Month: October 2025

Vikings Trade Prediction Lands 10-Time Pro Bowl Quarterback

While the Minnesota Vikings expect to start quarterback J.J. McCarthy on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, things remain unsettled beyond their expected starter. The Vikings lost backup quarterback Carson Wentz for the season due to a shoulder injury, leaving Minnesota’s quarterback depth thin. Currently, the backups are rookie Max Brosmer on the active roster and veteran John Wolford on the practice squad.

USA Today’s Jacob Camenker predicts that the Vikings will trade for New York Giants backup quarterback Russell Wilson, a 10-time Pro Bowler who has seen better days. “That could lead the Vikings to buy low on Wilson,” Camenker wrote. “It wouldn’t be to install him as a starter, but it would provide McCarthy with a veteran sounding board as he looks to establish himself as Minnesota’s quarterback of the future.”

Camenker also noted, “The Giants should be willing to part with Wilson on the cheap, and the Vikings would only have to take on a prorated version of the 36-year-old quarterback’s $2 million salary for the 2025 season.”

Wilson’s experience would be invaluable for a young quarterback like McCarthy. In 14 seasons, Wilson has thrown for 46,921 yards and 353 touchdowns versus 114 interceptions across 204 career games. He led the Seattle Seahawks to two Super Bowl appearances, winning one. Wilson also holds a 9-8 career postseason record with 4,056 yards and 27 touchdowns compared to 12 interceptions.

**Russell Wilson Would Give Vikings QB Insurance**

If McCarthy were to get hurt again, the Vikings would have a proven veteran ready to step in with Wilson. While Wilson hasn’t looked like a dominant starting quarterback in recent years, he has still produced impressive performances at times.

For instance, last season in Week 5, Wilson threw for 414 yards and three touchdowns for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Cincinnati Bengals. This season, he had a 450-yard, three-touchdown game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2. In both cases, Wilson wasn’t working with a receiving corps on the same level as the Vikings’ stars Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and tight end T.J. Hockenson.

**NFL Analyst Weighs In on Playoff Hopes With J.J. McCarthy**

While the jury is still out on McCarthy after just two regular season games, former NFL running back and current analyst Rashad Jennings is optimistic about the Vikings’ future.

“Not sure if it’s going to happen this year,” Jennings said during *Good Morning Football* on Friday. “When you talk about the NFC North… they’re at the bottom, and they’re at the bottom with a really good team up top, and that’s good teams and that’s being the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions.”

Jennings added, “I don’t know if it’s enough juice over there to take them over that hump.”

As the Vikings continue to develop McCarthy and consider veteran additions like Wilson, their playoff aspirations remain a topic to watch closely this season.
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/minnesota-vikings/trade-prediction-russell-wilson-ny-giants/

Warriors’ Steve Kerr fires back at Michael Jordan’s old-school load management take

As the Golden State Warriors fell to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, 120-110, the loss came without the Bucks’ star Giannis Antetokounmpo in the lineup. While some might argue that the Warriors have dominated teams featuring players like Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry, the conversation around load management remains very much alive.

Recently, basketball legend Michael Jordan stated in an NBC interview that load management is unnecessary. However, Golden State head coach Steve Kerr offered a differing perspective. Acknowledging Jordan’s position, Kerr explained the unique challenges his team faces with veteran players such as Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, and Al Horford.

“For us, four of our top guys are 35-39,” Kerr said, according to The Athletic. “We now have performance teams. When I played with the Bulls, we had one trainer and one weight coach. And now we have reams of data (from) our performance team, which is comprised of 10 people or so.”

He continued, “They’re advising me when our guys are more vulnerable to injury. I believe in this stuff. I believe in the science, and I believe in having players healthy for the playoffs. And if you can try to get there, and it means resting guys along the way, then I’m all for doing so because that’s what counts come playoff time.”

Kerr emphasized that while there isn’t exact data to predict every injury, there are identifiable patterns. “I do think that there are patterns that we can see, that the experts can see, that can help us navigate through the season.”

### Steve Kerr on the Demands of the 82-Game Schedule

Despite the loss to the Bucks, the Warriors have had a dominant start to the season. When asked about how defense is played in today’s NBA, Kerr highlighted how teams manage the grueling 82-game schedule, especially with constant travel.

“This will be our sixth game in 10 games in four cities. Next 10, I think eight of them are on the road. When all is said and done, of our first 15 games, I think they’ll come in 26 days in 10 different cities,” Kerr explained.

“To ask our players to sprint, either full-court pressure, either dealing with it or applying it, racing out to the 3-point line, covering 3-point shooters, and then playing at this tempo is dramatically different from what it was 20 years ago.”

