THIRD QUARTERBACK

Nov 22 2025CRIME

Holiday Cheer Interrupted: A Shooting in Concord

In Concord, North Carolina, a joyful Christmas tree lighting ceremony took a dark turn when gunfire broke out. Four individuals were hurt in the chaos, with three in critical condition and one stable. The shooting, which happened around 7:30 p. m. on Union Street, was reportedly between two people who knew each other. Police have identified one shooter as 18-year-ol...

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Lando Norris Takes the Lead in Las Vegas

Lando Norris is at it again! For the third race in a row, he's starting from pole position. This time, it's at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. He's really pushing hard to keep his lead in the 2025 Formula 1 championship. On the front row with Norris is Max Verstappen. He's one of Norris's two main rivals for the title. The other, Oscar Piastri, is starting fifth. He's in ...

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Ohio State's Big Game Challenges: Key Players Sit Out

Ohio State faces a tough matchup against Rutgers without some of their top players. The Buckeyes, who are undefeated, will be missing wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate. This is a big deal because both players have been huge contributors this season. Jeremiah Smith, a standout wide receiver, has had an impressive year. He has caught 69 passes for over 90...

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Heisman Hopefuls: Who's Got the Edge?

The Heisman Trophy is up for grabs, and it's anyone's game. With just three weeks left until the big announcement, the race is wide open. Fernando Mendoza from Indiana and Julian Sayin from Ohio State are the top contenders, but Kirk Herbstreit has his eye on someone else. Herbstreit thinks the Heisman race has been unpredictable lately. Voters are waiting to see wh...

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Chris Paul: A Basketball Legend Calls It Quits After 21 Seasons

Chris Paul, a standout point guard, is set to retire after an impressive 21-year career in the NBA. He shared his gratitude and hinted at his retirement in a recent social media post before a game against the Charlotte Hornets. Paul, a North Carolina native, played college basketball at Wake Forest, making this game a special homecoming. Paul's career has been nothi...

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Nov 22 2025CRIME

Holiday Chaos: Gunfire at North Carolina Tree Lighting

In Concord, North Carolina, a festive tree-lighting event took a dark turn when a shooting broke out, leaving four people hurt. The incident, which happened around 7:30 p. m. on Nov. 21, involved two shooters who knew each other, according to police. The city, located near Charlotte, has about 115, 000 residents. Three of the injured were in critical condition, whil...

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Weekend College Football: What to Watch and Why It Matters

College football's Week 13 is not packed with thrilling matchups. Some of this is due to conferences being too big, others are taking a break, and the SEC is playing easy teams. Out of the top 10 teams, three aren't playing, two face much weaker opponents, and three are favorites by a huge margin. Still, there are some important games that could affect who makes it ...

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Nov 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Will Ted Danson's Mystery Series Get a Third Act?

Ted Danson's crime comedy, A Man on the Inside, has just dropped its second season on Netflix. Fans are left wondering if there will be more adventures for Charles Nieuwendyk, the retired professor who goes undercover to solve crimes. The show has a TV-14 rating and follows Charles as he takes on a new case involving blackmail and a mysterious billionaire. The secon...

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

A Clash of Struggling Teams: Northern Illinois vs. Kent State

Northern Illinois and Kent State are set to face off in a MAC conference game on November 28th at 12 p. m. EST. This matchup features two teams with similar records and challenges. Northern Illinois has a 3-8 record, while Kent State sits at 4-7. Both teams have had a tough season. Northern Illinois has struggled to move the ball through the air, ranking 134th in pa...

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Football Fever: A Simple Saturday Wish

Football season is here, and it's a big day for fans. The Cougars are playing, and everyone is excited. But watching the game isn't as easy as it used to be. Remember when you could just turn on the TV and watch? Now, it's a mess. You need a bunch of apps and subscriptions. It's like trying to solve a puzzle just to see a game. And don't get started on the commercial...

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