Pirates rumors: Paul Skenes’ ‘hidden gem’ of a teammate named as trade candidate

Tulane football coach Jon Sumrall will not be interviewing for the Florida head coaching position this week, despite earlier reports suggesting otherwise. According to Pete Nakos from On3, a planned meeting between Sumrall and Florida has been canceled.

Reginald Ruffin has been promoted to Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics at Tuskegee University, while maintaining his role as Athletic Director. This promotion places him in the president's cabinet, where he will continue to develop the university's athletics department.

The North Texas football program is having a successful 2025 season, currently holding a 9-1 record with their only loss to South Florida. Head coach Eric Morris has played a pivotal role in revitalizing the team, positioning them to compete for the American Conference title.

Major League Baseball (MLB) announced it will comply with a Senate committee's request for documents related to gambling investigations. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell sent a letter to Commissioner Rob Manfred, requesting the information by December 5. This request follows the indictment of Cleveland pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, who are accused of accepting bribes to manipulate pitches for gamblers.

The Cincinnati Bengals are optimistic about the return of star quarterback Joe Burrow for their upcoming game against the New England Patriots. Burrow participated fully in practice for the first time this week, signaling progress in his recovery from injury. The Bengals are eager to have him back as they aim to improve their season performance.

Boston Bruins' Charlie McAvoy is out indefinitely following facial surgery after being struck by a puck during a game. The injury has created gaps in the Bruins' defense, and there is currently no timetable for his return.

Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry, and Draymond Green will not play in the upcoming game between the Golden State Warriors and the Miami Heat, as confirmed by ESPN. Butler was previously listed as questionable due to a low back strain, but he has officially been ruled out. This game was anticipated as Butler's return to face his former team.

The Seattle Seahawks suffered a narrow defeat against the Los Angeles Rams, bringing their record to 7-3. This loss was significant as the Seahawks aimed to strengthen their position in the NFC West division. Analyst Mina Kimes highlighted that the Rams present a challenging matchup for Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold.