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MLB catcher who was behind plate for alleged rigged pitches testifies in Guardians pitchers' gambling case

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:50:11 -0500

Bo Naylor, who was behind the plate for allegedly rigged pitches by Cleveland Guardians pitchers, testified in a New York court on Thursday.

Naylor was a member of the Guardians from 2022 through this past trade deadline, when he was dealt to the eventual World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers.

Naylor was shown dozens of clips of pitches thrown by Clase and Ortiz in 2025 when he was questioned first by defense lawyers for the pitchers.

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The catcher testified that he appeared to call one of the allegedly rigged pitches, saying that a slider away to St. Louis Cardinals player Pedro Pages was a weakness.

Naylor also said he was unaware that bettors could wager on specific pitches.

Naylor said catchers and pitchers develop a strategy during pregame meetings of how to best pitch to each opponent to get an out based on an analysis of the weak spots in the hitting habits of each batter. He also acknowledged that pitchers, even the best ones, cannot be sure that each pitch will go where it is aimed.

Clase, a three-time All-Star and two-time American League Reliever of the Year, had "pretty good command" of his pitches, Naylor said, but his command on his fastball was better than his offspeed.

Attorneys elicited from Naylor that he had frequently seen Clase on his cellular phone in the locker room. Prosecutors have alleged that Clase sometimes broke Major League Baseball rules by communicating with gamblers during games.

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Bettors allegedly won $400,000 from betting platforms on pitches thrown by Clase between 2023 and 2025. Ortiz allegedly joined the scheme in June 2025.

In one instance, the indictment alleges, Clase used his phone in the middle of a game to coordinate with a bettor on a pitch he would throw.

Clase turned himself into arguably the game's best closer, pitching to a 1.21 ERA in his last full season in 2024, which was good for a third-place finish in the American League Cy Young Award vote. His 2025 ERA was 3.80 by the time he was investigated. Ortiz boasts a lifetime 4.36 ERA, with his best season also coming in 2024 with a 3.32 ERA.

Clase inked a five-year, $20 million deal just before opening day in 2022, a few months after finishing fifth in the AL Rookie of the Year voting. Ortiz was making the veteran minimum of $782,600 last season because he was not yet arbitration eligible.

OutKick’s Ryan Gaydos, Jackson Thompson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

NYU professor and podcaster calls Elon Musk a 'traitor,' compares him to Soviet spies excuted during Cold War

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:41:23 -0500

NYU professor and podcaster Scott Galloway called SpaceX CEO Elon Musk a "traitor" Tuesday and compared him to Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. The Rosenbergs were convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage for the Soviet Union in a case involving U.S. atomic secrets and later executed.

On Election Day, Galloway laid out an alternate history scenario on his "Prof G Podcast" to draw a comparison between Musk's actions and a hypothetical World War II scenario involving aviator Charles Lindbergh. Galloway was referring to reports that SpaceX restricted Starlink satellite internet speeds in Ukraine last month, reportedly disrupting Ukrainian military operations during the country's war with Russia.

"I want to propose a scenario," Galloway said. "It's the '30s, we're contemplating reentering Europe. Paid a huge price in World War I. It's a very unpopular idea to go back where it feels like we just left, and this innovator, Charles Lindbergh, is saying, ‘No, we should partner with the Germans.’

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"Imagine, if you will, that Lindbergh was able to raise a ton of money and buy McDonnell Douglas, an aircraft manufacturer, and put in place this unbelievably innovative guidance system and FDR decided to loan to the RAF (Royal Air Force) B-17s, an amazing bomber in defense of Europe as this fascist begins to invade Europe," he said.

"And then the CEO of McDonnell Douglas, Charles Lindbergh, decides mid-flight, to turn off the guidance systems. And, as a result, the blitzkrieg increases in fury and U.K. citizens are killed.

"I believe that has almost exactly played out in the last few weeks with Elon Musk throttling back Starlink," Galloway said. "And my question is, or my thesis is, we took the Rosenbergs and put them up against a wall and executed them for being traitors. And I realize this is an incendiary statement, but I'll make it, and I believe it. I think Elon Musk is a traitor to the West."

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed in 1953 after being convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage for the Soviet Union in a case involving U.S. atomic secrets.

"And I think what is even more dangerous is this zeitgeist within America that the idolatry of innovators and money has created a cloud cover such that traitors to the West are not seen as traitors to the West," Galloway further argued.

"That if this had happened in any other age where we were not obsessed with innovators and money, a much different reaction would be playing out for Elon Musk."

Musk said Ukraine was using Starlink in violation of the service's restrictions, saying, "Using Starlink, a civilian commercial service, for offensive drone strikes to kill people has never been allowed."

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On a recent episode of the "Pivot" podcast with co-host Kara Swisher, Galloway made similar comments, saying, "We lined up the Rosenbergs against a wall. This is a traitor to the West, and he should be held to the same standards as every other traitor in the West."

"Comparing Elon Musk to the Rosenbergs is ludicrous," Theo Wold, a former White House deputy assistant for domestic policy during President Donald Trump’s first term, said in a statement to Fox News Digital about Galloway’s rhetoric.

"Elon Musk is an innovator who epitomizes the technological advances and optimism that are at the center of Western civilization, which, incidentally, Democrats loved, that is, until Musk exercised his First Amendment freedoms to support Republicans.

"That is no crime, and the only thing Scott Galloway is pushing for is a nakedly partisan witch hunt and the endorsement of violence against the Antifa Democrats’ political enemies."

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Fox News Digital reached out to Elon Musk for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

Miami Heat finally unveil 'Grand Theft Auto VI'-themed jerseys and social media is loving them

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:10:22 -0500

With the much anticipated release of "Grand Theft Auto VI" right around the corner, the marketing strategy for the game has reached a fever pitch.

Cities around the globe are emblazoning the sides of their buildings and public transportation with "GTA VI"-themed wraps, but nowhere else is receiving the kind of attention from Rockstar's marketing arm than The Magic City.

Miami is the inspiration for Vice City, the fictional setting of "GTA VI," and the South Florida metro area has seen everything from blimps to billboards getting slapped with a "Vice City" logo or design.

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Even the Kaysea Center, where the Miami Heat play their home games, has a giant "WELCOME TO VICE CITY" sign on the roof of the arena, which makes the team's next move make that much more sense.

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The Heat will be rolling these out during their November 18 matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks, just one day before "GTA VI" is set to drop, and they look awesome.

I may be biased, considering I am a native South Floridian and a fan of the "Grand Theft Auto" series, as well as a very casual Heat fan, but it seems like a majority of the internet is on board with these being insanely cool.

Not only are the Heat dropping their Vice City themed jerseys that night, but the concession stands in the Kaseya Center will be GTA-inspired as well.

Fast food joints like "Burger Shot" and "Cluckin' Bell" that show up across the entire series will be featured in different sections of the arena in lieu of their usual vendors.

The court will even have a special Vice City design to it, meaning the Heat are really going all in with the "GTA VI" aesthetic.

Unfortunately, from what I could tell on the team's official website, you need to actually go to the game on November 18 to receive one of these special jerseys.

No sweat, though, as I'm sure some influencer who went to the game and didn't even watch will try to resell the threads for the price of some family's mortgage.

Start pinching your pennies now, gamers!

Two women's college basketball teams score on their own baskets in the same day

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:45:11 -0400

Apparently, knowing which basket you’re supposed to score on is no longer a prerequisite for playing college basketball. Of course, I’m joking, but if you saw the lowlights from the New Mexico State and Northwestern State women’s basketball teams, you might not be so sure. Each team delivered a spectacularly embarrassing moment Friday by gifting the opposing team points while scoring on the wrong basket.

Yes, you read that correctly. Twice. On the same day in college basketball, two different women’s teams scored on their own baskets.

