NOTES & QUOTES FROM 2026 WEEK 7 EDITION OF FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA ON NBC AND PEACOCK

“It’s a backs-to-the-wall league. They went to the mattresses today – that’s a Godfather reference for you young people.” – Mike Tomlin on the Rams’ win over the Raiders. “Walker’s presence in Kansas City allows them to be balanced and efficient on offense. But...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes stepped in during a team meeting this week and told offensive tackle Josh Simmons to leave the room after a heated exchange with head coach Andy Reid, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

Entering Week 7, three teams are undefeated. If three teams exit Week 7 undefeated, it will be a rarity. The 49ers take their 6-0 record to Atlanta. The 5-0 Chiefs face the Seahawks in Seattle. The 5-0 Vikings play the Colts in Minneapolis. Via NBC Sports research, only twice since...

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has mapped out a packed offseason after completing her second year with the team. The Fever finished the 2026 regular season 28-16, earning the No. 6 seed, but fell in the first round of the playoffs to the Las Vegas Aces. Cunningham, who arrived via trade from Phoenix in 2025, contributed steadily in a bench role. She averaged 7.9 points and 2.3 rebounds in 22.2 minutes per game across 43 appearances, coming off the bench in 40 of them.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is enjoying some downtime after the team’s first-round playoff exit, and a recent TikTok video shows her casually hanging out with comedian and podcaster Theo Von.

Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell shared a brief but warm exchange on social media after the team’s 2026 season ended with a first-round playoff exit. Kelsey Mitchell Reacts to Caitlin Clark’s Parting Message.

As Skye Blakely competed in the biggest individual gymnastics event of her life, she kept telling herself, “Do it for the girl in 2021, and the girl in 2024.”. The girl in 2026 is the world’s top gymnast, winning the all-around at the World Gymnastics Championships — the biggest title in the sport outside of the Olympics.

The crew spotlights a different part of the Stage 3 wreck at Talladega, where Riley Herbst's day ended after getting sent into the wall so violently that his on-board camera shut off.

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson faces a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge in Indiana. Per court records filed this week and obtained by Fox 59, Richardson was stopped by police in Carmel on October 12 for driving a car with an expired registration that belonged to a different vehicle. Officers reported smelling marijuana in the vehicle and that Richardson told them he had smoked in the car to avoid doing so in front of his children. A search of the vehicle found a jar containing marijuana as well as gummies that tested positive for THC.

Talladega's second strike was a scary one that saw Stage 2 winner Joey Logano get inverted and slide a fair distance on his roof before the AMR team flipped his car back over and he walked away.

On Halloween night in 1936, a small gathering assembled on the rooftop of a Hollywood hotel. There were reporters, magicians, spiritualists, and a woman who had spent ten years waiting for a message from her dead husband.

Maria Taylor, Devin McCourty and Jason Garrett preview the Week 8 Sunday Night Football matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders.

Chris Mannix reacts to Jalen Williams devastating injury suffered Sunday night and discusses if and how the Oklahoma City Thunder overcome this injury on the court and mentally with a key player going down.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — On the eve of the World Series, there is a realization these may be Major League Baseball’s last games for a while. Owners are pushing for a salary cap, and that could prompt a lockout starting Dec. 2 and result in canceled games in 2027.

The 2026 WNBA Finals continue on NBC and Peacock this Saturday afternoon as Gabby Williams and the Golden State Valkyries meet Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream in Game 4 at State Farm Arena. Atlanta currently leads 2-1. Live coverage begins at 12:30 PM ET. See below to find out...

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda — Raging wind at Port Royal canceled golf on Sunday at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, leaving PGA Tour officials to figure out how to conclude a tournament with Austin Smotherman and Seamus Power tied for the lead. Gusts topped 40 mph (65 kph) in the morning, and...

It was only a matter of time for Erling Haaland to put his stamp on the match as he rises highest to the cross to score Manchester City's equalizer at Villa Park.

After a particularly disappointing loss last week and a wave of injuries, the Rams got their groove back against the Raiders on Sunday. Los Angeles defeated Las Vegas 35-21 with a strong overall performance in the desert. The Rams were particularly effective on the ground, and the club would have...

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. In the late 1940s, a television set was an event. When the DuMont or the RCA rolled into a living room, the whole block found out within a day or two, and the invitations followed. In 1950, only about one American household in ten owned a set, so the family that had one became, briefly, the most popular address on the street. Milton Berle on Tuesday nights pulled a room full of neighbors into chairs, onto the stairs, and out into the hall.

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Relive the postseason overtime action from the iconic Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama, as drivers take on the YellaWood 500 in the eighth out of 10 races in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase.

Do games matter? Should the result of a contest we all watched with our own eyes be considered when comparing two teams directly to one another?. According to most of my fellow AP Top 25 voters, I guess the answers are ... no ... and no. I’m genuinely disappointed to...

The NFL plans to press forward with Sunday’s game between the Steelers and Saints in Paris. Asked about the situation by reporters on Friday, President Trump expressed misgivings about the decision. “Well, you worry about it,” he said. “It’s not — I think maybe it’s looking like tomorrow’s gonna...

This is just stomach-turning. Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams had to be taken off the court on a stretcher Sunday night following a nasty fall, in which his entire leg bent awkwardly under his full weight (it could have been his knee, ankle or both that were injured). It looked like an injury that would end his season three games in.

Oakley weighs just 12 pounds, but the next chapter of her life could mean everything. The 3½-year-old female chiweenie mix is looking for a loving home through Small Dog Rescue of New England, which shared an adoption appeal describing a friendly dog waiting in Texas for her chance to head north.

Defensive back Jermaine Cobbins (Springfield, Tennessee/ Springfield High School) was officially honored as a 2027 Navy All-American by America’s Navy and NBC Sports representatives during a live jersey presentation as part of the Road to the Dome tour. Cobbins will play in the annual East vs. West matchup inside...

Three races remain in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase, and with Talladega looming large, the stakes could not be higher as six drivers enter within 56 points of Kyle Larson's lead.

Get ready to meet a loving young pup who is searching for the family who will give him a place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Bandit Ruffman after he came into their care. According to the rescue, “This boy and his sister, Luna, were surrendered by owners in Tennessee and they're so excited to meet you! Life won't be rough with the Ruffmans around!” He is now living safely with a loving foster.

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Tad Pudding, an itty-bitty puppy who is in need of a home and family. According to the rescue, “Born locally, the PUDDING litter are more than ready to share their famous pudding recipes with a lucky family. Grab a spoon and bring your appetite!” In the meantime, Tad will be living with a loving foster family while he awaits what comes next.

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