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Portnoy confirms Barstool will no longer appear on Fox's Big Noon Kickoff after tensions with Ohio State and coach Ryan Day. Fox Sports has terminated or scaled back Barstool's presence as the Big Ten deal pressures traditional programming; Portnoy says Day complained and threatened to pull access. Barstool's FS1 show remains on air.
Natalie Nakase has led the Golden State Valkyries to a history-making 2025 season and is set to coach Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces, after experiencing a medical episode on the court. She finished the game, is undergoing further monitoring, and will coach Sunday as the team pursues the title.
Georgia wins 20-17 on the road after a late field goal, sealing the victory with a fourth-quarter surge. Alabama threatened to tie late but stalled, and a pivotal personal foul gave Georgia new downs to run out the clock. Kirby Smart earns his first regular-season win over Alabama.
Disney+ will stream the Super Bowl LXI broadcast via ESPN/ABC in the US and in more than 55 international markets. The US will see Disney+ carry the same ESPN/ABC feed, with ESPN Deportes available in the US for Spanish-language coverage. Two Monday Night Football games will also be streamed this season.
Manchester United are facing scrutiny after Lisandro Martínez’s post-match outburst criticised the club’s recruitment and hierarchy. Carrick insists the squad is united and moving on as United chase form amid a winless run in all competitions.
Business-insider, ZDNet and Independent guide this year’s Black Friday previews, noting early savings across streaming bundles, games, consoles and iPhone deals. Deals begin before Thanksgiving and stretch into Cyber Week, with retailers like Walmart, Amazon and Currys launching preludes in October.
J.J. Watt has been named the permanent lead analyst for CBS Sports’ NFL coverage, replacing Tony Romo. The deal comes after Romo’s departure earlier this month. Watt has been elevated from a temporary role to the top booth alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson, with production teams and players reacting to the change.
Kristaps Porzingis remains out indefinitely due to a health issue, leaving the Warriors to navigate a troubling frontcourt gap. The team is exploring options, including potential trades, while Draymond Green and others step into larger roles amid Porzingis's absence. The latest reports indicate the organization is prioritizing health and future flexibility as the season opens.
The WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries has forced venue changes and scheduling tweaks to maximize fan attendance and preserve the possibility of a Game 7. Games 3 and 4 moved to State Farm Arena in Atlanta have drawn sellouts, with Game 6 also set for a bigger venue if needed. The series is tied 2-2 with Game 5 in the Bay Area determining the path to a possible decisive contest.