The first disaster came during Northwestern State’s matchup against Arkansas, when Lady Demons guard Karma Wynn inexplicably put the ball into the Razorbacks’ basket on an inbounds play in the backcourt. This was after an offensive foul, too. They were guarding the basket, got a stop, and Wynn still brain-farted and gave Arkansas free points.

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The reaction from the Northwestern State bench said just about everything you need to know. An assistant coach buried her head into her clipboard, while teammates just about leaped out of their seats in shock. Arkansas was handed two free points, and the Razorbacks went on to win big, 89-59.

But just when you thought we'd reached peak basketball stupidity, New Mexico State decided to raise the bar. This one has an interesting twist, so stay in your seat.

With just over 20 seconds remaining against Southern Utah, New Mexico State trailed 61-60. Guard Emma Christiana made a great play by stealing an inbounds pass, then kept going toward the wrong end of the court. She effortlessly laid the ball into her own basket, but judging by her initial reaction and those of the people in the stands, they had no idea Southern Utah had taken the lead in the most insane way.

With the game on the line, Christiana scored two points for the other team. Even crazier: The scorekeeper didn't notice the blunder either. On the broadcast, you would've thought, by the scoreboard, that New Mexico State took the lead.

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Apparently, even the person responsible for keeping score couldn't comprehend that someone had just scored on the wrong basket. At that point, you almost have to wonder whether anyone in the building knew what was happening. What a mess.

And somehow, despite literally helping Southern Utah take a 63-60 lead, New Mexico State pulled off the win. Freshman Stacy Chovino scored twice in the final seconds, including the game-winning basket with two seconds remaining, on the correct basket, to give the Aggies a stunning 64-63 victory.

Imagine winning a basketball game after scoring for your opponent in the final 30 seconds. That's almost more impressive than the mistake itself.

Two teams. Two own baskets. One afternoon.

Somewhere, a youth basketball coach is preparing a very important PowerPoint presentation titled, "Which Basket Is Ours?" Because apparently, we need to go back to basics.

White House trashes 'peanut-sized brain' Jimmy Kimmel after host demands Trump 'resign'

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:30:27 -0400

The White House took aim at late-night host Jimmy Kimmel Friday, declaring that his brain has "rotted" after the comedian called on President Donald Trump to "resign."

"Jimmy Kimmel’s case of Trump Derangement Syndrome is so advanced that it has completely rotted his peanut-sized brain," White House spokesperson Davis Ingle told Fox News Digital.

"He’s far more entertaining when you’re laughing at him than with him, but unfortunately, his real talent is his failing ratings," Ingle added. "This statement took more brain cells to write than the average Jimmy Kimmel joke."

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The response followed a string of Trump-focused monologues from Kimmel after the midterm elections, with the ABC host celebrating what he described as a Democratic "blue wave" on Tuesday.

During his Wednesday night monologue, Kimmel called on Trump to resign and rejected the president's claim that Republicans would have fared better had he been on the ballot.

"That is such crap," Kimmel said. "You were on the ballot. You’re like dog hair. You’re on everything. You’ve infected every nook and cranny of our lives. You divided this country like no one ever divided it before. The only time you ever brought us together was yesterday, when we all teamed up to get rid of you!"

Kimmel also referred to the president as "Nappy Gilmore" while showing an imagine of Trump appearing to be asleep during a White House meeting, before urging him to "resign."

"Quit already, just quit. Nobody wants you. Even you don’t want to be president anymore. Take that billion dollars’ worth of crypto, buy an island. Maybe Epstein’s island? Wouldn’t that be a perfect end to this story!" Kimmel added.

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Later in the broadcast, Kimmel addressed a statement Ingle provided to Fox News Digital earlier in the week following the election, in which the spokesman labeled the host a "no-talent loser who has beclowned himself with tanking ratings."

That earlier White House statement had added that Kimmel is "so devoid of actual talent that nobody with any commonsense would ever watch him unless it was to laugh at him."

"Which is kind of the point of the show, but apparently I’ve beclowned myself once again," Kimmel said, acknowledging the statement on his show and referring to Ingle as "Danny Dingle."

"The last thing I want to do is tell you how to do your job, Danny Dingle, but today seems like a bad day for you to call me a loser," the host added.

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Responding to Kimmel’s post-election coverage earlier in the week, media commentator and Hollywood in Toto editor Christian Toto suggested the host's relationship with ABC could face growing financial pressure.

"Jimmy Kimmel long ago traded in comedy for activism. He's a DNC apparatchik, pushing party talking points and occasionally cracking wise along the way. This week's response to the midterms is nothing new," Toto told Fox News Digital Wednesday.

"What is new, though, is the tightrope he's walking with ABC. The network wants sizable budget cuts to keep the show afloat. The two sides will likely come up with a compromise, because, for ABC suits, the show's propaganda purposes overshadow financial concerns. But for how long?" Toto added.

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Browns to start Shedeur Sanders at quarterback as Deshaun Watson remains in concussion protocol

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:15:09 -0400

For the first time this season, Shedeur Sanders will be the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.

Deshaun Watson has been in the concussion protocol all week and has not practiced, so Browns coach Todd Monken said Sanders will start. Monken praised Sanders’ performance in practice.

"I liked his confidence and the way he operated. He looked very comfortable in terms of getting our guys in and out of the huddle and I thought he threw the ball extremely well," Monken said of Sanders.

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Watson could clear the concussion protocol on Saturday, but after missing three days of practice, the Browns will start Sanders regardless of whether Watson is cleared. Sanders entered the game for four plays last week when Watson left to undergo a concussion evaluation, completing two passes for 2 yards.

Watson returned to the game after being cleared by an unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant. The 10-year veteran began experiencing concussion symptoms Monday night, when he was placed in the concussion protocol.

The 24-year-old Sanders started the final seven games of his rookie season last year, going 3-4 while completing 56.2% of his passes for 1,400 yards with seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The Browns had a quarterback competition throughout training camp, but Watson won the job.

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Sanders said his playing time last season was valuable.

"It was valuable, just tapping back into that memory bank, having those reps and everything," Sanders said. "That’s why I’m thankful for this whole offseason and everything and just being out there with the guys each and every day, being able to still get some throws in with them. So I don’t think we lost a step."

The New Orleans Saints, Cleveland’s opponent on Sunday, have struggled defensively, ranking 28th in the league in total defense and 23rd against the pass.

The Browns (5-3) are looking to avoid consecutive losses for the first time this season, while New Orleans (2-5) is coming off its bye week.

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BOBBY BURACK: Ryan Clark claims ESPN interviewed Sophie Cunningham about trans athletes to impress OutKick

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:00:27 -0400

Former ESPN employee Ryan Clark claims the company published a profile featuring Sophie Cunningham’s comments about trans athletes after his firing to impress OutKick.

ESPN fired Clark more than three months ago, yet he still discusses his ousting on a regular basis. The New York Post summarized his appearance on the "All The Smoke" podcast Thursday.

"Sophie Cunningham says something and they [OutKick] say, ‘A great brand switch for ESPN. Ryan Clark was fired this week and now Sophie Cunningham leads the news,’" Clark said before alleging that ESPN leaked news of his firing to OutKick.

"That’s what they [ESPN] wanted. That’s why you leaked it to [OutKick]. And so I think everything points to it, but I should have, my antenna should have been up more and even with that, there was nothing I could change."

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Clark first accused ESPN of coordinating with OutKick to "humiliate" him three days after his firing. However, as we have documented on multiple occasions, that is not accurate.

In short, OutKick learned that Clark was among several employees ESPN planned to lay off as part of its budget cuts. We informed the network that we were going to report the news because Clark was the most notable name on the list. (We also reported Cam Newton’s ousting when we learned of that news the next day).

Amid an email exchange with ESPN PR about our reporting, an executive informed Clark during a commercial break on "NFL Live" that he would be laid off. He did not return for the next segment.

Our understanding is that the company fired Clark during the show because it feared we would not hold the information until after the broadcast. ESPN management did not want Clark to learn about the decision online.

