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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.
The Chicago Bulls made a shocking decision when they traded both Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White. It sure seems Josh Giddey was the wrong player to keep.
Sydney Taylor’s breakout EuroCup performances – 55 points in two games, 35‑point and 38‑point outbursts – finally earned her a spot with the Chicago Sky, where she scored 27 points in her fifth WNBA game and became an All‑Rookie pick. The article argues that she, along with two other EuroLeague/EUrocup standouts, deserve another look from WNBA clubs in 2027. It highlights Shyanne Sellers (UMCS Lublin), who now averages nearly 18 points on 50% shooting in EuroLeague Women, and mentions other recent European imports like Pauline Astier (NY Liberty) and Valériane Ayayi (Phoenix Mercury). With the Golden State Valkyries winning by depth, the piece urges teams to scout hidden talent overseas.
Warren Hacker, the forgotten right‑hander who epitomized 1950s Cubs baseball, earns No. 99 on Bleed Cubbie Blue’s Top 100 list. After joining Chicago in 1948, he broke out in 1952 with a 15‑9 record, 2.58 ERA, 12 complete games and led MLB with a 0.958 WHIP, finishing 22nd in MVP voting as the Cubs posted a rare .500 season. Injuries and poor support turned him into a liability, and he set a franchise record by allowing 38 home runs in 1955—a mark still standing despite Shōta Imanaga’s 2026 challenge. Traded to Cincinnati after the 1956 season, Hacker faded out of the majors by 1961, later coaching in the minors. He posted a 13.5 bWAR for Chicago before passing away in 2002.
The Westchester Knicks kick off their 2026-27 G League campaign tonight against the Maine Celtics, fielding a mix of two-way contracts, a fan favorite, and promising prospects. Highlights include former #17 2024 first‑round pick Dalton Knecht, who debuted with 10 points for the New York Knicks and hopes to earn more minutes, sharpshooter Tyler "Silent K" Nickel (47th overall, Vanderbilt) looking to cement a perimeter role, and undrafted guard Jaden Akins, a defensive specialist from Michigan State now on a two‑way deal. The roster offers the Knicks a low‑risk pipeline for development while players can appear in up to 50 NBA games.
The Chicago Bears could land $58 million cornerback Alontae Taylor in a low-cost trade proposal that reunites him with Dennis Allen.
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says Sunday’s clash with Barcelona will be a "special game" for striker Julian Alvarez, who spent the summer courting a move to the Catalan side before Atletico refused to sell him. After publicly apologising to fans for the failed transfer, Alvarez faces his former suitors, and Cerezo urges him to focus on scoring for Atletico while the club targets a top‑eight finish in the Champions League. He also hinted at a blunt reply if Barcelona chief Joan Laporta asks about Alvarez in person.
It's never too early to look ahead to next summer's NBA Draft - one that could see the Atlanta Hawks adding to their impressive young core.
McDavid had a goal and three assists but the Oilers lost 5-4 to the Ducks Thursday.
Ayo Dosunmu has been an ideal fit with the Timberwolves since he arrived at last season's trade deadline, and he's reached another level this season.
Wendell Carter Jr. could be the versatile center solution the Raptors need, and the Magic might be getting ready to trade him soon.
The wait is almost over as North Carolina women's basketball is set to open its home slate on Wednesday night against NC Central with 18 home games on deck for the Tar Heels with various promotions throughout the 2026-27 season at Carmichael.
Michigan announces its “Big Game Blues” uniform for Saturday’s rivalry against Michigan State. The Wolverines will wear an all‑blue ensemble—blue jerseys, pants and blue accents—continuing the look popularized in recent Ohio State matchups. Fans are urged to join the “Blue Out” by dressing in blue. The article includes a tweet preview and highlights the cold‑weather, big‑game feel of the traditional uniform.
Sportico’s weekly transactions wire highlights Olympic legend Michael Phelps joining talent agency The Familie as he expands his business portfolio. The roundup also covers recent personnel moves, new partnerships, product launches, and acquisition deals shaping the sports business landscape this week.
Brandon Aiyuk is expected to report to the 49ers facility on Friday, but the likelihood of an immediate transaction seems awfully small.
