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| Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Sue Levine, EditorNobody expected the Cleveland Browns to be shopping for reinforcements in late October. Not after trading Myles Garrett. Not with a new head coach and a roster that appeared headed for another rebuilding year. Yet Cleveland is 4-2, leading the AFC North, and its trade deadline plans may have taken an unexpected turn.
Longtime Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot believes Cleveland will be looking to add players before November 10th. She even has a particular veteran in mind.
Browns Trade Deadline Plans Could Bring a Familiar Name Into the PictureDuring Tuesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Cabot was asked whether Cleveland might be buying or selling at the deadline.
Her answer wasn’t particularly complicated.
“Yes, I do think they will be buyers as they approach the trade deadline,” Cabot said. “I think they are more apt to be buyers than sellers.”
Six weeks ago, that would have sounded ridiculous.
The Browns had just moved on from Garrett, their best defensive player, and nobody was penciling them in for a division title. Now they’re ahead of Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati.
Cabot also mentioned Khalil Mack as a player Cleveland should consider pursuing.
The Los Angeles Chargers are winless through six games. Mack is 35 years old, and a rebuilding team might have little reason to hold onto an expensive veteran if another club offers reasonable compensation.
Cabot floated the possibility of acquiring him for a fifth-round pick.
That’s her suggested valuation; however, not a reported asking price from Los Angeles. There’s also no indication that the Browns and Chargers have discussed a deal.
Even so, Mack’s inclusion in the conversation makes Cleveland’s trade deadline plans worth following.
Cleveland’s Trade Deadline Plans Shouldn’t Ignore the OffenseThere’s one problem with the idea of adding another pass rusher.
The Browns can barely score.
Through six games, Cleveland is averaging 17.7 points. That isn’t exactly an offense striking fear into opposing defensive coordinators.
The defense has done enough to keep the team competitive. Asking that unit to continue carrying such a heavy burden, especially as the schedule gets deeper into November and December, seems like a dangerous gamble.
So why not use those trade deadline plans to find another offensive weapon?
The offensive line could certainly benefit from additional depth. Injuries have also created questions in the backfield, leaving Cleveland with some uncomfortable decisions about how to support its running game.
Mack would be an exciting acquisition. Nobody would complain about another proven pass rusher joining the defense.
But would he fix the team’s biggest weakness?
Probably not.
Berry has to consider that before making any changes to his trade deadline plans. Cleveland doesn’t need to win the transaction headlines. It needs to find ways to score more points.
Andrew Berry Faces an Unusual DecisionThe Garrett trade left Cleveland with additional draft capital, including the Rams’ 2027 first-round selection. That gives Berry options. It doesn’t mean he should start throwing picks around.
There’s a difference between surrendering a fifth-rounder for a veteran who can contribute immediately and giving away premium draft capital because the team unexpectedly won four games.
The Browns’ trade deadline plans should account for both possibilities: Cleveland might have a legitimate playoff opportunity, but it still has a roster that needs work.
Todd Monken deserves credit for getting this group to 4-2. Few expected that kind of start.
Still, six games aren’t enough to erase the questions surrounding the franchise. One injury, a couple of bad offensive performances, or a difficult stretch against division opponents could change the outlook quickly.
That’s the uncomfortable position Berry finds himself in.
Stick with the roster and risk wasting an opportunity? Or make a move and potentially sacrifice resources that the organization spent the offseason accumulating?
Those aren’t decisions Cleveland expected to face this soon.
Oct 18, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III (9) rushes as Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) tackles during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn ImagesThe Last WordCabot’s comments have made the Browns’ trade deadline plans considerably more interesting. Cleveland entered the season looking like a team preparing for the future. Now there’s a legitimate reason to consider helping the present.
Mack would be a fascinating addition, particularly if the price were as reasonable as Cabot suggested. But the offense needs attention, and Berry shouldn’t overlook that simply because a recognizable defensive player might become available.
The Browns have already accomplished more than many expected through six games. Whether they’re legitimate contenders is another question entirely.
Their trade deadline plans won’t answer everything, but they’ll provide a pretty good indication of how seriously Cleveland’s front office is taking this unexpected opportunity.
