During Monday Night Football on ESPN, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman slipped a pointed jab at broadcast partner Joe Buck while talking about Justin Jefferson’s diamond‑encrusted chains. Aikman quipped he’d need a loan to wear such bling, underscoring the tension that’s simmered since ESPN handed Buck a six‑year, $108 million extension—leaving Aikman's own five‑year deal, which expires at season’s end, in the dark. The contract dispute sparked an off‑air shouting match at SoFi Stadium in October, and the rift remains evident on tonight’s broadcast.
Notre Dame opens its college basketball season 3‑0 with a dominant 94‑70 home win over Eastern Illinois on Nov. 10, 2026. The Irish post a 24‑0 run—the longest under Coach Micah Shrewsberry—while forcing 23 turnovers and recording 17 steals, the fourth‑best single‑game total in school history. Five starters score in double figures, led by Logan Duncomb’s perfect 9‑for‑9 night and 20 points. Braeden Smith adds 17 points, eight assists and five steals; senior guard Braeden Shrewsberry hits a career‑high tying four triples and moves into seventh on ND’s all‑time three‑point list. Notre Dame shoots 58.9% overall and 45.8% from three, tallying a season‑best 20 assists.
Tony Romo makes his first NFL broadcast appearance of the season on ESPN2’s alternate Monday Night Football feed, joining Pat McAfee’s “Field Pass” during the Bills‑Vikings game. Appearing via video call as the “quarterback expert,” Romo—still on leave from CBS after his summer OWI arrest—delivers analysis that shows he’s ready to call games again. The surprise cameo sparks speculation about his future in broadcasting, though no firm plans have been announced.
During the Bills‑Vikings clash at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 9, Buffalo’s CB Christian Benford (wrist) was listed questionable but returned to the field in the third quarter, while safety Damar Hamlin (cramping) was a probable who also rejoined the defense. Minnesota’s starter Carson Wentz left the game with a foot injury after a lineman stepped on him, prompting backup Max Brosmer to warm up; LB Blake Cashman and DL Tyrion Ingram‑Dawkins also required trainer attention. The updates reflect shifting lineups for both teams as the contest progressed.
Patriots star RB Rhamondre Stevenson suffers a knee‑tendon injury in the 45‑27 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Nov. 8, likely sidelining him for several weeks. The back‑of‑knee issue won’t require surgery, but both Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport expect him to miss the next few games. Stevenson, who has logged 399 rushing yards, 258 receiving yards and four touchdowns this season, joins ill TreVeyon Henderson on the ADL. New England now leans on Corey Kiner (50 carries, 244 yards, 1 TD) and Lan Larison for Week 10 in Germany against the Detroit Lions.
Tony Romo surprises fans by joining Pat McAfee’s Monday Night Football alt‑cast on ESPN2 during the Vikings‑Bills game on Nov. 10, 2026. After months of silence following his CBS exit over an OWI incident, Romo appears on video for about five minutes, offering quarterback analysis, praising Vikings coach Brian Flores, and mimicking a cadence for Justin Jefferson. McAfee thanks Romo, hinting at a possible comeback and noting his safe, football‑only platform. The cameo also arrives as ESPN navigates Troy Aikman’s impending departure, positioning Romo for potential future appearances with McAfee’s show.
Before Week 9 Monday Night Football between the Vikings and Bills, Minnesota Lynx rookie star Olivia Miles met NFL Hall‑Famer Randy Moss on the U.S. Bank Stadium field for a photo‑op. Miles, covering the game for a photography assignment, also snapped a shot of Moss. Fans praised the unexpected duo, dubbing them “Minnesota royalty.” Miles, the 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year, posted 19.8 points and 6 assists per game for the Lynx, while Moss is a six‑time Pro Bowler who spent eight seasons in Minnesota after being drafted in 1998.
Mikayka Blakes propels Vanderbilt to a 102‑50 win over Morehead State, becoming the program’s seventh‑all‑time scorer by passing SEC legend Christina Foggie’s 1,743‑point mark. Blakes tallied 25 points, six assists and two blocks, moving from eighth to seventh on the list in just three seasons. Her 56‑game double‑digit streak and 18‑game 20‑point run set school records, while the Commodores notch their third consecutive 100‑point game and extend a 23‑game non‑SEC winning streak. With preseason All‑American honors and a Final Four goal, Blakes eyes the 2028 WNBA draft as Vanderbilt aims for a championship run.
Jordan Davis' time with the Philadelphia Eagles came to an end after four and a half years on Monday.
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 38-17 at Levi’s Stadium, but the victory is eclipsed by fan violence. Santa Clara police report 11 arrests and 45 ejections after multiple fights broke out inside the stadium and on the surrounding pavement, with video showing two fans knocked unconscious. 49ers lineman Trent Williams and DE Keion White note the unusually high fan aggression, and Lt. Eric Lagergren promises a thorough investigation and urges witnesses to tip off police. The department emphasizes a zero‑tolerance policy for fan‑on‑fan assaults at large events.
In a Monday night showdown between two 6‑1 teams, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen erupts after a costly mistake against the Minnesota Vikings. After a special‑teams miscue forces the Bills to start at their own 1‑yard line, Allen scrambles for a first down only to be sacked by Vikings rookie Andrew Van Ginkel at the 1‑yard line. A near‑fumble is overturned on review, but the frustration culminates with Allen ripping off his helmet and slamming it to the turf before catching it. The incident highlights the mounting pressure on Allen as the game unfolds.
