- Lionel Messi had a goal and an assist — his first goal since returning after his father’s death — and now has 13 goals and 9 assists in 17 MLS games this season.
- Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union played to a 2-2 draw; a Union goal was later waved off and the game finished with two stoppage‑time red cards after an off‑ball scuffle.
- Young Union standouts continued to shine: 18‑year‑old Neil Pierre scored (his third in five games) and 16‑year‑old Cavan Sullivan picked up another assist as the team remains unbeaten in five under interim coach Ryan Richter.
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- Vita Vea ended his contract standoff with the Buccaneers, signing a one-year $30M extension (fully guaranteed $48M over two years), making him one of the highest-paid defensive tackles in the league.
- In a juicy practice storyline, Patriots rookie Drake Maye looked sharp against the Eagles while A.J. Brown, facing his former team, revealed he hasn’t spoken to Jalen Hurts since the trade.
- The Seahawks added former All‑Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs on a one‑year deal, giving their secondary a high-upside playmaker alongside Devon Witherspoon.
- Daniel Jones looked fully recovered from his Achilles tear — moving, scrambling and throwing comfortably in Colts-Falcons practice, a promising sign for Indianapolis’ offense.
- New Colts veteran Keenan Allen watched practice in shorts but is expected to be a reliable possession target and a big boost to a thin receiver room.
- Falcons had highlight plays (Drake London’s sensational catch, Brian Robinson’s physical run) but lingering concern about QB play — Tua has been inconsistent and living off short throws.
- Parents were surprised to learn the stun “shock gloves” planned for ICE had previously been used in local schools.
- Police announced they will not deploy the gloves after community backlash and a request from the district superintendent.
- The story has sparked conversation about the appropriateness and oversight of such devices in schools and law enforcement.
- The storied Alabama–Tennessee rivalry will revive the old double‑home jersey tradition for the 2026 and 2027 games — a practice paused by an SEC rule in 1971 — joining only UCLA–USC as rivals who both wear home colors.
- The matchup, nicknamed the "Third Saturday in October," hits its 109th meeting with Alabama leading 61‑40‑7; the 2026 game will debut the matching home jerseys at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 17.
- Beyond the uniforms, it’s a big QB storyline: No. 13 Alabama likely turns to Keelon Russell, while No. 20 Tennessee hosts a springboard battle between five‑star freshman Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre, with both teams returning key playmakers.
- Merck and Moderna’s personalized mRNA vaccine, given with Keytruda, cut melanoma recurrence in a large trial — a big validation of mRNA for cancer.
- Doctors hope the approach could be adapted to many tumor types, with multiple late‑stage trials and more results expected in the next few years.
- The combo showed no new safety signals versus Keytruda alone, which may change how doctors weigh post‑surgery treatment decisions.
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