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Football’s toll About three in four former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a new study suggests. The research offers a clearer picture of how widespread the brain disease is among former pros.

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If she only understood the deep power of fasting. It could have been a cornerstone of the health message. Today, there is a powerful movement of health and longevity audience based on research and clinical practice that dwarfs the Adventist health message. Most Adventist think they are healthy because they are vegetarians. Just a look at the people in the churches should dispel that myth. She was right about sugar though. Diabetes is the number one plague today. Here she is predicting the future again. This is the western world today. People do not cook with whole foods but rely on processed foods. I remember having a discussion in Loma Linda about 25 years ago with one of the doctors there. We were discussing the health message and Mrs White. He had disdain for her. What's the problem with her writings? He looked me right in the eye and said. "Sugar is not harmful" Well she was right all along about that. And what is the best medicine for diabetes? Fasting and whole foods.

‘Manosphere’ retreat Joe Rogan helped define 2024 as the “podcast election.” But two years later, some of its biggest players have receded from politics or soured on President Donald Trump. CNN’s Brian Stelter looks at what changed. 🗞️ Is Fox News pivoting to its post-Trump era? Look at how it’s covering the midterms

305. The true fasting which should be recommended to all, is abstinence from every stimulating kind of food, and the proper use of wholesome, simple food, which God has provided in abundance. Men need to think less about what they shall eat and drink of temporal food, and much more in regard to the food from heaven, that will give tone and vitality to the whole religious experience.—[Letter 73, 1896] Medical Ministry, 283

An accomplished actor for sure. I think I first saw him in Dune, Star Trek of course and X-men all of which I thought were great movies. He will be missed!

We need electrolytes when fasting. I young person can do a dry fast for a day or so, but our body needs the 4 minerals known as electrolytes. Salt being very important. There are many cases of people injuring themselves on longer fast without salt. I have studied this intensely recently. One medical doctor called it the most powerful tool we have. But it needs to be done correctly. If I fast more than 30 hours, I take the 4 electrolytes, Potassium, Salt, Magnesium, Calcium. In America there are companies that sell powered packaged electrolytes in the correct proportions. That would be handy. Seniors must be more cautious because we need more electrolytes. There are many videos by medical doctors on YouTube. Clearly this was not from God. Autophagy is your body’s process of reusing old and damaged cell parts, acting like a cellular recycling system. It starts when your cells are stressed or deprived of nutrients, and uses autophagosomes to deliver junk to lysosomes for breakdown. It starts at about 18 hours after no food. But meaningful results take longer fasts, depending on the condition of the body. That is the process God created for us. Btw, animals have Autophagy too. When they get sick they stop eating and go into Autophagy.

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🎯 House Oversight targets same-name scheme House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) is investigating allegations that Democratic operatives recruited an Alaska Senate candidate with the same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan (R) in a bid to siphon votes from him. Comer is seeking transcribed interviews with Elisa Rios, former campaign manager for Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola, and Democratic operative Jerid Kurtz, requesting that they appear on Nov. 5 and 6, respectively. He threatened to use subpoenas to compel testimony from the two Democratic operatives, who are allegedly involved in the recruitment effort. Neither Rios nor Kurtz responded to requests for comment. Both the Peltola campaign and the DSCC denied involvement in recruiting the other Sullivan, according to the New York Times. Neither responded to a request for comment from us. The bottom line: The same-name controversy is now the center of a Justice Department probe and a state-level investigation in Alaska. — Kate Santaliz

Democratic divisions linger in Michigan Senate race. Will frustration with Trump outweigh them? With less than a week until Election Day, Democrats remain divided over their nominee in Michigan’s pivotal Senate race. The question now is whether those divisions will outweigh voter frustration with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Read More.

European Central Bank head resigns, allowing EU leaders to choose successor before French election European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign nine months before the end of her term, a move that opens the way for European leaders to choose a successor ahead of France's presidential election next year. Read More.

Iraqi court hands down prison terms to 2 politicians and an oil official in graft case An Iraqi court sentenced two prominent politicians and the head of a state-run enterprise responsible for distributing oil products to prison in a corruption case, officials announced Thursday. Read More.

The average 30-year US mortgage rate dips to 7.24%, the lowest level in more than a month The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate declined for the second straight week, falling to its lowest level in more than a month.The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 7.24% from 7.32% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average rate was 6.17%. Read More.

