Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles within the first half of an NFL soccer recreation in opposition to the New York Jets in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photograph/Gene J. Puskar)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A dominant protection. An offense closely reliant on a operating recreation. A gentle begin to a season brimming with promise tinged by uncertainty at quarterback.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been right here earlier than. Even when Mike Tomlin and Russell Wilson haven’t.

Fifty years in the past, the unique “Metal Curtain” protection led by Joe Greene was in its prime. Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier offered a one-two punch within the backfield. Rookie extensive receivers Lynn Swann and John Stallworth have been the downfield threats the passing recreation so desperately lacked.

But one thing was off. Coach Chuck Noll may really feel it at the same time as Pittsburgh went 4-1-1 over the opening six weeks. Joe Gilliam, who began in Week 1 after Terry Bradshaw was injured late within the preseason, threw 4 touchdowns in opposition to eight interceptions throughout these first half-dozen video games, main Noll to show again to Bradshaw and even take a glimpse at third-stringer Terry Hanratty.

The fixed jockeying on the recreation’s most essential place may have divided the workforce. In some methods, it did. Greene grew so pissed off late within the season following a loss to the Houston Oilers that he cleaned out his locker in a huff solely to have extensive receivers coach Lionel Taylor speak him out of quitting.

Bradshaw ultimately settled in and the season ended with the Steelers profitable the franchise’s first Tremendous Bowl.

Wanting again, Swann doesn’t linger on the bumpy highway Pittsburgh took to the highest, solely the vacation spot. Requested throughout a Fiftieth-anniversary celebration of the 1974 workforce on Sunday evening simply hours earlier than Wilson guided the Steelers to a surprisingly straightforward 37-15 win over the New York Jets that pushed Pittsburgh to 5-2 what he remembers in regards to the turbulent season 5 many years in the past, the Corridor of Famer simply smiled.

“Chuck was going to do what Chuck was going to do,” Swann mentioned. “As gamers, we knew we simply needed to do our jobs for whoever the quarterback was. I caught my first profession landing go from Joe. I used to be with Joe identical to I used to be nice with Terry or (Hanratty).”

Standing contained in the Acrisure Stadium locker room simply after Sunday evening turned to early Monday morning, inside linebacker Patrick Queen echoed an identical thought when speaking about Wilson and backup-turned-starter-turned backup Justin Fields.

“Now we have obtained lots of religion in each of these guys,” Queen mentioned. “Justin did an incredible job and now Russ has are available and accomplished an incredible job. We all know whoever we’ve again there, they’re going to provide us an opportunity to win.”

Possibly, however Wilson’s efficiency in his first regular-season recreation in 10 months confirmed a glimpse of what Tomlin and first-year offensive coordinator Arthur Smith imagine the Steelers could be.

Wilson accomplished 16 of 29 passes for 264 yards, throwing for 2 scores and operating for one more. Large receiver George Pickens completed with 5 receptions for 111 yards and his first landing of the season. Working again Najee Harris topped 100 yards for a second straight week and the Steelers went over 30 factors in consecutive video games for the primary time since 2020.

Immediately, all of the exterior angst about Wilson’s return from a calf damage disrupting regardless of the Steelers believed they have been constructing with Fields disappeared.

Humorous how profitable convincingly does that.

“We’re having enjoyable enjoying ball,” Wilson mentioned. “We’re having enjoyable going to apply. We’re having enjoyable being round each other and Coach Tomlin believes in all of us.”

His 35-year-old quarterback maybe most of all.

What’s working

Growing what Tomlin calls a “block tradition.”

The Steelers obtained their palms on a kick for a 3rd straight recreation when defensive sort out Dean Lowry deflected Greg Zeurlein’s 35-yard field-goal try late within the third quarter that will have drawn the Jets inside 5. The offense drove 75 yards for a landing on the following possession to place the sport out of attain.

“We’ve obtained lots of guys who put lots of efforts into the strategies which might be required to ship (blocked kicks),” Tomlin mentioned. “So I’m appreciative of that, it’s fairly superior, and it’s important.”

