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1. FACT FOCUS: Trump and Republicans blame France's immigrants for riots without evidence  AP News
2. Rioting in France gives Trump a new talking point as he tries to stave off GOP midterm losses  CNN
3. ‘France should serve as a wakeup call’: Republicans find a closing message in Paris riots  Politico
4. What Trump’s Comments About France Say About Him  The Atlantic
5. Trump warns Kansans that US will 'burn' like France if Democrats win  Reuters

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Through his first 10 games, Gavin McKenna has flashed the electrifying skill set that made him a consensus first overall selection while navigating the structural and defensive growing pains typical of an 18-year-old rookie. Here is how his start compares to other forwards selected with the top pick in past years.

1. Hegseth Said to Make Unannounced Visit to Israel for Talks With Netanyahu  The New York Times
2. Live - US troops ready to act against Iran, Hegseth says after Israel visit  Iran International
3. Hegseth meets Netanyahu as US, Israel discuss renewed Iran strikes  NewsNation
4. Scoop: Pete Hegseth meets with Netanyahu in Israel ahead of elections  Axios
5. Hegseth makes unannounced trip and other Mideast news  AP News

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1. Alberta voters reject independence from Canada in victory for Carney  PBS
2. Alberta rejects secession referendum, chooses to remain part of Canada  CNN
3. Alberta voters overwhelmingly reject separation process in a victory for Carney  Boston.com
4. Alberta's decision to stay in Canada gives Carney backing to take on Trump  BBC
5. ‘I will honour this mandate’: Smith vows not to hold another referendum on separation  CTV News

Legendary Canadian basketball player Steve Nash is feeling bullish on the Toronto Raptors this season.

1. 2 men rearrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Iran over suspected plot at a US-run air base  AP News
2. Two men rearrested on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service in RAF Fairford incident  CNN
3. The British Police Rearrest Two in Connection With Alleged Terror Plot  The New York Times
4. Two men re-arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran intelligence after RAF Fairford incident  BBC
5. UK police re-arrest two men on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence  Al Jazeera

The Rays and their low payroll and small-ball style are heading to the World Series seeking the first championship in franchise history.

1. Peyton Manning linked to surprising Colts return after major front-office shakeup  Cleveland.com
2. What does firing GM Ballard mean for Colts coach Steichen?  ESPN
3. ‘Why Would He Want That Job?’ ‘He Should Stay Far Away’ — NFL Fans Question Why Peyton Manning Would Join Colts’ Leadership  Yahoo Sports
4. Sometimes A Team Just Wants To Hire A Famous Guy  Defector
5. After GM Chris Ballard relieved of duties, Colts head coach Shane Steichen focused on prepping team for Week 7 game vs. Vikings  Colts.com

Eagles revealed to face no punishment from NFL over Jalen Hurts blood clot situation originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Philadelphia Eagles have dominated the headlines in the NFL for all of the wrong reasons lately, as it was revealed that Jalen Hurts not only has a blood clot problem, but it has spread to his lungs, likely forcing him to miss the rest of the season.

But it's worse than that, as it was revealed he played through Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London with a blood clot. He played on little to no sleep in this game, and the Eagles' decision to let him play was a very controversial decision.

However, according to Jonathan Jones of The Athletic, the Eagles will not face any punishment from the NFL for Hurts playing in Week 5. Despite fan outrage and questions from the media, the NFL determined the Eagles didn't commit any wrongdoing.

NFL reportedly won't punish Eagles for Jalen Hurts blood clot situation

"The NFL has concluded that the process surrounding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts being cleared to play in Week 5 with a superficial blood clot 'was handled appropriately,' a league source tells The Athletic," Jones reports.

That same source told Jones and The Athletic that the NFL will "not issue any punishment to the Eagles for its handling of the medical process, or for Hurts not being given an injury designation ahead of the game."

A day after Nick Sirianni was grilled by reporters about Hurts' health and the decision to play him through blood clots and minimal sleep, the NFL has determined the Eagles did no wrong.

MORE: Giants' QB plans get complicated after Jameis Winston collapse, J.J. McCarthy surge

It doesn't change the fact that playing Hurts in such a situation is a risky decision they really shouldn't have taken. Tanner McKee and Cole Payton could've manned the QB position for that one week in London.

Instead, Hurts played and flew back home before it was revealed to be a more serious blood clot issue than it initially appeared to be.

Hurts is now out for the season with blood clots discovered in his lungs, requiring blood thinners to treat him. While he can make a full recovery, it's not likely to happen until the 2026 season is well over.

Despite the outcry over the Eagles' decision to play him through such a scary injury, the NFL isn't punishing the Eagles. For now, it appears this situation has concluded, with the hope being that Hurts' recovery goes well and he can come back for the 2027 season.

More NFL news:

• Colts fans are calling for Daniel Jones benching after ugly Titans loss
• Travis Hunter made NFL history, but the Jaguars still left London with a loss
• Falcons forced to use silent count at home, raising serious questions about fan support
• Aaron Rodgers blasts Buccaneers' field as 'one of the worst surfaces in the league'
• Cam Skattebo's lack of rushing attempts is a major cause for concern for Giants

Fabregas rejects Man Utd ‘crisis’ talk ahead of Champions League meeting

Cesc Fabregas has rejected the claim that Manchester United are in “crisis” ahead of the clash between his Como side and the Premier League club on Wednesday.