ESPN did not "humiliate" Clark on purpose. It tried to protect him. The decision, however, backfired — badly. Had ESPN told us that Clark was unaware and asked us to hold the news until he knew, we would have.

Further, ESPN did not leak the news to us. My colleague Dan Zaksheske and I had four independent sources. In fact, ESPN tried to prevent us from breaking it. The fact that ESPN quickly leaked news of Clark’s firing to The Athletic after learning that we had plans to report it suggests that.

That said, Ryan Clark prefers the following narrative: "Those bastards fired me for being too black and leaked the news to Bobby Burack and OutKick."

He believes that version of the story will drum up more sympathy for him. Maybe it will.

To be clear, Clark actually claimed that he "couldn’t be too black" during his time at the network. We are only being partly sarcastic.

Now, let’s address his reference to the Sophie Cunningham profile. The profile generated headlines and protests outside WNBA games because Cunningham voiced support for keeping trans athletes out of girls’ sports.

"I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that.’ I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men," Cunningham told ESPN.

Damn her for extending love while wanting to keep little girls safe!

Clark claimed ESPN profiled Cunningham to show OutKick that it had completed a "brand switch."

Not quite.

For one, the profile was conducted in February. The story was held until July to line up with the WNBA season.

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Finally, it is time for Ryan Clark to move on.

ESPN fired him more than three months ago. He has continued to blame everyone but himself for the decision. He has blamed his former bosses, OutKick, Clay Travis, Dan Zaksheske, me and the "culture change."

In reality, none of us are to blame.

Ryan Clark is to blame. He got himself fired.

ESPN fired him because he was toxic. He made false statements about the role Louisiana police allegedly played in the death of former LSU Tigers wide receiver Kyren Lacy. He shamed Robert Griffin III for marrying a white woman. He race-baited by trade. He undermined and disrespected Peter Schrager on air. He shouted the F-word at Schrager off air afterward.

Clark was a headache for producers and a migraine for his bosses.

Most notably, Clark did not drive viewership and therefore did not drive revenue. That is not a knock on him. Most sports analysts do not. The difference is that Clark was also a negative stain on the brand.

He was more of a problem than he was worth.

That would be like Pat McAfee failing to produce results despite the perpetual drama surrounding him. Talents such as McAfee, Stephen A. Smith, and Charles Barkley get away with more because their bosses believe they are worth the trouble.

By no metric was Clark worth the trouble he caused.

It is that simple.

That's why he was fired.

All the claims about racism, OutKick and coordinated leaks are a cope. Clark is too weak to acknowledge the obvious: He was not good enough to be that toxic.

Craig Carton rips Chiefs teammates for not helping embattled Rashee Rice avoid bankruptcy

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:27:15 -0400

It was revealed this week that Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, with the embattled star reporting $3.45 million in debts.

OutKick's Craig Carton discussed the news on the Friday edition of "The Craig Carton Show," and presented an angle you're probably not going to hear anywhere else.

"He's still on that rookie contract, right?" Carton began. "Four years, about $6.5 million, and it's all gone, and now he had to make the humbling decision to publicly file for bankruptcy. That sucks having to do that. I get no joy out of that — I actually feel bad for Rashee Rice."

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"I'm not one of these guys that gloats and likes watching the downfall of athletes financially, but it pisses me off because he is surrounded by multi-millionaires," he continued. "Guys that we keep getting told are like family to him. That are brothers to him. That cared so much about him two years ago when he had that ludicrous car accident."

He pointed out how numerous Chiefs wore "Free No. 4" shirts when Rice was facing both criminal charges and civil lawsuits, some of which are still pending.

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But he wondered where that same support was from a team said to have a strong relationship in the locker room.

"That's solidarity with a teammate and the public be damned; 'We know he did something wrong, but we have his back.' Well, where are you today?" he asked. "Now, I want to be very clear about this: it's not their responsibility to bail him out financially. I'm not saying it is, but it's what a friend would do.

"It's what a brother would do if you had the available funds yourself to help him out."

Secret Service arrests armed Venezuelan migrant near White House over alleged Trump assassination threat

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:18:15 -0400

An illegal immigrant from Venezuela was arrested near the White House Thursday after he was allegedly found inside a stolen vehicle carrying multiple guns and reportedly threatening to kill President Donald Trump, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

U.S. Secret Service officers approached the suspect Thursday evening after spotting him "acting suspicious in his car while it was parked on Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C.," DHS told Fox News.

The suspect told officers he had heard voices in his head telling him to travel to the nation's capital and kill Trump, DHS said.

Officers subsequently learned that the vehicle had been reported stolen, and the suspect admitted to having weapons inside, according to DHS.

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A search of the vehicle reportedly turned up three guns, including an AR-15-style rifle and two handguns, along with dozens of rounds of ammunition.

The suspect was identified as Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos, who illegally entered the country through Texas in March 2024 and was subsequently arrested by U.S. Border Patrol, according to officials.

He was later released into the country under the Biden administration, authorities said.

After his arrest, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer for Chrinos with the U.S. Marshals Service, which currently has custody of Chrinos.

The U.S. Secret Service said the incident reflects a growing threat posed by armed individuals "drawn to the White House complex."

"This is the latest example of Secret Service personnel relying on extensive training and experience to de-escalate a volatile situation that posed an imminent threat to our protectees and other Americans," U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran said in a statement.

"While our personnel are trained to respond to situations like this, and we remain confident in our tactics, we are alarmed by the increase in threat cases that continue to arise."

To disrupt threats before they arrive in Washington, Curran said the agency will continue to "focus on proactively investigating and identifying individuals" who raise suspicion.

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DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin also commended the Secret Service for intervening before the suspect could harm anyone.

"This is just an example of the incredible work done by the men and women of the Secret Service every single day as they put their lives on the line to protect our nation’s leaders," Mullin said in a statement.

Chrinos was charged with carrying a rifle outside a home or business, three counts of unlawful transportation of a firearm, three counts of possessing an unregistered firearm, three counts of possessing unregistered ammunition, possession of certain dangerous weapons, carrying a pistol without a license, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, theft and receiving stolen property.

The latest incident comes amid a series of alarming encounters and security breaches near the nation's capital.

Just three months ago, a California resident was found near Capitol Hill after driving cross-country with an operational 10-foot guillotine in his pickup truck. He was identified as Philan-Tam-Duy Le.

In two separate but similar incidents, suspects also rammed vehicles into security barricades near the White House in March 2026 and October 2025.

World's tallest women's college basketball player makes her debut for Texas Tech

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:24 -0400

It's officially a new era for women's college basketball after Thursday night's debut of 7-foot-1, 21-year-old Nigerian Stephanie Okechukwu at Texas Tech.

Okechukwu, who is classified as a sophomore, had six points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in 21 minutes as Tech won easily 64-37 over Charlotte. The Nigerian tower made her presence felt early in the game when a Charlotte player went up for a simple put-back only to get absolutely stuffed.

Could we be looking at a future Angel Reese stopper? It's early, but fans know they're looking at a force under the basket. "Someone tell her to start doing the finger wag after every block," one fan wrote on Steph's Instagram as a throwback to Dikembe Mutombo's signature move after a block.

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According to her bio, Okechukwu was born in Nigeria and then somehow ended up playing high school basketball in Japan. In YouTube videos posted earlier this year, the Texas Tech center is seen dominating what looks like high school basketball. In one of the videos, Steph's team wins 119-43.

On Wednesday, Tech announced that the NCAA had granted Okechukwu four years of eligibility. "I think about this every day," Okechukwu said in a social media video.

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"It was obviously huge for us," Tech women's basketball coach Krista Gerlich told the media this week. "I feel like the NCAA did a really great thing here because it is for the right reasons. We were expecting two (years of eligibility), we were hoping for three, and to be blessed with four is just out of this world."

Why was there a question about Okechukwu's eligibility? It's unclear. "She hasn't played college basketball," Gerlich promised.