Experts warn of wider spread as Ebola outbreak reaches plateau The Ebola outbreak in Congo passed a grim milestone this week — 10,000 confirmed cases — and spurred questions about whether health authorities are losing their ability to contain it. Read More.

Iran says 3 oil tankers struck mines, and other Mideast news The U.S. military denied Iran's claim on Thursday that it captured an American drone near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran also said three tankers struck mines while attempting to exit the strait through an unauthorized route. Read More.

'Star Trek,' 'X-Men' star Patrick Stewart dies at 86 after 'brief' battle with Alzheimer's, Lewy body dementia https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/star-trek-star-patrick-stewart-dies-86/story?id=137684409

Justice Department issues new subpoenas over Alaska spoiler candidate controversy, AP source says WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is escalating a criminal investigation over an Alaska Senate candidate who shares a name with the Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan, issuing a raft of new grand jury subpoenas, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday. https://apnews.com/article/alaska-peltola-senate-dan-sullivan-democrats-dunleavy-c391cc7b546384c7adde9aebc9973620? Justice Department subpoenas California officials in escalation of its scrutiny of elections LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas to California officials in an escalation of its scrutiny of local election administration. https://apnews.com/article/california-noncitizen-voting-trump-midterm-lawsuit-20714065e59fe13db0e53c711a3ca390?

The brothers of Joseph were very upset because of the dreams Joseph told them about: Ge 37:8 And his brothers said to him, “Shall you indeed reign over us? Or shall you indeed <04910> have dominion <04910> over us?” So they hated him even more for his dreams and for his words. These words, "have dominion" are a translation of the same word used in Genesis 3:16. There it says the husband shall "rule over" the woman. The same word is used in Genesis 45:8. There it says Joseph became a "ruler" over the entire land. It is pretty obvious that, as a consequence of Eve's sin, she was placed in a roll subservient to Adam. Of course, there is a question as to how this plays out in real life. Current manifestations of women's equality, lesbianism and the like are simply manifestations of the same rebellion that brought death and destruction into the world. That same sort of rebellion against God's order is playing out in the church. Some denominations are standing firm against it. Southern Baptists broke fellowship with the 22,000 member Saddleback church, founded by Rick Warren, one of its best known preachers. Right or wrong, that denomination stands by its beliefs, something Adventism does not do.

🛒 DoorDash makes case for Instacart deal Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios DoorDash is seeking to portray its $17 billion Instacart acquisition as a defense of smaller businesses against Amazon and Walmart, Axios' Lucinda Shen reports. 🛍️ The two companies today launched Shop Local Together, where they address potential FTC concerns. Their argument: The combined companies "will have more resources, reach, and technology to help brick-and-mortar grocery stores and retailers compete against the world's biggest e-commerce giants." 🤑 The companies also plan to combine the two services' subscription fees, claiming that will save consumers $100 million annually. They also intend to cancel exclusivity agreements, allowing local grocers to work with any delivery platform. Go deeper.

House Republicans launch Alaska probe Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) is investigating allegations that Democratic operatives recruited an Alaska Senate candidate with the same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan (R) in a bid to siphon votes from him, Axios' Kate Santaliz reports. The probe draws Congress into a controversy surrounding Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola's campaign in one of the country's most competitive midterm races. 🔎 Comer is seeking transcribed interviews with Peltola's former campaign manager, Elisa Rios, as well as Democratic operative Jerid Kurtz. He threatened to use subpoenas to compel testimony from the two Democratic operatives, who were allegedly involved in the recruitment effort. Neither Rios nor Kurtz responded to Axios' requests for comment. Driving the news: The New York Times reported yesterday that top Peltola campaign staffers directed efforts to track down another Dan Sullivan to enter the race as part of a bid to recruit potential spoilers. The other Dan Sullivan, a retired teacher who will also appear on the ballot, registered as a Republican shortly before the filing deadline. Both the Peltola campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee denied involvement in recruiting the other Sullivan, according to the Times. Neither responded to Axios' request for comment. Rios, who was fired amid an August staff upheaval, told the Times that "voters should get the full picture when making their decisions." The newspaper said she later tried to retract her comments for the story. Go deeper.

