Cowboys fans are livid with Jerry Jones’ latest comment
Frustrated Dallas Cowboys fans are not happy with owner Jerry Jones regarding his latest comments about NFL coaching salaries.
In an appearance on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday, Jones took issue with the idea that paying coaches high salaries has any correlation with winning. The Cowboys owner was rather confrontational in defending his habit of not investing heavily in top coaches, particularly recently.
“There is zero correlation between how much you pay a coach or how many coaches you have as to winning. There is no correlation. And that’s a random sample of years and all 32 teams involved. So put that in your hopper and smoke it,” Jones said.
Naturally, Cowboys fans were incensed, both at what they saw as Jones’ ignorance and the fact that this provided a strong hint that the Cowboys won’t be pursuing a high-profile coach anytime soon.
I’m sure this will attract all of the top coaching candidates to the Cowboys this offseason!
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) November 3, 2026
Wonder why Dallas keeps having coaching problems?
— Tom Downey (@WhatGoingDowney) November 3, 2026
We are doomed
— Terrence Parsons Jr (@Tpars_boii) November 3, 2026
Just say you’re cheap and you don’t wanna give anyone else credit
— FlaggIsKing (@ClaytonSkiles) November 3, 2026
The Cowboys lost previous coach Mike McCarthy in part because they were unwilling to pay him top dollar. He was replaced by the largely affordable Brian Schottenheimer, who the Cowboys faced no competition for.
Cowboys fans are used to outrageous statements from Jones, but this will just make them mad. It certainly adds fuel to the fire for those who think the Cowboys owner does not want a coach he will have to cede control to.
Kevin Durant has tense exchange with reporter
A frustrated Kevin Durant had a confrontation with a reporter after the Houston Rockets’ 109-93 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday.
Durant attempted just six field goals during Monday’s win and was held to 12 points, prompting reporter Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle to ask about his fairly limited role within the offense. Durant made clear he did not think much of the question.
“Why does that matter to you? We won the game,” Durant said. “Why are you singling me out? (Jabari Smith Jr.) had 30 last game and only had 14 tonight. Are you going to talk about his variety?
“What does that have to do with anything? Are you just watching me all game? Do you have the solo cam? We won the basketball game, bro.”
Here is the full exchange that happened in the press conference after the Rockets victory over the Boston Celtics between Rockets forward Kevin Durant and @ByVarunShankar from the Houston Chronicle. #Rockets #Sarge @TheRocketsWire https://t.co/mwuezxlyvH
— BIG SARGE MEDIA LLC (@BigSargeSportz) November 3, 2026
Shankar eventually phrased the question in a way that got an answer by asking about balancing freeing up teammates with getting enough shots, but Durant was very clearly irked at what he felt was a criticism.
Durant is never shy about addressing what he feels is unfair criticism. In this case, he was annoyed that his team just beat an Eastern Conference contender decisively to move to 7-1 on the season, only to be questioned about his shot volume. One can understand that, but it will only feed into the narrative that Durant is oversensitive.
Philip Rivers nearing decision on NC State job
While nothing is finished yet, indications continue to suggest that Philip Rivers has the NC State head coaching position lined up if he wants it.
There is “continued momentum” toward Rivers being named the next NC State coach, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. The two sides are expected to have further communication in the near future, and nothing has yet been finalized.
An update on Philip Rivers and the NC State head coaching opening: The two sides are expected to have further communication in the near future and there’s continued momentum at the moment toward Rivers ultimately being the hire, sources tell @CBSSports. Nothing final at this point though.
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) November 3, 2026
All indications are that Rivers is poised to be the next coach at NC State, which would be a coup for the school. The hire would drive significant fan interest, as Rivers remains an NC State icon and one of the most successful players in the history of the program.
At present, Rivers is the head coach at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Ala. He has said he wants to focus on his current role and see out the season, but even he admitted that he would have to strongly consider an offer from his alma mater.
Rivers’ son has also committed to play for the Wolfpack. That may also be a factor in Rivers’ ultimate decision.
Mariners make unexpected decision on their new manager
The Seattle Mariners have decided on their new manager, and the choice is an unconventional one, to say the least.
The Mariners plan to hire Chicago Cubs director of player development Jason Kanzler as their new manager, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Kanzler, 36, beat out former Houston Astros manager Joe Espada for the position.
