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Houthis kill 14 at Saudi airport as expert warns of 'rapid targets' amid Middle East war

· Fox News

Iran-backed Houthis launched a series of attacks on Saudi Arabian airports through Sunday, reportedly killing at least 14 people, including an American, and injuring more than 300 others, according to reports.

The attacks heightened fears of a wider Middle East war as regional experts warned of "cross-domain escalation" amid heightened tensions over Washington's September actions against Iran's aviation sector.

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The Houthis claimed responsibility for earlier attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, while U.S. officials blamed the Iran-backed group for Saturday's strike, which reportedly killed 13 people and injured more than 300.

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Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority said another attack on Sunday killed a Pakistani resident and injured 11 others. Meanwhile, an airport in Dammam, in the kingdom's Eastern Province, was also reportedly targeted by the Houthis.

"Cross-domain escalation by Iran and its proxies will continue to be a primary strategy," Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior director of the Iran Program and a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told Fox News Digital on Sunday.

"The emphasis on aviation targets connects directly to the closing of Iran's aviation sector and sanctions imposed on its commercial airlines under the U.S. maximum pressure campaign," he warned.

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The Houthis also renewed warnings Sunday, urging airlines, airport workers and travelers to avoid Saudi airports as Saudi Arabia vowed to retaliate for the deadly attacks.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Saturday's attack, confirming that an American was among those killed and calling for an immediate end to the violence.

President Donald Trump, meanwhile, left open the possibility of U.S. involvement in Saudi Arabia's military campaign against the Houthis, saying, "We may. We're gonna look at it. We move very quickly."

The escalation comes nearly three weeks after a senior Iranian official threatened to paralyze neighboring countries' airports if they cooperated with U.S. efforts to restrict Iranian flights.

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Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, warned Sept. 23 that Iran would prevent neighboring countries' airports from operating if they cooperated with Washington's efforts to restrict Iranian flights, according to Reuters.

"This rapid targeting reflects earlier threats made by Iranian officials, including a veiled threat from the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, warning that U.S. sanctions on Iran's aviation sector would lead to retaliatory threats against neighboring aviation infrastructure," Taleblu said.

Iran has long supported the Houthis, but the extent of Tehran's involvement in the latest airport attacks has not been independently established.

The escalation has also renewed scrutiny of reports that Russia has provided intelligence and technical assistance to the Houthis.

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At a Sept. 1 House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing , lawmakers pressed experts on allegations that Russia is providing intelligence and technical support to the Houthis.

"Beyond offering diplomatic cover, there are persistent reports of Russian satellite collaboration, advisory support, and intelligence targeting assistance, as well as unproven allegations regarding select anti-ship systems."

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But he also linked the latest attacks to a broader military escalation as the Houthis expand their territorial control in Yemen.

"This surge did not occur in a vacuum," Taleblu said. "Since April, the Houthis have made territorial gains and pushed back against Saudi forces despite a period of diplomatic lull."

"Airport attacks allow Iran and its regional proxies to inflict pain on Arab states, Israel, and remaining U.S. forces," Taleblu said.

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Ravens-Falcons game balls: Tyler Huntley commands offense to OT win

· Yahoo Sports

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 11: Tyler Huntley #5 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Baltimore Ravens stunned the Atlanta Falcons in a 30-23 overtime win on Sunday night. Here are the Ravens most responsible for the victory:

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QB Tyler ‘Snoop Huntley

Say it with me: SNOOOOOOOOOOP. Every Huntley dropback was a heart attack until late in the fourth quarter, when he confidently drove the offense 71 yards in under two minutes for a game-tying touchdown and two-point conversion. In overtime, he understood the assignment: take care of the ball, stay ahead of the sticks, and chew away as much of the 10 minutes as possible. Any time the Ravens can take home a victory without Lamar Jackson, Snoop adds another game ball to his cabinet. – Nikhil Mehta

S Kyle Hamilton

Georgia-raised safety Kyle Hamilton was a hometown villain on Sunday night. With 500 friends and family in Mercedez-Benz Stadium, he was inches away from a tide-turning play throughout the contest and finally delivered in the biggest moment possible. Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa tried to look Hamilton off on his game-ending interception, but the All-Pro defender wasn’t fooled and slammed the door shut on an overtime win. This should be the first play on Hamilton’s Defensive Player of the Year highlight tape. – Nikhil Mehta