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99 is Australia's lowest score in Tests since being bowled out for 91 by India in Nagpur in 2023 [Getty Images]Second Test, Gqeberha (day four of five)
South Africa 425-9 dec: Bavuma 179, Jansen 85; Boland 5-81
Australia 3-1: Smith 28; Jansen 5-33
Australia trail by 422 runs
Australia were forced to follow-on for only the third time in the past 38 years after being dismissed for 99 by South Africa on day four of the second Test in Gqeberha.
Left-armer Marco Jansen took a superb 5-33 and Kagiso Rabada and Wiaan Mulder two wickets each as the Proteas roared back into the Test to give them a real shot at leveling the series.
They were 110-6 early on day three, their hopes severely dented, but scrapped to 425-9 after Temba Bavuma's 179 and now take a 326-run first innings lead.
Australia's surrender was stark.
After opener Nic Maddinson was dismissed late on day three, South Africa took the remaining nine wickets inside 40 overs on the fourth day.
Steve Smith was the tourists highest scoring with 28. No other batter passed 14 and the highest partnership was just 23.
The last time Australia were forced to follow-on was against India at Sydney in 2019. Before that, the most recent previous occasion was the fourth Ashes Test at Trent Bridge in 2005.
It was also the biggest first-innings deficit they conceded since a Test against West Indies in November 1984.
How Australia's collapse unfoldedJansen sparked the collapse by nicking off nightwatchman Scott Boland with his first ball of the day at the start of the second over.
Four overs later he pinned Travis Head lbw on review for 14 and Marnus Labuschagne was brilliantly caught at slip by Simon Harmer off the bowling of Anrich Nortje for the same score.
Nortje was only able to bowl 3.3 overs because of an apparent groin issue, which will impact the remainder of the Test if he is unable to bowl again.
After Jansen found the edge of Matt Renshaw and Alex Carey in the same over, he also had Beau Webster caught in similar fashion for his fifth Test five-wicket haul.
Mitchell Starc and Australia captain Pat Cummins followed within 11 balls of Mulder bowling Smith, who had been given treatment to his neck throughout his 88 balls, and, after a brief conversation with his bowlers, captain Bavuma signaled to Australia's dressing room that they would have to bat again.
South Africa now have more than 150 overs to complete victory.
Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images via Reuters ConnectTroy Aikman’s ESPN future is uncertain, but for this NFL season, Aikman is still in the Monday Night Football booth with Joe Buck, and he’s delivering commentary with the utmost certainty.
This Monday, during the San Francisco 49ers’ win over the Washington Commanders, Buck disclosed that 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has “talked about analytics a lot with us.”
“He said it’s in the equation, but [he’s] been been calling plays for almost 20 years in this league, and there’s a lot of gut feel that he uses in spots like this,” Buck said, referencing San Francisco facing a fourth-and-3 in the first quarter.
“Yeah, I agree,” Aikman said, “and I think analytics is a good way to lose your job as a head coach. I think you’ve got to be smart about it. Kyle certainly is. The analytics, by the way, does say go for it, but as you mention, it’s not something that Kyle Shanahan always pays that much attention to. More gut than anything else.”
Aikman’s analytics take hit the radar of many Monday Night Football viewers, and they vented about it on Twitter.
“It’s not a Troy Aikman broadcast until he sh*ts on analytics,” JJ Zachariason wrote.
Troy Aikman:
“I think analytics is a good way to lose your job as a head coach.”
Find someone who loves you as much as Troy Aikman loves punting and kicking FGs on 4th and short. https://t.co/xAMEDLVMIq
— GetACLSports.com®–Sports Investor (@TheRealMrACL) October 20, 2026
“I think analytics is a good way to lose your job as a head coach.”
That’s what Aikman just said.
— Lindsay Rhodes (@lindsay_rhodes) October 20, 2026
Honestly wonder what great wrong analytics perpetrated on Troy Aikman for him to hate them with the intensity he does.
Such a bizarre reaction to just being better informed.
— Sam Monson (@SamMonsonNFL) October 20, 2026
That’s nice of Troy Aikman to worry about coaches losing during jobs by using analytics given that he’s-
— Tej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) October 20, 2026
Troy Aikman: “I think analytics is a good way to lose your (head coaching) job in the NFL.”
Come on, Troy.