What wants assist

The sluggish begins stay a difficulty. The Steelers have one first-quarter landing by seven video games. For a workforce that prefers to leap out in entrance and let the protection do the remainder, falling behind commonly in opposition to groups with playoff aspirations — corresponding to most of their opponents within the second half of the season — is enjoying with hearth.

Fill up

Beanie Bishop was presupposed to be a fill-in at slot nook till Cam Sutton comes off the suspended listing in early November. The undrafted rookie free agent’s fearlessness and playmaking in Sutton’s absence — capped by the primary two interceptions of Bishop’s profession on Sunday evening in opposition to Aaron Rodgers, each of which arrange touchdowns — means he has seemingly carved out a task for himself in some capability even after Sutton returns.

Inventory down

Tomlin’s critics. The NFL’s longest-tenured coach may have performed it protected and caught with Fields contemplating how solidly the Fields had carried out whereas filling in.

But Tomlin understands his offense wants to achieve one other gear if it desires to be a professional contender within the AFC.

Whereas loads of work stays to be accomplished, the victory over the Jets offered a stable basis Tomlin expects his workforce to construct on.

Accidents

Defensive sort out Montravius Adams left within the first half with a knee damage. Cornerback Donte Jackson injured his shoulder within the second quarter.

Key quantity

201 — video games performed by longtime defensive sort out Cam Heyward, tied with Corridor of Fame cornerback Donnie Shell for essentially the most by a defensive participant in franchise historical past.

Subsequent steps

Attempt to full their sweep of the Massive Apple (OK, northern New Jersey) when the struggling New York Giants (2-5) go to for “Monday Evening Soccer” on Oct. 28.

AS IT HAPPENED

After a busy day of motion on Saturday – that includes an exciting return for the Dash, adopted by an eventful qualifying session through which Norris clinched pole – the attentions of the paddock switched to race day on the Circuit of The Americas, with everyone readying themselves for the 56-lap United States Grand Prix.

A couple of alterations had been made to the beginning order since qualifying; Mercedes confirmed that Russell would begin from the pit lane after adjustments had been made to his W15 below parc ferme situations following his heavy Q3 crash, whereas Lawson lined up on the again on account of taking over new energy unit elements and Zhou was 18th after a five-place grid penalty.

The drivers had been greeted by heat and sunny situations as the beginning neared and, when the tyre blankets got here off because the automobiles assembled on the grid, it was confirmed that many of the pack had opted for medium rubber, with simply the Mercedes duo, Stroll, Colapinto and Lawson beginning on the laborious.

Just some minutes later, the lights went out and Norris appeared to initially have had the higher getaway than Verstappen however, after the title contenders went side-by-side into Flip 1, Norris was pushed extensive which in the end allowed Leclerc to slide by into the lead from Verstappen, whereas Sainz put himself into third forward of Norris.

Having appeared racy throughout Saturday, Sainz appeared to be in related temper because the Spaniard appeared to discover a well past Verstappen into Flip 12. Whereas the Dutchman had a large second, he returned to the monitor nonetheless in entrance of the Ferrari. Additional again, Hamilton had labored his means as much as P12 whereas Ocon had dropped to the again following a first-lap tangle with Albon.

AUSTIN, Texas – No. 7 Texas Volleyball outlasted Georgia in 4 units, 23-25, 25-19, 25-20, 25-18, at Gregory Gymnasium on Sunday.

The Longhorns (12-3, 7-0) completed with a season-high 16 whole blocks, led by one other career-high 11 from Marianna Singletary. Texas additionally tied a season-high with eight service aces, led by three from Devin Kahahawai.

Madisen Skinner completed with a team-high 12 kills, whereas Jenna Wenaas posted a double-double of 11 kills and 10 digs. Kahahawai completed with 10 kills, to go along with her three aces and 7 whole blocks.

Singletary posted her second profession double-digit block match with a profession excessive 11 whole blocks and added seven kills on simply 10 swings. She tied her profession excessive with 9 block assists. 

The Longhorns jumped out to a quick begin within the first set with a pair of 5-0 runs to seize a 20-10 lead. Georgia then stormed all the way in which again to win the set, happening a 15-3 run to win it 25-23. 

