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Coach Jordan Ott’s Phoenix Suns are preparing for October 21’s season opener at Portland and have been busy in the front office, recently announcing Oso Ighodaro’s contract extension. Forward Dillon Brooks spoke out about a team culture issue that Mat Ishbia fixed ahead of the season, which will now include a surprise addition who became well known from his college days at Gonzaga.

Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Ott’s team has signed Zags legend Drew Timmeoff waivers after he spent training camp with Chris Finch’s Minnesota Timberwolves. Timme has averaged 5.6 points and 2.7 rebounds per game in two NBA seasons with the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers.

The news comes with Phoenix’s opener at the Portland Trail Blazers just days away. The Suns don’t have a ton of star power heading into the year, but they have a scrappy roster led by unheralded players including defensive stopper Ryan Dunn, who spoke with Clutch Points about a love for hunting “new milestones.”

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The offseason hasn’t been without controversy in Phoenix as Kevin Durant recently fired back at Ishbia over “culture” related criticisms. Positive feedback has come from a former NBA coach, who had a positive Miles Bridges prediction about Ott’s team heading into the season.

Bringing Timme aboard Ott’s ship gives the Suns another team-first player who excels at moving without the ball, rebounding, passing, and other little things teams need to win. The Suns won’t be anyone’s pick to reach the Finals this season outside of Arizona, but they have quietly built an interesting group of players that can challenge anyone on any given night.

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ABU DHABI – Alexander Volkanovski knows there are eager challengers waiting for him after UFC 333.

Volkanovski (28-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC) defends his featherweight title against Movsar Evloev (20-0 MMA, 10-0 UFC) in Saturday's main event at Etihad Arena on Yas Island (Paramount+).

While the word retirement popped up in some of Volkanovski's recent interviews, he shut that idea down. He zeroed in on a couple of potential challengers he sees most worthy of a title shot should he get past Evloev.

"After Movsar, you've got your Jean Silvas, you've got your Aljamain (Sterlings), who are both pretty much in the exact same position," Volkanovski told MMA Junkie. "They're the ones who stand out the most right now. ... That's another one – (Kevin Vallejos) there. So whether Kevin can get a title fight that quick and jump the line, I don't know.

"At the same time, Aljamain and Silva, they're probably closest. But Kevin, he's definitely someone – this is a test for him. You see a lot of guys who look good until they fight a veteran with fight IQ that's calculated. Kevin is going to have a tough one here, but if he proves himself, he's going to show that he deserves to be at the top."

Silva (18-3 MMA, 7-1 UFC) is fresh off a submission of Jose Delgado at Noche UFC this past September. Sterling (26-5 MMA, 18-5 UFC) meets dangerous contender Vallejos (18-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 294 on Nov. 21 from ABHA Arena in Doha, Qatar.

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski sees two contenders standing out the most

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring) might be able to return in Week 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday, Oct. 19, that he is hopeful Overshown will be back at practice this week, getting ready for the game next week on Monday, Oct. 26, against the Eagles. He hasn't played since Week 1.

“The hamstrings could be tricky,” Schottenheimer said. “They’re tricky and you don’t know how they’re going to react, but I think we do feel really good that he’s going to be back this week and it’d be a big jump-start for us.”

SOURCE: The Dallas Morning News - Joseph Hoyt

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Hopeful DeMarvion Overshown can return in Week 7

PREVIEW | Palmeiras vs Fluminense: team news, lineups, predictions (Libertadores 22/10)

Palmeiras host Fluminense this Thursday at the Nubank Parque for a match of the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores.

In their last game, Palmeiras won 0-2 against Athletico Paranaense (Brasileirão Série A 2026). In their last encounter, Fluminense were beaten 1-2 by Santos (Brasileirão Série A 2026).

The last meeting between the two teams ended with Palmeiras winning 2-1.

UnavailablePalmeiras

• Gustavo Gómez - Suspension
• Agustín Giay - Suspension
• Vitor Roque - Ankle Sprain
• Jefté - Meniscus Tear

Fluminense

• Martinelli - Knee Injury
• Guilherme Arana - Suspension (five bookings)
• Germán Cano - Hamstring Injury
• Matheus Reis - Inflammation Of Ligaments In The Knee
• John Kennedy - Cruciate Ligament Tear
• Alisson - Hip Flexor Problems

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Palmeiras ( vs Athletico Paranaense 2026-10-17): Carlos Miguel, Bruno Fuchs, Murilo, Alexander Barboza, Khellven, Lucas Evangelista, Andreas Pereira, Joaquín Piquerez, Flaco López, Ramón Sosa, Maurício

Fluminense ( vs Santos 2026-10-18): Fábio, Samuel Xavier, Igor Rabello, Ignácio, Renê, Nonato, Hércules, Agustín Canobbio, Lucho Acosta, Yeferson Soteldo, Rodrigo Castillo

