We simulated the rest of the NFL season: 48 regular-season games, 13 playoff matchups and one Super Bowl winner

In a tightly contested game, the Chicago White Sox lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4, marking their seventh consecutive defeat. Miguel Vargas drove in a key run against Erick Fedde, who was traded from the Sox last season, but the Sox struggled to maintain leads, falling to 23-51 overall and 4-20 in one-run games, as manager Will Venable emphasized the need to make crucial plays to secure wins. Need More Context? 🔎

Tottenham Hotspur was fined £75,000 ($100,710) by the Football Association for crowd misconduct due to anti-gay chants from their supporters during a Premier League match against Manchester United in September. The sanction highlights ongoing issues with fan behavior and the need for improved conduct at sporting events. Need More Context? 🔎

The documentary "Surviving Ohio State" exposes the extensive abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss, revealing that Ohio State University was aware of the misconduct yet failed to protect student-athletes, allowing the abuse to escalate to 2,800 survivors. Despite acknowledging their failures, the university has sought to dismiss lawsuits from survivors, highlighting a significant lack of accountability and care for those affected. Need More Context? 🔎

The Oregon State men's basketball team has recruited Slovenian guard Matija Samar for the 2025-26 season, as announced by head coach Wayne Tinkle. Samar, a 6-foot-6 shooting guard with notable performances for the Slovenia national team and in the Spanish Segunda FEB, brings scoring ability and versatility to the Beavers, joining a class of new teammates including Yaak Yaak and Malcolm Christie. Need More Context? 🔎

Francesco Bagnaia has declared the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello a critical moment for his 2025 MotoGP season, stating that a lack of pace this weekend would indicate deeper issues for him and Ducati. After a challenging weekend in Aragon, where he struggled until a late improvement, Bagnaia emphasizes the importance of performance at this pivotal race. Need More Context? 🔎

Bayer Leverkusen is in advanced talks with Liverpool to acquire defender Jarell Quansah. Meanwhile, playmaker Florian Wirtz has arrived in the UK to finalize his £100m transfer to the Premier League champions. Need More Context? 🔎