With UFC 321 fast approaching, the betting lines and fan sentiment are strongly favoring Tom Aspinall.
Many expect Aspinall to make quick work of Ciryl Gane, showcasing his striking and finishing abilities early in the fight.
As the event draws nearer, anticipation builds around whether Aspinall can live up to the hype and secure a decisive victory.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-everybody-high-him-dustin-poirier-explains-jumping-tom-aspinall-hype-train-ahead-ufc-321
The Shubman Gill-led India team struggled to perform in the second ODI against Australia, resulting in a disappointing loss.
The match, held in Adelaide on Thursday, October 23, saw India fall short by two wickets. Despite efforts from the team, they were unable to secure a victory on the day.
This defeat highlights the challenges India faced in this crucial encounter against a strong Australian side.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/who-said-top-5-expert-reactions-india-s-series-defeat-aus-vs-ind-2025-2nd-odi-ft-irfan-pathan
**Spire Motorsports Co-Owner Jeff Dickerson Hopes for a ‘Good Story of Redemption’ with Daniel Suarez Signing**
After months of speculation, Daniel Suarez has officially secured a 2026 seat with Spire Motorsports, driving the No. 7 Ford. The Monterrey native, who was recently released from Trackhouse Racing to make room for 19-year-old prodigy Connor Zilisch, now replaces Justin Haley, whose underwhelming performance this season included just two top-10 finishes in 34 starts.
Suarez has shown stronger results this year with seven top-10s, although he has also recorded nine DNFs, making him the second most crash-prone driver this season. Despite this, Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson is optimistic about the future. He believes next year offers both Suarez and the team a fresh start and an opportunity to prove their doubters wrong.
“It’s just the thing where I think we need each other. I think all of us love a good story of redemption and giving people a platform to prove doubters wrong,” Dickerson shared. He also highlighted Suarez’s near victories this season, noting the driver finished second twice — at Las Vegas and the regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway.
In his five-year tenure with Trackhouse, Suarez made history as the first Mexican-born driver to capture two Cup Series wins, driving the No. 99 car.
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**“Wasn’t Looking at Spire Motorsports as an Option”: Daniel Suarez Opens Up on New Signing**
Daniel Suarez spoke candidly about his initial views of Spire Motorsports before joining the team. A two-time Xfinity Series champion, Suarez has competed with top-tier outfits like Joe Gibbs Racing and Trackhouse Racing prior to this move.
Reflecting on Spire’s growth over the past three years, Suarez said, “I mentioned this to Jeff, three years ago I probably wasn’t looking at Spire Motorsports as an option. Right now, I believe that this is the fastest-growing team in NASCAR, and I want to be part of that. I know that they are not even close to being done.”
Spire Motorsports has confirmed that the partnership with Suarez is a long-term commitment. For the upcoming season, the 33-year-old driver will join Michael McDowell and Carson Hocevar, completing the team’s three-car lineup.
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**Looking Ahead: Team Dynamics and Driver Performances**
Carson Hocevar, in his sophomore season with Spire, has shown promising speed. He finished sixth in the recent playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway, while teammate Michael McDowell earned the Busch Light pole position for the same event.
Though Hocevar has notched two runner-up finishes this year, his aggressive driving style has sparked several controversies. Notably, repeated clashes with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. escalated into a heated feud that nearly became physical.
As Spire Motorsports prepares for the upcoming season with a refreshed roster, all eyes will be on how Suarez adapts to his new environment and whether the team can turn their shared ambitions into tangible success on the track.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nascar/news-we-need-other-spire-co-owner-signing-daniel-suarez-2026-nascar-cup-series-season
Steel City Interactive and PLAION have announced The Senator Pack, a premium DLC for Undisputed that spotlights the legendary Filipino boxer Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. Set to launch on October 28, the pack will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Manny Pacquiao, widely regarded as one of boxing’s all-time greats, holds the distinction of being the only fighter to win 12 world titles across eight different weight divisions. With The Senator Pack, players can step into Pacquiao’s shoes and experience his remarkable career, showcasing his trademark aggression across five weight classes within Undisputed.
In addition to Pacquiao, The Senator Pack expands the game’s roster by adding several other notable fighters, including Edgar Berlanga, Sergey Kovalev, Vinny Paz, Egidijus “Mean Machine” Kavaliauskas, Evgeny Gradovich, and Ricardo Mayorga.
The pack also features a new Apparel Pack, which offers updated in-game gear for popular fighters such as Terence Crawford, Deontay Wilder, Ryan Garcia, Shawn Porter, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Heather Hardy.
