Sportsnaut outlines ten MLB players who could be moved in the 2026‑27 winter market, pairing five pitchers with five everyday stars. Key targets include Cleveland outfielder Steven Kwan, whose .382 OBP and 5.3 bWAR make him a perfect fit for the Phillies, and Texas Rangers right‑hander MacKenzie Gore, eyed by the Chicago Cubs after a 4.58 ERA season. The Cincinnati Reds may trade shortstop Elly De Cruz to the Dodgers, while the Washington Nationals could land closer Mason Miller from San Diego to fix a bullpen that ranked 28th in ERA. The article also flags other prospects like Jeremy Pena, offering specific team‑needs and contract timelines to predict likely destinations.
The Memphis Grizzlies have defied rebuilding expectations by starting the 2026‑27 season 5‑0, the NBA's only unbeaten team after a 21‑point win over the Trail Blazers. Rookie No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer posted a triple‑double (18‑12‑12) and praised the squad’s toughness, while Ty Jerome, the Western Conference Player of the Week, highlighted the impact of new additions like Jerami Grant and Isaiah Stewart. Coach Tuomas Iisalo’s 11‑man rotation is delivering depth and resilience, echoing the franchise’s only other 5‑0 start in 2014‑15. Though not yet labeled contenders, the young, deep roster is playing with confidence and could surprise the league.
After a 116-111 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, a SiriusXM NBA Radio analyst urges the Houston Rockets to trade for Kyrie Irving. Irving posted 35 points, 9 assists and five threes, prompting Sam Mitchell to argue he could be acquired for as little as two first‑round picks and instantly elevate Houston in a weakened Western Conference. Mitchell highlights Irving’s post‑injury resurgence and notes the move would reunite him with former teammate Kevin Durant, now with the Phoenix Suns. The analyst contends that adding the 34‑year‑old guard could make the Rockets unstoppable this season.
Max Kellerman gushes over Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg, calling him the best 19‑year‑old since LeBron James. He argues Flagg lacks a single defining trait like LeBron’s magic or Steph’s shooting, instead hurting opponents in countless ways. Kellerman highlights Flagg’s elite defense and free‑throw shooting, noting he outperforms James in those areas at the same age. Flagg is averaging 26.8 points, 6 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 55.7% shooting and 85.3% from the line in his first five games of 2026‑27, leading Dallas to a 4‑2 start despite a modest 26.9% three‑point rate.
ClutchPoints releases its first 2026‑27 college basketball Power Rankings ahead of the November 1 season kickoff. Duke secures the top spot thanks to a deep roster featuring transfer John Blackwell (19.1 ppg), senior Caleb Foster and seven‑foot forward Cameron Williams, plus 7‑foot‑2 veteran Joaquim Boumtje from FC Barcelona. Florida, the 2025 national champion, ranks No. 2, returning 80 % of its production and adding three‑point specialist Denzel Aberdeen. Illinois sits at No. 3 despite losing Keton Wagler, with preseason All‑Big Ten talent David Mirkovic (out for early games) and freshman Quentin Coleman on the Jerry West watch list. Arizona drops to No. 4 after losing three NBA‑bound players but adds transfer scorers Derek Dixon and RJ Godfrey, alongside 5‑star freshman Caleb Holt. The rankings preview a season that opens with Notre Dame vs. Villanova in Rome and a marathon of opening night games.
Lively remains out after right foot surgery, but May singled out his energy on the bench and Flagg called him one of the loudest voices every night.
Risacher had 3 steals and a block off the bench and now has 22 combined steals and blocks, second in the NBA behind Victor Wembanyama.
Marshall has not practiced since getting sick, and Dusty May said the forward has two days to regain his conditioning before Sacramento visits.
After a Week 7 win over the Eagles lifted the Dallas Cowboys to 3‑4 and kept them alive in a weak NFC East, they face a 2‑5 Arizona Cardinals team that has defeated Dallas in eight of their last nine meetings. Despite being seven‑point favorites at home, only 57% of fans predict a Cowboys victory and just 24% feel confident about the franchise’s direction. The blog polls fans on the outcome, with a suggested 31‑20 score.
Gafford became the second Maverick to open a season with six straight multi-block games, joining Shawn Bradley, and went 3-for-3 from the field in the fourth quarter.
The Texas Rangers have purchased the contract of right‑hander Aidan Curry, adding him to the 40‑man roster to prevent free‑agency loss. The 24‑year‑old, an undrafted 2020 signee, spent 2026 moving between High‑A, AA Frisco and a single start for Round Rock, posting a 4.93 ERA over 104 innings with 128 strikeouts and 55 walks in 23 games. Rangers officials opted for the roster move rather than a minor‑league re‑sign, securing Curry’s future with the club.
Irving and Flagg combined for 68 points, 27 of them in the fourth quarter, giving Dallas two 30-point scorers in one game for the first time since February.