Former Browns receiver Jarvis Landry lashes out at head coach Todd Monken for the overtime two‑point try that left Cleveland 22‑23 down to New Orleans. With one minute left, backup QB Shedeur Sanders threw a 39‑yard TD to Harold Fanin Jr., then failed a two‑point pass to Denzel Boston. Monken defends the call, citing overtime rules and the Saints’ timeouts. Sanders finished with 297 yards, two TDs and five sacks, but his starting role is in doubt as Deshaun Watson is slated to return for Week 10 versus Houston. The article dissects the risky decision, its fallout, and the looming QB battle.
Colts right tackle Jalen Travis, the 2025 fourth‑round pick who has started all nine games, suffers a knee injury against the Cowboys and will miss 2–4 weeks, CBS Sports reports. The setback arrives as Indianapolis, now 2‑7 and three‑way in the AFC South, approaches the trade deadline while also juggling a GM vacancy and potential contract negotiations with star running back Jonathan Taylor.
Josh Allen becomes only the fifth NFL quarterback to eclipse 5,000 career rushing yards, achieving the milestone in Buffalo’s Week 9 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 9, 2026. After entering the game at 4,991 yards, Allen added a 7‑yard run, a 5‑yard scramble and a 3‑yard carry in the third quarter to break the barrier. He now joins Lamar Jackson, Michael Vick, Cam Newton and Russell Wilson in the exclusive club, complementing his record for most career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback.
Veteran quarterback Josh Johnson leaves the Cincinnati Bengals’ practice squad to join the Arizona Cardinals’ 53-man roster, the 15th team of his 14‑year career. The move follows a cascade of injuries and trades: Jacoby Brissett was dealt to Baltimore, and Gardner Minshew suffered a season‑ending torn UCL. At 40, Johnson impressed in Bengals preseason action but remained a practice‑squad player behind Sean Clifford. He now becomes the NFL’s second‑oldest starter, behind Aaron Rodgers, as the Cardinals prepare for Sunday Night Football against Cincinnati. The Cardinals also lose top receiver Michael Wilson to a neck injury, shifting targets to tight end Trey McBride.
During Week 9 Monday Night Football, Buffalo’s Josh Allen launched an “arm‑punt” on third‑and‑23, only for Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy to intercept in the end zone and sprint nearly to midfield. Analyst Troy Aikman hailed it as “one of the best plays I’ve ever seen,” prompting bewildered reactions from co‑host Joe Buck and Twitter users. The article recaps the play, the hyperbolic praise, and the ensuing debate over its significance in a low‑stakes first‑quarter moment.
Jordon Hudson is already back on the dating scene.
Josh Allen ties Peyton Manning's record of 322 combined passing, rushing and receiving touchdowns in a quarterback's first ten NFL seasons. Allen reached the mark with a TD pass against the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 9, 2026, doing it in just 136 games—24 fewer than Manning—and while still in his ninth season. The milestone also pushes him ahead of legends like Russell Wilson, Dan Marino and Brett Favre. Only Patrick Mahomes remains in contention, needing 21 more TDs to surpass the record.
ATHENS, Ga. – Four Bulldogs scored 13 points apiece to lead Georgia (3-0) in an 80-72 win over Florida Gulf Coast (1-2) at Stegeman Coliseum on Monday night.
Patriots RB Rhamondle Stevenson is sidelined for several weeks with a knee‑tendon injury that doesn’t require surgery, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The 2026 leading rusher (399 yards, 2 TDs) also contributed 258 receiving yards and two scores before exiting the 45‑27 loss to Green Bay. His absence, joining WR AJ Brown and RB TreVeyon Henderson, forces rookie Corey Kiner into the Week 9 start against the Detroit Lions in Germany. Kiner has 244 rushing yards at 4.9 yds/carry but offers limited receiving threat, leaving QB Drake Maye without a dual‑threat back. Meanwhile, DeMario Douglas steps up as the top pass‑catcher.
During a Monday Night Football broadcast on Nov. 9, Pat McAfee surprised viewers by introducing former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo as ESPN’s new quarterback expert, marking Romo’s return to TV after his July OWI arrest and split with CBS. Romo, who signed a 10‑year, $180 million deal with CBS in 2020, was let go in October. ESPN is reportedly reshuffling its NFL commentary team, potentially replacing Dan Orlovsky, and may offer Romo a $10‑$14 million annual salary. The move signals a major comeback for the Cowboys legend in sports broadcasting.
In his first season, Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy praises the team’s 6‑2 record but warns against getting ahead of themselves, noting “you don’t win anything after 8 games.” The Steelers sit atop the AFC North and fourth in the conference, with Aaron Rodgers posting 1,871 yards, 13 TDs and six picks. Jaylen Warren leads the run game with 704 yards, while DK Metcalf tops the receivers with 378 yards. Pittsburgh prepares for a Week 10 road clash against the Bengals on Nov. 15 at 8:20 p.m. ET, aiming to extend its playoff push.
Carson Wentz may have saved Monday Night Football with his struggles against the Bills.
Georgia Tech fires four coaches — defensive coordinator Jason Semore, defensive ends coach Kyle Pope, offensive line coach Allen Mogridge and wide receivers coach Jafar Williams — as the Yellow Jackets slump to a 2-7 record and last place in the ACC. Defensive backs coach Vinnie Sunseri assumes play‑calling duties, while former NFL star DeAndre Hopkins joins as receivers coach and other assistants shuffle roles. Head coach Brent Key says the shake‑up aims to improve the final three games, after a recent 44-17 loss to Louisville and a lone conference win over Duke. The next test is at Clemson on Saturday.
Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart clinches the 2026 National League Rookie of the Year award, edging out JJ Wetherholt (Cardinals) and Carson Benge (Mets). Stewart posted a stunning rookie line of 32 home runs and 112 RBIs, topping the vote despite both rivals posting 4 WAR seasons. His win marks the Reds' first Rookie of the Year since Jonathan India in 2021 and secures a Prospect Promotion Initiative pick and an extra first‑round slot for next summer’s draft.