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In a defense built for matchup advantage, Vanderbilt’s 2026 look expects frequent interior rotation and interchangeable front combinations, using a mix of end and tackle roles plus a hybrid “Razor/Star” spot to adjust to down-and-distance and offensive structures.
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Jennifer Mir, mother of women’s MMA prospect Bella Mir and wife of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, said she was sorry after stepping in on her daughter’s behalf online following Bella Mir’s loss to Alex Apodaca on Dana White’s Contender Series.
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The former North Dakota State linebacker says the adjustment from FCS to Power Four football is real, but he believes his work during Michigan’s preseason practices answers the skepticism.
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Kansas City selected the contract of pitcher Anthony Gose from Triple-A Omaha and made additional moves that reflect both workload management and near-term health needs.
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A petition filed by Jeanie Buss asks a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to block a vote by her five siblings concerning the sale of the Buss family’s remaining Lakers shares, renewing a dispute over control of the franchise.
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The Commodores’ first-game decision gives Blaze Berlowitz the clearest shot at the starting quarterback role for Vanderbilt’s opener, but Clark Lea stopped short of committing to a long-term starter following the Week 1 matchup with Austin Peay.
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A Red Sox beat analysis argues that Trevor Story’s path back from a Worcester rehab assignment is facing an uphill battle, with his ability to rejoin the major-league roster this week, or potentially at all, now looking uncertain.
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With South Carolina looking to rebound in the 2026 season, ESPN has identified a Gamecocks running back as a sleeper who could emerge as a difference-maker.
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Miami’s wide receiver Tutu Atwell is headed back to Los Angeles less than a year after leaving the Rams in free agency, with the Dolphins receiving second-year running back Jarquez Hunter in return, according to reports.