United have picked up just two wins this season, with one coming against Sabah FK in the first matchday of the Champions League.

In the past week they have succumbed to a 2-0 loss at Atlético Madrid that was followed with a 1-1 draw against Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday.

He said: “I don’t believe in crises in football, you have a game every three days, it’s 11 against 11, and you’ve got to give your best.

“A crisis is invented by you journalists, but we are professionals, we’ve wanted to compete since the day we were born. I don’t believe in any crisis.”

Pressure on Michael Carrick has increased but Fabregas refused to answer if he would like the Manchester United job if it became available “out of respect for Carrick and an institution like United”.

Como sit fifth in Serie A and have won one and lost one in the Champions League so far. They won their first ever game in the competition against RB Leipzig 4-1 but were beaten 3-2 by Feyenoord last week.

Looking ahead to Wednesday’s game, Fabregas said: “It is another historic day for the club, the fans and the city.

“We’ve got to play with focus and ambition. This is Manchester United we are up against, so let’s enjoy it, play our game and try to win. It’s an incredible group of players, so we must be humble and realise there is much to learn. We’ll see how it goes but we respect our opponents.

“There are different ways of attacking, we try to study their weaknesses but also don’t forget what we do best. They have a specific system and principles, but football is ultimately about the players. We tend to forget that, as directors and coaching staff.”

Como’s league form has suffered with the more strenuous schedule that comes with involvement in Europe’s elite competition.

Fabregas said: “Many players have never done this before, but we’ve got to improve and play with ambition.

“We cannot talk too much about history, because otherwise these players step onto the field with fear. A coach must give his players confidence. If we think we’re higher than we are, then it will be more difficult.”

What changes can be expected after Week 9 of the men's college soccer season?

SMU men's soccer tied Stanford at home on Friday, Oct. 16, but otherwise remains undefeated this season, maintaining its No. 1 ranking in the updated United Soccer Coaches poll on Oct. 20.

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Formerly No. 2 Indiana, though, is no longer unbeaten: The Hoosiers suffered their first loss of the season to Rutgers on Oct. 16, which resulted in a drop in the rankings. Georgetown improved to 11-1-1 on the season after its 3-0 win over St. John's and 4-0 win over Seton Hall, setting up a jump over Indiana in the poll.

South Carolina also had a big fall in the rankings after falling to Georgia State 2-1 on the road in a shocking upset.

Here's a look at the updated United Soccer Coaches poll on Tuesday, Oct. 20:

Men's college soccer rankings after Week 9

First-place votes in parentheses

1. SMU (8)
2. Georgetown
3. Clemson
4. Indiana
5. UMKC
6. Michigan State
7. Washington
8. Creighton
9. Akron
10. Louisville
11. Maryland
12. Vermont
13. Wisconsin
14. Xavier
15. Wake Forest
16. North Carolina
17. Pittsburgh
18. South Carolina
19. UCLA
20. Charlotte
21. Portland
22. Oregon State
23. Cornell
24. UNC-Wilmington
25. West Virginia

Others receiving votes: University of San Diego (7), Missouri State University (6), Stanford University (5), James Madison University (5), University of California Santa Barbara (3), High Point University (3), Rutgers University (1), Marshall University (1), Utah Valley University (1).

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Men's college soccer rankings after Week 9: Updated United Soccer Coaches Poll

Oct 21, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NFL Half of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Denver Broncos at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Troy Aikman has been a fixture on ESPN’s Monday Night Football the last several years, but now the Hall of Fame quarterback’s future with the network is in doubt.

Joe Buck, Aikman’s longtime broadcast partner, has reupped with the Worldwide Leader, but Aikman is still working on the final year of his original deal. The situation has caused “tension” between the two colleagues, which reportedly boiled over in the booth before last Monday’s game.

With Aikman leaving ESPN now a real possibility, some of the network’s biggest names are rallying in support of the Dallas Cowboys legend.

Stephen A., Michael Wilbon speak up

Michael Wilbon, co-host of Pardon the Interruption, ESPN’s longest-running show, sent a not-so-subtle message about Aikman to company higher-ups during a recent episode.

“You know who calls a game better than Troy Aikman, knuckleheads? Nobody calls a game better than Troy Aikman!” Wilbon said, via the New York Post.

On Monday, Stephen A. Smith, who is arguably ESPN’s biggest star, said he “sincerely hopes” Aikman returns to the Worldwide Leader.

“They are the A-team,” Smith said on his SiriusXM show, via Awful Announcing. “Joe Buck, it don’t get no better, play-by-play. Excuse the double negative. It’s just the truth. And I feel the exact same way about Troy Aikman, who I love, who I’ve loved for years. That’s their business, that’s ESPN’s business, that’s ABC’s business, and all of that. I know they’ll be calling the Super Bowl this year.

