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Why DeForest Buckner trade is so crucial for 49ers’ success
The San Francisco 49ers needed help on the defensive line, and the Indianapolis Colts’ fire sale gave them an opportunity to address that problem. By trading for DeForest Buckner , San Francisco is bringing back a familiar face who can help improve its pass rush as the team deals with injuries. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, ESPN […] The post Why DeForest Buckner trade is so crucial for 49ers’ success appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Shaker grad leads Cortland men's soccer into SUNYAC tournament
Catching up with Section 2 graduates and Capital Region natives playing collegiate sports.
Florida gets new, but familiar bowl destination in SI projections
Sports Illustrated moved Florida back to the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, this time projecting a matchup against Nebraska.
Stanford Takes FBS's Longest Road Losing Streak to Louisville
The Cardinal have lost 14 straight games away from home, a program record. All four of their wins in 2026 have come at Stanford Stadium, and Saturday will offer another chance to end the streak.
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Raises Sports Gambling Concerns in $14K-a-Month Child Support Dispute
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards is seeking changes to how part of his child support payments would be managed, citing concerns about sports gambling. According to TMZ’s reporting on court documents, Edwards asked for a trust to receive a portion of the money and a trustee to oversee distributions. The mother of his child, Alexandria […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Raises Sports Gambling Concerns in $14K-a-Month Child Support Dispute appeared first on HEAVY.
World Series TV Viewership Blows Past Expectations
No Dodgers in this year’s World Series? No problem for Fox Sports.
Prince George's approves funding plan to build Sphere Entertainment
Why the A's Should Want Luis Severino Back
Luis Severino has a $22 million player option for the 2027 season, and the A's have already said they hope he'll be back.
ESPN holds steady on Florida’s bowl projections after Week 8
ESPN kept Florida in the Gator Bowl against Pitt and ReliaQuest Bowl against Nebraska after the Gators’ bye week.
Grand jury refuses to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, AP sources say
It's the latest setback in the Justice Department's efforts to charge Trump's perceived adversaries.
Exclusive | How Meghan Markle is protecting her mental health amid dad's child porn allegations
H.S. Roundup | Local athletes shine as postseason play heats up
Local cross country teams secure regional spots and Fairfield Union soccer advances to the district final.
Fantasy Football Impact: 4 Potential Josh Downs Landing Spots
A few teams that could be foreseeable places for Colts WR Josh Downs to go to, and the effect it would have on his fantasy football value.
Suspect arrested in connection to local business robberies
WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Police Department arrested a 60-year-old suspect for allegedly engaging in attempted and armed robberies at multiple area businesses overnight Sunday, Oct. 25.
Israeli UN ambassador to Gov Kathy Hochul: I'd advise focusing on US politics
Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon discusses Vice President JD Vance's comments on U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and reacts to N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul's comments on Israel's prime ministerial election on 'The Evening Edit.'
Animals Starves while the Kardashians Miss the Charts Again
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Before we get going, I’d like to offer congratulations to Jonathan Funke, whose suggestion “midflicks” won the poll for what I should call straight-to-streaming films which aren’t big or cinematic enough to go to theaters but seem too expensive for a TV movie. It’s so useful a term, I just used it last week! Now I just need to add this term to my data dictionary! Okay, on to this week’s issue. We’re starting out looking at Netflix/Ben Affleck’s latest crime thriller, Animals. I’ll also look at Disclosure Day heading to Peacock (it did better than you’d remember in theaters...) and a new movie based on toys. Plus, a long-time streaming flop returns for its eighth season...will it finally chart? (No.) Will anyone at Disney care? Probably not. All that, plus another look at new shows landing on streaming on 1-Oct from Reelgood, what streamer hasn’t had a film make the Luminate charts since August, Reacher’s long run on the charts, M_onster: The Lizzie Borden Story’s_ short run, the top shows in 2026 according to Samba TV, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. And I mean that last part: putting this week’s issue together, I assembled OVER 25 images, most of which are bespoke looks I made just for this report. Really, publishing articles like this takes the work of writing two articles: one is the narrative and the other is making charts/graphs. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the week of October 5th to October 11th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - Netflix’s Latest Star-Studded Thriller Goes For Glory The tempting angle for anyone writing about streaming film this month, like yours truly, is to ask, “Is this why Dan Lin lost his job at Netflix?” Take Animals, the Ben Affleck-starring-and-directing, Artists Equity-produced crime thriller that opened on 9-Oct. (Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson are also in it.) If it did really well, then one could argue that Lin has another success on his resume. If it underperformed, then it’s another example of a Netflix underperformance this year. So where did Animals fall? Kinda in the middle, but that means it’s more “not a hit” than “big hit”. On Nielsen, it opened to 12.0 million hours, and here’s how that stacks up for 2026 films so far this year: Obviously, that’s not great. It’s both under my 15 million opening bar for “fine” for a Netflix film and 20 million bar for “great” opening. It did a bit better on Samba TV, getting to first place. That’s very, very good, though again, looking at the Nielsen data, it probably means that it was a light week overall. Luminate’s data is a bit closer to Samba TV’s, tied for 17th all time for single weeks since May of 2024: To top it off, no one seemed to like it. It has a 33 on Metacritic and only a 5.7 on IMDb. Both of these numbers could have been impacted by the stories about Affleck’s comments about using AI to make the film. Given the controversy, the film might not have been as bad as the ratings suggest, but it’s also not a bullish sign. All to say…yeah, on net this film isn’t a point in Dan Lin’s favor. At this point, Netflix’s slide has been long enough—going on since February—that I’m almost tempted to lower the bar for what a “hit” is on streaming. Post-February of 2026 or so, it seems like straight-to-streaming films just haven’t hit the same heights as they did from 2022 to 2025. Before we head onto the “Quick Hits” for film, I want to shout out a fellow newsletter whose articles I’ve been loving this year, LA Material, a new LA-based news outlet. For just a highlight of my favorite articles since July... I loved this article on Ghost Town, a group on Venice that clears homeless encampments. As a Los Angeleno, obviously I adore their articles on LA parking issues. Their article on illegal parking tickets got the City Council to address the issue! Also check out their article on people parking in medians. Check out their deep dive on what went wrong with the LA Jazz Festival and how it fell apart, or what’s wrong with USC’s finances. Finally, they wrote up a voter guide on voter guides for the LA General Election. So meta! In search of a city? L.A. Material is an independent news outlet covering the people, politics, culture and glorious chaos shaping Los Angeles. L.A. Material brings you intel on the city you can’t get anywhere else. From exploring how Reddit short stories became Hollywood’s hottest commodity to reporting on the survival jobs keeping entertainment workers afloat. And answering, once and for all, why the AMC Burbank escalator is always broken. Through their newsletters, podcast, videos, events, and member community, L.A. Material is designed to help Angelenos connect to Los Angeles and each other. Sign up now for the free weekday newsletter. Quick Notes on Film Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Disclosure Day, came to Peacock on 9-Oct, and I’ll admit that, after pulling its stats, I did a pinch of a double take. As I wrote throughout my deep, deep, deep dive on summer box office/Obsession/Backrooms/IP/superheroes, oftentimes the film media discusses films as “flops” or “misses” or “hits” without clarifying what they specifically mean. Since Disclosure Day didn’t make $250 million in the US or $500 million globally, it was definitely a disappointment by Spielbergian standards, who is the highest-grossing director of all time, and arguably even more ahead in adjusted grosses. But it did make $245 million globally on a $115 million budget, so it isn’t as big of a miss as I remember. That’s still probably not enough to break even in the theatrical window, when you factor in marketing costs…but it’s close. And it grossed a lot more even in the US than some titles with about ten times more coverage. Anyways, lots of preamble to say this one only did 4.5 million hours according to Nielsen, so it did make the charts, but on the low end. Here’s how it stacks up to other Peacock titles: Apple TV (née +) followed up their “success for them” Mayday with Matchbox The Movie. This one doesn’t look like a success even for them, but at least it’s not a miss. Apple/Skydance clearly tried to take advantage of the success of Barbie at the box office—let’s greenlight all the toy properties!!!