SAN ANTONIO, TX -SEPTEMBER 28: Carter Bryant #11 of the San Antonio Spurs poses for a portrait at the San Antonio Spurs Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center on September 28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) GettyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: Carter Bryant #11 of the San Antonio Spurs walks on the court during a break in the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game against the Atlanta Hawks at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Carter Bryant #11 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots a three-point shot over Kasparas Jakucionis #25 of the Miami Heat during the first half in a California Classic summer league game at Chase Center on July 05, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) GettySAN ANTONIO, TX -OCTOBER 8: Carter Bryant #11 of the San Antonio Spurs blocks the shot of Nickell Alexander-Walker #7 of the Atlanta Hawks in the second half of the preseason game at Frost Bank Center on October 8, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) GettySAN ANTONIO, TX -SEPTEMBER 28: Carter Bryant #11 of the San Antonio Spurs poses for a portrait at the San Antonio Spurs Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center on September 28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) Getty

Carter Bryant is making a case to be a normal rotational player on the Spurs roster. Against the Suns on October 14th, he had 16 points and hit four threes. With improved shooting and improved defense, his case for a lot more playing time is strong.The question becomes whether or not he can stay consistent.

Spurs Roster: Carter Bryant’s Preseason Performance GettyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 09: Carter Bryant #11 of the San Antonio Spurs walks on the court during a break in the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game against the Atlanta Hawks at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Against the Suns in 20 minutes, Bryant was able to get 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks. He also attempted seven three-pointers and made four of them. Shooting is the biggest part, because last season he was very inconsistent shooting the three. In the game against Phoenix, he showed signs of Improvement.

The defensive side is something that he’s already known for. Even last season as a rookie, he was a really good defender. However, he did show some maturity on the defensive end and didn’t jump on pump fakes as much. His timing and reaction speed looked better as well.

Bryant’s Improved Shooting GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 05: Carter Bryant #11 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots a three-point shot over Kasparas Jakucionis #25 of the Miami Heat during the first half in a California Classic summer league game at Chase Center on July 05, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Bryant worked a lot on his shooting over the summer to become a better three-point shooter. He claims to have worked out four to five times a day and made over 1,000 shots daily. This is big time for his improvement and gives him a chance at minutes. As a rookie, Bryant shot 33.5% from three. If he can improve on the percentage, he’ll find himself in the lineup a lot more this season.

Bryant’s Defense is the Key to More Minutes GettySAN ANTONIO, TX -OCTOBER 8: Carter Bryant #11 of the San Antonio Spurs blocks the shot of Nickell Alexander-Walker #7 of the Atlanta Hawks in the second half of the preseason game at Frost Bank Center on October 8, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

Bryant is a player who can switch on every screen and defend multiple positions. He’s quick enough to stay with guards; he’s long enough to guard forwards, and he’s big and athletic enough to guard centers. He is also a very good rebounder with his size and athleticism.

Someone who can guard multiple positions and rebound is the type of player that the Spurs love. His defense is the biggest key to more minutes. If he can get in the game, guard, and stay out of foul trouble, he will carve himself a good role. He will get his opportunities to show what he is made of.

Where Bryant Fits in the Spurs Rotation GettySAN ANTONIO, TX -SEPTEMBER 28: Carter Bryant #11 of the San Antonio Spurs poses for a portrait at the San Antonio Spurs Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center on September 28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

With Tobias Harris out to begin the season, Bryant could find opportunities to prove himself. He has a bit of competition at the forward spot and will have to battle for playing time. If he can capitalize on his playing time while Harris is out, then he’ll find himself in the rotation. Bryant will need to stay ready because his chance can come at any point.

The Spurs already know what he is capable of and have shown signs of how good he was last year. Now is the time to show them how much better he got from last season to this one. All the work that he put in during the offseason needs to show once the season starts.

Bryant’s shooting development gives the Spurs another potential offensive threat. His defense and consistency will be the determining factor in how big his role could be. The Spurs will need Bryant on both ends, and he will get chances to show why he belongs in the lineup.

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Northeast Florida high school sports scores for Monday, Oct. 19

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Bishop Kenny 49, NFEI 21

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Boys

Clay 197, Orange Park 204

Middleburg 168, Palatka 169

Girls

Middleburg 169, Clay 227

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The man accused of killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew will stand trial early next year.

Daniel Jones will start at quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts in this week's game against the Minnesota Vikings.

This was never truly in question, but given Jones' rocky start to the season and the Colts coming off a devastating loss to Tennessee, head coach Shane Steichen was asked on Monday if Jones would continue to be his starter.

Steichen confirmed that would be the case.

#Colts HC Shane Steichen says QB Daniel Jones will remain the team's starter against the #Vikings. DC Lou Anarumo will continue to call the defense as well.

— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) October 19, 2026

Following the Colts' loss to the Titans, Steichen reiterated his confidence in Jones, but did add that he has to clean up the turnovers.

This season, Jones has thrown six interceptions -- tied for the fourth-most in the NFL -- and he's also lost a few fumbles as well.

The Colts re-signed Jones in the offseason with the hope that he could regain last year's pre-injury form. However, that hasn't been the case. Jones is completing just 59% of his passes at only 5.9 yards per pass attempt, with four touchdowns and the aforementioned six interceptions.

