The Jacksonville Jaguars delivered a 33-10 blowout over the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football, as undrafted rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano struggled in his first start with Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley sidelined. The win solidifies Jacksonville's status as a Super Bowl contender while Baltimore awaits the arrival of Jacoby Brissett.
Vikings Turn to Carson Wentz
Minnesota will start Carson Wentz in Week 9 after Kyler Murray was ruled out with a hamstring strain for the Monday Night Football game against the Buffalo Bills. The change could extend beyond one game as the Vikings seek more offensive production to complement their league-best defense.
Bronny James Assigned to G League
The Los Angeles Lakers assigned Bronny James and rookie Cameron Carr to the G League, marking the third consecutive year James has spent time away from the NBA roster. His contract is guaranteed only through this season, raising questions about his future with the franchise.
LIV Golf Ceases Operations
LIV Golf will shut down after investor BC Partners withdrew its $300 million pledge, citing insufficient player commitment for "LIV Golf 2.0." The league, once backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, leaves stars like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau seeking new opportunities.
Cristiano Ronaldo Retires from Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international soccer after a legendary career that included a Euro 2016 title, two UEFA Nations League trophies, and 146 goals for Portugal. The decision follows a disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus that led to a 30-day suspension.
MLB Braces for Lockout
Major League Baseball is headed for a work stoppage at 11:59 p.m. ET on December 1, with collective bargaining negotiations likely to bring fundamental changes such as a salary cap or shorter season. Pitcher Tarik Skubal is expected to command the largest pitcher contract in MLB history, potentially approaching $400 million.
College Football Week 10 Highlights
Top matchups include No. 1 Miami at No. 11 Notre Dame, No. 5 Alabama at No. 14 LSU, and No. 2 Georgia at No. 10 Ole Miss. Analysts predict Miami to cover a 5.5-point spread and LSU to upset Alabama by 5.5 points.
NFL Week 9 Upset Alert: Bengals vs. Falcons in Madrid
Cincinnati is a three-point favorite but faces a dangerous Atlanta Falcons team getting running back Bijan Robinson back against a Bengals defense allowing 4.8 yards per carry. Analysts pick the Falcons to win 27-23 in the international game.
Weekend Sports Schedule
Key events include NWSL quarterfinals, NBA Cup games, college football ranked showdowns, and the Bengals-Falcons game in Madrid on Sunday morning.
