Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott is currently getting extra at-bats in the Arizona Fall League. While he’s there, the club is having him work out in the outfield, per Evan Grant of the Dallas M… [+1426 chars]

Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott is getting work in the outfield this fall.

MLB Trade Rumors

Rangers Putting Sebastian Walcott Through Outfield Drills - MLB Trade Rumors

LeBron James is officially back in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump over his performative antics during the national anthem during his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers this week.
James, who… [+1953 chars]

Trump blasted LeBron James on Truth Social for practicing golf swings during the national anthem while wearing his new Philadelphia 76ers gear.

Fox News

Trump blasts LeBron James as a 'total disgrace' over his national anthem antics during 76ers debut - Fox News

Why Gennaro picked the Chiefs: Back in February, Seattle completed the winningest season in franchise history with its second Lombardi Trophy, while Kansas City was still reeling from its first losin… [+1471 chars]

Who wins tonight's enticing showdown between Drake Maye's Patriots and Caleb Williams' Bears? Do the Packers stay hot in an NFC North bout versus the Lions? Will the defending champion Seahawks hand the Chiefs their first loss on Sunday night? Check out the W…

NFL News

NFL Week 7 picks: Upset and score predictions, matchup breakdowns for every game - NFL.com

After the Kansas City Chiefs Wednesday injury report revealed that left tackle Josh Simmons did not practice with both a back and personal designation, the ears of Chiefs Kingdom perked up. On Thursd… [+3640 chars]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ starting left tackle had a setback and will now miss at least the next four games.

Arrowhead Pride

Josh Simmons to IR, needs more time to return to ‘full function’ - Arrowhead Pride

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- A day after he was dismissed as Maryland's head coach, Mike Locksley told ESPN he doesn't expect to have an opportunity to be a head coach in college again, but is looking to rev… [+2479 chars]

Coach Mike Locksley says he's "at peace" with his firing by Maryland, telling ESPN that he's open to jobs in the NFL or offensive coordinator duties at a "championship" school.

ESPN

Mike Locksley 'at peace' with Maryland firing, open to NFL, college OC jobs - ESPN

2026-10-22T16:44:47.406Z'Some haggis and a deep-fried Mars Bar' - Local star Oscar Onley highlights Scottish specialities ahead of 2027 Tour de France
After major crash wrecked participation chances… [+8827 chars]

All the information about next year's Tour de France routes live from the Paris presentation

Cyclingnews.com

As it happened: 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes routes revealed - Cyclingnews

The inaugural Women's Club World Cup will be staged in January 2028 in the United States, FIFA said on Thursday, although host cities have not been confirmed.
FIFA's Bureau of the Council also appro… [+2596 chars]

The inaugural Women's Club World Cup will be staged in January 2028 in the United States, FIFA said on Thursday.

U.S. to host inaugural 2028 Women's Club World Cup - ESPN

CINCINNATIFormer Reds first baseman and 1990 World Series champion Todd Benzinger has died. He was 63. 
The Dayton, Kentucky native and New Richmond High School grad caught the final out of the 1990… [+1461 chars]

Former Reds first baseman and 1990 World Series champion Todd Benzinger has died. He was 63.

WLWT Cincinnati

Former Reds first baseman Todd Benzinger dies at 63 - WLWT

The NFL has made its decision on C.J. Garnder-Johnson.
The league has upheld its one-game suspension of the Buffalo Bills safety stemming from his spitting incident during Week 6s game against the L… [+420 chars]

The league has made it’s decision on the Bills safety’s suspension

Buffalo Rumblings

NFL has made its decision on C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s suspension appeal - Buffalo Rumblings

Penalties are up in the NFL this year, but Commissioner Roger Goodell says that isnt a reflection on the officials.
Asked about the officiating and the penalty increase, Goodell said the officials a… [+1542 chars]

Penalties are up in the NFL this year, but Commissioner Roger Goodell says that isn't a reflection on the officials.