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) October 20, 2026
“Analytics is a good way for a head coach to lose their job”
— Troy Aikman
Instead of ignoring the part of the game that the entire league is embracing over the past decade, maybe try to understand it and explain it to viewers.
— Austin Mock (@amock419) October 20, 2026
As noted above, Aikman dominated headlines well before opining on analytics.
In September, ESPN inked Buck to a lucrative longterm contract, but ESPN has not committed to Aikman beyond this NFL season.
Last week, Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports reported “tension” between Buck and Aikman stemming from “their respective contract talks,” and that it caused “an argument” before the Monday Night Football broadcast on Oct. 12. Aikman didn’t exactly throw cold water on that report while appearing on KTCK The Ticket, and he doubled down in an exchange with Jimmy Traina.
“It just seems to be where they’re going — that they’re gonna go in a different direction because there’s been no talks, no contract negotiations,” Aikman said of ESPN. “We’re in a Super Bowl year. The Super Bowl is Feb. 14. My contract ends in March. It just doesn’t seem logical that if they were gonna keep me, something wouldn’t be in place before that.”
Aikman added, “The rest of the season will be fine. Excited about it. Looking forward to it. It’s awesome that we got the Super Bowl. Not a problem at all.”
John Ourand has reported that his “best sources” expect Greg Olsen (big analytics guy) to replace Aikman next season if ESPN decides to move on. Aikman and Buck have shared the booth since 2002 and became ESPN’s voices of Monday Night Football in 2022.
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The Los Angeles Rams are holding onto a fading hope that they'll turn around their 2-4 start in order to meet championship expectations. The team will be calling on their depth to be the decisive factor in the pursuit of wins, as Davante Adams, Kobie Turner, Poona Ford, and Blake Grupe picked up injuries over the weekend.
On top of that, neither Myles Garrett nor Terrance Ferguson is ready to come back from injured reserve. With such a reliance on backup players jumping into major roles, head coach Sean McVay was asked what he wants to see from the guys stepping up.
“I just think consistent execution," said McVay. "There's not one thing. There's a multitude of different things that occur on a snap-to-snap basis. That's why you always hear me talk about how football is the greatest team sport that there is. There are a lot of guys that are doing a really good job and we might just have a little bit of a breakdown in one spot where they have a hard down and then that affects the integrity of the whole play.
"It's more consistency, having the things that we want to be about on a consistent basis, snap in and snap out, be more reflective. That's when we're at our best, [when] we're playing consistent. There's a joy at which we're competing. There's an energy and an edge. Those are some of the things that we're looking for as a whole.”
In their absence, players such as Braden Fiske, Konata Mumpfield, Tyler Davis, Ty Hamilton, Tutu Atwell, the newly signed Brandon McManus, and others will have to play increased snaps against an opposition that is looking to bury Los Angeles.
When the Rams sparked their 2024 comeback, they needed some lesser-known players to step up, and in a win over the Las Vegas Raiders, their performance proved to be a turning point. The Rams travel to face the Raiders this week, as Las Vegas looks to snap a three-game losing streak.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Sean McVay shares what he wants to see from Rams' backups with starters out
The Philadelphia 76ers spoiled the New York Knicks' NBA title banner-raising party Tuesday night, but the fans inside Madison Square Garden made sure to give one of the city's newest residents a rude reception.
LeBron James was not given a warm greeting by the New Yorkers in attendance with the crowd at one point chanting, "We don't want you!" as he was at the free-throw line early in the game.
Fans chant “WE DON’T WANT YOU!” At LeBron James. #Knicks#AlwaysKnicks#NewYorkForeverpic.twitter.com/bWfW7hdvQr
— Justin J. Lopez (@stellar_jl319) October 20, 2026Near the end of the first half, James had a back-and-forth with fans sitting courtside while the Knicks were at the foul line. The conversation, as relayed by NBC's Mike Tirico, was about James and his use of a helicopter to travel between Philadelphia and New York City, where he now resides.
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At one point during the interactions, Spike Lee, dressed in his best Knicks suit for the occasion, attempted to play peacemaker.
"You don't know what the fk you talkin about…I'm not from the west coast…I'm from Ohio baby. Ay…Fk you talkin about"
–– New NYC resident LeBron James meets his neighbors pic.twitter.com/0eHhcLK2uz
"Hey, LeBron, just because you have a helicopter and you live in New York doesn't mean we're gonna cheer for you," the fan said, according to Tirico.