Men's Basketball is back in action at Stegeman! Get ready for tipoff and check out the official digital game program! The digital game program contains information about the season as well as the upcoming game.
After two losses to the undermanned Thunder, the Cavaliers face real questions about James Harden's decline, his $97 million contract and Donovan Mitchell.
Jimmy Herget’s 2026 campaign spirals from a promising start to a 5.70 ERA and 0‑6 record, raising doubts beyond his stats. After a stellar 2.48 ERA in 2025, the right‑hander logged 51 appearances (3 starts) for Colorado, posting a 1.53 WHIP but battling personal life changes, a paternity leave, bereavement leave, and a shoulder impingement. Early April he shone, striking out Ramón Laureano, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill in 14 pitches, yet a mid‑May slump and a July‑August run of six outings yielded 13 earned runs in 4.1 innings. New cutter usage and a missing slider contributed to inconsistency. The piece ranks Herget at the bottom of the Rockies’ 2026 WAR list (0.1 rWAR), highlighting the challenges that marred his season.
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors head into a November 7 showdown with the UTEP Miners as 9.5‑point favorites on FS1. After a breakout 56‑21 win over Northern Illinois—featuring QB Micah Alejado’s 323 passing yards and three TDs and RB DeVon Rice’s three scores—Coach Timmy Chang hopes the offense can sustain momentum and keep bowl hopes alive. UTEP, mired in a six‑game losing streak and ranked last in scoring offense, relies on backup QB Raymond Moore III’s 6.9 yards per carry. Key matchups include linebacker Wynden Ho’ohuli vs. Moore and tackle Dean Briski vs. pass‑rusher Sterling Miles.
The Detroit Tigers unveil their 2027 coaching staff, adding Kyle Hudson as first‑base and baserunning coach and former Astros catcher Martín Maldonado as quality coach. Long‑time catcher coach Ryan Sienko expands to bullpen duties after Juan Nieves departs, while the existing trio of hitting coaches—Michael Brdar, Cody Asche and Lance Zawadski—remain. Scott Peters joins as medical director and Jeremiah Randall returns as head athletic trainer. Bench coach George Lombard and third‑base coach Billy Boyer also stay on, completing a mostly intact staff under manager A.J. Hinch.
A recent Reacts survey of Jacksonville Jaguars fans reveals the Buffalo Bills as the team most feared in the AFC. The Bills, tied with the 49ers and Vikings at 6‑1, lead the league with 33.3 points per game and eliminated Jacksonville in last season’s playoffs. Despite 93% of fans believing the Jags are on the right track, odds to win Super Bowl LXI have fluctuated, dropping to +950 after Week 8. The article also encourages fans to join polls and discussions via the SB Nation app.
Amid a bleak 2026 Philadelphia Eagles campaign, a ten‑minute mini‑doc released on the team's socials offers a bright spot: quarterback Jalen Hurts interviews legendary broadcaster Merrill Reese on his 50‑year career. Hurts respectfully probes Reese about his start, iconic calls and the team's history, while clips of Hurts' Super Bowl heroics play in the background. The piece highlights Reese’s deep ties to the franchise and Hurts’ commitment to legacy, providing a nostalgic break from the season’s injuries and struggles. Fans receive a rare glimpse of the duo’s mutual admiration and a reminder of past glories.
Notre Dame gets a bye. Kentucky gets left out. Let the arguments begin.
The Cleveland Browns promote defensive tackle Sam Kamara from their practice squad to the active roster for Week 9, according to Ian Rapoport. The 28‑year‑old, an undrafted Stony Brook graduate who debuted with the Chicago Bears, has been with Cleveland since October 2022, shuffling between practice and active lists. In the 2026 season he’s logged three games, 10 tackles and three tackles for loss, prompting the latest roster move.
The simulation gives a first-hand look at how terrifying the flight was.
The Buffalo Sabres will place forward Ryan McLeod on a healthy scratch after his defensive lapse in the third period cost them a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Nov. 6, 2026. McLeod lost a zone faceoff, letting center Shane Pinto find a rebound that opened the door for Ottawa’s second late goal, sealing the win. Struggling all season with just one goal, three points and a team-worst –7 rating, McLeod’s benching signals a shake‑up in Buffalo’s defensive lineup.