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The Army and Navy are each off to a 4-0 start for the first time since 1945 as the military academies remain in the thick of the CFP race

The Army and Navy are each off to a 4-0 start for the first time since 1945 as the military academies remain in the thick of the CFP race

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Army and Navy are both 4-0 for the first time since 1945 after the Midshipmen defeated UAB 41-18 on Saturday. The Navy’s dominant victory followed the Army’s 42-14 dismantling of Temple on Thursday night, as both military academies emerged as legitimate powers in the AAC.

The Black Knights and Midshipmen are also the last remaining undefeated teams in the AAC and are among a dwindling number of undefeated Group of Five teams. Entering Week 5, James Madison, Liberty and UNLV were the only other undefeated groups in the Group of Five.

Navy’s strong start came with a surprising amount of aerial sharpness behind quarterback Blake Horvath’s dual-threat play. With the Midshipmen still firing on all cylinders, Horvath has also proven to be a menacing pitcher.

His touchdown passes of 77 and 74 yards in the first half on Saturday made him the first player in college football this season with multiple 70-yard touchdown passes in a game. This performance came after beating Memphis for 403 total yards and six touchdowns in a 56-44 win in Week 4.

Army’s winning formula was notoriously run-heavy, yet impressive. All four of the Black Knights’ wins were by double digits. While both academies have yet to play Notre Dame, neither faces a particularly daunting path in conference action. Army is avoiding Memphis and Tulane, while Navy has already beaten Memphis and is bringing the Green Wave home.

Therefore, it is possible that Army and Navy could meet in the AAC Championship Game on Friday, Dec. 6, eight days before their annual meeting on Dec. 14, which is not considered a conference game. Both teams’ bids for the College Football Playoff will remain unaffected by the Dec. 14 game, as the CFP will announce its 12-team field on Dec. 8.

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Beirut ‘like a horror movie’: Families return from Lebanon after fleeing Israeli bombings | World News

Beirut ‘like a horror movie’: Families return from Lebanon after fleeing Israeli bombings | World News

Beirut is “like a horror movie”, a man who returned to the UK from Lebanon told Sky News after witnessing the Israeli airstrikes first hand.

Walid Assaf, who landed at Heathrow today after taking the only commercial flight Lebanon As he traveled to London, he told Sky News he saw explosions as he left the country.

“It’s terrible,” he said. “She [Israel] bomb everywhere, everything. We know it’s war, but war against whom? Against the civilian population on the streets?

“It’s a disaster. They bomb the airport. It’s like a horror movie, really a horror movie. The airport is shaking.”

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Sophia, who lives with Walid in the UK, wiped away her husband’s tears and said she believed in it Israeli She described the military’s actions in Lebanon as “genocide” as she called for an “immediate ceasefire.”

“[Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahus I got a last minute warning, but it’s not enough for people to get up and leave,” she said.

“He didn’t even tell them where to go. He did the same with the Palestinians. He told them to keep going up and he kept bombing there.”

She added: “What is this? This is genocide. It’s him.” [Netanyahu] I’m trying to do the same with Lebanon.

“The Lebanese have had enough. I’m English and I’ve had enough. This should stop. World leaders must put an end to this – immediate ceasefire.”

Israel said it was bombing southern Lebanon with “precise” strikes on the target Hezbollah Commanders said it was a response against the group that fired rockets across the border after Hamas attacks on October 7.

Tickets for the flight, which landed at 11:15 a.m., were in high demand and expensive. Families waiting for their relatives to return to the UK held back tears as they remained in Terminal 3.

Rola Razik and her husband Hussain were waiting for his mother Mounira. They had been trying to book flights for her for over a week. Mounira, 80, had visited her sister in a neighborhood that was hit by strikes at the time.

Rola Razik and her husband's mother Mounira
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Rola Razik and her husband’s mother Mounira

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They told Sky News that flights were being canceled and prices were skyrocketing. Rola said: “It was overwhelming, very emotional, very stressful. How can you fit your whole life into one case when you’re in your eighties?”

After their reunion, Mounira told Sky News: “Thank God we are safe. We feel sorry for those left behind who lose their lives, children. There are so many people there.”

