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  Myron MedcalfOct 22, 2025, 05:48 PM ET

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  Myron Medcalf covers college basketball for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2011.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Big 12 might boast the top two picks in next summer’s NBA draft — but both Kansas guard Darryn Peterson and BYU wing AJ Dybantsa say the NBA isn’t on their minds right now.

Speaking at Big 12 media day on Wednesday, Peterson — a five-star recruit and 6-foot-6 guard who is projected to go No. 1 in ESPN’s latest 2026 NBA mock draft — said he’s focused on helping the Jayhawks win this season, not the chatter about his future.

“I handle it by not even paying any attention to it,” Peterson told ESPN. “I’m just going to go out and play and win games.”

Peterson on Wednesday was tabbed as Big 12 Preseason Freshman of the Year and a unanimous selection to the All-Big 12 preseason first team. Dybantsa, the 6-foot-9 standout who is projected to be drafted second, was named to the Associated Press preseason All-America team on Monday.

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The buzz around Dybantsa grew on Saturday when he recorded 30 points (10-for-19), 7 rebounds and 3 steals in BYU’s 90-89 exhibition loss to Nebraska. Dybantsa said playing a road game against the Huskers was a good experience, despite the loss.

“I think that not everybody had their best game. Some people had jitters,” he said. “It was the first college game for the freshmen or their first game with BYU or their first game on the biggest stage. I like the Big 12 level, but I learned a lot. I felt more comfortable getting into an exhibition and just getting to [compete] out there, getting to learn the away crowds, how away games are. I never really played a crazy away game, so that was fun.”

But the speculation about him potentially being the No. 1 pick — and maybe battling his Big 12 peer Peterson in the pursuit — is something Dybantsa has tried to avoid, too.

“I think me and [Peterson] probably have similar mindsets, obviously, playing with him since I’ll say my freshman year,” Dybantsa said. “I don’t think he is too worried about [going No. 1]. I think he’s just really trying to prove himself as a college player and he’s probably got the same goal as me: to go out and win.”

Peterson said his only focus right now is to be a great leader for the Jayhawks and adjust to college life.

“I lead by example and I’m trying to do all the right stuff, both on and off the court,” he said. “I think that’s good for the team if you can see a young guy coming in and doing that.”

Although Dybantsa and Peterson were the focus of Wednesday’s event, another NBA prospect’s name was mentioned, too.

UCF coach Johnny Dawkins, following his team’s 96-71 exhibition loss at Duke on Tuesday night, hopped on a plane to Kansas City with his players for Big 12 media day.

Dawkins, a former Duke star, said freshman Cameron Boozer — the two-time national Gatorade Player of the Year and projected No. 3 pick in ESPN’s latest mock draft — has the talent to excel at the next level after he scored 33 points (4-for-7 from 3) in the win.

“He’s terrific. He’s a great basketball player and he still has room to grow,” Dawkins said Wednesday. “I mean, I’m watching him out there and the thing that stood out more than anything is that it was a really good basketball game, and his competitive spirit, you saw him raise his level and that’s what the great players do. They’re able to raise their level in those moments and I saw him do that.

“When I saw that happen, I knew exactly who he’s going to be. He’s going to be a great college player and he’s going to be a terrific pro.”

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Jon Moxley made sure to gain the psychological edge over Darby Allin just days before their I Quit match at AEW WrestleDream. Instead of confronting each other in the ring or backstage, the two met in a prison-style visitation room during the October 15 AEW Dynamite, separated by a thick glass wall.

Moxley was the first to speak, acknowledging that Allin wasnâ€t going to quit—but making it clear that he wouldnâ€t either. He admitted that he was out of options and appeared visibly frustrated. He offered Allin one final opportunity to join the Death Riders, pushing the idea that it was still not too late to align with him.

Allin didnâ€t back down. In a surprising reveal, he admitted that he thinks about joining the Death Riders every day. However, he refused the offer, saying that he couldnâ€t bring himself to follow someone he no longer respects—especially after how Moxley treated Bryan Danielson.

