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New Details Emerge About Christian Mahogany’s Benching vs. Dolphins

New details emerge about Christian Mahogany's benching as Miles Frazier reveals when he learned he'd start for the Detroit Lions against Miami.

Former Texas A&M punter Braden Mann blasts epic punt vs. Giants, longest in NFL in quarter-century

Eagles punter Braden Mann, a former Texas A&M Ray Guy Award winner, delivers a highlight‑reel 86‑yard punt—the longest in the NFL since 2001—pinning the New York Giants at their 8‑yard line during a 8‑6 halftime lead in Week 9. The low‑scoring game sees the Giants opening with two field goals, while Philly’s only points come from a Saquon Barkley rush and a Joe Milton two‑point conversion. With both teams struggling offensively, the punt stands out as the night’s marquee moment.

Patriots inactives for NFL Week 9 vs. Packers

The Patriots list tight end Hunter Henry as active despite a foot injury, while A.J. Brown (knee) and TreVeyon Henderson (illness) sit out for New England in Week 9 against the Packers. The final inactives also include CB Charles Woods (hamstring), QB3 Behren Morton, OT Dametrious Crownover, and CB Charles Woods. Only interior lineman Greg Van Roten remains on IR; all other original questionables are cleared. Green Bay's inactives feature RB MarShawn Lloyd (knee), C Sean Rhyan (ankle), TE Josh Whyle, OL Travis Glover (knee), OL Donovan Jennings, and LB Zaire Franklin (shin). Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium.

Week 9 Late Afternoon NFL Games/SNF Live Open Discussion & Game Info

The Phinsider’s live thread previews Week 9’s late-afternoon NFL matchups and Sunday Night Football, offering game details, TV slots, betting lines, and over/under totals. Highlights include the Texans (-5.5) visiting the Chargers at SoFi Stadium, the Patriots (-3) facing the Packers, the 49ers covering a -9.5 spread against the Raiders, and the Seahawks (-8.5) taking on the Cardinals. The SNF showdown features the Bears (-6.5) vs. the Buccaneers at Soldier Field. The post also invites discussion of the Miami Dolphins and reminds readers of SBNation’s policy against illegal streams.

Vikings Make Final Decision on Odell Beckham Jr Just Weeks After Signing Veteran Superstar

The Minnesota Vikings officially promote Odell Beckham Jr. from the practice squad to the 53‑man roster ahead of Monday Night Football versus the Buffalo Bills. The 34‑year‑old veteran, who logged just 20 snaps with the New York Giants in September, joins a depth‑strapped receiving corps after Jauan Jennings' calf strain and Kyler Murray's hamstring injury forced backup Carson Wentz under center. Coach Kevin O’Connell, who coached Beckham in Los Angeles, and former Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith see the ex‑Rams star as a short‑to‑intermediate route option to complement Justin Jefferson. Beckham’s move is protected by NFL rules, clearing him to dress against Buffalo on Nov 9.

What Kentucky’s Will Stein said after humbling blowout loss to Tennessee

Kentucky fell 34-6 to Tennessee on Saturday, snapping a six‑game win streak and threatening the Wildcats' College Football Playoff hopes. Head coach Will Stein praised the locker‑room’s resilience, highlighting quarterback Kenny Minchey’s leadership in urging teammates to avoid negativity after the loss. Stein cited seven penalties, three turnovers and poor ball security as the game‑deciding factors, while Tennessee coach Josh Heupel lauded his defense’s elite red‑zone play. Kentucky, in Stein’s first season, now turns to a showdown with Florida next weekend.

Myles Garrett’s first sack with Rams comes in style vs. Jayden Daniels

Myles Garrett returns to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 9 and records his first sack as a Ram, taking down Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and forcing a fumble that Omar Speights recovers, giving the Rams prime field position. The 30‑year‑old, a five‑time First‑Team All‑Pro, missed the previous seven games with a left‑knee injury and was ineffective in the season‑opener loss to the 49ers. His impactful comeback fuels optimism that he can return to elite form for the remainder of the campaign.

Should Portland Look For an Early Season Trade?

