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Steven Adams may have been joking when he issued his recent warning about a looming sports performance slump, but the big fella’s predictions about a huge video game franchise may prove to be no laughing matter for the leagues and their media partners. During a Q&A session with reporters late last month, the Houston Rockets center parried a query about his home gaming setup with a bit of tongue-in-cheek prophecy. “You guys should anticipate November,” a finger-wagging Adams said during the team’s 2026 media day event. “The performance … league-wide: GTA is dropping. So, look at NFL, look at all the leagues, and watch them plummet, mate.”

The Mustangs took the field against the Marauders on a gorgeous September afternoon, but despite Western’s win, the sights on the field were anything but pretty. The Western University Mustangs improved to 4–0 on the season Saturday, holding off a previously unbeaten McMaster University Marauders squad for a 35–28 win in a game that featured interceptions, cramps and several special teams errors. Over 14,000 fans — according to Mustangs head coach Michael Faulds — were in the stands for the famous Homecoming fixture when Western’s first drive stalled at midfield and McMaster jumped ahead to an early 3–0 lead from a field goal shortly thereafter. Facing a McMaster defence that had given up the fewest points in the Ontario University Athletics coming into the game, Western came up empty on their second drive as well. But a well-placed punt by third-year punter Oliver Griffiths led to an intentional safety by the Marauders due to poor field position. By the time the Western faithful actually had something to cheer about, 15 minutes had come and gone.

A meteor streaks across the sky over a desert in China during the Orionid meteor shower on Oct. 22, 2023.(VCG/VCG via Getty Images)The Orionid meteor shower is peaking this week, and it promises to be one of the most dazzling displays of the year. And while some of you will have clear skies, rain and clouds could impact the view for others. Here's what you need to know about the Orionids and your forecast:Fast factsPeak day: The meteor shower peaks Wednesday night, Oct. 21, into the early hours of Thursday morning, Oct. 22. Peak time: From midnight to dawn are the best hours to catch the meteors streaking through the sky, so plan on a late night or really early morning. What the Orionids are known for: The Orionid meteors are known for their brightness and their speed. As they streak across the sky at around 41 miles per second, the meteors leave behind a glowing "train" that can last several seconds to minutes. While you can make the perfect plan to catch the Orionids, the key to stellar viewing is still in Mother Nature's hands. The good news is that many of you should have good meteor shower-watching conditions. Much of the central and eastern U. S.

(urbanbuzz/shutterstock)Could a cheap roll of duct tape help protect your home from flooding? New research suggests it could make a surprisingly big difference. In controlled tests, correctly applied duct tape on the outside of a household door reduced water leakage by 97-98%. The findings suggest that a simple low-cost measure could substantially reduce the amount of water entering a home during a flood. This is important as one of the key lessons from flood resilience research is that the best time to protect a property is before floodwater arrives. The UK government’s 2025 FloodReady Review called for practical, affordable measures that help households understand their risks and to prepare for flooding. And one potential contribution to this agenda might sound unlikely, at first glance. Duct tape is more commonly associated with household repairs than flood protection. However, tests colleagues and I conducted at the University of Hull demonstrated how much water can enter a property through an unprotected doorway during a flood. Three doors, ready for flood-testing.

Hurricane Trudy will bring flood threat to the Southwest USTrudy is off the Mexican coast, however, its moisture will pour into the Southwestern U. S., helping fuel a multiday flood risk across seven states this week from California to Colorado. A dip in the jet stream will also funnel in moisture from the Pacific as a strong low pressure system moves into the region. Timing out this week’s rainfallWednesday: The highest risk of flooding on Wednesday covers much of Arizona and parts of New Mexico, as well as southern portions of Colorado and Utah. There will be an abundance of moisture available to support heavy downpours and training storms. This means storms will produce heavy rain over the same areas for long periods of time. The Weather Prediction Center is forecasting rainfall rates as high as 2 inches per hour. Some of the biggest concern will be the possibility of mudslides over recent burn scar areas as well as slow canyons and arroyos. If you have plans to visit any of the national parks in the West this week, make sure you check the forecast daily and pay attention to any warnings or advisories issued.