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November 7, 2022
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Tom Brady Sets Career Milestone with 100K Passing Yards

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have had a bit of an up-and-down season, but Sunday marked a day to celebrate. Tom Brady surpassed yet another career milestone, as he eclipsed 100,000 passing yards in the team’s 16-13 win over the Rams. The moment came in the second quarter, as he tossed a 15-yard pass to Leonard Fournette. However, the excitement for Brady came much later, as he led the team on a game-winning final drive. The win put an end to a three-game losing streak for the Bucs, who are tied with the Falcons for the top spot in the NFC South at 4-5.

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Spotify Unlocks New Feature for Artists to Thank Fans

Spotify Wrapped season is nearly upon us. The wildly popular end-of-year feature offers users a mirror of their listening habits – and unveils everyone’s guilty pleasures. This year, the streaming service announced that it will enable a new feature that will allow artists to record a personal message to share with their fans.

Fenway Sports Group Fields Offers for Liverpool

It appears that Liverpool is in the market for new ownership. Fenway Sports Group released a statement on Monday, in which they revealed that they had recently fielded interest from a third party and would begin to explore the option of selling the team. The group concluded the statement, saying “FSG remains fully committed to the success of Liverpool, both on and off the pitch.”

Atlanta Falcons Honor Takeoff with Heartfelt Stadium Tribute

RIP Takeoff. The 28-year-old Migos rapper was killed in Houston last week outside of a bowling alley, where he had attended a private party. His hometown football team, the Atlanta Falcons, honored his legacy with a pre-game presentation at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Supreme and the Yankees Team up for Capsule Collection

New York or nowhere. Legendary streetwear brand Supreme is teaming up with the New York Yankees for another coveted capsule collection. This edition features a leather varsity jacket, paired sweatsuit, and a classic New Era fitted cap, each of which comes in three colorways. The collab drops on Nov. 10 and follows the success of past collections.

Edwin Díaz Inks Record-setting 5-Year, $102M Contract with the Mets

The trumpets are staying in Queens. Edwin Díaz signed a 5-year, $102 million contract with the Mets. He closed out the season with 32 saves and an ERA of 1.31.  The sturdy reliever became a sensation this season due, in part, to his epic walk-out song, Narcos. The new contract makes Diaz the highest-paid reliever in the MLB, according to Spotrac.