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In honor of its nine decades of operation as hockey’s premier professional development league, the American Hockey League has announced a group of 18 new inductees into the AHL Hall of Fame as a special 90th Anniversary Class.
The 21-year-old Filipina has enjoyed a successful 2026 season, but she is aware that there are several things she needs to work on.
With the NFL trade deadline looming, former Steelers guard Willie Colon says Pittsburgh should zero in on a specific position to bolster its 6‑2 record. On the team’s bye week, he outlines the roster gap that could be filled before the deadline, explaining why this upgrade is crucial for a playoff push.
As MLB free agency opens, the Dodgers’ top priority is re‑signing former Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, but analysts say the club remains a World Series contender even without him. Harold Reynolds named Los Angeles his 2027 pick, noting the team’s deep pitching staff and overall talent. Despite a NLCS loss to Milwaukee that halted their back‑to‑back title run, the Dodgers’ payroll flexibility under Mark Walter keeps them among the league’s strongest rosters, ready to chase another championship.
Arizona’s Gabriel Moreno and Corbin Carroll earn National League Silver Slugger finalist nods. Moreno posts a career‑best .311 average, .874 OPS, 16 homers and leads all qualified catchers in batting average, OBP and OPS over 130 games. Carroll, a three‑time finalist, drops to a .239 average but belts 22 homers, adds a league‑leading 17 triples, 33 doubles and 21 steals, becoming the first player with multiple 20‑20‑15 seasons. Both players helped keep the Diamondbacks in the hunt, and the winners are announced on Nov. 17.
The Portland Trail Blazers bench guard Vit Krejci suffers a lower‑leg fracture after his seventh game of the season, sparking debate over his future with the team. Acquired in February for Duop Reath and two second‑round picks, Krejci entered Portland with a career 38.9% three‑point rate, highlighted by a 43.7% clip in 2024‑25. However, his shooting has plummeted to 28.8% in 2025‑26, despite logging comparable minutes and attempts. The article explores how fluctuating role, rhythm, and a mismatch between his multi‑skill offensive style and a catch‑and‑shoot role may explain the decline, concluding that his recovery and fit remain uncertain.
The Green Bay Packers are weighing a bold move before the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 10, with analysts suggesting a bid for future Hall of Famer Khalil Mack. Mack, 35, has posted 21 tackles, three sacks and 11 pressures in seven games for the 0-7 Chargers and is on a one‑year contract that could expire after the season. Packers coach Matt LaFleur could use Mack’s pass‑rushing talent to cover Micah Parsons’ absence and strengthen a defense eyeing a Super Bowl run. The trade, if completed before Green Bay’s bye week, would give Mack time to learn the system ahead of a pivotal Thanksgiving Eve clash with the Los Angeles Rams.
The Calgary Flames announce a goaltending shuffle on Thursday: Arsenii Sergeev is sent down to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers, while Devin Cooley returns from injury reserve after a shoulder crash on Oct. 28 against Edmonton. Cooley missed a week and likely won’t start the Friday home game vs. Anaheim, but could be back by Sunday’s matchup with Philadelphia. In his absence, Dustin Wolf posted two wins and an OT loss. The moves leave the Flames with a 23‑man roster (2 goalies, 7 defensemen, 14 forwards) and keep Jonathan Huberdeau and Sam Honzek on IR.
ClutchPoints reviews *Godzilla Minus Zero*, the 2026 sequel to 2023’s *Minus One*. Set in post‑World War II Japan, the film pits a war‑torn nation against King Ghidorah, using Godzilla as a stark metaphor for conflict. Director Takashi Yamazaki blends spectacular CGI—praised as the best visual work in the franchise—with a surprisingly heartfelt human story starring Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe and Hidetaka Yoshioka. While the script can feel convoluted, the balance of monster action and war‑driven drama feels timely and emotionally resonant, earning the review’s headline: "War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing."
Entering Week 9, NFL viewership rebounds, up 3% year‑over‑year with an average of 18.4 million viewers through Week 8. The surge ties to Nielsen’s new co‑viewing metrics and a slate of close games—71 decided by eight points or fewer and 38 decided in the final minutes, both season‑highs. CBS leads with a 5% rise to 19.6 million viewers, while Thursday Night Football on Prime Video averages 17.6 million and Monday Night Football on ESPN jumps 22% from last year. The most‑watched games feature the Chiefs on CBS, drawing over 28 million viewers, followed by Fox’s Commanders‑Cowboys and 49ers‑Seahawks matchups.
After another big loss, veteran James Harden called out the Cleveland Cavaliers and urged them to get it together, and we're not even 10 games into the season.
Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes is knocking on the door of superstardom, but he's still his own roadblock on the path to it.
Ben Johnson acknowledges the Bears running game remains inconsistent despite three straight wins and a convincing victory over Seattle.
Pettersson is producing at a point-per-game pace for the first time since his contract extension, but is it legit?
