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CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter: Your Daily Sports Rundown
Good morning, sports enthusiasts! It’s Thursday, and while the Ravens and Dolphins prepare for Week 9 of the NFL, there’s plenty happening now. From Aidan Hutchinson’s massive new contract, the Blue Jays nearing a World Series berth, to a chaotic coaching situation at LSU, plus other headline-making stories in sports. Let’s dive into today’s top headlines:
5 Key Sports Updates on Thursday
Blue Jays edge closer to World Series with a 6-1 win in Game 5.
After a tough 18-inning defeat in Game 3, the Toronto Blue Jays rebounded strongly with back-to-back wins against the Dodgers in LA. Rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage led the charge in Game 5, pushing the Jays one victory away from their first World Series appearance since 1993.Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson inks a record-breaking $180 million extension.
The defensive star secured a four-year deal, guaranteeing $141 million — the most ever for a non-quarterback player. With an annual salary averaging $46.5 million, Hutchinson is now the second-highest-paid non-QB after Micah Parsons, proving defensive talent can command top dollar.LSU’s coaching search spirals into confusion.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced the LSU Board of Supervisors, not athletic director Scott Woodward, will handle the next football coach hire — a move met with surprise since LSU’s Board Chair was kept out of the loop. Meanwhile, former coach Ed Orgeron is pushing for a comeback, signaling a turbulent path ahead for LSU football.Twins set to hire Derek Shelton as their new manager.
Shelton, 55, has a six-year stint managing the Pirates with a 306-440 record. Though fired in May, Shelton quickly found a new role, returning to Minnesota where he previously served as bench coach, now tasked with steering the Twins amid some uncertainty.Manny Pacquiao opens talks for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather.
Nearly a decade after their 2015 bout, boxing legends Pacquiao and Mayweather may face off again. Both are well into their 40s, raising intriguing questions about what this potential rematch would look like at this stage of their careers.
Spotlight: Trey Yesavage Shuts Down Dodgers
While most 22-year-olds are enjoying college, Trey Yesavage was dominating in Chavez Ravine. In Game 5, Yesavage tossed seven innings, allowing only one run on three hits with 12 strikeouts—a World Series rookie strikeout record, surpassing Don Newcombe’s 1949 mark. The Blue Jays now lead the series 3-2 and are looking like a team destined for greatness, having outscored the Dodgers 12-3 over the last two games. Despite the Dodgers’ loss, Shohei Ohtani remains their biggest hope, with manager Dave Roberts considering him as a pitching option once more before the series concludes.
NFL Midseason All-Rookie Team Highlights Jackson Dart
This NFL rookie class is packed with talent, including Emeka Egbuka and quarterbacks Jackson Dart and Cam Ward. Midseason honors place Dart ahead due to his field improvisation and toughness, traits that have sparked a boost to his offense. While neither QB has cemented long-term confidence, Dart’s playmaking ability stands out. The All-Rookie team also features offensive linemen Kelvin Banks Jr., Gray Zabel, Jared Wilson, Tate Rutledge, and Armando Menbou. Midseason NFL awards, including MVP honors, have also been distributed.
College Basketball Coaches Ranked Top 25 and No. 1
As college basketball approaches the new season, experts have ranked the nation’s top coaches. Familiar names like Dan Hurley, Tom Izzo, Kelvin Sampson, and Bill Self remain near the top. Florida’s Todd Golden has broken into the top 10 after an impressive stint that made him the youngest coach to win a national title since Jim Valvano in 1983. Golden’s future looks bright with a strong team returning for 2025-26.
What to Watch Thursday
- NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning at 7 p.m. on TNT/truTV
- NHL: Hurricanes vs. Islanders at 7:30 p.m. on Hulu
- College Football: Marshall at Coastal Carolina, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2
- College Football: Tulane at UTSA, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
- NBA: Bucks vs. Warriors at 8 p.m. on NBA TV
- NFL: Ravens vs. Dolphins at 8:15 p.m. on Prime Video
Fan Take: For Fighting fans, the buzz around Aidan Hutchinson’s huge contract underlines the value of defensive excellence in the NFL, inspiring future talent. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays’ World Series chase adds excitement to baseball’s postseason, showing that perseverance and young stars like Yesavage can turn the tide for teams with championship dreams.
