Arman Tsarukyan delivered a statement by submitting Dan Hooker in the UFC Qatar main event Saturd...

<p>Arman Tsarukyan delivered a statement by submitting Dan Hooker in the UFC Qatar main event Saturday.</p><p>Tsarukyan secured an arm triangle at the 3:34 mark of the second round. Saturday's victory marks the 29-year-old's sixth career submission win and his 15th win via finish.</p><p>Ilia Topuria reigns over the lightweight division, having knocked out Charles Oliveira after Islam Makhachev vacated the title in June. Tsarukyan believes he should get a title shot soon given Saturday's result and his status as the No. 1 contender in the 155-pound division.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Yes, of course. Everybody knows I've got to fight for the title, and I'm ready at the end of January," Tsarukyan said, per <a href="https://x.com/ufcontnt/status/1992335465232429310?s=20">UFC on TNT</a>. "Just send me (the) contract. I'll be there."</p><p>Tsarukyan now owns a 23-3 record that includes a 10-2 mark with the promotion. The Russian fighter is on a five-fight win streak that includes a split-decision win over Oliveira at UFC 300 in 2024. He earned consecutive finishes over Joaquim Silva and Beneil Dariush prior to that fight.</p><p>A back injury forced him to pull out of a title opportunity against Makhachev at UFC 311 in January one day before the event. The two fought in Tsarukyan's debut for the promotion in 2019, which Makhachev won by unanimous decision. Tsarukyan's one other UFC loss was to Mateusz Gamrot, although many considered him the winner of that fight.</p><p>The 35-year-old Hooker saw his three-fight win streak end Saturday. The New Zealand native had been a perfect 3-0 since returning to the lightweight division in 2022.</p>

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 22: (R-L) Arman Tsarukyan of Georgia kicks Dan Hooker of New Zealand in a lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at ABHA Arena on November 22, 2025 in Doha, Qatar.

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<p>Ian Machado Garry defeated Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision to secure a signature win Saturday at UFC Qatar. </p><p>The judges scored the fight 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28 in Garry's favor.</p><p>The Irish fighter was able to keep Muhammad at bay with his striking and his length. Garry used numerous leg strikes to attack Muhammad's left leg, which showed some bruising.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The fight was stopped twice after Garry poked Muhammad in the eye in the first and second rounds. Garry was warned after each incident but didn't lose a point in either case.</p><p>Garry believes his performance in Saturday's co-main event should vault him ahead of the pack to challenge new champion Islam Makhachev.</p><p>"Listen, I just beat the No. 1-ranked welterweight on the planet, Belal Muhammad, former champion," Garry said, per <a href="https://x.com/ufcontnt/status/1992328004622512434?s=20">UFC on TNT</a>. "There is nobody else above him other than the world champion, Islam Makhachev. Belal couldn't take me down. So Islam, you try and take me down.</p><p>"I'm telling you now, I'm the best in the world. You have a duty to defend that belt against the best welterweight on the planet, and you're looking at him."</p><p>Garry's record improved to 17-1. He's now 10-1 during his run with the promotion. The 28-year-old defeated Carlos Prates by unanimous decision in April prior to Saturday's victory. Prates knocked out former welterweight champion Leon Edwards in the second round at UFC 322 last weekend.</p><p>The 170-pound division has experienced sizable changes in recent weeks. Makhachev defeated Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC 322 to become the new welterweight champion. Top-five contenders Prates and Michael Morales secured highlight-reel finishes in their respective fights Saturday as well.</p><p>Muhammad's record falls to 24-5 with his second consecutive loss after dropping his title to Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in May.</p>

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 22: (L-R) Ian Machado Garry of Ireland kicks Belal Muhammad in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at ABHA Arena on November 22, 2025 in Doha, Qatar.

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Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin will decide on his coaching future on Saturday, Nov. 29, the day ...

