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.
The Mets have claimed right-hander Pierson Ohl off waivers from the Rockies, reports Chelsea Janes of SNY. More to come.
The Colorado Avalanche dropped new alternate uniforms for the NHL's Hometown Remix program
In Week 8, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix outduels Patrick Mahomes, leading Denver to a 28-24 win after a late goal-line stand and a final sack. Nix finishes 20/32 for 222 yards, two TDs and no picks, while Mahomes throws 30/41 for 321 yards and three TDs. A hot‑mic captures Nix telling Mahomes, “I was scared to death when you got the ball back,” acknowledging his respect and fear. The victory ties the regular‑season series 1‑1, setting up a potential playoff showdown.
The Denver Nuggets (3-2) open a two‑game home stretch on Monday, 7 p.m. MST, against a surging Portland Trail Blazers (4-1). Despite losing Ja Morant to a hamstring, Portland sits third in the West, ranking second in free‑throw attempts and among the league leaders in 3‑point shooting (15.8 per game). The Nuggets, now 14th in The Athletic’s power rankings, must improve their 22nd‑ranked defense and contain the Blazers’ drive‑and‑kick attack, especially from Damian Lillard, Jamal Murray and Christian Braun. Key injuries: Spencer Jones (hamstring) and Julian Strawther (knee) for Denver; Morant (hamstring) and Shaedon Sharpe (knee) for Portland.
After a sluggish opening stretch, the Denver Nuggets seize momentum with back‑to‑back road wins against the New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns. Host Ryan Blackburn highlights Christian Braun’s volume three‑point shooting, Jamal Murray’s dominant play, and a notable defensive uptick. At just five games into the 2026 season, the podcast "Pickaxe and Roll" breaks down the Nuggets’ current state and preview’s what’s next for the team.
"George (Paton) and I will spend time on looking at the team anyway where we can improve it," Sean Payton said of all those Broncos rumors
The Calgary Flames fell 5-2 to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, dropping to 6-8-0. Rookie goalie Arsenii Sergeev, despite a .848 save percentage on 33 shots and a −0.42 GSAx, kept the score respectable as the Avalanche posted a modest 4.58 xG. Offensively, Joel Farabee opened the scoring and Martin Pospíšil added his third of the season, both aided by strong forechecking from Mikael Backlund and Ryan Strome. Defensive lapses plagued the Flames, with the Suniev‑Frost‑Sharangovich line generating just 29.77% of expected goals and a costly pinch‑in error by Maxim Tsyplakov leading to a two‑on‑one that made it 4‑0. Jake Middleton left the game with an injury, and the Flames failed to secure any power‑play chances.
Just before the Chiefs’ 28-24 Week 8 loss to Denver, head coach Andy Reid benched left guard Kingsley Suamataia in favor of veteran Mike Caliendo, offering no clear explanation. Reid told reporters the move wasn’t a punishment, calling it a private matter between him and Suamataia. The Utah native had started five of the first six games, making the late healthy scratch puzzling. Kansas City sits 5‑2 in the AFC West and heads into Week 9 at home against the New York Jets.
The Colorado Avalanche (8-5-1) start a back‑to‑back road swing on Nov. 2 at the Chicago Blackhawks (4-9-1) with a 6:08 p.m. MT tip‑off. After a split home/road stretch, coach Jared Bednar hopes to translate their strong home play to the road, where they’re 2‑4‑0 this season. Goalie Scott Wedgewood may start his fifth game despite a 0‑2‑1 skid, while Logan O’Connor returns to the lineup. Chicago counters with Spencer Knight (4‑7‑0) and is missing defenseman Bowen Byram due to injury. Key milestones include Kadri’s 100th power‑play goal and Roy’s chase for 200 career points. The matchup airs on Altitude TV and 92.5 FM.
During his 6 a.m. walk before the Chiefs‑Broncos matchup on Nov. 1, former NFL star and CBS analyst J.J. Watt tried to enter Empower Field but was stopped by security for lacking a credential, despite facial‑recognition clearance. Watt recounted the snub on NFL Today+, and fellow analyst Kyle Long joked that Broncos security had finally “blocked” Watt. The incident sparked a wave of social‑media jokes comparing the guards to an unstoppable pass blocker, highlighting the stadium’s strict access rules.
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid admits the 28-24 Week 8 loss to Denver was largely self‑inflicted. He cites missed tackles by the defense, a slipped linebacker, a mis‑aligned protection that forced kicker Harrison Butker’s 54‑yard attempt wide, and a failed third‑and‑goal run by Kenneth Walker. Reid also defends the lack of quarterback sneaks, saying the team has succeeded without them. The Chiefs’ fourth‑quarter errors let the Broncos preserve the AFC West lead, and Reid says adjustments are needed after Denver and Seattle exposed their shortcomings.
The Chicago Blackhawks host the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night, marking their first home game of November after a disappointing October. The preview highlights the Avalanche's recent postseason sweep by the Vegas Golden Knights, their status as last season's Western Conference runner‑up, and what to expect when the two Western Conference foes meet at the United Center.
In Week 8, the Kansas City Chiefs fell 28‑24 to the Denver Broncos after a fourth‑quarter collapse that drops them behind Denver in the AFC West. Patrick Mahomes warned the loss puts the Chiefs in a "dogfight" for the division. The article pins the blame on three key areas: an offense that stalled after a strong first half, with Travis Kelce admitting personal frustration and Kenneth Walker III limited to 21 carries for 69 yards; a defense that surrendered two late touchdowns despite a solid overall performance; and head coach Andy Reid’s costly penalties, notably a false‑start that erased a potential game‑winning Mahomes‑to‑Rashee Rice strike. These flaws could jeopardize the Chiefs’ playoff push.