Texas received out to a different huge lead within the second set however this time the Longhorns held on for a 25-19 win. The Longhorns hit .407 within the second set and held the Bulldogs to a .133 proportion.

Georgia led practically all the third set and held a 20-18 lead earlier than Texas completed the set on a 7-0 run to take a 2-1 lead within the match. The Longhorns had six whole blocks within the third set to carry off the Bulldogs.

The Longhorns have been in a position to shut out the match with a 25-18 win within the fourth set. The set was knotted at 14-all earlier than Texas put the match away with an 11-4 run. 

Texas will proceed its five-match homestand towards Texas A&M on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
 

The Los Angeles Chargers will attempt to win their second sport in a row once they battle the Arizona Cardinals as a part of a Monday Evening Soccer doubleheader. Los Angeles is coming off a 23-16 win at Denver final week, whereas Arizona dropped a 34-13 determination at Inexperienced Bay. The Chargers (3-2), who’re second within the AFC West, are 1-0 in opposition to NFC opponents this season. The Cardinals (2-4), who’re third within the NFC West, have misplaced three of their final 4 video games.

Kickoff from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., is about for 9 p.m. ET. Los Angeles is a one-point favourite within the newest Chargers vs. Cardinals odds through SportsLine Consensus, whereas the over/beneath for whole factors scored is 44. The Chargers are -117 money-line favorites (threat $117 to win $100), whereas the Cardinals are +102 underdogs. Earlier than making any Cardinals vs. Chargers picks or predictions, be sure to take a look at the NFL predictions and betting recommendation from the SportsLine knowledgeable R.J. White, contemplating his mastery of picks involving the Los Angeles Chargers.

White, a Fantasy and playing editor for CBS Sports activities, persistently crushes against-the-spread picks and has gone 643-543-34 on his ATS betting picks from 2017-23, which returned greater than $4,600 to $100 gamers. He additionally went 101-84-4 (+1366) on all NFL unfold picks final season. White additionally has a powerful learn on the Chargers. He’s an impressive 32-15-2 (+1633) on his final 49 picks in video games involving the Los Angeles Chargers. Anybody who has adopted him on sportsbooks and betting apps is manner up.

Now, White has locked in on Chargers vs. Cardinals and simply revealed his coveted NFL picks and predictions. You’ll be able to head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Listed here are a number of NFL odds and NFL betting traces for Chargers vs. Cardinals:

• Chargers vs. Cardinals unfold: Los Angeles -1
• Chargers vs. Cardinals over/beneath: 44 factors
• Chargers vs. Cardinals cash line: Los Angeles -117, Arizona +102
• LAC: Chargers have hit the third-quarter sport whole beneath in 15 of their final 18 video games (+12.25 models)
• ARI: Cardinals have hit the second-half cash line in six of their final eight video games (+7.10 models)
• Chargers vs. Cardinals picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why the Chargers can cowl

Quarterback Justin Herbert powers the Los Angeles offense. In 5 video games, he has accomplished 80 of 125 passes (64%) for 815 yards and 6 touchdowns. He has been intercepted simply as soon as, and has a 95.3 ranking. He has thrown not less than one landing cross in every sport this season, together with two in a 26-3 win at Carolina on Sept. 15. In final week’s victory at Denver, he accomplished 21 of 34 passes (61.8%) for 237 yards and one landing.

Operating again J.Okay. Dobbins is the Chargers’ high weapon within the operating sport. He leads the staff with 81 carries for 438 yards (5.4 common) and three touchdowns. He has 4 explosive performs of 20 yards or extra, together with a protracted of 61 yards. He has rushed for 100 or extra yards in two video games, together with a season-high 135 yards on 10 carries and one landing in a 22-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 8. See who to again at SportsLine.

Why the Cardinals can cowl

Quarterback Kyler Murray is off to a stable begin to the season. In six video games, he has accomplished 116 of 170 passes (68.2%) for 1,186 yards and eight touchdowns with two interceptions and a 98.8 ranking. He’s additionally the Cardinals’ second-leading rusher, carrying 30 occasions for 261 yards (8.7 common) and one landing. He has had 4 explosive performs of 20 or extra yards, together with a protracted of fifty yards.

