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Hakeem Jeffries Pushes to Lock Down House Speakership, With No Challenger Emerging

Facing resistance from the left but no challenger, the Democratic leader is sewing up support from key coalitions as his allies say he deserves a unanimous vote.

Hakeem Jeffries Pushes to Lock Down House Speakership, With No Challenger Emerging

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Memphis Pulls Off Something No Other FBS Team Has Done This Season

Memphis survived a wild finish against USF to claim a distinction no other FBS team has achieved this season.

  • Memphis Tigers score 50+ points in multiple road games this season.
  • Marcus Stokes leads with 386 yards and 5 touchdowns in three consecutive games.
  • Tigers win 52-41 against South Florida, sealing victory with seven sacks.

Red Sox Sign $58M Star Slugger in First Big Offseason Move

The Boston Red Sox have signed star slugger Jake Bauers to a four-year contract in their first big move of the offseason.

  • Boston Red Sox sign Jake Bauers to $58M, 4-year deal
  • Bauers had 26 HRs, 22 doubles, 86 RBI in 2026 season
  • NLCS MVP earned for 2026 Milwaukee Brewers

NFL Insider Explains Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Return Window

Lamar Jackson’s recovery is underway, and an NFL insider believes Baltimore’s season could still have a dramatic ending.

  • Lamar Jackson suffered high ankle sprain on November 1st
  • Jackson recently reinjured right thumb requiring surgery
  • NFL insider Ian Rapoport predicts return by Week 16-17

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