Jayson Tatum leads the Boston Celtics to a crushing 119‑80 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in the Emirates NBA Cup on Nov. 6, 2026. Tatum scores 34 points, firing from deep and prompting a 39‑point rout that secures the Celtics’ second group‑stage win and bolsters their NBA Cup run. The game highlights include a dominant 3‑point blitz, strong guard play from Payton Pritchard despite an eye injury, and coach Joe Mazzulla’s supportive bench moments. Meanwhile, former Celtic Kristaps Porzingis announces he is stepping away from the NBA to focus on his health.
Jayson Tatum erupts for 39 points as the Boston Celtics rout the Charlotte Hornets 119‑80 in an NBA Cup group‑stage blowout on Nov. 6, 2026. The win marks the Celtics’ second victory and bolsters their deep‑run hopes, highlighted by a three‑point barrage and dominant interior play. In related news, former Celtic forward Kristaps Porzingis announces he is stepping away from the NBA to focus on his health. The article also touches on coaching moments, including Coach Joe Mazzulla’s supportive hug to Neemias Queta after the game.
Derrick White helped lead the Celtics to a 119-80 blowout win over the Hornets in an NBA Cup game. He has a high floor; when he plays with joy and aggression, he hits his ceiling.
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The Boston Bruins place rookie forward James Hagens on injured reserve after a cross‑check from Sam Girard forced him out of the 6‑2 win in Pittsburgh; he’ll miss a few weeks. To fill the void, the club calls up AHL scorer Mikey Eyssimont, who leads the league with 13 goals and three hat tricks, and reshuffles the forward lines—Marat Khusnutdinov slides into Hagens’ spot on the third line and Matt Poitras moves to the second‑line left wing. Poitras also recovers from a broken nose. Coach Marco Sturm says the new combinations aim to maintain the Bruins’ shutdown third line against elite opponents.
The Chicago Blackhawks had their best effort of the season. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough. The Blackhawks went up against the Boston Bruins on Halloween, and while the Blackhawks played their…
The Boston Bruins season has started off promising with a 12-4-1 record, sitting atop the Atlantic Division. Head coach Marco Sturm’s leadership has taken the Bruins to heights not thought…
The Boston Bruins place rookie forward James Hagens on injured reserve after a cross‑check from Samuel Girard, sidelining him for at least seven days—Coach Marco Sturm predicts a few weeks. To fill the roster spot, Boston recalls AHL hot‑hand Mikey Eyssimont, who leads the league with 13 goals in eight games and just posted a natural hat‑trick to erase a two‑goal deficit for Providence. Eyssimont, who logged 8‑10‑18 points in 56 NHL games last season, is expected to suit up for the Sunday matinee against the Florida Panthers at TD Garden.
The Boston Celtics put on a historic defensive clinic against the Charlotte Hornets, holding them to just 80 points in a dominant display.
The Bruins have called up Mike Eyssimont from their AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins.
Mikey Eyssimont (October’s AHL Player of the Month) put the Providence Bruins on his back late in the third, scoring a natural hat trick in less than two minutes.
In Week 8 the Dolphins’ offensive line stumbled, especially after rookie left guard Kadyn Proctor missed the Patriots game. Without him, the unit allowed five sacks and posted a season‑low 3.2 yards per carry, while Ollie Gordon managed just 69 rushing yards. Right guard Jonah Savaiinaea also struggled, picking up his first penalty and earning the lowest PFF grade among the line’s starters. The article breaks down each guard’s snap counts, penalties, and PFF grades from September through October, and notes that Proctor is now cleared from concussion protocol for the upcoming Lions matchup. Coach Eric Smith’s video analysis provides deeper insight.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has been on fire over the last few weeks, and that will give them a clear edge in Week 9.
