Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn's murder trial in Ohio heard how police searched storm drains, vehicles and attic insulation for the gun used to kill wife Ashley Flynn.

Sherrod Brown accepted thousands from Google's PAC and lobbyists focused on permitting reform and energy affordability while running ads blaming Ohio data centers for electric bills.

Ohio mother Elizabeth Siders pleaded not guilty to child sexual abuse and child endangerment charges. A judge deemed her a flight risk and raised her bond to $550,000.

Midterm elections could hinge on turnout, redistricting and key House races in Ohio, Iowa, Virginia and Maine as Democrats and Republicans battle for control.

Mets are'trash' because they're not listening to former NJ Gov Chris Christie, Stephen A Smith says Orioles pitcher Shane Baz drilled with 105.1 mph line drive in scary scene NFL's battle with drinking and driving continues as Keenan Allen formally charged in Indianapolis Anthony Molina and Matthew Liberatore's struggles make over 8 runs the play for Giants-Cardinals Shota Imanaga's home run struggles and Wrigley wind make over 7.5 the play for Braves-Cubs Jaxson Dart's girlfriend Marissa Ayers shines in Week 1 win, a Giants-Cowboys fan fight & Ole Miss tension MLB's most electric slugger just had one of the slowest, most disrespectful walk-off home runs of all time James Franklin makes Virginia Tech press conference extremely awkward with bizarre'Hey Michael' moment Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair to be fined once again by NFL for wearing Pro-Palestinian personal message on eyeblack Stephen A. Smith calls out NBA star Kawhi Leonard for letting Clippers take the fall for salary cap scandal Sophie Cunningham says she's talked with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver amid search for WNBA's next commissioner Ryan Day hints at day of reckoning, vows to make'hard decisions' after Ohio State's late-game Texas breakdown Elon Musk proposes AI competitors'grade' each other's safety models Trump shooter Thomas Crooks' FBI files reveal bizarre details Charlie Kirk's family files claim against Utah Valley University over security failures OutKick Sports Jordon Hudson dusts herself off and resumes her WAG duties, Belichick vs Sydney Sweeney & 'Gainesville Ripper' Cal and Jody try to keep the show on the rails after a phone mix-up leads to them getting calls meant for a nearby Italian eatery. 'Nightcaps' is a daily column that catches you up on the biggest sports, news and culture stories you may have missed while pretending to do work at your desk. It runs Monday-Friday on OutKick.com . Somehow, we've made it to our third Hump Day of September. Time flies when it's football season!

Ryan Day hints at day of reckoning, vows to make'hard decisions' after Ohio State's late-game Texas breakdown Josh Jacobs' ex-girlfriend files motion to permanently seal evidence in domestic violence case Ex-WWE star touts NXT roster, names tag team he'd like The Headbangers to go up against one day CC Sabathia says Yankees could do a better job helping young players handle the pinstripes: 'Different beast' Florida State fans pining for Jimbo Fisher's return are living in the past, not in reality Roman Reigns survives Penta's World Heavyweight Championship challenge, LA Knight makes a statement of his own Clancy holdout juror's identity sparks controversial responses Jesse Watters: We're being fed fantasies from a bunch of'sci-fi freaks' Jesse Watters: We're being fed fantasies from a bunch of'sci-fi freaks' Jesse Watters: AI is a huge threat to Democrats' credibility PBS, NPR and the Smithsonian have been taken over by this'left-wing project': Victor Davis Hanson Thomas Crooks FBI documents reveal details about Trump's would-be assassin Thomas Crooks FBI documents reveal details about Trump's would-be assassin DHS chief Mullin says there is'no compassion' over breaking the law Harris was the'weakest possible candidate': Former DNC fundraiser OutKick Sophie Cunningham says she's talked with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver amid search for WNBA's next commissioner On this explosive episode of Don't At Me, Dan breaks down why he believes Engelbert will go down as one of the worst commissioners in sports history. Despite Engelbert claiming gratitude and optimism, Dan argues her tenure was a total trainwreck. Engelbert had a golden opportunity to grow the WNBA around the most hyped player in history, Caitlin Clark, but she failed to capture the moment. As the WNBA searches for its next commissioner, Sophie Cunningham said she has spoken several times with current NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who is in charge of the search for the league's next leader. I have talked to Adam Silver a couple times, and I think he's a great guy who's very knowledgeable and full of wisdom, Cunningham told reporters this week.