How does a 7-foot-1 Nigerian, by way of Japan, with developed skills just show up in the U.S. out of thin air? That's a great question.

Kristaps Porzingis stepping away from basketball amid health issues: 'Not where I want to be'

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:56:26 -0400

Kristaps Porzingis will not be stepping on the basketball court for the foreseeable future.

The Golden State Warriors big man announced Friday he will "step away" from basketball as he continues to deal with health issues.

"This season I was really looking forward to running it with this group, but as I ramped up, my body didn’t respond the way I anticipated. I’m doing good, but I know what it takes and I’m not where I want to be to perform at the level that I expect from myself. At this point, I’ve made the decision to prioritize my health and step away from the game I love," Porzingis said in a statement.

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"In this situation, I want to show the utmost respect for the Golden State Warriors and work with them to find a solution that makes sense. I’m thankful to my family and close ones for always being there. Much appreciation to all of you for the support. Onwards and upwards."

ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania has reported that, according to league sources, the franchise has ceased delivering the semimonthly payments he is due on his $20 million salary. The report also indicated that Porzingis is not actively disputing the lack of payments, and the NBA Players' Association has no plans to dispute it.

Porzingis has not taken the floor for the Warriors this season and stepped away from the team the day before the team's training camp began this offseason. The Latvian is reportedly dealing with recurring symptoms tied to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), which can cause dizziness and fatigue.

Warriors have reportedly stopped paying Kristaps Porzingis' $20 million salary amid mystery illness saga

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Porzingis addressed speculation about his health in an Oct. 14 post on X, and also spoke about online rumors involving "internet doctors" who alleged that he had contracted HIV or AIDS.

"Hello people, I’m working with doctors and experts to figure out how to be fully back to good health asap. Honestly, I’m getting better and better," he wrote on X. "I just have to stay patient, and I believe I’ll be feeling great again soon."

Despite appearing in just 74 total games over the last two seasons battling health issues, the Warriors opted to sign the big man to a two-year, $40 million extension during the offseason. Porzingis has earned more than $253 million in the NBA since making his debut as a New York Knicks in 2015.

OutKick's Mark Harris contributed to this report.

As Seen on FOX & Friends: Fun STEAM Toys for National STEAM Day

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:52:47 -0400

National STEAM Day is a chance to show how kids can explore science, technology, engineering, art and math through play. Shop the toys from the Shopping With Friends segment below.

With Stickerbox, kids can turn anything they can dream up into a sticker. Just press the white button and say a phrase, and the button prints a black-and-white sticker of whatever your child imagined, like a gorilla riding a skateboard or a jellyfish eating a hamburger. The kid-safe AI blocks inappropriate words and phrases, and the box only listens when the button is pressed. Kids ages 5 and up can then color in their creations with the included colored pencils and stick them anywhere they please.

First, assemble this creepily cool scorpion using the 10 pieces and magnetic screwdriver. Then, using the remote control, watch it race around the room and up the walls. It even has glow-in-the-dark eyes for even more fun when the sun goes down. Kids ages 8 and up can practice their building skills while learning about the fascinating arachnid.

This kid-safe power tool cuts cardboard without a blade, keeping skin, clothes and hair out of harm's way. It comes with a hole punch and scoring tool, and the brand's learning hub offers project ideas and video tutorials for kids who need a little inspiration. For ongoing fun, add a subscription and kids get a new cardboard pattern each month to cut and build, including binoculars, masks, a slingshot and more.

Turn playtime into a trading game with this interactive squishy mat. Kids can practice counting, addition and subtraction while negotiating trades with family and friends using squishies they already own. Add-on options include dumplings, Marvel characters, gummy bears and more, while a mystery squishy gives them a surprise to start the game.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what happens next on Capitol Hill

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:42:20 -0400

The midterms are over. But even more pitched battles are underway.

These are internal House and Senate leadership elections. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., won’t pursue the minority leader post.

President Trump doesn’t always see eye-to-eye with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., but the president hasn’t demanded a change there.

Some incoming House and Senate progressives have expressed their reservations about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., despite the stunning Democratic wins from Tuesday night.

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Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed, D-Mich., has long warned he might not support Schumer for Majority Leader.

"If you’re Chuck Schumer, I’m dangerous," El-Sayed advised in late June.

The Michigan Democrat ducked the question when asked about supporting Schumer on NBC just after the election.

"I am going to vote for the option that gives me the best chance of getting money out of politics. Putting money in pockets and passing Medicare for all," said El-Sayed. "I'm interested to see, working with the rest of our caucus, what options we've got."

By Thursday on CNN, El-Sayed was reiterating his support for Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., who hasn’t announced he’s running for anything.

"I think he'd be an amazing Senate majority leader," said El-Sayed of Van Hollen.

But even other newcomers weren’t committing to Schumer.

"No, I will not (support Schumer)," Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton, D-Kan., said on Fox before the election. "And I've already said I'm not going to vote (for him)."

"I think it's really clear that both parties are ready for a new generation of leadership," Sen.-elect Annie Andrews, D-S.C., told colleague Bret Baier.

"I told Sen. Schumer that I'm going to support somebody else," offered Sen.-elect Troy Jackson, D-Maine.

But Schumer is shrugging that off.

"I'll be re-elected as majority leader," Schumer said when asked by reporters on Wednesday. "But the issue is focusing on the American people and what they want."

Schumer only needs around 29 of his members to support him in a secret caucus vote to become majority leader. That’s a majority of expected Senate Democrats who will serve next year.

At least five members of the Democratic Socialists of America are pledging to withhold their support for Jeffries as the first Black House speaker in U.S. history unless they secure commitments for their agenda. The successful candidate for speaker requires an outright majority of the entire House — 218 votes of 435, if all Representatives-elect cast ballots — when the new Congress convenes Jan. 3.

Keep in mind that House Democrats may score more than 260 seats once all races are settled. So, he can afford dozens of defections.

For House Republicans, Johnson may have signaled his future last month when speaking to colleague Aishah Hasnie.

"If God moves on our hearts and says we should go back to my hometown of Shreveport and start a lawn business, I'll do that," said Johnson.

Now it’s far from certain that Johnson will soon channel Groundskeeper Willie from the Simpsons. But perhaps becoming "The Lawnmower Man" is a better option for Johnson than getting mowed down by your own colleagues in a bid for minority leader.

Maybe the grass IS greener back in Louisiana.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, are running to become the House’s top Republican. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., wants to return as minority whip. He’s facing a challenge from Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas.

But here’s the trick. How do these House Republicans win the leadership positions yet maintain their own coalitions? It’s unclear if Republicans think that Jordan and Scalise are right for the party — right now. Both are aligned with President Trump. And some Republicans hope to move past that.

Regardless, Democrats campaigned on two things: the cost of living and holding the Trump administration accountable. But what does the Democrats’ legislative agenda look like?

This isn’t like 1994, when former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., famously crafted the 10-point Contract with America as a pledge to voters as to what Republicans would do if they flipped the House for the first time in 40 years.

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Democrats have a host of ideas on what they plan to vote on.

"We have to first get in there and really focus on rolling back the cuts from the one big ugly bill," Sen.-elect Juliana Stratton, D-Ill., promised on CNN.

Also expect votes on renewing expired Obamacare subsidies. Democrats demanded money to offset the costs of rising premiums in exchange for their votes to fund the government. The House finally passed a bill to do that. But the Senate didn’t. The standoff over the Obamacare aid was the key component to last year’s record-breaking, 43-day government shutdown.

"The shutdown sharpened the American people's view of the distinction between the parties on this crucial issue," Schumer said.

Democrats are also focused on a key issue from the midterms: the future of AI and data centers. They’re concerned that AI threatens American jobs.

"This revolt against data centers are just the initial tremors of a bigger AI earthquake that is upending American politics," said Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, chairman of the Progressive Caucus. "And we have to be on the right side of this issue."