Another woman, Solange, said she was waiting for her 13-year-old son Ali and felt “destroyed, angry, sad, disappointed and helpless” by the events in Lebanon.

Solange, whose son returned from Beirut
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Solange, whose son returned from Beirut

She added: “We’ve been fighting this for years, and now our children are fighting it, and we fear our grandchildren will be fighting it too.”

“I want the British government to take into account the humanitarian situation in Lebanon as a country.”

Kinda Alaissami also said her father, a Syrian in his 70s, took a taxi to Beirut airport and saw “bombs exploding all around, so it was very scary, a terrible night.”

It comes as Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed after Israeli airstrikes in Beirut on Friday along with other group commanders.

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The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement: “Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world.”

Hezbollah said it would continue fighting after Nasrallah’s death, adding that it had fired rockets at sites in northern Israel.

While Israel stressed it was a “precise” attack, preliminary figures from Lebanon’s health ministry said at least six more people were killed and 91 injured.

According to Iranian state media, Abbas Nilforoushan, deputy commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, was also killed in the Israeli attacks on Beirut.

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Week 4 Fantasy Football Defense Rankings (D/ST): Weekend Updates (2024)

Week 4 Fantasy Football Defense Rankings (D/ST): Weekend Updates (2024)

If you didn’t draft a top defense and play the streaming game on D/ST, our NFL team Week 4 Fantasy Football Defense (D/ST) Rankings are here to We will help you find the optimal setup.

The Titans and Dolphins have plus matchups and are in the top 10 in RotoBaller’s Week 4 DST rankings. Check out where other defenses rank, including the Jets, Steelers, 49ers and Bears, among others.

Our Week 4 Defense Fantasy Football Rankings (DST) are compiled by Nick Mariano, Brandon Murchison, Andersen PickardAnd Scott Angel. In addition to our staff rankings, below is a summary of this week’s important fantasy football injury news.

Be sure to check out all of our 2024 fantasy football rankings:

  • DeMarcus Lawrence faces a significant absence
  • Has a solid start against the injury-plagued Rams
  • New Orleans D/ST A good bet against Atlanta
  • Steelers D/ST a top fantasy option against Indianapolis
  • The Ravens will have a tough test in Week 4
  • Jets defense a top option in Week 4
  • Joey Bosa is out for Week 4
  • Antoine Winfield Jr. misses another game
  • Browns defense draws a plus matchup in Week 4
  • Myles Garrett will play on Sunday
  • Packers D/ST A tough task against Minnesota

The rankings will be updated until kick-off. Don’t forget to bookmark our weekly PPR rankings, semi-PPR rankings and standard rankings

D/ST level D/ST rank D/ST name position
1 1 New York Jets Summer time
1 2 Pittsburgh Steelers Summer time
1 3 San Francisco 49ers Summer time
1 4 Kansas City Chiefs Summer time
2 5 Cleveland Browns Summer time
2 6 Dallas Cowboys Summer time
3 7 Miami Dolphins Summer time
3 8 Chicago Bears Summer time
3 9 Houston Texans Summer time
3 10 Tennessee Titans Summer time
4 11 Minnesota Vikings Summer time
4 12 New Orleans Saints Summer time
4 13 Las Vegas Raiders Summer time
4 14 Green Bay Packers Summer time
4 15 Buffalo Bills Summer time
5 16 Cincinnati Bengals Summer time
5 17 Baltimore Ravens Summer time
5 18 Seattle Seahawks Summer time
5 19 Philadelphia Eagles Summer time
5 20 Detroit Lions Summer time
5 21 Indianapolis Colts Summer time
6 22 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Summer time
6 23 Los Angeles Rams Summer time
6 24 Arizona Cardinals Summer time
6 25 Atlanta Falcons Summer time
6 26 New England Patriots Summer time
6 27 Denver Broncos Summer time
6 28 New York Giants Summer time
6 29 Los Angeles Chargers Summer time
6 30 Carolina Panthers Summer time
6 31 Jacksonville Jaguars Summer time
6 32 Washington commanders Summer time

Pittsburgh Steelers DST – Fantasy Football Outlook

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been strong defensively this season, giving up the fewest yards and points per contest in the NFL. They are primed for more success at home against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4.

