- The FAA put a nationwide ground stop on all flights Friday after a communications issue — officials called it a safety move and said technicians were investigating.
- The halt stranded dozens of sports teams en route to weekend games, including big college programs (Utah, Texas, Tennessee) and several NBA and NHL squads.
- With referees and many teams delayed, the status of numerous college, NFL and pro games this weekend was uncertain — some teams had already left and others considered lengthy bus trips.
The news, distilled into what matters.
- DE Myles Garrett is expected to play Sunday despite missing Friday practice as he works back from a knee injury after a three-sack game last week.
- CB Trent McDuffie is listed as questionable with a back issue, but coaches sounded optimistic after his Friday workout.
- The Rams are dealing with a broader injury crisis — top receiver Puka Nacua was placed on IR and several key offensive players are banged up, testing the team's depth.
- Netherlands thumped Greece 7-0 in Amsterdam — Tijjani Reijnders scored a hat trick and Jurrien Timber added two as Xavi remains unbeaten.
- Jürgen Klopp’s Germany beat Serbia 3-1, with Florian Wirtz and debutant Brajan Gruda on the scoresheet (plus an early own goal).
- The wins set up a Monday decider between Xavi’s Netherlands and Klopp’s Germany for top spot in their Nations League group.
- Jake Bauers — who almost retired two years ago — exploded in 2026 (NLCS MVP, World Series champ) and just signed a four-year, $58M deal with the Red Sox.
- Boston gets a left‑y power bat to replace some of what they lost with Rafael Devers, likely splitting DH/1B time with Willson Contreras and prompting roster moves for the likes of Masataka Yoshida or Jarren Duran.
- The Brewers get a compensation pick and will look to fill first base internally (Andrew Vaughn, prospects), while Ty France now looks like the top 1B available in a busy pre‑lockout market.
- Kirk Cousins will start Week 10 at Green Bay — a reunion with the Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell after his midseason return.
- Minnesota traded a 2027 third‑round pick for the 38‑year‑old; in nine starts this year with the Raiders he had 2,340 yards, 20 TDs, eight INTs and a 97.1 passer rating.
- The Vikings are amid QB turmoil and a tough stretch (0‑6 start, two straight losses): Carson Wentz struggled Monday (2 INTs, 81 yards) and Kyler Murray is out with a hamstring.
- Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III missed Friday practice with a sore groin and is questionable for Sunday — he’s having a big year (872 rushing yards) and is neck-and-neck for the NFL rushing lead.
- New arrival WR Josh Downs, acquired from the Colts just before the deadline, says he intends to play after quickly learning the Chiefs’ offense.
- Rookie Emmett Johnson (and the expected return of Xavier Worthy) give Kansas City depth — Johnson would get a bigger role if Walker can’t go, reflecting the team’s “next-man-up” approach.
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