—but of course, this didn’t make it to theaters. And it stars John Cena, who, as I argued earlier this summer, NEEDS to get his movies back in theaters. Anyways, this one has mixed-to-bad numbers. It missed the Samba TV and Nielsen charts in its first week, but did make Luminate with 7.1 million hours. That’s just enough to not be an outright miss, and about half what Mayday did earlier this summer. Speaking of Apple Studio’s Mayday, it ended up lasting five weeks on Luminate, which isn’t bad for Apple TV. On Nielsen, it had a three-week run, racking up 13.5 million hours total. Again, like Matchbox, the issue is the budget; I doubt that this viewership earned enough to justify that budget. Also, to be clear, neither of these films are “midflicks”; both should have gone to theaters. Toy Story 5 is not hanging around on the streaming charts on Disney+, so it’s not as leggy as either Zootopia 2 or Moana 2, and definitely not in the same class as Encanto. (It did make all the money at the box office, so Disney is going to be fine…) The Breadwinner on Netflix (from Sony) is down to 3.9 million hours in its third week. It only lasted for one week on the Samba TV charts. Netflix’s Doing Life had a smaller-than-normal binge release curve bounce, only going to 7.1 million hours from 6.0 to start, but it made Samba TV at fifth place in its second week. The Netflix documentary, The Widower: Til’ Death Do Us Part, also had a small binge release curve bounce to 6.5 million hours, but did make a second week on Samba TV. Meanwhile, Netflix’s Unabomber fell off after two weeks on Nielsen—which is not great at all—and Demon Slayer fell off after just one week. Over on Luminate, the two smaller titles The Swan: Behind the Mirror and Kill. Bury. Print both fell out of the Luminate top ten charts. The story of library film at the first of the month is the arrival of the Ice Age films on Netflix. Now, here’s a small example of optimizing your library that even Netflix could do better. Say you want to rent/license a new film series from Disney**.** A streamer could pay a big paycheck and then drop each Ice Age film on the exact same day of the month, the fourth of October. That’s one choice. In contrast, the streamer could have released each film one week apart, and make each one a mini-event for folks watching Ice Age films. Or even roll them out monthly. Netflix opted for the former strategy, and as a result, only three of the films made the Nielsen charts this week. The “Miss of the Week” goes to Tubi’s YA-ish horror film_, R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2_, which didn’t even make the Luminate charts like Tubi films usually do, or, should I say, “used to”? Tubi films, most of which are straight-to-streaming, used to reliably make the Luminate film charts (which only covers straight-to-streaming films), but a Tubi film hasn’t made it since August. The first Pumpkinhead got 1.4 million hours last year according to Luminate. As I wrote about this film before, it seems to be a bit muddled in terms of age: too scary for young kids but probably not scary enough for older kids. Speaking of Luminate, Netflix’s latest doc about a comic (expect more docs about comedians all month), Who Is Martin Mull?, flopped, getting just 200K and 700K hours according to Luminate. Three other film/special misses belonged to Hulu, including a standup special, Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself, Neon’s latest horror film, Hokum, which made $17 million in the US, and a Family Guy Halloween special. (That last one was only 22 minutes, so it’s not a surprise it missed.) Finally, another Netflix standup special missed the charts, Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying missed too. I can confirm last week’s misses, most notably Paramount+’s Jackass: Best and Last, MUBI’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and HBO Max’s Evil Dead Burn. Television - I Can’t Visualize Nothing: The Kardashians Story Normally, in the mini-dive essays that open the Streaming Ratings Report, I focus on shows that do well or, at the very least, make the charts. Why? Because as I’ve said time and again, I can’t visualize nothing like, say, the Kardashians’ TV shows. Here’s the TV debuts chart for this week with a missing spot for The Kardashians, whose eighth season just landed on Hulu:
Stan Wawrinka’s Remarkable Career Comes to an End
When the chair umpire called game, set and match to signal the end of day one at this year’s ATP 500 event in Basel, it also signaled the end of the career of one of the truly iconic tennis players of all time, as Stan Wawrinka had played his final career point. A three-time Major …
See who attended Cock & Bull grand opening in Sarasota
See who attended Cock & Bull's grand opening in Sarasota. The bar and live music venue now features Smokin' Momma Lora's BBQ and a renovated stage.
iPhone Duo memes are taking over as users report cracked screens
Social media is buzzing with memes over the iPhone Duo's T-shaped screen cracks, costly price point, and how it is made to be a distraction.
iPhone Duo memes are taking over as users report cracked screens
Social media is buzzing with memes over the iPhone Duo's T-shaped screen cracks, costly price point, and how it is made to be a distraction.
Secret Service checks Portland businesses for skimming devices, shares tips to spot them
Secret Service agents spent two days checking Portland-area card readers and educating businesses about skimming devices as part of a multistate fraud-prevention effort.
Resident Evil Executive Producer Says the Series' Story Could End 'In the Next 10 Years'
In an interview with Yahoo Japan, executive producer Jun Takeuchi outlined Capcom’s plans for its flagship horror franchise, revealing that its encompassing narrative has a definite conclusion — and that end could come shockingly soon.
Banijay & Don’t Tell Comedy Strike Strategic Partnership
EXCLUSIVE: Banijay America has made a strategic move into creator-led comedy through a partnership with Don’t Tell Comedy, one of the fastest-growing stand-up brands in the United States. Together wit...