There will undoubtedly be votes to end the war in Iran — perhaps by cutting off money for those operations. The House approved three "war powers" resolutions. The Senate green-lighted one. But those machinations did nothing to hem in the president on the war.

Democrats believe that ending the war will reduce gas prices. And that, in turn, will lower the cost of groceries.

Congressional Republicans balked at unwinding tariffs imposed by President Trump. So, there could be votes on that front, too. Democrats believe the election shifted the dynamic of Republicans aligning behind the President in near lockstep.

"This is the time for (Republicans) to show the courage to end this irrational and self-defeating tariff regime that Trump has put in place," said Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz.

"Most of them realize that the tariffs from a fiscal and economic perspective are completely self-defeating."

However, some Republicans aren’t ready to abandon the old playbook, clinging to the GOP’s hallmark legislative achievement of this Congress.

"I think the tax cuts and the Big, Beautiful Bill were underappreciated by the electorate," Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., proffered.

President Trump signaled he’ll both work with Democrats and deploy his veto pen. But it’s about the math. When all House races are settled, Democrats could control more than 260 House seats.

That’s astonishing.

They’re guaranteed 54 Senate seats with Mississippi and Alaska still undecided

It’s about the math. Overriding a veto requires two-thirds of both bodies. That’s 290 in the House and 67 in the Senate. If Democrats hover around 260 seats in the House — and Republicans are ready to ditch the president — hitting the 290 mark isn’t out of reach.

If Democrats clock in at 56 seats in the Senate, cobbling together 11 GOP votes to reach 67 might be tougher. Especially with GOP Trump antagonists like former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and senators John Cornyn, R-Texas; Bill Cassidy, R-La.; and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., departing. But they’re in range.

It all hinges on what Democrats can pass. And what the president is willing to sign.

Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd confirm breakup, say they split over a year before becoming teammates

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:36:44 -0400

Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd dismissed any questions about their relationship early in the season, but they provided an important update together.

When Fudd was drafted first overall earlier this year to Bueckers' Dallas Wings, it was believed that the two former UConn Huskies were still dating, and whenever either were asked, it was quickly shut down by either them or Wings PR.

But the duo confirmed on "Fudd Around and Find Out" that they were actually long broken up, even before Fudd was drafted.

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"We’re not together anymore. It’s been, for everybody wondering — even though we don’t have to share — it’s been a while. Like, over a year. And [we wanted] to share that, because everybody seemed to be like, ‘Oh my god, they’re teammates, how is this going to work?’ We were not together before she got drafted, so all of those narratives can go to bed," Bueckers said on the show.

"She was not drafted because she was my girlfriend, she was drafted because she deserved it. She’s an amazing human, amazing basketball player. And we’re still friends, still cool. We broke up over a year ago, so we played an entire season together. We’re the utmost professional, we care about basketball, and we’re still friends, we’re still cool."

"We know you guys are curious and probably have a ton of questions, but we’ve addressed everything that we need to, and the rest will stay with us," Fudd said.

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"Sometimes in life there’s just seasons. And sometimes in life, two people are just at different points of their life," Bueckers continued. "We still support each other, we’re still going to be great teammates, we’re going to be professionals."

Players in the WNBA have dated each other as both teammates and opponents. Notably, Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley got married while playing with the Chicago Sky.

They were UConn teammates from 2021 up until April last year when Bueckers was the first overall pick in the WNBA Draft, but they were reunited earlier this year.

The duo played in two national championship games together, winning last year's — Bueckers joined the school one year prior to Fudd.

The Wings went 27-17 but were a first-round exit to the eventual champion Golden State Valkyries.

Disrespectful singer who waved Pride flag during the national anthem offers up predictably tone-deaf response

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:36:36 -0400

The national anthem singer who decided to use our time honoring America by waving a Pride flag before Thursday's Golden State Warriors game has offered up his official response to the backlash ...

Shockingly, it's as tone-deaf as you'd expect.

Weird! Never saw it coming.

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For those who missed it, the Warriors held their Pride Night for Thursday's home game against Miami. Singer Jason Brock had the honor of performing the pregame national anthem, and promptly whipped out a small Pride flag when he got to the lyrics, "What so proudly we hailed ..." and began waving it around and nodding his head.

The crowd gave a relatively diluted response, and then the cameras panned to several Warriors players who appeared to be laughing.

You would think they were laughing at the absurdity of the situation, which would be a natural response given the disrespect. Nobody knows exactly why they were amused, but Brock was appalled at the notion that it could've been at his disgusting antics.

Take a look:

"Wow I didn’t interpret it like this, but I wasn’t watching the players," he said, via X. "Just because they were laughing doesn’t mean it was because of the anthem."

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Amazing. These people are amazing. Regardless of why they were laughing, it's just not the point.

Can't we just sing a normal, respectful national anthem? I don't get it. We just spent weeks breaking down pregame film of the WNBA Finals because nobody wanted to respect our anthem, and now we're waving a Pride flag during it?

What world are we living in? It's not asking a ton. It's really not. We're simply asking you to behave normally during the national anthem. It's quite literally the least you could do in that situation.

Of course, that's just not how the world works in 2026. It's all virtue-signaling and gaslighting. If you're not pandering, you're not trying.

Something as sacred as the Star-Spangled Banner can no longer be done without someone — or some team — hijacking it for some "cause" or some sort of activism.

It's the national anthem. We've done this for hundreds of years. Stand up, pay attention, be respectful and leave the other stuff at home. Do it on your own time.

Not America's.

Trump's move from Wiles to Miller signals major tactical shift for governing without Congress

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:34:35 -0400

President Donald Trump tapped Stephen Miller to succeed Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, elevating an adviser who reportedly helped develop plans to advance his agenda without congressional approval as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress in January.

Miller, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought and White House lawyers have worked since April to identify executive actions Trump could take without new legislation, including measures on immigration, tariffs, housing costs and federal spending, Reuters reported Sunday, citing three people familiar with the planning.

With Democrats set to control Congress in January, Trump will face greater obstacles to passing legislation, while Democratic lawmakers will gain the power to launch investigations into his administration.

"If crazed Democrats want to abuse their power and politicize their process of investigations, subpoenas, and destroying lives, they should be reminded that we still control the federal government and all of its powers," a White House official told Fox News Digital Friday afternoon.

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Asked by CBS on Tuesday how he would advance his agenda if Democrats took control of Congress, Trump cited the Supreme Court’s June ruling in Trump v. Slaughter, which expanded his authority to remove certain federal officials.

"We won the Slaughter case and the Slaughter case gives the president tremendous powers that it never had before," Trump told CBS in the interview.

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In Trump v. Slaughter, the Supreme Court handed Trump a significant victory on presidential authority in June, ruling that he had the constitutional power to remove former Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter despite a federal law restricting the president's ability to fire FTC commissioners.

Trump said the ruling will be a cornerstone for how he intends to govern by executive action. He also discussed vetoing bills passed by the Democratic Congress until they're willing to come to the bargaining table.

On numerous occasions, he has already referred to himself as "Mr. Veto."

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"As the President has said, he's willing to work with anyone to continue delivering victories for hardworking Americans," White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital. "If Democrats choose to pursue sham investigations and radical left policies, they are choosing to work against the American people."

Republicans on the Hill expressed concerns about what Miller's appointment could mean for the final two years of his presidency.

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Asked whether Miller's promotion could lead Trump to rely more heavily on executive action, one House Republican told Fox News Digital: "I’ve been concerned about that for two years."

"I’m also concerned [Trump] will embrace his populist roots that are not conservative to pass things with the Dems," the lawmaker said.

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Another said the Trump administration will continue governing "without Congress, as they've been doing."

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A Trump administration official praised Miller's appointment, particularly given Miller's immigration bona fides.

"A great pick," the official told Fox News Digital. "He has the trust of millions of Americans who understand that reversing mass migration is the crisis of our time."

Miller will begin his new role Monday, and Wiles will move to Trump's political operation.

