Wednesday · November 11, 2026 Vol. I · No. 314
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Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Alexander Darchiev has died At MLB GM Meetings, the Phillies are at a crossroads while the Mets have a clear priority Astros Name Brad Ausmus Manager CSTO Strips Armenia of Voting Rights Astros name franchise icon Brad Ausmus as new manager as Houston tries to turn back the clock Astros hire Brad Ausmus as next manager Bitcoin hovers near $74K as stocks rise despite US bond yield rebound Russian ambassador to US Alexander Darchiev passed — Foreign Ministry Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Alexander Darchiev has died At MLB GM Meetings, the Phillies are at a crossroads while the Mets have a clear priority Astros Name Brad Ausmus Manager CSTO Strips Armenia of Voting Rights Astros name franchise icon Brad Ausmus as new manager as Houston tries to turn back the clock Astros hire Brad Ausmus as next manager Bitcoin hovers near $74K as stocks rise despite US bond yield rebound Russian ambassador to US Alexander Darchiev passed — Foreign Ministry

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Even Luka Dončić’s teammates are amazed by the scoring run he’s on to start the season

Through seven appearances this season, Luka Dončić has been utterly ethereal. While many players are off to sensational starts, one would be rather hard-pressed to tab anyone else…

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Northwest Notes: Henderson, Thunder, Jokic, Adelman

When Ja Morant went down last week with a hamstring injury, the expectation was that Jrue Holiday would enter the Trail Blazers’ starting lineup, but head coach Micah Nori instead…

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Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love lands on injured reserve with high-ankle sprain

Jeremiyah Love was placed on injured reserve because of a high-ankle sprain that will sideline the rookie for four to five weeks.

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Player Grades: Knicks 103, Nets 90

For three quarters Monday night, the Knicks looked like they might actually lose to the Nets. The Nets? The last place Nets? While we might get apoplectic, the champs seemed uncon…

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And-Ones: NBA Cup, 2027 Draft, Rookies, More

Ahead of the start of this year’s NBA Cup group stage on Friday, Mavericks star Kyrie Irving admitted that he “wasn’t that excited” by the idea of the in-season tournament when th…

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Ravens to start Joe Fagnano vs. Jaguars, as Tyler Huntley may land on injured reserve

On Tuesday afternoon, Ravens head coach Jesse Minter shared both positive and not-so-positive updates regarding his team's quarterback room. 

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Giannis Antetokounmpo had very high praise for Luka Dončić after Lakers win over Heat

In what has become commonplace this season, even for his illustrious standards, Luka Dončić authored a magnificent performance during Monday night’s 138-117 rout of the Miami Heat…

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Bears showed off a Super Bowl-winning formula on "MNF"

The Bears look like the real deal.

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Dumonts Buy Adelson’s Stake In Mavs, Assume Majority Control

The Dumont family – Patrick Dumont and his wife Sivan – have bought Miriam Adelson’s shares in the Mavericks, making the Dumonts the majority owners of the franchise, reports ESPN…

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 11/3/26

Herald ‘That’s what I do’: Marcus Smart plays heel vs. former team to help Rockets beat Celtics Tired Celtics can’t keep pace with Rockets as five-game win streak ends Globe Payto…

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ESPN NFL analyst has high hopes for Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving

Tampa Bay is currently on a two-game winning streak and may have found its identity at the perfect time. 

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Buccaneers' Zyon McCollum explains what it's like to play in a monsoon

Beneath the strategic challenges and all the equipment adjustments, McCollum found something enjoyable about playing in the monsoon.

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The '1K & 500-yard NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL players to rack up 1,000 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards in multiple seasons can you name in five minutes?

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Raiders' Mark Davis feels 'absolutely no pressure whatsoever' to play Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins

Davis addressed the team's handling of its quarterback situation.

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What Will the Blazers’ Record Be for November?

Despite a brilliant, and at least modestly-surprising, 5-1 start to the 2026-27 NBA season, the Portland Trail Blazers face a tough schedule ahead in November. They claimed their …

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What We Learned from the Spurs win over the Jazz

It’s giving midseason. Somewhere in the second quarter, with the Spurs up one and about to be up more, I realized I wasn’t watching the game. I was, instead, watching myself not w…

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Controversial comments from Cowboys' Jerry Jones about coach pay and winning debunked

The Cowboys have thus far gone 10-14-1 under current HC Brian Schottenheimer. 

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Blazers Coach Micah Nori Integrating Deni Avdija with Style

The Portland Trail Blazers are off to a 5-1 start to the 2026-27 season, an impressive look for a team with new players, a new coach, and a new style of play. But according to Jas…

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Pacific Notes: D. Green, Bassey, J. Green, Cardwell, Acuff

Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected for the first time this season and the 31st time of his career on Monday against Phoenix, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN. As Slate…

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The Big Change Typifying the Portland Trail Blazers This Season

The Portland Trail Blazers registered a statement win in their 2026-27 NBA campaign last night, defeating Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets 118-110 despite 35 points from Jamal …

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Potential Steelers trade for Jets' Garrett Wilson 'not happening' despite Aaron Rodgers connection

The Jets fell to 2-6 on Sunday in what seems to be yet another lost season for the organization. 

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Phoenix is falling behind, and there’s no room for another slow start

There are plenty of things in life that give people anxiety. For me, it’s being late. Or even the threat of being late. Perhaps it’s the military man in me, somebody who made the …

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Adou Thiero ‘trending in the right direction,’ could return from knee injury by end of week

After garnering considerable praise during the offseason and training camp for his development and diligent work, Adou Thiero has unfortunately yet to suit up in the regular seaso…

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Ty Jerome is on a Linsanity-esque run, but here's why his MVP-level scoring isn't that big of a surprise

The Grizzlies guard has been a per-minute monster going back to his breakout year in Cleveland