The #CardCorner post celebrates the 1972 Topps Tug McGraw card, highlighting the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies reliever’s 19‑year career (96 wins, 180 saves, 3.14 ERA) and his iconic 1980 World Series strike‑out of Willie Wilson. It traces McGraw’s early life in Martinez, California, his switch from outfield to pitcher at Vallejo High, a junior‑college stint, and a memorable no‑hitter with the Cocoa Mets after signing an $8,000 bonus in 1964. The article notes his quirky barber hobby, his role as a clubhouse character, and his rise from a struggling 1965 rookie to a postseason hero for the Phillies.
Mike Brown questioned the officiating after Jalen Brunson attempted zero free throws in nearly 35 minutes during the New York Knicks' 115-107 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.
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Former NBA star Charles Barkley says the San Antonio Spurs have become the NBA’s favorite to win the title after a 10‑2 start, highlighted by a 124‑119 victory over the Chicago Bulls. He points to Oklahoma City’s injury nightmare as clearing the Spurs’ path, calling them the “team to beat” on Inside the NBA. Center Victor Wembanyama leads the charge, averaging 30.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and 4.4 blocks in 12 games, while the Spurs’ strong defense and offense make them a serious playoff threat after falling short in the 2026 Finals against the New York Knicks.
Kenny Atkinson said James Harden looked like his familiar self after scoring a season-high 32 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 115-107 win over the New York Knicks.
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Mets president David Stearns told reporters at the GM’s meeting that 36‑year‑old second baseman Marcus Semien must earn his playing time despite a $46 million contract. Semien posted a modest .215/.620 line with a minus‑9 Outs Above Average rating in 2026, while Juan Soto’s .908 OPS still couldn’t mask the team’s 74‑88 record. Stearns highlighted the depth chart – rookie prospects Brett Baty, Jefferson Rojas, Mitch Voit and Émilien Pitre – as viable alternatives, signaling no veteran safety net. The front office expects a rebound from Semien, but the competition is fierce.
The Buffalo Bills trade for safety Amani Hooker and a fifth‑round pick, surrendering a second‑rounder to the Titans. Hooker, the league’s current interception leader with 10 picks since 2024, bolsters a secondary ranked 29th in pass defense. QB Josh Allen praises the move, saying it sends a "message" of belief and confidence, and vows to integrate Hooker quickly into the Bills' culture and scheme. Hooker is slated to debut against the New York Jets Sunday, joining Cole Bishop and potentially shifting Damar Hamlin to a dime role.
The Yankees must decide whether to re‑sign left‑hander Tim Hill, a 36‑year‑old reliever who appeared in 67 games last season with a 4.60 ERA and 25 strikeouts over 58.2 innings. Despite a negative fWAR, his side‑arm, change‑of‑pace style makes him a useful bullpen depth piece. Four clubs—the Dodgers, Guardians, Mets and Giants—are reportedly interested, according to Jon Heyman. New York is willing to match the $3 million price tag Hill earned in 2026, hoping he can provide low‑cost innings in a 162‑game stretch.
The 2026 MLB Awards break history as Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong clinches both the NL Platinum Glove and tops the league with 45 homers and 41 steals, while Astros DH Yordan Álvarez snags the AL Hank Aaron Award, an Edgar Martinez DH trophy, and Comeback Player of the Year. Jacob Misiorowski (Brewers) and Cam Schlittler (Yankees) win Cy Young honors, Mason Miller (Padres) and Bryan Baker (Rays) capture Reliever awards, and Zack Wheeler (Phillies) is voted NL Comeback Player after a rib‑surgery comeback. Rookie, manager, and executive awards round out the night, with Crow‑Armstrong and Álvarez poised as MVP finalists.
Egor Demin returned from a six-game absence with 22 points as the Brooklyn Nets routed the New Orleans Pelicans 145-111 on Wednesday, handing them a fourth consecutive loss.
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With the World Series confetti barely swept away, the MLB offseason has burst open with high-stakes managerial moves,
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James Harden scored a season-high 32 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 115-107 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
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Zion Williamson calls the Pelicans' 145-111 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Nov. 12, 2026 “unacceptable,” after the team’s third straight 138‑plus point game and two 30‑point defeats, including a franchise‑record 51‑point loss to Golden State. Williamson, who led New Orleans with 29 points on 8‑of‑14 shooting, urged teammates and coaches to “look in the mirror” and improve effort and defense. The Pelicans fall to 4‑8, hoping to halt the slide that followed a brief four‑game winning streak.
The New York Mets are reportedly reaching out to former bullpen lefty AJ Minter, a 2021 World Series champion with the Braves, as they prep for the 2027 season amid a looming MLB lockout. Minter, who pitched for the Mets in 2025‑26 before being traded to the Twins, offers veteran consistency the club hopes will anchor its young core after a disappointing 74‑88 finish in 2026. Sources say the Mets aim to finalize a deal before the December 1 CBA deadline.
Coach Mike Brown says he won’t rush a lineup change despite forward Mikal Bridges’ shooting slump early in the 2026‑27 season. Bridges, who missed the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s 112‑106 loss to the Cavaliers, is down to 6.3 points, 32.9% shooting and 26.5% from three over his first ten games. Brown points to the strong play of guards Landry Shamet and Deuce McBride, which tightens minutes for Bridges and Josh Hart, as a reason to stay the course. The Knicks invested heavily in Bridges—trading five first‑round picks and signing a four‑year, $150 million extension—making his struggles a key concern for the defending champions.