Operating again James Conner powers the speeding assault. He has carried 90 occasions for 403 yards (4.5 common) and three touchdowns. He has three explosive performs, together with a protracted of twenty-two yards, and has transformed 28 first downs. Conner has rushed for 100 or extra yards twice this season, together with 21 carries for 122 yards and one landing in a 41-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 15. See who to again at SportsLine.

How one can make Chargers vs. Cardinals picks

White has analyzed Chargers vs. Cardinals from each doable angle. He is leaning Over the overall and has additionally found a vital X-factor that has him leaping throughout one aspect of the unfold. Discover out what it’s, and which staff to again, at SportsLine. 

So who wins Cardinals vs. Chargers on Monday Evening Soccer, and what vital x-factor makes one aspect of the unfold hit onerous? Go to SportsLine now to see which aspect of the Cardinals vs. Chargers unfold to again, all from the knowledgeable who’s 32-15 on picks involving Los Angeles, and discover out.

For his fourth time internet hosting “Saturday Night time Stay” (final time was in 2015), Michael Keaton proved a grounding presence in a number of sketches. That’s not shocking on condition that at one time, he was one of many world’s hottest comedic movie actors — you would argue that he and “SNL” alum Eddie Murphy dominated film comedies of the Nineteen Eighties.

However that comedic sturdiness — Keaton doesn’t break character and he’s nonetheless bought crack timing and line deliveries — felt prefer it was on the again burner in an episode that didn’t appear to profit from Keaton’s abilities. After a monologue through which a couple of forged members have been dressed as considered one of his iconic characters, Beetlejuice, Keaton performed a cookie maker with a zombie-eye cookie that appears like a breast, a father whose son unwisely performs the track “Hey, Soul Sister” about his proposed interracial marriage, and a canceled Lyft driver roped right into a reside Uber-car recreation present.

It’s not that the sketches weren’t humorous. It’s that a lot of the items, plus a late-in-the-show restaurant sketch about misplaced love, didn’t actually permit Keaton to create memorable new characters. In truth, they appeared to make use of his dramatic-acting gear extra, like when he performed a tragic skydiving teacher within the first new Please Don’t Destroy video sketch of the season.

The exception to the drama-or-sidekick drawback was a sketch through which Keaton performed the stunt motion coordinator for a “Halloween” film through which he makes Michael Myers transfer like a contemporary dancer as an alternative of a serial killer. However the sketch was one joke stretched too lengthy, regardless of Keaton’s efficiency.

Musical visitor Billie Eilish carried out “Birds of a Feather” and “Wildflower” along with her band, together with her also-famous brother, Finneas.

For the fourth week in a row, visitor stars Maya Rudolph and Dana Carvey returned to reprise their roles, a number of instances, as Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden. However this time, Alec Baldwin, who used to painting former President Trump on “SNL,” was right here to play Bret Baier of Fox Information in a takedown of his interview with Harris this week. Baldwin as Baier interrupted Harris often, suggesting he’ll solely let her end when he goes to mattress. Kamala took interview breaks to show to a telephone digital camera and make fast TikTok spots (“See how I don’t let males interrupt my solutions? Very demure, very aware.”). Harris countered claims she will be able to’t deal with immigration cartels by saying, “If I used to be in ‘Breaking Unhealthy,’ it might have resulted in three episodes,” and complained that clips of Trump (James Austin Johnson) and Biden have been being performed out of context. And far hay was made out of Trump taking part in music for 40 minutes at a city corridor — Harris factors out that it appeared to be filled with homosexual anthems resembling “Y.M.C.A.” and “It’s Raining Males.” “Does he not hearken to the lyrics?” she requested.

Keaton celebrated the fiftieth season of “SNL” by mentioning that when the present started, he was a manufacturing assistant on “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.” What did they’ve in frequent? “A lot of puppets, tons of cocaine,” he joked. When he introduced up the phenomenon of grown males carrying Beetlejuice costumes for Halloween, he was joined by Mike Day and Andy Samberg (“The writers couldn’t jam Doug Emhoff into the opening.”), every in full ‘Juice costumes and hamming it up with their impression. Sarah Sherman, who is usually wearing vivid colours, wore a striped black-and-white go well with for the monologue, however stated it wasn’t a dressing up. After a lot prodding, Keaton lastly carried out the voice of Beetlejuice, however solely to say, “We’ve bought an amazing present!”