The Daily Norseman breaks down the Vikings’ quarterback drama after starter J.J. McCarthy (referred to as Kyler) suffers a grade‑2 hamstring strain and backup Jordan Wentz steps in. Coach Kevin O’Connell appears reluctant to bench the rookie once he’s healthy, while rumors swirl about possible trades and future targets like Justin Herbert. The piece also compares recent QB trades, noting McCarthy’s value after a 5th‑round pick versus higher‑round deals for Trey Lance, Justin Fields and Mac Jones, and highlights the team’s $3.8 M cap savings for 2027. It questions media speculation and stresses that the Vikings remain “home dogs” despite the turmoil.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel eyes the Nov. 10 trade deadline with a cautious approach, likely selling rather than buying. Defensive end Christian Barmore, who posted just 3.5 sacks in seven games, is reported to be on the market for a fourth‑round pick, and veteran cornerback Carlton Davis, hampered by a neck injury, may also be shopped. While injuries have left New England needing help at guard and edge rusher, Vrabel downplays any urgent acquisitions, focusing on preparing for the Green Bay matchup. Rumors link Patriots VP Eliot Wolf to possible deals for guard Cesar Ruiz or a return to Washington for former pass rusher K’Lavon Chaisson.
Tom Brady's homecoming for Packers-Patriots in the FOX booth is one of the most compelling storylines in a lackluster Week 9, but what NFL action will be available in your area?
With the NFL trade deadline looming on November 10, Patriots fans pinpoint an offensive guard as their top target, according to an SB Nation Reacts poll (36% of voters). Despite injuries to starters Mike Onwenu and Alijah Vera‑Tucker, the team has depth at guard, prompting some fans to suggest other needs—running back, edge rusher, blocking TE, or receiver. The survey showed 19% favor an off‑ball linebacker and 14% an edge player, while 11% prefer to stand pat. New England sits 11th overall (6th in the AFC) in Super Bowl odds, and recent wins keep fan confidence high.
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The Oakland A's aim to reshape their roster by hiring two seasoned baseball executives: Cam Castro as GM and Taylor Smith as President of Baseball Operations. Both come from recent World Series teams—the Brewers and Rays—and bring deep experience in pitching development and analytics. Castro’s resume includes overseeing the Brewers' player development that turned raw arms into elite pitchers, while Smith’s background spans the frugal Rays and big‑market Red Sox. Their joint focus is to develop home‑grown talent like Luis Morales and Jack Perkins rather than trading away prospects, with the long‑term goal of making the A's a consistent postseason contender by 2027.
The Celtics are 2-0 in NBA Cup group play with a league-best +53-point differential. Here is how Boston can secure the top seed.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown will miss his second consecutive game due to a knee injury that has hampered him throughout his career, but the team isn't down on his prospects, insider Tom Pelissero reported on Saturday.
The New England Patriots deserve a lot of credit for overcoming a brutal 2026 schedule so far.
Kristaps Porzingis may never play for the Golden State Warriors again, but Boston Celtics alum Charles Bassey has been filling in well. He's not replicating Porzingis' numbers, but he's making an impact on a team many thought was done.
Celtics dominate the Hornets in a lopsided game, leaving the Charlotte fan base venting frustrations on the blog. The post highlights a 30‑point loss scenario, complaints about player performance (Charles Lee, Dennis Schröder, Brandon), and trade talk—especially a proposed swap of Tidjane Salaün for Josh Giddey. Fans also mock the Hornets' 3‑point shooting (19‑of‑60) and lament the recent trade of Jaylen Brown for Paul George. The atmosphere is described as a sea of Boston fans, and the writer predicts a possible 50‑point defeat, hoping for a high draft pick after the Melo trade. Key names: Jayson Tatum, Brad Stevens, Jeff Peterson, and the controversial GM moves.
The Green Bay Packers confirm that pass‑rusher Micah Parsons will miss Week 9 against the New England Patriots, keeping him sidelined after his December 2025 ACL tear. Although his practice window opened Wednesday and the team has 21 days to add him to the 53‑man roster, he isn’t cleared for Sunday. Parsons, a three‑time first‑team All‑Pro and five‑time Pro Bowler acquired in a 2025 trade for Kenny Clark and two first‑round picks, has 65 sacks and 11 forced fumbles in his career. With Green Bay sitting 5‑3 and riding a four‑of‑five win streak, the defense hopes he returns by Week 11 versus the Rams.