Kanzler becomes, for now, the second-youngest manager in baseball. He has no managerial experience, though his work with the Cubs is highly regarded. He had a brief playing career in the minor leagues, spent time as a minor league hitting coach with the Astros, and spent two years on Houston’s MLB staff.
Espada appeared to be the initial favorite for the job, and was the clear choice if Seattle wanted to prioritize experience. That was seen as a possibility after the team moved on from the relatively inexperienced Dan Wilson, but the Mariners have clearly gone in the opposite direction.
The Mariners are coming off a highly disappointing 76-86 season. In addition to their coaching changes, the roster appears likely to be significantly different as well for 2027.
Robinson Cano’s son has signed with an MLB team
The son of MLB legend Robinson Cano is embarking on a career of his own.
Robinson Cano Jr., the 16-year-old son of the longtime Yankee and Mariner star, is signing with the Miami Marlins, according to MLB writer Mike Rodriguez. The Marlins’ pre-agreement with Cano Jr. is reported to be worth $1 million.
According to my sources, Robinson Canó Jr., son of former Major League star Robinson Canó, has agreed to a $1 million pre-agreement with the Miami Marlins. Another promising Dominican prospect making his way onto the Major League radar! #MiamiMarlins #MLB #Baseball https://t.co/OY4xHDTsNY
— Mike Rodriguez (@mikedeportes) November 2, 2026
Cano Jr. cannot legally sign with the Marlins until 2028, owing to his age. He can officially sign with the organization in January of 2028.
The younger Cano, a right-hand hitting shortstop, is a legitimate prospect out of the Dominican Republic. The $1 million price tag suggests he had significant interest from around the league, but the Marlins ultimately won the race.
Robinson Cano was one of the finest players of his era, and was on a Hall of Fame career track until he tested positive for PEDs twice. That probably dashes his Hall hopes, but his son will at least get the opportunity to carry the family legacy forward.
South Florida player turns heads with the most bizarre shooting form
A player on the South Florida Bulls women’s basketball team has the internet stunned with her bizarre shooting form from the free-throw line.
In the second quarter of South Florida’s game against the Furman Paladins on Monday at Yuengling Center in Tampa, Fla., junior forward Kendall Puryear went to the charity stripe for two shots.
What followed was something you wouldn’t see a shooting coach teach.
Here is a video showing Puryear’s unorthodox shooting form, in which she releases the ball from way behind her head, as though she were tossing a sack into the air.
This is the most chaotic, bizarre free throw shooting form I think I have ever seen https://t.co/ezLYYuZ8N9
— Carter Lowe (@carterl0we) November 3, 2026
The results of Puryear’s shots were what you’d expect from such an awkward release — absolute bricks.
It goes without saying that Puryear isn’t an accurate shooter from the foul line, where she shot just 58.2% in two years with the Purdue Boilermakers before transferring to South Florida.
Opposing teams can target her in close situations and take advantage of her poor free-throw form with a Hack-a-Shaq strategy, but Furman wasn’t the team to use that tactic, as the Paladins lost in blowout fashion,
In any case, Puryear was among the top performers in the Bulls’ 80-54 win over Furman, scoring 12 points on 6/13 shooting with nine rebounds, four assists and three steals in 28 minutes of action.
D’Andre Swift replicates a sweet Walter Payton achievement
D’Andre Swift had quite a night on Monday against the reigning Super Bowl champions Seattle Seahawks.
The Chicago Bears star running back Swift played a major role in his team’s 34-17 victory at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash., scoring not one, not two, but three rushing touchdowns in the second half.
With his scoring barrage after halftime, Swift became just the first player in Bears franchise history since 1977 to have at least three rushing scores in a half, according to ESPN Insights.
The last player to do it before Swift was none other than the legendary Walter Payton.
None of those touchdowns went for over five yards, as Caleb Williams pushed the right buttons to put the Bears in short-yardage situations.
All told, Swift carried the ball 27 times for 27 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
Williams went 24/34 for 247 passing yards and a touchdown with zero interceptions for the Bears, who have won their third straight game.
Thanks to his trio of rushing touchdowns at Seattle’s expense, Swift now leads the NFL with 10 rushing scores through eight weeks of football. He can add to that in Week 9, when Chicago hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.
Packers are making a quarterback move ahead of Week 9 game
The Green Bay Packers are adding some insurance at quarterback.