### Looking Ahead

The Golden State Warriors currently hold a 4-2 record as they prepare to take on the Indiana Pacers this Saturday. With load management strategies in place and a demanding schedule ahead, Kerr and his team aim to stay healthy and competitive throughout the season, with an eye firmly set on the playoffs.
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-steve-kerr-fires-back-michael-jordans-old-school-load-management-take

Jake Paul discusses legitimacy of Tank Davis fight, legal threats to critics, and fiancée’s Olympic hopes

Jake Paul is just two weeks away from stepping back into the ring, but once again, there’s not exactly a typical opponent waiting on the other side. On November 14, Paul is set to face Gervonta “Tank” Davis in Miami. The matchup has caught plenty of attention because Davis normally fights seven weight classes below Paul, who competes as a cruiserweight.

Although this fight is not officially sanctioned, Paul emphasized in a recent interview with Fox News Digital that “it’s the same deal. Everyone remembers that there’s a winner.”

Paul has faced criticism before for his choice of opponents, such as Mike Tyson—who is 31 years older than him—and Anderson Silva, a former UFC star nearly 22 years his senior. Additionally, some of his previous boxing opponents like Andre August and Ryan Bourland have not been widely recognized names. Now, similar skepticism has arisen regarding Davis due to the weight-class disparity.

However, Paul, who has repeatedly expressed his ambitions to become a world champion and is eligible for a WBA title fight, argued that this upcoming matchup further validates his legitimacy as a boxer.

“I think people have said, ‘Fight someone your age, fight one of the best in the world.’ This is answering both of those things in one,” he said. “And being the underdog with half the internet thinking I’m going to get killed and blah, blah, blah, and proving to people that I can box better than someone who’s been doing it their whole life. I think people will be shocked after fight night as to my skills and how I strategically came in with a game plan and I executed it.”

Paul explained that his game plan for this fight is very different from those in the past. “A lot of it’s focusing on speed, but also just high-level thinking in the sport, ring IQ, not making any mistakes. Not getting countered, not getting lazy at any moment, alertness, all of these things. The list goes on,” he said. “But I have to be the sharpest I’ve ever been for 39 minutes straight, and that’s not easy to do against someone who’s one of the pound-for-pound best.”

The unsanctioned nature of the fight has led to accusations—similar to those surrounding many of Paul’s previous bouts—that the fights are staged, fixed, or rigged in some way. Such claims escalated to the point where Paul and his business partner, Nakisa Bidarian, threatened legal action, notably against commentator Piers Morgan.

Morgan later “clarified” his comments after Paul and Bidarian announced potential lawsuits, and since then, Paul has noticed a quiet from critics.

“People haven’t been talking. And rightfully so, right?” Paul said. “Like, stop lying on my name. People can say a lot of things, but when they’re blatant lies that actually defame my brand—people saying fights are rigged, steroids, whatever it is—that’s where it goes too far.”

He continued, “So, you know, hate on the fights, don’t watch the fights, whatever, but as soon as people start lying, they’re going to get sued.”

After the fight, Paul plans to focus on his fiancée, Jutta Leerdam, who will be competing for her first Olympic gold medal in speedskating. Leerdam, 26, won a silver medal in the women’s 1,000 meters at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. The couple got engaged earlier this year, but their intense training schedules have complicated wedding planning.

Paul has even found that his own training commitments have impacted his ability to support Leerdam fully during this important time.

[Click here for more sports coverage on FoxNews.com.]
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/jake-paul-discusses-legitimacy-fight-vs-tank-davis-legal-threats-critics-fiancees-olympic-hopes

6 dead in Telangana, India as Cyclone Montha triggers heavy rains and flooding

At least six people lost their lives in separate rain-related incidents after heavy rains battered various parts of Telangana on October 29. The downpour was triggered by the impact of Cyclone Montha, officials from the police and district authorities reported on Friday.

In Siddipet district, a tragic incident occurred when a husband and wife were swept away while attempting to cross an overflowing stream on a two-wheeler. Their bodies were recovered later that day, according to police sources.

In another unfortunate event, a man riding a bike in Suryapet district died when a roadside tree uprooted and fell on him. Additionally, an elderly woman lost her life due to a wall collapse in Mahabubabad district.

Officials also reported the death of a bedridden man in his mid-60s when floodwaters entered his house in Warangal.

Several other incidents have been reported where people went missing after being swept away by floodwaters.

