Colorado State's starting quarterback, Darius Curry, was suspended for spitting on a player from the opposing team, Boise State, during a football game. The school also suspended another player, offensive lineman Liam Wortmann, for similar behavior. Both players will miss the final game of the season against Air Force.
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Darius Curry, a quarterback for Colorado State, was suspended for spitting on an opponent during a game.
The incident happened in a game where Colorado State lost 49-21 to Boise State.
Colorado State's interim head coach, Tyson Summers, announced the suspension.
Another player, Liam Wortmann, was also suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The suspensions mean Curry and Wortmann will not play in the final game against Air Force.
Curry apologized publicly for his actions, saying they were against the values of a student-athlete.
Colorado State's poor season record of 2-9 makes them ineligible for postseason play.
This was Curry's redshirt freshman year as a starting quarterback, and he had completed 65.4% of his passes during the season.
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The Los Angeles Lakers played the Utah Jazz, but Deandre Ayton left the game after injuring his knee. Lakers coach JJ Redick confirmed Ayton's setback but did not provide a detailed update on his condition. Despite Ayton's absence, the Lakers won the game 108-106.
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Deandre Ayton injured his knee during a game against the Utah Jazz.
Ayton collided with Utah Jazz player Ace Bailey and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
JJ Redick, the Lakers coach, did not have further information about Ayton's injury status.
Jaxson Hayes replaced Ayton and scored five points in the game.
The Lakers won the game with a final score of 108-106.
Before this game, Ayton had appeared in 14 games for the Lakers this season.
Ayton previously missed one game this season due to illness.
The Lakers acquired Ayton in July on a two-year contract.
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Art Briles, a former Baylor head coach, has been hired to lead the football program at Eastern New Mexico, a Division II school. He signed a three-year contract and previously coached in Italy and at Mount Vernon High School after leaving Baylor.
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Art Briles is a former Baylor University football coach.
Eastern New Mexico hired Briles on a three-year contract.
If Briles leaves early, the contract includes a buyout of over $1 million.
Briles previously coached in the Italian Football League and at Mount Vernon High School.
At Baylor, Briles had a record of 65 wins and 37 losses.
Baylor won the Big 12 championships in 2013 and 2014 with Briles.
Before Baylor, Briles coached at the University of Houston with a 34-28 record.
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Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders made his first start for the Cleveland Browns and secured a win. Browns' coach Kevin Stefanski has not yet decided if Sanders will start in the next game. Sanders showed some promise despite mixed results in his debut.
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Shedeur Sanders is a rookie quarterback for the Cleveland Browns and played his first professional game recently.
Sanders completed 11 out of 20 passes with one touchdown and one interception.
The Browns won the game 24-10 against their opponents.
Sanders' victory made him the first Browns rookie quarterback to win in his debut since 1995.
Coach Kevin Stefanski has not confirmed if Sanders will start in the upcoming Week 13 game.
In college, Sanders led with significant stats, including 4,134 passing yards and 37 touchdowns.
He was drafted in the fifth round, despite some initial projections of being a first-round pick.
Cleveland currently has a 3-8 record for the season.
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The Denver Broncos wanted to fill a gap in running back support after J.K. Dobbins' injury. They aimed to sign Dameon Pierce, but he joined the Kansas City Chiefs instead. The Broncos will need other options to strengthen their running back team.
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The Broncos lost their running back J.K. Dobbins due to a season-ending injury.
They tried to sign Dameon Pierce to replace Dobbins.
Pierce chose to join the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.
The Broncos have a 9-2 record and lead the AFC West.
Denver needs to improve its rushing game, evident from only 59 rushing yards against the Chiefs in Week 11.
The Broncos and Chiefs will play again in Week 17, which could impact the division standings.
Denver hopes to revive its run game against the Washington Commanders in Week 13.
RJ Harvey, a rookie running back, may step up to fill the role.
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The Minnesota Vikings are reconsidering their decision to let go of quarterback Sam Darnold in favor of a younger player, J.J. McCarthy. After McCarthy's poor performance, there are questions about his future with the team.
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The Vikings let quarterback Sam Darnold sign with the Seattle Seahawks after he had a successful season.
J.J. McCarthy was the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
McCarthy struggled in a recent game, completing 12 of 19 passes for 87 yards and throwing two interceptions.
The Vikings are currently 2-4 with McCarthy as their starting quarterback.
McCarthy faced challenges, missing his rookie season due to a knee injury and five games this season due to an ankle injury.
There are discussions about whether McCarthy will continue as the Viking’s starting quarterback next season.
The Vikings have the 12th overall pick in the 2026 draft, where they could potentially select a new quarterback.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored an impressive overhead kick for Al-Nassr in their 4-1 victory over Al-Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League. This win moved Al-Nassr four points ahead at the top of the league standings.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored an overhead kick during Al-Nassr's match against Al-Khaleej.
The match ended with a 4-1 victory for Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo's goal occurred in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
This was Ronaldo's 954th career goal.