Finest sketch of the night time: This Store TV cookie is solely the breast

The Store TV sketches are reliably humorous as a result of the premise is strong: An artisan goes on to promote a product alongside hosts Rhett and Lindy, performed by Day and Heidi Gardner, however the product is at all times formed like genitalia or is unsuitable for TV not directly. Final time, Adam Driver had a naughty Santa chocolate; this time it’s Keaton as a baker who’s made a Halloween zombie eyeball cookie that appears precisely like a girl’s breast, full with a crimson velvet nipple middle. As Day and Gardner battle to maintain the present on observe, viewers calling in ask questions like, “Is the cookie obtainable in several ethnicities?”

Additionally good: TikTok’s algorithm, however as an ‘SNL’ sketch

“SNL” has completed this one earlier than, too, in 2021, however it works simply as nicely once more: a random assortment of TikTok moments on somebody’s smartphone. It’s loads of jokes in a brief period of time, some very topical. Harris, Rudolph and Eilish all seem as individuals subjected to dangerous singing from Bowen Yang as influencer Harry Daniels. Carvey returns as Biden on a steadiness board whereas Ego Nwodim performs a girl with many, many complaints about her native Chili’s restaurant. Bethenny Frankel, a tradwife, a person gradual dancing along with his cat, and “Name Her Daddy” podcast host Alex Cooper make appearances within the mock TikTok clips. Sadly, the individual viewing the movies misses the start of their son, as we study from a textual content message.

‘Weekend Replace’ winner: Emil Wakim says Christian Arabs are virtually French

Sarah Sherman returned to speak about what’s lacking within the Victoria’s Secret Vogue Present, together with contaminated stomach button rings and diapers, however Emil Wakim received the week by discussing what it’s wish to be each Arab and Christian. Wakim, one of many season’s new featured forged members, had an opportunity to introduce himself to the “SNL” viewers by speaking about how his Lebanese immigrant father was so successful that he’s now a Republican. Wakim scored with jokes about how rigidity in any room drops when he tells individuals he’s a Christian Arab (together with in Studio 8H). Wakim stated that his father at all times instructed him that his household is extra European than Center Japanese in its beliefs, and that they’re just about French. (The French, Wakim urged, would strongly disagree.) Wakim added that Christian Arabs are simply, “Bushy, sweaty, passionate guys … a Greek you’re kinda afraid of.”

Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season ends with the Los Angeles Chargers touring to State Farm Stadium to tackle the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Evening Soccer.

This is what it is advisable learn about methods to watch the Chargers vs. the Cardinals, the NFL Week 7 schedule and extra.

What time does the Chargers-Cardinals Monday Evening Soccer sport begin for NFL Week 7?

The Los Angeles Chargers and Arizona Cardinals will play at 9 p.m. ET Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.

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The Los Angeles Chargers and Arizona Cardinals will air on ESPN+ at 9 p.m. ET Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.

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Michael Keaton returned to host Saturday Evening Reside with musical visitor Billie Eilish. The night time felt considerably lackluster after Arianna Grande’s high-energy and viral moment-producing present final week. Keaton was underused this week, which is a disgrace since he has been an iconic host prior to now.

Keaton first hosted in 1982 in the course of the Halloween episode of season 8. He returned in 1992 in season 18 and once more in 2015 for season 40, making him a little bit of a internet hosting veteran. Final night time’s musical visitor was additionally not a stranger to the present. Eilish first appeared as a musical visitor on SNL in 2019 on the season 45 premiere. She returned to each host and musical visitor throughout season 47 in 2021. She returned once more because the musical visitor on season 49. Final night time, Eilish sang “Birds of a Feather” and “Wildflower” from her album Hit Me Laborious and Comfortable. Whereas her expertise makes each performances nicely value a watch, the surreal opening and projected sky for “Birds of a Feather” elevates the efficiency and is simply so cool.