<p>Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin will decide on his coaching future on Saturday, Nov. 29, the day after the Rebels play rival Mississippi State in the annual Egg Bowl.</p><p>Ole Miss officials have been seeking clarity from Kiffin on whether he wants to remain the Rebels' coach or pursue another opportunity elsewhere. The 50-year-old has generated interest from multiple suitors amid head coaching vacancies at Florida and LSU.</p><p>LSU executives and athletic administrators are finalizing a multi-year contract offer worth at least $90 million over seven years that would make Kiffin one of the highest-paid coaches in the sport, sources told <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/lane-kiffin-decision-college-football-florida-lsu-offer-for-ole-miss-coach-024126068.html">Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The school is also reportedly promising NIL-related roster investments of more than $25 million but would like a commitment from Kiffin within the next week.</p><p>"Coach Kiffin and I have had many pointed and positive conversations regarding his future at Ole Miss, including meeting today with Chancellor Boyce," athletic director Keith Carter said in a statement Friday.</p><p>"While we discuss the next steps, we know we cannot lose sight of what is most important - our sixth-ranked team that is poised to finish the regular season in historic fashion. Despite the outside noise, Coach Kiffin is focused on preparing our team for the Egg Bowl, and together, we want to ensure that our players and coaches can concentrate fully on next Friday's game. This team is on the cusp of an unprecedented season, and it's imperative they feel the support of the Ole Miss family in the week ahead.</p><p>"An announcement on Coach Kiffin's future is expected the Saturday following the game."</p><p>Kiffin has guided Ole Miss to a 54-19 record through six seasons, including a 10-1 mark this year. The Rebels sit sixth in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, with only next week's rivalry game against Mississippi State remaining on the schedule. A win could clinch Ole Miss its first CFP berth in program history.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let’s lock in and focus on keeping the Golden Egg! <a href="https://t.co/5xPfDozhl2">pic.twitter.com/5xPfDozhl2</a></p>— Keith Carter (@KeithCarterOM) <a href="https://twitter.com/KeithCarterOM/status/1991980991674519926?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p><span style="margin:0px; padding:0px; text-align:left">Kiffin <a href="https://thescore.com/news/3401960" target="_blank">refuted</a> a report earlier this week that Ole Miss had given him a deadline to decide his coaching future before the Egg Bowl.</span></p><p>"That's absolutely not true," Kiffin said Tuesday during an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show."</p><p>"There's been no ultimatum, anything like that at all. I don't know where that came from, like a lot of stuff that comes out there. Like I said, we're having a blast. I love it here."</p>

ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 18: Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin throws a pass prior to the start of the college football game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Georgia Bulldogs on October 18th, 2025 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA.

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<p>Detroit Lions tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188193" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188193">Sam LaPorta</a> is unlikely to return this season after undergoing back surgery, head coach Dan Campbell said Friday, according to <a href="https://x.com/davebirkett/status/1991914160192676135">Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.</a></p><p>"Sam did have a procedure, and he's going to be out for a while," Campbell said, per <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-injury-report/149777/lions-injury-update-sam-laporta-likely-out-for-season-after-procedure">Pride of Detroit's Jeremy Reisman</a>. "I think we would be fortunate to have a chance to get him back for the rest of the season at some point. I think that (chance) is very, very slim."</p><p>The Lions placed LaPorta on injured reserve after he suffered a back injury in the Lions' 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders on Nov. 9.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The third-year tight end has 40 receptions for 489 yards and three touchdowns in nine games this season. The Iowa product is just two years removed from earning a Pro Bowl nod in 2023 after racking up 889 yards and 10 scores as a rookie.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/162161" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/162161">Brock Wright </a>is projected to step up with LaPorta sidelined. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/79338" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/79338">Ross Dwelley</a> is another option on Detroit's active roster, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/80958" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/80958">Anthony Firkser</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210768" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210768">Zach Horton</a> are on the Lions' practice squad.</p>

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 15: Sam LaPorta #87 of the Detroit Lions runs onto the field before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on September 15, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. The Buccaneers beat the Lions 20-16.

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Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon isn't expected to return to action this season due to a foo...

