The Colorado Rockies, fresh off a 58-104 season that left them last in the NL West and dead last in team ERA (5.59), have hired Ethan Katz as their new pitching coach. Katz, who most recently served as the Chicago White Sox pitching coach and was an assistant with the Houston Astros, also spent four years in the Rockies' minor‑league system. Known for developing pitchers like Max Fried and Lucas Giolito, he brings experience from the Angels, Giants, White Sox and Astros. The move aims to revamp a staff that ranked last in quality starts, opponent home runs and batting average.
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The Seattle Seahawks close a brutal schedule stretch with a Monday Night Football clash against the Chicago Bears. After losses to the 49ers and Broncos, Seattle rallied with a big win over the Chiefs, but now faces a revamped Bears offense led by Ben Johnson and a deep receiver corps. Key Seahawks updates include the return of running backs Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price, the debut of lineman Quenton Nelson (though Charles Cross remains injured), and a focus on reducing Sam Darnold‑era turnovers that have dictated past results. Fans can join the live game chat on the new SB Nation app, with the broadcast on ESPN at 5:15 p.m. PT (or FOX 13 locally).
The Colorado Rockies have outrighted four players—infielder Chad Stevens and right-handers Blake Adams, Eiberson Castellano, and TJ Shook—removing them from the 40‑man roster. Stevens, Castellano and Shook elected free agency, while Adams (26), a 2022 13th‑round draftee, stays in Triple‑A Albuquerque and may get a non‑roster invite to spring training after a rough MLB debut on Aug. 24. Shook, a Rule 5 pick, posted a 3.45 ERA in 57⅓ Triple‑A innings; Castellano logged a 4.47 ERA with the Isotopes; Stevens hit .316 in 99 Triple‑A games. The roster now sits at 37 players.
After the Chiefs fell 28-24 to the Denver Broncos on Nov. 2, a disputed false‑start on offensive lineman Jaylon Moore erased a potential go‑ahead touchdown from Patrick Mahomes to Rashee Rice. The penalty, plus a missed fourth‑quarter field goal by Harrison Butker, snapped Kansas City’s 5‑2 streak and dropped them from first to second in the AFC West as Denver improves to 6‑2. Brittany Mahomes voiced her outrage on Instagram, calling the call the "weakest" she’s seen and reigniting the ongoing debate over officiating bias against the Chiefs. Fans are split, but the controversy fuels the divisional race.
The Colorado Avalanche (8‑5‑1) aim to snap their 2‑4‑0 road slump when they face the struggling Chicago Blackhawks (4‑9‑1) on Monday night in Chicago. After back‑to‑back home wins—including a 5‑2 victory and standout performances from Cale Makar (four points) and Artturi Lehkonen (two goals)—the Avs hope to extend their momentum on the road. Logan O’Connor is likely back in the lineup while forward Gavin Brindley returns to the Colorado Eagles. The Hawks, missing defenseman Bowen Byram and battling a –22 goal differential, will look to tighten their neutral zone. Game tips off at 6 p.m. MT, streaming on Altitude platforms.
The Colorado Avalanche host the Chicago Blackhawks tonight at 6 p.m. MT in the first matchup of the 2026-27 season. The Avs enter on a two‑game winning streak (8‑5‑1) and look to extend it despite recent injuries to defensemen Josh Manson (out 8 weeks) and the uncertainty around Logan O’Connor. Key players include Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas and the returning Nic Roy, while Artturi Lehkonen races toward a 30‑goal season. Chicago (4‑9‑1) tries to snap a two‑game skid without former Avs defenseman Bowen Byram; Connor Bedard returns after missing six games and will be paired with Patrick Kane. Goaltenders likely are Mackenzie Blackwood vs. Spencer Knight. The game streams on Altitude/ESPN+ and airs on Altitude Sports Radio.
The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a painful 33-30 fourth‑quarter collapse to the Denver Broncos in Week 8, dropping to 5‑2 and losing ground in the AFC West. The article compares this loss to the Dallas Cowboys’ own 33‑30 overtime defeat after blowing a 24‑10 lead against the Arizona Cardinals, which kept Dallas at 4‑4. A SB Nation poll even ranks the Cowboys’ collapse as the only more “crushing” loss of the weekend, while the Ravens endured a blowout by Buffalo and quarterback Lamar Jackson’s likely season‑ending injury. Readers are invited to weigh in on whether the Chiefs’ loss was the week’s most devastating.