College soccer player scores after opposing goalie smokes a kick off her head

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:24:32 -0400

It doesn't matter how you put a ball in the back of the net (aside from the whole "no hands" deal); it counts the same, but one college soccer player would probably prefer not to score too many more like this one.

The No. 24 Louisville Cardinals welcomed the No. 2 North Carolina Tar Heels to town Thursday night for their final regular-season match.

The Cardinals kept it close and trailed 2-1 in the 73rd minute when UNC goalkeeper Peyton Trayer prepared to clear the ball downfield.

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However, Louisville forward McKalie Ball applied some pressure, and while Trayer got the kick off, it clocked Ball square in the head and ricocheted into the empty cage.

That is not how the Cardinals drew it up, but Ball took that ball for the team.

Understandably, the freshman from Knoxville, Tennessee, went down hard and needed attention from the training staff before being helped off the field.

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Hopefully, she's doing alright because taking a kick like that from point range has to be painful as hell, even if the fact that it wound up tying the match probably took a bit of the sting out of it.

Unfortunately, the Cardinals needed at least two more of those — or goals in the traditional sense; those count too — if they wanted to cap off their regular season campaign with a big win.

In the 79th minute, UNC's Hope Munson scored to give the Tar Heels a 3-2 win.

UNC will look ahead to the ACC tournament which gets underway on Nov. 8, while the NCAA women's soccer tournament begins on Nov. 20.

Fitness influencer's vacation getaway takes scary turn after headache leads to ICU

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:14:45 -0400

A 23-year-old fitness influencer's vacation took a frightening turn after she suddenly became seriously ill in Bali.

Australian fitness coach Khiana Smith said in a TikTok video that she was hospitalized after developing a severe headache and sensitivity to light. She later revealed in another video that she had been diagnosed with meningitis.

Smith said she knew something was wrong when she woke up with what she described as the "worst headache."

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"I couldn't even get out of bed," Smith said in the TikTok video. "It was so intense I couldn't even open my eyes properly. I was really sensitive to light. I couldn't stand up without falling over."

She initially waited to see whether she would feel better, but said she woke up the following morning feeling "10 times worse." She was eventually taken to a hospital by ambulance, where testing revealed the infection.

Dr. Alfred Joshua, a California-based board-certified emergency room physician and former chief medical officer, told Fox News Digital that Smith's reported symptoms included several warning signs that should be taken seriously.

"She started having symptoms of severe headache, having difficulty with light," Joshua said. "And then she started having difficulty walking, and then eventually slurred speech."

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Meningitis occurs when the protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord become inflamed, according to Joshua.

Symptoms can include headache, fever, stiff neck and sensitivity to light. Trouble walking or speaking, confusion and extreme tiredness are more serious signs that should prompt immediate medical attention, Joshua said.

The seriousness of the illness can also depend on what is causing it.

Joshua said viral meningitis often resolves on its own, while bacterial meningitis can progress rapidly and requires prompt treatment with antibiotics.

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"Certain strains over a couple of hours [can cause] the person [to] get really, really sick," he said.

Doctors initially did not know whether her meningitis was bacterial or viral, according to Smith, so she was being treated for the bacterial form as a precaution.

Smith's condition later appeared to improve enough for her to leave the ICU, but she said she had to return after continuing to experience head pain, light sensitivity and slurred speech. She also reported memory loss, and said swelling in her brain was preventing her from flying home.

When meningitis is suspected, Joshua said doctors can use blood tests, brain imaging and a lumbar puncture to determine whether the infection is bacterial, viral or caused by something else.

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Smith's experience has highlighted a concern for travelers who become seriously ill far from home.

Joshua said recommended vaccines can protect against some forms of bacterial meningitis, and advised travelers to consider insurance that includes medical evacuation coverage.

Smith's mother also stressed the importance of travel insurance, saying her daughter's hospital expenses were covered because she had purchased a policy before leaving Australia.

Joshua said worsening symptoms, including changes in speech, walking or other brain functions, should not be ignored.

"When symptoms are progressing in a more complicated manner with neurological dysfunction, do not wait and try to see this out," he said. "Go and seek prompt emergency treatment."

Fox News Digital reached out to Smith for comment.

Knicks defend Taylor Swift's fandom after guard Tyler Kolek calls her support 'very performative'

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:13:34 -0400

The New York Knicks are taking no chances with pop star Taylor Swift’s allegiance to the franchise.

The team pushed back after Knicks guard Tyler Kolek questioned Swift's fandom, calling it fake, during a stream this week. In a statement sent to OutKick, a Knicks spokesperson said:

"Taylor Swift has been a Knicks fan for many years, has a long history with Madison Square Garden, and we are incredibly appreciative of her support of the organization."

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Asked to identify the "fakest" celebrity fan sitting courtside at Madison Square Garden following the Knicks' title run, Kolek was brutally honest.

"At the Knicks games, I would say it's very performative, because they want to be seen at the game," Kolek told teammate Deuce McBride during a recent livestream. "They're not necessarily fans."

When pressed for a name, Kolek pointed to Swift: "Maybe Taylor Swift? I don't know if I've seen her at any other games." Kolek paid homage to MSG royalty like Ben Stiller.

McBride clocked the landmine in real time, warning him that Swifties were already coming for his head.

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In his third season in New York, the 25-year-old backup guard was on the Knicks’ 2026 championship roster. His Garden ties predate his NBA ring, having led Marquette to a Big East championship at MSG in 2023.

Swift's actual sightings at MSG have been rare: a 2003 halftime show at age 13, a 2014 courtside appearance with Carmelo Anthony and a 12-year gap before returning for the 2026 Finals. MSG also displayed "Just Married" after she and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce tied the knot at the arena in July.

Call it performative, but Swift moves the sports needle like no one else, and the Knicks weren’t about to let a backup point guard jeopardize that kind of clout.

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I tested this FOX reader-favorite candle warmer lamp — now $20

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:05:30 -0400

As days get shorter, make cold evenings feel cozier with this FOX reader-favorite candle warmer lamp. It casts a warm glow while gently melting scented candles without an open flame. It’s currently 50% off, bringing the price down to $20. Shop the deal while it lasts.

Original price: $40

I tested the candle warmer lamp in my own home, and I was surprised by how much I liked it. At first, I wondered why someone would use a warmer instead of simply lighting a candle. I quickly understood the appeal: There’s no open flame to monitor or worry about extinguishing before leaving the room. If I forget to turn it off, the automatic shutoff provides an added layer of convenience, which may be especially appealing to households with pets or young children.

Another unexpected benefit is that the warmer slowly melts the wax instead of burning through it with an open flame. In my experience, my candles last longer and remain usable until nearly all the wax has melted — not just until the wick burns out.

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In addition to offering a flameless way to enjoy scented candles, this warmer adds a decorative touch with its fluted glass shade, brass-tone hardware and solid wood base. Its adjustable height accommodates candles of different sizes, while the wide base can hold three-wick candles. The controls include two-, four- and eight-hour timer settings, a dimmer and two halogen bulbs. At 50% off, the warmer costs just $20 — a strong value for its cozy glow, convenient design and slow, even wax melting.

Amazon shoppers and FOX readers agree: This candle warmer lamp adds a decorative touch to counters and tabletops, may help candles last longer and offers a flameless way to enjoy their fragrance.

"I originally bought this candle warmer lamp as a gift for my sister-in-law, and she was fascinated by it," one five-star reviewer wrote. "The elegant design adds a cozy touch to any room. I ended up buying one for myself, too, because I love the warm, relaxing atmosphere it creates. It's a beautiful home decor accent and a wonderful gift."

Another reviewer said they noticed their candles lasted longer: "I've been using this daily on a candle for over a month, and it fills my home with subtle fragrance while the candle still looks brand new."