Although the Indianapolis offense has put up a respectable number of points over the last three weeks, Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson currently leads the league in interceptions thrown. If running back Jonathan Taylor struggles against a Steelers defense that allows the second-fewest rushing yards per game,

Richardson could be forced to throw the ball as he deals with intense pressure from DPOY favorite TJ Watt. Fantasy managers should include Pittsburgh’s DST in lineups of all shapes and sizes on Sunday.

-Jorden Hill, RotoBaller

New York Jets DST – Fantasy Football Outlook

The New York Jets defense pulled off a great draw at home against the Denver Broncos in Week 4. The Broncos have struggled offensively this season, ranking 23rd in points per game and 26th in yards per game through three weeks.

The Jets have one of the most talented defenses in the league and are in a great situation at home against rookie quarterback Bo Nix. With New York considered a 7.5-point home favorite in a game with a low over/under ratio of 39.5, fantasy gamers should be confident heading into Week 4 with the Jets defense.

– Matt T., RotoBaller

Cleveland Browns DST – Fantasy Football Outlook

The Cleveland Browns defense will hit the road to face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4. Cleveland’s defense was solid through three games, recording nine sacks, good for tenth in the league.

The Raiders will call on Gardner Minshew II at center after benching him for Aiden O’Connell last week, but Minshew is on a leash after throwing just three touchdowns and three interceptions in the first three games of the season Thrown and didn’t score a vote of confidence from head coach Antonio Pierce during the week.

However, the Browns’ defense enters Week 4 pretty banged up, as Myles Garrett (foot, hamstring, hamstring), Jordan Hicks (ribs, elbow) and Mike Ford (knee) all missed a few practices this week due to their respective injuries. The Browns are 1.5-point away favorites in a game with a low over/under of 36.5 points, so fantasy managers can feel confident starting the unit as a top-10 option this weekend.

– Matt T., RotoBaller

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See damage in Asheville; other areas

See damage in Asheville; other areas

Hurricane Helene has left its mark on North Carolina and many residents are trying to make sense of the devastation it left in its wake.

Helene brought heavy rains, strong winds, damaging debris and flooding to the state. Power outages and life-threatening flash floods were reported in the western part of the state.

In many areas of North Carolina, such as Chimney Rock and Asheville, residents experienced heavy rain. The highest rainfall reported was 29.5 inches in Busick Raws, Yancey County, North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper’s office said.

The heavy rains prompted Rutherford County Emergency Management to issue an immediate evacuation notice to residents near Lake Lure Dam on Friday morning.

On Friday evening, the county government office provided an update on the dam’s water level.

“The water level in Lake Lure has stopped rising and is beginning to decline,” the county government office wrote in a Facebook post. “Emergency personnel rescued over 25 people through rapid water rescue, EMS, fire and law enforcement.”

Emergency personnel provided an update around 9:00 p.m. local time that the storm had knocked out many phone lines across the county, particularly in Lake Lure.

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Wolves 1-2 Liverpool: What Arne Slot said

Wolves 1-2 Liverpool: What Arne Slot said

Liverpool coach Arne Slot spoke to Match of the Day after today’s win: “It’s always nice to win, especially away from home. The first 15/20 minutes weren’t that great. It was a really difficult start for us, but eventually we took control of the game.”

“No, it wasn’t good, not even in the last few minutes of the game. I think we did really well in the moments in between. You also have to acknowledge Gary O’Neil’s game plan. Although it sounds strange, he is. “I’ve done a really good job in the last six games.

“He has a really good game plan for every opponent and that was the case with us today. After the first 15/20 minutes we had more control of the game and also scored the goal.”

On Ait-Nouri’s goal: “The goal we conceded was definitely avoidable and unnecessary. It came at a bad time because we were completely in control of the game.”

“That goal brought them back into the game and the good thing for us is that we scored straight away to make it 2-1. Since only one goal made the difference, it was a difficult game until the end.”

To the top: “Feels good, you want to be up there, but that doesn’t mean much to me at the moment. If you look at Wolves they are down in the table but they played a lot better today.”

“It will tell me something after 19 games, but not after six.”

