The latest trade‑deadline chatter centers on several NFL teams. The Bills could trade for Cardinals safety Budda Baker if Arizona agrees. The Dolphins, despite a poor record, aren’t eager sellers but would consider strong offers for DT Zach Sieler and OT Austin Jackson. Jets running back Breece Hall emerges as a surprise candidate, though insiders say New York likely retains him to bolster a deeper backfield and give HC Aaron Glenn a chance. OLB Will McDonald IV is also off the market. Meanwhile, the Patriots adopt an opportunistic stance, eyeing cheap depth pieces at DT or OLB and may flip high‑salary players like DT Christian Barmore for future assets.
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Northwestern women’s basketball opens the Berube era with a gritty 64‑60 win over Milwaukee on Nov. 4, 2026, improving to 1‑0. Despite trailing after each quarter and shooting under 50% from the field, the Wildcats rallied behind junior transfer Lily Carmody’s 21 points and Jasmyn Cooper‑Derba’s 12‑12 double‑double. Milwaukee’s 1‑3‑1 zone and size advantage caused early trouble, but Northwestern’s defense tightened in the final stretch. Coach Carla Berube praised the win but warned of needed adjustments before Thursday’s game against Xavier.
Connor Bedard is one goal away from becoming only the sixth Blackhawks player to hit 80 goals before turning 22, sitting at 79 career goals after recording four goals and 10 points in nine games this season. The Hawks, mired in a 4‑10‑1 slump and sitting last in the Central Division, hope Bedard can spark a turnaround when they face the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. He joins franchise greats Jeremy Roenick, Bobby Hull, Denis Savard, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane in the exclusive club, though veteran Kane is sidelined with injury.
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Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn addresses a slew of injury setbacks ahead of their Week 9 home game against the 4‑4 Los Angeles Rams. Starting defensive tackles Javon Kinlaw (knee) and Daron Payne (foot) undergo season‑ending surgeries, while the team adds DT Ricky Barber from the practice squad and promotes Daniel Ekuale. Quinn praises rookie wideout Antonio Williams, who led the team in snaps versus the Eagles, and first‑round linebacker Sonny Styles for handling big moments. He also notes the progress of rookie LB Josh Conerly and the pending activation of Jer’Zhan Newton after a 21‑day practice window. The upcoming Rams matchup will influence the rest of the season and next week’s trade deadline.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love and his wife Ronika turned their Halloween costume into a jab at NFL officiating, posting a TikTok where they play blind referees and toss a penalty flag after tripping. Their stunt highlights Green Bay’s frustration this season—Love, the league’s most hit quarterback, has seen zero rough‑the‑passer calls in eight games, and the team sits 5‑3 but last in the NFC North. Love currently leads the NFL with 2,246 passing yards and ranks fourth in touchdowns (16). The couple, married in June 2025 and parents to a newborn daughter, used the viral clip to spotlight the refs’ perceived bias.
Defender Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant, 26, is nearing a competitive return to SC Paderborn after months sidelined by a knee injury. Coach Ralf Kettemann may still delay his debut to ensure full fitness, but the player could be back in action within days. The update follows his lengthy layoff and signals a potential boost for the German side’s defensive options.
At the midway point of the 2025 NFL season, the Raiders sit at a 4-4 record with nine games left. After a 3-0 start, they dropped four straight to stronger opponents before a Week 8 comeback win over the New York Jets. Tight end Brock Bowers leads the offense with 25 catches for 345 yards and three TDs, while linebacker Nakobe Dean remains the defensive anchor. Rookie safety Treydan Stukes shows promise, but 2025 No. 6 pick Ashton Jeanty slips to backup. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, at 38, defies expectations with top‑league stats, and the team aims to finish the quarter 2-2 to stay playoff‑eligible.
Cleveland’s quarterback Deshaun Watson enters the NFL concussion protocol after a helmet‑to‑helmet hit by Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker in the first quarter of the Nov. 1 loss. Watson threw a season‑high 324 yards on 27‑of‑39 passes, was sacked six times and lost a fumble, then reported concussion symptoms on Monday. Backup Shedeur Sanders, the 2025 fifth‑round pick, saw limited action and is slated to start against the New Orleans Saints in Week 9 if Watson remains sidelined. The Browns, now 5‑3 and tied for second in the AFC North, face a tough stretch with a road game at the Saints Sunday.
The Cleveland Cavaliers clash with the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at 8 p.m. ET at Paycom Center. Local fans can watch on DAZN‑CLE, or via DIRECTV (channel 660) and U‑verse (channels 1734 HD/734 SD) with eligible packages. Out‑of‑market viewers need NBA League Pass or the League Pass add‑on through Prime Video. The game isn’t on free over‑the‑air Channel 19; the next free broadcast is Nov. 14. The Cavs enter the game 4‑3 after a 117‑112 loss, while the Thunder improve to 5‑2 after Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander’s 43 points. Radio coverage is on WTAM 1100 and 100.7 WMMS.
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The New York Jets, sitting 2-6, face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9 with wideout Garrett Wilson likely sidelined by concussion protocol. Coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Wilson’s status as questionable, and the Jets may have to rely on Tim Patrick, Isaiah Williams, Malik McClain and extra tight‑end sets. Wilson has logged 43 catches for 527 yards and three TDs in eight games, while Breece Hall is expected to play. With the trade deadline looming, the Jets must adjust quickly, making Wilson’s potential return a key storyline for Sunday’s matchup.
