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⚾️ New Skippers Named
Houston Astros bench coach Joe Espada is set to replace retiring Dusty Baker, while Milwaukee Brewers bench coach Pat Murphy will take over for Craig Counsell, who is joining the Cubs.
🏀 Extension for Malone
Michael Malone has signed a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets, making him one of the NBA’s highest-paid coaches. The defending champs are currently leading the West with an 8-2 record.
🏒 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction
Henrik Lundqvist, Mike Vernon, and Tom Barasso are the headliners in the 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame class, marking the first time three goalies have been inducted together in over 60 years.
🏈 Lanning Sets the Record Straight
Dan Lanning denies rumors of leaving Oregon to take over at Texas A&M, or anywhere else for that matter.
🏀 Raptors Stage a Comeback
The Raptors closed on a 21-1 run to beat the Wizards, 111-107, on Monday night. Washington missed its final 11 shots, bringing their record to 2-8.
🏈 Broncos Win with Walk-Off Field Goal
The Broncos secured a 24-22 victory on Monday night with a walk-off field goal by Will Lutz
Game notes:
- Imporbable catch: Wilson’s TD pass to Courtland Sutton had a 3.2% chance of being caught, marking the most improbable completion of the Next Gen Stats era (2014-present).
- Turnover machine: Allen threw two picks and lost a fumble, giving him an NFL-worst 14 turnovers.
🏀 Men’s Poll: JMU Makes Debut
James Madison University is now ranked in the AP top 25 for both football and men’s basketball after beating then-No. 4 Michigan State in Week 1.
🏀 Women’s Poll: Chaos at the Top
South Carolina jumps to the No. 1 spot in the women’s AP poll after a chaotic opening week that saw nine of the top 14 teams lose.
⚾️ Unanimous Rookies of the Year
Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson and Arizona’s Corbin Carroll were both unanimous selections for the AL and NL Rookie of the Year, respectively.
🎥 Hackney Marshes
Explore the history and significance of Hackney Marshes in London.
📆 November 14, 1970: Marshall Tragedy
Remembering the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Marshall’s football team and 75 others.
📺 Watchlist: The Netflix Cup
Get ready for the first live sports event on Netflix featuring a golf tournament with stars from “Drive to Survive” and “Full Swing.”