With Jordan Love firmly entrenched as their starter as long as he remains healthy and Tyrod Taylor serving as the chief backup QB, Green Bay doesn’t have an urgent need to find another quarterback. However, the Packers are reportedly adding Cam Miller, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Miller is largely unknown, but his name should sound familiar to fans and followers of NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) football.
Moreover, at least one current Packers player knows Miller well, who was taken 215th overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Miller and Green Bay star wideout Christian Watson were teammates at North Dakota State.
The 25-year-old Miller has yet to see non-preseason action in an NFL game, but he’s hanging around waiting for a big opportunity.
In the 2026 NFL preseason, Miller played three games for the Miami Dolphins, passing for 170 yards with zero touchdowns and two interceptions on 16/38 completions.
Love and the Packers are coming off a big 27-19 win over the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisc., in Week 8, and will be in a notable Week 9 matchup on Sunday versus Drake Maye and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Russell Westbrook had a great response to the Thunder’s plan to retire his jersey
Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 jersey will soon be hanging in the rafters of the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Monday that the team will retire Westbrook’s jersey in a ceremony during a Feb. 7 game between Oklahoma City and the New York Knicks.
0 Forever 💙 02.07.27 https://t.co/pTqRnespU2
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) November 2, 2026
Westbrook, who will be turning 38 years old on Nov. 12, reacted positively to the news.
“It’s amazing; it’s a true blessing,” Westbrook said, via 107.7 The Franchise’s Daniel Bell. “Quite frankly, it’s not just for me, my family, my kids, wife, my mom, my brother-in-law, the entire city. Being able to grow up not even imagining you’d be able to be a professional athlete, needless to say, be in the NBA. But to be able to get your jersey retired, it creates a legacy. It creates a sense of all the work, time, effort and energy you put into the game. I’m just truly grateful for that honor. I look forward to that night.”
“It’s amazing, it’s a true blessing…to be able to get your jersey retired it creates a legacy it creates a sense of all the work you put in…I look forward to that night” – Russell Westbrook on getting his jersey retired by the Thunder https://t.co/cSc6eCJDMm
— The Daniel Bell© (@BasketballGuruD) November 2, 2026
Westbrook never won an NBA championship, but he left an indelible mark on the Thunder franchise. He won the 2016-17 MVP award and averaged a triple-double for the entire season.
Selected fourth overall by the Seattle SuperSonics in the first round of the 2008 NBA Draft, Westbrook quickly became one of the league’s best players. He was an All-Star in eight of his 11 seasons with Oklahoma City.
Although Oklahoma City traded Westbrook to the Houston Rockets in 2019, he has always enjoyed the love and support of Thunder fans. He will experience that once again when the former NBA Most Valuable Player sees his jersey raised to the rafters.
LeBron James gives his verdict on the quality of fan’s wine
LeBron James is a wine connoisseur himself, so he knows what’s worthy of being called liquid gold and what’s not.
The one he sipped during the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa., seemed satisfactory to the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player.
“I wanted to see if it was worth it on my arm, how good it was. It was all right,” James said after the game about the beverage, via Kris Rhim of ESPN.
It happened in the third quarter, when James tried to corral a pass in transition. The ball went out of bounds, and James found himself in the stands, where he bumped into a 76ers supporter carrying a cup of wine. The 41-year-old James then grabbed the cup, took a sip, and jogged back onto the court.
James, who is aging like fine wine in the NBA, played a big role in the Sixers’ 126-107 win over the visiting Bulls, stuffing the stat sheet with 15 points on 6/13 shooting, nine assists, seven rebounds and a steal in 31 minutes.
Meanwhile, Tyrese Maxey paced Philadelphia with his 26 points and 11 assists. Jaylen Brown came up with 25 points, as Philadelphia picked up its seventh win of the season with just a loss.
Mike Brown addresses another Mikal Bridges benching
It happened again for New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges.
The former Villanova Wildcats star was benched for the entire fourth quarter of Monday’s game between the Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden in New York City, N.Y., as head coach Mike Brown opted to use other guards to finish the game.
The Knicks gave Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson most of the minutes over Bridges in the second half as New York searched for answers. The move worked, as New York turned a four-point deficit at the start of the fourth quarter into a 16-point lead after a 25-5 run to start the final period.
Brown addressed Bridges’ situation following the Knicks’ 103-90 win over their city rival.
“He’s just got to keep playing. Everybody goes through those ups and downs throughout the season,” Brown said after the game, via Stefan Bondy of The New York Post.