<p>Houston Texans running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/82723" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/82723">Joe Mixon</a> isn't expected to return to action this season due to a foot injury he suffered during the offseason, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1991552647997063383">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.</p><p>Mixon is likely to remain on the reserve list for the rest of the season. He was placed on the non-football injury list at the beginning of training camp in July.</p><p>The 29-year-old was projected to have a key role after earning a Pro Bowl nod in his first season with the Texans last year. He rushed for 1,016 yards and 11 scores in 2024. He also caught 39 passes for 309 yards and one touchdown.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>General manager Nick Caserio provided an update on Mixon's status during a radio interview with SportsRadio 610's "Payne and Pendergast" on Tuesday.</p><p>"It's just a very gray situation," Caserio said, per <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2025/11/20/joe-mixon-texans-return-injury-update/87346445007/">USA Today's Jacob Camenker</a>. "Joe's worked at it, and there are times when he's made progress, and other times when the progress just kind of stalled."</p><p>Houston added insurance at tailback with Mixon sidelined, bringing in veteran <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/83417" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/83417">Nick Chubb</a> after he spent seven seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Chubb leads the Texans with 419 rushing yards to go along with two rushing touchdowns and is averaging 4.2 yards per carry.</p><p>Rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210197" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210197">Woody Marks</a> has also contributed to the rushing attack. The USC product has tallied 538 scrimmage yards and four scores through 10 games.</p><p>Adding to the Texans' injury woes, quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188132" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188132">C.J. Stroud</a> will miss his third consecutive game after being placed in the league's concussion protocol.</p><p>The Texans (5-5) host the Buffalo Bills (7-3) on Thursday.</p>

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 15: Joe Mixon #28 of the Houston Texans celebrates after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

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Five-star guard L.J. Smith committed to Ohio State, he told ESPN's Paul Biancardi.  Smith is the ...

<p>Five-star guard L.J. Smith committed to Ohio State, he told <a href="https://x.com/SCNext/status/1991536996104433877">ESPN's Paul Biancardi</a>.</p><p>Smith is the top-ranked shooting guard and No. 10 overall prospect on the <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/262054/lj-smith">ESPN 100</a> for the 2027 cycle.</p><p>The 6-foot-4, 175-pound recruit picked the Buckeyes over offers from Indiana, Kansas, Georgia, and North Carolina, among others.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I chose Ohio State because it really feels like home to me and it's a place where I can succeed and reach my goals," Smith said, according to <a href="https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/article/lj-smith-basketball-commitment-to-ohio-state-jake-diebler-2027-basketball-recruiting--262454064/">247 Sports' Travis Branham</a>. </p><p>Head coach Jake Diebler made Smith a priority after assistant Joel Justus noticed the North Carolina native on the recruiting trail.</p><p>"What stood out to me about the staff is how much they believe in me, and the constant effort and communication really meant a lot to me," Smith said.</p><p>Ohio State has built some momentum on the recruiting trial in recent weeks. Five-star forward Anthony Thompson committed to the program in October.</p><p>Smith dismissed rumors that that he could potentially reclassify, insisting that he plans to remain in the 2027 recruiting class. </p>

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 13: The Ohio State Buckeyes logo on the floor a college basketball game against the Villanova Wildcats at the Value City Arena on November 13, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.

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<p>Philadelphia 76ers forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/1889" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/1889">Paul George</a> made his long-awaited season debut Monday, helping them edge the Los Angeles Clippers 110-108.</p><p>George, who had yet to play this season after undergoing left knee surgery in July, struggled to find his shot, scoring nine points on 2-of-9 shooting. However, he added seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocks in 21 minutes.</p><p>Injuries also marred the nine-time All-Star's 2024-25 campaign, with knee, finger, and groin issues limiting him to 41 games.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>George averaged 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists last season after signing a four-year, $212-million contract with Philadelphia in the summer of 2024. The six-time All-NBA standout spent five seasons with the Clippers from 2019-24.</p><p>Although the Sixers regained a key starter in George, they continue to deal with other injuries in their rotation. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/37666" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/37666">Kelly Oubre Jr.</a> reportedly sustained an LCL injury last week and could miss significant time, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/31932" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/31932">Joel Embiid</a> missed his fourth consecutive game Monday due to right knee soreness.</p><p>Philadelphia (8-5) sits sixth in the Eastern Conference.</p>

