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💵 Gambling News: In light of recent scandals within the NBA and MLB, the NFL is imposing restrictions on prop betting. Emmanuel Clase, closer for the Guardians, has been arrested and pleaded not guilty in connection with the aforementioned MLB scandal. Additionally, 14 individuals in New Jersey have been indicted for their involvement in a Mafia-linked gambling ring targeting college athletes.
🏀 Curry Departs Under Armor: Stephen Curry and Under Armor are ending their partnership after ten years. The Curry brand, established in 2020, will now operate independently.
🏈 CFP Leadership Change: Hunter Yurachek, Arkansas AD, will take over as the chair of the College Football Playoff selection committee, replacing Mack Rhoades of Baylor due to administrative leave following a rule violation investigation.
⚾️ Rays Return: The Tampa Bay Rays will return to Tropicana Field next year after not playing there last season due to damage from Hurricane Milton.
📺 Pac-12’s Broadcasting Deal: The revitalized Pac-12 has secured a television contract with USA Sports to air 22 football games annually through the 2030 season.
📺 Weekend Watchlist
🏈 NFL Week 11: The Dolphins face the manager in Madrid on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET, marking the final international game of the season, with several exciting matchups back home, including:
- Buccaneers at Bills (1 p.m., CBS): Two 6-3 teams with MVP contenders both coming off losses.
- Seahawks vs. Rams (4 p.m., Fox): Both teams lead the NFC West with a shared record of 7-2, riding four-game win streaks.
- Chiefs vs. Broncos (4:25 p.m., CBS): Denver looks to extend their winning streak to eight, complicating the Chiefs’ title intentions.
- Lions vs. Eagles (8:20 p.m., NBC): A showdown between top teams in what promises to be a thrilling Sunday night.
🏈 NCAAF Week 12: Saturday features exciting ranked matchups, including:
- No. 9 Notre Dame at No. 22 Pitt (12 p.m., ABC)
- No. 11 Oklahoma vs. No. 4 Texas (7:30 p.m., ABC)
🎾 ATP Finals: Today’s concluding group stage matches include Jannik Sinner against Ben Shelton (8 a.m.) and Alexander Zverev against Felix Auger-Aliassime (2:30 p.m.). Sinner has already advanced to the semifinals.
⚽️ NWSL Semifinals: The Washington Spirit (2nd seed) will take on the Portland Thorns (3rd seed) on Saturday (12 p.m., CBS), and the Orlando Pride will face Gotham FC on Sunday (3 p.m., ABC).
⚾️ Ohtani and Judge Win MVP Honors
Ohtani makes history as the first player to win back-to-back MVP awards in both leagues, while Aaron Judge triumphs as AL MVP, solidifying his status among Yankees legends.
⚽️ MLS Makes Big Changes
Major League Soccer has voted to revamp its schedule and eliminate the paywall for its “season pass,” allowing Apple TV subscribers to watch all games without extra fees. This significant shift aims to align the league’s schedule with most European counterparts, a long-awaited move for enhancing its growth.
Fan Take: These pivotal changes to the MLS schedule and accessibility represent a big step towards elevating the sport’s profile in the U.S. By aligning its calendar with major European leagues, MLS enhances its global appeal, potentially attracting more fans and investments as soccer continues to grow in popularity.
