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The NBA preseason is a time to welcome new faces, sort through lineup questions, hype up prospects, squabble over unresolved contract situations and panic about unfortunate injuries before the real competition begins. With Tuesday’s openers fast approaching, let’s bounce around the league one final time in search of key takeaways that will shape the upcoming season. Atlanta HawksThe preseason revealed ... the backcourt is loadedWith Trae Young’s salary no longer on the books, the Hawks have assembled a backcourt rotation stacked with creators Nickeil Alexander-Walker and CJ McCollum, stoppers Dyson Daniels and Lu Dort, shooter Corey Kispert and 2026 lottery pick Kingston Flemings. In fact, Atlanta had such a surplus that it traded two backup guards to land 3-and-D forward Dorian Finney-Smith from the Charlotte Hornets in September. Hawks coach Quin Snyder has used multiple starting lineups during the preseason, but he’s best served sticking with last season’s top group -- Alexander-Walker, McCollum, Daniels, Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu -- because it posted a phenomenal plus-20.3 net rating.

Brendan Shanahan is following his passion back to the world of professional hockey. Shanahan was named Kilmer Sports Ventures' new strategic adviser on the Professional Women's Hockey League on Thursday. Kilmer is owned by Larry Tanenbaum, the former co-owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment where Shanahan was president and alternate governor of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs for 11 years. Kilmer became a strategic capital partner in the PWHL in June, adding to a sports portfolio that includes the WNBA's Toronto Tempo. Shanahan said he was eager to reunite with Tanenbaum and reconnect with PWHL executive vice president Jayna Hefford, who had a partnership with the Leafs when she was leading the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association. "To see (Hefford) now taking on the PWHL and to see its growth, and to be approached by Larry to partner with him and serve as a an adviser, if and when I'm needed, made a lot of sense," said Shanahan. "It's certainly the individuals involved, but just also women's sport and women's hockey is certainly a passion. "Hockey in general is a passion of mine, and so anything I can do to help, if needed.

The NFL is back for Week 6 as the playoff picture slowly starts to gain some clarity. The playoff push heats up closer to Thanksgiving, but we’re starting to see teams position themselves for a run or reach a point where rebuilding might be in order. Some unexpected contenders include the Raiders and Browns in the AFC, and the Giants in the NFC. The 49ers, Chiefs, and Vikings all sit undefeated and in good shape heading into Week 6. On the other end of things, the Texans and Chargers are struggling in the AFC, while the Buccaneers, Cowboys, Eagles, and Rams are all scuffling in the NFC. This week opens with a significant inter-conference matchup between the Seahawks and Broncos on Thursday Night Football. Sunday brings Ravens-Browns and Bills-Raiders with some unexpected early playoff implications. The week closes with Cowboys-Packers on Sunday Night Football and Commanders-49ers on Monday Night Football. This week’s byes include the Bengals, Dolphins, Lions, and Vikings. I’m back for another week of picks as I remain entirely mediocre. Last week I went 7-7-1 and remain firmly at .500.

Autosport was among the select media outlets invited to the launch of Formula 1's African Grand Prix in Rwanda. The announcement raised key questions, but also showcased a nation determined to be taken seriously on the world stage. As a Belgian, visiting former colony Rwanda started with an uncomfortable encounter with history. My hotel turned out to be a short walk away from Camp Kigali, where 10 Belgian UN Peacekeepers were murdered during the 1994 genocide while assigned to protect Rwandan Prime Minister Agathe Uwilingiyimana.

For better or worse, the 2026 World Cup staged across North America will forever be associated by some with U. S. President Donald Trump. As he was so keen to point out, it was during Trump’s first administration that the United States, Canada and Mexico secured hosting rights for a tournament which would be plagued by governmental controversy. Besides the prices, visas and travel bans, Trump also planted himself at the center of the Folarin Balogun red card scandal. The President freely admitted that he intervened during an unprecedented protest which ultimately saw the U. S. men’s national team striker have his one-match ban suspended, allowing him to play in the round of 16 tie against Belgium. ESPN are among a number of outlets to have reported that the FIFA council is set to vote on a motion which will prohibit this action going forward. The issue for many is that no amount of rewriting future rulebooks will change the tainted past. Trump’s Role in Biggest Controversy of 2026 World CupThat would not be the last red card Donald Trump had an influence over.

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Rangers weigh goaltending options after Shesterkin injury; Hellebuyck price too highThe New York Rangers are off to a hot start as they won for the sixth time in eight games to start the season Tuesday night. But they were on the receiving end of some bad news over the weekend when it was announced that starting goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the rest of the season with a right knee injury. TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reported on Tuesday’s edition of Insider Trading that general manager Chris Drury is making calls around the league for a possible replacement. Dreger mentioned the Rangers have inquired about Connor Hellebuyck with the Winnipeg Jets, but the Rangers do not have a sense of urgency and “flat-out don’t wanna pay the hefty price” that Hellebuyck carries. Hellebuyck, who requested a trade out of Winnipeg in the off-season, remains suspended from the Jets after not reporting to training camp and has forfeited nearly $600,000 in salary as of Wednesday morning. As Dreger mentioned in last week’s edition of Insider Trading, Hellebuyck and the Jets continue to explore a trade that works for both the team and the goaltender.

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In this article, we will formulate a Jets vs Blackhawks Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 15th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. The Blackhawks have 4 points this season with a 2-5-0 record and a 2-1-0 home record. They are 3-4 ATS and 5-2 in over/under. They are coming off a 5-3 home win over the Penguins and will face the Jets and Stars next.

In this article, we will formulate an Islanders vs Senators Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 15th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. The Senators have 10 points this season with a 5-2-0 record and a 2-1-0 home record. They are 2-5 ATS and 2-5 in over/under. They are coming off a 2-7 home loss to the Blues and will face the Flyers and Panthers next.

In this article, we will formulate a Canucks vs Panthers Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 15th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. The Panthers have 8 points this season with a 3-2-2 record and a 0-1-0 home record. They are 3-4 ATS and 3-4 in over/under. They are coming off a 7-3 road win over the Blue Jackets and will face the Kraken and Senators next.

The Philadelphia Flyers and the Detroit Red Wings meet Thursday in NHL action from the Little Caesars Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Philadelphia Flyers vs. Detroit Red Wings prediction. The Philadelphia Flyers come into this game looking to bounce back from their 3-2 loss to Seattle last time out to sit at 0-5-3 this season. After this game, the Flyers will head home for a game against the Senators.

The Utah Mammoth and the Edmonton Oilers meet Thursday in NHL action from Rogers Place. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Utah Mammoth vs. Edmonton Oilers prediction. Utah Mammoth Recap The Utah Mammoth come into this game looking to add on to their 5-4 win over Toronto last time out to sit at 5-2 this season. After this game, the Mammoth will have a rematch with Edmonton at home. Mammoth Win Back-To-Back Games