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 17: James Harden #1 of the LA Clippers guards Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game on November 17, 2025 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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<p>Los Angeles Clippers forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/45396" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/45396">Derrick Jones Jr. </a>is expected to miss at least six week after spraining the MCL in his right knee during Sunday's loss to the Boston Celtics, sources told <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990540483039527415">ESPN's Sham Charania</a>.</p><p>Jones was reaching for a loose ball when he collided with a diving Jaylen Brown. Jones remained on the floor grabbing at his knee until being helped to the locker room.</p><p>The loss of Jones is the latest among the Clippers' wing rotation. Kawhi Leonard remains sidelined with ankle and foot sprains. Bradley Beal sustained a season-ending hip fracture earlier in November.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"It's tough," James Harden said Sunday, according to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/clippers-jones-leaves-with-injury-b1555a8514a298d041ba97e38450dc3f">the Associated Press</a>. "It's like one after the next. You just try to continue to keep your head on straight, focus on what you can control, and just go out there and come away with wins. Hopefully guys will start coming back sooner than later."</p><p>Jones was averaging a career-high 10.9 points in 13 games prior to his injury.</p>

INGLEWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 24: Derrick Jones Jr. #5 of the LA Clippers handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on October 24, 2025 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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Virginia Tech hired James Franklin as its next head coach, the program announced Monday.  Frankli...

<p>Virginia Tech hired James Franklin as its next head coach, the program announced Monday.</p><p>Franklin will replace Brent Pry, who was dismissed in September during his fourth season with Hokies. Pry previously served as a defensive coordinator at Penn State under Franklin before establishing a 16-24 record at Virginia Tech.</p><p>The 53-year-old Franklin joins Virginia Tech after coaching the Nittany Lions from 2014 until his firing in October. He took them to the College Football Playoff semifinal last season but was dismissed midway through the current campaign following three consecutive losses to Oregon, UCLA, and Northwestern.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Hokies took a proactive approach to make their coaching vacancy more appealing to prospective candidates. Virginia Tech's board of visitors approved a plan to add $229 million to the school's athletic budget over the next four years following Pry's dismissal.</p><p>Franklin brings an established resume to a program that aims to be a contender in the ACC. After a successful three-year tenure at Vanderbilt, he guided Penn State to a Big Ten title in 2016.</p><p>Despite Franklin's impressive 104-45 record at the helm of the Nittany Lions, a 4-21 mark against top-10 opponents largely overshadowed his accomplishments.</p><p>Franklin recorded six campaigns with double-digit wins at Penn State. Virginia Tech last reached 10 wins during the 2016 season under former coach Justin Fuente.</p>

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 31: Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin looks on in action during the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl between the Penn State Nittany Lions and Boise State Broncos at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona.

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The Atlanta Falcons lost two key offensive starters in Sunday's 30-27 overtime loss to the Caroli...

<p>The Atlanta Falcons lost two key offensive starters in Sunday's 30-27 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers.</p><p>Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199749" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199749">Michael Penix Jr.</a> is going on injured reserve with a left-knee injury that will sideline him for at least four games, the Falcons announced Monday.</p><p>Atlanta added that it's "working through the medical process to determine the severity" of Penix's issue.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1990447559098449944">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a> reported earlier Monday that the passer's injury could be season-ending. Although Penix is reportedly seeking a second opinion, early indications aren't encouraging.</p><p>His injury is an aggravation of a bone bruise and knee sprain suffered earlier this campaign, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1990472954119950794">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero</a>. However, there's also apparently damage to Penix's ACL, which could mean a full reconstruction is required.</p><p>Additionally, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173995" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173995">Drake London</a> suffered a PCL sprain that will sideline the receiver for at least a week, <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1990454586553872473">Rapoport</a> adds. The talented wideout made seven catches for 119 yards before the Falcons ruled him out in overtime of Sunday's loss.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/14947" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/14947">Kirk Cousins</a> will take over at quarterback for Atlanta. He replaced Penix versus the Panthers, completing 6 of 14 passes for 48 yards.</p><p>Penix appeared to sustain the injury after getting hit on a third-down pass attempt with 5:22 remaining in the third quarter. The second-year signal-caller tried to stand up but fell back to the ground before taking off his helmet. Penix remained on the sidelines for the rest of the contest and completed 13 of 16 passes for 175 yards before exiting.</p><p>Head coach Raheem Morris said postgame that he didn't have an update regarding Penix's status, per <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46989995/falcons-michael-penix-jr-exits-right-knee-injury">ESPN's Marc Raimondi</a>.</p><p>Penix missed a contest against the Miami Dolphins in October due to the bone bruise in his left knee. The Washington product has an extensive history of injuries, having undergone four season-ending surgeries in college, including ACL repairs in 2018 and 2020.</p>

