The Bears can finally drop the Hammond facade.
After months of claiming that theyre solely focused on building a new stadium in Indiana, the bluff has worked. Via Greg Hinz of Crains Chicago Busines… [+949 chars]

NBCSports.com

Report: Bears are close to a deal to stay in Illinois - NBC Sports

Jeffery Simmons told reporters on Wednesday afternoon that he had not heard anything that led him to expect to be traded during the 2026 season, but things can change quickly in the NFL. 
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Jeffery Simmons told reporters on Wednesday afternoon that he had not heard anything that led him to expect to be traded during the 2026 season, but things can change quickly in the NFL.

Titans GM Mike Borgonzi: Never planned to trade Jeffery Simmons, Bears called us last night - NBC Sports

Given the prized position in South Africa's batting order on the back of strong domestic form for Durham in the County Championship and twin hundreds for Western Province in September, this score of … [+1122 chars]

Australia take a step towards victory over South Africa in Cape Town, with the help of careless batting from Proteas' top order.

BBC News

Careless dismissals give Australia route to series win - BBC

Updated Oct. 29, 2026, 10:26 a.m. CT
ST. PETERSBURG, FL Christian Yelich stood at his locker, tears in his eyes. No, not the one at Tropicana Field; the one in the corner of the crammed confines som… [+148 chars]

It was the biggest night in Milwaukee Brewers history. Here's the story of it, with captain Christian Yelich the main character.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Inside the night that Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Key dates for the Pirates’ offseason — and the impact the MLB lockout will have - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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When the MLB postseason started, sportsbooks deemed the Brewers a distantsecond to the Dodgers in World Series odds. Why? Most measures of team quality pointed to th… [+14620 chars]

After years of postseason struggles, the unstoppable Brewers ended all doubt: Milwaukee is the model of a modern major league team

The Ringer

How the Brewers Became Baseball’s Blueprint - The Ringer

In his statement, Garcia added that "the most exciting part for me is strengthening personal relationships, both new and old".
Garcia was sanctioned by the DP World Tour for breaking its rules when … [+1597 chars]

Sergio Garcia becomes the latest big name to quit LIV Golf and targets a Ryder Cup return after saying he will rejoin the DP World Tour.

Sergio Garcia targets Ryder Cup return as he confirms LIV exit to rejoin DP World Tour - BBC

Speaking after the morning skate prior to their game against the Chicago Blackhawks (7:30 p.m. ET; Disney+, HULU, ESPN+, SN+), McLellan said interim general manager Shawn Horcoff would address the si… [+2676 chars]

Forward who requested trade before season, lost captaincy, to be held out of lineup

NHL News

Larkin out for Red Wings against Blackhawks, GM to address situation - NHL.com

Several key divisional and conference matchups highlight Week 8 despite four teams having byes -- the Texans, Saints, Giants and 49ers. Among the top divisional games include Vikings vs. Lions (-3.5)… [+3425 chars]

SportsLine AI evaluated the Week 8 NFL odds and revealed its NFL score predictions and best NFL picks

CBS Sports

Self-learning AI releases NFL picks, score predictions for every Week 8 game - CBS Sports

Brothers and sisters, friends of the revolution We are now over a month in on Pregame with Matthew Berry on Roku and The Roku Channel from noon ET to 2 pm. I keep bringing it up because its the most … [+5519 chars]

Matthew Berry highlights the 10 facts you NEED to know before Week 8 of the fantasy football season kicks off.

Fantasylife.com

Matthew Berry's 10 Facts For Week 8 Fantasy Football: Colston Loveland, Jonah Coleman & More - FantasyLife

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DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only, and there is no gambling offered on this site. This service is intended for adult audi… [+153 chars]

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Matthew Golden (shoulder/foot) is "trending toward playing" in Week 8 against the Panthers.

Rapoport: Golden trending toward playing vs. CAR - NBC Sports

Is it worse to lose a close, heartbreaking game at the end, or be completely blown out? We could poll the Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers.
The two teams facing off this Thursday night are co… [+4714 chars]

The Panthers and Packers are both at or hovering around.500 coming into Thursday night.

Yahoo Entertainment

NFL Thursday Night Football preview: Panthers and Packers try to rebound from frustrating losses - Yahoo Sports

Oct 29, 2026, 09:48 AM ET
The New York Yankees caught another stray from a World Series champion -- this time from Pat Murphy.
In a celebratory exchange with Jake Bauers, the Milwaukee Brewers mana… [+2035 chars]

Pat Murphy ripped the Yankees while celebrating the Brewers' World Series victory with Jake Bauers.

ESPN

Brewers' Pat Murphy rips Yankees in viral celebratory exchange with Jake Bauers - ESPN

Like so many Milwaukee fans, Christian Yelich took a moment while celebrating the Brewers first World Series title to remember a man he wished had been around to see it.
Uecky, I love you, man, Yeli… [+4419 chars]

Like so many Milwaukee fans, Christian Yelich took a moment while celebrating the Brewers’ first World Series title to remember a man he wished had been around to see it. Yelich said he knew beloved broadcaster Bob Uecker was smiling somewhere after the Brewe…

Associated Press

Yelich pays tribute to Uecker after finally leading Brewers to their first World Series title - AP News

Right-hander Michael King has declined his 2027 player option, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He is now a free agent. Like the other 2026-27 free agents, King has a five-day window where he… [+2499 chars]

One of the top free agents of the offseason is now officially out there.

MLB Trade Rumors

Michael King Declines Player Option - MLB Trade Rumors

Pat McAfee has taken heat this week for his stunning comments, taking offense at a light-hearted Utah video and comparing himself to assassinated political activist Charlie Kirk. And now one of his f… [+4439 chars]

Barstool Sports staffer Jeff Vibbert worked with Pat McAfee when the punter launched his media career and doesn't remember it fondly.

Awful Announcing

Barstool staffer describes working with ‘always paranoid’ Pat McAfee - Awful Announcing

Teams rarely perform at the same level for an entire season. Even when they continue to win or lose, the performances might improve or wane a bit. It's yet another thing that can make handicapping ga… [+10527 chars]

Trust The Process in an action-packed Week 9

The Six Pack: Picks for Georgia vs. Florida, Ohio State vs. USC and Tom Fornelli's lock of the week for Week 9 - CBS Sports

Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown remained limited in practice on Wednesday with the ankle injury that had him on injured reserve for four games and has contributed to his underwhelming production si… [+892 chars]

A.J. Brown: Sometimes I’m pushing through ankle injury, but no excuses - NBC Sports

The Indianapolis Colts have apparently seen enough. Enough of the losing, enough of a roster that hasn't lived up to expectations and, perhaps most tellingly, enough of pretending this thing is heade… [+11059 chars]

Five recent teams traded away stars and started over. All five eventually drafted QBs with top-7 picks, a luxury Indianapolis won't have in 2027.