Modern Warfare 4 Sparks Widespread Debate About Lack Of Reviews For Some Xbox Games
Nearly all the reviews were on PS5 and PC
Ravens Release Ex-Steelers Running Back
A former running back of the Pittsburgh Steelers is looking for a new home.
How are political campaign ads influencing Michigan voters? Expert weighs in.
The Woods gets green light: Homewood approves new golf entertainment venue
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBMA) — A new golf-themed entertainment destination is one step closer to becoming reality in West Homewood after the City Council approved the
Clerk says ‘business as usual’ as election monitors visit Fayette County
Federal election monitors to observe Election Day in Fayette County
Free parking, discounts as Caesars Entertainment courts Las Vegas locals
Caesars Entertainment made a grand gesture to locals on Tuesday, extending free parking at its Las Vegas properties to all hours from Oct. 31 through Dec. 26, along with 25% off drink and dining experiences including Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Matteo Lambertini: Celebrating Science, Collaboration, and Progress in Oncology at ESMO 2026
Matteo Lambertini: Celebrating Science, Collaboration, and Progress in Oncology at ESMO 2026 / cancer, ESMO2026, ESMO26, Matteo Lambertini, OncoDaily, Oncology
Libertarians could siphon Republican support in the fight for control of the U.S. Senate
Third-party Libertarian candidates threaten to siphon votes from Republicans in competitive states and could imperil the party's chances of holding its narrow majority over Democrats.
It Took Mass Effect Fans Less Than 15 Minutes To Crowdfund Billboards Outside EA's Offices And The Game Awards
The #SaveMassEffect campaign is rallying to be heard in places EA can’t avoid
Ryan Mackenzie’s campaign issues cease and desist over Bob Brooks mental health bill campaign ad; Brooks stands by ad claims
Rep. Ryan Mackenzie’s legal team is calling on his opponent, Bob Brooks, to pull a campaign ad that Mackenzie asserts is false and defamatory.
Why Crypto Still Has Little Power in Latin American’s Politics and Elections
Millions use crypto across Latin America, yet the industry struggles to influence elections and policy. Why hasn't adoption translated into political power?
Wendler Inc. transitions to 100% employee ownership
Cedar Rapids-based heavy civil construction firm Wendler Inc. has transitioned to 100% employee ownership through the establishment of an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), giving nearly 150 employees an ownership stake in the company. The transition follows a period of growth for Wendler, which has roughly doubled its annual construction volume since 2021. In 2025,…
Fans Angry with Lack of Messaging from Florida State
Florida State football has been losers for two and half seasons. The fans have had enough.
Rays Reveal Revamped World Series Game 4 Lineup vs. Brewers
Facing a 3-0 deficit, Tampa Bay Rays' Kevin Cash shakes up his roster to avoid a World Series sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers.
7 Health Issues On The Ballot In The 2026 Midterms
A doctor writes a guide to the seven health issues voters care about most in the 2026 midterms, from health costs and ACA premiums to Medicaid, fraud and abortion.
Federal Reserve to announce decision on interest rates ahead of midterms
During an appearance earlier this month, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh was coy about which way the decision might go.
A Brief History of Democrats Flipping Southern US Senate Seats
Democrats could flip U.S. Senate seats in two southern states for just the second time since the mid-1980s.
Matthew Golden misses practice again
Matthew Golden may end up missing Week 8 for the Packers.
4 Powerful Android Tablets To Buy Instead Of The New OLED iPad Mini
Apple's new OLED iPad Mini is available for purchase soon, but here are four very powerful Android tablets that you might want to consider buying instead.
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Reports Q3 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -408.33% and -1.38%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
USA TODAY Sports Super 10 California high school flag football rankings, Week 10
Here’s a look at USA TODAY Sports latest Super 10 flag football rankings for the state of California.
Neonatal intensive care unit at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center to open Saturday
Beginning Saturday, parents with babies born at 32 weeks and above in Lancaster County will have another choice of hospitals as Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center’s three-bed level II
Anti-Israel political ad sparks backlash, accusations of antisemitism
Republican Jewish Coalition National Political Director Sam Markstein says the pro-Abdul El-Sayed ad is "rage bait."
Former Texas health official resigns from top CDC leadership role just months after joining
Dr. Jennifer Shuford was tapped by President Trump to serve as the agency's deputy director and chief medical officer.
Bucs Rookie Named Biggest Offseason Addition Through Seven Weeks
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers struck gold with their second-round selection in this past draft, with linebacker Josiah Trotter serving as head coach Todd Bowles' best defender. As the team gets back into the playoff picture, his production will be expected to continue.