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Drake London #5 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates a touchdown with Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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<p>The New York Jets are benching <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161671" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161671">Justin Fields</a> and starting <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/13236" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/13236">Tyrod Taylor</a> for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens, a source told <a href="https://x.com/DMRussini/status/1990466430077214815?s=20">The Athletic's Dianna Russini</a>.</p><p>The Jets' quarterback change comes after Fields completed 15 of 26 pass attempts for 116 yards in a 27-14 loss to the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football. The result marked just the second game in Fields' last five outings that he passed for more than 100 yards.</p><p>Head coach Aaron Glenn had declined to give much insight into a possible quarterback switch in recent weeks but seemed to hint at making a move following New York's latest result.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"You know what? I'm evaluating everything, to be honest with you," Glenn said last Friday, per <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2025/11/17/justin-fields-benched-new-york-jets-tyrod-taylor/86829388007/">USA Today's Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz</a>. "I'm evaluating myself, the players, schematics, coaches, I'm evaluating everything. So, I don't want to just place everything on that, that one situation. I'm just looking at everything, because as a head coach, that's my job, to make sure that I put this team in the best position to go win games."</p><p>Taylor also started the Jets' game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 21 when Fields was in concussion protocol.</p><p>New York signed Fields to a two-year, $40-million contract in free agency this past offseason after the 26-year-old spent the 2024 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.</p>

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 19: Tyrod Taylor #2 of the New York Jets looks to throw the football against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at MetLife Stadium on October 19, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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<p>Denver Broncos running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/115040" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/115040">J.K. Dobbins</a> will undergo season-ending foot surgery, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1989791426931257500">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero</a>.</p><p>The need for surgery stems from Dobbins' injury involving a ligament issue, Rapoport and Pelissero add. The veteran reached out to multiple experts for opinions but surgery was his only option, per <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1989791719689240844">Rapoport</a>.</p><p>Doctors believe the only way Dobbins could return this season is if the Broncos make the Super Bowl and play into February, according to <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1989800741981069798">Pelissero</a>. There was no fracture in the running back's foot, but there was a small tear.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>He appeared to sustain the injury while being taken down with a hip-drop tackle in the second half of Denver's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The league banned the controversial tackling technique in 2024, but the officiating crew didn't throw a flag on the play.</p><p>The injury is a difficult blow for Dobbins, who's been the Broncos' leading rusher with 772 yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>Injuries have plagued Dobbins in recent years. The 26-year-old will have missed multiple games in each of the past five seasons if he's placed on the reserve list. He sat out four contests in 2024 as a member of the Los Angeles Chargers.</p><p>Other key starters for Denver have also been sidelined in recent weeks. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161642" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161642">Pat Surtain II</a> (pectoral), <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/55670" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/55670">Alex Singleton</a> (illness), and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199768" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199768">Jonah Elliss</a> (hamstring) are among the top contributors who won't play Sunday.</p>

DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 06: J.K. Dobbins #27 of the Denver Broncos gets set during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field At Mile High on November 06, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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<p>North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick announced Friday that he won't pursue any NFL head coaching vacancies after rumors linked him to the New York Giants' opening.</p><p>"I have great respect and genuinely care for the New York Giants organization and both the Mara and Tisch families," Belichick said in a statement obtained by <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1989498064898261448">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>. "The New York Giants played an important role in my life and in my coaching journey. It was a privilege for me to work for the Mara family and be a member of Coach (Bill) Parcells' staff for over a decade. However, despite circulating rumors, I have not and will not pursue any NFL head coaching vacancies.</p><p>"Since arriving in Chapel Hill, my commitment to the UNC football program has not wavered. We have tremendous support from the university, our alumni, and the entire Carolina community. My focus remains solely on continuing to improve this team, develop our players, and build a program that makes Tar Heel fans proud."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Giants are looking for a new coach after firing of Brian Daboll on Monday. Belichick, 73, won two Super Bowls as New York's defensive coordinator in 1986 and 1990.</p><p>Belichick, who's considered one of the greatest coaches in NFL history, led the New England Patriots to six championships over 24 seasons.</p><p>The Patriots and Belichick parted ways in January 2024 following a 4-13 campaign. The Atlanta Falcons interviewed him for their coaching vacancy that same month before eventually hiring Raheem Morris.</p><p>North Carolina hired Belichick last December. The Tar Heels own a 4-5 record with three games remaining in Belichick's debut collegiate campaign. </p>

SYRACUSE, NY - OCTOBER 31: North Carolina Tar Heels Head Coach Bill Belichick looks on from the sidelines during the first half of the College Football game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Syracuse Orange on October 31, 2025, at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174189" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174189">Brock Purdy</a> will start for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Kyle Shanahan announced Thursday, according to <a href="https://x.com/MaioccoNBCS/status/1989106873468112980">NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco</a>.</p><p>The quarterback has missed the Niners' last six games while rehabbing a toe injury. He initially sustained it during San Francisco's season opener versus the Seattle Seahawks. He returned after missing the team's next two contests but re-aggravated the injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 28.</p><p>The 25-year-old has been a limited participant in practices over the past three weeks. The Niners planned to ramp up his workload this week with the intention of inserting him into the starting lineup Sunday.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Mac Jones has led the 49ers' offense with Purdy sidelined, guiding the team to a 5-3 record in his absence.</p><p>Purdy returns as San Francisco continues a second-half push for a playoff spot in the NFC. He helped the club reach the NFC Championship Game during the 2022 season and propelled it to an appearance in Super Bowl LVIII the following year.</p><p> </p>

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers pass the ball against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium on December 30, 2024 in Santa Clara, California.

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<p>Philadelphia Eagles star receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/111194" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/111194">A.J. Brown</a> is refusing to apologize for expressing his frustrations with the team's offense.</p><p>Brown shared his discontent with his current role during a Twitch stream while playing Madden NFL 26 on Tuesday. The disgruntled wideout described his situation as a "shit show" despite the Eagles sitting atop the NFC East with a 7-2 record, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46947791/unapologetic-aj-brown-upset-eagles-offense-whole">ESPN's Tim McManus</a>.</p><p>"It's not just solely about my situation," Brown told reporters Wednesday, according to <a href="https://x.com/EJSmith94/status/1988749175618416691?s=20">PHLY Sports' EJ Smith</a>. "Obviously, I want to win too. And if we're really focused on winning and doing our job, we can't keep just slapping a band-aid over defense doing their job and getting us out of trouble.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"At what point are we going to pick up our slack as an offense? We're so great? That's what I am getting at," Brown added. "It's not about caring about winning and all I care about is stats. No, week after week, we aren't contributing."</p><p>Brown, a three-time Pro Bowler, has seen his role diminish in his fourth season with the Eagles. He received just three targets and finished with two receptions for 13 yards in Philadelphia's 10-7 win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. The Ole Miss product is on pace to finish with a career-low in yards after posting at least 1,000 yards in each of his previous three campaigns.</p><p>Brown has previously voiced his frustration with the offense at different points this season, even after victories. He went on to explain that his issues are solely to do with the offense, and that he feels like they're putting unnecessary pressure on the defense and special teams to bail them out.</p><p>The Eagles star doesn't think an apology is necessary since he was in conversation with a friend during the stream.</p><p>"Like I said, if you have eyes, you can see that," Brown said. "It's not that I was throwing anybody under the bus. I am literally trying to laugh through this shit."</p><p>Head coach Nick Sirianni has declined to say that Brown's criticism are distracting the team. </p><p>"I'm close to being done answering these questions with this," Sirianni said, according to McManus. "He's working hard and he is a big part of this game plan (for Sunday's contest with the Lions) and he'll be a big part of the game plan going forward. He's working like crazy when he's here, and I'm excited to have him."</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161668" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161668">DeVonta Smith</a> leads the Eagles with 48 receptions for 657 yards eclipsing Brown's 31 catches for 408 yards. Both receivers are battling for targets on an offense that also features <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/99272" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/99272">Saquon Barkley</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/82025" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/82025">Dallas Goedert</a>.</p><p>The Eagles host the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football.</p>