College students can apply by Jan. 31, 2027 for the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2027 Frank and Peggy Steele Internship Program, a paid summer placement in Cooperstown. The program offers hands‑on experience in fields such as Archives, Communications, Data Analysis, Curatorial, Multimedia, Social Media, and Special Events, and includes networking with baseball’s top personalities during Hall of Fame Weekend and the Induction Ceremony. Eligible applicants must be in a bachelor’s or master’s program (sophomore or higher) or recent May graduates. Applications are submitted online at baseballhall.org/intern with a cover letter and résumé.
Venezuelan right‑hander Eiberson Castellano spent 2026 climbing the Colorado Rockies ladder, posting a 4‑2 record with a 2.72 ERA in Double‑A before earning Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week honors after a six‑scoreless‑inning Triple‑A debut. A week later the Rockies called him up, and he appeared in a 23‑9 win over the Athletics, delivering three shutout innings in his lone MLB outing. Despite a solid minor‑league showing, he posted a 6.49 ERA over 15 appearances (3 starts) for Albuquerque and was outrighted, clearing waivers on Nov. 3 and entering free agency.
The San Francisco 49ers need help at edge rusher and Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh could help them out by trading Jermaine Johnson.
After a sixth straight loss, the Phoenix Suns sit 1‑5 and are scrambling for identity. Coach Frank Vogel’s plan hinged on developing young big Khaman Maluach after Mark Williams’ shoulder surgery, yet Maluach is being pulled early in games. He started all six games, averaging 7.2 points, 6.0 rebounds in 19.4 minutes, but has not played a single fourth‑quarter minute in the last three contests, exiting midway through the third against Portland, Denver and Golden State. The Suns, ranked 29th in rebounds (39.5 per game) and dead‑last in rebounding percentage (45.3%), lose an interior presence each time he leaves, contributing to their inability to secure possessions and wins.
Mexico’s 21‑player roster for the FIFA U‑17 World Cup in Doha (Nov 19–Dec 13) features two MLS prospects who have chosen the Mexican side over the United States. FC Dallas forward Da’vian Kimbrough, a 16‑year‑old dual‑national with one goal in seven MLS NEXT Pro games and a strong record for Mexico’s youth teams, opts for El Tri, sparking Real Madrid interest. Houston Dynamo’s 16‑year‑old Matthew Arana, who debuted in MLS at 15, also commits to Mexico, having already logged eight first‑team appearances. Both join other MLS‑based talents like Colorado Rapids midfielder Jonathan de la Fuente Trancoso and San Jose Earthquakes keeper Marcelo Ávalos, highlighting MLS’s growing role in Mexico’s youth pipeline.
Colby Covington suffers a shocking 43‑second submission loss to lightweight grappler Raul Rosas Jr. at a Hype Fighting event in Italy, tapping to a rear‑naked choke despite a size advantage. Former UFC champion Kamaru Usman and fellow former champion Henry Cejudo lambaste the defeat, questioning Covington’s upcoming bout against Khamzat Chimaev at RAF Abu Dhabi. Usman highlights the stark difference between wrestling and jiu‑jitsu, while Cejudo mocks Covington’s “King of Miami” persona, warning his reputation is at stake if he can’t rebound.
Despite the rumors, the Denver Nuggets cannot let Nikola Jokic go anywhere.
Manchester United eye 18‑year‑old FC Twente defender Ruud Nijstad, but Barcelona may outbid them as the transfer race heats up. Nijstad, rated as a €40 million prospect, has drawn interest from Bayern Munich and other European clubs. Barcelona reportedly rejected an €8 million bid and could return with an offer around €25 million, while Twente aims to extend his contract through 2029 and keep his value high. United must decide quickly if they want to secure the long‑term defensive talent before the competition intensifies.
Linebackers coach Alex Whittingham says Michigan’s new roster is soaking up the intensity of the Paul Bunyan Trophy clash. He credits former Michigan lineman Jon Jansen for briefing the staff, and highlights graduate transfer Aisea Moa’s insider view from his recent stint at MSU. Whittingham also draws on his own rivalry pedigree—from beating BYU in Utah’s “Holy War” to NFL showdowns between the Chiefs and Raiders—while noting a chaotic 2018 Raiders‑Chiefs game where a busted restroom flooded the locker room. Fired up for Saturday night, he says the preparation is shaping the team’s excitement for the rivalry game.
Micah Parsons, the Packers' four‑time All‑Pro pass rusher, returned to practice on Wednesday and kept training Thursday, marking a key milestone in his recovery from a torn ACL and meniscus suffered last season. While Green Bay isn’t expected to activate him for the upcoming game against the New England Patriots, the team is using the full 21‑day window to get him game‑ready, eyeing a possible debut in Week 12 versus the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 25. At 5‑3 and still in the NFC playoff hunt, Parsons’ return could boost Green Bay’s defense for the stretch run.