Wax can build up on the lampshade over time, but it’s easy to clean. Unplug the lamp and let it cool completely, then wipe the shade with a soft microfiber cloth. Gently lift any hardened wax with a plastic card or spatula, and avoid using water, metal tools or sharp objects near the lamp. Always check the product manual for model-specific care instructions.

This non-toxic cutting board is up to 40% off — and it even sharpens knives

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:55:19 -0400

Meal prep often means reaching for multiple kitchen tools — and cleaning them all afterward. The multipurpose Tibo Cutting Board combines several prep essentials into one: a titanium side for meat, poultry and fish, a wheat straw side for produce and other foods, plus a built-in ceramic knife sharpener. There’s even a textured area for grinding ingredients like garlic and ginger.

Unlike wood or bamboo boards, the nonporous surfaces are designed to resist warping and cracking and can be washed with hot, soapy water after use. Right now, FOX readers can save up to 40%.

Original price: $70

This two-sided cutting board gives you dedicated surfaces for prepping meat and produce, plus built-in tools for sharpening knives and grinding ingredients.

Use the titanium side for meat, poultry and fish, then flip the board over to the wheat straw surface for fruits, vegetables, bread and cheese. A groove around the edge helps contain juices and spills, while the textured grinding area gives you a convenient spot to prep garlic or ginger.

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A single board starts at $49.99, down $20 from its original $69.99 price. Buying multiple boards increases the savings: Buy two and get one free, or buy three and get two free for savings of up to 40%.

Beyond the discount, the appeal comes from how many kitchen tasks it handles. The reversible design essentially gives you two prep surfaces, while the built-in knife sharpener and grinding area can reduce the number of tools you need to pull out. Buy one for your kitchen or take advantage of the multipack offers for holiday gifts.

Reviewers highlight the cutting board’s versatility and easy-to-clean design, with several calling out the built-in knife sharpener and grinding area.

"It’s easy to clean and looks great," one Amazon reviewer wrote. "It has a knife sharpener, grinder area, and a channel around the outside to catch overflows."

Another shopper liked being able to consolidate several kitchen tools: "This is a great find! Easy to clean, knife sharpener included, spot to grate garlic or ginger. One cutting board replaced 5 plastic ones that I had."

A third reviewer highlighted the reversible design and sharpener: "It’s very easy to clean and helps keep meat separate from the cutting boards used for other foods. I was surprised by how handy the built-in knife sharpener is."

The Tibo Cutting Board isn’t dishwasher-safe, so you’ll need to wash it by hand after use. Some reviewers also report that the titanium surface scratches easily and can show hard water spots, which may matter if you want your cutting board to look pristine.

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Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock uses interesting analogy to explain how he knew Sam Darnold was hurt

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:48:34 -0400

Sam Darnold and Drew Lock: An old married couple or quarterbacks for the Seattle Seahawks? Lock would say both.

Darnold, who will miss Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals because of a quad injury, also suffered a cracked rib on the second play of Monday night’s 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears. Lock said he knew right away Darnold was hurt despite the starter not saying anything.

"Are you married?" Lock asked a reporter who had asked him how he knew Darnold was hurt.

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"I’m not, no," the reporter responded.

"Did you have a girlfriend for a really long time?" Lock asked, and the reporter said he did at one point.

"You know when she’s upset, she doesn’t have to say anything to you? I spent a lot of time with Sam, practice, watching every rep, games, watching very single rep. I just – I could tell," Lock said.

While Darnold’s rib injury occured on the second play of the game, the quad injury he suffered came on the final drive of the Seahawks’ loss on Monday. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald praised his quarterback’s toughness.

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"So he’s playing the whole game without even making a thing of it and playing his tail off and competing," Macdonald said. "I think it’s worth noting how tough this guy is. He’ll be back sooner than later, I’m sure."

Macdonald said Darnold likely could continue playing through the rib injury, but the quad injury is keeping him out of the lineup. The 29-year-old is considered week-to-week and will not be placed on injured reserve.

For Lock, this will be his second start of the season. Darnold’s first injury occurred early in the Week 1 game, and Lock ended up playing most of the game, leading Seattle to a win over the New England Patriots.

In his lone start against the Cardinals in Week 2, Lock was fantastic. He completed 19 of 26 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns.

This season, he has completed 35 of 48 passes for 422 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions.

Lock has been dealing with a sore elbow over the last two weeks but will start Sunday. Jalen Milroe will serve as the team’s backup quarterback.

The 4-4 Seahawks will look to beat the 3-5 Cardinals for the second time this season at 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday, climb above .500 and keep pace in the NFC West.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Women's college basketball team humiliates opponent with historical blowout & Hooters girls are BACK in NASCAR

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:40:26 -0400

'Nightcaps' is a daily column that catches you up on the biggest sports, news and culture stories you may have missed while pretending to do work at your desk. It runs Monday-Friday on OutKick.com.

First Friday of November, boys and girls. It's been a long week. A tough one. But we've made it to another Friday.

The Dems can't take that from us! They can take every congressional seat known to man, but I will be damned if they take away a Football Friday. And a Football Saturday. And a Football Sunday.

Not on my watch. We're here, and we're gonna lock it in for a few minutes to end the week before starting another big weekend.

Let's roll.

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Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where the LSU women's basketball team treats an opponent like a JV high school team en route to the biggest blowout in D1 college hoops history.

Not bad!

What else? I've got an incredible national anthem out of Golden State last night, reader mail from the week and Hooters is BACK in NASCAR! What a comeback.

It's been a while since Hooters was in the sport after getting evicted from the series last season (true story), but the girls are back for this weekend's finale in Homestead.

That's how you end the week strong, folks. I feel better already.

Grab you a pencil and scorebook and try to keep up with all the LSU points from last night ... and THEN settle in for a Friday 'Cap!

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It's a Friday, the sun is finally out here in Florida after historic flooding earlier in the week, and we've got potentially the greatest Saturday of college football staring us in our fat, American faces.

So, we're not beating around the bush today. Let's get after it, and then get on outta here a bit early.

First up? I know all eyes were locked in on last night's terrible NFL game, but there was also a college basketball game taking place between LSU and Texas Southern.

LSU, for those who don't follow women's hoops, is the No. 9 team in the nation. Texas Southern came into the game 0-1 with a 40-point loss to Tulane.

Guess how it went?

Lordy. I've never seen anything quite like it.

The biggest blowout EVER in D1 history against another D1 opponent. A scoreless second quarter (40-0!). A 106-9 run over the final three quarters.

The most mind-blowing stat? Texas Southern went 13 possessions without even getting the ball inside the three-point line in the second quarter.

Goodness.

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For those wondering, LSU's NIL valuation sits around $6 million this season — good for second-highest in women's hoops. You'll be shocked to know that Texas Southern's NIL valuation wasn't readily available.

Go figure.

What do we think? Should Kim Mulkey had let off the gas just a bit down the stretch? Or is this big girl college basketball and Texas Southern knew what they were signing up for?

I think I'm in the first camp. I played for the worst DIII college baseball team in America for four years and we once lost to MIT 27-1. I have no pity.

Suck it up, buttercup!

Next? Let's stay on the hardwood and head out to San Francisco (reluctantly), where the Warriors held their mandatory Pride night last night and kicked things off with a totally normal national anthem:

What a week for the left. When you're hot, you're hot!

We all knew after Tuesday's bloodbath that Woke 3.0 was inevitable, and the folks out in San Francisco wasted no time in getting back to business.

A tiny rainbow flag. During the national anthem. During the actual national anthem.

You wanna talk about disrespectful. This makes the WNBA nonsense from last month look like child's play.

Woke 3.0 is off to a BLAZING start, folks. Singer Jason Brock ain't backing down, either.

"Wow I didn’t interpret it like this, but I wasn’t watching the players," he said in an X post. "Just because they were laughing doesn’t mean it was because of the anthem."

It's gonna be a long two years. Heads on a swivel, everyone! Woke 3.0 is officially underway.