AIPAC Isn’t Retreating. Here’s How It’s Already Shaping the Next Congress. In the words of the biggest name in the outside elections-spending game, “Being pro-Israel is good policy and good politics.” https://theintercept.com/2026/10/29/aipac-israel-midterms-spending-elections-congress/? AI Tried to Buy the Midterms — Then the Lobby Learned Everyone Hates AI The artificial intelligence industry was poised to act as a kingmaker in the midterm elections. https://theintercept.com/2026/10/29/midterms-election-money-ai-super-pac/? The Disappearing Victims Angelina Resendiz’s voice on the phone was frantic. She was calling a friend from the barracks room of Jermiah Copeland, a fellow sailor at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. They had spent the evening together, kissing and drinking, and now Resendiz, 21, needed to leave. https://theintercept.com/2026/10/26/military-domestic-violence-murder-deaths-women/? The Bolsonaro Family Playbook: Lose, Cry Fraud, and Run to Trump’s America “I never thought about leaving the country,” Flávio Bolsonaro, a Brazilian senator and son of the deposed, disgraced leader, told his 16 million Instagram followers on Monday. It was the day after he lost the presidential election to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva by a margin of more than 4 million votes. https://theintercept.com/2026/10/27/flavio-bolsonaro-trump-visa/? Pentagon Fears Drone Attacks on U.S. and Foreign Bases Top defense officials are expressing increasing worry about the vulnerability of U.S. bases around the world and even within the United States as cheap drone technology upends long-standing defense strategies. https://theintercept.com/2026/10/27/pentagon-drone-attacks-military-bases/? Trump Vows to Send Election “Monitors” to Maine After Far-Right Conspiracies Spread With voters set to cast ballots in two critical races that could help determine control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress, fears of potential voter suppression are running high in Maine. https://theintercept.com/2026/10/28/maine-trump-election-monitors-voting-polls/? Bankrolling American Empire in the Philippines The U.S. military just can’t help meddling in the Philippines. https://theintercept.com/2026/10/26/philippines-military-base-cerberus-private-capital/? Prosecutors Want to Keep a Man in Prison for His Wife’s Murder — Despite Judge Saying Their Evidence is Junk Alabama attorney Larry Grissett was checking Facebook in late September when he saw a news story about a man he represented in a murder trial more than 40 years ago. According to the article, a federal judge had just vacated the conviction of that client, Charles McCrory. https://theintercept.com/2026/10/28/bite-mark-forensics-junk-science-mccrory/? The Elon Musk Funder Trying to Sway the Race for LA’s Top Lawyer A DSA-backed California prosecutor who helped force Meta to pay a historic $17 billion settlement this year is on a glide path to become the top lawyer for Los Angeles — unless a tech investor cozy with Elon Musk can spend enough to stop her. https://theintercept.com/2026/10/27/la-city-attorney-roy-mckinney-big-tech-billionaires/? The Incredible Shrinking Superpower Just after taking office in 2025, President Donald Trump picked a fight with Yemen’s Ansarullah, whom Americans routinely call “the Houthis.” Trump got a refresher in the limits of American military power, a lesson reinforced from Korea, Laos, and Vietnam to Afghanistan, Somalia, and Iraq. The U.S. military can cause a lot of damage, but it can’t win wars unless it beats up on weaklings like Grenada and Panama. After U.S. forces killed many civilians but failed to break the resolve of the Yemeni forces, a chastened Trump called it quits. https://theintercept.com/2026/10/28/yemen-saudi-arabia-iran/?