James would continue his back-and-forth with the fans saying, "I'm not from the West Coast. I'm Ohio, baby. […] F*ck you talking about?"
The 41-year-old James would finish with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists during the Sixers' 106-100 win.
It was well-documented after he signed with the Sixers that James had thoughts about coming to the Knicks during free agency. He told reporters during training camp that he had "visions of playing in [Madison Square] Garden" and ending his career with the franchise to help them win an NBA title. But after they defeated the Spurs in June's NBA Finals, James decided against pursuing the move.
After the game, when asked about the Sixers ruining the big night for the Knicks and their fans, James disagreed with the sentiment.
"I wouldn't say that," James said. "It was a great night for New York fans. Fifty-plus years. I was a part of that at one point where we hadn't won a major championship in Cleveland in over 50 years. The fans will never forget this moment."
Notre Dame senior wide receiver Jaden Greathouse has been determined to have a bounce-back season following an injury-riddled 2025 campaign.
So far, Greathouse is on the right track for the US LBM Coaches Poll No. 8 Fighting Irish.
On Monday, Greathouse was recognized as Comeback Player of the Week after a standout performance against No. 4 BYU on Saturday.
The senior finished with a career-high eight receptions for 125 yards for the Irish. It’s the first time Greathouse has had 125-plus yards in a game since the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Jan. 20, 2025.
Greathouse averaged 15.6 yards-per-reception, including a season-best 38-yard catch. It was also the senior’s third-career game with 100 receiving yards.
Through seven games this season, Greathouse has 19 catches for 263 yards and two touchdowns. He is averaging 13.8 yards-per-reception.
Jaden Greathouse has been named a Comeback Player of the Week#GoIrish☘️ | @jadengreat1pic.twitter.com/vhOzBPnlOm
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This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame receiver gets comeback player of the week recognition
Watford are among the clubs who have a number of homegrown players that do not represent England or Wales [Getty Images]In the Championship, League One and League Two, clubs must have a minimum of eight homegrown players registered in their squad.
For a league game in the EFL, clubs must name at least seven homegrown players in their matchday squad.
A homegrown player is someone who has been registered with either their current club, or any English or Welsh club, for a period of three seasons or 36 months prior to either their 21st birthday, or the end of the season that the player in question turns 21.
These rules are only enforced in league matches and are not enforced by the EFL for the FA Cup, EFL Cup or EFL Trophy.
The Premier League operates its own separate system of rules on squad lists and homegrown players.
An example of the rule classifying players as homegrown, despite not being English or Welsh, can be seen in Watford's recent 2-0 win over Charlton Athletic.
Watford defenders Mattie Pollock and Marc Bola were the only players who are listed as English in the Hornets matchday squad. However, Hector Kyprianou (Cyprus), Jordan Zemura (Zimbabwe), Daniel Bachmann (Austria), Stephy Mavididi (Democratic Republic of Congo) and Amin Nabizada (Afghanistan), who all represent other countries for international games, are classed as homegrown due to where they played their club football as youth players.
Once an EFL club has submitted its squad list following the conclusion of the summer transfer window, each club is required to list at least one club-developed player per match on its squad list or team sheet.
For any match in which a club fails to do so, they are permitted one fewer player on their bench for the game. In the Championship, that would mean eight substitutes instead of nine, and in League One and League Two, it would result in six substitutes instead of seven.
Players aged under 21 do not count towards squad lists across all three EFL leagues, while goalkeepers are not included in the squad lists for League One and League Two.
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Just a couple of days removed from starting for the New York Giants, the team has announced that they're releasing veteran running back Najee Harris.
Harris is second on the Giants in rushing yards this year, behind Cam Skattebo, with 99 yards. This Sunday, he started against the New Orleans Saints but rushed for only 2 yards on 4 carries.
Skattebo has seen his workload reduced after fumbling 4 times so far this year. He didn't carry the ball against the Saints on Sunday. The Giants couldn't get anything going with four running backs active (Harris, Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy, and Devin Singletary). They rushed for only 34 yards.