Interceptions, poor decisions, and off-target passes have been far too prevalent for Jones this season, but it's not as if conditions around him have been great. The offensive line unit struggled against the Titans, the run game has been lackluster, and without Alec Pierce, the wide receiver depth has been exposed.

Jones and the 2-4 Colts will attempt to get the season back on track this week, but that won't be easy against the aggressive and blitz-heavy Vikings' defense.

This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Daniel Jones will start for Colts in Week 7 v. Vikings

Well, that was easy.

The 49ers took the opening kickoff and marched 64 yards in nine plays, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive for the third time this season. The 49ers faced two third downs, and Mike Evans caught a 24-yard pass on third-and-4 and Kaelon Black ran for 2 yards on third-and-1.

Brock Purdy threw an 11-yard touchdown to tight end George Kittle for an early 7-0 lead on the Commanders.

Purdy went 5-of-6 for 51 yards and a touchdown, hitting three different receivers.

Christian McCaffrey had two carries for 11 yards and three catches for 16 yards.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 04: Kevin Porter Jr. #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after scoring in the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Fiserv Forum on February 04, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) GettyThe Porter Jr. era is over in Milwaukee. Getty

It appears as if the 2026-27 Milwaukee Bucks roster is officially taking shape.

The franchise is moving past the Giannis Antetokounmpo era with several intriguing pieces, but not every piece is in frame moving forward.

Among those players is Kevin Porter Jr., who has spent a season and half in Milwaukee.

Read more below on the Bucks’ final decision on the point guard.

Bucks Waive Porter Jr. in Semi-Surprising Move

GettyThe Porter Jr. era is over in Milwaukee.

The Bucks are waiving Porter Jr. on Monday as part of the final roster cutdown (Shams Charania, ESPN).

Porter, 26, was heading into the final year of a two-year contract this season. The former first-round draft pick is now likely to head to his fifth NBA franchise after averaging 17 points and seven assists per game in 2025-26.

This wasn’t a simple decision, but there’s a clear method to the Bucks’ madness. Read more on the strategy below.

Milwaukee’s Strategy Moving Ahead is Clear

Milwaukee is the victim of having a logjam in the backcourt at the moment. Ryan Rollins, Kasparas Jakucionis, Tyler Herro, and Brayden Burries very much in the mix heading into the new season.

While Porter owns a lot of promise, the Bucks had to make a decision on who they prioritize in development. Through this, the coaching staff is clearly making a point to play Burries and the second-year Jakucionis more.

There might be more moves to come after this, as Herro isn’t a guarantee to finish the year on the roster. It also seems that Rollins is the point guard of the future for the organization.

The Porter-Bucks partnership found some success, but it now ends in rather unceremonious fashion. Now, each side is seeking a fresh start under the guise of building a brighter future.

Milwaukee opens the season on Wednesday, taking on the Washington Wizards in the process.

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Georgia has landed another major in-state offensive line target in the 2028 class. Franklin (Ga.) Battle Ground Academy four-star offensive tackle Koehn Dial has committed to Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs following another visit to Athens over the weekend.

The 6-foot-8, 294-pound tackle ranks No. 293 overall in the Rivals Industry Ranking. He has been a priority for Georgia for years, and after nearly eight trips to Athens, Dial decided he had seen enough.

He informed the Bulldogs of his commitment following Saturday’s game.

“I’ve been thinking about it for about two months now,” Dial told Rivals. “They’ve always been consistent with me, kept it up front, and I just decided to seal the deal.”

Georgia has been a major factor in Dial’s recruitment since he attended a camp in Athens as an eighth-grader and earned an offer. The Bulldogs remained among his top three throughout the process, building a strong foundation through consistent communication and honest evaluations.

Dial didn’t arrive in Athens necessarily planning to commit. The decision simply felt right as the weekend unfolded.

“There wasn’t really a certain moment during the visit that I made the decision — It just felt natural. I knew it was time.”

Georgia’s sustained success, offensive line development and culture ultimately separated the Bulldogs.

“They’ve kept it up front with me with things I need to work on, where I’m at on the board, stuff like that,” Dial said. “And then obviously, it’s just the brotherhood that they have and development.”

The opportunity to develop under Georgia’s offensive line staff also played an important role. Dial has built relationships with Stacy Searels, Phil Rauscher and the Bulldogs’ offensive line coaches throughout his recruitment. He appreciates their straightforward approach and the connection they’ve established during his many visits.

“I really like the coaches. They are all really upfront, just a really good coach to be able to bond with during the games. I love it there.”

Smart’s leadership provided another reason for Dial to stay home.

“I love how he keeps it real with his players,” Dial said. “You can hear their game-time speeches sometimes, and it really gets you fired up. You want to play at Georgia right then and there. He is a coach who pushes his players and someone I want to play for.”

Dial has been a national recruit for several years, collecting offers and visiting programs across the country. But Georgia’s consistent presence made the decision easier as he moved further into his junior season.

He had considered committing early and ultimately reached a point where he didn’t see a reason to continue waiting.

“Georgia’s always been one of my favorite teams,” Dial said. “I’ve really liked going there for the past three years. I couldn’t wait any longer.”

