Grading Dak Prescott's Week 8: Cardinals loss can't be pinned on Cowboys QB
Dak Prescott threw for 195 yards and a touchdown while rushing for another score in the Dallas Cowboys' Week 8 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
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What We Learned About Top Pitchers In The 2026 Arizona Fall League
Baseball America’s November 4 piece reviews ten Arizona Fall League pitchers who are shaping up as top prospects for 2027. The article notes that while the AFL isn’t a pitching showcase, it offers rehabbing arms a chance to refine pitches. Highlights include Jake Bloss (Blue Jays) battling a teres‑major strain after a rocky Tommy John comeback, Braxton Bragg (Orioles) returning from surgery with a solid 3.60 ERA over 15 innings, Joey Dixon (Astros) posting four perfect innings with 13 strikeouts after multiple elbow and shoulder surgeries, and Patrick Forbes (Diamondbacks) cutting his fastball usage and revealing a new sweeping 81‑mph curveball. Each prospect’s stats are up to Nov. 2, offering insight into health, velocity changes, and emerging secondary pitches.
Report: Detroit Lions to sign speedy linebacker to practice squad
The Detroit Lions are set to boost linebacker depth after injuries to Jack Campbell and Jimmy Rolder. CBS Sports reports they will add former Arizona Cardinals third‑round pick Owen Pappoe (2023) to the practice squad, pending physical, alongside KJ Britt from the Patriots. Pappoe, a special‑teams stand‑out with 49 games for Arizona and a brief stint with Tennessee, offers speed and athletic upside. Coach Dan Campbell has highlighted Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, Trevor Nowaske and Joe Bachie as potential starters, while roster moves—including Rolder’s IR placement and a safety waiver—will free spots for the new signings. The Lions are expected to finalize these moves by Wednesday.
Cowboys' George Pickens Eyed by Teams in New NFL Trade Rumors After Historic Loss to Cardinals
Even though the Dallas Cowboys don't appear eager to become sellers ahead of the NFL trade deadline despite a 3-5 record through Week 8, teams are at least hoping they will test the market for George Pickens.
Ranking Jacoby Brissett trade landing spots by immediate impact potential
Jacoby Brissett could be on the trade block after he got benched in Arizona. These four teams should prioritize landing him.
Dillon Brooks is quickly becoming Suns' most obvious trade candidate
The Phoenix Suns are struggling right now, making Dillon Brooks their most obvious trade candidate in order to change course and secure future assets.
Cardinals workout 7 offensive players
The Arizona Cardinals held workouts for seven offensive free agents on Tuesday, including QB Carter Bradley and WR Jamari Thrash, who logged 13 catches for the Browns in 2024. The group also features RBs Elijah Tau‑Tolliver, Jermar Jefferson and Ulysses Bentley, plus WRs Tyler Johnson and Joseph Manjack. Most are recent undrafted or late‑round players with practice‑squad experience, while Jefferson and Thrash have limited NFL game film. The workouts aim to refresh the roster and address depth on the offensive side of the ball.
Cardinals Set High Trade Asking Price For Josh Sweat
The Arizona Cardinals are demanding a high price—likely a Day‑2 draft pick—to trade pass rusher Josh Sweat, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Despite interest from the Cowboys, Packers and 49ers, Arizona rebuffed summer offers and has signaled it may keep the 29‑year‑old, who posted three sacks and four tackles for loss in eight games this season after signing a four‑year, $76.4 million deal with $41 million guaranteed. Sweat helped the 3‑5 Cardinals beat Dallas 33‑30 in overtime, recording a sack in Week 1.
Cowboys news: Jerry Jones likes the direction of his defense
Jerry Jones says he’s still confident in the Cowboys’ defense despite a 27-24 overtime loss to the Cardinals on Nov. 4, 2026, where the unit surrendered four straight touchdowns after a 14-3 first‑half lead. Jones praises the "trend" under defensive coordinator Christian Parker, noting recent roster and coaching changes but acknowledging lingering inconsistency. He rules out firing head coach Mike Schottenheimer this season, though future changes look likely. The article also flags kicker Brandon Aubrey’s missed 61‑yard field goal and contract concerns surrounding WR George Pickens and CB Joey Porter Jr., while noting former star Jason Witten’s new role at Oklahoma.
“Warriors Should Have Five Titles”: Stephen A. Smith Brings Up LeBron James Moment That Cost Golden State After Draymond Green Recent Ejection
Stephen A. Smith links Draymond Green’s recent ejection—after a tussle with Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach that led to two technicals—to the infamous 2016 NBA Finals incident when Green’s suspension helped LeBron James and the Cavaliers mount a comeback. Smith argues that despite Green’s therapy work, his disciplinary record (six career suspensions and numerous postseason techs) threatens the Warriors’ title hopes, even as Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry downplay the incident following a 116-113 win over Phoenix. The analyst urges Green to stay composed, noting no further suspension is currently expected.
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — November 4
On November 4, Bleed Cubbie Blue celebrates Chicago Cubs milestones and baseball history. It highlights Ernie Banks’ back‑to‑back NL MVP awards in 1959 (45 HR, 143 RBI) and the massive 2016 Cubs World Series parade that drew five million fans, dyed the Chicago River blue, and marked the franchise’s first title in 108 years. The post also wishes birthday wishes to former Cub John Grabow and lists notable Cubs birthdays. Interwoven are quick‑fire facts about other MLB legends—from Jim Palmer’s 1975 Cy Young to the 2001 Diamondbacks’ Game 7 win—plus assorted non‑baseball historic dates.