The mention of Danielson struck a nerve. Moxley lashed out verbally, insisting that his actions were necessary and that Danielsonâ€s pain served a bigger purpose. To Moxley, this wasnâ€t about friendships—it was about fighting a war for the future of professional wrestling.

Allin fired back with confidence, vowing to make Moxley say “I Quit†at WrestleDream. He claimed that once that happens, the rest of the Death Riders would lose faith in their leader and abandon his path.

Just as the conversation seemed to end, PAC blindsided Allin from behind and left him bloodied. Moxley remained on the other side of the glass, silently watching the assault unfold, sending a chilling reminder that Allin isnâ€t just walking into a fight—heâ€s walking into a war filled with ghosts and unfinished business.

The final image of Allin lying in a pool of his own blood makes one thing clear: Moxley isnâ€t just trying to win at WrestleDream—heâ€s trying to destroy him.

Will Darby Allin be able to overcome Moxleyâ€s mind games and violence, or has the war already taken a toll before the match even begins? Drop your thoughts below.

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  Jamal CollierOct 8, 2025, 05:29 PM ET

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  Jamal Collier is an NBA reporter at ESPN. Collier covers the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls and the Midwest region of the NBA, including stories such as Minnesota’s iconic jersey swap between Anthony Edwards and Justin Jefferson. He has been at ESPN since Sept. 2021 and previously covered the Bulls for the Chicago Tribune. You can reach out to Jamal on Twitter @JamalCollier or via email Jamal.Collier@espn.com.

On Wednesday, Giannis Antetokounmpo reiterated his commitment to the Milwaukee Bucks as they prepare for the start of the regular season, but also said it would be “human to change his mind” down the line.

Antetokounmpo’s comments came in the wake of a report by ESPN’s Shams Charania earlier this week that the Bucks engaged in trade discussions with the New York Knicks this offseason about a potential deal for the two-time MVP.

Although Antetokounmpo acknowledged that he had not read the report, he again doubled down on his desire to compete for championships — be it in Milwaukee or elsewhere.

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“I’ve said this many times: I want to be in a situation that I can win,” Antetokounmpo said. “I believe in this team. I believe in my teammates. I’m here to lead this team to wherever we can go. It’s definitely going to be hard. We’re going to take it day by day, but I’m here. So all the extra stuff does not matter.

“I’ve communicated with my teammates, communicated with the people I respect and love, that the moment I step on this court or in this facility, I wear this jersey, the rest does not matter. I’m locked into whatever I have in front of me. Now, if in six, seven months I change my mind, I think that’s human, too.”

After missing the beginning of training camp in Milwaukee with an illness, Antetokounmpo rejoined the team this past weekend in Miami before its first preseason game Sunday, although he did not play. The Bucks next host the Pistons on Thursday in Milwaukee.

“I’m locked in,” Antetokounmpo said. “I’m locked in to this team. I’m locked in to these guys, to this group and to this coaching staff and to myself.”

He went on to compare the offseason to a “temptation” period, but now that training camp has started, he’s been off social media and focused on his craft.

“It’s temptation. That starts when the season ends until the season begins,” Antetokounmpo said. “There’s going to be a lot of people that are going to approach me or approach my agent and they’re going to say this is a possibility, that’s a possibility … but at the end of the day, ultimately, I’m going to make a decision. And my decision today is that I’m here and I’m committed to this team.”

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October 9, 2025 | Johnathon Driscoll

As part of the legacy of the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026, Table Tennis England and Suffolk Mind are working together to deliver Move Your Mind — a practical, movement-based mental wellbeing programme that combines the power of physical activity with proven tools to support mental health.

Weâ€re now recruiting community trainers to deliver sessions across London, with priority areas in Brent, Newham and Redbridge. Interest from other boroughs is also very welcome.

What the programme offers

• Fully funded training course led by Suffolk Mind psychotherapists
• Comprehensive delivery resources and ongoing support from Table Tennis England
• Equipment and promotional assets to help launch local sessions
• Robust evaluation framework focused on prevention, social connection, and increasing activity for people with long-term health conditions (LTHCs) and disabilities

What weâ€re asking from partners

• Identify staff, coaches or volunteers to train as Move Your Mind coaches
• Support local delivery with venues, referrals, and links to social prescribing pathways
• Take part in light-touch monitoring, including a baseline survey and 8–12 week follow-up

Please note: training is fully funded, but participants are asked to commit to 18 months of delivery after completing the course. If delivery does not go ahead (except in exceptional circumstances), the course cost may be reclaimed.