Chilly Open

This week introduced one other political Chilly Open, which solely is sensible this near the election. It spoofs Kamala Harris’s interview on Fox Information and could be very near the Bret Baier-led interview earlier this week. This sketch has some glorious one-liners, and Maya Rudolph’s Kamala impression is at all times a masterclass, however total, the sketch drags a bit. Most of SNL’s political impressions are spectacular; nonetheless, this sketch introduces Alec Baldwin as Baier. Whereas he’s a favourite of the present, he doesn’t appear to be the only option for the character and he isn’t as plausible within the function as the opposite gamers within the sketch.

Monologue

The monologue this week felt brief. Whereas Keaton began by recounting a narrative about being a PA on Mr. Rogers’s Neighborhood within the Nineteen Seventies, he was shortly interrupted by Mikey Day after which Andy Samberg dressed as Beetlejuice. They attempt to strain him to do the impression with them, which is cute. Nonetheless, the massive situation with that is that SNL did a really related bit when he hosted in 2015. On the time, Taran Killam and Bobby Moynihan pressured him by means of tune to do Batman and Beetlejuice impressions.

In some methods, a Beetlejuice impression monologue makes extra sense in 2024 after the discharge of the long-awaited sequel Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice than it did in 2015, however the two monologues simply really feel like they’re making the identical joke. And the 2015 model does it higher. Additionally having Andy Samberg (who has been taking part in Doug Emhoff within the chilly opens) come out as an alternative of Baldwin appears like a missed alternative for a Beetlejuice-themed joke.

Store TV

Whereas some jokes don’t land, this sketch’s premise is de facto enjoyable. The sketch follows a QVC-type present that goes awry when the Halloween cookies a bunch is promoting appear like one thing naughty. A spotlight of the sketch is the virtually swishy southern accents of the hosts that basically construct the characters shortly. The viewers appears like they’ve seen these folks earlier than nearly immediately, which is an asset.

Skydiving

Please Don’t Destroy sketches at all times really feel amongst this system’s most ingenious and freshest sketches. This sketch about skydiving instructors getting a foul feeling in regards to the leap is not any totally different. It’s humorous and tight and in addition, surprisingly, actually showcases Keaton’s appearing chops.

Forbidden Romance

This sketch options Ego Nwodim and Andrew Dismukes as an interracial couple in Nineteen Fifties Detroit who deliver their dad and mom collectively. The assembly leads Dismukes to play Prepare’s “Hey Soul Sister” on a ukulele. This sketch is meant to make the viewers squirm in awkwardness, and it accomplishes that, however it doesn’t totally repay. There’s a cringe issue that works and a cringe issue that doesn’t. Nonetheless, Dismukes’ dedication is commendable.

TikTok

This sketch includes a speedy scroll by means of TikTok. The frenetic tempo helps this sketch. Not every little thing lands, however then it is just 10 to 30 seconds till the following joke. This author is considerably hooked on TikTok, and there are moments on this sketch that really feel like they’re from ages in the past on the app; nonetheless, this in all probability received’t bug much less chronically on-line folks. Sadly, on the identical time, this sketch appears tailored for the chronically on-line and accommodates some very deep cuts. A name again to final week’s Domingo sketch that has discovered virality on TikTok, a Keith Lee-esq impression and the ultimate joke are among the many highlights.

Weekend Replace

Stand-up model units from Emil Wakim and Sarah Sherman elevate this week’s Weekend Replace. Sherman’s discuss on the Victoria’s Secret vogue present goes fairly blue, however she sells it exceptionally nicely. She doesn’t miss a joke and performs off Colin Jost completely.

Wakim’s jokes about being Christian Lebanese and the Center East really feel dangerous (even when they shouldn’t.) Whereas many arab comedians have been talking for months about Gaza and the Center East, normally, they aren’t given as massive of a stage to share their views. For instance, whereas jokes about being queer in Palestine have existed in LGBTQ+ and leftist discourse for months, it appears like untrodden floor for the SNL stage. The gang’s discomfort is palpable at moments, and certainly one of his jokes even bombs. Whereas he saves it masterfully by taking part in off of Colin, you’ll be able to inform the group is on edge. Nonetheless, Wakim is a formidable standup, and this bit is nicely value watching.