RB Derrick Henry

On National Running Back Day, Henry outrushed Bijan Robinson and proved the NFL’s ballcarrier crown still belongs to The King. His 4.2 yards per carry were not anything to write home about, but he protected the ball and consistently picked up chunk gains on early downs to keep Baltimore’s offense ahead of the sticks. Henry then bullied a gassed Falcons defense into submission in overtime with a series of punishing runs that set up the game-winning score. They say Father Time is undefeated, but there’s a reason he keeps ducking Henry. His ability to get the edge at 32 years old and 250 pounds is unparalleled, and the Ravens needed it on Sunday night. – Nikhil Mehta

Wide receiver room

When the Ravens needed it most, these guys showed up. Zay Flowers was a clear focal point as always with eight catches for 53 yards. But it was Bateman who lead the group this week with 62 yards on five catches. Both were vital to the final two drives that tied the game and then won it in overtime. Then Tez Walker caught a beautiful back shoulder fade ball to give the top trio an excellent day when they needed to step up without their main quarterback. The passing offense runs through those three guys right now. – Zach Canter

K Tyler Loop

The redemption arc season the Ravens’ second-year kicker continued in Atlanta, where Loop was a perfect 3-for-3 on field goal attempts and made an extra point. Each of Loop’s field goal makes came in the first half, where he accounted for all nine of the team’s points. Loop connected on two 51-yard attempts and nailed a 21-yard chip shot. His field goals kept the Ravens within striking distance. If he missed even one of the three first-half attempts, the Ravens go into halftime trailing by two possessions instead of one and ultimately the game could have gone differently. Loop is now perfect on 50+ yard kicks for the season. – Frank Platko

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Big Ten Admits Officials Botched Oregon’s Final Two-Point Try

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The Big Ten Conference admitted on Sunday that its officials made a clear mistake during Oregon’s loss to UCLA on Saturday. The league stated that the ball was spotted in the wrong place for the Ducks’ final two-point conversion attempt. This error happened with just over two minutes left in the game when Oregon was trying to tie the contest.

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Officials spotted the ball at the 1.5-yard line after a facemask penalty. They should have placed it at the half-yard line. This small distance changed the outcome of a play that would have tied the game at 17-17. The conference confirmed the error in a statement released after the game ended.

The Confusing Spot Rule

Rules about where to spot the ball after a penalty can get messy fast. The Big Ten said the second attempt should have been from the half-yard line. The location lies halfway between the goal and the spot where the initial attempt concluded. Instead, the officials placed it half the distance from the original line of scrimmage. That is a big difference when you are only a few feet from the end zone.

According to reports, the error occurred with 2:16 remaining in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s UCLA-Oregon game. The statement from the conference read: “With 2:16 remaining in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s UCLA-Oregon game, Big Ten officials incorrectly officiated Oregon’s final two-point conversion attempt.” The league said it has spoken with the officiating crew and will work to ensure the rules are applied correctly in the future.

What This Cost Oregon

The Ducks lost by two points, 17-15. If the ball had been spotted correctly, Oregon would have had a much better chance to tie the score. Even with the bad spot, the team could not convert the play. UCLA’s defense held firm, and the game ended with the Bruins winning their biggest game of the Bob Chesney era.

Oregon now sits at 3-2 on the season. The team faces Nebraska on October 17 with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. ET. The loss to UCLA leaves the Ducks with two defeats and a quarterback room in chaos. Dylan Raiola was benched during the game after throwing two interceptions. He finished with 43 yards and a completion rate of just 32 percent.

Third-stringer Brock Thomas replaced Raiola but could not save the game. On the two-point conversion that could have tied the game, Thomas came up short. The Ducks also committed seven turnovers in total. This sloppy performance puts their playoff hopes on life support after a deep run last season.

A Wake-Up Call for the Program

This officiating error is real, but it does not fix the bigger problems. The Ducks had chances to win the game even with the bad spot. The offense looked nonexistent all season, and the quarterback situation remains a mess. Dan Lanning’s team has no answers right now.

According to Yahoo Sports, things will become clearer in the coming weeks as Oregon plays Raiola’s former team. The coach and staff must decide if Raiola can restore faith or if his time in Eugene is truly underwhelming. The Big Ten admitted its mistake, but the Ducks must now fix their own issues to survive the rest of the season.

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