The Big Lead's Roundup: A Halloween prank, World Series fallout and Week 9 of the NFL
By Evan Bleier
You've got costumes to wear and candy to eat...Let's go...LaMelo Ball gets scared silly by Hornets' Halloween prank...One pennant seems to be good enough for a Yankees manager....Magic Johnson's World Series championship flex can't be topped...NFL announcer schedule and pairings for Week 9 of 2024 season...NFL Coverage Map, Week 9: What game is on in your area on Sunday?...Metro bus set on fire, vandalism, burglaries and arrests in L.A. as Dodgers win World Series...Spike Lee and George Steinbrenner conspired to cause a fashion revolution...The Sixers have a new strategy for keeping Joel Embiid healthy when it matters...Bronny James has arrived in the NBA...Best possible CFP rematches this season...Christian McCaffrey living his life with Olivia Culpo has fans in their feelings...College Football 2024: Best uniform combinations of Week 10...The Sporting News unveils MLB season awards, Player of the Year comes as no surprise...Stephon Marbury II's college basketball debut means that you're old...Kevin Durant clears his stance on getting a statue like Dwyane Wade...Dodgers championship parade plans? Here's the latest...
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Bob Costas will retire from MLB play-by-play broadcasting duties pic.twitter.com/s0lSpxYgIC
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) October 31, 2024
Who is Dumb and who is Dumber?
No, it’s a cardigan but thanks for noticing #HappyHalloween 🎃 pic.twitter.com/DvfNIk4tUc
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) October 31, 2024
Ryan Fitzpatrick doesn't like Bill Belichick's girlfriend's Halloween costume
For all you 48 year old hopeless romantics out there just think your future person may not even be born yet ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
— Ryan Fitzpatrick (@FitzMagic_14) October 30, 2024
Macaulay Culkin does his best Joe Burrow impression for Halloween
Is that why Burrow doesn't enjoy Halloween?
Bengals QB Joe Burrow HATES Halloween:
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 31, 2024
“I’m not into celebrating something just to celebrate it. What exactly are we celebrating? Just to dress up to dress up? I’m not a big dress-up guy.”
He seems like a fun guy to hang out with... pic.twitter.com/DyTzxSrQJo
Bush league...
I’m CRYING the Pacers hung a “We Beat Boston” banner in their rafters 😭
— CelticsUnite (@CelticsUnite18) October 31, 2024
pic.twitter.com/7vloR3ouF8
It doesn't feel like Juan Soto will be back in New York
Juan Soto was the last player to leave the dugout, pointing to the sky in thanks before departing. Was this his last moment in a Yankees uniform? pic.twitter.com/8lnvw15wvs
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) October 31, 2024
Not a great day to be a Red Sox fan
Mookie Betts on if he would’ve signed with the Red Sox:
— Savage (@SavageSports_) October 31, 2024
“I wanted to stay in Boston my whole career”
“If the Red Sox offered you 10 for 365, what do you say?”
“Oh yea, 100%”
Mookie Betts has won 2 World Series with the Dodgers since he was traded.
Disgrace. pic.twitter.com/o40TUUrYf8
Some tricks and treats in here...
The Halloween spirit has brought out some 🔥 NBA looks.
— NBA (@NBA) October 31, 2024
Which costume is your favorite? pic.twitter.com/ahQyZNbP6L
This is all normal, right?
Ryan Clark in full white face dressed as Bill Belichick.
— Savage (@SavageSports_) October 31, 2024
Oh my God 😭😭😭
pic.twitter.com/qYEZX6SI1u
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