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The Los Angeles Lakers needed to clear a roster spot. They should also clear up how a player they selected with the No. 17 pick just two years ago became someone they could no longer use.

The Lakers waived Dalton Knecht on Monday, ending his brief tenure and reducing their roster to the NBA’s 15-player limit. What once looked like a valuable draft acquisition ultimately produced neither a lasting rotation player nor a trade return.

That deserves more scrutiny than the usual explanation that basketball is a business.

Of course it is. And in this business, turning a first-round investment into a preseason roster cut should require an explanation from the people who made the investment.

Knecht has responsibilities here, too. He needed to improve, earn minutes and make himself indispensable. The Lakers were under no obligation to keep him simply because they drafted him.

But his failure to establish himself does not automatically absolve the organization that selected, coached and ultimately discarded him.

JJ Redick’s Explanation Raises Another Question

Discussing Knecht’s situation before the roster decision, coach JJ Redick pointed to the changing team around him.

“The team changed. Needs changed, the fit changed,” Redick said, according to Lakers Nation. Redick also said he believed Knecht had improved over his two seasons.

That is a reasonable explanation for why a player might lose his role. It is also an invitation to examine the Lakers’ planning.

If Knecht improved but became less useful, how much of this outcome belongs to the player? How much belongs to an organization whose personnel decisions left him without a place?

Teams must adapt. Nobody should demand that the Lakers preserve their 2024 roster structure to accommodate one draft pick. But successful roster management includes anticipating which young players can survive those changes — and recognizing when to move them before their value disappears.

“Fit changed” explains the destination. It does not settle whether the Lakers handled the journey well.

There Was Something Here to Develop

Knecht’s early promise was more than summer-league optimism.

In November 2024, he scored 37 points against Utah and made nine 3-pointers, matching the NBA’s single-game rookie record for made threes. It was the kind of performance that made his selection look like a steal.

One spectacular night never guaranteed a successful career. Shooting alone does not ensure a dependable NBA role.

Still, there was a foundation. Knecht averaged 9.1 points in 19.2 minutes across 78 games as a rookie. Last season, those figures fell to 4.2 points in 10.2 minutes over 54 appearances.

That decline demands a fuller assessment than saying he did not work out.

Did the Lakers overestimate how quickly his other skills would develop? Did the coaching staff struggle to find a workable role? Did roster changes make his limitations harder to accommodate?

Those possibilities carry different lessons. The front office should know which ones apply.

The Failed Trade Belongs in the Story

There is another complication in Knecht’s Lakers tenure: the organization had already tried to move him.

He was part of the February 2025 deal for Charlotte center Mark Williams that was subsequently rescinded. Knecht returned to a team that had just agreed to send him elsewhere.

It would be speculative to declare that episode responsible for his subsequent struggles. Players navigate trade discussions throughout their careers, and Knecht still had to perform.

But evaluating his development means considering the environment alongside the results. The Lakers saw him as a prospect, then a trade asset, then a returning player whose place remained uncertain.

That history makes it especially important to understand what development plan existed for him after the deal collapsed.

Cutting Him Can Be Correct — and the Outcome Still Be a Failure

The strongest defense of Monday’s decision is straightforward: keeping an inferior roster fit to protect the front office’s pride would have compounded the problem.

Agreed.

Once the Lakers concluded Knecht could not help enough, moving on may have been the right basketball decision. A first-round selection should never become a lifetime roster entitlement.

But making the correct final decision does not erase the decisions that preceded it.

The Lakers spent the No. 17 pick on a player who was gone before his third regular season with the team. They owe themselves an honest accounting of whether the failure began with the scouting evaluation, developed through the coaching process or accelerated through roster construction.

Knecht now has to prove he belongs somewhere else.

The Lakers should have to explain why they could not make him belong here.

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‘I Ain’t Respect It,’ ‘It Might Be His Last Year’ — Buccaneers' Super Bowl Champion Gets Brutally Honest on Todd Bowles' Future After 1-5 Start

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette thinks this might be Todd Bowles’ last season as the team’s head coach. On his “4th and South” podcast, Fournette shared his brutally honest assessment of Bowles as a coach and what it was like to play for him.

The Bucs dropped to 1-5 and last in the NFC South after Sunday’s 26-19 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tampa Bay entered the fourth quarter with a 16-3 lead, but collapsed down the stretch.

Leonard Fournette Calls Out Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles

Bowles was Fournette’s head coach with the Bucs during the 2022 NFL season; prior to that, Bowles was the team’s defensive coordinator under Bruce Arians, and they all won Super Bowl LV together in Tampa Bay.

“I can say this from being there and playing under Coach Bowles: he’s not very vocal. He’s not a vocal coach,” Fournette said. “If you mess up, he might yell, but it’s not one of those yells that you take serious.”

“When B.A. (Bruce Arians) got on your [expletive], he got on your [expletive]… Like, I hope he don’t chew my [expletive] out again like that.’ You know what I’m saying?”

Fournette also took issue with how Bowles treated the offensive players.

