Reliever Chris Martin announces his retirement after an 11‑year MLB career. The 40‑year‑old right‑hander, who last pitched for the Texas Rangers before being released in August, logged a 19‑25 record, 3.53 ERA, 16 saves and a career‑best 1.05 ERA with the Boston Red Sox in 2023, earning a fifth‑place Cy Young vote. Martin’s résumé includes a World Series ring with the Atlanta Braves (2021), stints with the Dodgers, Cubs, Yankees, Rockies and a two‑year spell in Japan. His final season was marred by shoulder issues and a 9.00 ERA in 16 games for Texas.
Despite flurry of speculation, the Dallas Cowboys never fielded trade offers for star receiver George Pickens ahead of the NFL deadline, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Pickens, who is playing on the franchise tag and reportedly happy in Dallas, showed no interest in a move, while teams balked at the price for a high‑end target. With the Cowboys sitting 4-5 and facing playoff uncertainty, questions remain about his future and whether the club can afford both Pickens and CeeDee Lamb, but the recent buzz was simply noise.
The New York Giants sit atop the NFC East with a 5‑2‑1 record heading into Week 10, but three hot‑button issues fuel overreactions. Critics claim they’re a ‘fraudulent’ division leader because none of their wins came against teams with winning records, yet the Giants have already upset the Cowboys and Texans and excel in one‑score games. Another backlash targets GM Joe Schoen for not trading for a running back, despite offers for Jonathan Taylor and interest in Bijan Robinson, arguing the ground game’s sub‑90‑yard output hurts playoff hopes. Finally, some predict a 2027 QB battle between rookie J.J. McCarthy and Jaxson Dart, though the article deems it premature until the season ends.
Mike Tomlin addresses his NFL coaching future as Mike Florio discusses a hypothetical Dallas Cowboys fit and Jerry Jones' comments on coaching salaries.
Former All‑Star DeMarcus Cousins praises 19‑year‑old Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg as the NBA’s future face, saying the young star still has room to grow. Cousins highlighted Flagg’s 43‑point, 10‑rebound, six‑assist, three‑steal line in Dallas’ 125‑122 win over Indiana, noting his versatility and clutch fourth‑quarter scoring. While the league searches for its next icon, the Mavericks focus on Flagg’s ability to make critical plays in tight games, a quality Cousins says sets him apart from peers. The endorsement underscores Flagg’s rising profile as a potential franchise centerpiece.
The Utah Jazz suffer another setback as forward Lauri Markkanen fractures his right hand, a non‑displaced break that will keep him out for at least a month. The injury, revealed after a loss to the Dallas Mavericks, adds to the team's growing woes, which already include absences for Jaren Jackson Jr., Jusuf Nurkic, and Keyonte George. With bench players like Svi Mykhailiuk, Isaiah Collier, and Brice Sensabaugh unable to fill the void, the Jazz's record remains poor, though they stay in play‑in contention. The team now hopes George returns soon to bolster the struggling roster.
Nineteen‑year‑old Cooper Flagg is turning heads early in his sophomore season, joining a tiny elite that includes Luka Dončić and LeBron James by averaging at least 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. In 11 games (10 starts) he posts 25.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 6.9 assists, 2.2 steals, shoots 50% overall (61.2% true shooting) and 90.3% from the line. Flagg excels inside, converting 66.7% of restricted‑area shots and 57.4% from the non‑restricted paint, while also hitting 48.8% of his mid‑range attempts—an almost Durant‑like efficiency. The Mavericks are 7‑4 on a tough schedule, and if Flagg expands his three‑point game, he could become unstoppable.
The Dallas Cowboys confirm wide receiver George Picked is back on the field after a hamstring/shoulder issue that sidelined him against the Colts. Pickens participated in individual drills at practice on Saturday, putting him in the lineup for Sunday’s home game against the NFC top‑seed San Francisco 49ers (kickoff 4:25 p.m. ET). Despite trade rumors and a stalled contract dispute, he remains with Dallas for the rest of the season. The 49ers, fresh from acquiring Keenan Allen, pose a major test for the Cowboys’ defense.
Micah Parsons' latest update brings another concern for the Green Bay Packers as they monitor his progress toward a return.
The trade deadline fallout sees three NFL storylines: The Washington Commanders field multiple offers for cornerback Mike Sainristil but will only deal him for a quality pick, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. In Dallas, WR George Pickens receives no trade inquiries and remains content with the Cowboys. Minnesota’s Vikings, after a Monday night loss, intensify talks with the Raiders and ultimately land QB Kirk Cousins. Initial offers start at a conditional fifth‑rounder, rising to a hard third‑round pick with the Raiders also assuming Cousins’ $10 million roster bonus. The deal is sealed after Cousins talks with head coach Kevin O’Connell.
The Dallas Mavericks needed a culture change and a college coach who isn't afraid to hold their players accountable, and Dusty May has been all of that and more.
Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer defends the team's inactivity at the NFL trade deadline, saying it reflects confidence in the roster and that the best football is still ahead. The Cowboys sit 4-5 after a narrow road win over the Indianapolis Colts, a game in which Dak Prescott led a last‑minute touchdown to stave off a comeback. Despite fan frustration and a lagging NFC East race behind the New York Giants, owner Jerry Jones remains optimistic that keeping the current roster, including the underperforming Joey Porter Jr. trade, will close the gap.
