Aaron Glenn's stubbornness with D'Angelo Ponds is baffling
New York Jets cornerback D'Angelo Ponds needs his playing time to be increased, and it's a wonder why Aaron Glenn has yet to put him on the field more.
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New York Jets cornerback D'Angelo Ponds needs his playing time to be increased, and it's a wonder why Aaron Glenn has yet to put him on the field more.
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With the NFL trade deadline looming on Nov. 10, the New York Jets (2‑6) are being labeled “sellers” by The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt. He argues the Jets won’t move star Garrett Wilson but may flip veterans who don’t fit a rebuilding timeline for cap space and draft capital. The piece urges the front office to retain young talent while trading expendable players to aid the next head coach’s roster overhaul.
The New Jersey Devils clinch a 4‑3 shootout victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Nov. 3, 2026, with Jack Hughes scorching the net for two goals and Connor Hellebuyck sealing the win. Goal‑keeper Keefe matched up impressively against Connor McDavid, posting a 73.7 xG% in under 10 minutes. The club also unveiled a new jersey and highlighted Arseny Gritsyuk’s breakout as a potential top‑six winger. Meanwhile, NHL chatter centers on Nikita Kucherov’s trade status and a dramatic 4‑goal comeback by the Winnipeg Jets.
Spike Lee hopes Knicks players don't go to the White House despite owner James Dolan's wishes.
The latest rumors on the Giants' pursuit of Jonathan Taylor and a defensive lineman.
Pinstripe Alley’s November 4 roundup looks at the early offseason buzz as a potential MLB lockout looms. ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel hints the Yankees are eyeing Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal, sparking speculation about a pre‑CBA deadline deal before the collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1. The post also recaps John’s grade on Angel Chivilli’s injury‑plagued 2026 season, Matt’s Yankee Birthday spotlight on a forgotten 2000 World Series player, and Estevão’s analysis of AL playoff flaws. Readers are invited to weigh in on whether a transaction frenzy will hit the Yankees and what Skubal’s contract might look like before a possible lockout.
Jake Bauers caps a breakout 2026 season with the Brewers—.266 average, .874 OPS and 26 homers—and becomes a hot free‑agent target. While the New York Yankees need offensive depth, insiders like Mark Feinsand omit them from Bauers’ rumored destinations, noting roster logjams at first base and DH. The Mets, Twins, Padres and Diamondbacks emerge as more likely suitors, and Milwaukee itself may try to re‑sign him after its first World Series title. Bauers’ career‑best production positions him for a sizable payday.
New York Jets offensive tackle Max Mitchell has been placed on injured reserve, and the team has signed Blake Freeland to the active roster.
One more day till the Islanders are back in action, hosting the Cup champ Carolina Hurricanes and debuting their fisherman hometown remix unis. Meanwhile, we wait and they practice: Elsewhere
As free agency opens, the Orioles face a dilemma over left‑hander Trevor Rogers, whose qualifying offer expires Nov. 17. Predictions vary: MLBTradeRumors.com projects a five‑year, $115 M deal; FanGraphs sees a four‑year, $104 M contract; ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel expects four years, $76 M; The Athletic’s Jim Bowden predicts three years, $64 M. Rogers, 28, posted a 4.03 ERA in 30 starts (10‑11) in 2026 and boasts a 3.2 FanGraphs WAR, making him the second‑most coveted free agent after Tarik Skubal. Interest swirls from the Blue Jays, Cubs, Giants, White Sox, Mets, Braves, Twins and Padres, while Baltimore has offered only a qualifying deal. With a thin market, the Orioles must act fast to replace his 1.123 WHIP and low walk rates.
The new Bird Tapes mini‑pod series launches with the author reading his original Baltimore Sun column on the infamous Jeffrey Maier incident from the 1996 ALCS Game 1. He recounts how a fan’s interference on a Jeter fly ball helped the Yankees win, a call that would likely be reversed today with replay. He parallels it to the 2026 ALCS replay overturn at Yankee Stadium, noting Baltimore fans’ resigned reaction. The post also highlights the author’s 23‑year legacy covering Orioles milestones and teases upcoming audio interviews with Orioles legends.
The Game Haus releases its 2027 NFL Mock Draft as of Nov. 4, 2026, projecting the current order. The Chargers lead with Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State WR, touted as the class’s top talent. The Titans eye Colin Simmons (EDGE, Texas) to boost their pass rush, while Miami reaches for QB Drew Mestemaker (Oklahoma State). The Jets, via two picks, target CB Leonard Moore (Notre Dame) and QB Darian Mensah (Miami). Other notable first‑round picks include OT Jordan Seaton (LSU) for the Eagles, DL William Echoles (Ole Miss) for Houston, and QB Arch Manning (Texas) for Cleveland. The list balances immediate needs with potential trade scenarios across all 32 teams.
Another blown lead, another 2-6 start. The answer has been sitting in an ESPN studio the whole time, and he might not be available much longer.
Mike Brown’s Knicks head into the November 4 showdown with the Chicago Bulls aware of how dangerous a complacent mindset can be. The Bulls sit at a league‑worst 1‑6, enduring losses by 19, 35 and 43 points and allowing 128.8 points per game while shooting nearly 40% from deep. Rookie Caleb Wilson, the No. 4 pick, shows flashes of elite athleticism but remains inefficient, and other young pieces like Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis have slipped early. With veteran Norman Powell yet to find his footing, the Knicks aim to exploit Chicago’s defensive woes at MSG.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Edmonton Oilers 4‑3 in a November 3 shootout at the Prudential Center, snapping the Oilers’ dominance. After falling behind 1‑0 in the first period, the Devils surged with a double‑power‑play burst in the second, highlighted by Connor Brown’s goals and Jack Hughes’ one‑timer, taking a 3‑1 lead. Edmonton rallied, tying it before the game headed to overtime, where New Jersey clinched victory in the shootout. Key performers included Jesper Bratt’s four shots, Jack Hughes’ scoring, and goalie Connor Hellebuyck’s steady play.
The Charlotte Hornets list rookie sharpshooter Kon Knueppel as probable for his season debut against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, ending an eight‑game stint on the injured list with a left hamstring strain. Knueppel, who led the NBA with 273 made threes as a rookie and averaged 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists last season, could boost a Hornets offense that sits last in rating (3‑5 record). His return also eases the load on hot‑handed Brandon Miller (23.5 ppg, 37.8% shooting) and pairs with the recently cleared Coby White, giving coach Charles Lee more weapons.
Connor McDavid keeps his historic season rolling, delivering a slick shootout winner over New Jersey’s Connor Hellebuyck despite the Oilers’ 4‑3 loss in overtime at the Prudential Center on Nov. 4, 2026. The captain extended his NHL‑record 16‑game assist streak, now at 33 assists and 42 points, becoming the first player to reach 30 assists in his team’s first 15 games and joining Lemieux, Gretzky and Malone as the fourth to hit 40 points in 16 games or fewer. Leon Draisaitl praised the road swing, though the Oilers fell short of a perfect six‑point haul.
The Yankees are reportedly weighing a blockbuster move for two‑time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, the top free‑agent pitcher on the market, which could force them to trade away other starters. While the Dodgers and Mets lead the chase, clubs like the Angels, White Sox and Padres linger as dark‑horse options. Meanwhile, Brewers manager Pat Murphy apologised after a hot‑mic jab at New York sparked controversy, and the Yankees have moved on from Jazz Chisholm Jr., who did not receive a qualifying offer after a mixed season. The article rounds up the key free‑agency targets and lingering drama ahead of the offseason.
The Flyers fell 4-1 to the Minnesota Wild on Nov. 4, 2026, after early goals from Matt Boldy and Michael McCarron gave Minnesota a 2-0 lead. Trevor Zegras drew a 10‑minute misconduct for tapping the ice after a goal, a penalty coach Rick Tocchet called “showing the ref up.” Zegras accepted blame, but the Flyers still couldn’t recover, surrendering a third goal and later an empty‑net tally following a botched goalie pull. The loss leaves Philadelphia heading into a five‑game road swing starting at the Rangers, with hopes the trip will spark a turnaround.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. heads to free agency after a down year with the Yankees, posting a .711 OPS and 19 homers in 2026 versus .813 OPS and 31 homers in 2025, but still delivering 3.5 fWAR thanks to elite defense and a career‑high 41 stolen bases. The Yankees declined a $23.15 million qualifying offer, opening the market to the Dodgers, Padres, Astros and Mets, who could lock him up on a three‑ to four‑year, $90‑110 million deal. The Dodgers might favor a right‑handed bat over Chisholm’s lefty swing, yet his speed and range could boost their defense. The Padres see him as a clear upgrade over aging second‑baseman Jake Cronenworth, whose 2026 OPS fell to .629. Both clubs could benefit from Chisholm’s upside despite his recent offensive dip.
The New York Rangers snapped a four‑game losing streak with a 3‑1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Nov. 4, 2026, thanks to a flawless penalty kill. New York went 6‑for‑6 short‑handed, a league‑best 89.1% success rate, stifling a Blues power play ranked 10th in the NHL. Rookie goalie Dylan Garand rebounded from a recent loss, posting a season‑high 32 saves and earning First Star honors. Adam Fox opened the scoring, followed by goals from Oliver Bjorkstrand and Eeli Tolvanen, while the Blues tallied a late consolation. Despite going 0‑for‑3 on the power play, the Rangers’ special teams and defensive effort were the night’s headline.
Dylan Garand posts a 32‑save performance as the New York Rangers snap a four‑game skid with a 3‑1 victory over the St. Louis Blues at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 4, 2026. Garand earns his first win since Oct. 19 and First Star honors, while Adam Fox scores the opening goal 1:49 into the second period and finishes with a two‑point night. Will Cuylle makes his first career start at centre, adding an assist on Oliver Bjorkstrand’s third‑period tally. The Rangers’ penalty kill, ranked third in the league, neutralizes six Blues power plays, and the win lifts New York to 7‑2‑0 at home and third place in the Metropolitan Division.
The Edmonton Oilters see their three‑game winning streak snapped by a 4‑3 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils on Nov. 4, 2026, though they still pick up a point to improve to an 11‑2‑3 record. Edmonton jumps ahead 1‑0 early on an Evan Bouchard one‑timer from Mattias Ekholm, but Connor Brown’s power‑play goal ties it before Jack Hughes scores twice late in the second to give New Jersey a 3‑1 lead. Leon Draisaitl equalizes in the third, and the game proceeds to a shootout where the Devils prevail. McDavid extends his point‑and‑assist streak to 16 games, Kapanen adds two power‑play assists, and Jarry posts a .912 save percentage despite being out‑shot heavily in the second period.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy admits his off‑hand jab at the Yankees during the World Series celebration went viral, prompting him to call Yankees GM Brian Cashman to apologize. Murphy clarified he meant to reference the "high‑paid" Yankees of the 2023‑24 era—not a personal attack on New York—citing Jake Bauers' former stint with the club. He expressed regret, saying the comment was unnecessary and “not smart.” The incident was highlighted by closer Trevor Megill on The Pat McAfee Show, while the article recaps the Yankees' 2023 struggles and their 2026 postseason sweep by Milwaukee, underscoring the contrast between the two teams' approaches.