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Carolina has earned a 33-30 victory in the Hall of Fame game as Haynes King leads a late drive for the win. King, who is week-to-week with a hamstring injury, has impressed with two touchdowns and 219 yards of offense. He is expected to be Carolina’s No. 3 QB behind Bryce Young and Kenny Pickett, with the team weighing additional backup options.
UCF hosts Bethune-Cookman in its season opener Thursday in hopes of a breakout season in Scott Frost's second year back with the team.
The Supreme Court is weighing the administration’s appeal after lower courts blocked Trump’s mail-voting rule. Courts have halted enforcement ahead of midterms as ballots go out in several states; the White House argues for a streamlined process while critics warn of disenfranchisement.
Oklahoma State has defeated No. 1 Oregon 39-31 in Stillwater, ending a long skid against FBS opponents. Quarterback Drew Mestemaker threw for 317 yards with two interceptions, but added a 10-yard rushing TD to cap a late comeback; the win marks coach Eric Morris’s first at OSU.
Florida has surged to a 4-0 start after a 52-28 win over Ole Miss, snapping a 12-game skid against top-five teams. Florida’s offense exploded for 498 yards, led by Jaden Baugh and Duke Clark, while Ole Miss battles injuries and perseverance in a challenging SEC slate.
Vets from Nvidia are launching a wave of robotics startups, riding billions in funding and the push for physical AI. Microagi, Skild AI, Walden Robotics and others are drawing talent and capital as researchers move from labs to real-world deployments.
The Florida Bar has terminated Kade McLendon, a former Florida Bar employee, after an account using his name sent racist and homophobic messages to Miami linebacker Damon Wilson II following the Hurricanes’ 43-35 win. The Bar says the messages violate its policy, and McLendon denies sending them while the investigation continues. Wilson has asked fans to support his team as Miami, ranked No. 1, prepares to host Pittsburgh.
The WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries has forced venue changes and scheduling tweaks to maximize fan attendance and preserve the possibility of a Game 7. Games 3 and 4 moved to State Farm Arena in Atlanta have drawn sellouts, with Game 6 also set for a bigger venue if needed. The series is tied 2-2 with Game 5 in the Bay Area determining the path to a possible decisive contest.
AP News reports a shifting ACC landscape as Clemson hosts a top-ranked Miami after a bumpy start; other ACC teams like Duke and Virginia fight to stay relevant while NC State and others hit cross-country tests this weekend.
Pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived in September from Chengdu under a 10-year loan, are settling into Zoo Atlanta, and are part of Beijing's panda diplomacy as ties with the U.S. remain in focus. The zoo has renovated Panda Grove, ensured bamboo supply, and community members express joy as the bears reinvigorate a historic cultural symbol.