Tom Skerritt died on October 21, 2026. He was 93. His family confirmed the cause was natural causes and released a brief statement: “He was a loving husband to Julie; father to Andy, Erin, Matt, Colin, and Emiko; grandfather to Sara, Maddison, Sunny, Louisa, and Georgia; and great-grandfather to Marigold and Ravi. We are heartbroken … Read more
Appalachian State Beats Undefeated James Madison 34-31 in Overtime — Sun Belt 2026
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Appalachian State has done this before. They did it in 2023, when they ended an unbeaten James Madison season in overtime, winning 26-23 in Harrisonburg. On Thursday, October 22, 2026, in Boone, North Carolina, they did it again. James London’s walk-off 40-yard field goal gave the App State Mountaineers a 34-31 overtime victory over previously … Read more
76ers Beat Cavaliers 114-106 in LeBron James Philly Home Debut — 2026-27 NBA Opening Week
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The Philadelphia 76ers played their first home game of the 2026-27 season on October 22, and they did it in front of a packed Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown were wearing Sixers jerseys. The opponent was Cleveland, the team that drafted LeBron more than two decades ago. It was … Read more
Virginia Senator Louise Lucas Indicted in Federal Marijuana and Corruption Case
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Louise Lucas has been in the Virginia Senate since 1992. She is 82 years old. She is the president pro tempore of the Virginia Senate — the first woman and first African American to ever hold that title. And on October 22, 2026, she became the subject of a federal indictment. A grand jury in … Read more
LeBron James and 76ers Spoil Knicks’ Ring Night With 106-100 Opening Win
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LeBron James helped Philadelphia to victory in his 76ers debut, as his new team spoiled the New York Knicks’ championship ring ceremony with a 106-100 win at Madison Square Garden. The October 20 season opener marked the beginning of James’ 24th NBA season and introduced a new chapter in one of basketball’s most storied careers. … Read more
Pistons Rally From 22 Down to Beat Celtics 121-113 Behind Javonte Green
The Detroit Pistons turned a 22-point deficit into a stunning 121-113 victory over the Boston Celtics in the 2026-27 NBA season opener on October 20, fueled by Javonte Green’s 19 second-half points and a 23-0 fourth-quarter run. Green, who did not play in the first half, scored 19 points after halftime on 5-of-10 shooting. His … Read more
Kyle Francis Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy’s Granddaughter, Dies at 42
Kyle Francis Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, died on October 20 at the age of 42. She was the daughter of Michael Kennedy, who died in a skiing accident in Aspen in 1997. Born on July 6, 1984, in Washington, D.C., Kyle Kennedy spent much of her upbringing in Cohasset, Massachusetts. … Read more
Christina Applegate Says She Was Misdiagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis
Actress Christina Applegate disclosed on the October 20 episode of her MeSsy podcast that a neurologist told her she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The Emmy Award-winning actress, who co-hosts the podcast with Jamie-Lynn Sigler, first publicly announced an MS diagnosis in 2021. Despite the revised diagnosis, Applegate continues to experience symptoms that significantly affect … Read more