O’Hare’s massive restaurant and retail shake-up nears decision time
The retail and food and beverage contracts add up to the largest domestic concession opportunity ever put out for bid by a U.S. airport.
Discord Messages in Discoverable Servers Will Soon Be Searchable on Google
Over the last decade, Discord has become the de facto community space for gaming, and there are a lot of huge servers out there that you can find by scrolling through its public servers page. But starting on November 16, some messages in these huge servers will be viewable from Google.
FSU falls in new USA TODAY Sports' college football re-rank
In the newest USA TODAY Sports re-rank of all 138 FBS teams, Florida State checked in at No. 54, the 10th best in the ACC.
Google's Android Registered App Stores program launches Dec. 1, applications now open
Easier app installs are coming to third-party stores, pending Google's stamp of approval.
FSU Health informatics researcher named fellow of American College of Medical Informatics
Florida State University Professor Zhe He has been elected a fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI), one of the highest professional
The booming business of Indiana football
The first-ever top-five football clash at Memorial Stadium underscored a reality that speaks to Indiana's improbable rise in football: No one had planned for any of this.
Predicting Angels' Actual Free-Agency Plan Might Be Impossible
Holes are abundant on the Los Angeles Angels' roster, but there's also the uncertainty of new ownership and a looming lockout to consider as MLB's free-agent market prepares to open.
Charles schools looks at including a data science program for CTE
There were about 32% of high school graduates who completed Career and Technical Education programs during the 2024-2025 school year, and 34.5% completed the program last school year.
Spacewalk Preps, Robotics Jobs, and Science Duties Fill Tuesday Schedule
Spacewalking tools and a pair of robotics jobs topped Tuesday’s schedule aboard the International Space Station. The Expedition 75 crew members also kept up their scientific duties configuring botany research hardware and setting up advanced Earth observation gear.
WV contributes federal health funds to breast cancer screenings, substance abuse recovery, more
The state of West Virginia will contribute millions of federal health dollars to help those in substance abuse recovery return to work, expand breast cancer screenings and more, Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s office has announced recently.
Confirmed: Arsenal Starting XI vs. Fleetwood Town
Mikel Arteta has named a much changed side from Saturday's win against Everton as his Arsenal team travel to Highbury, looking to avoid an unlikely cup upset on the North West coast against Fleetwood Town.
Share your views in 2026 Wisconsin Business Energy Pulse survey
BizTimes Media is asking readers to share their views on the energy landscape in the region as part of our 2026 Wisconsin Business Energy Pulse survey.
NC State Health Plan reaches deal with Atrium Health, but using WakeMed will still cost more
The NC State Health Plan, which covers state employees, teachers, retirees and beneficiaries, reaches a cost agreement with Atrium Health.
Health and estate planning for metro Atlanta seniors
Did we mention there were emotional support llamas at the Aging in Atlanta event?
Republicans laud feds for awarding Florida $193.7M for rural healthcare
Florida has been awarded $193.7 million in federal funds to support telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, pharmacy services, diagnostic kiosks, and community paramedicine for rural areas in Florida, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced. The grant is $5 million-plus more than the DeSantis administration had previously announced it was requesting. The money is made […]
When does “High Potential” season 3 premiere? All about its Super Bowl special and cast shakeup
The cases aren’t closed... yet.
Live Nation Entertainment: Buy The Dip - Strong Q3 2026 Results Expected
Live Nation Entertainment remains a 'Buy' as concert demand and profitability momentum continue into Q3 2026. Click to read my full update on the LYV stock.
Canadian firm buys discounted Evanston office building
A venture of Amcor Holdings paid $11.5 million for the 10-story building, a 64% markdown from its sale price eight years ago.
BioScience issue details challenges and future goals for One Health framework
The health of humans, wildlife, and the environment are inextricably linked, and a new article in the journal BioScience outlines what it will take to address that reality.
Someone just got the Switch 2's Mario Kart World running on a Mac, and Nintendo probably isn't thrilled
The game is still a bit of a mess, but it seems very playable.
Chicago mayoral election 2027: Who are the candidates so far?
CHICAGO — The next Chicago mayoral election will be held Feb. 23, 2027. Fourteen candidates filed on the last day for 2027 hopefuls to turn in their nominating petitions, as
Week 8 fantasy defense rankings: Top DST streamers, starts
The Denver Broncos will look to follow last week's blueprint to stop the Kansas City Chiefs offense. They're this week's No. 2-ranked DST unit.