Thursday · November 5, 2026 Vol. I · No. 308
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‘Revenge of the nerds’: US midterms deliver a win for science – and a rebuke of Maha Single-payer health care system proponents were thrown a big bone this election Faisal Islam: How high will interest rates go? British prime minister says Russia to not be invited to 2027 G20 summit Retail investment in securities on Moscow Exchange totals $2.04 bln in October Historic duck DNA traces wild mallard genetic changes to more than a century of releases Trump’s memecoin ventures derailed CLARITY Act, Scaramucci says Melania Trump to host Russia, Ukraine representatives at the White House in rare meeting ‘Revenge of the nerds’: US midterms deliver a win for science – and a rebuke of Maha Single-payer health care system proponents were thrown a big bone this election Faisal Islam: How high will interest rates go? British prime minister says Russia to not be invited to 2027 G20 summit Retail investment in securities on Moscow Exchange totals $2.04 bln in October Historic duck DNA traces wild mallard genetic changes to more than a century of releases Trump’s memecoin ventures derailed CLARITY Act, Scaramucci says Melania Trump to host Russia, Ukraine representatives at the White House in rare meeting

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3 things to watch for in 49ers-Rams: Get the ball out quickly, Brock Purdy

Folks, we made it. The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will do battle in Australia on Thursday night. While the warm-up is the Super Bowl rematch tonight, the rumble down…

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Cowboys have plenty working in their favor against the Giants

A new season brings new expectations in Dallas, and with it comes our first Reasons To Be Positive article of 2026. Each week, we are going to forget about the reasons the Cowboys…

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Carson Wentz is Vikings' No. 2 quarterback, J.J. McCarthy is No. 3

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced today that Wentz will back up Kyler Murray.

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Vikings unsure if Harrison Smith will play on Sunday

Safety Harrison Smith is back with the Vikings, but it remains to be seen if he will be in their secondary against the Packers on Sunday.

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Agent's Take: George Pickens, Puka Nacua headline non-quarterbacks who are at a crossroads entering 2026

From George Pickens seeking a massive extension with the Cowboys to Nick Bosa returning from a torn ACL for the 49ers, these key non-quarterbacks face crucial contract and health …

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Nationals bullpen makes unwanted history with latest meltdown

The Washington Nationals bullpen reached historically bad levels with its latest meltdown.

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Seahawks will have white throwback jersey in 2027

The Seahawks have new ownership and the group made a significant announcement on Wednesday.

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Parker Washington says contract talks with Jaguars "are continuing"

Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington is hoping to take care of a little business before the regular season gets underway.

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Agent says Dae'Quan Wright in football purgatory as NFL decides what's next after LSU fails to sign

What's next for the former Ole Miss player who left the Cleveland Browns to try and play at LSU this season

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Ashton Jeanty set to practice on Wednesday

Last week, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak told reporters that he was optimistic about running back Ashton Jeanty's potential availability for the club's season opener.

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Repeat incoming? Predicting the 2026 Seattle Seahawks season

The Seattle Seahawks were given 60-to-1 odds to win the Super Bowl last season, laughed at those longshot odds, and surged their way to the NFL’s mountaintop. As reigning champion…

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Survey: Predict the outcome of the Broncos-Chiefs showdown on MNF at Arrowhead

It’s prediction time for the Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs for Week 1. Denver has played the Chiefs well since Sean Payton came to town, but I would imagine this MNF game a…

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Dylan Cook Likely To Begin Season As Steelers’ Starting RT

It appears Steelers rookie offensive tackle Max Iheanachor will begin his career as a backup. With the Steelers set to open their season against the Falcons on Sunday, “all signs”…

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Malik Nabers looks ready as NY Giants open practice for Week 1 game vs. Dallas Cowboys

Wide receiver Malik Nabers was on the field with teammates from the beginning of practice and moving well as the New York Giants began practice for Sunday’s season-opening game ag…

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TE Dae'Quan Wright waiting to hear if he can return to NFL with LSU door closed

Tight end Dae'Quan Wright's bid to return to college football came to an end on Tuesday when LSU filled out their roster with other players amid threats from the SEC to pursue exp…

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Dallas Cowboys 2026 Opponent Preview: Indianapolis Colts

We are down to our last two opponent previews for the Dallas Cowboys 2026 schedule, and they both reside in the AFC South. It’s time now to look at the Indianapolis Colts, who com…

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4 bold predictions for the 49ers this season: Perfection, career-highs, and splash trades

Let’s get bold.  The San Francisco 49ers kick off the 2026 season with a matchup against the Los Angeles in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday. The time for predictions is now. But …

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Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins on track to play; Shemar Stewart remains uncertain

The Bengals expect to have both of their top wide receivers on the field against the Buccaneers in Week 1.

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Best betting apps, sportsbook promos for NFL Week 1: How, where to bet Patriots vs. Seahawks, NFL Kickoff Game

Bettors can use NFL sportsbook promos at the best NFL betting sites and NFL betting apps for Week 1

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Details On Baker Mayfield’s Extension

Entering the last year of his contract, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield set an extension deadline for the start of training camp in late July. After that date passed without…

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Dolphins won't put any limits on WR Chris Bell's playing time in Week 1

Dolphins rookie wide receiver Chris Bell missed all of the offseason and much of the summer while recovering from a torn ACL he suffered at Louisville last year, but he is still s…

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5Qs, 5As: Previewing Seahawks-Patriots with Pats Pulpit

It has finally arrived. The defending Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks finally get the opportunity to begin defending their Super Bowl title by hosting the team they thumped 2…

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Can the Bears stop Carolina’s Tetairoa McMillan when he’s lined up in the slot?

The Chicago Bears kick off a highly anticipated 2026 season on Sunday, and they are matched up against a team that may have helped catapult them to that realm of anticipation. I a…

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Nick Sirianni declines to name a backup quarterback for Week 1

The Eagles did not specify whether Tanner McKee or Andy Dalton will be their backup quarterback when they released their depth chart for Week 1 and head coach Nick Sirianni passed…