“I think Bowles being a defensive-minded coach, he don’t pay attention to the offense as much,” Fournette said. “So, I don’t know, maybe [it’s] favoritism, but I can remember certain days where he’d be a little more [lenient] on the defense than the offense. I ain’t respect it, but [expletive] it, he’s our coach.”

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Fournette’s co-host, former NFL wide receiver Jarvis Landry, pointed out that if the head coach doesn’t have the respect of his players, he better have a staff that demands respect, and he speculated that Bowles may not have that.

Finally, Fournette predicted that Bowles’ days in Tampa Bay are numbered: “Wholeheartedly, I think it might be his last year. I think it might be his last year. And that’s all I can really say about that.”

This isn’t the first time that Fournette has made a prediction like this. After the Bucs’ 0-2 start, Fournette said on his show, “To me, I just feel like maybe the time is up. Maybe it’s time for Coach Bowles to wrap it up.”

Tampa Bay lost its next two games to fall to 0-4. Then, the Bucs beat the Dallas Cowboys 24-16 on the road on Oct. 8 before the Week 6 loss to the Steelers.

The Glazer family, who own the Bucs, has never fired a coach midseason. Bowles has a 36-38 record in the regular season since becoming Tampa Bay’s head coach. He won three straight NFC South titles from 2022 to 2024, but the team missed the playoffs last year. He has a 1-3 record in the postseason.

Bowles entered this season on the hot seat due to last year’s second-half collapse. The Bucs have lost 12 of their last 15 since starting 6-2 last season. Tampa Bay is now 0-4 at home this season, and they led in the fourth quarter in three of those games.

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Baker Mayfield has missed three straight games with a thumb injury. Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels started in his place and threw two interceptions in the fourth quarter that set up Steelers field goals, and Aaron Rodgers won the game with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Germie Bernard in overtime.

Tampa Bay’s defense ranks fifth in yards allowed and fifth in PFN’s Defense Impact Score (with a 77.9 grade), though its 23 points allowed per game sit closer to the league average. Offensively, the Bucs rank 30th with a 69.2 grade in PFN’s Offense Impact Score.

“We’ve done some good things defensively, but you’ve still got to finish the game. They’re playing well. Obviously, we’ve got to do a little bit more. Offensively, we’ve just got to catch up a little bit,” Bowles said Monday.

In Week 7, the Bucs will face the Carolina Panthers (3-2), who lead the NFC South, on the road. Then, they host the Atlanta Falcons on Nov. 1. Mayfield is expected to practice Wednesday, but Bowles said the team won’t know until later in the week whether he can play against Carolina.

Bowles made it clear that these two divisional games are crucial for getting the season back on track.

“It’s critical. It’s a step to trying to get back in it,” he said. “The guys that you’ve got to play are ahead of you right now, so it’s going to be critical that we win these games.”

This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.

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Lone Peak celebrates a goal scored by Nya Piercy (25) during a 6A high school girls state semifinal against American Fork at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News

Here’s a recap of Monday’s 6A girls soccer semifinals held at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, with No. 1 seed Lone Peak and No. 2 Davis prevailing to advance to Friday’s final at 10 a.m.

Lone Peak 3, American Fork 0

Lone Peak ran its winning streak to 16 straight in the 6A semifinals on Monday afternoon, and in the process beat the rival it has owned in recent years.

The top-seeded Knights scored just 20 seconds into the match, and the defense took care of business from there in a convincing 3-0 win over No. 4 American Fork — the 15th straight victory in the rivalry for Lone Peak.

“I think the girls just trust us, what us coaches are trying to do. They trust the process. Obviously we go out to win, but every game is a different process to win that game,” said Lone Peak coach Shantel Jolley.

“Every game, a little bit of a different game plan, and the girls have done the process and they’ve stuck with our game plan each time.”

After its 3-peat bid was denied in the championship game last year by Syracuse, Lone Peak will be making its fourth straight title match appearance in Friday’s final at Zions Bank Stadium at 10 a.m., where it will face Davis.

Lone Peak’s march to the final got off to a rocky start in the first round, as it fell behind 2-0 in the first half to No. 16 seed Skyridge. It eventually rallied to force overtime and then won in a shootout, and it’s been smooth sailing from there, with a 4-0 triumph over Layton in the quarterfinals and Monday’s shutout win over American Fork.