The Portland Trail Blazers jump to No. 9 in NBA.com’s power rankings after a 4‑1 start, climbing from No. 19 two weeks ago. A 2‑1 stretch featured road wins over the Lakers and Jazz and a loss to the unbeaten Memphis Grizzlies. John Schuhmann notes the team excels with either Damian Lillard or Ja Morant on the floor, though Morant is now out for a month with a hamstring injury, prompting Scoot Henderson to start. Portland’s free‑throw volume spikes, led by Deni Avdija and Lillard’s 43 attempts per 100 shots. Upcoming tough road games against Denver, Phoenix and L.A. could determine further ranking moves.
Patrick Mahomes sets a new NFL record in a 28-24 loss to the Denver Broncos, becoming the first quarterback with 49 regular‑season games of three or more touchdown passes in his first ten seasons, surpassing Peyton Manning. He tallied 321 yards, three TDs and no interceptions, connecting with Noah Gray for the milestone catch after throws to Rashee Rice and rookie Emmett Johnson, who posted 128 yards on five catches. Despite a 24-13 lead, Denver rallied in the fourth quarter, with Bo Nix’s TD and a two‑point conversion, and Jonah Coleman’s run to seal the win. The defeat drops Kansas City to 5‑2, while Denver moves to 6‑2 atop the AFC West.
The Chicago Blackhawks debut their vivid green Hometown Remix jersey tonight at 7 p.m. CT against the Colorado Avalanche. Part of the NHL‑Fanatics program, the uniform features the classic Blackhawks logo on a green base, gold shoulder patches, six‑pointed stars honoring the Chicago flag, and retro touches linking back to the 1961 Stanley Cup team and the city’s St. Patrick’s Day river dyeing tradition. The team will wear the jersey six times this season, with the first appearance on Nov. 2. Fans can buy blank premiums for $225 or authentic versions for $525 from the CBH Shop and other retailers, though early reactions call the design “lazy.”
Trevon Brazile has been fun to watch, and he's not finished adding highlight-reel plays for the Nuggets.
After a 5-2 start that places the Los Angeles Lakers fourth in the West, head coach JJ Redick stresses patience and continuous improvement. He notes the team’s third‑best offense, 18th‑ranked defense and a +7.5 net rating, but warns that true greatness won’t emerge in six games. Redick highlights the need for more walkthroughs, film study and practice as the roster, reshaped by free‑agency additions, gels. With a relatively light schedule ahead—including a road test at Detroit and a tough stretch against contenders like the Spurs, 76ers and Nuggets—the Lakers aim to refine their game before the stretch in late November to December.
The Colorado Rockies have hired former White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz as their major‑league pitching coach for the 2027 season. A former Rockies draft pick (26th round, 2005) who posted a 2.79 ERA in the minors, Katz brings extensive experience, including stints as a high‑school coach at Harvard‑Westlake, assistant roles with the Angels, Mariners and Giants, and a five‑year tenure as Chicago’s pitching coach (2021‑25) where his staff posted a 3.73 ERA in his debut year before slipping to the mid‑4.00s. After a brief assistant role with the Astros in 2026, he replaces Alon Leichman, who left after the Rockies posted a league‑worst 5.99 ERA. Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer praised Katz’s track record of improving pitchers.
The Green Bay Packers held a workout on Monday featuring five edge rushers and one linebacker as they look to fill two open practice‑squad spots. The group includes DE prospects Vincent Anthony (2026 draft, 7.28 RAS, former Chiefs and 49ers practice‑squad player) and Seth Coleman (2025 draft, 7.14 RAS, brief stints with Seahawks, Colts and Dolphins). LB prospects D.J. Johnson (2023 third‑round pick, 8.32 RAS, ex‑Panthers and Commanders), Dasan McCullough (2026 undrafted LB, 9.45 RAS, former Broncos contract) and Reid Williford (2026 LB, 9.46 RAS, recently cleared from an injury settlement with the Ravens) also participated. The Packers have evaluated 43 players since the cut‑down deadline, with only one prior edge rusher, Australian Cruz Smith, having been tried.
After the Chiefs fall 28-24 to the Denver Broncos, head coach Andy Reid publicly backs kicker Harrison Butker despite a crucial 54‑yard miss at Mile High. Reid’s measured defense hints at internal concerns, especially as veteran Justin Tucker now sits on Kansas City’s practice squad, intensifying pressure on Butker. The veteran’s 2026 stats—12 of 18 field goals (66.7%) and just 2‑of‑7 from beyond 50 yards—rank among the league’s worst, prompting speculation that a change at kicker could be imminent.