The heavy rains on October 29 caused significant waterlogging on roads and inundation of low-lying areas across multiple locations, including Warangal, Hanamakonda, Mahabubabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, and Bhadradri Kothagudem. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as rescue and relief operations are underway.
https://www.sott.net/article/502692-6-dead-in-Telangana-India-as-Cyclone-Montha-triggers-heavy-rains-and-flooding

Linde Plc Q3 25 Earnings Conference Call At 9:00 AM ET

Linde plc (LIN) will host a conference call at 9:00 AM ET on October 31, 2025, to discuss its Q3 2025 earnings results.

To access the live webcast, please log on to the company’s official website at the scheduled time.

To listen to the call via phone, dial 1-888-770-7292 (US) and use the access code: 6877110.

Please note, the views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Nasdaq, Inc.
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/linde-plc-q3-25-earnings-conference-call-9-00-am-et

A PRAYER for Brody & Rhys

May the world not die of bread or a lost Messiah or the oil-smeared desert or a fire-washed sky, but ripen into childhood — the heart’s crocodiles turned cinnamon shops and love and love ∞.

Bruno Schulz was a Polish writer and visual artist, regarded as one of the great writers of his century. His collection of stories, *Sklepy cynamonowe* (Cinnamon Shops), known in English translation as *The Street of Crocodiles*, was published in 1934.

During the German occupation of Drohobycz, Poland, Schulz’s life was temporarily spared by SS officer Felix Landau, who admired Schulz’s artistic talent. Landau brought him into his home to paint murals of Grimm’s fairytales on the walls of his son’s nursery.

The phrase “ripen into childhood” is my translation of Schulz’s line, *dojrzeć do dzieciństwa*.
https://www.texasobserver.org/a-prayer-for-brody-rhys-bruno-schilz/

Today’s 5 Best MLB Prop Bets: NRFI, Strikeouts, Moneyline, and more Picks for Dodgers vs Blue Jays World Series Game 6 – October 31, 2025

With the World Series pressure at its peak, individual matchups start to matter just as much as the final score, and that’s where prop bets can offer real value. Playoff baseball tightens every plate appearance, every pitch sequence, and every bullpen decision, creating windows where certain player trends stand out more than the market suggests.

Tonight’s matchup brings elite arms, red-hot hitters, and a few numbers that line up perfectly with recent form. After digging into performance patterns, pitch profiles, and situational trends, here are the best player props that carry both logic and value heading into tonight’s game.

*Note: Odds are set by DraftKings Sportsbook and are subject to change. No outcome can be guaranteed when betting on sports.*

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### Today’s 5 Best MLB Prop Bets for Dodgers vs Blue Jays World Series Game 6

#### #5. Dodgers Moneyline −144
If there’s ever a spot to ride the Dodgers, it’s this one: a do-or-die Game 6 where everything they’ve built all season hangs in the balance. They just got punched in the mouth at home by Toronto in Game 5, a loss that flipped the energy inside Dodger Stadium and reminded everyone that October doesn’t care about resumes.

Now L.A. walks into Rogers Centre with its back slammed against the wall, needing a win to survive. Historically, this is when their stars play their sharpest baseball. This is the exact version of the Dodgers bettors trust: angry, cornered, and fully locked in.

Moneyline at −144 isn’t just a number—it’s a bet on a heavyweight that knows its season ends tonight unless it lands the final punch.

#### #4. Kevin Gausman Strikeouts Over 4.5 (−159)
In the postseason, Gausman has carried good form too: 24.2 postseason innings pitched, 18 strikeouts. If there was ever a night Kevin Gausman could etch his name into Toronto baseball history forever, it’s this one.

The Blue Jays are one win away from a World Series title, and suddenly the entire weight of a franchise, a fanbase, and a 32-year drought sits on the shoulders of the veteran righty.

Betting him for more than 4.5 strikeouts is essentially backing his baseline workload and strikeout profile rather than asking for an outlier. Expect Gausman to attack the zone and rack up swinging strikes if he’s given length.

#### #3. Shohei Ohtani: Total Bases 2+ (−110)
Ohtani’s bat is the single most dangerous one in this series. He slammed two homers and reached base nine times in the 18-inning Game 3 explosion, and he carries a monstrous 2025 power resume into every World Series start.

He’s not just a one-swing threat; Ohtani’s plate profile means he puts himself into multiple extra-base opportunities per game. His October track record shows he’s seeing the ball better than ever, and at −110, we’re getting fair value on a hitter who’s been doing this all month.

#### #2. NRFI (No Run First Inning): YES (Under 0.5) (−120)
With Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Kevin Gausman opening Game 6, the first inning has all the makings of a tight, low-contact heavyweight round.

