Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes denies reports that he wants to play for Yankees

Newly crowned National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes addressed speculation that he’s seeking a trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the New York Yankees, firmly dismissing the reports and reiterating his commitment to Pittsburgh. The
Steelers activate rookie QB Will Howard from IR, add CB Asante Samuel Jr. to practice squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Thursday that they have activated rookie quarterback Will Howard from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The sixth-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft moves onto the active roster,
Giants to start QB Jameis Winston over Russell Wilson in Sunday’s game vs. Packers

According to multiple reports from NFL Network, and The Athletic, the New York Giants are expected to start Jameis Winston at quarterback in Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers, with rookie Jaxson Dart still in concussion
Brian Kelly sues LSU, claims the school is trying to avoid $54M buyout by firing him ‘for cause’

Former LSU head coach Brian Kelly has filed a lawsuit against the university, accusing it of attempting to avoid paying his full $54 million buyout by retroactively claiming his firing was “for cause.” The legal battle marks
Dallas Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison, responsible for trading Luka Dončić to Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks have fired general manager Nico Harrison, less than a year after the stunning trade of Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers — a move that sent shockwaves through the NBA and ultimately sealed
NFL suspends Commanders’ Daron Payne for punching Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown during Sunday’s game

The NFL has suspended Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne for one game after he punched Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown during Sunday’s 44–22 loss in Landover, Maryland. Payne was suspended without pay for unsportsmanlike
NY Giants fire head coach Brian Daboll after disappointing 2-8 start to season

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll has been fired, according to sources (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter). NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and CBS Sports insider Jonathan Jones also reported Daboll’s firing, in his 4th season with the
Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue dies at age 84

Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has died at the age of 84 years old. His family shared that Tagliabue passed away Sunday morning in Chevy Chase, MD., with his apparent cause of death heart failure complicated by Parkinson’s
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz, Emmanuel Clase indicted in sports betting and money laundering conspiracy

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice on charges related to a sports betting and money laundering conspiracy. The indictment, unsealed Sunday in federal court in Brooklyn,
San Diego Padres hire former reliever Craig Stammen as new manager on 3-year deal

The San Diego Padres have officially hired former relief pitcher Craig Stammen as their new manager, signing him to a three-year deal, the team announced Thursday. Stammen, 41, becomes the sixth full-time manager under general manager A.J.