Bridges played the first three minutes of the third quarter before getting benched for good, but Brown still found a way to praise his player.
“And obviously, it’s the beginning of the season, so he has to find his way. With everybody, when you’re in a funk, you got to find one or two things to hold your hat on, and Mikal is one of the best runners in the game, in both directions, offensively and defensively, Brown continued. “
So he has to hold his hat on that as well as his cutting and trying to do that and other little things: rebounding, driving and touching the paint and spraying it. And his shot will come eventually.”
Bridges only had six points on 1/7 shooting from the field and 4/4 from the foul line in 16 minutes versus Brooklyn, as he continued to struggle with this shot. He was also benched in last week’s win over the Chicago Bulls, in which he saw action for only 13 minutes and scored three points on 1/4 shooting.
Bridges is averaging just 6.1 points per game on a horrid 30.8% shooting percentage this season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo drops bold claim about Luka Doncic
Giannis Antetokounmpo had high praise for Luka Doncic after Monday’s clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat.
The Greek Freak was gracious in defeat following the Heat’s 138-117 loss to the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. Doncic lit into the Heat for 42 points on 14/24 shooting. He also dished out 13 assists and grabbed 7 rebounds in an all-around performance.
Antetokounmpo made a bold claim about Doncic during his postgame press conference.
Giannis: “[Luka Doncic] is one of the best scorers.”
Reporter: “Right now, for sure.”
Giannis: “No, the best of all time. Some people are afraid to say it, but I’m not. Definitely one of the best scorers of all time.”
Giannis knows a thing or two about scoring. He averaged over 25 points per game in each of his last nine seasons. At his level, Antetokounmpo knows how to appreciate Doncic’s offensive talent when the Lakers star is at his best.
Doncic entered Monday on a historic tear, averaging 37.7 points on 48.2 percent shooting and a stunning 5.8 three-pointers per game through six contests. He somehow bumped those numbers up against the Heat.
Despite just now entering his prime, Doncic has already performed at an all-time level as a postseason scorer. Only Michael Jordan averaged more than his 30.9 points per game in the playoffs.
When it’s all said and done, Doncic could very well cement his case in the GOAT scorer debate. He’d probably have the title locked down for sure if he had Yaxel Lendeborg talking trash to him each and every night.
Michael Wilbon shares reason behind his ‘indefinite leave’ from ESPN
Michael Wilbon has cleared the air around his sudden absence from “Pardon the Interruption.”
Wilbon has been absent from his usual spot opposite Tony Kornheiser since Oct. 26. Less than a month after the program celebrated its 25th anniversary, Wilbon shared Monday that he was taking “an indefinite leave of absence” to deal with “multiple health issues.”
The 67-year-old broadcaster emphasized that he plans to return once his medical concerns subside.
“This isn’t retirement, but it is a trip to the injured list,” Wilbon posted on social media, via Andrew Joseph of For The Win. “Hopefully not an extended one. Struggles with multiple health issues in recent months lead me to take an indefinite leave of absence from my PTI and NBA duties at ESPN and ABC.
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“I have loved sparring and hosting PTI with Tony every single day these past 25 years. And I’m incredibly grateful for the support and encouragement of my colleagues as I take this time away to concentrate on me, specifically on my well-being. I have no idea exactly how this part of my journey will wind up. The goal is to come out of it feeling much better than I do now and ready to return to sparring with Tony.”
Wilbon also explained that he and those around him have noticed “worrisome signs” over the years that the longtime ESPN and ABC broadcaster can no longer ignore. He assured his supporters that the decision was purely health related and had nothing to do with alcohol or gambling.
Wilbon did not disclose any specifics on what health issues he is dealing with. During a recent appearance on “The Tony Kornheiser Show,” Wilbon shared that he is a diabetic and that it is “part” of the issue but “not the entirety of it.”
Fans all said the same thing about Jim Harbaugh’s stance on Khalil Mack trade
Fans were not convinced by Jim Harbaugh’s claims that Khalil Mack is staying put.
The Los Angeles Chargers head coach was asked Monday about Mack possibly asking to be traded and whether the team would grant such a request. A despondent-looking Harbaugh told reporters that he wanted Mack to remain with the Chargers, and that the All-Pro linebacker felt the same way.
“I want Khalil Mack here,” Harbaugh said.
“Khalil Mack wants to be here. He’s one of the pillars of our team.”
#Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh on whether Khalil Mack will be given a chance to go to a contender if he wants to: “I want Khalil Mack here. Khalil Mack wants to be here. He’s one of the pillars of our team.” https://t.co/k728dLXoNv
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 3, 2026
If anyone had read that quote from Harbaugh before this season, one would have imagined him saying it with the utmost gusto. But after losing seven straight games to begin the season, Harbaugh’s enthusiasm level was close to zero.
Several fans doubted Harbaugh on social media. Many claimed the Chargers coach was deluded if he truly believed Mack wanted to stay on the NFL’s lone winless team.
@MySportsUpdate Khalil Mack does NOT want to end his career on the 0-17 chargers stop lying to us Harbaugh
— sear (@searnfl) November 3, 2026
@MySportsUpdate He absolutely does NOT want to be there ✌🏻😭
— Justin (@ChiFanJustin) November 3, 2026
@MySportsUpdate I can assure you he does not want to play the last season of his career on a winless team
— ᵒᵗʰᵐᵃⁿ (@othxyz_) November 3, 2026
Mack is in his fifth season with the Chargers and his 13th season overall. He has played in a total of six playoff games in his career — all losses.
At 35 years old, Mack may not want to spend his twilight years as an NFL player on a languishing team. Both Mack and the Chargers have a week to mull things over before Nov. 10’s trade deadline.
Draymond Green ejected after grabbing Dillon Brooks by the neck
Draymond Green is already in midseason form when it comes to racking up technical fouls.
The Golden State Warriors forward was ejected from Monday’s game against the Phoenix Suns after altercations with two different players. The first one came when he shoved Suns center Khaman Maluach to the hardwood at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif.
Suns veteran Dillon Brooks confronted Green as the Warriors star stood over Maluach. Green immediately grabbed Brooks’ jersey by the neck area as both men exchanged words. Referees and players from both sides swarmed the pair to deescalate the situation.
Draymond Green was ejected from the game after receiving two technical fouls on this sequence https://t.co/u8IIgeTAGY
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) November 3, 2026
Here’s another angle of the incident from the Suns’ broadcast.
Draymond Green commits a HARD foul on Khaman Maluach, and now things have gotten chippy with Dillon Brooks https://t.co/e0bXgGXm8V
— PHNX Suns (@PHNX_Suns) November 3, 2026
Green was assessed two technical fouls and was promptly ejected. Brooks also received a technical foul. The two have a checkered history, and it showed in the heat of the moment.
Green’s shove of Maluach was in retaliation for the Suns center doing the same to him seconds prior. While Maluach’s nudge seemed to be during a normal battle for positioning, Green’s push appeared to have malice behind it.
The former Defensive Player of the Year left the game with 4 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists across 17 minutes of action.
LeBron James had boozy moment with fan during live game
LeBron James got his drink on midway through Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls.
The Philadelphia 76ers star ran the length of the court for a third-quarter fastbreak opportunity at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. The 41-year-old James failed to chase down an outlet pass for a potential layup.
The momentum carried James all the way into the crowd. The four-time MVP crashed into a fan wearing a Sixers jacket who just happened to be holding a beverage in a plastic cup. James playfully took a sip before running back onto the court.
LeBron James ended up in the crowd and sipped a fan’s wine https://t.co/2tvMAz6GDX
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) November 3, 2026
ESPN’s Kris Rhim spoke to the fan during the game and confirmed that the drink was wine. Rhim also talked to James in the locker room, where the Sixers forward explained why he felt the need to take a sip.
“I spilled some of his wine,” LeBron told Rhim. “I crashed into him, spilled some of his wine. So I wanted to see if it was worth it on my arm and how good it was. It was all right.”
Basketball’s most recognizable active player has long been a wine enthusiast. His worlds just so happened to collide on live television Monday against the Bulls.
James held his alcohol well the rest of the way. He finished with 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists in a 126-107 win.
Isaiah Stewart gets profane with the Pelicans after game
Isaiah Stewart may be on a new team, but he is still the same old Isaiah Stewart.
The Memphis Grizzlies big man Stewart got heated with the New Orleans Pelicans at the end of Monday’s game. As the final buzzer sounded on a 135-134 Pelicans victory in overtime at FedEx Arena in Memphis, Tenn., Stewart was shown on the television broadcast cursing at an unknown New Orleans player.
Stewart had to be held back by Memphis staffers from escalating the situation further. “B—h a– n—a,” Stewart could be seen saying at one point.
