Nov 15, 2026 · 3 min listen · Last updated November 15, 2026
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Rex Ryan to appear on ESPN’s ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’ days after arrest
ESPN analyst and former NFL head coach Rex Ryan turned himself in to authorities and was arrested in Nashville on Wednesday after allegedly running over the feet of two pedestrians with his pickup truck and leaving the scene earlier this month. Just days later, it seems that Ryan will still appear on ESPN’s programming, including Sunday’s edition (10 a.m. ET) of the network’s NFL pregame show, Sunday NFL Countdown.
Australia v New Zealand: Women’s Rugby League World Cup final – live
The stage is set for the Women’s Rugby League World Cup final in Brisbane, where the Jillaroos face off against the Kiwi Ferns. Kick-off is at 3:10 PM local time, and anticipation is high. This matchup isn’t a shock; both teams have been dominant throughout the tournament.
Australia enters as the favorite, boasting a strong record against New Zealand, having only lost once in their last 12 encounters. That lone defeat came earlier this year, making this final a chance for the Jillaroos to assert their dominance once again.
Fans are eager to see how this rivalry unfolds in what promises to be an exciting showdown. The atmosphere is electric, and everyone is ready for a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.
Panthers-Saints game won't have a replay assistant, due to ground stop
The NFL is facing some challenges this Sunday due to a nationwide ground stop that affected officiating assignments. As a result, the Panthers-Saints game will not have a replay assistant on-site. Instead, the league office will take on those responsibilities, which could stretch their resources thin, especially with several games scheduled at 1:00 p.m. ET.
This situation is part of broader adjustments the league has made for Week 10, aiming to keep officials close to home. However, these changes will likely lead to unfamiliar crews on the field, complicating the consistency of calls. Until the NFL releases the official Game Books, we won't know the full extent of these adjustments.
‘Worst. Gameplan. Ever.’: Pros react to Amanda Nunes’ shocking submission loss to Kayla Harrison at UFC 334
Amanda Nunes made her highly anticipated comeback at UFC 334 on Saturday, but not everyone was thrilled with how it played out. “The Lioness” returned from a three-plus-year retirement to face current bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison in the hopes of adding to her incredible legacy, which included past title runs at 135 and 145 pounds. However, Harrison came out on top in the end, submitting Nunes in Round 4 with a rear-naked choke. While it wasn’t surprising to see Harrison come out on top, the manner in which Nunes met her fate was puzzling, to say the least.
US Olympic hero Kayla Harrison chokes out Amanda Nunes in fourth round to retain UFC title
Two-time Olympic judo champion submits MMA legend Nunes falls short in return from three-year retirement Stephen Thompson signs off with spectacular knockout Kayla Harrison retained her UFC bantamweight championship with a fourth-round submission of Amanda Nunes on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, spoiling the comeback of the woman widely regarded as the greatest female fighter in MMA history. Harrison (20-1) had plenty to prove in her first title defense against Nunes, who ended a three-year retirement for the eagerly anticipated showdown in the co-main event of UFC 334.