Uber Recreation Present

Sherman, Bowen Yang and Nwodim ship a enjoyable sketch about conspiracy theories. All three of them ship good performances, which helps this sketch. It’s mild fare, however a superb time.

Horror Choreographer

This sketch would have been higher if it hadn’t appeared the identical week because the Store TV sketch. In each sketches, Keaton performs an effeminate man who doesn’t fairly perceive the project. Whereas this sketch is barely stronger, it suffers by coming after. Once more, Keaton disappears nicely into the character. Nonetheless, this sketch appears like a good suggestion with out sufficient course to observe by means of.

Desk Facet

The ultimate sketch of the night time is normally the most important swing. Desk Facet is bizarre however undeniably enjoyable. The sketch follows two folks as they reminisce about their previous loves over table-side guacamole. The writing is nice on this sketch and permits Heidi Gardner and Keaton to shine. It additionally ends shortly and nicely, which is usually laborious in sketch comedy.

SNL returns with host John Mulaney and musical visitor Chappell Roan on November 2.

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Les Padres de San Diego n’avaient pas le choix d’échanger Juan Soto l’hiver passé. Il ne cadrait pas dans les plans financiers du membership suite au décès de leur propriétaire et le joueur était à un an de l’autonomie.

Et même si les Padres sont sans doute satisfaits du retour obtenu contre ses companies, les Yankees sont aussi des purchasers satisfaits de la transaction.

Pourquoi? Parce que Soto a connu une saison de feu. Parce qu’il s’est levé quand Aaron Choose avait plus de misère. Parce qu’il s’est adapté au Bronx. Parce qu’il a eu de belles séries jusqu’à présent.

Mais surtout, parce qu’il a offert aux Yankees, hier, l’une des plus belles apparitions au bâton de sa carrière au plus grand second. Il a carrément propulsé son membership en Série mondiale.

Évidemment, la prochaine étape sera de gagner la Série mondiale. On y reviendra.

Mais par la suite, il faudra s’assurer que les Yankees gardent le voltigeur à lengthy terme en ville. Il est à quelques jours de l’autonomie complète et il vient clairement de donner des munitions à Scott Boras, son agent.

Et soudainement, plus personne ne parle des 440 M$ laissés sur la desk à Washington ou de son passage plus ordinaire à San Diego.

Les followers veulent le revoir. Les joueurs dans le vestiaire (Jazz Chisholm Jr. a même parlé de 700 M$) veulent conserver ses companies. Je suis sure que c’est aussi le cas de la course et du principal intéressé.

Mais avant, Soto doit se concentrer sur la Série mondiale, qui commencera vendredi.

Même s’il est jeune, Soto est l’un des trois joueurs des Yankees qui a déjà joué dans un match de Série mondiale. Les circumstances n’étaient pas les mêmes en 2019, quand il était un joueur de 20 ans pour les Nationals, mais quand même.

Cette fois, il le fait à New York. Il le fait à quelques jours de l’autonomie complète. Et il le fait en ayant toute la pression du monde sur ses épaules.

Notons qu’en 2019, il a affronté Gerrit Cole. Ce dernier était alors un membre des Astros de Houston et même s’il n’a pas gagné (les Nationals ont évidemment gagné la Série mondiale), Soto a de l’expérience.

Anthony Rizzo (Cubs, 2016) est l’autre joueur actuel des Yankees qui a déjà participé à la Série mondiale. On pourrait ajouter le gérant Aaron Boone (2003) ou Alex Verdugo, qui n’a pas joué en séries pour les Dodgers, mais qui était dans l’organisation en 2017 et 2018.

Tout ça pour dire que Soto sera bien placé pour aider les Yankees, qui ont raté les séries en 2023, à tenter de gagner la Série mondiale. Il pourra aider les Anthony Volpe et autres jeunes du membership à se calmer pour bien performer. En fait, pas il pourra : il devra.

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