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Melania Trump’s ‘mainstream media’ remark is ‘dangerous’

Melania Trump’s ‘mainstream media’ remark is ‘dangerous’

CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour reprimands former First Lady Melania Trump over her comments attacking the mainstream media in a recent interview.

“Mrs. Trump is wrong, political violence is not the fault of the ‘mainstream media’ and I wish she would take back this false and dangerous accusation,” Amanpour wrote in a social media post Friday morning.

The CNN anchor was referring to an interview Trump gave a day earlier on Fox News.

When asked about the recent assassination attempts against her husband, the former first lady called it “really shocking that all this monstrous violence is directed at my husband.”

“Especially that we hear the leaders of the opposition party and the mainstream media branding him a threat to democracy and calling him vile names,” she said. “You’re just fueling a toxic atmosphere and giving all these people the power to harm him.” This has to stop. This has to stop. The country must unite.”

Amanpour’s post was first highlighted by Mediaite.

Trump’s session was the first interview she granted to a major media outlet in more than two years, and it came as she was promoting a new book.

Former President Trump and his allies regularly attack the mainstream media, in many cases calling CNN “fake news” and the “enemy of the people.”

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Is Dollywood closed? When the park will reopen following Helene’s departure from East TN

Is Dollywood closed? When the park will reopen following Helene’s departure from East TN

Remnants of Hurricane Helene are leaving East Tennessee and Dollywood is returning to its normal schedule, according to park spokesman Wes Ramey.

Dollywood opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m. on September 28, allowing guests to enjoy the full Harvest Festival experience after the impact of Helene disrupted park operations in recent days.

Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa and Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort will also remain open during regular hours.

According to the National Weather Service, the Pigeon Forge area is under a flood warning until midnight on September 28th. According to the National Park Service on September 27, parts of the Great Smoky National Park in East Tennessee received more than 9 inches of rain in the last few days.

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Jimenez’s penalty ends Forest’s unbeaten start to the season

Jimenez’s penalty ends Forest’s unbeaten start to the season

Fulham ended Nottingham Forest’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season with a hard-fought 1-0 win at the City Ground.

There was little choice between two teams separated by just a point at kick-off, but Raul Jimenez’s second-half penalty, awarded for Murillo’s foul on Andreas Pereira, proved crucial.

Forest got off to a bright start when Taiwo Awoniyi missed an early chance, while Chris Wood saw a potential opener disallowed for offside in the 25th minute, with a VAR review confirming on-field referee Joshua Smith’s decision .

However, without the suspended Morgan Gibbs-White, Nuno Espirito Santo’s team failed to find the spark as Fulham’s impressive start to the 2024/25 season continued.

The result leaves Forest ninth in the table with nine points, while Fulham overtake their hosts to move up to sixth with 11 points.

How the game developed

It was Forest who had the first chance after a quiet opening when Awoniyi – in his first start of the season – shot wide after a long throw caused chaos in the Fulham penalty area.

Wood then thought he had given the hosts the lead but his shot, which crept just over the line, was disallowed for offside and a VAR check confirmed the decision.

Almost immediately after the restart, another VAR review resulted in Murillo being penalized for stepping on Pereira’s foot. Jimenez made no mistake from the penalty spot, scoring the top right corner for his 50th Premier League goal.


As Forest watched the game, Nuno introduced Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi, and the latter almost found the top right corner after a slalom run into the box.

It was a nervy finish for Fulham, but they held on for eight minutes of stoppage time and survived a late siege of their penalty area to take three vital points.

Nuno’s changes fail

With Gibbs-White suspended following his red card at Brighton last week, Forest boss Nuno was forced to make attacking changes.

He opted for the added physical presence of Awoniyi, who worked with top scorer Wood in a two-pronged attack to unsettle the Fulham defense. Things worked to some extent in the early stages, with a number of set pieces causing problems for the visitors.

Unfortunately for Forest, however, it appeared that Awoniyi’s inclusion prevented Wood from playing his natural game, reflected in the fact that he only touched the ball five times in the entire first half.

Awoniyi was replaced by Elanga immediately after the break as the hosts looked to add more dynamism to the game, but it was Fulham who made the breakthrough before producing a resolute defensive performance.