Afterward, Harris was frustrated and voiced his concern: "It's hard to get into a rhythm with one or two runs," he said Sunday. "The first couple runs you'll be like: 'OK, how are they playing me?' And then the next ones will be like: This is how you attack it. But if you're getting a play here and you get taken out for a series, there's nothing you can do. That's why I'm saying I don't know. I've never been through this before."
According to reports, this is not the reason for the release.
Harris, who is only 28, will be looking for another team after signing with the Giants this offseason.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Giants release veteran running back after signing him this offseason
Arsenal takes its perfect Champions League record and thinned back line to the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21 for a clash with Bayern Munich.
The Gunners are second in the Premier League after winning four of their last five league matches. Sunday's narrow 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest gave them 10 wins in 11 games across all competitions.
Mikel Arteta is without William Saliba, Piero Hincapie and Christos Tzolis but Martin Zubimendi has been cleared to return from an ankle problem.
Here is how Arsenal could line up against Bayern Munich:
Arsenal predicted lineup vs. Bayern Munich- Goalkeeper: Raya
- Defense: White, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori
- Midfield: Rice, Lewis-Skelly
- Attacking midfield: Saka, Ødegaard, Madueke
- Forward: Havertz
Saliba's absence leaves Ezri Konsa alongside Gabriel in central defense. With Zubimendi just returning, Myles Lewis-Skelly could keep his place next to Declan Rice in midfield.
Arsenal team news vs. Bayern Munich- Out: Saliba, Hincapie, Tzolis
- Questionable: N/A
- Suspended: N/A
Zubimendi will be available after missing last week's win over Lille with an ankle injury. The Spaniard suffered the injury in a training session on the Emirates Stadium pitch following the 2-1 win over Leeds United.
Arteta confirmed Tuesday that the midfielder has rejoined the group and will be part of the squad in Munich."Zubi's back with us, he will be involved tomorrow," said the Arsenal manager.
Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal time, TV- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 21
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Allianz Arena (Munich, Germany)
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Villarreal's Nathan-Dylan Saliba (R) and Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Liverpool FC and Villarreal CF at Anfield. (is associated with: «Van Dijk says 'risk' is worth reward under Liverpool boss Iraola») Nick Potts/PA Wire/dpaLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk believes the risks associated with playing Andoni Iraola's way is worth the reward - although it helps when you have a teenage winger as exciting as Rio Ngumoha.
Villarreal exposed the spaces and flaws in a team showing six changes to take a 2-0 lead inside 30 minutes at Anfield on Tuesday but, inspired by their 18-year-old phenomenon, the hosts fought back to win 4-3 to maintain their 100% Champions League record.
The change involved Iraola doubling-down on his high-intensity pressing in the second half, gambling on a man-to-man approach to first nullify the visitors' superior mobility and then turn the game in their favour.
Ngumoha's pace and directness was a key factor but the positivity of bringing on Florian Wirtz at half-time and dropping previous number 10 Ryan Gravenberch to right-back was rewarded with a third successive win.
It was the first time Liverpool had come from 2-0 down to win in the Champions League since beating Villarreal in the 2022 semi-final.
"Obviously we don't want to put ourselves in a position where you have to come back from anything and that's what I did from the start," said Van Dijk, who was at pains to take responsibility for "a bad day at the office" after his individual error led to conceding the first goal.
"It wasn't a great first half but we got it turned around. When it pays off, yes definitely (it's exciting).
"But when you just mistime the tackle or when they flick it then it could be wide open but that was definitely the message: we have to go all-in if we try to win the ball up high and you have to take that risk and second half we were much better."
Ngumoha was deservedly awarded man of the match as, in addition to his two assists for Alexis Mac Allister, he was, in Van Dijk's words, "pretty electric".
The 18-year-old has completed more successful dribbles (16) than any player in the Champions League, with Barcelona's Ballon d'Or contender Lamine Yamal four behind in second place.
"He was a complete threat constantly and their defender had a tough time," added Van Dijk, who believes spending last season in the same squad as Mohamed Salah was of huge benefit.
"Everyone is chipping in but for him to work with Mo last year was obviously massive as Mo was one of the best wingers at the club and experienced everything, so why not soak in all the information and show it on the pitch and show your own qualities?
"I think he has shown it this season but there is still much more to come."