The goal was similar to a bicycle kick he scored for Real Madrid against Juventus in 2018.
Al-Nassr's win placed them four points clear at the top of the table.
Ronaldo is 40 years old and has won the Ballon d'Or five times.
Ronaldo moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023 but has not yet won a trophy there.
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Luke Littler won his first Players Championship Finals title with an 11-8 victory over Nathan Aspinall. Littler, who is 18 years old and now the world number one in darts, added this win shortly after capturing the Grand Slam of Darts. Beau Greaves, another darts player, lost in the World Youth Championship final to Gian van Veen.
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Luke Littler is ranked as the world number one in darts.
Littler won the Players Championship Finals by defeating Nathan Aspinall 11-8.
This victory follows Littler's win at the Grand Slam of Darts.
Littler's final match average score was 103.33, higher than Aspinall's 93.64.
Littler expressed pride in his achievement and aims to win more titles.
Beau Greaves, a female darts player, made it to the World Youth Championship final but lost 6-3 to Gian van Veen.
Greaves is the first woman to reach the world youth final and will compete in the upcoming World Championship.
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The Green Bay Packers won against the Minnesota Vikings with a score of 23-6. Despite the win, fans criticized Packers' coach Matt LaFleur for his conservative decisions during the game. The win brought the Packers' season record to 7-3-1.
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The Packers defeated the Vikings with a final score of 23-6.
This victory brought the Packers' record to 7 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie for the season.
Despite the win, some fans were unhappy with Coach Matt LaFleur's conservative plays in the second half.
LaFleur chose to make safer plays, leading to two field goals instead of touchdowns.
Fans expressed their dissatisfaction with LaFleur's strategy on social media.
Green Bay had issues finishing games strongly throughout the season, losing or tying several matches.
The Packers will next face the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day.
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The New York Mets and Texas Rangers agreed to a trade where the Mets receive second baseman Marcus Semien, and the Rangers get outfielder Brandon Nimmo. The Mets will also send $5 million to the Rangers to help with Nimmo's contract cost. This trade is part of the Mets' strategy to improve their defense.
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The Mets are trading for Marcus Semien, who has been an All-Star three times.
The Rangers will get Brandon Nimmo, an outfielder, in return.
The Mets are sending $5 million to the Rangers to cover part of Nimmo's contract expenses.
Brandon Nimmo waived his full no-trade clause to allow this trade.
Marcus Semien’s no-trade clause did not include the Mets.
The Mets aim to improve their defensive lineup with this trade.
The trade announcement was made by ESPN journalist Jeff Passan.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' quarterback, Baker Mayfield, was injured during a game against the Los Angeles Rams and did not return after halftime. Backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater replaced Mayfield for the remainder of the game.
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Baker Mayfield plays as the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Mayfield injured his left shoulder during the game against the Los Angeles Rams.
He returned to play after initial evaluation but got hurt again before halftime.
Mayfield was sacked and threw an interception right before halftime.
The Buccaneers announced Mayfield was unlikely to return for the second half.
Teddy Bridgewater, the 33-year-old backup, replaced Mayfield for the rest of the game.
Bridgewater had not played during the 2024 regular season before this game.
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The New York Mets and the Texas Rangers are finalizing a trade. The Mets will receive Marcus Semien, a three-time All-Star second baseman, while the Rangers will get Brandon Nimmo, an outfielder who has been with the Mets for his entire career.
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The Mets are trading Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers.
The Rangers are trading Marcus Semien to the Mets.
Brandon Nimmo has been with the Mets for 10 seasons.
Nimmo had a full no-trade clause in his contract, which he agreed to waive.
Marcus Semien is a three-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner.
Semien's offensive performance decreased this season, but he is known for his strong defense.
The trade is part of the Mets' effort to improve their defense.
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England's rugby team won their 11th straight match with a 27-23 victory over Argentina. The game, held at Twickenham, was tense, but England managed to secure the win despite some challenges during the match.
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England's rugby team won against Argentina with a score of 27-23.
This victory marks England's 11th consecutive win.
The match was held at Twickenham Stadium.
England's performance showed room for improvement, especially in their attack and defense.
England conceded 14 penalties during the match.
Max Ojomoh stood out with a strong performance, contributing significantly to England's three tries.
The victory is part of England's first four-Test autumn sweep since 2016.
Alex Coles and Guy Pepper also had notable performances during the series.
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Myles Garrett is having an impressive season with the Cleveland Browns, notable for his strong defensive plays. Despite trade rumors and a challenging team record, Garrett remains a key player, having signed a contract extension with the team.
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Myles Garrett plays for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL.
Garrett helped the Browns win against the Las Vegas Raiders with a score of 24-10.
In the game, he achieved three sacks, two forced fumbles, and five total tackles.
Garrett has 18 sacks, 44 total tackles, and three forced fumbles so far this season.
Garrett requested a trade in the offseason but stayed with the Browns, signing a four-year, $160 million extension.
