorstep of championship contention, fueling high expectations as Tom Izzo’s squad prepares to navigate a grueling schedule and chase national glory.

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Oct 14 • 11:57 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Netflix reportedly cutting about 1,000 jobs in largest round of layoffs since 2022

Netflix reportedly plans to eliminate 1,000 jobs across several departments in its biggest layoffs since 2022, days before its third-quarter earnings report.

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Oct 14 • 11:50 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Sources: Bruno Fernandes Contract Talks Stalling Amid Ambition Concerns

The club captain’s future hangs in the balance as frustrations over stagnant investment and broken promises trigger a standoff between Old Trafford's leadership and its biggest stars.

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Oct 14 • 11:43 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Boniface Receives A Clear Warning

Bayer Leverkusen leadership has reprimanded the Nigerian striker after a sideline outburst, balancing disciplinary sternness with praise for his renewed fitness and ambition ahead of European competition.

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Oct 14 • 11:24 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Water and cancer, once taboo in Iowa politics, are now front and center in campaigns

Back-to-back years of water restrictions in the Des Moines area and a growing "Make America Healthy Again" movement have pushed a once-avoided issue into debates, ads and roundtables for candidates in both parties.

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Oct 14 • 11:21 AM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Cavaliers Star Evan Mobley Named 32nd-Best Player in NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley is ranked the 32nd-best player in the NBA.

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Oct 14 • 11:20 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Operation Airdrop Mobilizes Bizav Volunteers for Hurricane Isaias Relief

Volunteer pilots, ground crews and donors are supporting Operation Airdrop’s response in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias.

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Oct 14 • 11:14 AM EDT • Business • nbaa.org
Phillies' Don Mattingly Decision Could Hint at Something Bigger
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Oct 14 • 11:09 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com