Lone Peak’s Macie Leavitt (5) takes a shot on goal during a 6A high school girls state semifinal against American Fork at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Lone Peak and American Fork players leap into the air to fight for the ball during a 6A high school girls state semifinal at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News American Fork’s Charlotte Anderson (13) slides in and fights for the ball against Lone Peak’s Sami Schiffman (2) during a 6A high school girls state semifinal at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Lone Peak’s Nya Piercy (25) takes a shot during a 6A high school girls state semifinal against American Fork at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News American Fork’s Ivy Jacobson (35) heads the ball during a 6A high school girls state semifinal against Lone Peak at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Lone Peak celebrates a goal scored by Nya Piercy (25) during a 6A high school girls state semifinal against American Fork at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News American Fork huddles up and regroups after conceding a goal during a 6A high school girls state semifinal against Lone Peak at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Lone Peak’s Nya Piercy (25) heads the ball and scores during a 6A high school girls state semifinal against American Fork at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News American Fork’s Sofia Crowley (1) punts the ball during a 6A high school girls state semifinal against Lone Peak at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News American Fork’s Alli Brown (25) and Lone Peak’s Sadie Stratton (10) fight for the ball during a 6A high school girls state semifinal at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Lone Peak head coach Shantel Jolley speaks with her player Nya Piercy (25) during a 6A high school girls state semifinal at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Lone Peak and American Fork players fight for the ball from a corner kick during a 6A high school girls state semifinal at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News American Fork’s Cambree Ballard (14) shoots the ball during a 6A high school girls state semifinal soccer match against Lone Peak at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Lone Peak and American Fork players fight for the ball during a 6A high school girls state semifinal soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News American Fork’s Sienna Bushman (24) and Lone Peak’s Sasha Casto (14) fight for the ball during a 6A high school girls state semifinal soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News American Fork head coach Tara Warner coaches during a 6A high school girls state semifinal soccer match against Lone Peak at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News

“Obviously you can never complain when you make it to the finals, but I think we’ve got such a different crew this year,” said Jolley, whose team only returns a handful of starters from last year.

Lone Peak needed less than 30 seconds to get things rolling in the semis.

It took the opening kickoff, worked it up the left side, with Sami Schiffman whipping a cross into the box that Macie Leavitt buried for the early 1-0 lead.

A dream start indeed.

“You can never complain when you can get a goal within the first minute, but they executed what we’ve been working on for probably the last week in particular. It was good for them to actually take what we did in practice and execute it, and it led to some goals,” Jolley said.

“It changes everything. I think it gives everyone a chance to take a breath, relax just a little bit, get the nerves out after that first one and feel a little more comfortable to kind of settle the ball and play our game.”

By halftime, Lone Peak had doubled its lead as Nya Piercy headed in a corner kick from Katherine Mason.

Up 2-0 at the break, Jolley quickly reminded her players what happened when they were down two goals in their first round game with Skyridge last week.

Lone Peak’s intensity never dropped in the second half, with Kami McMurtrey tacking on a second goal to seal the 3-0 victory.

Davis 3, Farmington 2

Davis lost four regular season games in 2026 — twice to Syracuse and twice to Farmington.

After avenging those Syracuse losses last week in a resounding 4-0 quarterfinal win, the Darts earned another slice of redemption in the 6A semifinals on Monday.

Kate Willard scored a pair of first half goals, and then Samantha Maudsley buried a classy winner on an assist from Avery Johnson in the 62nd minute as Davis outlasted Farmington 3-2 in a back-and-forth rivalry showdown at Zions Bank Stadium.

No. 2 seed Davis now advances to Friday’s 6A state championship at 10 a.m. against top seed Lone Peak.

Davis coach Dillon Richens believes grit is what’s helped his team get over the hump the past two games against tough region foes, and what will give his team a shot in the final.

“Just proud of the girls,” Richens said. “They’re super talented technically, tactically, but it’s been the heart moments that you say, ‘Can we do it?’ And so they played the last 15 minutes just full heart … everything they had,” said Richens.

“So that’s the kind of stuff that grit gives you a chance in these kind of games and it’ll give us a chance on Friday, and I think if they show up and play the way they have been the last several games, they’re going to be right there to start.”

Farmington beat Davis 3-2 and 4-3 in the regular season, and even in the semis Richens said the Phoenix attack gave his team problems again.

The difference was at the other end where the Darts finished their chances.

Farmington’s Addy Webb (7) blocks a shot attempted by Davis’ Marley Francis (12) during a 6A high school girls state semifinal soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Farmington head coach Sarah Beecher speaks with her players during a 6A high school girls state semifinal soccer match against Davis at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Farmington’s Meg Wright (8) crosses the ball during a 6A high school girls state semifinal soccer match against Davis at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Davis’ Samantha Maudsley (2) drives past a defender during a 6A high school girls state semifinal soccer match against Farmington at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Farmington’s Braelyn Perrero (5) is fouled by Davis’ Jane Taylor (19) during a 6A high school girls state semifinal soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Davis celebrates their win after a 6A high school girls state semifinal soccer match against Farmington at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Davis’ Samantha Maudsley (2) jukes out a defender during a 6A high school girls state semifinal soccer match against Farmington at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Farmington’s Abby Child (00) watches the ball sit in the back of her net during a 6A high school girls state semifinal soccer match against Davis at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Davis’ Makenna Couser (5) is stopped by Farmington’s Sophie Jones (6) during a 6A high school girls state semifinal soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Davis head coach Dillon Richens speaks with his players during a 6A high school girls state semifinal soccer match against Farmington at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Davis’ Kate Willard (3) scores a goal during a 6A high school girls state semifinal against Farmington at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Davis’ Kate Willard (3) runs to celebrate with her teammates after scoring a goal during a 6A high school girls state semifinal against Farmington at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News Davis’ Kate Willard (3) celebrates with her teammates after scoring a goal during a 6A high school girls state semifinal against Farmington at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News

Trailing 1-0 after an Oaklee Stanford finish for Farmington in the ninth minute, Davis ripped momentum away with a pair of goals just 32 seconds apart.