The most terrifying part of losing is having nothing to gain
Five games into the 2026-27 NBA season, the Phoenix Suns sit at 1‑4 and face a bleak outlook. Owner Mat Ishbia and star Devin Booker watch as the roster—laden with pricey, overlapping talent and plagued by injuries—lacks its own draft capital, leaving the franchise with limited rebuilding tools. The piece argues that trading Booker may not solve the problem, noting his declining three‑point shooting at age 30 and the NBA’s shift toward younger players (only 17.5% of the league is 30+). A speculative trade for Ausar Thompson and four first‑round picks is examined, but the author predicts at best a .500 record, underscoring the urgency of strategic roster overhaul.
“Drop the Tough Act and Just Be a Troll”: Matt Barnes Rips Dillon Brooks for Backing Down From Draymond Green
Former NBA forward Matt Barnes critiques Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks after the latter fled a scuffle with Warriors enforcer Draymond Green. On the All The Smoke podcast, Barnes says Brooks’ “tough‑guy” act crumbles when faced with a player like Green, labeling him a “troll” instead. The incident, which began when Green knocked down Suns big man Khaman Maluach, saw Brooks charge, receive a technical foul and Green get ejected. Barnes acknowledges Brooks’ scoring (about 20 p.p.g. last season) and agitator role but argues he should drop the tough label. The piece revisits Brooks’ contentious history with Golden State, including past ejections and altercations with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
Week 9 IDP fantasy football rankings: Rousseau, Schwesinger lead big risers
Ernest Jones IV keeps LB1 against the Cardinals, who allow the most fantasy points to linebackers.
Jake Bauers’ free agency outlook takes shape as Yankees miss early rumor list
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.
Cowboys news roundup: Jerry Jones' salary lie, Schotty's blame game, Caleb Downs update
A lot is going on with the Dallas Cowboys after their embarrassing Week 8 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Warriors Player Criticizes Suns’ Fake Toughness After Draymond Green-Dillon Brooks Scuffle
The Warriors' player, Charles Bassey, calls out the Suns' fake toughness after Draymond Green's scuffle with Dillon Brooks got the veteran ejected.
Offseason expectations for the Diamondbacks
Arizona fans eye pitching as the top offseason priority for the Diamondbacks, with a looming exodus of starters like Soroka, Gallen, and Kelly. Analysts stress the need for another reliable arm—Michael Soroka emerges as a realistic target—while also highlighting gaps at first base and in the bullpen. Potential moves include adding a left‑handed power bat (Ty France or a Paul Goldschmidt reunion) and shuffling Nolan Arenado to first while probing third‑base options from Japan. Health concerns for Ryne Nelson and the uncertain bounce‑back of Corbin Burnes round out the list of questions the club must answer before free agency.
Draymond Green Creeps Closer to History After 26th Career Ejection
Draymond Green edges toward the NBA record for ejections after his 26th career ejection in the Warriors’ 112‑107 win over the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 4, 2026. A late‑third‑quarter scuffle saw Green throw a foul on Khaman Maluach, then toss him, prompting a technical and a double‑technical on both Green and opponent Dillon Brooks. The incident sparked a bench brawl before the Warriors rallied, with Steph Curry saying the ejection “lit a fire” in the team. Green now sits second on the all‑time ejection list behind Rasheed Wallace (29).
Rookie Contract Decisions, Cooper Ascending, Yaxel Rising, & Suns Struggles | Third Apron Podcast
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Suns fall to 25th in The Athletic’s latest NBA power rankings
The Phoenix Suns are one of seven teams in the NBA with only one win so far to start the season.
Which free agents could help the Diamondbacks against right-handed pitching?
The Arizona Diamondbacks are targeting a free‑agent hire to improve their glaring weakness versus right‑handed pitching. In 2026 the team posted a league‑best .275 average against lefties but slumped to a .235 average and .697 OPS, ranking 24th‑26th league‑wide against right‑handers. MLB insider Jim Bowden says the D‑Backs will explore options to balance the lineup, and the article weighs potential free‑agent candidates who could boost right‑handed production. The piece also notes a recent game where Pittsburgh’s Jake Mangum homered against Arizona.
Cardinals Make Definitive Quarterback Decision Following Gardner Minshew’s Heroics vs. Cowboys
After a 30-16 loss to Denver, the Arizona Cardinals shake up their quarterback room by naming backup Gardner Minshew the starter following his clutch performance against the Dallas Cowboys. Minshew entered the game trailing 17-3, threw 17-of-23 for 188 yards and three touchdowns, and led Arizona to a 33-30 overtime win. Coach Mike LaFleur moves Jacoby Brissett to a third‑string role, promotes rookie Carson Beck to backup, and puts Minshew in charge as the Cardinals head into Week 9 at Seattle, improving to 3‑5.
Brian Schottenheimer, Cowboys Face Massive Injury Crisis After Costly Loss to Cardinals
The Dallas Cowboys fall to the Arizona Cardinals 33-30, snapping a 14‑point fourth‑quarter lead and dropping to 3‑5. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer confirms a cascade of injuries that will force reserves into starting roles. Rookie OLB Malachi Lawrence faces several weeks out with an ankle sprain, TE Jake Ferguson’s ankle remains questionable, and rookie DB Caleb Downs enters concussion protocol alongside safety P.J. Locke. Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. also leaves with an ankle issue, prompting backups like Cobie Durant and Shavon Revel Jr. to step up. With Dak Prescott losing his primary tight‑end option and the secondary depleted, the Cowboys’ playoff hopes hang in the balance.
Diamondbacks key free agents receive contract projections from ESPN
The Diamondbacks' rotation and bullpen could look a lot different next season with several key players hitting the open market.
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