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NFL trade deadline deals and Ciryl Gane's UFC 334 title defense

Chelsea Women were held to a 0-0 draw by BK Häcken in Sweden despite 28 attempts on goal. Gane defends his heavyweight title against Josh Hokit at UFC 334 in New York.

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College Football Playoff grows to 24 teams, ESPN signs $1.7B deal

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Under a five-year agreement, ESPN keeps broadcast rights, and the playoff field will expand starting with the 2027 season.

What happened

The College Football Playoff and ESPN agreed to a five-year deal worth nearly $1.7 billion. The playoff will expand to 24 teams beginning in 2027, and its committee approved the new format. The change will eliminate conference championship games.

Why it matters

The move will eliminate conference championship games. Rich Clark, the playoff's executive director, acknowledged that fans overwhelmingly oppose the change.

Timeline

  1. Nov 9, 11:03 AM ET: The College Football Playoff and ESPN agree to a five-year deal worth nearly $1.7 billion, expanding the playoff to 24 teams in 2027.
  2. Nov 9, 6:37 PM ET: The College Football Playoff committee approves the 24-team playoff, with the new format beginning next year.
  3. Nov 9, 9:29 PM ET: Executive Director Rich Clark acknowledges that fans overwhelmingly oppose the change to 24 teams.

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Häcken hold Chelsea to goalless draw in Champions League

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Chelsea failed to move top of the Women's Champions League table after a 0-0 draw in Sweden, with Barcelona still ahead.

What happened

Chelsea Women drew 0-0 with BK Häcken FF in Sweden in the Women's Champions League on Tuesday despite 28 attempts on goal. The result meant Chelsea missed the chance to go top of the league phase table above Barcelona. Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor said her side were left frustrated after dominating long periods.

Why it matters

Häcken picked up their second point of the competition.

Timeline

  1. Nov 10, 2:43 PM ET: BK Häcken FF and Chelsea Women finished goalless in Sweden in the Women's Champions League.
  2. Nov 10, 5:09 PM ET: Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor admitted her side were left frustrated after being held to the draw.

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Vikings acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins from Raiders

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The Minnesota Vikings acquired veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

What happened

The Minnesota Vikings acquired veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Minnesota is giving up a 2027 third-round pick, and Cousins, 38, is returning to the team after six seasons. Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders' No. 1 pick, is set to make his first NFL start, taking over as the team's starting quarterback.

Why it matters

The Vikings turned to Cousins to revive a sputtering offense and salvage their season after a loss to the Bills. The move also gives Mendoza his first chance to start for Las Vegas.

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Ciryl Gane faces Josh Hokit for heavyweight title at UFC 334

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Heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane is set to defend his title against challenger Josh Hokit at UFC 334 in New York.

What happened

Heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane is set to defend his title against challenger Josh Hokit at UFC 334 in New York. Ahead of the bout, Gane said he needs to stay fully focused inside the cage, while Stefan Struve argued that a Hokit title win would earn him Fighter of the Year honors for 2026.

Why it matters

The heavyweight belt is on the line, and Rashad Evans called the fight a huge test for Gane, who is seeking to overcome his earlier loss to Jon Jones.

Timeline

  1. Nov 9, 1:14 PM ET: The heavyweight and women's bantamweight titles were set to be contested on Saturday's card.
  2. Nov 9, 11:58 PM ET: Stipe Miocic said Gane's eye pokes of Tom Aspinall were not intentional and still backed Gane's reign.
  3. Nov 10, 2:48 PM ET: Gane said he needs to be fully present in the cage ahead of his title fight with Hokit.
  4. Nov 10, 3:36 PM ET: Stefan Struve made the case for Hokit as 2026 Fighter of the Year if he wins the UFC 334 title.

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Chiefs acquire wide receiver Josh Downs from Colts

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The Kansas City Chiefs added Josh Downs, a receiver the Indianapolis Colts were moving on from, in an NFL trade ahead of the deadline.

What happened

The Kansas City Chiefs acquired wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts in a trade, according to sources cited by ESPN and NFL Network. The move came as the Colts are in an ongoing roster teardown.

Why it matters

The Chiefs gained help at wide receiver, while the Colts received value for a receiver who wanted to leave.

