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Prep football surprises: Grace Academy soars to statement win over state-ranked Sale Creek
Surprises happen every week on the high school football field, and the Times Free Press staff is all over them. Here are four notable surprises from this past week's action:

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Belichick lands North Carolina football in the headlines. Is all the turmoil worth it?
Until the storm came, there was a sense that maybe all the frustration, investigations, turmoil and awkward headlines were starting to be worth it.

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Florida coach Jon Sumrall questions being favored against No. 4 Ole Miss in the Swamp
Florida’s Jon Sumrall, like most coaches, welcomes as much external motivation as possible.

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‘Her dogs were dead and she was next’: Red Bank officer charged after allegedly threatening wife
Officer was already under internal investigation over July arrest

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Saleh’s Titans fall to 0-2 after blowing a late lead in a 24-20 loss to the Eagles
Tennessee coach Robert Saleh warned watching tape of the Titans' latest loss would make them feel sick.

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Falcons announce Michael Penix Jr. will make 2026 debut as starting QB against Packers
A struggling Atlanta Falcons offense in desperate need of improved production at quarterback will have Michael Penix Jr. make his first start in Thursday night's game at Green Bay.

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Kyle Larson, Joey Logano climbing in NASCAR Chase with pressure mounting on Ryan Blaney
If Ryan Blaney’s analysis of the NASCAR Chase is accurate, then his championship bid is already over after only three of 10 races in the run to the title.

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Snedeker wants Americans to feel they’re starting over in a Presidents Cup they always win
The Americans broke into three groups on a light day of practice Monday at Medinah, all of them looking comfortable and trading occasional barbs. The Presidents Cup always seems to feel like a happy occasion, and for good reason: They almost never lose.

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The latest on MLB postseason clinches, Ohtani and Judge health updates, awards races and more
Major League Baseball's postseason is rapidly approaching, with the Los Angeles Dodgers seeking a third straight World Series title. It remains to be seen how much some of the game's biggest stars will be able to participate in the playoffs, though.

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Cleveland QB Kason McGowan helped Blue Raiders make statement
The Times Free Press has selected Cleveland senior quarterback Kason McGowan as its prep football player of the week.