👋 Good morning! Congratulations to the 2026 Milwaukee Brewers and their fans. What an awesome baseball team. Heads up: There's a "history of boxing" story at the bottom of today's newsletter that is well worth your time. I highly encourage you to read the whole thing. In today's edition: Brewers win it all, end of a TV era, alarming CTE study, fairytale in Fleetwood, NFL power rankings, This Week in History, and more. Yahoo Sports AM is written by Kendall Baker and Jeff Tracy. Let's sports...   🚨 ICYMI HEADLINES 📺 End of a TV era: Ernie Johnson confirmed Wednesday that he will step down as host of "Inside the NBA" after this season, ending a tenure that began in 1990. Charles Barkley, who said last month that he and Johnson "are a package deal," could also exit the show at season's end. 🏒 Streak snapped: The Canadian women's hockey team finally took down the U.S., winning Wednesday's friendly in Ontario, 5-3, to snap the Americans' eight-game winning streak in the rivalry. They'll face off again tomorrow in Michigan before heading to Finland for the World Championships. 🏈 Chiefs sign Tucker: With Harrison Butker struggling this season (11-16 FG), the Chiefs have signed disgraced kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad. The five-time All-Pro hasn't played since 2024 after being accused of sexual misconduct by multiple massage therapists. 🏒 McDavid makes more history: Connor McDavid had two more assists in the Oilers' 4-0 win over the Flames, setting a new NHL record for the longest season-opening assist streak (13 games). He's now up to 36 points (8 G, 28 A), 12 more than his teammate Leon Draisaitl in second place. ⚾️ Dodgers not for sale: Mark Walter has sold his stakes in two teams (Lakers, Chelsea) and is looking to sell a third (Sparks) amid a federal investigation into potential fraud. But he insists he will keep the Dodgers "no matter what."   🏆 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS AT LONG LAST (Elsa/Getty Images) The Milwaukee Brewers are your 2026 World Series champions, capping off a historically dominant postseason on Wednesday with a 4-1 win over the Rays. Welcome to the club: It was a cathartic evening for the Brewers, who were previously tied with the Padres as the oldest MLB team to have never won a World Series. They are now permanently off that list, and an army of Wisconsinites made sure they were there to witness it. Jake Mintz, Yahoo Sports: They came from Wisconsin. From Waukesha and Menomonie and Lake Nebagamon and, of course, Milwaukee. They flew and drove through the night and skipped class and played hooky to witness history and make forever memories and drink the Gulf Coast dry. Into this dome, they crammed an entire state and 56 years of dreaming and generations of heartbreak. So when the Brewers finally did the darn thing, capturing the franchise's first World Series title, Florida sounded like Wisconsin. As players charged from the dugout, leaping and jumping and cussing in disbelief, the traveling faithful thundered in joyous unison. Tears, everywhere. Soon, fans began cramming themselves four or five deep atop the third-base dugout, just to get as close to the action as possible. When the trophy ceremony finally commenced, Tropicana Field was still nearly 60% full, mostly with Brewers fans. It was a remarkable sight. World Series recaps: For the Brewers, finally winning a title is a celebration decades in the making For the Rays, being the best team in the American League simply wasn't enough We'll dive deeper tomorrow with more World Series coverage and MLB talk. How'd the Brewers do it? What's next as the offseason begins and CBA negotiations continue? Will there be baseball in 2027?   💯 STAT SHEET BIG NUMBERS (Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) 🧠 74.5% In August, a study estimated that roughly 25% of former NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE. A few months later, a new study — authored by many of the same researchers — estimates that approximately 74.5% of former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had the degenerative brain disease linked to repeated hits to the head. What they're saying: "It's hard to learn what the guys who built the game have suffered through," former NFL QB Matt Hasselbeck, an ambassador for the study, said in a statement. "We have to learn from this data to make the game safer, because we can't accept these numbers for the next generation of players." (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) 🏀 79 players A whopping 79 players were listed with an injury or illness on the afternoon NBA injury report ahead of Wednesday's 12-game slate. That's 15% of the entire league! Among those listed was Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring), the latest star to go down. What's causing this? No, you're not imagining things. Injuries are perhaps the prevailing storyline through the first week of the NBA season, continuing a recent trend in the sport. One culprit? Pace of play is through the roof right now, with games averaging 203 possessions, a 9% increase from 15 years ago (186). Smith (22) celebrates his interception on Sunday. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) 🏈 40-20 Vikings safety Harrison Smith recorded his 40th career interception on Sunday, making him just the third player in NFL history with at least 40 picks and 20 sacks in a career. The others? Hall of Famers Charles Woodson and Ronde Barber. Last dance: Smith, 37, contemplated retirement this offseason before signing a one-year deal with Minnesota, where he's spent his entire 15-year career. The six-time Pro Bowler recently confirmed that this will be his last year "for sure." Leading the undefeated Vikings' No. 1 scoring defense is a pretty great way to start your final season.   ⚽️ ACROSS THE POND IN PHOTOS: A FLEETWOOD FAIRYTALE Moments after the game-winning penalty. (Carl Recine/Getty Images) Fleetwood, England — Fourth-tier club Fleetwood Town pulled off the unthinkable on Tuesday in their cozy 5,000-seat venue,* toppling mighty Arsenal in the fourth round of the EFL Cup in perhaps the biggest upset in the competition's 67-year history. Match recap: Each side scored once in regulation, and with no extra time in EFL Cup games until the semifinals, the game went straight to penalties, where the home side erupted after netting the game-winner. The Cod Army watches the upset unfold. (Lewis Storey/Getty Images) David vs. Goliath: Fleetwood Town are in 18th place (out of 24 teams) in League Two, a full 84 spots below the reigning Premier League champions, who are second in England's top flight. And how's this for lopsided? Arsenal's squad boasts a market value of $1.54 billion, nearly 500x as much as Fleetwood's ($3.12M). A ferry is docked in town before the game. (Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Meet the Cods: Fleetwood Town's origins date back to the 1880s, but the current iteration of the club — located in what was once the UK's third-largest fishing port, but has since fallen on hard times — was formed in just 1997. Investment brought them seven promotions in 15 years, from obscurity to the EFL. Now, they've been fully thrust into the spotlight. Fun fact: Fisherman's Friend lozenges, a brand you've almost certainly seen in your local drug store, was founded and remains manufactured in Fleetwood. Manager Matt Lawlor celebrates after the victory. (Carl Recine/Getty Images) What they're saying: "The biggest night in the club's history. It's unbelievable for the town," said Fleetwood manager Matt Lawlor. "We just came up with some magical moments and obviously that's one to tell the grandkids, isn't it?" Meanwhile, in the stands: "I don't even know my own name right now," one supporter told BBC Radio. "[This is] not just my best night in football, it's the best night of my life. To have a moment like that for our little football club … is absolutely remarkable." Pure ecstasy. (Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Last teams standing: Fourth-tier Fleetwood and third-tier Bradford City are the lone clubs outside the Premier League still alive in the EFL Cup. The other quarterfinalists: Manchester City, Liverpool, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Sunderland and either Everton or Newcastle (playing today). *What are the odds? Tuesday's match was played at Fleetwood's Highbury Stadium, named for the adjacent road. Before Arsenal moved into Emirates Stadium in 2006, they played in a venue known as… Highbury. But there's no relation: It's 230 miles southeast of Fleetwood, and named for the London district in which it was located.   🏈 WEEK 8 NFL POWER RANKINGS (Joseph Raines/Yahoo Sports) The 49ers (6-1) remain atop our power rankings despite losing their first game on Sunday. But their lead is tenuous with the Bills (5-1), undefeated Vikings (6-0) and Chiefs (5-1) lurking in the rearview. Coming up: We highlight the best ranked matchups every week of the college football season, so why not do the same in the NFL? Here are the five Week 8 games between teams ranked in our Top 16. No. 9 Ravens at No. 2 Bills: Lamar Jackson (ankle) is expected to return for this one, pitting the 2023 MVP against 2024 MVP Josh Allen. No. 5 Bears at No. 7 Seahawks: Chicago's offense is elite with a healthy Caleb Williams under center, but they face a tall task this week against Seattle's top-ranked defense (by DVOA*). No. 3 Vikings at No. 10 Lions: Minnesota ranks first in scoring defense (12.3 points per game), while Detroit ranks second in scoring offense (30.7). Which side of the ball will prevail? No. 4 Chiefs at No. 12 Broncos: Denver is 5-1 since losing to Kansas City in the season opener. Seven weeks later, they meet again with first place in the AFC West on the line. No. 16 Browns at No. 14 Steelers: 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers vs. beleaguered Deshaun Watson for first place in the AFC North. Just as we all expected. *DVOA, explained: Defense-adjusted Value Over Average evaluates teams, units or players by comparing success on every single play to a league average based on situation and opponent. In other words, a 5-yard run on 3rd and 4 is more valuable than a 5-yard run on 1st and 10, and a sack against an elite offense is more impressive than a sack against a bad one. That's why Seattle's defensive DVOA skyrocketed after it held the undefeated Chiefs to 3 points and 213 total yards last week.   