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 19: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 11: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 11, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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<p>Minnesota Vikings quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199765" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199765">J.J. McCarthy</a> explained his serious demeanor after being spotted with an intense focus throughout last Sunday's 27-24 victory over the Detroit Lions and carrying that energy into the locker room postgame.</p><p>On Wednesday, McCarthy credited his intensity to his gameday persona "Nine," a reference to his jersey number. He said the alter ego developed from his frustration of being sidelined after the 2024 first-round pick missed his entire rookie season due to a knee injury and the first five games of 2025 because of a right ankle sprain.</p><p>"It really kind of started to show up this year," McCarthy said, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46863623/vikings-qb-jj-mccarthy-explains-alter-ego-viral-glare">ESPN's Kevin Seifert</a>. "And it came about last year during IR. Just never had a full season, where you want to be out there so freaking bad, but you can't. It was just this built-up anger that was kind of ready to just explode, and I chose to harness it instead of letting it go into a self-destructive kind of way."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQkvh4ggWnH/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQkvh4ggWnH/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"> <div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div>
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<script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></figure><p>Head coach Kevin O'Connell joked that he's learned to "get the hell out of the way" for his own personal safety when McCarthy channels "Nine."</p><p>McCarthy noted that he spent most of his collegiate career playing with a smiley face on his hand, believing that if you smile and have fun, "you're going to play better."</p><p>"But I also think there's a lot of power that comes from that built-up anger that you can transmute into your performance," McCarthy added. </p><p>McCarthy completed 14 of 25 pass attempts for 142 yards and two touchdowns in the win against the Lions. Minnesota has been victorious in two of McCarthy's three starts this season.</p><p>The Vikings (4-4) host the Baltimore Ravens (3-5) on Sunday.</p>

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 02: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass in the second quarter against the Detroit Lions in the game at Ford Field on November 02, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

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<p>The Ottawa Redblacks hired Ryan Dinwiddie as their new head coach and general manager, the team announced Wednesday.</p><p>Dinwiddie spent the past five seasons as the head coach of the Toronto Argonauts. The 44-year-old led the Argos to a 51-35 record, won two Grey Cup titles, and earned the 2023 Coach of the Year honor during his tenure in Toronto.</p><p>Shawn Burke, the Redblacks' previous GM, signed an extension to remain with the franchise as the vice president of football operations through 2028.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"This is a proud organization with passionate fans and a strong foundation to build on," Dinwiddie said in the statement. "I'm looking forward to working with Shawn to build our football club and to create a winning culture here in the nation's capital with the goal of bringing sustained success and a Grey Cup back to Ottawa."</p><p>Ottawa dismissed head coach Bob Dyce in October after finishing the 2025 season with a 4-14 record. The Redblacks posted an 18-39-1 mark over three campaigns under Dyce.</p><p>"Ryan is a proven winner, with a track record of developing players and leading successful teams," Redblacks president Adrian Sciarra said. "His vision, leadership, and competitiveness make him the right person to partner with Shawn Burke in leading our football club."</p>

TORONTO, CANADA - AUGUST 9: Head coach Ryan Dinwiddie of the Toronto Argonauts on the sidelines during the first half against the Ottawa Redblacks at BMO Field on August 9, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.