OK, let's rapid-fire this Friday class into a big weekend of FOOTBALL. First up? You know what? It's been a while since we checked the mail.

Let's empty it so we can start fresh next week.

Yesterday — in honor of National Donut Day — I said the simpler the donut, the better. I'm tired of all these fancy donuts taking over America. Give me a Boston Cream, a blueberry donut, a glazed donut, and leave me alone. I'm all set.

From Jerome D:

"Have you tried the Sriracha yet? There’s something to a salty spicy donut!!"

I love Sriracha as a sauce. I use it all the time (although nothing beats Crystal). But on a donut? Nope. I just can't get into it. I've tried it and it just doesn't work.

Next? Earlier this week, I said Wake Forest got HOSED in the first batch of CFP rankings. I stand by that, by the way. The Demon Deacons are overlooked.

Luke P. disagrees:

"Wake Forrest got hosed? Cmon bud GTFOH. Last 3 games vs a now 5 loss VA team, a now 6 loss Cal team, and now 4 loss NC St team that's interviewing cringy past subway ambassador for HC. Oh before that they put up big on a now 5 loss Stanford squad. I guess we'll find out if wake is real this weekend against Merrimack who has lost to Rhode Island, Delaware, Tarleton St, Yale and Dartmouth but recently fought hard for a W over ...Wagner. ?!?"

Fair points from Luke. I can't argue that, beyond the fact that Wake has blown out everyone on their "weak" schedule. No. 4 Indiana, meanwhile, needed overtime to beat Michigan and Minnesota — two terrible teams.

Just saying.

Finally, let's check in with NB, who did NOT appreciate me mocking the NBA and Luka Doncic the other day:

"Why do you watch the NBA if it’s so awful to you? You realize you have your opinions and others are allowed them as well. You have to watch the NBA you have to react to it because your paycheck depends on it. What a sad sad little life you have made for yourself. If you didn’t have these leagues to write about you would be unemployed. Your life depends on the, as you said the "softest league in sports" writing about something you hate is WILD. Hope Fox has good medical coverage because you need a shrink.

Have a good day being miserable and letting the world know. I bet it’s fun to know your echo chamber has a few bored people willing to call you out. My huge s–t is done. Wish I could wipe my a– with this article but I’d have to get it out of your a–."

I mean, do we have the best readers, or what? These people are amazing. What an email! It's perfect. No notes. It's already on my fridge, front and center.

FOX, by the way, has excellent medical coverage.

OK, that's it for today — and this week. Good work, everyone.

On the way out, here are the HOOTERS girls returning to NASCAR for the first time in 18 months.

Welcome back.

Houston mayor bolts early from ICE cooperation after blue wave crashes in Texas

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:35:23 -0400

The Democratic mayor of America's fourth-largest city is reversing course on cooperation with federal immigration authorities despite an executive order from defeated Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott that threatened the loss of millions in state funding for noncompliance.

The Lone Star State swung blue for the first time since its new senator-elect, James Talarico, was born, and Houston Mayor John Whitmire wasted no time Friday announcing new restrictions on cooperation with ICE.

Whitmire told The New York Times that city police are not permitted to notify ICE if they encounter an illegal immigrant in "nonviolent contacts" like traffic stops or minor offenses.

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"If they’re charged with a new crime, we’ll let ICE know as we get them to the jailhouse," he told the paper Friday.

Abbott lost his bid for a fourth term Tuesday, and Talarico flipped one of the state’s Senate seats blue for the first time since Clinton Treasury Secretary Lloyd Bentsen won his final re-election bid in 1988 — seven months before the current senator-elect was born.

Texas’ most recent Democratic governor, Ann Richards, the mother of former longtime Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards, was elected shortly thereafter in 1990.

Whitmire did not respond to a request for comment but signaled to the Times that he made the decision at least in part because Abbott’s order requiring DHS contact caused "anxiety" among Houstonians.

In a statement put out Friday afternoon, Whitmire said, "I have signed an executive order directing HPD to no longer contact ICE for nonviolent offenses, helping reduce fear in our communities. Thank you to Chief Diaz, our state and local leaders for their collaboration. A step toward building a stronger Houston. Let’s Go to Work."

He also acknowledged Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa won’t take office until January but characterized his decision as "responsible" and "more effective policy."

A DHS spokesperson responded to Whitmire's move in comments to Fox News Digital.

"We remain disappointed that sanctuary politicians seek to limit cooperation with ICE, as our law enforcement are simply fulfilling their sworn duties to serve and protect our communities," the spokesperson said.

"Partnerships with law enforcement are critical to having the resources we need to arrest criminal illegal aliens across the country. Seven of the top 10 safest cities in the United States cooperate with ICE. When politicians bar local law enforcement from working with DHS, our law enforcement officers have a more visible presence so that we can find and apprehend the criminals let out of jails and back into communities.

The spokesperson pointed to some recent criminal illegal aliens captured by ICE in Houston – including Alexander Montano of Cuba, convicted of willful homicide, burglary and forced entry into a residence.

Vietnamese national Ding Nguyen, also convicted of homicide, along with Guatemalan national Julio Camey, convicted of sex offense against a child, were also mentioned by the spokesperson.

"You write a citation or you warn them, and they go about their way. No contact with [ICE] over nonviolent, non-jailable offenses," Whitmire told the AP.

A previous policy enacted in March by Whitmire and Police Chief Noe Diaz stipulated that if a background check revealed an immigration-related warrant, a sergeant would be called to oversee ICE involvement, according to Houston’s FOX affiliate.

The policy also said that if ICE could not make it to the stop within half an hour, the subject would be released.

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The Houston City Council subsequently approved an ordinance in April limiting how long officers could detain individuals while awaiting ICE agents, but Whitmire backed revisions after Abbott threatened to withhold more than $100 million in state funding and then-Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the city's immigration policies.

The revised policy restored greater discretion for officers to contact ICE and wait for federal agents during encounters involving civil immigration warrants. Whitmire's latest announcement would instead limit such notifications to encounters involving jailable offenses, marking a return to the restrictions city lawmakers initially sought.

ESPN's Matt Barrie is a man of the people, tells audience to 'unfriend' anyone with a wedding this weekend

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:30:08 -0400

I've said it numerous times before, but college football is practically a religion to the fans who consume it every weekend.

Saturdays during the fall are seen as sacred days where people put their differences aside and come together to cheer for their team.

By that logic, anyone who tries to disrupt a college football fan's Saturday should be seen as someone whose views are incongruent with the hardcore fan's, even if their intentions are pure.

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All that is to say, the war being waged between college football fanatics and fall weddings is one that isn't slowing down anytime soon.

I've gone on record as saying that if you choose to get married on a college football Saturday, you can expect a gift on your registry from me and an empty seat, because I ain't going.

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Some may call this childish or accuse me of putting my hobbies before my friends and family, but I'm not alone.

There are millions of other psychos in this country who have also adopted this stance, and one of them is none other than ESPN's Matt Barrie.

Barrie is known for his college football coverage for The Worldwide Leader, and during Thursday night's game between UTSA and FAU, the longtime CFB host decided to lobby against fall weddings with an impassioned plea to all the other fellow psychos.

"I need to say something, and I've never been more serious about something in college football," Barrie said while looking at a juicy weekend slate full of ranked-on-ranked matchups. "If you've got anyone getting married this Saturday, unfamily them or unfriend them, and don't go."

One. Of. Us.

Matt Barrie is alright in my book, because although this will get him skewered by all the uptight casuals, he understands his true audience.

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Anyone who was intently watching UTSA and FAU duke it out on a Thursday evening is someone who resonates with every word Barrie uttered.

As a matter of fact, I think it's safe to say Barrie was preaching to the choir.

If you're watching an AAC game on Thursday instead of doing literally anything else, there isn't a snowball's chance in hell you're going to a wedding this Saturday.

Not to worry, Matt! There will be no need to "unfriend" or "unfamily" this weekend.

We're in this "no fall weddings" thing together.