Veteran NBC sports broadcaster Dan Hicks has died at the age 64, his wife, Hannah Storm, announced in a post on X on Nov. 12
Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan fol… [+2896 chars]

NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks has died at 64 after an acute illness, his wife, Hannah Storm, said.

TODAY

Dan Hicks, NBC Sports Announcer, Dies at 64, Wife Hannah Storm Announces - TODAY.com

The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court has convicted 10 people in connection with a violent altercation in a Yas Island hotel between Usman Nurmagomedov, his associates, and Merab Dvalishvili.
Six defendants … [+2446 chars]

Abu Dhabi court convicts 10 involved in altercation in Yas Island ahead of RAF Abu Dhabi event

Thenationalnews.com

Eight sentenced to prison by Abu Dhabi court over Nurmagomedov and Dvalishvili hotel brawl - The National

When will the first NFL head coach be fired?
As pessimistic as that sounds, the question looms large as the 2026 NFL regular season reaches Week 10. This marks the first time since 2022 that no NFL … [+4773 chars]

The pressure is rising for several NFL coaches on the hot seat entering Week 10. Here's a look at where every coach stands in terms of job security.

USA Today

NFL hot seat rankings for every team: Coaches most likely to be fired - USA Today

SEATTLE Husky Stadium is getting a new name.
The University of Washington announced Thursday that naming rights for the historic venue have been sold to Columbia Bank in a record 10-year agreement f… [+3179 chars]

The University of Washington announced Thursday that naming rights for historic Husky Stadium have been sold to Columbia Bank in a record 10-year agreement for $70 million.

KOMO News

Husky Stadium to be renamed Columbia Bank Stadium in record $70M deal for UW - KOMO

CHAMPAIGN — Like most who appreciate the tradition of the Big Ten and college football at large, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has great affection for the majesty of the Rose Bowl.
Bielema played… [+2896 chars]

Illini Inquirer previews Illinois footballs Friday night kickoff at No 4 UCLA with Bruins to know Illini in the spotlight keys to the game and staff score predictions

247Sports

Preview & Picks: Illinois at No. 4 UCLA - 247Sports

He was told the news he had been chosen on the veterans' ballot at an MLS board of governors' meeting on Thursday and said his time in the US has been "an incredible journey". 
Beckham, who had two … [+692 chars]

Former England captain David Beckham is set to be inducted into the United States' National Soccer Hall of Fame as part of its 2027 class.

BBC News

Beckham to be inducted into US Soccer Hall of Fame - BBC

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Jameis Winston dipped into his bag of tricks and barked out an unlikely chant for a key situation in a 24-21 loss for the New York Giants on Thursday night against the Washin… [+2649 chars]

Giants quarterback Jameis Winston broke into a rendition of "Who Let the Dogs Out" in an attempt to draw the Commanders offside on fourth down in New York's 24-21 loss.

ESPN

Giants' Jameis Winston lets 'the dogs out' on 4th down; Commanders don't bite - ESPN

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ Halloween was a couple of weeks ago, but New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo felt it necessary to show up in costume for his team's "Thursday Night Football" bout against th… [+2275 chars]

Cam Skattebo arrived for "TNF" in an "Iron Man" helmet. It was just the start of an eventful game for the Giants star.

Giants' Cam Skattebo arrives in 'Iron Man' helmet, pukes from pretzel dog, scores 2 TDs - USA Today

Another game, another win for BYU.
The Cougars moved to 4-0 on the season Thursday night with a 86-71 victory over Montana State at the Marriott Center.
3 takeaways
BYU continued its early offensi… [+1701 chars]

Deseret News

3 takeaways from No. 23 BYU’s win over Montana State - Deseret News

With 3:27 remaining in Thursdays game, the Giants lined up with Jameis Winston under center on fourth-and-1 from their own 11. The teams backup quarterback, who runs the teams quarterback sneaks, yel… [+1778 chars]

The wide receiver caught a 32-yard touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels with 57 seconds left.