Landry Shamet has become a vital plug‑and‑play starter for the Knicks, earning coach Mike Brown’s trust as the go‑to wing when Mikal Bridges or others struggle. Brown praised Shamet’s two‑way play after he entered the second half of a loss to Cleveland, noting the challenge of balancing minutes with Deuce McBride and Josh Hart. In the Atlantic Division, the Raptors’ Scottie Barnes sits out with a left adductor strain, while the Nets juggle injuries to Nolan Traoré and Mikel Brown Jr. Guard Ben Saraf remains in the G‑League, but Egor Demin returns to score 22 points in a 41‑point victory over the Pelicans, giving Brooklyn its third win of the season.
Yankees ace Cam Schlittler clinches the 2026 American League Cy Young Award with a franchise‑third best 1.95 ERA, becoming the seventh Yankee and first since Gerrit Cole (2023). The award is unanimous after he pulled away from Dylan Cease late in the season. Off‑season moves are already buzzing: the club eyes former Phillies infielder Alec Bohm to upgrade third base, while GM Brian Cashman signals Jazz Chisholm Jr. likely won’t return despite praise. Meanwhile, bench coach Brad Ausmus departs for the Astros, and hitting coach James Rowson heads to the Giants, with Aaron Bates emerging as a top candidate for the vacant Yankees hitting coach slot.
The Knicks fall to 6-5 after a 115-107 loss to Cleveland, and head coach Mike Brown lashes out at the referees for denying Jalen Brunson any free‑throw attempts despite his 35 minutes on the floor. Brunson finished with 27 points but zero trips to the line, while the Cavs earned 25 free throws, 11 from James Harden. Brown says the lack of calls “is alarming,” though Brunson admits his own hesitancy contributed. Karl‑Anthony Towns notches his 11th straight double‑double (21/11/8) and Miles McBride adds 19 off the bench. The Knicks aim to rebound against Indiana on Friday.
Mika Zibanejad delivers a vintage power‑play one‑timer to break a scoreless drought and clinch the game‑winning goal in the New York Rangers’ 3‑1 win over the Calgary Flames on Nov. 12, 2026. The goal comes 59 seconds into the second period, snapping Zibanejad’s seven‑game goal‑less streak (18 points in 20 games). Goalkeeper Joonas Korpisalo backs the effort with 30 saves, including a crucial diving stop, and posts a 2.00 GAA in his second start. The victory keeps the Rangers perfect (11‑0‑0) when they score first and 9‑0‑0 when leading after two periods, extending their road swing ahead of a matchup with Vancouver.
Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks to a 115-107 loss against the Cavaliers, snapping New York’s four‑game win streak at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 12, 2026. Brunson scores 27 points (12‑of‑23) but admits his hesitation and lack of aggression cost the team, saying he didn’t adjust quickly enough to Cleveland’s defensive reads. The Cavs, bolstered by a season‑high 32 points from James Harden, improve to 6‑6, while the Knicks fall to 6‑5. New York’s next game is Friday versus the Indiana Pacers.
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the New Jersey Devils made several roster moves. First, they sent Riley Tufte to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate team, the Utica Comets. In addition…
Mikal Bridges has had a rough start to the 2026-27 campaign, and it's fair to wonder whether New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown is considering bringing him off the bench rather than starting him.
At the MLB Awards in Las Vegas, Yankees ace Cam Schlittler—who posted a league‑best 1.95 ERA over 193.2 innings and just won the AL Cy Young—makes the All‑MLB First Team as a starter. Designated hitter Ben Rice, the first Yankee DH to earn All‑MLB honors, lands on the Second Team after hitting 41 homers, 97 RBIs and a .897 OPS (149 wRC+), plus leading the postseason with four home runs despite the Yankees’ ALDS exit. Seven Yankees earned nominations, with Schlittler and Rice the only selections, underscoring a standout 2026 for the Bronx club.
Jacob Misiorowski (Milwaukee Brewers) and Cam Schlittler (New York Yankees) each earn unanimous Cy Young Awards for 2026, joining a rare trio of seasons where both league winners receive every first‑place vote. Misiorowski posts a 1.80 ERA, 252 strikeouts in 174.2 innings (12.98 K/9) and helps the Brewers win the World Series. Schlittler records a 1.95 ERA over 33 starts (193.2 innings) after a strong 2025 postseason. This marks only the third unanimous dual‑Cy Young occurrence, previously in 1968 and 2022, underscoring the pitchers’ dominance.
The Milwaukee Bucks were crushed 117-85 by the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, marking their lowest‑scoring output of the season without star Tyler Herro, who sits out with a knee injury. The Knicks exploded in the second quarter (32-13) and built a 26‑point lead early in the third, with the Bucks only managing a brief rally late. Jaime Jaquez Jr. led Milwaukee with 16 points, while Ryan Rollins contributed 14 after rejoining the starters. Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner combined for just eight points. Despite the loss, head coach Taylor Jenkins stays optimistic, calling the slump an "opportunity" to experiment with lineups and rebuild consistency.
The Cleveland Cavaliers upset the defending champion New York Knicks 115-107 at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 11, 2026, thanks to a dominant performance by James Harden. Harden poured in 32 points on 9‑for‑14 shooting, added four assists and key steals, sparking the Cavs' offense and delivering nine clutch fourth‑quarter points. Karl‑Anthony Towns contributed 21 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, while Donovan Mitchell added 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists, helping control the glass. The Knicks struggled as their wings—OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart—failed to produce, allowing Cleveland to capitalize and secure the win.