Lawrence Taylor praised Garrett on social media for his performance and impact on games.
Trade rumors persist, but Garrett is seen as a crucial part of the Browns' future.
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Argentina's head coach, Felipe Contepomi, accused England rugby player Tom Curry of being a "bully" after a game where England won 27-23. The dispute followed a tackle by Curry on Argentina's Juan Cruz Mallia, resulting in a suspected knee injury for Mallia, which led to tensions between the teams.
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The match took place at Allianz Stadium, where England won 27-23 against Argentina.
A conflict arose after England player Tom Curry's tackle on Argentina's Juan Cruz Mallia.
Mallia left the game with a suspected serious knee injury from Curry's tackle.
Argentina's head coach Felipe Contepomi claimed Curry pushed him in the tunnel post-match.
Contepomi described Curry as a "bully" and criticized his behavior during the interaction.
England head coach Steve Borthwick stated he was not aware of the incident in the tunnel.
Borthwick defended Curry's character, stating he is respectful and a good team player.
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North Texas head coach Eric Morris is now the leading candidate for the Arkansas head-coaching job. Betting markets currently give him a 67% chance, surpassing previous favorite Ryan Silverfield from Memphis. Morris has led North Texas to a successful season with a 10-1 record.
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Arkansas is searching for a new head football coach.
Eric Morris from North Texas is now the top candidate with 67% odds, according to betting markets.
Ryan Silverfield, previously the favorite, now has 41% odds for the position.
Other coaches in contention include Alabama's Kane Wommack, former Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher, Tulane's Jon Sumrall, and USF’s Alex Golesh.
Morris has led North Texas to a 10-1 record this season.
If hired, Morris could bring quarterback Drew Mestemaker, who currently leads in passing yards, with him to Arkansas.
Arkansas's current QB, Taylen Green, is leaving at the season's end.
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The Cleveland Browns won a game against the Las Vegas Raiders with rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders making history in his first official start. Sanders led the team to a 24-10 victory, becoming the first Browns QB since 1995 to win his first career start and joined an exclusive group of quarterbacks who are sons of Pro Football Hall of Famers.
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The Cleveland Browns played against the Las Vegas Raiders and won 24-10.
Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders made his first official start for the Browns.
Sanders was drafted in the fifth round of the NFL draft.
He replaced Dillon Gabriel, who had a concussion from the previous game.
Sanders completed 11 out of 20 passes for 209 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.
He became the first Browns quarterback to win his first start since 1995.
Sanders is the son of a Pro Football Hall of Famer, joining a rare group of similar quarterbacks.
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski did not announce who would start in the next game.
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The Miami Heat have started the season strong despite big changes, achieving an 11-6 record. Star player Tyler Herro, who recently had ankle surgery, plans to return in a game against the Dallas Mavericks. In Herro's absence, newcomer Norman Powell has performed well, helping the team maintain its competitive edge.
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Miami Heat started the season with an 11-6 record, ranking third in the Eastern Conference.
The team ranks third in fast-break points and first in scoring due to a new fast-paced offense.
Tyler Herro, a key player, is returning from ankle surgery and plans to play against the Dallas Mavericks.
Herro was a top performer last season, averaging 23.9 points and earning his first All-Star selection.
Jimmy Butler was traded to the Golden State Warriors, and Herro is expected to take a bigger role.
Norman Powell has been performing well in Herro's absence, averaging 25.4 points per game.
Powell scored 32 points in a recent win against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Arsenal defeated Tottenham 4-1 in a Premier League match, with Eberechi Eze scoring a hat-trick. This win moved Arsenal six points ahead of Chelsea in the league standings. The match was significant as it marked Eze's first senior hat-trick.
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Arsenal beat Tottenham 4-1 in a Premier League match.
Eberechi Eze, once a target for Tottenham, scored his first senior hat-trick.
This was the first hat-trick in a north London derby since 1978.
The win put Arsenal six points ahead of second-placed Chelsea.
Tottenham's only goal was from Richarlison.
Arsenal had 17 shots compared to Tottenham’s three.
Eze signed with Arsenal in a £67 million deal.
Arsenal will face Bayern Munich and Chelsea in their next matches.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are considering trading for Andrew Wiggins, a former Golden State Warriors player now with the Miami Heat. The Lakers see Wiggins as a good fit for their team, especially as a "two-way wing", which means he can play well on both offense and defense. Wiggins has been performing well this season with the Heat, making him an attractive option for the Lakers.
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The Lakers are reportedly interested in trading for Andrew Wiggins from the Miami Heat.
Wiggins is seen as a desirable "two-way wing" player, meaning he excels at both offense and defense.
He was originally drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers but soon traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Wiggins played a significant role in the Golden State Warriors, contributing to their championship win in the 2021-2022 NBA season.
He was later traded to the Miami Heat in a deal involving Jimmy Butler.
Currently, Wiggins averages 16.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game with the Heat.
Despite performing well, the Heat are not urgently looking to trade Wiggins.
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