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Manchester United expected to sack manager Michael Carrick

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The Premier League club, which sits in the relegation zone, is reportedly considering Mauricio Pochettino, the U.S. men's national team coach, as a replacement.

What happened

Manchester United are reportedly moving toward sacking manager Michael Carrick after long talks by club leaders on Monday. The club has slipped to 18th in the Premier League table, and United States coach Mauricio Pochettino is reported to be the leading candidate to replace him.

Why it matters

Carrick's possible dismissal comes as the club languishes in the Premier League relegation zone. A managerial change would be the club's next step after its poor run of results.

Timeline

  1. Nov 9, 6:40 PM ET: The Athletic reported that Carrick is expected to be sacked after a Monday of talks by club leaders.
  2. Nov 9, 11:26 PM ET: ESPN reported that Pochettino is favored to become the next Manchester United manager.
  3. Nov 10, 3:42 AM ET: Howe reportedly rejected the Premier League job, but he remains available for the Old Trafford role.

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Joey Saputo begins sale of CF Montréal

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The sale raises uncertainty about whether the club will stay in Montreal.

What happened

CF Montréal chairman Joey Saputo announced on Monday that the Saputo family has launched a structured process to sell the MLS club, after more than three decades of family ownership. The family has hired two banks to handle the sale, which makes Montréal the third MLS franchise on the market alongside San Jose and Vancouver. Saputo said he would prefer to keep the team in Montreal but did not rule out relocation.

Why it matters

The sale raises uncertainty about whether the club will stay in Montreal. Saputo said he might have no choice but to let the club move if local offers are too low.

Timeline

  1. Nov 9, 5:11 PM ET: Saputo said he would prefer to keep the franchise in Montreal but might have no choice but to let it move if local offers are too low.
  2. Nov 10, 6:00 AM ET: Relocation speculation began immediately after the announcement, though some argue relocation is not inevitable.

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NBA set to bring All-Star Weekend to Miami in 2028

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The Miami Heat, sitting 4-6 this 2026-27 season, would host the league's All-Star festivities for the first time since 1990.

What happened

The NBA is finalizing Miami as the host of All-Star Weekend on Feb. 18-20, 2028, according to people with knowledge of the matter. It would be the city's first All-Star Game since 1990 and only the second in franchise history. The league was planning a Nov. 30 event to make the announcement.

Why it matters

The Miami Heat and the city will host the NBA's All-Star Weekend, which the reports describe as the first time in nearly four decades. The Milwaukee area, including the Bucks, lost out on the bid.

Timeline

  1. Nov 9, 1:39 PM ET: Reports said the NBA is finalizing Miami to host All-Star Weekend from Feb. 18-20, 2028.
  2. Nov 9, 2:14 PM ET: The NBA was planning a Nov. 30 event to announce Miami as the 2028 All-Star site.
  3. Nov 9, 6:17 PM ET: The City of Milwaukee and the Bucks lost out to Miami for the 2028 All-Star Game.

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Vikings reacquire Kirk Cousins at NFL trade deadline

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The Minnesota Vikings brought back quarterback Kirk Cousins as the NFL's trade deadline passed, with several teams making moves.

What happened

Kirk Cousins is returning to the Minnesota Vikings, where he will rejoin wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Reports on the NFL trade deadline day also listed winners and losers, including the San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders. The Cincinnati Bengals were described as having misunderstood the rules.

Why it matters

One report says it could doom the NFC West.

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NFL trade deadline closes after Jaguars trade away 2027 picks

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Teams had until 4 p.m. ET Tuesday to complete midseason player deals before the window reopens in March.

What happened

Teams across the NFL made midseason moves ahead of the deadline. The Jets made their first trade on Nov. 9, sending out a defender, while the Jaguars were the most active team, trading away their first- and second-round picks for the 2027 draft. The window closed Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET.

Why it matters

Contenders had their final opportunity to complete deals before the next window opens in March.

Timeline

  1. Nov 9, 2:35 PM ET: The Jets made their first trade at the 2026 NFL deadline, sending out a defender.
  2. Nov 10, 8:14 AM ET: The Jaguars were reported as the most active team, having traded away their first- and second-round picks for the 2027 NFL draft.
  3. Nov 10, 4:42 PM ET: NFL trade action culminated Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, when the deadline passed.

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