NBCSports.com

Thursday Night Football: Stefon Diggs’ late TD gives Commanders 24-21 win - NBC Sports

Its unanimous: Awards week is over and the finale featured two more players sweeping the first-place votes. Yordan Alvarez and Pete Crow-Armstrong won their first MVP Awards to cap off two outstandin… [+2285 chars]

It’s unanimous: Awards week is over and the finale featured two more players sweeping the first-place votes. Yordan Alvarez and Pete Crow-Armstrong won their first MVP Awards to cap off two outstanding seasons.
Here’s a look at seven stats and facts to contex…

MLB.com

Unanimous MVP winners add to historic Awards Week - MLB.com

Kirk Cousins is back in Minnesota, and perhaps no one is more excited about that than Justin Jefferson.
The wide receiver had career highs in catches (128) and yards (1,809) and earned the NFLs Offe… [+1565 chars]

Kirk Cousins is back in Minnesota, and perhaps no one is more excited about that than Justin Jefferson.

Justin Jefferson: It’s a joy to see Kirk Cousins take over as a leader - NBC Sports

The recent news that Rex Ryan, of all people, allegedly ran over, of all the things, the feet of a pair of pedestrians in Nashville seems too crazy to be true, absent visual evidence.
Apparently, th… [+685 chars]

The recent news that Rex Ryan, of all people, allegedly ran over, of all the things, the feet of a pair of pedestrians in Nashville seems too crazy to be true, absent visual evidence.

Report: Rex Ryan incident was captured on camera - NBC Sports

LAS VEGAS Superstar free agent starter Tarik Skubal, the dominant name and force in the free agent market, will sign sometime this month, ahead of the Dec. 1 lockout. Hes the headliner in what shapes… [+1113 chars]

Some agents worried earlier this week at the GM meetings that many teams would be sitting out the month.

New York Post

Expect a pre-lockout MLB free agency frenzy — with Tarik Skubal signing early - New York Post

After sweeping No. 25 Illinois 25-23, 25-20, 25-12 Thursday evening, the Huskers stuck to their usual post-match handshakes and congratulations on the court. 
The only acknowledgment of Nebraskas fo… [+5669 chars]

Nebraska won’t be sharing the Big Ten title this year.  The top-ranked Huskers clinched the league regular season championship outright with a 25-23, 25-20, 25-

Sports Illustrated

Nebraska Claims Big Ten Regular Season Title Outright With Sweep - Sports Illustrated

LAS VEGAS -- When the baseball world descended upon Las Vegas earlier this week, there was a thought that the General Managers Meetings were going to have more of a Winter Meetings feel to them.With … [+3696 chars]

LAS VEGAS -- When the baseball world descended upon Las Vegas earlier this week, there was a thought that the General Managers Meetings were going to have more of a Winter Meetings feel to them.
With the impending expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agree…

GM Meetings lay groundwork for 'crazy couple of weeks' - MLB.com

A day after Sean McVay said the Rams wouldnt place Puka Nacua on injured reserve, the wide receiver went on IR.
McVay said roster semantics would keep Nacua on the 53-man roster, with every team get… [+619 chars]

Nacua injured the MCL and PCL in his knee and has turf toe.

Rams place WR Puka Nacua on IR - NBC Sports

The belle of the ball in any coaching cycle would typically be a coach with the profile of Bob Chesney at UCLA, a bona fide young star in the coaching ranks who has taken what is historically thought… [+5121 chars]

Amid a 9-0 start, sources tell CBS Sports that UCLA has been in talks with its first-year coaching star for at least a month, as the athletic department confronts debt and sparse attendance

CBS Sports

UCLA working to extend Bob Chesney's contract as rapid rise puts Bruins coach atop hiring boards - CBS Sports

It's been two weeks of the College Football Playoff poll and two weeks of seemingly unending controversy.
What the selection committee values, playing in one conference, and what fans and other anal… [+5882 chars]

College Football Playoff poll has Miami Hurricanes ranked five spots too low and Boise State nine spots below where efficiency metrics place them.