NBCSports.com

Roger Goodell says an increase in penalties is not a reflection on the NFL’s officials - NBC Sports

Oct 22, 2026, 11:16 AM ET
Utah senior defensive tackle Jamal Wallace is under investigation for the alleged rape of a woman and is also accused of sharing videos of the incident on social media.
Wa… [+1643 chars]

Utah senior defensive tackle Jamal Wallace is under investigation for the alleged rape of a woman and is also accused of sharing videos of the incident on social media.

Utah suspends Jamal Wallace after alleged rape, sharing incident on social media - ESPN

The New England Patriots are battered, bruised and successful. Despite having lost multiple starters and valuable contributors to injury already this season, they are entering their Week 7 game again… [+5981 chars]

How the Patriots can win their Week 7 game on Thursday.

Pats Pulpit

3 things the Patriots have to do to beat the Bears - Pats Pulpit

Week 7 brings us four teams on bye for the second time, leaving us scrambling to find realistic options that can score points. And by that I mean: There are five games all week that have an over/unde… [+6110 chars]

Rivers McCown offers running backs, wideouts, and tight ends he thinks can outperform low expectations in Week 7.

Fantasy Football FLEX Finder Week 7: Jaylin Noel, Blake Corum among the best bargain plays - NBC Sports

Oct 22, 2026, 10:34 AM ET
PHILADELPHIA -- The Big 5 is no more -- at least not the incarnation most fans of the famed Philly basketball series remember from its heyday.
Villanova will leave the Big… [+1423 chars]

Villanova will leave the Big 5 college basketball series at the end of this season, with the event continuing next season with five teams in a round-robin format.

Villanova to exit Philadelphia's Big 5 basketball series - ESPN

The Cincinnati Bengals had a special guest attend practice on Wednesday with Vice President JD Vance making the trip to see the team, and meet the players. The only problem with that second part of t… [+1105 chars]

SB Nation

JD Vance got ignored at Bengals practice and Joe Burrow’s reaction was hilarious - SB Nation

Second Test, Gqeberha (day five of five)
South Africa 425-9 dec: Bavuma 179, Jansen 85; Boland 5-81
Australia 99 &amp; 295: Head 121; Rabada 4-77, Mulder 3-64
South Africa won by an innings and 31… [+1494 chars]

South Africa break Australia's resistance in the final session a complete a famous victory in the second Test and set up a series decider in Cape Town.

BBC News

South Africa vs Australia: Hosts win by an innings and 31 runs to level series - BBC

Opening Night (part deux) is one of my favorite days of the year. It's a lot of basketball, but you see that's the best part of the experience it's a lot of basketball.
This is the part where I remi… [+11733 chars]

Here's what stood out after the NBA's first full slate of games.

Yahoo Entertainment

NBA season-opening takeaways: Giannis, Lakers, Ant-Melo, Damian Lillard, Tyrese Haliburton and first impressions - Yahoo Sports

The 1978-79 Rangers, guided by coach/general manager Fred Shero with future Hockey Hall of Famer Phil Esposito and a young core that included Duguay, Ron Greschner, Steve Vickers, Dave Maloney, Don M… [+2699 chars]

Forward famous for long, curly hair skated 8 of 12 NHL seasons in New York

NHL News

Duguay, popular Rangers player during late 1970s, dies at 69 - NHL.com

Oct 22, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
JJ Watt will be the full-time lead NFL game analyst for CBS Sports, filling the role previously held by Tony Romo.
CBS Sports announced a new multiyear agreement Thursday … [+2856 chars]

J.J. Watt will be the full-time lead NFL game analyst for CBS Sports, filling the role previously held by Tony Romo.

JJ Watt lands new deal as full-time CBS lead analyst replacement for Tony Romo - ESPN

There's a type of hate that's easy to love. It's the hate a downtrodden fanbase feels for a homegrown star who forced his way out, to a better or at least more glamorous situation. This hate is full … [+5039 chars]

There’s a type of hate that’s easy to love. It’s the hate a downtrodden fanbase feels for a homegrown star who forced his way out, to a better or at least more glamorous situation. This hate is full and rich and multifaceted. It contains all the frustrations …