MLB Network’s Hot Stove panel reacts to a startling Orioles trade rumor that the team may entertain offers on every player except first baseman Pete Alonso. Analysts Harold Reynolds and Matt Vasgersian note the move signals a possible roster reset after Baltimore’s 79-82 season, despite recent postseason runs. With a 4.24 ERA (17th in MLB) and outfield depth concerns, President Mike Elias and GM Jared Banner face tough decisions on the rotation and catching after Adley Rutschman’s exit. Alonso’s 43 homers and 113 RBIs last year remain a firm retained asset as the Orioles weigh offseason options.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's future with Portugal hangs in the balance as manager Jorge Jesus prepares to announce the UEFA Nations League squad on Nov. 6. After a heated dispute in September – where Ronaldo left the Copenhagen camp upset over being benched against Norway and was later fined €255 and given a 30‑day suspension – the 41‑year‑old has served his penalty and apologized. His name appears in the 55‑player preliminary list, but his inclusion in the final roster for the Nov. 14 Denmark clash in Braga and the Nov. 17 Wales game in Cardiff remains uncertain.
Northwestern men’s volleyball endures a painful double‑header, falling to Illinois 3‑2 on Thursday and to Rutgers 3‑2 on Saturday, leaving the Wildcats 0‑12 in Big Ten play and 7‑16 overall. Both matches saw NU claw to a 2‑1 set lead, only to lose the final two sets—Illinois surged ahead 15‑4 in the fourth, while Rutgers rallied from a 24‑21 deficit to clinch the fifth 15‑12, snapping NU’s chance for a first conference win. Sophomore outside hitter Bella Bullington tallied 18 kills at .179, and the team struggled with service aces and kills. The loss sets up a daunting stretch against four ranked foes, starting with No. 20 Washington Friday.
The Denver Broncos leap to the AFC West lead with a 28-24 comeback win over the Kansas City Chiefs, improving to 6-2 overall and 2-1 in the division. The victory puts Denver atop the standings and makes them the division favorite at -125 odds, while the Chiefs fall to 5-2 and sit second at +110. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Raiders snap a slump with a 38-33 win over the Jets, sitting third at 4-4, and the winless Los Angeles Chargers remain last at 0-7 after a 24-9 loss to the Rams. Upcoming matchups: Broncos vs. Panthers Sunday, Chiefs vs. Jets, Raiders at 49ers, Chargers vs. Texans.
After cutting veteran interior lineman Trevor Keegan, the Vikings held a workout for four offensive linemen on Nov. 4, 2026. Guard Wyatt Bowles, guard C.J. Hanson, tackle Isaiah Jatta and tackle Corey Robinson tried to earn a roster spot, and the team ultimately signed undrafted Arkansas alum Corey Robinson II. Robinson, a 6‑5, 311‑lb tackle who spent time with the Bengals, could see special‑teams duty and provide depth at both OT and guard. With first‑round guard Donovan Jackson out for the season and Nick Samac nursing an injury, the Vikings’ line depth heading into Week 9 against the Bills remains thin.
Upington City is on the brink of signing 34‑year‑old free‑agent Justice Chabalala, the ex‑Orlando Pirates defender who has been training with the Motsepe Foundation Championship side. Club sources say an agreement is imminent after Chabalala spent several months without a team.
The Cubs decline Javier Assad’s $3.3 million 2027 club option to save cash for an aggressive offseason pitching push. Retaining him through arbitration (projected $2.3 million salary) frees $1 million versus the option and adds to the $7.5 million saved by cutting swingman Colin Rea. Over five years, Assad posted a 24‑14 record with a 3.47 ERA in 106 games, serving as a rotation‑capable swingman and long‑relief option. Despite mixed underlying stats, the team expects him to compete for a fifth starter slot or serve as an emergency arm in 2027. The move highlights the Cubs’ strategy to stockpile funds for free‑agent targets.
Mamelodi Sundons are pulling out all the stops to keep Chilean midfielder Marcelo Allende beyond his contract’s 2026 expiry, says coach Miguel Cardoso, who calls the 27‑year‑old a vital part of the club’s identity. Allende, who joined the team in August 2022, is entering the final year of his deal and will leave unless a new agreement is reached.
The Oakland Athletics have appointed Milwaukee Brewers senior vice president of player development Cam Castro as their new general manager, reporting Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Castro, who joined the Brewers in 2019 and most recently oversaw pitching development, will serve as the No. 2 executive under newly hired president of baseball operations Taylor Smith. His hiring targets the A’s longtime pitching weakness, complementing a strong home‑grown batting core that includes Nick Kurtz, Tyler Soderstrom and Zack Gelof. Both Castro and Smith bring experience from development‑focused clubs like the Red Sox and Rays, signaling an overhaul of Oakland’s farm system.
The Rotary Club of Houston announces seven SEC players among the 12 semifinalists for the 2026 Vince Lombardi Award, which honors the nation’s top college linemen and supports cancer research. Georgia contributes two honorees—Drew Bobo and Chris Cole—while Ole Miss’s Will Echoles, Tennessee’s Xavier Gilliam, Kentucky’s Lance Heard, and LSU’s Princewill Umanmielen round out the SEC slate. Georgia and Iowa are the only schools with multiple semifinalists. The winner will be revealed at the Lombardi Award Gala on Dec. 9 in Houston.
Terence Crawford, who retired in December after his September 2025 unanimous‑decision win over Canelo Álvarez for the undisputed super‑middleweight title, is again hinting at a comeback. He has publicly challenged a still‑retired boxing legend to a ‘GOAT vs GOAT’ showdown, sparking buzz about a potential blockbuster fight.