Chiefs coach Andy Reid backs kicker Harrison Butker despite a slump that has seen him miss seven of 19 field‑goal attempts, the most in the league. After two missed kicks against the New York Jets on Nov. 8 – including a 51‑yard miss that drew boos – Reid announced Butker will remain the starter for the Nov. 15 road game at Atlanta. The decision comes as Kansas City also signed veteran Justin Tucker to the practice squad, though Tucker is still under suspension. Reid praised Butker’s past contributions, noting the team will reassess after the Falcons matchup.
After two weeks of doom and gloom, the second half of the Jets game and the move to grab Josh Downs from the Colts at the trade deadline should put some pep in Chiefs fans' steps.
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New Buffalo Bills safety Amani Hooker plans to make his debut with his new team in Week 10 against the New York Jets, facing them for the second time in 2026.
With 49 points in 20 games, McDavid is on a historic pace to start the year for the Oilers.
After Oregon’s 41-28 win over Ohio State, head coach Ryan Day delivered a stark ultimatum: the Buckeyes must finish the season with three straight wins, including a win over Michigan, or face further changes. Day immediately fired special‑teams coordinator Robby Discher, whose unit struggled all season—ranking outside the top 80 in net punting and near the bottom in return averages. The loss dropped OSU to 6-3, its first three‑loss regular season since 2011, and comes with quarterback Julian Sayin sidelined. With Northwestern, Nebraska and Michigan remaining, Day warns the team has lost control of its destiny and more staff moves could follow.
Sebastian Aho leads the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken in Helsinki’s Global Series on November 12, 2026. Aho nets two goals, while Jusso Valimaki and Nikolaj Ehlers each add one, giving Carolina its 15th victory and extending its Metropolitan Division lead to six points. Goalie Phillip Grubauer concedes only one goal after Brandon Bussi’s strong 12‑of‑13 save performance for Seattle. The Hurricanes dominate with a 2.73 expected‑goals rate versus 1.21 for the Kraken and aim to become the first NHL team to notch four wins outside North America in the upcoming Saturday matchup.
Sam O’Reilly makes an instant impact in his Tampa Bay Lightning debut, logging 12:56 of ice time, joining the top power‑play unit and recording his first NHL point with a secondary assist on Yanni Gourde’s goal in an 8-3 win over Buffalo on Nov. 12, 2026. Called up after Brayden Point’s lower‑body injury, the 20‑year‑old also took the opening faceoff, won three of ten draws, delivered two hits and blocked a shot. Coach Jon Cooper praises O’Reilly’s face‑off skill and all‑around play, hinting he could earn a regular top‑six role while Point recovers. The former OHL MVP, drafted 32nd overall in 2024, now aims to cement his spot in the Lightning lineup.
The Toronto Maple Leafs sit at 8-10-2 after four straight losses and are actively hunting a true upgrade to their blue line before the March 1 trade deadline. According to Pierre LeBrun, GM John Chayka is making calls for a meaningful defenseman acquisition—not a short‑term fix—though top‑four defensemen aren’t currently on the market. With the Leafs hovering near the bottom of their division, securing a top‑tier defender could be crucial for a turnaround this season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs sit 8-10-2 after four straight losses and are actively scouting the trade market for a serious blue‑line upgrade before the March 1 deadline, according to Pierre LeBrun. GM John Chayka is reportedly making calls for a top‑four defenseman, not a short‑term fix, despite a scarce supply of elite D‑players in mid‑November. The Leafs' position near the Atlantic Division bottom makes any defensive acquisition critical to turning the season around.
The New York Jets’ most costly error at the 2026 trade deadline was refusing to move Breece Hall. While the team managed only a minor deal—trading safety Andre Cisco for a 2028 sixth‑round pick—it missed a chance to cash in on Hall, whose contract extension (three years, $43.5 million) could have fetched a third‑round pick and freed $10 million in cap space. Meanwhile rookie Braelon Allen thrived during Hall’s five‑game injury, racking up 504 yards and three touchdowns, yet the Jets now split the backfield, leaving both backs underused as the Jets sit 2‑7. The article argues that a rebuilding club should have leveraged Hall’s value rather than protecting a veteran contract.
Indiana’s No. 9 ranking drops to No. 14 during its bye week, prompting head coach Curt Cignetti to lambast the CFP committee on X, asking “Bad losses don’t count anymore? Are first downs still 10 yards?” The Hoosiers, 8‑1 and defending national champions, fell behind Texas, UCLA, Alabama, Notre Dame and Tennessee despite a lone 19‑15 loss to Ohio State. Cignetti cites perceived SEC bias and points to a strong defense, transfers and QB depth. Indiana faces No. 18 USC on Nov. 14, then unranked Washington and Purdue, with an 80.6% ESPN CFBPI chance to reach the 12‑team postseason.
The Winnipeg Jets have snapped a nine‑game slide and are now on a four‑game winning streak—tied for the NHL’s second‑longest streak behind the Nashville Predators’ six‑game run. Fresh off a victory over the New Jersey Devils, the Jets head into their GM20 showdown against the Dallas Stars on Nov. 12, 2026. The preview examines how the Jets' momentum and recent performances could shape the matchup against the Stars.