Training information

The course combines online and face-to-face sessions:

• Starts 5 November 2025 (online: The Essentials)
• Runs through to 9 December 2025 (Delivery Session)
• Sessions cover topics such as effective communication, coaching skills, and how to run groups Move Your Mind Coach Training.

A venue is currently being sought for the face-to-face sessions. If your organisation may be able to host, please get in touch.

How to get involved

Weâ€d also be happy to run a short briefing for commissioners, social prescribing leads, or VCFSE partners if helpful.

If you or your organisation are interested in taking part, or if you can share this opportunity with others in your networks, weâ€d love to hear from you.

Contact: [email protected]

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VANCOUVER — The most valuable Vancouver Canuck last season was probably their coach, so Adam Foote is trying to replace not only his friend and mentor but the teamâ€s MVP.

Itâ€s not a bad outcome if Foote turns out to be Rick Tocchet 2.0.

He didnâ€t even plan to coach the Canucks — “I thought I was going with Rick†— until general manager Patrik Allvin and Canucks president Jim Rutherford approached him in May, asked Foote to interview, and then hired him.

But what has become clear as the Vancouver Canucks prepare to open their season of salvation Thursday (7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+) against the Calgary Flames is that Foote, hired partly for organizational continuity, has strong ideas of his own and is his own coach.

He is not trying to be Toc 2.0, although, like the coach who brought Foote back into the National Hockey League as an assistant less than three years ago, the new head coach has been the Canucks†most important figure so far.

“You know, even when they were working together, they had different ideas about things,†Rutherford told Sportsnet. “I mean, not always, but certainly (sometimes) they didnâ€t view things exactly the same. So, yeah, Adam is very much his own guy. Heâ€s a real thinker — thinks things through and thinks things ahead of the curve.

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“We don’t have to rehash everything that happened here last year but, you know, we all understand that it didn’t go right. And Adam was aware of most of those shortcomings or issues that were dealt with, so he was prepared to tackle them. He understands the importance of communication, and the fact that he knew what went on here last year was a great advantage to him getting this job.â€

Immediately after he was hired, Foote began repairing the Canucks’ leadership, reaching out to key players over the summer and imploring them to take accountability and support each other. Quinn Hughes, Thatcher Demko, Brock Boeser and Filip Hronek, among others, have been setting an example since training camp opened, and the team seems transformed by this new dynamic.

Foote also made it a priority to connect with enigmatic centre Elias Pettersson, who was like a hologram last season but now looks inspired and confident. And the head coach and his staff have re-energized players with fresh ideas about attacking and playing with pace and aggression. The speed and intensity of Vancouver practices, even in the pre-season, appear to be higher than last season.

“Weâ€re in a different place than we were last year, probably more at peace,†Hughes said this week.

Said winger Kiefer Sherwood: “I think we’re all feeling a lot more comfortable and on the same page. There’s a different energy around the team this year, a different buzz. Footy is really good at communicating and allows guys to, you know, be themselves. But heâ€s also very clear in what he expects. And, obviously, he was a leader, too, right? Like, he knows. Anytime you’re a captain in the NHL, let alone win a couple of Cups, with his pedigree, you know what it takes. I think he’s done a great job of just getting everyone to kind of pull the rope in the same direction.â€

After an 18-year playing career that saw the ferocious shutdown defenceman from Whitby, Ont., win a pair of Stanley Cups with the Colorado Avalanche and Olympic and World Cup gold medals with Canada, Foote is a rookie NHL head coach at age 54.

“I mean, this doesn’t happen every day at my age,†he said, smiling. “Iâ€d let (opportunities) go. I was always in hockey, but I wanted to be around my family. But Rick took a chance on me and taught me a lot. And now Jim and Patrik took a chance on me.