Willard equalized on a goal from the top of the box in the 27th minute, and with the stadium still buzzing, she scored again from close range, chipping a cross from Maudsley over the Phoenix keeper for the 2-1 lead.

“You play for 80 minutes. You only need 35 seconds to impact the game, right?” said Richens.

“(Willard is) playing well. She uses her body phenomenally well, she’s technically super strong, she’s smart. She’s on, and it’s hard to defend her. So, you hope that the girls can take their moments, and Kate did. I think she only had a few shots today, and the ones she had, she absolutely buried.”

By halftime, however, the game was level again as Addy Webb equalized for Farmington on a quality tally near the penalty area.

The game was unfolding somewhat how Richens expected, and was hoping for.

“Every Davis-Farmington game’s always fun,” Richens said. “I mean, they do everything together. They’re friends, they’re probably family half the time.

“It’s a good, close rivalry, and I’ve actually really been pleased with Farmington and how, on both sides, boys and girls, it’s been a very good rivalry.”

Davis’ breakthrough ultimately came in the 62nd minute on a great bit of individual skill from Johnson to Maudsley. Johnson clipped a cross into the box to Maudsley who’d got in behind the defense, and then Maudsley took the shot first time as the ball hit the turf, slipping it past the keeper for the 3-2 lead and ultimately the win.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 04: Ryan Miller #84 of the Miami Dolphins warms up prior to the start of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 04, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) Getty

The Miami Dolphins apparently did the New England Patriots a favor they didn’t know they were doing.

Recently, the Dolphins cut journeyman wide receiver Ryan Miller.

And on Monday, the Pats signed Miller to their practice squad, according to the NFL’s official transaction log.

The reason was simple: The Patriots have placed Romeo Doubs on injured reserve, and they needed another WR in their building.

#Patriots IR Romeo Doubs, sign Elliott Davison to 53, signed Ryan Miller, Jacob Rizy and Andrew Rupcich to the practice squad and released D’Shawn Jamison from the practice squad

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 19, 2026

It’s just an ironic twist after Miller began this season with the Dolphins, who remain winless, that he’s now with the reigning AFC champion Patriots.

Ryan Miller With Dolphins

The Dolphins added Miller in late August.

He had begun the preseason with the New York Giants, but they waived him on Aug. 24, and the Dolphins had officially claimed him on Aug. 25 — so it was clear Miami saw something promising in Miller.

Miller went on to appear in all five games for the Dolphins before being cut during their Week 6 bye.

He caught his first pass for Miami in Week 2, and it was a long one — a 77-yard touchdown from Malik Willis against the San Francisco 49ers.

Miller caught two more passes in Week 3, one for 10 yards and the other for 5 yards.

That’s the totality of his Miami production, grabbing three receptions for 92 yards, including the long touchdown.

Miller did also get involved on special teams for the Dolphins, and he made two tackles in that role.

Prior to Miami, Miller had played parts of three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He had 12 catches for 128 yards and two scores in 2024, then two catches for 34 yards and a TD in 2025.

Miller is originally an undrafted player out of Furman, which is known more as a mid-major basketball powerhouse than a football factory.

How Ryan Miller Can Help Patriots

Most likely, the Pats won’t need Miller on their active roster, even with Doubs hurt — but he’s good depth in case they need him, especially with Mack Hollins already on IR, too.

Their healthy WRs at the moment on the active roster are A.J. Brown (just back from injury), DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III.

They also already had three wideouts on the practice squad in Kyle Dixon, Cameron Dorner and Chandler Brayboy.

Miller does have more NFL experience than any of those practice squad pass catchers, so maybe he could make a case for a gameday elevation at some point. Even if active for a game, Miller’s role would likely be minimal — but he proved with the Dolphins that he can beat a defense over the top, which is a good trait.

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Notre Dame has dropped their first game of the year. They fell 28-24 to BYU. It was a controversial ending for Notre Dame, as the final play led to chaos, with a potential pass interference not called and a potential extra second not being put back on the clock. Regardless, Notre Dame came in as a massive favorite and lost the game.

Now, Stephen A. Smith is talking about the Irish and how they could be on the outside looking in for the College Football Playoffs.

“Notre Dame losing a game to BYU. Oh, Notre Dame, you better win. You better beat Miami on November 7. You better do it. You better do it, or I don’t want to hear a d**n thing about the Notre Dame Fighting Irish being a top 12 playoff team. You can’t lose to BYU, even though that was a pass interference and it should have been called,” Smith said. “But you can then turn around and lose to Miami, and have a soft a** schedule and still be in the college football playoff. Nah. Don’t work that way.”

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Notre Dame has to just be in the top 12 of the CFP standings to make the playoffs. The first CFP rankings are not out yet, but the Irish are ranked fourth in the AP Poll. Still, they have not faced much. They are 6-1, but no team on their schedule is even recieving votes in the AP Pill. The toughest matchup may be North Carolina, and they went into that game as three touchdown favorites, but won by 11.

