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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers' offense, led by quarterback Bryce Young, failed to produce sufficient yardage and turnovers cost the team in a 20-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. Young completed 18 of 29 passes for 169 yards with two interceptions, including a first-and-goal pick at the 1; it was the ninth time in 11 games he failed to reach 200 passing yards. Eight days earlier Young threw for a franchise-record 448 yards and three touchdowns. Young said he takes full ownership as the Panthers' playoff hopes suffer. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Fort Myers, Fla. — Michigan State beat East Carolina 89-56 on Tuesday and defeated North Carolina 74-58 on Thursday in the Fort Myers Tip-Off, extending the Spartans' start to 7-0. Jaxon Kohler and Divine Ugochukwu scored 16 points each against East Carolina as Michigan State totaled 36 points in the paint and forced 24 turnovers. Jeremy Fears Jr. scored 19 and added seven assists in the win over North Carolina, while Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler contributed double-figure scoring and rebounds. Michigan State's bench and interior play provided decisive advantages in both contests. Based on 11 articles reviewed and research.

Washington — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he fine‑tuned his plan to end the war in Ukraine and dispatched envoys to negotiate. Envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll will engage Ukrainian officials, officials said. Trump said he might meet both leaders once a deal nears completion. Driscoll held talks in Abu Dhabi this week with Russian officials, and a transcript published Oct. 14 shows Witkoff advising a Putin aide on how to frame a pitch. Violence continued, including strikes on Kyiv. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting independent research.

Foxborough — The New England Patriots placed rookie left tackle Will Campbell on injured reserve Wednesday after he suffered a right-knee MCL sprain in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Coach Mike Vrabel said Campbell will miss at least four games, with Vederian Lowe set to start at left tackle. Rookie left guard Jared Wilson sustained a high ankle sprain and is expected to miss the game. The team promoted cornerback Miles Battle from the practice squad and adjusted the roster ahead of Monday night's matchup with the New York Giants. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Rhode Island scored 55 points on 42% shooting and went 3-for-24 from three. Corey paced the effort with 14 points, Hinton added 13, and the team finished 10-for-16 at the line with 15 turnovers, seven steals, and two blocks (Crawford, Traore). Rhode Island’s opponent shot 44% from the field, 38.5% from deep (5-for-13), and 68.4% on free throws, recorded 12 steals and two blocks (Coleman, Ndefo), and was charged with 10 player turnovers plus two team turnovers; Embeya notched four steals.

Anti-abortion groups and Republican officials are escalating efforts to cut Planned Parenthood off from federal support, after GOP lawmakers halted Medicaid reimbursements until at least July 2026. Letters from governors and advocacy groups urge revoking Planned Parenthood 340B drug discounts and debarment, which would block all federal funds. The fallout is visible: more than 20 clinics have closed, Maine’s largest reproductive provider ended primary care, and a California affiliate will shutter its primary care practice, laying off 77 staff and redirecting 13,000 patients. Planned Parenthood vows to fight back; federal agencies have not acted on the latest requests.

Salt Lake City — Kansas State coach Chris Klieman defended his team after the Wildcats lost 51-47 to No. 12 Utah on Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Klieman praised a rushing attack that produced a school-record 472 yards and called the performance one of the greatest he has coached. He addressed criticism of his leadership and players, saying injuries and roster shortages affected the season and noting he had given seven years to the program. Athletic director Gene Taylor offered comfort at the postgame news conference. The loss left Kansas State 5-6 this season. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Boulder — Arizona State defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 42-17 at Folsom Field on Saturday, scoring 21 unanswered fourth-quarter points to pull away. ASU produced multiple long rushing plays, including an 88-yard touchdown by Raleek Brown, who finished with 255 rushing yards and 33 receiving yards. Colorado trailed 21-17 early in the fourth when walk-on Ronald Coleman fumbled his first career touch; ASU turned that turnover into an immediate touchdown. Colorado finished the night 3-8 (1-7 Big 12). Jeff Sims completed 11 of 24 passes for 206 yards for ASU. and special teams struggled. Based on 9 articles reviewed and supporting research.

San Jose — The Ottawa Senators defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-2 at SAP Center on Saturday night after Tim Stützle scored the game-winning goal in the third period. Dylan Cozens and Fabian Zetterlund also scored for Ottawa; John Klingberg and Barclay Goodrow scored for San Jose. Ottawa goaltender Linus Ullmark made 17 saves, while Sharks goalie Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 24 shots. The Senators improved to 11-6-4 and have lost once in their last nine games; the Sharks fell to 10-9-3. A first-period goal by Will Smith was overturned for offside on review. Based on 10 articles reviewed and supporting research.

New Orleans — The Atlanta Hawks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 115-98 on Saturday, ending a two-game skid and improving road form. Kristaps Porziņģis led Atlanta with 29 points and seven rebounds; Vit Krejci scored 21 with seven 3-pointers off the bench. Jalen Johnson posted 18 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. New Orleans dropped its ninth straight game to fall to 2-15 and was without Zion Williamson (left hamstring) and Herb Jones (low back spasms). Derik Queen completed a late steal-and-dunk during the final minutes. Based on 9 articles reviewed and supporting research.