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The 2025 LSU football season has turned disappointing following a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M, leading to the firing of head coach Brian Kelly. The Board of Supervisors is now discussing a lawsuit filed by Kelly after his dismissal, which adds to the ongoing turmoil surrounding the program.

The Detroit Pistons have made a surprising start to the 2025-26 NBA season, currently holding a 13-2 record after winning 11 consecutive games, including a recent victory against the Atlanta Hawks. Cade Cunningham returned from injury to contribute 25 points in the latest match, highlighting the team's strong performance.

The Green Bay Packers received a significant practice update on Josh Jacobs as they prepare for Week 12. The starting running back is still limited by a knee injury that caused him to miss last week's victory over the New York Giants. However, the team remains optimistic about his chances of returning to play.

The Montreal Canadiens, despite a strong start to the season, are facing significant challenges due to multiple long-term injuries. Key players such as Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook have recently joined Kaiden Guhle and Patrik Laine on the injured list, raising concerns about the team's depth and performance moving forward.

The Auburn football program has decided to make a quarterback change for the upcoming game against Mercer, following the departure of head coach Hugh Freeze. DJ Durkin has been appointed as the interim head coach. The team has struggled recently, losing two consecutive games after a previous victory over Arkansas, which also has an interim coach after Sam Pittman's firing.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz had an impressive All-Star season in 2025, despite battling a left quad strain throughout the campaign. The team's president of baseball operations confirmed that De La Cruz's performance was commendable given his injury.

On Wednesday night, the New York Knicks achieved their first road win of the season with a narrow 113-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The game featured a controversial late offensive foul call against Dallas, which played a crucial role in the outcome. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 28 points in his return from injury, helping the team break a four-game losing streak.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has stirred controversy by revealing that the team advised him to avoid discussing certain topics during podcast appearances. In a recent episode of Lonzo Ball's podcast, Porter Jr. expressed his intention to keep more controversial opinions to himself, indicating a desire to maintain a low profile during the offseason.