📺 VIEWING GUIDE WATCHLIST: THURSDAY, OCT. 29 State Farm Arena before Game 4. (Colin Hubbard/Getty Images) 🏀 WNBA Finals, Game 6 A champion could be crowned tonight — er, today — in Atlanta (12:30pm, USA), where the Valkyries (up 3-2) are a win away from the title. Can the Dream protect home court and force Game 7? Busy day: State Farm Arena will also host tonight's game between the Hawks and Cavaliers (8pm, NBA). It will take 2,500 staff roughly four hours to transform the venue between games, so things could get dicey if Game 6 goes to overtime! 🏈 Panthers at Packers Green Bay hosts Carolina tonight at Lambeau Field (8:15pm, Prime) in a battle of NFC playoff hopefuls who've combined to win five of their last seven games. If you ain't first, you're last: The Packers (4-3) sit in last place in the NFC North, but they'd be leading the decidedly less impressive NFC South — a half-game ahead of the first-place Panthers (3-3). More to watch: 🏈 NCAAF: Troy at James Madison (7:30pm, ESPN2) … There's still a narrow path to the playoff for JMU (7-1) despite last week's loss. 🏒 NHL: Canadiens at Stars (8pm, ESPN+); Islanders at Wild (8pm, ESPN+) … Montreal and Minnesota both seek a fourth straight victory. ⚽️ Women's Champions League: Manchester City vs. PSG (4pm, CBSSN) … One of four games to close out Matchday 3. ⛳️ PGA: Mexico Open (4pm, Golf) … Wyndham Clark, seeking his Tour-leading fourth win of the season, headlines the field in Nuevo Vallarta. Got plans tonight? Gametime is the best place to score last-minute tickets to the events in your city.   🏀 LET'S PLAY NBA TRIVIA (Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) Nikola Jokić posted his 200th career triple-double on Wednesday, joining Russell Westbrook (209) as the only players in NBA history to reach that milestone. Question: Can you name the only other five players who have recorded even 100 career triple-doubles? Hint: Three point guards, one forward and one center. Answer at the bottom.   🥊 THIS WEEK IN HISTORY JOE LOUIS VS. ROCKY MARCIANO, 75 YEARS LATER (Hayden Hodge/Yahoo Sports) In a segregated America, Joe Louis became something extraordinary: a Black heavyweight champion celebrated as a national hero, who gave his country everything only to spend his final years buried in debt to its government. 75 years after his final fight, Louis' remarkable life and heartbreaking decline tell a story that extends far beyond the boxing ring. Ben Fowlkes, Uncrowned: When it was over, America's hero lay more out of the ring than in it. Body sprawled on the apron. One foot hooked over the bottom rope. His head hanging over the edge as sportswriters at ringside reached up to keep him from falling to the floor. His bald spot was on prominent display, as if the world needed another reminder that the ravages of time had brought him here as much as that final right hand that put him all the way out. But that's not completely true. The fact is Joe Louis probably never would been in that ring at all if he weren't so deeply in debt to the United States government. His service during World War II, once lauded as so vital to America's war effort, wasn't enough to keep the Internal Revenue Service from hounding him over past due taxes. Louis had earned millions as a beloved champ, the first Black man since Jack Johnson to win boxing's world heavyweight title. He'd also spent, gambled, or just plain frittered away his fortune many times over, with Uncle Sam constantly picking through the lint in his pockets to find whatever might be left. That tale of woe dampened few spirits in the opposing corner on Oct. 26, 1951 — 75 years ago Monday. The 28-year-old Rocky Marciano, who'd come into this fight as a betting underdog, was celebrating a victory over the man who'd once been his hero. Back home in Brockton, Massachusetts, they were counting their winnings and planning the victory parade, which would eventually include a cake 10-feet high. "An old man's dream ended," Red Smith would write of the fight in the New York Herald Tribune. "A young man's vision of the future opened wide. Young men have visions, old men have dreams. But the place for old men to dream is beside the fire." Beyond the final bell: The story of how both men arrived at that intersection of boxing's past and future is a familiar one to any fight fan. It's the classic and also tragic tale of how the sport makes the young eat the old to secure their own place at the table. It's a story about what it meant — and what it was worth — to be a hero in post-war America. Even now, 75 years later, it remains a saga of hard triumphs and unpleasant realities. And still it has plenty to teach us about life in and out of the ring. Keep reading: The last days of Joe Louis, and the terrible cost of greatness   Trivia answer: Oscar Robertson (181), Magic Johnson (138), LeBron James (125), Wilt Chamberlain (109), Jason Kidd (107)

Somali pirates are back with a vengeance A scourge that emerged more than 30 years ago — and grew into an $18 billion criminal enterprise by the 2010s — had been mostly wiped out. Now, economic hardship and new opportunities created by the Iran war have emboldened Somalia’s pirates to return to the seas, hunting for multimillion-dollar ransom payments. + For subscribers: Somali piracy is back