Pedro Martínez clinched his first NL Cy Young Award on Nov. 11, 1997, becoming the first Expos player and the first Dominican pitcher to win the honor. He posted a 17-8 record with a league‑best 1.90 ERA, 13 complete games, a 0.932 WHIP and 305 strikeouts—the first Latin American to surpass 300 Ks in a season. Despite the triumph, Montreal traded him to the Red Sox a week later. Martínez would later add two more Cy Youngs (1999, 2000) and enter the Hall of Fame in 2015, cementing his legacy as one of baseball’s all‑time greats.
New Raiders head coach/offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak and star tight end Brock Bowers have clicked instantly, with Kubiak calling the 2024 No. 13 overall pick a “football robot from heaven.” Despite missing the first two games with a knee injury, Bowers already boasts 41 receptions for 547 yards, ranking second among NFL tight ends in catches and leading the position with a 13.3‑yard average. On a 15‑game pace he could finish with 102 catches, 1,366 yards and 12 touchdowns, eclipsing his rookie record of 112 catches. Their partnership is set to drive even more explosive numbers.
The Coachella Valley Lakers appoint Will Iger—the son of new co‑owner Bob Iger—as the play‑by‑play voice for the 2026‑27 G League season. Iger brings experience from the Austin Spurs, Dallas Mavericks’ studio show “The Bounce,” and various other sports broadcasts. Former Lakers forward A.C. Green also returns as a game analyst. The hires follow the recent $12.5 billion sale of the Lakers to venture capitalist Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, pending final paperwork and league approval, as former owner Mark Walter navigates a federal probe and sells other sports assets.
In this edition of Arrowhead Pride’s “Let’s Argue” series, Mark Gunnels argues the Chiefs should trade for Jets wideout Garrett Wilson to give Patrick Mahomes a true No. 1 receiver and shore up the offensive line, rather than overhauling the entire roster. He notes the Jets may demand two first‑round picks due to dead‑money concerns, but stresses the move could keep Kansas City in the Super Bowl conversation while seeding is a bigger worry than playoff qualification, which the team currently holds an 84% chance of making.
Michigan State’s next week is packed with action across five sports. Football travels to Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 PM ET to face Michigan (MSU 2‑6, 0‑5 Big Ten) on Peacock, with a +13.5 line. Women’s basketball hosts Toledo on Saturday at 2 PM ET (ESPN+), then travels to Oakland on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 PM ET (BTN+). Men’s basketball meets Duke on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 PM ET in Chicago (ESPN). Hockey plays Boston University Friday, Nov. 6 (7 PM) and Saturday, Nov. 7 (4:30 PM) at Munn Arena (BTN+), then heads to Notre Dame Thursday, Nov. 12 (7 PM) on Peacock. Soccer’s Big Ten semifinals and quarterfinals also air Sunday on BTN/BTN+.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a few things to sort out as their season continues to unfold. The NHL club wants more consistent performances from its top players, while also…
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A looming MLB lockout throws the 2027 salary‑arbitration timeline into uncertainty for the Dodgers. Normally the exchange date lands in early January, but with the CBA set to expire Dec. 1, deals may be delayed far beyond that deadline. The article lists six arbitration‑eligible Dodgers—including Brock Stewart, Jake Cousins, Alex Call, Emmet Sheehan, Gavin Stone and rookie Super‑Two Andy Pages—and compares projection figures from MLB Trade Rumors, Cot’s Baseball Contracts, and Just Baseball. Pages, fresh off an All‑Star year and a Gold Glove nod, could command a sizable raise. Injured pitchers Stewart and Cousins also feature, with their 2026 salaries ranging from $800K to $1.3 M and projected 2027 earnings up to $5.6 M.
The Los Angeles Chargers enter Week 9 at 0-7, still the NFL’s only winless team, as they prepare to host the 2-5 Houston Texans at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2026. Despite a recent loss to the Rams and a stagnant 8% confidence rating in a Reacts poll, the Chargers hope to halt their losing streak. Kickoff is 1:05 pm PT, with the game airing on CBS and streaming via Paramount Plus.
Shilo Sanders, the brother of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, posted a video criticizing reporters for their "messy questions" while watching his brother's Wednesday press conference.
One first-quarter decision is the one Geno Auriemma keeps coming back to after Michigan's upset. #GoBlue
LSU women’s basketball shatters a Division I record on Thursday, beating Texas Southern 131-22 for a 109‑point margin—the largest ever, eclipsing Baylor’s 2016 win. The Tigers ripped off a 50‑0 run, including a 40‑0 second‑quarter stretch, while holding the Tigers to just 13% shooting and forcing 38 turnovers. Freshman Anna Minaeva led LSU with 21 points, and five teammates scored in double figures. The game also honored former LSU star Angel Reese, now WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. The loss drops Texas Southern to 0‑2 and highlights the tough “money‑game” gaps HBCU programs face.
Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 7 A pair of Hall of Fame teammates both hit big milestones on this date. Nov. 6 was also…
The LA Lakers are experiencing the version of Quentin Grimes that the Philadelphia 76ers were desperate to avoid.
Mike Brown’s Knicks boast a deep but confusing guard corps, turning their bench depth into a rotation headache. After Jalen Brunson, the team juggles Tyler Kolek, Jose Alvarado, Deuce McBride, Jordan Clarkson and Landry Shamet, each offering different strengths but also glaring flaws—defensive lapses, inconsistent shooting or erratic minutes. With only Shamet averaging over 18 bench minutes and others fluctuating between 9 and 17, the coach faces tough decisions about cutting minutes from starters Mikal Bridges or Josh Hart. The volatile guard mix could become a liability as the season progresses.
The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Anaheim Ducks by a score of 5-4 at Rogers Place on Thursday (Nov. 5) night. Edmonton’s Evan Bouchard, Leon Draisiatl, Kasperi Kapanen and Connor…
On Nov. 5, the New Jersey Devils hosted the St. Louis Blues for their first matchup of the 2026-27 season. The Devils came out of the gate strong, with the first and…
The Falcons, now 3‑5 and tied for last in the NFC South, face a must‑win against the high‑powered Bengals in Week 9’s Madrid showdown. Cincinnati boasts the league’s second‑best scoring offense, led by QB Joe Burrow and the Ja’Marr Chase‑Tee Higgins duo, but ranks near the bottom in rushing. Atlanta’s defense hopes to exploit that weakness with a fully healthy secondary (A.J. Terrell, C.J. Henderson, Billy Bowman) and the return of edge rusher James Pearce Jr. Offensively, rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. must rebound from a rainy loss, while Bijan Robinson offers a potential “takeover” against a vulnerable Bengals run defense. The game hinges on the Falcons’ ability to limit Burrow’s passing and capitalize on their own scoring chances.
The former UFC champion has finally opened up about his brutal injury and revealed when, and who, he will fight next.
The Los Angeles Rams rank third in NFL passing yards but have struggled to move the ball through their secondary receivers over the past two games, especially after Davante Adams landed on IR. Rookie wideout CJ Daniels, a 2026 sixth‑round pick from Liberty, LSU and Miami, is being touted as the answer. At 6’2”, 202 lb., he boasts zero drops in his senior year, 75.6% contested‑catch rate and solid blocking, though his speed is average (4.58 sec 40‑yard). With the Rams' cap at only $8K, Sean McVay may have to rely on Daniels to revive a drowsy passing attack.
The Arizona Cardinals finalize the trade of veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore receives Brissett plus a 2027 fifth‑round pick, while Arizona gets a 2027 fourth‑rounder and a 2028 seventh‑rounder, and covers $2.7 million of Brissett’s salary after his trade demand following a benching. The move clears roster space for the Cardinals’ new coach, and gives Brissett a fresh start in Baltimore.
Kevin O’Connell announces Carson Wentz will start Monday night against the Bills while Kyler Murray sits with a hamstring strain. A Wentz victory could spark a quarterback controversy in Minnesota, especially after Murray’s inconsistent play against the Lions. The game pits the Bills’ league‑leading 33.3‑point offense against the Vikings’ top‑ranked defense (13.3 points allowed). The article outlines three keys for a Vikings win: win the turnover battle (Vikes are +7, Bills –2), dominate time of possession and third‑down conversions, and establish a balanced ground game. A strong Wentz performance may cement his role while the defense aims to keep the NFC North lead.
The Bears enter the 2027 draft without a first‑round pick after trading it (and a future 2028 pick) to the Titans for All‑Pro DT Jeffery Simmons, who shone in a win over the Seahawks. With cornerback Jaylon Johnson likely to be released and Tyrique Stevenson facing free agency, Chicago’s top need is a new CB, landing Zabien Brown from Alabama in the second round. In round three they target interior pass‑rusher Mateen Ibirogba, a former edge player now at Texas Tech. A fifth‑round pick from the Falcons, Antwan Raymond of Rutgers, offers depth at running back. The mock outlines how Chicago could rebuild its defense and add skill‑position depth without a first‑rounder.
Albert Breer floated a Lions trade for Jordyn Brooks, but Miami has every reason to say no. #OnePride
Dodgers hitting coach Aaron Bates is exiting the organization after a 12‑year tenure that included three World Series titles (2020, 2024, 2025). Though offered a multi‑year deal, negotiations fell apart, making his departure a surprise amid plans to keep the staff intact. Bates, 42, transitioned from a brief MLB playing stint (4‑for‑11 in 2009) to coaching in 2015, rising from minor‑league hitting coordinator to joint major‑league hitting coach with Robert Van Scoyoc in 2023. His exit leaves the Dodgers weighing whether to add another hitting coach or promote from within.