“I didn’t even know until a year and a half ago that, OK, I might be able to do this (as a head coach). Or want to do it and put in the time. This is fun, itâ€s good. Itâ€s the closest thing to playing. It’s just fun to be around the guys.â€

Regarding the critical importance Foote has placed on Canucks leadership as a catalyst for team-building, he said he would have done the same thing were he hired to coach an experienced, Stanley Cup-winning team like the Tampa Bay Lightning.

“It’s like raising kids; if they understand the contract, they’re part of it,†he explained. “They agree to it, and then there’s more accountability. And the thing is, they hold themselves accountable. I just look at it like this is what we have to do. Because when the puck drops, we’re going into a battle and if you’re not on the same page, people get into trouble.â€

“My confidence in Footy, obviously, is very high,†senior defenceman Tyler Myers said. “For me, it’s just the way he manages people. I think he’s got a read on a room that is as good as I’ve seen in any coach. He really knows what the room needs at different times throughout the year, and I expect him to take that into his head coaching position.

“Honestly, this just seems natural to him. I can tell he’s kind of carried it from when he played. It just seems like it’s part of his personality, part of his identity. It doesn’t seem like he has to force anything.â€

Foote said his transition has been helped immensely by his rebuilt coaching staff, which includes respected assistants Kevin Dean and Brett McLean, and Footeâ€s old friend and teammate, Scott Young, who had been a major part of hockey operations as the Canucks†player-personnel director.

The head coach said the only time he felt nervous was the first day of training camp in Penticton, B.C., and during his initial address to players and team staff.

“You don’t know if they’re going to understand your jokes, but you want to send the right message,†Foote explained. “But I think the preparation we did with the leadership group in the summer, they understood my message. We don’t talk about it every day, but we practise it.

“I believe in the process. As a player or a coach or as an assistant coach, there’s a process. We put the work in, and we create good habits and we believe in it. I know that sounds boring, but that gives me more confidence. Itâ€s confidence that can help you rest at night, rest your brain a little bit more.â€

The Canucks were able to sleep well during the pre-season because they were able to play faster and more aggressively without sacrificing the defensive ideals that Tocchet introduced — details that were as responsible as anything for the team finishing with 90 points despite last seasonâ€s drama, chaos and injuries.

A surprisingly broad youth movement, headlined by 18-year-old centre Braeden Cootes, has further stoked internal enthusiasm. The Canucks went 4-2 in the pre-season, and noticeably got stronger and built momentum as it progressed, and had none of the injuries to top players that helped torpedo last season.

Players have looked as connected and cohesive on the ice as they seem to be in the dressing room.

But now theyâ€ve got to show this in games that count.

“Weâ€re not talking a lot about last year,†defenceman Marcus Pettersson said. “We put that behind us. It’s this year. We’re talking about here and now, and how we can get better today, and how we can get closer together as a group today.

“There’s not one recipe for winning. Every group is different, every player, every personality is different. Youâ€ve just got to find your thing and kind of roll with it. Find your identity. I think that’s one thing that I’ve learned: the years that it hasn’t gone well, maybe you struggle, youâ€re talking about your team’s identity and how you want to play. The teams that win, they know their identity. Florida is a great example of that. Identity, I think, is a real thing.â€

Said captain Hughes: “The structure is really good. Footyâ€s kind of got a brilliant hockey mind, so that also makes it easier on everyone. It’s fun to be around the rink now. I think weâ€ve got a great group of guys. I don’t know how the year is going to go, but I think that we played good hockey in the pre-season, and usually … that (leads to) a good start. Our attention to detail is in a good spot. Everyone’s in good shape. Camp was put together intelligently. We’re ready to go.â€

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With more reports surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and a possible trade to the New York Knicks coming to light in recent days, the Milwaukee Bucks star reassured his commitment to his current team.

He said that he could change his mind eventually, but for now, he’s “locked in” with the Bucks.