Here is the video.
Isaiah Stewart had to be held back after the Grizzlies loss https://t.co/uY0O8wCHaC
— SleeperHoops (@Sleeper_Hoops) November 3, 2026
Another angle showed that Pelicans forwards Trendon Watford and Derik Queen appeared to be among those who were exchanging words with Stewart.
The former first-round pick Stewart, 25, is in his first season with the Grizzlies after arriving in an offseason trade with the Detroit Pistons. Stewart had a fine game off the bench on Monday as well, putting up 14 points, five rebounds, and two blocks in 28 total minutes of action.
But Stewart is notorious for being perhaps the single most confrontational player in the NBA. That continued on Monday after the final buzzer against the Pelicans, but at least Stewart was not taking swings on the court this time like he was earlier this year.
Albert Pujols is being linked to 1 new MLB manager job
Albert Pujols might end up managing the same team that he famously torched in the 2005 NLCS.
The retired former MLB slugger Pujols is a candidate for the Houston Astros manager job, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported on Monday. Morosi notes that ex-Astros catcher Brad Ausmus (who is currently a bench coach for the New York Yankees) is also a candidate for the job.
Houston is looking for a new manager after firing Joe Espada last month. They also recently hired Randy Flores to serve as their new GM, and Flores notably used to be teammates with Pujols on the St. Louis Cardinals.
Now 46 years old, the three-time MVP Pujols is looking to break into MLB managing after retiring as a player in 2022. Pujols recently interviewed for jobs with the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Angels (his former team) but reportedly made a major demand during those negotiations.
Back in that 2005 NLCS series between the Cardinals and the Astros (who were still in the NL at that time), Pujols famously hit a go-ahead ninth-inning home run off Houston closer Brad Lidge to give St. Louis a dramatic Game 5 victory. The Astros still went on to win that series in six games though but lost in the World Series to the Chicago White Sox.
Now some 22 years later, Pujols could end up managing those very same Astros. Pujols also actually gave a notable boost to Houston during their recent World Series victory in 2022.
Troy Aikman looked so miserable next to Joe Buck on Week 8’s ‘MNF’
You could cut the tension with a knife during this week’s edition of “Monday Night Football.”
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman took their usual spots in the broadcast booth for the Chicago Bears-Seattle Seahawks game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash. But it was clear right from the start that all was not well between the two veteran broadcasters.
Video went viral over social media of Aikman looking absolutely miserable in the booth while Buck delivered the standard pregame intro. Aikman refused to make eye contact as Buck introduced him and generally did not seem to be too pleased to be there.
Take a look at the clip.
https://t.co/c1w2MiDa9a
— VIDEO (@pahrduve) November 3, 2026
Reports broke last month that Buck and Aikman, who have been partners in the booth for over two decades now, recently had an argument before a “MNF” game that they worked. The tension reportedly stems from the fact that Buck recently landed a new six-year contract from ESPN while Aikman remains on an expiring contract without a new deal from the network.
We also recently learned that Aikman apparently feels that he was “betrayed” by Buck. While this week’s game was not the first time that the two have shared the booth ever since their feud went public, it certainly might have been the most awkward.
Victor Wembanyama had surprising take on living in America
Victor Wembanyama showed some self-awareness with his latest comments about living in the United States.
The San Antonio Spurs star recently appeared on “60 Minutes” and shared his perspective on several topics. Wembanyama opened up about his bond with Gregg Popovich, his love for walking around barefoot, and his offseason sabbatical with Shaolin monks.
L. Jon Wertheim also asked the Frenchman about his experience living in America. The Spurs refused to give a proper answer and explained why.
“My answer is always, ‘Well, I don’t know, because I don’t live a normal life in the U.S.’ I live the life of an athlete, of a rich person, you know, the life of somebody that’s going to have everything taken care of, you know, no matter what I do, really,” Wembanyama told Wertheim.
“It’s not the life of the regular American. But it’s the best country to be an athlete in.”
Wembanyama arguably lives the furthest from the average American life. He is a 7’4″ foreigner living in a city where the citizens absolutely adore him. He also signed a $252 million contract extension with the Spurs in July, giving him near-unlimited funds to do anything he wants when he’s not terrorizing opponents in the paint.
Fans hoping to hear more from Wembanyama should not get their hopes up. After his interview on “60 Minutes,” the Spurs phenom is reportedly spurning American media outlets for the foreseeable future.
