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>>Bears Take Down Patriots On TNF To Kick Off Week Seven

(Undated) — The Bears took down the Patriots 30-24 on Thursday Night Football to kick off Week Seven of the NFL regular season. Meanwhile, an international-first takes place on Sunday. The Steelers square off against the Saints in the league’s first-ever regular season matchup from France. Back stateside, the Packers and Lions battle from Detroit later in the day while Sunday Night Football showcases the undefeated Chiefs visiting the defending champion Seahawks.

>>Report: Multiple Teams Interested In Jonathan Taylor

(Undated) — One of the NFL’s best running backs could be a hot target around the league. According to ESPN, Indianapolis Colts tailback Jonathan Taylor would have multiple teams interested in him if he becomes available for a trade. Indy is still plotting its next moves after choosing to fire general manager Chris Ballard at the beginning of the week. The 27-year-old has run for the second most yards since entering the league in 2020.

>>World Series Starts Friday

(Milwaukee, WI) — The World Series will get underway tonight. The Milwaukee Brewers will host the Tampa Bay Rays for Game One. The matchup features two teams trying to win their first ever World Series title. This is just the Brewers’ second trip to the Fall Classic while the Rays are making their third. Frst pitch is set for 8 p.m. Eastern.

>>Stephen Vogt To Manage Guardians In 2027

(Cleveland, OH) — The Guardians’ skipper isn’t going anywhere. Manager Stephen Vogt shut down any speculation about his future after saying he’ll return to Cleveland in 2027. The two-time AL Manager of the Year had been rumored to possibly leave to manage the Seattle Mariners in order to be closer to his family’s home in Washington. Vogt confirmed that he has not received a phone call despite Seattle firing Dan Wilson last month.

>>Pens Forward Recovering From Medical Emergency

(Cranberry, PA) — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel could return to practice next week after a medical emergency on the team’s plane. General manager Kyle Dubas said that the 19-year-old fainted ten minutes into the flight out of Salt Lake City, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing. Kindel was cleared to fly back to Pittsburgh yesterday and was placed on injured reserve today while he undergoes more testing.

>>Legendary Rangers Forward Dies After Cancer Fight

(New York, NY) — Legendary New York Rangers forward Ron Duguay has died at the age of 69. The team announced his passing after a year-long battle with Stage Four colon cancer. Duguay remains one of the most-popular Rangers in history, known for his long hair, skill and charisma. He helped the Blueshirts reach the 1979 Stanley Cup Final, and also skated for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings and Pittsburgh Penguins during a 12-year career. Duguay was also the boyfriend of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.

>>WNBA Finals Game Four Preview

(Atlanta, GA) — The WNBA Finals resume this weekend. The Dream are currently leading the best of seven series against the Valkyries 2-1. Atlanta will be looking to extend its lead against Golden State when it hosts Game Four on Saturday at State Farm Arena. Angel Reese is leading the way for the Dream after becoming the youngest play in Finals history to record three straight double-doubles. Both teams are seeking their first championship.

>>Butterfield Bermuda Championship Round One Recap

(Southampton Parish, Bermuda) — Chandler Blanchet is sitting atop the leaderboard after the opening round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. Blanchet is one stroke clear of the field after shooting a nine under 62. Ben Kohles, Ben Silverman, Danny Walker and Corey Conners are in a four-way tie for second at eight under par. Defending champion Adam Schenk is currently second-to-last after finishing four over par. The tournament continues on Friday.

>>NASCAR Postseason Continues At Talladega On Sunday

(Talladega, AL) — The NASCAR Cup Series postseason rolls into classic Talladega this weekend. The field squares off in the YellaWood 500 on Sunday. Kyle Larson leads the playoff standings while Christopher Bell, Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin and Ryan Blaney round out the top-five. There are only three more races left in The Chase.

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