Josh Jacobs' ex-girlfriend files motion to permanently seal evidence in domestic violence case Ex-WWE star touts NXT roster, names tag team he'd like The Headbangers to go up against one day CC Sabathia says Yankees could do a better job helping young players handle the pinstripes: 'Different beast' Florida State fans pining for Jimbo Fisher's return are living in the past, not in reality Roman Reigns survives Penta's World Heavyweight Championship challenge, LA Knight makes a statement of his own Introducing OutKick's first original animated series, 'Sports Talk with Cal McCallister' Jesse Watters: We're being fed fantasies from a bunch of'sci-fi freaks' Jesse Watters: We're being fed fantasies from a bunch of'sci-fi freaks' Jesse Watters: AI is a huge threat to Democrats' credibility PBS, NPR and the Smithsonian have been taken over by this'left-wing project': Victor Davis Hanson Thomas Crooks FBI documents reveal details about Trump's would-be assassin Thomas Crooks FBI documents reveal details about Trump's would-be assassin DHS chief Mullin says there is'no compassion' over breaking the law Harris was the'weakest possible candidate': Former DNC fundraiser OutKick Sports Ryan Day hints at day of reckoning, vows to make'hard decisions' after Ohio State's late-game Texas breakdown Day called the 20-point fourth quarter collapse'maddening' Robert Griffin III joins Colin Cowherd to discuss Texas' epic comeback win over Ohio State, and Oregon's shocking loss. Ohio State coach Ryan Day acknowledged that the Buckeyes' late-game issues against Texas could be costly. He said the team's struggles are going to force us to make some hard decisions. The Buckeyes squandered a 20-point fourth-quarter lead Saturday before the Longhorns rallied for an improbable 24-23 victory. We had an opportunity certainly to finish the game and knock them out there in the third quarter, Day told reporters on Tuesday.

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Does the NFL's double digit ratings decline for opener show fan fatigue? Vikings say Kyler Murray feeling'pretty good,' participating in team meetings despite serious concussion Ella Langley, distractions and Lane Kiffin: Pete Golding calls Ole Miss-LSU'high school homecoming' Mother Jones' WNBA'trans panic' story shows what happens when activism masquerades as journalism'A win is a win' says athlete who didn't let a little diarrhea keep her from finishing in first place Kansas City Chiefs' roster concerns linger as they host the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football Florida State fires AD Michael Alford, as Mike Norvell's seat reaches a boiling point in Tallahassee Madison Beer's bid to become the NFL's next Taylor Swift hits road bump, Browns are a mess & a Daejon Love fan Israeli ambassador to US: Iran's'evil regime' will fall Ben Shapiro warns Democrats' push for AI regulation is a'coordinated operation' Senate back in session as questions remain over Mitch McConnell's return Vance warns fraudsters stealing taxpayer money: 'Go and get a job' Vance warns fraudsters stealing taxpayer money: 'Go and get a job' Mullin weighs in on Obama, Biden judges amid Trump's immigration court fights Marc Thiessen warns US is in an'AI arms race' with China Charlie Kirk monument artist'protecting it from evil' after previous statue vandalized twice Army launches'field tested' campaign The mainstream sports media goons are throwing a full-blown temper tantrum because Steve Sarkisian rushed through sideline duties after an epic comeback win over the #1 Buckeyes, but Dan is putting these whiny journalists in their place. Dan annihilates the media elites who care more about their precious 15-second PR soundbites than raw, unfiltered college football passion. We're only through week two of the 2026 college football season, and already, the College Football Playoff picture has received a significant shake-up. One of the preseason favorites, the Oregon Ducks, suffered a shocking loss on the road to Oklahoma State, in a game where they gave up 554 yards defensively and an incredible 237 yards on the ground.