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen suffers two nondisplaced fractures in his right hand, sidelining him after the Friday loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The team will reassess his status in four weeks. The injury, initially thought to be a sprained wrist, adds to Utah's early‑season woes—they're 1‑10 and also missing frontcourt starter Jaren Jackson Jr., who has a torn MCL with a six‑to‑eight‑week outlook. Markkanen, 29, is averaging 18.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 38.9% overall and 39.7% from three this season.
Colin Cowherd mocks the 49ers’ latest trade, calling the acquisition of veteran WR Keenan Allen a “commitment to the bit” after the team added him from the Colts to shore up a WR corps hit by injuries, especially to Mike Evans. Cowherd notes Allen’s injury history but suggests he could still offer elite down‑field skills if he stays healthy, joining Deebo Samuel, George Kittle and a healthy Evans for QB Brock Purdy. The 49ers sit atop the NFC, eyeing a first‑round bye, and will debut Allen on Sunday versus the Dallas Cowboys.
In a roundtable hosted by Blogging The Boys, Dallas Cowboys analysts dissect a game where the team racked up 14 penalties for 153 yards, sparking firestorm criticism of head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s lack of discipline enforcement. Panelists blame both coaching culture and inconsistent officiating, citing repeated pass‑interference and pre‑snap infractions, including a bizarre flag on a non‑uniformed player. Amid the controversy, they praise the Cowboys’ defensive stand against the Colts—holding Jonathan Taylor to 46 yards and limiting Indianapolis to three third‑down conversions—as possibly the season’s most complete performance, while urging consistency ahead of the upcoming clash with the 49ers.
The Daily Norseman breaks down the Minnesota Vikings' coaching dilemma as the team leans on veteran QB Kirk Cousins while offensive struggles persist. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores has the league's top defense, but head coach Kevin O'Connell (KOC) faces criticism for juggling nine different starters and a 65% win rate. The article weighs the odds of O'Connell’s dismissal, potential trade value – citing interest from the Commanders, Cowboys, Colts, Chargers and Jets – and the possibility of promoting Flores to head coach. It also previews the upcoming Packers clash, noting Green Bay’s surge to 28 points and 371 yards per game.
On Sunday, Week 10 pits the Dallas Cowboys against the San Francisco 49ers in a clash the blog calls the “football viewing experience of a root canal.” The 49ers, led by Kyle Shanahan, have dominated recent Cowboys matchups and look strong this season, while Dallas struggles despite a recent win. Off‑season trades link the teams: Osa Odighizuwa now plays for San Francisco and Dee Winters for Dallas, and former 49ers staffer Nick Sorensen serves as the Cowboys’ special‑teams coordinator. The article previews penalties, defensive trends, and betting odds for the showdown.
The Minnesota Timberwolves, sitting 8-3 in the 2026-27 season despite Anthony Edwards' recent knee injury, add former SEC Player of the Year Johni Broome on a two‑way contract. Broome, the 35th overall pick in the 2025 draft and ex‑Auburn star who helped reach the Final Four, spent last season with the 76ers before a brief Clippers stint. His size and rim‑finishing aim to bolster a frontcourt that often struggles with Gobert's misplays, as the Wolves prepare for a Thursday night game against the Dallas Mavericks.
The San Francisco 49ers closed the NFL trade deadline by acquiring veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Indianapolis Colts, but they almost added Denver Broncos Pro Bowl tight end Evan Engram, according to ESPN reporters. Engram, who has 17 catches for 169 yards and a touchdown this season, remained in Denver’s roster as the Broncos feared losing depth. Allen, a six‑time Pro Bowler, arrives on a 7‑1 49ers squad plagued by WR injuries, bringing 40 catches, 351 yards and a score to boost Brock Purdy’s aerial attack before the Cowboys matchup Sunday.
While Naji Marshall's scoring numbers have declined for the Dallas Mavericks, his overall impact on winning has grown due to his improved defense and increased playmaking responsibilities.
The 40-year-old made 16 appearances in 2026 with the Rangers
Charles Robinson and Mike Fisher on the cap room Dallas kept, two possible extensions and the race to catch the Giants.
The Buffalo Bills add former seventh‑round pick guard Nick Broeker to their practice squad while cutting cornerback A.J. Woods. Broeker, 26, was drafted in 2023, spent time with the Texans, Steelers and Cowboys, and appeared in nine games for Houston in 2024. The move updates the Bills' practice roster, which now includes QB Shane Buechele, RB Frank Gore and several defensive backs. The transaction was announced on November 11, 2026.
Ex-Los Angeles Lakers wing Max Christie is becoming less and less important to what the Dallas Mavericks are doing.
The Dallas Cowboys head into Week 10 after a 27‑23 win over the Colts to face a 7‑1 San Francisco 49ers team that leads the NFC. The 49ers average 29.4 points while allowing just 19.5, and they rolled past the Raiders 38‑17 with five forced turnovers. Quarterback Brock Purdy is at his peak, posting a 69.1% completion rate, 1,980 yards, 17 TDs and a 109.8 passer rating, plus 201 rushing yards. Coach Kyle Shanahan’s balanced attack features 1,082 rushing yards (4.6 yd/carry) led by Christian McCaffrey (457 yd, nine TDs) and a versatile passing corps with George Kittle, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and newcomer Keenan Allen. Dallas must stay disciplined, pressure Purdy and tackle well to contain a multi‑dimensional offense.