Nashville’s winning streak continues as Nils Hoglander nets a spectacular backhand‑between‑the‑legs goal against the Anaheim Ducks, a play NHL.com’s Anna Kulesa dubs a goal‑of‑the‑year contender. The goal, coming with four minutes left in the second period, gave the Predators a 2‑1 edge in their 4‑2 win. Hoglander also tallied an assist, marking his second consecutive multi‑point night and bringing his season total to four goals and five assists in 19 games. The rookie, a 2019‑40th‑overall pick acquired from Vancouver for a 2029 third‑rounder, helps fuel Nashville’s push ahead of Friday’s matchup in Vegas.
Daily Faceoff insider Matt Larkin envisions a one‑for‑one blockbuster trade between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars, swapping star forwards Nikita Kucherov and Jason Robertson. Both players are pending free agents after the 2026‑27 season—Kucherov, who has requested a trade, boasts 26 points in 18 games, while Robertson has 19 points in 17 games for the Stars. Dallas expects to revisit Robertson’s extension in December, and Tampa’s GM says he won’t trade Kucherov but risks losing him without a deal. The speculative swap pits two Stanley Cup‑contending teams against each other, though Larkin admits it’s unlikely.
Ahead of Thursday’s matchup with Minnesota, Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller explains why veteran defenseman Chris Tanev remains a load‑management scratch. Hiller says Tanev understands the team’s focus on his long‑term health, while also detailing Brendan Brisson’s recent call‑up and Anthony Stolarz’s start in goal amid new system tweaks. The coach emphasizes the club’s commitment to player well‑being as they prepare for the game on November 12, 2026.
UCLA guard Trent Perry is igniting the Bruins with a hot 3‑0 start, prompting coach Nick Cronin to liken him to recent star Tyger Campbell. Perry delivered his first collegiate double‑double—11 points and 11 assists—in a 106‑37 rout of Arkansas‑Pine Bluff and now averages 14.3 points and a team‑leading 7.3 assists per game, eclipsing Campbell’s senior‑year numbers. At 6‑4, he blends height, shooting (55.6% from three) and court IQ, directing the offense like a taller, better‑shot Campbell. Perry says he’s focused on being his own best, not a replica of past icons, as UCLA prepares for its next matchup against Long Beach State on Monday.
The New York Jets shook up the NFL at the 2025 trade deadline by trading two homegrown stars for massive returns. They had a chance to do it again in 2026, but they refused; and the star himself wasn’t eager for it to happen, either. According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, the San Francisco 49ers and ...
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The Buffalo Bills surge to the top of the NFL power rankings after a 23‑6 win over Minnesota, now averaging a #1 spot in five of eight national polls and an overall rank of 1.50. Meanwhile, USA Today finally moves them up to #2, while Sports Illustrated drops them to #3 to reward other contenders. The New York Jets sit near the bottom, averaging #29 after a 35‑12 loss to Kansas City and a 2‑7 record. With the Bills’ defense stepping up and a crucial AFC East showdown looming, the rankings spotlight a widening gap between Buffalo’s rise and the Jets’ struggles.
The Los Angeles Kings (5-9-2) host the New York Islanders (7-6-4) on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. PT in a Game 17 showdown. Kevin Fiala is cleared to return, while the 22‑year‑old’s impact is under scrutiny. Defenseman Drew Doughty is expected in the lineup, and goaltender Jonathan Kuemper eyes his 500th NHL win. Tune in via ESPN+, Hulu, KLAA 830 AM, the LA Kings app, or Twitter for live updates.
The Texas Rangers are eyeing Japanese power hitter Teruaki Sato, who posted a .306 average with 39 homers, 106 RBIs and the Central League Triple Crown for the Hanshin Tigers. To afford his likely high price, the club may have to trade star shortstop Corey Seager, as Rangers president Chris Young aims to keep the 2027 payroll near the 2026 $190 million mark. Simultaneously, Texas scouts 18‑year‑old pitcher Shoki Oda, a 97‑mph arm also linked to the Yankees and Dodgers, but signing him could require additional international bonus pool money. Both moves hinge on overcoming significant payroll constraints.
STORRS, Conn. – No. 11 UConn women's hockey (6-4-2) is set for a home-and-home series against the Providence Friars this weekend. The series will begin on Friday, November 13 at the Toscano Family Ice Forum at 2:00pm. The series will conclude on Saturday, November 14 at Schneider Arena at 2:00pm. Both games will be broadcast on ESPN+.
One year after being claimed off waivers, defenseman Troy Stecher opens up about the Toronto Maple Leafs' uneasy atmosphere following four straight defeats. He says the sting of being waived fuels his drive, and he’s focused on helping the team tighten up during a tough home stretch while preparing to match up against the Wild’s Quinn Hughes and Kirill Kaprizov. Stecher’s candid comments reveal a lingering chip on his shoulder and a determination to prove he belongs.
The Ottawa Senators, sitting fourth in the Atlantic at 11-6-2, announce the return of star goalie Linus Ullmark for Thursday's 7 p.m. ET matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. Ullmark, sidelined since an Oct. 21 injury, missed nine games (the Senators went 4-3-2 in his absence) but posted a 7-1-0 record with a 1.33 GAA and .945 save percentage before the injury. He replaces Samuel Ersson (3-3-2, 3.11 GAA, .885 SV%) and Jonas Johansson (1-2-0, 4.60 GAA, .848 SV%). The Avalanche lead the league in scoring (4.11 goals/game) and boast a top‑10 power play, making Ullmark’s comeback a crucial test.
Fiala has been out of action since suffering a leg injury while representing Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics.