Thursday · November 12, 2026 Vol. I · No. 315
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FSB detains Ukrainian intelligence agents in three Russian regions Russia attaches particular importance to energy cooperation with Vietnam Water industry bonus ban to be tightened as Ofwat warns of ‘damage to public trust’ Dave Allen sums up Jai Opetaia’s chances of beating Deontay Wilder at heavyweight Witkoff hopes peace has moved closer following talks in Abu Dhabi Europe withdrawing gas from UGS at record pace for tenth day since start of month England's Blues brothers - how the Bellinghams helped save Birmingham UK economy grows by 0.7% in third quarter despite high oil prices FSB detains Ukrainian intelligence agents in three Russian regions Russia attaches particular importance to energy cooperation with Vietnam Water industry bonus ban to be tightened as Ofwat warns of ‘damage to public trust’ Dave Allen sums up Jai Opetaia’s chances of beating Deontay Wilder at heavyweight Witkoff hopes peace has moved closer following talks in Abu Dhabi Europe withdrawing gas from UGS at record pace for tenth day since start of month England's Blues brothers - how the Bellinghams helped save Birmingham UK economy grows by 0.7% in third quarter despite high oil prices

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Suns, Ighodaro Agree To Three-Year, $29MM Extension

The Suns have agreed to a three-year extension worth $29MM with third-year center Oso Ighodaro, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (via Twitter). The deal is fully guaranteed, Kelly Ik…

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Ben Simmons' comeback ends before it began: Kings guard suffers torn Achilles, likely to miss season

Simmons, who didn't play during the 2025-26 season, was expected to start for Sacramento this year

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Giants HC John Harbaugh refutes report about benching RB Cam Skattebo

Harbaugh insisted he's not benching the RB.

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Bills QB Josh Allen completes one of the wildest touchdown passes of NFL season

The magic of Allen isn't just the fact he is one of the most productive quarterbacks in the NFL. It is also that he can also make plays that most quarterbacks will not even attemp…

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Ben Simmons Suffers Torn Right Achilles

5:58: Simmons is confirmed to have torn his right Achilles and will undergo surgery, the Kings announced in a press release, per Marc Stein (Twitter link). His timetable was not d…

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Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson could face an even bigger problem after ejection vs. Raiders

C.J. Gardner-Johnson won't be able to return to the Buffalo Bills vs. Las Vegas Raiders game after getting ejected toward the end of the first half.

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Giants bench QB Jameis Winston in favor of J.J. McCarthy during Saints game

The Giants turned to McCarthy late in their Week 6 game against the Saints.

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Giants HC John Harbaugh remains mum on QBs after benching Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy in loss to Saints

Is it J.J. McCarthy time for the New York Giants? 

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Mavs Notes: Aldama, Washington, De Larrea, Johnson

As the Mavericks gear up for their season opener on Wednesday against the Rockets, they are still waiting to find out the status of Santi Aldama, who is expected to be a key reser…

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The Lakers appear to be really high on Adou Thiero

Injuries not only robbed Adou Thiero of his rookie season, but also the Lakers of getting a chance to really integrate him into their team. As a team that lacked athleticism on th…

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Colts have soul-searching to do after loss to Titans

The Indianapolis Colts may have had the worst loss of any NFL team on Sunday.

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Bears' Caleb Williams shines in first game back from injury

After missing three games while recovering from a torn hamstring, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams returned to the field Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Giants appear to be sending clear message to Cam Skattebo with demotion

When it was reported that New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh was demoting Skattebo from his starting role, many still expected the promising second-year man to be partially …

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Warriors make three unsurprising roster cuts

It was always going to be a longshot for Dalen Terry to make the Golden State Warriors roster. After Saturday’s roster moves, his best chance might be a spot on the Santa Cruz War…

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Injury Updates: S. Jones, Dybantsa, Kennard, Heat, Magic

Nuggets forward Spencer Jones told reporters — including Bennett Durando of The Denver Post (Twitter link) — on Sunday that he’s on track to play in Thursday’s regular season open…

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Browns leading AFC North, but will they be on pumpkin watch soon?

The Cleveland Browns lead the AFC North. You read that correctly.

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Devin Carter diagnosed with mono after signing two-way deal

The Celtics officially converted Devin Carter to a two-way deal. While the team is excited that Carter is sticking around, he won’t be suiting up for a little while. Carter has mo…

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Payton Pritchard doesn’t care about starting

Payton Pritchard has been a starter and a sixth man. Overlooked and then underpaid. Scouted as too small, then played a big part on a championship team. Now, he’s gone from making…

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara makes NFL history vs. Giants

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara ran into NFL history at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

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Pistons season preview: A finishing leap could take Ron Holland to another level

For all of the hoopla about Ron Holland’s shooting, he is leaving meat on the bone elsewhere. Yes, his jumper needs work, and he’s tirelessly working on it. His free-throw percent…

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/18/26

Herald Payton Pritchard, ‘honored’ by Celtics extension, explains why he signed now Celtics two-way signee has mononucleosis, return date unclear Five things we learned about Celt…

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Sixers Notes: Embiid, Maxey, Edgecombe, Wade, Barlow

Joel Embiid rejects the notion that anyone on the Sixers’ star-studded roster needs to sacrifice for the team to reach its goals, Kris Rhim writes for ESPN.com. “I’m against the c…

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Steelers HC Mike McCarthy seen entering medical tent during Buccaneers game

Pittsburgh faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, and a key story from the game didn't have to do with the play on the field.

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Bright Side Roundtable: Biggest reasons for optimism and concern in 2026-27

The season begins for the Phoenix Suns this upcoming Wednesday as they make the trip to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Portland Trail Blazers. It’s a season that carries ple…