Undisputed fans can look forward to enhancing their gameplay experience with these exciting new additions coming this October.
https://www.operationsports.com/undisputed-senator-pack-arrives-october-28-featuring-manny-pacquiao/
There aren’t a ton of interesting storylines heading into this week’s game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the New York Jets. The Bengals are relying on a 40-year-old quarterback to build off an impressive win over the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, and that’s about it.
The real headlines, however, are all about injuries. Who will even be playing? Several impact players’ health situations could significantly influence the outcome of this game.
### Bengals Defensive End Trey Hendrickson’s Status
The big injury concern for the Bengals is, of course, defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Even when Hendrickson is on the field, the Bengals’ defense has struggled, so missing the NFL’s reigning sack leader would be a major blow. Hendrickson was limited at Thursday’s practice with a hip injury but appears to have a real chance to play on Sunday. Facing the Jets should motivate anyone to get out on the field.
### Jets’ Questionable Quarterback Situation
Which quarterback will the Bengals face on Sunday? Stop me if you’ve heard this one: the Jets once again have an awful quarterback situation. Justin Fields was benched last week as the Jets dropped their seventh straight game to start the 2025 season.
Starting 0-7 is one thing, but it’s another when the team owner publicly calls his own quarterback “hot garbage.” Woody Johnson didn’t hold back this week:
> “It’s hard when you have a quarterback with a rating that he’s got. I mean, he has ability, but something just is not jiving. If we can just complete a pass, it would look good.”
And to all the Bengals fans out there who complain about the Brown family — Mike Brown would never say something that stupid and inappropriate.
As of now, the Jets still don’t know who their starting quarterback will be against the Bengals in Cincinnati on Sunday. Fields was benched for Tyrod Taylor, but Taylor has been limited in practice this week with a knee injury and has been splitting first-team reps.
When asked about his status, Taylor said:
> “I have no anticipation for it. My mind and my sole focus is being available and ready to be able to lead this team when called upon.”
Head coach Aaron Glenn listed Taylor as “day-to-day,” so expect updates as Sunday approaches.
### Sauce Gardner Injury Could Impact the Bengals
The injury that should concern Bengals fans the most is that of Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner. Gardner has been an elite corner in the NFL, but if he’s anything like anyone else associated with the Jets, he’d probably rather just curl up in a ball and die.
This moribund franchise doesn’t do much to motivate a player to fight through an injury for the green and white. In Gardner’s case, it won’t be up to him whether he plays against the Bengals — he’s currently dealing with a concussion.
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With key players on both sides battling injuries and uncertainty at quarterback for the Jets, Sunday’s game promises to be an intriguing matchup despite the lack of traditional storylines. Bengals fans will be watching closely to see who takes the field and who makes the biggest impact.
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/trey-hendrickson-new-york-cincinnati-sauce-tyrod-fields/
The OKC Thunder faced off against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, marking their first encounter since the 2025 NBA Finals.
This highly anticipated matchup brought back memories of their intense Finals showdown, reigniting the rivalry between the two teams.
Fans were especially eager to see Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder squad back in action against the Pacers, showcasing the growth and changes since their last meeting.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-okc-thunder-vs-indiana-pacers-player-stats-box-score-oct-23-2025-26-nba-season
Another week of the NFL season passes, and yet another unfortunate clip circulates featuring Seahawks guard Anthony Bradford looking lost on the field. This week, Bradford made the rounds on Twitter after running into fellow offensive lineman Jalen Sundell and knocking over teammate Zach Charbonnet on a play that could have resulted in a large gain. While one play doesn’t define an entire performance — after all, it’s easy to pick apart most players by isolating a single clip — Bradford’s viral gaffes are just standout moments in a season marred by poor play.
### Bradford’s Ongoing Struggles
Bradford is currently one of the lowest-rated guards according to Pro Football Focus (PFF), ranking 73rd out of 82 eligible players. He has particularly underperformed in the passing game, where he ranks 80th in pass-block grade.
“All of the 12s could heartily concur, because it’s obvious from watching last week that Anthony Bradford’s play at right guard isn’t close to an elite level,” Richie Whitt writes for Sports Illustrated. He adds, “It’s not solely Bradford’s fault, but he shares some of the blame for Seattle ranking just 27th in the league at 3.7 yards per rush.”
Tim Weaver, another SI writer, discussed how Bradford has fallen short of expectations, especially after a promising preseason performance. “Bradford’s struggles are particularly disappointing this year because he appeared to have turned a corner during the preseason, when he was positively dominant facing second-string defenders,” Weaver explains. “Unfortunately, that great work in August turned out to be a mirage, as Bradford immediately regressed once the regular season began and he started lining up across from starters again.”