“Troy Aikman is a three-time Super Bowl champion, an elite football mind whose credentials and resume is as impeccable as they come, and it speaks for itself. I sincerely hope that we don’t lose him as a person that’s employed by ESPN, but if we do lose him, I want to wish him all the happiness in the world if he decides to go elsewhere. Because football must have Troy Aikman’s voice in it, he’s that special of a guy and a football mind, and I sincerely hope that we keep him.”

Aikman prepared for an exit

Back in September, Aikman said he thought his contract status would have been solved already and “when it might get done, if it gets done, is anyone’s guess.”

More recently, the 59-year-old has been less than enthusiastic about the possibility of ESPN wanting him back.

“It just seems to be where they’re going — that they’re gonna go in a different direction because there’s been no talks, no contract negotiations,” Aikman told Jimmy Traina last week.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clotting issue is raising questions about the condition.

In a statement shared on Oct. 19, Hurts' agent Nicole Lynn said the football player was diagnosed with bilateral pulmonary emboli, meaning the quarterback has blood clots in both lungs. Lynn said he is in stable condition, and his treatment will consist of taking blood thinners. As a result, he will be unable to participate in contact activities.

"Jalen's prognosis is very good, and we expect a full recovery," Lynn wrote in the statement. "We anticipate that he will have the opportunity to resume contact football activities when off the blood thinners."

Here's what to know.

What are blood clots?

Blood clots are "semisolid or gel-like masses that form in your arteries and veins" that help control bleeding, Cleveland Clinic explains. They can also cause serious medical issues, the clinic adds, including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and heart attack.

A pulmonary embolism is "a blood clot that blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in the lung," according to Mayo Clinic. In medical terminology, "bilateral" means affecting both sides of the body or both of a pair of organs.

So, in Hurts' case, "bilateral pulmonary emboli" means the quarterback has blood clots affecting both lungs.

A pulmonary embolism can happen when a blood clot in the veins of your leg, pelvis or other body part travels through your bloodstream to your lungs, leading to a sudden blockage, the Cleveland Clinic adds.

Hurts was initially diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in his left calf, his team announced Oct. 15.

How common are pulmonary embolisms?

Pulmonary embolisms are common, according to Cleveland Clinic, with experts estimating they lead to "at least 100,000 deaths per year in the U.S."

Seeking immediate medical care is important if you think you have a pulmonary embolism, as "quick treatment can save your life," the clinic adds.

As in Hurts' case, blood thinner medication is the most common treatment. This is used to get rid of the clot and prevent new ones from forming.

"In severe cases, you may have a procedure or surgery," the Cleveland Clinic explained, adding medication may also be needed for months or years to prevent future clots.

Traveling and blood clots

The Mayo Clinic says the risk of blood clots developing while traveling is "low but increases as long-haul travel increases."

To help prevent blood clots during travel, a provider may suggest staying hydrated, wearing support stockings, moving in your seat and taking a break from sitting, according to the clinic.

Contributing: Jack McKessy, USA TODAY

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jalen Hurts and what to know about blood clots

Geno Auriemma, head coach of the UConn Huskies, looks on during the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame women's college basketball exhibition game between the Syracuse Orange and the UConn Huskies at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, United States, on October 12, 2026. (Photo by Erica Denhoff/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

The UConn women's basketball team will begin the 2026-27 season ranked second in the country.

The preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll was unveiled Tuesday afternoon and South Carolina sits at No. 1. The Huskies, who lost to South Carolina in the Final Four last year, are second ahead of USC, Duke and Michigan.

Rounding out the Top 10: Texas, Louisville, Vanderbilt, LSU and Iowa. The Huskies beat Texas in a preseason game Monday night.

South Carolina received 23 of 31 first-place votes. UConn received six first-place votes, USC two.

UConn began last season No. 1 after winning the NCAA title in 2025. The Huskies maintained the top spot all season before losing the Final Four.

South Carolina beat UConn handily in the national semifinal, but lost 79-51 to UCLA in the title game. The Bruins finished atop the AP poll after its title run, but begin this season at No. 11.

Geno Auriemma's Huskies were first ranked in the Top 25 in the 1989-90 season. UConn first reached No. 1 in January 1995.

UConn has also been in the Top 10 of every preseason poll since 1994.

UConn and South Carolina will meet at Mohegan Sun Arena on Nov. 24. Other Top 25 opponents on UConn's schedule: Michigan, Iowa, Louisville, Ohio State, Duke, Maryland, Notre Dame, and LSU.

AP preseason women's basketball Top 25

1. South Carolina  
2. UConn  
3. USC  
4. Duke  
5. Michigan  
6. Texas  
7. Louisville  
8. Vanderbilt  
9. LSU  
10. Iowa  
11. UCLA  
12. North Carolina  
13. Notre Dame  
14. Kentucky  
15. TCU  
16. Washington  
17. Minnesota  
18. Ohio State  
19. Ole Miss  
20. Maryland  
21. Oklahoma  
22. Oklahoma State  
23. Illinois  
24. West Virginia  
25. N.C. State 

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