Despite a positive start to the new season, Forest have now gone six games without a win on home soil and things won’t be much easier for them next time out when they take on in-form Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Fulham are flying high

Marco Silva will have been pleased to see Fulham continue their strong form against a side who went into the game as one of just four unbeaten sides in the Premier League.

The away team had to work hard for the win and were not at their best, but Jimenez – who also scored the opening goal against Newcastle United last week – was there again to secure the points.

Adama Traore, Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi have all impressed behind Jimenez this season.

But it was their defense that earned the plaudits against Forest, turning away everything that was thrown at them.

Fulham have only conceded five goals this season but they face a big test in their next game when they take on champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Club reports

Nott’m Forest report | Fulham report

What the manager said

Nuno Espirito Santo: “Looking back, it’s frustrating and disappointing. The first half wasn’t that good. The game was even. Unfortunately we conceded a goal in the second half and it became difficult.”

Marco Silva: “It’s great to see him (Jimenez) back at this level after that bad incident at Wolves. It was hard for him to come back.”

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Important facts

Raul Jimenez has scored in each of his last three Premier League games for Fulham; This is the second time he has achieved this in the competition, having done so for Wolverhampton Wanderers in November 2019.

Nottingham Forest have failed to win any of their last six league games at the City Ground (D3 L3); Their longest such streak since September 2021 in the Championship (8 games – D2 L6).

Fulham’s 11 points from their first six games this season (3 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss) is their highest total at the start of a top season after 2002/03 and 2003/04.

Raúl Jiménez has scored all eight penalties he has taken in the Premier League, only Yaya Touré (11/11), Cole Palmer (10/10) and Dimitar Berbatov (9/9) have a better one in the history of the competition 100 percent recovery rate.

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What time is LSU Tigers vs. South Alabama football on the TV channel today? Free Live Stream, Spread, Match Odds

What time is LSU Tigers vs. South Alabama football on the TV channel today? Free Live Stream, Spread, Match Odds

The 14th-ranked LSU Tigers will face the South Alabama Jaguars, who will stay hot in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season and look to secure a spot in the CFP with another win as the clear favorites. This game begins at 4:45 p.m. PT/7:45 p.m. ET (6:45 p.m. CT) on Saturday, September 28th with a live broadcast on SEC Network, And Live streaming on demand.

REGARD: South Alabama vs. LSU Football live for free with Fubo (free trial) or with Sling (cheapest streaming plans, $25 off first month) or check out other streaming options below.

What TV channel is the LSU vs. South Alabama football game on?

When: Kickoff will take place on Saturday, September 28th at 4:45 p.m. PT/7:45 p.m. ET (6:45 p.m. CT).

Where: Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA

TV channels: SEC Network

How to watch live streaming: If you don’t have cable, you can still watch this game live for FREE with Fubo (free trial) or with DirecTV Stream (free trial). If you’re out of free trials, the cheapest and best way to watch this game and more football this month is to sign up for Sling (Promotional Offers, Cheapest Streaming Plans), which is about $31 the first month costs if you add the “”. “Sports Extra” package that includes Big Ten Network, SEC Network and several other sports channels. If you already have a cable or satellite subscription, you can watch the game on Watch ESPN or the ESPN app by logging in with your provider information.

What TV channel is SEC Network on?

You can find out more about what channel SEC Network is on in your area by using the channel finders here: Comcast Xfinity, DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon Fios, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice.

Distribution between LSU and South Alabama, current betting odds

Money line: LSU: -1350 | SAJ: +800

Point distribution: LSU: -21 | SAJ: +21

Over/Under: 65

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Total rainfall reaches up to ten centimeters in some areas

Total rainfall reaches up to ten centimeters in some areas

A flood warning for Middle Tennessee has been canceled as the threat of continued heavy rain and flooding from Tropical Storm Helene passes Friday, the National Weather Service said.

Scattered showers are expected to continue throughout the weekend.

Helene in Tennessee:Track flood warnings, power outages and severe weather damage reports

School closings:These Middle Tennessee schools canceled classes on Friday due to the impact of Helene

The governor signs the order to exonerate Helene

Gov. Bill Lee signed an executive order Friday providing assistance to those who suffered property damage or were evacuated from their homes due to severe weather and flooding from Hurricane Helene.