ST. LOUIS — Every newsroom has a heartbeat, and for us, that heartbeat wore a bow tie every Tuesday.
For 22 years, I’ve had the honor of working the morning shift with John Pertzborn, who I consider not just a colleague but also a friend.
Pertzborn doesn’t just deliver the news; he makes you feel like […]
https://fox2now.com/am-show/a-look-at-the-funniest-moments-from-john-pertzborns-career/
Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers will wear their 1933 throwback uniforms for the first time on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. The unveiling of these vintage uniforms has already triggered a wave of fan reactions on X.
One fan wrote, “Easily top 5 worst uniforms I’ve ever seen an NFL team roll out.” Another commented, “Doing Rodgers dirty in his revenge game,” while a third asked, “Oh good lord. Who had the bright idea of greenlighting this abomination?”
More reactions poured in from fans. “I dig the helmets, hate everything else,” one said. Another tweeted, “I’m deada*s going to this game and these made me change my mind — who wants some tickets???” One fan humorously remarked, “If Butterfinger had an NFL team.”
The design of the uniform includes a gold helmet with a gray facemask, khaki-style pants, and black striping paired with oversized block numerals. Pittsburgh’s city crest is prominently displayed on the left chest. Steelers president Art Rooney II confirmed back in May that the new throwback would debut in Week 8.
The uniform pays tribute to the team’s 1933 origins as well as Pittsburgh’s rich industrial identity.
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### Aaron Rodgers Chases Rare NFL Milestone in Return to Face Packers
While the uniforms have grabbed headlines, the bigger story centers on Aaron Rodgers’ return to face his former team, the Green Bay Packers. A victory this Sunday would make Rodgers just the fifth quarterback in NFL history to defeat all 32 franchises. If he accomplishes this feat, he will join the elite company of Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Drew Brees.
Rodgers joined the Steelers during the offseason after spending two years with the New York Jets. This season, he has topped 200 passing yards in five games and threw four touchdowns in a narrow loss to Cincinnati last Thursday. After six games, he ranks among the league’s top performers with a 68.6% completion rate.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur shared his perspective on the so-called revenge-game narrative. “We’re playing the Pittsburgh Steelers, who happen to have Aaron Rodgers,” LaFleur told reporters on Monday. “It’s as simple as that. Granted, I mean, we’ve got a lot of respect and love for Aaron. He is a Hall of Famer.”
LaFleur coached Rodgers in Green Bay from 2019 to 2022, adding another layer of intrigue to this high-stakes matchup.
Stay tuned for Sunday’s game as Rodgers and the Steelers don the historic 1933 throwback uniforms for the first time.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-top-5-worst-uniforms-doing-aaron-rodgers-dirty-revenge-game-nfl-fans-react-steelers-jersey-week-8-snf-game-vs-packers
This year is supposed to be Year 1 of the true Vikings plan, even if O’Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah are technically in Year 4. They have their hand-picked young quarterback. He came into the year healthy, and the team cleared the deck for him to be the Week 1 starter. A franchise that has had a fitful time developing young QBs, often resorting to veteran stopgaps, was finally poised to break that cycle.
Then McCarthy struggled. And got hurt again, after missing all of last season. Now, his recovery seems to be taking longer — or at least it’s on a very generous timeline designed to help McCarthy succeed in the long run, but it feels agonizing in the present.
Fans realize Carson Wentz is a stopgap. He is graded No. 35 out of 37 eligible NFL QBs this season by Pro Football Focus. Wentz will play well enough to win and poorly enough to lose, often in the same game. He’s not the same caliber QB as Kirk Cousins, but he is similar in that his ceiling and floor are too close to each other. A full year of Wentz would be spinning your wheels on the way to an 8-9 or 9-8 record.
Fans can also see that Sam Darnold (No. 1 grade from PFF) and Daniel Jones (No. 9) are smoothly operating offenses for winning teams. They see Drake Maye, the No. 3 pick in 2024 — a player the Vikings coveted but had no realistic chance of drafting — starting to break out with the Patriots. There is QB envy, and the only cure is seeing McCarthy play and do good things.
I think most Vikings fans would still consider this season a success if the team missed the playoffs but learned that McCarthy is on a reasonable trajectory to becoming a top-10 quarterback. The only way we can know that is if he plays. That will come soon enough, of course, but never soon enough. So we look for breadcrumbs: both McCarthy and Wentz were listed as “limited” on Monday’s initial estimated injury report. What might that mean for Thursday?
By comparison, Panthers QB Bryce Young suffered a high ankle sprain on Sunday but hasn’t yet been ruled out for next week. People are just less patient in general. We live in a culture conditioned to expect convenience, and waiting for anything is not convenient. Waiting for McCarthy is particularly agonizing for long-suffering fans. But that’s all they can do for now.
Switching gears, the Wild played the most Wild game of the season so far — tight and low-scoring — resulting in a much-needed 3-1 win over the Rangers.
In baseball, it’s the Blue Jays vs. the Dodgers in the World Series after George Springer rallied Toronto to a 4-3 win in Game 7 of the ALCS over Seattle. My guess is that most Americans are rooting for the Canadian team.
The Wolves, who used to be the worst franchise, are now among the best. I’ll talk more about that with Chris Hine on a special season preview podcast that will be out soon.
Also, Randy Johnson will join me on Wednesday’s regular show to talk Gophers football. After a big win over Nebraska, it’s on to Iowa.
