On a dramatic night of Champions League action, Liverpool maintained their impeccable record by beating Real Madrid 2-0 at Anfield, relegating the defending champions to a staggering 24th place in the standings. The impressive goals came from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo, while Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé had a penalty chance that was saved, further compounding the team’s woes. Borussia Dortmund capitalized on this by moving up to fourth place with a resounding 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb. In another exciting match, PSV Eindhoven orchestrated a spectacular comeback, overturning a 2-0 deficit to triumph 3-2 against Shakhtar Donetsk with three late goals in the final minutes.
In NFL news, former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has reportedly signed with the Minnesota Vikings following his release earlier this week. Jones, the former No. 6 overall pick, is set to join the Vikings’ practice squad, adding depth alongside Nick Mullens and Brett Rypien as the team continues to navigate its quarterback situation following final knee surgery. season of their first-round pick, JJ McCarthy.
Over in LIV golf, Scott O’Neil is set to take over as CEO from Greg Norman as the Saudi-backed league seeks new leadership to drive its vision forward. O’Neil, previously with the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, steps in as Norman transitions into an undisclosed role after leading the league since its inception.
In college basketball, West Virginia posted an impressive 86-78 overtime victory against No. 3-ranked Gonzaga in Battle 4 Atlantis. Javon Small was the standout, scoring 31 points, with his important layup late in overtime sealing the deal for the Mountaineers.
PSV Eindhoven’s American stars played a crucial role in pulling off an incredible comeback against Shakhtar Donetsk, with Malik Tillman and Ricardo Pepi scoring late to secure a 3-2 victory, showcasing their rising talent in the Champions League.
Meanwhile, Conor McGregor faced backlash after two companies cut ties with him following a civil jury decision that awarded €250,000 to a woman accusing him of rape. Proximo Spirits and IO Interactive have chosen to end their collaborations with the controversial fighter in the face of these serious accusations.
In women’s college basketball, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley urged fans to keep things in perspective after her team suffered its first loss in 86 games, falling to UCLA and dropping in the rankings. Staley emphasized the road ahead for the defending champions, reminding fans that setbacks are part of the game.
As Thanksgiving weekend approaches, sports fans can anticipate a series of NFL matchups along with key college games, setting the stage for an exciting holiday weekend. This year’s anticipated meeting between 1,300-yard rushers Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry will mark a historic event, highlighting the resurgence of running backs in the game.
Finally, the Las Vegas Raiders announced that Aidan O’Connell will be the starting quarterback against the Kansas City Chiefs as the team adjusts to recent roster injuries. Coach Antonio Pierce has praised O’Connell’s development following his recovery from a previous injury, showing the Raiders’ depth.
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