Notre Dame still has a chance to prove themselves. They have a bye this week before facing Navy. Then, on November 7, it is a Top-10 showdown as Notre Dame hosts Miami. A loss there could knock them outside of the Top 12, espeically considering the rest of the schedule. They finish the year with Boston College, SMU, and then a road trip to Syracuse.

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Going back to when the Cleveland Guardians drafted Chase DeLauter in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft, the organization dreamed of his potential to be a key contributor in October and of his impressive ascent through the farm system.

Now, for truly the first time, DeLauter is getting an opportunity to do just that, and he’s done nothing but impress during his rookie season and throughout the 2026 postseason.

DeLauter has been one of Cleveland’s best players since the playoffs started. In 10 games, he owns a .297/.395/.432 slash line. Those numbers include a six-game hit streak that started against the Chicago White Sox and ended against the Tampa Bay Rays.

DeLauter’s .827 OPS is the third best on the team, only trailing Jose Ramirez (.987) and Patrick Bailey (.844).

The rookie is even making Guardians franchise history with what he’s done in the batter’s box over the last few weeks.

Heading into Game 6 of the ALCS, DeLauter has racked up 11 hits, which is tied with Brayan Rocchio (2024) for the most hits by a Cleveland rookie in a single postseason. Asdrubal Cabrera (2007) is also high up on that list, too.

Oct 12, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter (24) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning in game one of the ALCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Pablo Robles-Imagn Images

The Guardians organization has relied on young talent to help them in the playoffs for decades, and DeLauter has been one of the team’s best at doing just that.

While the 11 hits alone are impressive, attention also must be given to how DeLauter is generating these hits. Opposing pitchers have had a great game plan against him, but the rookie has put some of the best at-bats by a player in October; he’s earned each and every one of his base hits.

For example, DeLauter has only struck out three times all postseason, two of which came in Game 3 of the ALCS.

Another instance of DeLauter’s incredible at-bats came in Game 3 against Tampa Bay’s Nick Martinez. Cleveland’s rookie worked a nine-pitch at-bat against the savvy veteran, ending with an RBI single for the Guardians.

DeLauter talked about his plate approach earlier in the ALCS and compared each at-bat to a chess match between the hitter and pitcher. On top of that, the rookie said his key plan is to trust his eyes and let his hands do the work.

This strategy has clearly worked wonders for DeLauter earlier in his postseason career.

No matter what happens in 2026, DeLauter’s playoff performance in just his rookie season should have Cleveland confident that it has a potential future superstar for years to come.

Why bringing back Aaron Boone for 2027 season is a mistake for the Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

For nine seasons, Aaron Boone has made the New York Yankees regular-season contenders. Yet reports Monday that he will return in 2027 show a franchise choosing continuity after another October letdown. This is the wrong choice for a team whose last World Series championship came in 2009.

The numbers capture the contradiction. Boone owns a 790-565 regular-season record and has reached the playoffs eight times in nine seasons. But his teams are 27-30 in postseason games, with one American League pennant and no championship. Winning consistently matters. So does recognizing when consistent winning falls short of the goal.

The 2026 Yankees went 93-68 and swept the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card Series, only to be swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the Division Series. They never led during that three-game matchup. For a New York club carrying baseball’s third-highest payroll, another abrupt exit deserves more than promises of improvement.

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More troubling is how familiar the failures looked. In Game 5 of the 2024 World Series, the Yankees held a 5-0 lead before two defensive errors and a failure to cover first base helped the Los Angeles Dodgers rally for five runs in the fifth inning. Los Angeles eventually completed the comeback, winning 7-6 to clinch the World Series championship. In Game 2 against the Rays this October, the Yankees committed four errors, three in the first inning, and lost 5-2. Different opponents, different rosters, same damaging breakdowns in fundamental execution.

Players commit errors, not managers. Still, preparing a team to perform under pressure is part of a manager’s responsibility. When such breakdowns recur on the biggest stages, Boone’s leadership warrants scrutiny rather than automatic retention.

There are arguments in his favor. Injuries kept Aaron Judge out of the postseason and disrupted Gerrit Cole’s and Giancarlo Stanton’s seasons. Despite those setbacks, Boone still guided New York to 93 wins. Former Yankees manager Joe Girardi praised his work this season, and Boone retains support within the organization.

Those facts deserve acknowledgment, but they do not require another year of the same approach. Nor does a change guarantee a championship. It would, however, signal that postseason shortcomings demand a serious response, not simply another chance.

The Yankees should have replaced the 53-year-old manager this offseason and conducted an open managerial search, prioritizing preparation, defensive discipline and accountability. General manager Brian Cashman and the players share responsibility, but Boone has had nine opportunities to deliver the ultimate result.

For the Yankees, October should be about winning championships, not simply making appearances. Bringing Boone back for a tenth season in 2027 sends the message that repeated postseason disappointment is acceptable. After nine seasons without a title, the Yankees do not need another year of the same leadership. They need a change that reflects their championship expectations.

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