Portland Trail Blazers start the 2026‑27 season strong but a recent blowout loss to the Spurs sparks debate over an early‑season trade. With veterans Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday now 36, GM Joe Cronin weighs whether to add depth to a solid eight‑man core that includes Deni Avdija, Ja Morant (hamstring‑limited), and others, or preserve cap space for future moves. Avdija’s looming free‑agency status and the team’s empty cap sheet through 2028, plus valuable 2028 draft assets, could dictate a low‑risk roster tweak now or a pivot to a youth‑focused rebuild. The article dissects the roster’s strengths, injury concerns, and strategic options ahead of the playoff window.

Raiders-49ers inactives: Darien Porter is playing

The Las Vegas Raiders confirm starting cornerback Darien Porter is active for the Week 9 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, despite a groin injury sustained on the first defensive play of their 38-33 win at the New York Jets. Porter missed Wednesday practice but returned for Thursday and Friday sessions, while rookies Jermod McCoy and Zeke Masses covered his slot in Week 8. Veteran backup DT Thomas Booker remains out with a foot injury, though his absence won’t affect the tackle rotation. The Raiders also scratch WRs Dont’e Thornton and Malik Bennson for the second straight week. On the 49ers’ side, former Raider Nate Hobbs is active while WRs Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Christian Kirk are ruled out.

‘If You Kill a Tradition’: Nelly Korda’s Chevron Concerns Answered As Course Unveils Permanent Fix for Unique Tradition

Nelly Korda’s push to preserve the Chevron Championship’s iconic winner‑splash led to a permanent pond at Memorial Park’s 18th green. After Korda’s 18‑under, five‑shot victory on April 26, 2026 — her second Chevron title and third major — she leapt into the temporary pool, fulfilling her promise to keep the tradition alive. The new pond, part of Tom Doak’s redesign, replaces the makeshift splash zone and adds strategic water hazards to the final four holes, impacting both the LPGA major and the Texas Children’s Houston Open from 2027 onward. Korda and former champion Stacy Lewis have praised the LPGA and Chevron for safeguarding this beloved celebration.

Connor McDavid keeps producing at a historic pace for the Oilers

Connor McDavid is on pace to become only the third player ever—and the first in 31 years—to notch 50 points in the NHL’s first 20 games, sitting at 47 points after 18 matches. A third‑point effort in his next two games would tie him with Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky for the 50‑point club, while his 37 assists already match Lemieux’s 20‑game mark. At this rate McDavid could finish with 219 points, eyeing a historic 170‑point season. The article also highlights defenseman Evan Bouchard’s record start, Leon Draisaitl’s 50‑goal chase, and Sidney Crosby’s climb up the all‑time points list.

NBC’s primetime college football games have delayed ‘Saturday Night Live’ four times this season

NBC’s primetime college football broadcasts have pushed back Saturday Night Live’s start time four times in the first five episodes of the 2026 season, most recently after the Miami‑Notre Dame game ran past 11:00 p.m. ET. When games overrun, local affiliates must either delay SNL or truncate their 11:00 p.m. news, creating a scheduling clash that has only occurred twice in the three‑year history of NBC’s Big Ten Saturday Night package. The trend highlights how live sports are increasingly disrupting traditional TV lineups.

Johnny Walker open to 7-day turnaround, backup spot for Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit at UFC 334

Johnny Walker knocked out Waldo Cortes-Acosta with a head kick at Meta APEX, becoming the first man to finish him. After stepping in on eight days' notice for the UFC Vegas 124 main event, Walker now offers himself as the backup for the heavyweight title fight between Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit at UFC 334 on Nov. 12 in New York, provided the UFC covers his flight. He says he’s barely injured and ready to step in if needed. Walker also eyes a February‑March 2027 return, possibly against Hokit, after a 2‑0 heavyweight start with two knockouts and performance bonuses.

Wolff hails Mercedes' 'amazing' comeback after Constructors' win in Brazil

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says the Silver Arrows’ triumph at the São Paulo Grand Prix – their first Constructors’ championship in five years and ninth overall – is an ‘amazing’ comeback few teams could achieve. After a difficult spell, the German outfit clinched the title in Brazil, ending a lengthy drought and reaffirming their dominance in Formula 1. Wolff praises the resilience that powered the victory and looks ahead to future challenges.