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Jaguars Embarrass Ravens To Kick Off Week Nine

(Undated) — The Jaguars embarrassed the Ravens 33-10 from Baltimore to kick off Week Nine of the NFL season. Meanwhile, Sunday brings back an international game. The Bengals and Falcons duel from Madrid. One of the most interesting games on the late Sunday slate takes place in Foxborough between the Patriots and Packers. The nightcap showcases the Bears and Buccaneers battling from Chicago while the week ends on Monday Night Football when the Bills and Vikings tangle in Minneapolis.

>>Chiefs’ Rashee Rice Files For Bankruptcy

(Kansas City, MO) — A receiver on the Chiefs is dealing with major money issues. Rashee Rice filed for bankruptcy in federal court on Wednesday. The 26-year-old has almost three-and-a-half million dollars in debt, with a majority stemming from legal problems. Rice was sued by several people in civil court for his role in a high-speed car crash in 2024.

>>Vikings To Start Wentz At QB

(Eagan, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings are making a change at quarterback for Monday Night Football. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said that Carson Wentz will start under center against the Buffalo Bills, relieving Kyler Murray. The 29-year-old incumbent starter is considered week-to-week with a hamstring strain.

>>Former Guardians Catcher Provides Witness Testimony

(New York, NY) — A former Guardians teammate is in the corner of a couple pitchers in deep water. Catcher Bo Naylor said Thursday that he didn’t think there was anything unusual about the pitches Emmanuel Clase or Luis Ortiz are accused of rigging to benefit bettors. In Naylor’s testimony, he stated many of the pitches he caught that are alleged of being predetermined looked like they were common sliders outside the strike zone. The trial is expected to last until early December.

>>Top 2028 Recruit Picks Canes, Reclassify For ’27

(Coral Gables, FL) — The top-ranked college football recruit in the class of 2028 is on his way to Miami. Five-star wide receiver Brysen Wright committed to the Hurricanes, telling ESPN he plans to reclassify and play next year. The Jacksonville native picked The U over Florida and Texas as the second pledge for head coach Mario Cristobal in this cycle.

>>Panthers Forward Expects To Return Next Month

(Sunrise, FL) — Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is about a month away from returning to the lineup. The 38-year-old said he’s hoping to beat the doctors’ six-week timeline to be game-ready after suffering a knee injury last month. Marchand told reporters that he thought the injury was season-ending or possibly career-threatening because of the goalpost collision that left him unable to put weight on his leg.

>>World Wide Technology Championship Round One Recap

(Cabo San Lucas, Mexico) — Chris Kirk is sitting atop the leaderboard after the first round of the World Wide Technology Championship was suspended due to darkness. Kirk is leading the field by one stroke after shooting a nine under 63. Nick Dunlap and Zac Blair are tied for second at eight under par. Round one of the tournament will resume Friday morning from Cabo San Lucas at 7:20 Mountain.

>>LIV Golf Shutting Down After Five Years

(Newark, NJ) — LIV Golf is shutting down operations after five years. League attorney Matthew Williams confirmed Thursday during a New Jersey bankruptcy hearing that the liquidation process will begin Monday. The announcement follows reports that BC Partners withdrew a 300-million-dollar investment offer after LIV failed to secure enough player commitments for 2027. The Saudi-backed golf league spent more than five-billion-dollars during its existence. LIV’s remaining assets will be sold, with another bankruptcy hearing set for November 24th.

>>NASCAR Cup Series Postseason Ends This Sunday In Miami

(Homestead, FL) — The NASCAR Cup Series postseason wraps up this Sunday. The field of 16 eligible drivers square off at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the championship race. Kyle Larson leads the playoff standings while Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe and Joey Logano round out the top-five. Larson is going for his third-career Cup Series victory.