Yamamoto has locked in after a shaky start to October and has leaned heavily on his splitter early to neutralize top-of-the-order threats. Gausman’s splitter-four-seam combo tends to be sharpest before hitters settle in.

With two aces settling into a must-win environment, the NRFI at −120 feels like one of the most stable props on the board tonight.

#### #1. Kevin Gausman: Hits Allowed Over 4.5 (−107)
The tricky part about Gausman tonight is that even if he’s pitching well, he’s almost destined to give up hits—not because he’s struggling, but because Toronto needs him to stretch deeper than usual in a potential championship clincher.

With workload likely pushing him into the fifth inning at minimum, the Over 4.5 hits isn’t fading him as much as it’s respecting the reality: to win the World Series tonight, he’s going to have to navigate traffic.

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Stay tuned and good luck with your bets tonight!
https://www.sportskeeda.com/baseball/today-s-5-best-mlb-prop-bets-nrfi-strikeouts-moneyline-picks-dodgers-vs-blue-jays-world-series-game-6-october-31-2025

‘Terrified’: Jasmine Crockett believes she has Trump on the ropes — and he’s panicking

President Donald Trump’s frequent attacks on Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) reflect his growing fear of the Democratic lawmaker—at least according to Crockett herself. Her clashes with right-wing media and lawmakers have helped propel her onto the national stage.

“I process [attacks from Trump and right-wing media] as they believe that I’m a threat,” Crockett told Politico. “Listen, you’re not talking about anybody who’s not relevant. That’s just the reality. No one is wasting capital on anyone that is not relevant.”

While Trump is known for frequently lashing out at Democratic lawmakers, Crockett has been among the most frequent targets of his attacks. He’s called her a “lowlife,” a “very low-IQ person,” and even compared her unfavorably to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), saying Crockett is “only slightly dumber.”

For Crockett, however, Trump’s attacks serve as an admission that he views her as a growing threat—one he tries to “thwart before they rise too much.”

“I think that personally they are threatened. When you look at AOC, AOC is the highest-fundraising member in the U.S. House, period. Above Democrats, Republicans, that is number one,” Crockett explained. “When you look at the crowds that she garners when she goes out, that’s a scary thing for him, right? And a lot of the people that I believe that he wants to appeal to, AOC is one of the few people that can actually break through. I would argue that as much as I go against him, I would imagine that I get some of those folk too.”

Crockett hasn’t held back in returning jabs at Trump. After being called a “low IQ person,” she responded by noting, “You sure [do] have my name in your mouth a lot,” adding that his attacks are proof he is “terrified of smart, bold Black women telling the truth and holding you accountable.”
https://www.rawstory.com/jasmine-crockett-2674253246/

Best Buy makes the powerful Motorola Razr+ (2024) an unbeatable value king at $500 off

What could possibly be better than a half-off Motorola Razr (2024) Black Friday deal—with several weeks to go until Thanksgiving and almost two whole months before Christmas? Well, how about a 50 percent discount on the evidently superior Razr Plus (2024)?

That may sound like the same thing, but it’s most definitely not. One of these two handsets is a lot pricier than the other, and it’s not hard to guess which one. Yes, the Motorola Razr+ (2024) normally costs $999.99, which means you can currently save a whopping $500 at Best Buy with no special requirements and no strings attached.

At a new record low price of $499.99, last year’s Razr Plus powerhouse—with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor under the hood—arguably trumps the value of not just the aforementioned $350 non-Plus Razr (2024), but also this year’s Razr and Razr Plus foldables at their latest and greatest discounts.

Curiously enough, this absolutely outstanding new Razr Plus (2024) Best Buy deal is not explicitly advertised as a Black Friday 2025 offer, unlike the 50 percent price cut on the 2024 Razr. So, at least in theory, it’s possible the device could drop even lower than $499.99 by the end of November.

For the record, I highly doubt that will actually happen, but hey, anything is possible with Motorola’s ultra-affordable phones.

In addition to a still-snappy Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, the deeply discounted Motorola Razr+ (2024) boasts a massive 6.9-inch primary display, as well as an equally impressive (especially for $499.99) 4-inch cover screen. It also features two 50MP rear-facing cameras, a reasonably hefty 4,000mAh battery equipped with blazing fast 45W charging technology, and an almost surprisingly robust build.

If you’ve been waiting for a killer deal on a premium foldable, this Razr Plus offer at Best Buy is definitely one to consider.
https://www.phonearena.com/news/motorola-razr-plus-2024-new-best-buy-deal-huge-discount-before-black-friday_id175365

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