### Possible Trade Candidates
With the trade deadline approaching on November 4, Seattle has several interior offensive linemen to consider acquiring.
One name frequently mentioned is Saints right guard Cesar Ruiz. The 26-year-old was a first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and has started 75 games over six seasons with New Orleans. Acquiring Ruiz would be a relatively big financial commitment for the Seahawks, as his cap hit jumps to $14.2 million over the next two seasons. However, the Saints are rebuilding and may be willing to part ways with the serviceable veteran.
Another potential source for upgrades is the Cleveland Browns, who have two veteran guards rumored to be available. Joel Bitonio is one of the most decorated players who could be dealt at the deadline. The 34-year-old has made seven Pro Bowls and been named an All-Pro five times throughout his career. Currently in the final year of his deal, Bitonio could serve as the perfect short-term addition for Seattle’s playoff push.
The other Browns option is Wyatt Teller. Teller, 30, has made three Pro Bowls and earned two All-Pro selections during his career. Like Bitonio, his contract also expires after this season. NFL analyst Dan Wilkins of theScore recently proposed a trade scenario where the Seahawks acquire Teller in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick.
As the deadline nears, Seattle will need to decide whether upgrading their offensive line through trades is the solution to their ongoing struggles at the guard position.
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/seahawks-urged-to-replace-struggling-player/
TORONTO — The clip is easy to find online, so you can see what it looked like. Crank the volume, and you might even be able to approximate what the 57,126 fans in attendance that night heard.
Let’s see if I can make you appreciate what it felt like.
Bottom of the sixth. Tied 2-2. October 4, 1995, at Yankee Stadium. That would be the previous Yankee Stadium—not the artificial-noise mall they play in now, but a baseball cathedral with all the age and creaks to match.
The stadium would move, sway, and bounce in good moments.
The Yankees had not had many good moments for more than a decade, ever since Don Mattingly was a great baseball Odysseus, with the playoffs his unreachable Ithaca. But now, he had a team and a time. So much so that he had decided in September to damn his damaged back and swing all out the rest of the way—whatever happened, happened.
What happened was he hit young again that September and October. The Yankees got to the playoffs for the first time in Mattingly’s tenure, the team rallying around their beloved captain.
Now, in Game 2 of the AL Division Series, it was Mattingly against Seattle’s Andy Benes—an Evansville, Indiana, guy as well. Benes left a 1-0 changeup delectably down and in. Mattingly golfed it into the bleachers.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/23/sports/don-mattingly-has-never-stopped-trying-to-get-to-this-baseball-mountaintop/
Las Vegas Raiders’ star defensive end Maxx Crosby found himself at the center of swirling trade rumors this week. What began as a simple social media rumor quickly turned into one of the biggest storylines surrounding the Raiders heading into their bye week.
It all started when longtime NFL insider Trey Wingo tweeted on X, “Breaking: according to sources the Dallas Cowboys have made inquiries with the Raiders about a potential trade for Maxx Crosby.” The post immediately sent shockwaves. After all, Crosby is the face of the franchise.
As speculation began to spiral, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero provided some much-needed clarity just hours later, reporting, “The #Raiders met with star DE Maxx Crosby today to let him know they aren’t shopping him and won’t trade him, sources tell me and @SlaterNFL. While some other teams are interested, the Raiders aren’t interested in moving their best player, and Crosby wants to stay in Las Vegas.”
### Maxx Crosby’s Response
Following the Raiders’ practice, reporters crowded around Crosby’s locker, eager for a comment. As Raiders’ columnist Paul Gutierrez described it, “With reporters flittering about his locker like so many rumors and reports, Maxx Crosby was not in the mood Wednesday afternoon.”
Crosby, who has long been the team’s leader, was noticeably brief. “I plead the 5th,” he said, flashing what Gutierrez called “a sly smile crossing his face.” It was a perfectly vague yet calculated response.
For his part, Crosby has continued to lead by example despite the distractions. Everyone knows just how much he loves being a Raider, and even having the thought of the team possibly trading him must have rattled Crosby’s heart.
### A Symbol of the Raiders’ Identity
For the Raiders, keeping Crosby is about more than just retaining a star player; it’s about maintaining the heartbeat of their locker room. His passion, intensity, and relentless effort embody the culture the team has been desperately trying to build.
Even as trade rumors and growing pains persist, Crosby’s presence offers stability amid a cloud of uncertainty plaguing the Raiders. Whether his “I plead the 5th” remark was a clever way to deflect questions or a quiet expression of frustration, it perfectly captured the mood around the team — tense, mysterious, and uncertain about what comes next.