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-quarterback-jj-mccarthy-kevin-oconnell/601498058
A Poughkeepsie man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that occurred early Monday morning on Harrison Street in the city of Poughkeepsie.
According to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department, 38-year-old De-Jahn Ruffin faces multiple charges related to the incident. Further details about the case have yet to be released as the investigation continues.
https://www.news10.com/news/dutchess-county/poughkeepsie-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-2/
Buffalo oi stompers Violent Way are great at making catchy, upbeat songs about messing you up, but that’s not the subject matter of their latest track.
Like all skinheads, the members of Violent Way have sentimental streaks, and that’s what they put on display with their new single, “My Dearest Friend.”
It’s a heartfelt thank-you to an important person who may or may not still be here. The song still carries the energy of a fight song, but its message is more tender and reflective.
https://www.stereogum.com/2327162/violent-way-my-dearest-friend/music/
Molson Coors has announced plans to undergo a significant restructuring process. As part of this initiative, the company will eliminate 400 salaried positions.
This decision reflects Molson Coors’ efforts to streamline operations and enhance overall efficiency. Further details about the restructuring and its impact on the organization are expected to be shared in the coming weeks.
https://thehill.com/business/5565068-molson-coors-beer-job-cuts/
Oct. 21 (UPI) — The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued a warning to travelers in the Fresno area about a “berry sticky situation” on the road.
A truck lost its load of blueberries on Monday evening, causing a spill in the southbound lanes of Highway 99 near the eastbound Highway 180 interchange.
CHP Fresno took to social media to share photos showing the blueberries scattered across the roadway, as well as the sticky, purple mess created when vehicles ran over the berries.
To address the issue and prevent traffic disruptions, a California Department of Transportation crew was dispatched to the scene to clear the blueberry jam from the highway.
Drivers in the area are advised to use caution and expect possible delays as cleanup efforts continue.
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/10/21/California-Highway-Patrol-Fresno-blueberry-spill-Highway-99/7131761058198/
The bizarre Josh Simmons situation remains a mysterious subject surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid had little to offer on Monday after Simmons missed his second straight game last week in what is becoming an increasingly odd circumstance.
“As far as Josh goes, I don’t have any updates for ya,” Reid told reporters. “(General manager Brett) Veach is handling everything there. And so, we just, ya know, just move on with that.”
The Chiefs have been tight-lipped about the reasons why their first-round pick has been sidelined, while reports have described the situation as “extremely unusual.”
Simmons first missed the Chiefs’ 30-17 Sunday Night Football win over the Detroit Lions on October 5, after leaving the team to head home to California to deal with what Kansas City referred to as a family matter. Coach Reid then declined to comment further on the situation during a press conference on October 15.
“As far as Josh Simmons’ situation goes, I’m not going to comment on it today,” Reid said. “Veach is handling everything there. And we’ll leave it at that.”
Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes hinted at the seriousness of the issue. “I’ll keep conversations kind of between us,” Mahomes said. “But I’m always praying for him. I’m praying for all my teammates, so I’m always praying for him. I’ll just keep everything else kind of private to us.”
An ESPN Chiefs reporter noted during an interview on the “Only Weird Games” podcast that Simmons left the team at an “extremely unusual” time, and no one within the organization knows when he will return.
Simmons also missed this past Sunday’s 31-0 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chiefs initially drafted Simmons with the No. 32 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and he started each of the first five games while playing 95 percent of the offensive snaps.
Despite Simmons’ absence, Kansas City hasn’t missed a beat. Jaylon Moore has protected Mahomes’ blindside over the last two weeks as the offense has averaged 30.5 points per game, helping the team improve to 4-3 on the season.
The Chiefs have an extra day of preparation this week for their Week 8 Monday Night Football contest at home against the Washington Commanders, who could be without quarterback Jayden Daniels due to a hamstring injury.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/21/sports/andy-reid-says-chiefs-move-on-as-mystery-surrounding-josh-simmons-lingers/
The admissions policy of Kamehameha Schools gives preference to Native Hawaiians. This approach aims to support the educational advancement of Native Hawaiian students by prioritizing their enrollment.
However, a new lawsuit challenges this policy, calling it “blood-based discrimination.” The plaintiffs argue that giving preference based on ancestry is unfair and may violate anti-discrimination laws.
The case has sparked a broader debate about the role of race and ancestry in education and whether such policies promote equity or exclusion. As the legal process unfolds, the future of Kamehameha Schools’ admissions policy remains uncertain.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/us/politics/hawaii-kamehameha-schools-discrimination-lawsuit.html
Warner Bros. Discovery, the owner of HBO, CNN, and other cable networks, announced on Tuesday that it is putting itself up for sale. In a press release, the company revealed a “review of potential alternatives,” which is Wall Street terminology for exploring a possible sale.
The company stated that it has recently received “unsolicited interest” from “multiple parties for both the entire company and Warner Bros.” While Warner Bros. Discovery is considering these offers, it will continue to move forward with its previously announced plan to split its cable networks from its streaming and studio business.
Any potential deal involving part or all of the company would be substantial. As of Monday’s close of trading, Warner Bros. Discovery had a market value exceeding $45 billion. However, it also carries billions of dollars in debt on its balance sheet.
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/media/warner-bros-discovery-for-sale-rcna238857