Flagg's 1,607 points through 75 games trail only Luka Dončić in franchise history, and his late jumper put Dallas up four with 24.3 seconds left.
Irving played 34:53 after averaging 27 minutes through four games, and he pushed his career-best free-throw streak to 55 straight makes.
The Stars signed the veteran Perron earlier this month, who has been getting in shape over the past couple of weeks.
After a Week 7, 35‑21 loss to the Rams that left the Las Vegas Raiders at 3‑4, insider Tom Pelissero reports that pass‑rusher Max Crosby wants to stay in Las Vegas and isn’t pushing for a trade, despite lingering Cowboys interest and a looming November 10 deadline. The 29‑year‑old, who signed a three‑year, $106.5 million extension in 2025, previously fell out of a Ravens deal after a failed physical. Crosby voiced frustration over the skid but remains focused on a playoff push as the Raiders face the Jets in Week 8, putting GM John Spytek under pressure to decide his future.
CeeDee Lamb powers the Dallas Cowboys to a 38‑21 Monday Night Football win over the Philadelphia Eagles, snapping a two‑game skid. Lamb finishes with five catches, 74 yards and two touchdowns, including a 16‑yard strike that regains the lead. A snapshot of Lamb celebrating a TD amid Eagles fans flashing the middle finger goes viral, and he shares the photo on Instagram. He also praises teammate George Pickens’ 21‑yard toe‑tap score. The victory moves Dallas to 3‑4 while the Eagles slip to 2‑5.
The Houston Astros have named former Texas Ranger pitcher Randy Flores as their new general manager, replacing Dana Brown who was dismissed in late August. Flores, 51, pitched briefly for the Rangers in 2002 and later spent a decade with the St. Louis Cardinals before the hire. He was not the Astros' first choice; owner Jim Crane initially pursued Brewers' Matt Kleine, but negotiations fell through. Flores steps into the role amid recent front‑office turbulence, including a past hacking scandal involving the Cardinals and former Astros exec Jeff Luhnow.
Former Dallas Cowboys star Emmitt Smith is inducted into the Georgia‑Florida Hall of Fame at the Chick‑fil‑A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta on October 30, 2026. His daughters Rheagan and Skylar marked the occasion with Instagram posts featuring his golden bust and a group photo, adding a personal touch to the honor. The ceremony also celebrated fellow inductees Maurkice Pouncey, Andre Hastings and Brandon Boykin. The article recaps Smith’s legendary NFL résumé—three Super Bowl rings, an MVP, a Pro Football Hall of Fame slot—and highlights his standout college career at Florida, where he amassed 3,928 rushing yards and set 58 school records.
Max Kellerman believes Cooper Flagg lacks the single defining trait that makes some NBA superstars immediately recognizable, even as the Dallas Mavericks forward produces across multiple statistical categories.
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With the NFL trade deadline looming on Nov. 10, Maxx Crosby remains committed to the Las Vegas Raiders, despite early 2026 trade buzz linking him to Dallas. Reports say Raiders GM John Spytek expects calls, keeping a blockbuster move possible, while Crosby’s three‑year, $106.5 million extension runs through 2029. The Cowboys, who pursued Crosby since March and recently acquired edge rusher Rashan Gary, have only 10 sacks in seven games (27th in the league). As both teams sit 3‑4, Dallas will host the Cardinals Sunday and face the Colts on Nov. 8—the final chance to reshuffle the pass rush before the deadline.
The author admits the Dallas Cowboys’ defense is lacking but is upbeat about the Philadelphia Eagles heading into their Week 8 matchup against the Washington Commanders on Oct. 31, 2026. After a modest offensive showing last week—marred by backup‑quarterback hiccups and missing starters—the Eagles look to build on improved run and pass play. A win would lift them to 3‑5 and keep a solid 3‑1 record within the NFC East, setting up a divisional clash with the Giants before a bye. The piece highlights coaching adjustments by offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and the hope that a healthier, more disciplined defense can finally deliver a competitive showing.
The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Max Christie and should try to get him back from the Mavericks before the trade deadline.
The blog breaks down three 2027 Dallas Cowboys draft prospects highlighted in Week 9 games. Running back Jadan Baugh (Florida) has 763 yards and 13 TDs on 135 carries, showcasing power, agility and after‑contact yards, making him a potential Day 2 back if he falls past the first round. Georgia linebacker Chris Cole, with 40 tackles, 8.5 TFL and an 88.9 PFF coverage grade, could bolster Dallas' evolving linebacker corps alongside Jaishawn Barham. Arizona offensive tackle Tristan Bounds (6‑8, 320 lb) has allowed only eight pressures in 462 snaps and holds a 78.2 PFF pass‑blocking grade, offering elite length for the Cowboys’ O‑line. The piece evaluates each player's fit and draft‑day outlook.
Here is a four-team blockbuster trade scenario that sends Herb Jones to the Thunder and Scoot Henderson to the Mavericks.