Still, the message from both the front office and Crosby himself seems clear: he’s not going anywhere. The Raiders may have their struggles, but moving their franchise guy isn’t on the table.
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/maxx-crosby-i-plead-the-5th/
It’s going to be a tough challenge for the Washington Commanders against the Kansas City Chiefs in their blockbuster Week 8 clash. Even with some of their top players potentially returning to the lineup, the Commanders face an uphill battle.
Washington enters the game with a 3-4 record, having lost two straight games. The Chiefs, meanwhile, are 4-3 and riding a two-game winning streak, winning four of their last five contests. Complicating matters for Washington is the absence of standout second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels, which makes predictions for this game particularly challenging.
### Marcus Mariota’s Passing Outlook
QB Marcus Mariota will likely throw for fewer than 250 yards in this matchup. In his two full games this season, Mariota completed passes for only 156 and 207 yards. Furthermore, the Chiefs boast one of the NFL’s stingiest pass defenses, allowing just 174.6 yards per game — ranking No. 4 overall.
To combat this, the Commanders will need to focus on running the football to move the chains. Expect Washington to run some play-action on early downs to give Mariota chances to find open windows downfield. While Mariota may connect on a few big plays, the ground game will be the key to any offensive success. Ultimately, Washington will not rely solely on Mariota to carry the offense.
### A Difficult Situation for the Commanders
According to the Rich Eisen Show, the outlook without Daniels is bleak. “Dan Quinn just announced it’s Marcus Mariota on Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs in Arrowhead,” Eisen said. “What an absolute nightmare of a first half of a season it has been for Jayden Daniels, coming off of his unicorn rookie campaign where he was an absolute revelation. A non-stop yards and points and hope machine in the Mid-Atlantic area for the Commanders. And the Daniels-McLaurin connection put on the rocks by a holdout.”
### Chiefs’ Dominance Over the Commanders
These teams have met 11 times, with the Chiefs winning 10 of those matchups. The Commanders have never won on the Chiefs’ home turf. However, there’s a small glimmer of hope: Mariota holds a 2-0 record against Kansas City. One of those wins came during the 2017 playoffs when the Tennessee Titans stunned the Chiefs 22-21 in the Wild Card round, overcoming a 21-3 deficit. That was before Patrick Mahomes arrived in Kansas City, of course.
Still, the Chiefs are favored for good reason. The Commanders remain without key weapons on both offense and defense, while Kansas City has only grown stronger—especially with the return of wide receiver Rashee Rice.
### Patrick Mahomes Playing With Confidence
Kansas City Star quotes Mahomes on his current form: “Yeah, for sure. I think I kind of went through variations of being too aggressive and maybe not aggressive enough. And now I’m just going out there and playing—just having fun.”
He added, “I’m going through my progressions, making reads, and not trying to overthink things. At some points in the last few years, I overthought it, trying to be perfect with every single read. But at the end of the day, you’ve got to go out there and play football.”
Mahomes’ confidence is bolstered by a solid offensive line. “The line is blocking really well,” he said, “which has given me a lot of confidence to just sit in the pocket and go through the reads. Guys are getting open, and that makes my job easier whenever what I anticipate before the play actually happens, and the guys get open. That’s the simple version of it.”
### What to Expect from WR Terry McLaurin
Assuming he plays, WR Terry McLaurin’s return won’t significantly boost the Commanders’ offense. Even healthy earlier this year, McLaurin struggled. His offseason holdout negatively impacted the team, and his ongoing performance has continued to be a liability. Much of Washington’s 3-4 start can be partly attributed to his absence and limited contribution.
With Mariota at quarterback, don’t expect McLaurin to be a major factor. He may catch three or four passes but will likely finish with fewer than 50 yards and no touchdowns.
### Deebo Samuel to Lead Commanders in Receiving
Look for WR Deebo Samuel to be the team’s top receiving threat. Samuel is expected to catch underneath routes and make plays with his legs. He could tally around seven receptions for over 70 yards and is a solid candidate to find the end zone.
Samuel has had a challenging first season with Washington, fueling critics who believed the Commanders acquired a past-his-prime player who wouldn’t produce much. However, he has managed two WR1 finishes this season, proving he can still perform at a high level.
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The Week 8 showdown at Arrowhead Stadium presents a daunting test for the Washington Commanders. With key players out and facing a confident Chiefs squad led by a free-flowing Mahomes, Washington’s best hopes lie in a strong ground game and limiting mistakes. Still, with Mariota’s playoff-winning experience over Kansas City, there remains a spark of hope for an upset.
https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-bold-predictions-week-8-clash-chiefs
