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QB matchup key as No. 15 Clemson faces Florida State
When No. 15 Clemson heads to Tallahassee, Fla., on Saturday night to take on Florida State in an Atlantic Coast Conference game, the quarterback storyline many expected reportedly won't come to fruition. It was supposed to be a matchup between ex-Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, now the starter at Florida State, and Cade Klubnik, the quarterback who replaced him in the 2022 ACC Championship Game. But Florida State (1-4, 1-3) expects to have sophomore Brock Glenn make his first start of the season, against Clemson (3-1, 2-0), with Uiagalelei having suffered a broken finger on his throwing hand, according to ESPN....
NCAA Football: North Carolina State at Clemson
Sep 21, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) runs for a touchdown against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images
Steelers QB Russell Wilson ramps up participation
Ailing quarterback Russell Wilson intends to increase his participation in practice and put behind him the calf injury keeping him out of the Pittsburgh Steelers' lineup. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin remains steadfast in his approach to involving Wilson in Pittsburgh's plans. He first wants Wilson to prove he's healthy. Tomlin said Tuesday that Wilson would "pick up" practice participation after being inactive for the first four games of the season. He strained his calf in training camp, giving former Chicago Bears first-round pick Justin Fields more time than expected with the starting offense. Wilson was named the starter following...
Business groups want Biden to intervene in worker strike at ports
(The Center Square) – A dockworker strike that could hobble U.S. ports from Maine to Texas got underway Tuesday as business groups called for President Joe Biden to step in. Some 50,000 International Longshoremen's Association members went on strike Tuesday against the East and Gulf Coast ports, snarling the flow of goods in what some predict could be the most disruptive strike in decades. Ohio Chamber of Commerce President &...
Bids dip for oil and gas in third quarter
CASPER — The Bureau of Land Management this week finalized its third quarter oil and gas lease sales in Wyoming with paltry results. Only 159 acres were nominated, of which 80 acres were leased, bringing in a grand total of $27,600 for two separate clusters northwest of Douglas and Gillette, respectively. It’s a meager outcome in an energy state like Wyoming, and it’s consistent with a broader downward trend: Nationwide, the annual lease sales on public land in the 10-year period between 2009 to 2019...
OT Jason Peters, 42, signs with Seahawks' practice squad
Nine-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Jason Peters signed a contract to join the practice squad of the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday. Elite Loyalty Sports made the announcement over social media. Peters, 42, appeared in eight games (two starts) with the Seahawks last season. He has played in 19 seasons since entering the NFL in 2004 after being undrafted out of Arkansas. The two-time All-Pro previously suited up for the Buffalo Bills (2004-08), Philadelphia Eagles (2009-20), Chicago Bears (2021), Dallas Cowboys (2022) and Seahawks. A Super Bowl champion with the Eagles during the 2017 season, Peters has started 221 of the 248 career games in which he has appeared. He was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's All-Decade Team for the 2010s. --Field Level Media
Sheridan County’s Elk Fire causes closures, evacuations
SHERIDAN — The Elk Fire continues to cause havoc for the Pass Creek and Parkman areas in Sheridan County. Tongue River High School was closed Monday due to the fire. “Because of its proximity to Tongue River Canyon, and out of an abundance of caution, we are following advice from emergency personnel to close school at Tongue River High School for today,” Sheridan County School District 1 Superintendent Jeff Jones...
Winds whip Pack Trail Fire, evacuations in place
JACKSON — With winds gusting up to 60 mph over the weekend, at least 60 people were ordered to evacuate in areas east of Togwotee Pass as the Pack Trail Fire consumed more than 10,000 acres in a 24-hour period. A handful of people used the American Red Cross evacuation shelter at the Warm Valley Lodge assisted living center in Dubois, Fremont County Emergency Management Coordinator Milan Vinich said Monday. He said others went to stay with family or friends, and cattle in the evacuation...
Tim Sheehy and Charlie Kirk rally draws large crowd at University of Montana
MISSOULA, Mont. – Tim Sheehy hosted a rally at the University of Montana alongside conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. The rally took place at the Dennison Theater on campus and drew a significant crowd. Prior to the event, Kirk interacted with students at the Oval, where he engaged in discussions and received a standing ovation upon his introduction. Kirk emphasized the importance of Montana in the upcoming elections. ...
No. 5 Georgia, Auburn look to rebound in SEC clash
Both No. 5 Georgia and visiting Auburn find themselves in uncharted territory ahead of their Southeastern Conference matchup in Athens, Ga., on Saturday afternoon. Georgia (3-1, 1-1 SEC) is coming off its first regular-season loss since Nov. 7, 2020, as the Bulldogs fell 41-34 to then-No. 4 Alabama last weekend. After rallying from a 28-0 deficit, Georgia lost on a 75-yard touchdown pass from Alabama's Jalen Milroe with 2:18 left, snapping the Bulldogs' school-record 42 game regular-season winning streak and SEC-record 28-game conference unbeaten string. Although the poor start to the game left a sour taste for Georgia and coach...
Mountain West finalizes addition of UTEP
The Mountain West Conference added UTEP as its seventh full-time member on Tuesday. The Miners of El Paso, Texas, will begin competition in all sports in the 2026-27 academic year. They have been members of Conference USA since 2005. "There's no doubt this will be better for our student-athletes, our fans, and for El Paso," UTEP president Heather Wilson said. "We look forward to rekindling former rivalries and welcoming teams and their fans to El Paso." The Mountain West is rebuilding following the recent departures of five schools to the Pac-12: Boise State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Colorado State...
UPS to hire more than 100,000 seasonal workers with fast application process
If you're looking to make some extra cash ahead of the holidays, UPS is putting up a help-wanted sign. UPS says its goal is to hire more than 125,000 seasonal workers this holiday season. The company says about 75 percent of its seasonal job openings do not require an interview. Applicants can get a job offer in roughly ten minutes, UPS officials said. The openings include commercial driver's license drivers, seasonal delivery drivers and package handlers. Current employees who refer someone can even score a $250 bonus, UPS officials said online.
Cowboys sign DE K.J. Henry, put DeMarcus Lawrence to IR
The Dallas Cowboys signed K.J. Henry off the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad on Tuesday after placing fellow defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence on injured reserve. Lawrence sustained a Lisfranc injury to his right foot in the third quarter of last Thursday's 20-15 road win against the New York Giants. The four-time Pro Bowl selection is not expected to have surgery but will need four to eight weeks to recover. Lawrence, 32, has three sacks and 14 tackles in 14 starts this season. He has 61.5 sacks, 21 forced fumbles, eight fumble recoveries and two interceptions in 141 games (123 starts) since Dallas drafted him in the second round in 2014. Henry, 25, was a fifth-round pick by Washington in 2023 and recorded 1.5 sacks and 19 tackles in 10 games (three starts) for the Commanders as a rookie. Waived by Washington on Aug. 27, Henry signed with the Bengals and has played a total of 11 snaps on defense and seven on special teams in two games this season. In addition to Lawrence's absence, the Cowboys (2-2) are preparing to play Sunday night at Pittsburgh (3-1) without star pass-rusher Micah Parsons due to a left high-ankle sprain. --Field Level Media
New test predicts life expectancy using a simple mouth swab
By Stephen Beech via SWNS How long someone has left to live can be calculated by taking a simple mouth swab, according to a new study. Scientists say a "cheeky" discovery allows them to estimate a patient's risk of dying using cells found in the mouth. People age at different rates, but several lifestyle factors...
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