Dennis Allen praises Jeffery Simmons’ impact in his Bears debut, calling the former Titans Pro Bowler a "consummate professional" who instantly grasped Chicago’s scheme. Simmons tied for the team lead with six tackles and recorded a sack on Sam Darnold as the Bears routed the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 34-17 at Lumen Field. The performance underscores GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson’s aggressive "Super Bowl or bust" vision, lifting Chicago to a 6-2 record while the NFC North race tightens against the Vikings, Lions and Packers.
Knicks head coach Mike Brown insists Dalton Knecht is more than a spot‑up shooter, calling him a true scorer after his debut. Knecht tallied 10 points and seven rebounds off the bench in a 30‑point win over the Chicago Bulls, offering a promising start for the former No. 17 2024 Lakers draft pick who signed a two‑way deal after being waived. Brown’s comments highlight a willingness to look past stereotypes and evaluate Knecht’s offensive versatility, though he must still prove his defense to earn a regular rotation spot.
ClutchPoints outlines the 25 NBA stars most likely to be traded before the 2027 deadline, highlighting roster shake‑ups already brewing in the 2026‑27 season. The list includes veterans like Jr Jrue Holiday (Portland), Kristaps Porzingis and Draymond Green (Golden State), and Jimmy Butler (Warriors), whose age and expiring contracts make them trade bait. Front‑court assets such as Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento), Zach LaVine (Kings), and Zion Williamson (New Orleans) are also flagged as movable as teams shuffle for younger talent. The article notes emerging buyers—Chicago, Phoenix, Charlotte, and Dallas—while noting each player’s recent performance and contract status. Readers get a concise preview of potential blockbuster moves ahead of the 2027 trade deadline.
After a 34-17 loss to the Bears, Seattle Seahawks defensive star DeMarcus Lawrence tells reporters the defense is “right where we need to be,” despite the unit ranking last in red‑zone efficiency and allowing touchdowns on all four Bears trips inside the 20. Lawrence emphasized a collective, play‑by‑play approach and refused to single out the defense amid the team’s 4‑4 record following a Super Bowl win. He and the Seahawks aim to bounce back against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
D'Andre Swift scored three second half rushing touchdowns in Seattle, becoming the first Bear with three rushing scores in a half since Walter Payton in 1977. Inside a historic night.
Eight in‑season NFL trades have already hit the market ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Teams are split: struggling clubs swap talent for draft picks, while playoff hopefuls add firepower. Highlights include the Giants grabbing QB J.J. McCarthy, the Steelers sending CB Joey Porter Jr. to Dallas, the Ravens acquiring Pro Bowl C Cam Jurgens, and the Bears trading two first‑rounders for DT Jeffery Simmons. The Colts off‑loaded DT DeForest Buckner and G Quenton Nelson for future picks, and the Ravens are poised to add QB Jacoby Brissett after Lamar Jackson’s injury. The flurry of moves showcases a rapid front‑office scramble for postseason positioning.
NBA anti‑tanking reforms have reshaped the draft lottery, but early season results show many teams still flounder. Stephen Noh notes that six clubs sit at 1‑0, double last year’s count, with the Bulls, Jazz, Bucks and Kings all 1‑7 and Chicago posting a league‑worst –17.6 net rating. While the new rules may curb deliberate losing later in the year, they won’t instantly fix weak rosters. Noh points to bright spots—Memphis’s 6‑2 start and progress from Dallas, Washington and New Orleans—driven by health, development and smart additions. The lottery tweak can encourage better decisions, but it won’t create talent overnight.
The New York Mets are set to add Johnny Washington as a co‑hitting coach, according to sources cited by Joel Sherman. Washington, who most recently served as the Braves’ farm system hitting coordinator, replaces Jeff Albert’s former director‑of‑hitting role and will share duties with Troy Snitker and assistant Rafael Fernandez. Washington’s résumé includes stints as the Padres’ first‑base coach (2017‑18), their hitting coach (2019), a KBO hitting coach for the Hanwha Eagles (2021), the Cubs’ assistant hitting coach (2022), and the Angels’ hitting coach in 2023 before being dismissed earlier this year. The move signals the Mets’ push to revamp their offense for the 2026 season.
Friday’s NFL roster moves see the Bears put RB Zavier Scott on IR, while the Ravens shift gears by elevating LB Adisa Isaac, K Jake Moody and signing QB Austin Reed, then placing Tyler Huntley and Lamar Jackson on IR. The Chiefs add WR Bub Means, the Giants waive QB Jake Haener, and the Raiders swap TE Carter Runyon for WR Cody White. Practice squad signings span the Bills (Kader Kohou), Patriots (Kindle Vildor), Rams (Joshua Karty, David Long), Seahawks (Adrian Martinez, Jamie Sheriff) and more.
The Chicago Bulls are struggling on offense and need Matas Buzelis to embrace his instincts as a scorer to pull away from their destructive tendencies.
The New York Mets appoint Johnny Washington as co‑hitting coach alongside returning Troy Snitker, adding him to Andy Green’s staff. Washington spent 2026 as the Atlanta Braves’ minor‑league hitting coordinator after stints with the Padres, Cubs, Angels and a KBO team. He previously worked with Mets players Jared Young and Luis Torrens. The hire follows the Mets’ search for hitting help, with Kevin Long and John Mallee ruled out, and comes as the club finished near the league bottom in OPS and runs in 2026. Fellow assistants Rafael Fernandez and AJ Ellis also join the revamped coaching roster.
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong caps a historic 2026 season by becoming an NL MVP finalist after a breakout year that saw him lead MLB with a 9.8 WAR, 119 runs, 45 homers, a .570 slugging percentage and a .943 OPS, while also logging 107 RBIs and 41 steals. The surge builds on his 2025 All‑Star performance and reflects manager Craig Counsell’s mentorship, which Crow‑Armstrong credits for improving his mindset off the field. As Chicago eyes a deeper playoff run, the duo’s partnership will be pivotal heading into the 2027 offseason.
The Vikings announce Carson Wentz will start on Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills after Kyler Murray is sidelined with a hamstring injury. The blog weighs whether the change could benefit Minnesota, noting Wentz’s steady but unremarkable leadership in the first two wins—including a 9‑3 grind over Chicago—while highlighting that the team’s 6‑1 record relies more on a top‑ranked defense, special teams and turnovers than its offense. The author doubts Murray’s impact, suggesting the Vikings might not need a quarterback overhaul to stay competitive.
The Seattle Seahawks fall 34-17 to the Chicago Bears on Monday night, exposing a stark contrast between a solid overall defense and a disastrous red‑zone performance. Despite allowing the fifth‑fewest points league‑wide, Seattle ranks last in red‑zone efficiency, giving up touchdowns on all four Bears trips inside the 20. Defensive anchor DeMarcus Lawrence publicly accepts responsibility, saying he must tighten his gap awareness. With the team now three losses in four games, the Seahawks aim to rebound against the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday.
The Mets, fresh off a last‑place finish in the NL East, are targeting dominant free‑agent starter Tarik Skubal. With owner Steve Cohen poised to chase big names, the Dodgers traded Skubal last season and the Brewers swept them in the World Series. On the Mets Podcast, hosts Joe DeMayo and Sal Licata discuss their backup plans if Skubal signs elsewhere: veteran Michael King, who impressed in the Padres’ postseason, and reliable reliever‑turned‑starter Clay Holmes, known for his consistency with the Yankees, Mets and Cubs. The segment weighs each option as free agency heats up.
The Milwaukee Brewers, fresh off a World Series win, have three players and the team itself in contention for Silver Slugger honors. Jake Bauers (1B/utility), Brice Turang (2B) and Jackson Chourio (LF) are nominated after posting career‑best seasons—Bauers .266/.389/.874 with career highs in hits, doubles, HRs and RBIs; Turang .268 with 21 homers and 90 walks; Chourio 25 homers and a historic 20‑20‑20‑20 season before age 23. The Brewers also lead league‑wide in batting average (.258) and OBP (.341) and rank third in OPS (.744), sparking a tight race for the overall offensive team award against the Cubs, Dodgers and Nationals. If all three win, they’ll match the 1980 Brewers for most Silver Sluggers in a single season.
