- Both Chicago teams are in the playoffs for just the fourth time in MLB history (also 1906, 2008, 2020) — 1906 produced the only Windy City World Series, won by the White Sox.
- The White Sox staged a major turnaround: after three straight 100-loss seasons they’re now in the postseason and still chasing the AL Central.
- Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the 40-40 club (45 HR, 40 steals), is a leading NL MVP candidate and helped lock up a wild-card spot.
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- Jordan Love has started hot (532 yards, 4 TDs through two games); Green Bay's passing attack looks strong but their run game and third-down efficiency are concerning.
- Michael Penix Jr. makes his season debut for Atlanta after ACL rehab, while Bijan Robinson's workload vs. a physical Packers front could determine how competitive the Falcons are.
- Thursday Night Football at Lambeau — Jordan Love has been hot (532 yards, 4 TDs) as the Packers try to keep their momentum at home.
- Michael Penix Jr. makes his season debut after an ACL recovery; Falcons need him to jump‑start an offense averaging just 8 points, with Bijan Robinson and Drake London poised for bigger roles.
- Key matchup: Green Bay’s pass‑heavy attack has allowed 7 sacks and converts only 19% of third downs, while Atlanta leans on the run — whoever wins the trench battle should control the game.
- Anthony Gordon — now at Barcelona — says England shouldn’t try to copy Spain’s possession game because “it’s not in the English DNA,” and suggests leaning into England’s physical, direct strengths instead.
- Training daily with stars like Rodri, Pedri and Lamine Yamal has given Gordon fresh admiration for Spain’s decision-making and game control.
- Spain visit Wembley on Saturday as reigning world champions to start the Nations League, setting up a high-profile clash with England.
- Underdog Cody White — a 27-year-old practice-squad call-up — caught two surprise TDs in the Raiders’ 26-14 upset of the Chargers.
- A seven-year journeyman who’d been cut by several teams (and even has more career tackles than catches), he finally broke out after earning a Super Bowl ring last season.
- Fun moment: he celebrated with TikTok-inspired and "Ronaldo"/lightsaber dances, and had family in the stands to see it.
- Joey Porter Jr. says he’ll “definitely” play this season but isn’t sure if he’ll return Sunday vs. the Bengals.
- He missed Pittsburgh’s first two games (coach’s decision, then back pain) and is focused on getting healthy.
- Contract talks are stalled—Porter wants a big raise entering the final year of his rookie deal; he denies asking for a trade and the team says they “love” him.
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