Bo Nix threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns as the Broncos rallied from 11 down to beat Kansas City, and the midday show says the win showed what Broncos football looks like
The Phoenix Suns (1-3) travel to Chase Center to face a refreshed Golden State Warriors squad (4-3) on Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. Arizona hopes to improve its league‑worst defense against Steph Curry and Draymond Green, both back from rest. After a 43‑point outing by Devin Booker in a win over a depleted Warriors team, the Suns have struggled, dropping games to Oklahoma City and Denver while allowing 120+ points per outing. Key injuries include Mark Williams (shoulder) and Drew Timme (G‑League) for Phoenix, and Moses Moody (knee) for Golden State. Coach emphasizes stopping perimeter penetration and boosting rebounding, with Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin slated to start.
The Los Angeles Rams sit at .500 after two straight wins, but the article argues they still lack a signature victory. Their four losses came to strong opponents (49ers, Broncos, Bills, Cardinals) while the four wins were against teams with a combined 10‑19‑1 record, including a winless Chargers. The Rams’ 22‑point rout of the Giants is praised, yet critics say only a win over a top club—like the Packers on Nov. 25—would truly earn respect. Injuries remain a factor, but potential returns from Myles Garrett and Davante Adams could change the narrative.
The Kansas City Chiefs fell 28‑24 to the Denver Broncos after surrendering an 11‑point fourth‑quarter lead. A disputed false‑start on right tackle Jaylon Moore erased a late Patrick Mahomes‑to‑Rashee Rice touchdown, and a subsequent sack by Malcolm Roach ended the drive. Coach Andy Reid blasted the penalty, noting the Chiefs racked up 11 penalties for 105 yards versus Denver’s six for 45. Mahomes threw for 321 yards and three scores, but the loss drops Kansas City to 5‑2 and gives Denver a 6‑2 AFC West lead.
Sean Payton credits a thunderous Empower Field crowd for the Broncos’ 28‑24 upset of the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 2, 2026. With Denver down 24‑13 early in the fourth quarter, rookie Jonah Coleman’s 1:56‑left touchdown sparked a comeback, and a false‑start penalty on Chiefs’ Jaylon Moore at the 1‑yard line—caused by the deafening fan noise—sealed the win. The victory pushes the Broncos to a 6‑2 record, a perfect 4‑0 home start in 2026, and marks Payton’s 200th career win. Mahomes throws for 321 yards and three TDs, but Denver’s defense, highlighted by Malcolm Roach’s sack, holds strong, cementing Denver’s hold on the AFC West.
The Nuggets need to test out Ryan Nembhard as backup point guard after the poor start from Tyus Jones.
The Cleveland Browns have waived running back Audric Estime after a brief stint on their active roster. The 23‑year‑old, a former Notre Dame two‑year starter, was drafted by Denver in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft (pick 147) and signed a four‑year, $4.359 million rookie contract. After being cut by the Broncos, he bounced between the Eagles' practice squad, the Saints (injury release), and Minnesota before joining Cleveland in October. He logged one game in 2026, rushing nine carries for 19 yards and a touchdown.
The Chicago Blackhawks host the Colorado Avalanche on Monday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT) at the United Center. The game airs locally on CHSN+ in Chicago and Altitude Sports in Colorado, with streaming via the CHSN app/Prime Video (Chicago) or Altitude+ (Colorado) and ESPN+ for out‑of‑market viewers. Radio coverage is on WGN 720 AM. Chicago (4‑9‑1) comes off a 5‑4 OT loss, led by Connor Bedard (9 points) and Patrick Kane (8 assists). Colorado (8‑5‑1) rides a two‑game streak, with Nathan MacKinnon (24 points) and Artturi Lehkonen (12 goals) heading the offense. Betting odds favor the Avalanche at -238.
The Chicago Blackhawks (4‑9‑1) host the Colorado Avalanche (8‑5‑1) on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. CT in the United Center, kicking off four Central Division match‑ups this season. After a 5‑4 OT loss to Boston, rookie Anton Frondell and captain Connor Bedard lead a struggling Hawks lineup that returns Teuvo Teravainen and scratches Jordan Greenway. Colorado arrives on a two‑game winning streak, highlighted by Cale Makar’s four assists and Artturi Lehkonen’s two goals. Projected goaltenders are Spencer Knight for Chicago and Scott Wedgewood for Colorado. The teams have met three times last season, with Colorado winning all three.