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<p>Dabo Swinney did not mince words following yet another home loss on Saturday, as the coach bemoaned costly mistakes in Clemson's 46-45 setback to Duke.</p><p>"To win you gotta not lose. As simple as that," Swinney said postgame, according to the <a href="https://x.com/Jon_Blau/status/1984722052360610286">Post and Courier's Jon Blau</a>. "You have to not lose to Clemson in order to win. That's where you start."</p><p>"We did some really, really dumb stuff that were 1,000 percent on us," added Swinney.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Despite the mistakes throughout the game, Clemson was still in prime position for a win with a seven-point lead in the final minute. It appeared the defense secured the game-clinching stop on 4th down, however, the referees called a defensive pass interference on the play to extend the drive and set Duke up inside the 5-yard line.</p><p>The Blue Devils took advantage with <a data-in-app-uri="" href="">Nate Sheppard</a> running in a touchdown on the next play, before the visitors gambled and successfully converted the two-point attempt to take the one-point edge.</p><p>While Swinney refused to pin the loss on that one play, he vehemently disagreed with the call on the field.</p><p>"That's one of the worst calls I've ever seen in my entire coaching career," Swinney <a href="https://x.com/Jon_Blau/status/1984722920619286541">said</a>.</p><p>The Tigers are now 3-5 on the season and have yet to beat a power conference team at home. Swinney appeared visibly frustrated with his players throughout the course of the game, berating his secondary after they gave up a late touchdown before half.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dabo Swinney has officially hit a breaking point. Clemson's head coach absolutely loses it on his defense, which has given up 28 first-half points to Duke... at home. <a href="https://t.co/TJQTsnIjko">pic.twitter.com/TJQTsnIjko</a></p>— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) <a href="https://twitter.com/awfulannouncing/status/1984680536908968306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Saturday's win marked the first time that Duke has won at Death Valley since 1980. It will particularly sting that the Tigers racked up a season-high in yards (560) and points (45) against the Blue Devils, but were unable to deliver a much-needed win..</p><p>Swinney plans to meet with first-year players and challenge them this week to pay attention to how Clemson finishes the season.</p><p>"We're gonna finish ... unless (AD) Graham (Neff) sends me packing," Swinney <a href="https://x.com/Jon_Blau/status/1984728480932827264">said</a>.</p>

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 1: Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers reacts to a play during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils at Memorial Stadium on November 1, 2025 in Clemson, South Carolina.

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<p>LSU and athletic director Scott Woodward agreed to part ways, the school announced Thursday - one day after Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry criticized the administrator in the wake of Brian Kelly's dismissal.</p><p>Kelly was fired Sunday in his fourth season with LSU, and Woodward came under fire for the $53-million buyout the school owed. Landry took Woodward to task in the press, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3382085" href="https://thescore.com/news/3382085">declaring</a> Wednesday that the embattled AD would have no role in selecting the football program's next head coach.</p><p>Longtime athletic administrator Verge Ausberry will serve as the interim AD. LSU will owe Woodward nearly $6.4 million in a buyout, according to <a href="https://x.com/RossDellenger/status/1984053341014626722">Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"We thank Scott for the last six years of service as athletic director," board of supervisors chair Scott Ballard said in a statement. "He had a lot of success at LSU, and we wish him nothing but the best in the future. Our focus now is on moving the athletic department forward and best positioning LSU to achieve its full potential."</p><p>Woodward had served as LSU's AD since 2019 after coming over from Texas A&amp;M. He made several high-profile hires, including bringing on Kim Mulkey as the women's basketball coach and Jay Johnson to oversee the baseball team. Both have won national championships with the Tigers.</p><p>Kelly was Woodward's most notable hire. LSU lured him away from Notre Dame after the 2021 season on a 10-year, $100-million contract. Kelly, however, never got the Tigers to the College Football Playoff and had posted a disappointing 5-3 mark so far this season.</p><p>"Others can recap or opine on my tenure and on my decisions over the last six years as director of athletics, but I will not," Woodward wrote in a letter to LSU fans, according to <a href="https://x.com/RossDellenger/status/1984080546742575306">Dellenger</a>. "Rather, I will focus on the absolute joy that LSU athletics brings to our state's residents and to the Baton Rouge community. I will cherish the incredible relationships I have built within the university community and beyond our campus borders. And I will fondly remember the national and SEC championships for the joy that they brought to our student-athletes, coaches, staff, campus community, and our incredible fans."</p>

BATON ROUGE, LA - SEPTEMBER 09: LSU Tigers Athletic Director Scott Woodward before a game between the LSU Tigers and the Grambling State Tigers at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on September 9, 2023.

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