Four Chicago White Sox hitters—second baseman Chase Meidroth, third baseman Miguel Vargas, outfielder Tristan Peters and utility man Sam Antonacci—lead MLB as the most Silver Slugger finalists from any team. All four made the American League lists announced Thursday, and the Sox also vie for the Silver Slugger Team Award. Meidroth posted a .276 line with 16 homers, Vargas a career‑year .250 with 33 home runs and 93 RBIs, while rookies Peters and Antonacci contributed solid power and speed. Chicago topped the AL with 776 runs and 589 walks, reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2021. Winners are revealed Nov. 17.
Joe was out at One Buc Palace on Wednesday and saw Tristan Wirfs. Joe didn’t talk to the All-Pro left tackle, other than maybe to say hi, and that was about it. Wirfs was his typical jolly self, joking around […]
The Bears release their Week 9 injury report ahead of Sunday’s 7:20 p.m. CT showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Linebacker D’Marco Jackson (ankle) and guard Joe Thuney (rest) are listed as non‑participants. Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (groin) and left tackle Theo Benedet (shoulder) move up to limited practice, while T.J. Edwards returns to full participation after a personal absence. Running backs Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) and Zavier Scott (now on IR) remain out, and rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad stays limited. Jarrett’s upgrade is the key defensive development as Chicago prepares to face the league’s top rushing attack.
The Chicago Bears place running back Zavier Scott on injured reserve on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after a thumb injury forces him to miss at least four games. Scott, who was promoted from the practice squad nine days earlier and contributed on special teams in a recent win over Seattle, joins an already injury‑laden backfield that includes Kyle Monangai. The move leaves the Bears shorthanded as they prepare to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday night at Soldier Field.
The New England Patriots add depth to their secondary by signing cornerback Kindle Vildor to the practice squad, according to the NFL Transaction Wire. The 28‑year‑old, a 2020 fifth‑round pick of the Bears, has bounced around the league—stints with the Titans, Eagles, Lions (where he earned a $1.3 M one‑year deal for 2024), and Buccaneers—before joining New England in 2026. Vildor has already played five games for the Patriots, posting seven tackles, a tackle for loss, a pass defended and a forced fumble.
The Chicago Blackhawks face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6:00 p.m. CT at Benchmark International Arena. View it on CHSN (Chicago) or The Spot – Tampa Bay 66 (Tampa) and stream via the CHSN app, CHSN on Prime Video (Chicago), the Lightning app (Tampa) or ESPN+ out of market. Chicago, 4‑11‑1, is on a four‑game skid; Connor Bedard leads with 12 points, while Patrick Kane misses with an upper‑body injury. Tampa Bay, 9‑3‑2, is unbeaten at home; Nikita Kucherov tops the chart with 20 points. DraftKings lists the Lightning at -425 and the Blackhawks at +330.
The Chicago White Sox officially name 30‑year‑old Matt Roffe, a former Brewers scout who helped win the 2023 World Series, as their director of amateur scouting. Announced Thursday, the hire follows earlier reports and clarifies the role after GM Chris Getz had mentioned a “director of amateur acquisitions.” Roffe brings five seasons in Milwaukee, including a stint as assistant director of scouting, and prior experience with the Diamondbacks. He replaces Mike Shirley, who left after overseeing the 2026 draft that featured the largest bonus pool and first‑overall pick Roch Cholowsky. Roffe will lead the Sox’s 2027 draft strategy.
The Chicago Bears are facing new defensive line concerns after trading for Jeffery Simmons, with injuries leaving the interior thin.
The Los Angeles Dodgers secure three 2026 Silver Slugger nominations despite a late‑season slump. Third‑base finalist Max Muncy, at 35, posts a career‑high 29 homers, 76 RBIs and an .837 OPS, vying against Alex Bregman. Designated‑hitter Shohei Ohtani, limited by injuries, still hits 30 homers and 81 RBIs over 135 games, though his OPS drops below .900, facing Kyle Schwarber’s league‑leading 45 homers. The team itself is nominated for the Team Silver Slugger after a strong first half (111 wRC+, 204 homers, 801 runs) but loses momentum to the Chicago Cubs, who finish with the league’s top offense.