“First of all, I haven’t read that story. When the season starts, I try to get off social media and I try to focus on my craft and the team, but yeah, I’ve said this many times, I want to be in a situation that I can win and now I’m here,” Antetokounmpo said, per The Athletic’s Eric Nehm. “I believe in this team. I believe in my teammates. I’m here to lead this team to wherever we can go and it’s definitely going to be hard. We’re going to take it day-by-day, but I’m here. So, all the other extra stuff does not matter. I think I’ve communicated with my teammates, communicated with the people I respect and love that the moment I step on this court or in this facility, I wear this jersey, the rest does not matter. I’m locked into whatever I have in front of me. Now, if in six, seven months, I change my mind I think that’s human too, you’re allowed to make any decision you want, but I’m locked in. I’m locked in to this team. I’m locked in to these guys, to this group and to this coaching staff and to myself.”

Antetokounmpo leaving Milwaukee seemed like a realistic possibility heading into the offseason, but the trade talks quieted down in recent months. However, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Tuesday that the Bucks and Knicks had engaged in trade talks in August, and New York was the only team Antetokounmpo would entertain being traded to this offseason.

Charania added that the two sides “never got traction on a deal” and the Bucks “insisted to the Knicks that they preferred not to move Antetokounmpo.” Charania also noted that “those in Milwaukee believe New York did not make a strong enough offer to continue even discussing a trade.”

In May, Charania reported that Antetokounmpo was “open-minded about exploring whether his best long-term fit is remaining in Milwaukee or playing elsewhere.” At this point, it seems Antetokounmpo is willing to start the season with the Bucks, but eventually asking out is not inconceivable.

Milwaukee has exited the playoffs in the first round in three consecutive seasons, and its roster heading into the year doesn’t exactly look like a championship-caliber group.

Antetokounmpo has made it clear he wants to compete for a championship, and if at any point he feels that Milwaukee isn’t the place to do that, he could officially ask for a trade.

He also has a player option after the 2026-27 season, so his potential exit could come then, if not before.

For now, he appears committed to working with the Bucks roster to try and compete in what should be a relatively weak Eastern Conference. While Milwaukee no longer has star point guard Damian Lillard, it added center Myles Turner over the offseason, which will give Antetokounmpo some support in the paint.

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Torrie Wilson has a few dream scenarios sheâ€d get on board with regarding an in-ring return.

Wilson recently spoke with WrestleZoneâ€s Matt Black and reflected on her career in the pro wrestling industry. Wilson appeared at WWE Evolution 2 last month and continues to be a popular figure among fans. When asked who sheâ€d like to compete against if WWE approached her for a comeback match at an event like WrestleMania, Wilson said a few names came to mind.

“Oh my gosh! Well, first of all, there could be a lot of scenarios that I would get excited about. But I mean, I love Rhea Ripley. So, that will be like a dream. It will never happen. Thatâ€s why I am saying itâ€s a dream,†Wilson explained. “You get older and things hurt a lot more. And the only way I would want to do something like that is by giving it my all. And going and training and making sure it was like, I want to surprise people, right? But I donâ€t know that I have it in me, as far as my body holding up to do that.â€

She emphasized that these were dream matches, noting that they would never happen, but said Rhea Ripley was at the top of her list. Wilson also named Bianca Belair, Tiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green, but said she could “go on and on†about the WWE womenâ€s roster.

Torrie Wilson says back issues make her question returning to the ring

Torrie Wilson previously told Shakiel Mahjouri of SHAK Wrestling that she doesnâ€t think the door is ever closed on pro wrestling. However, Wilson said she was concerned about lingering back problems being an issue.

“I feel like if youâ€ve ever been in wrestling, the door is never completely closed,†Wilson said. “People ask me a lot like, ‘Do you have another match in you?†And Iâ€m like, ‘Yes, of course.†If something awesome came along, how would I not have that in me?

“It would take a lot more preparing on my end because I wouldnâ€t want to go back and do something like that didnâ€t make people go, ‘Oh, wow. She is an athlete.†I would want to make myself proud. But at the same time, I like golfing, playing tennis, and working out, and my back issues are not going away anytime soon.â€

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Pacer Kranti Gaud was the star of the show as India beat Pakistan by 88 runs at the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup in Colombo on Sunday.

Gaud not only scored 8 runs with two boundaries off just four deliveries in the first innings but also later returned to torment Pakistan with bowling figures of 3/20 to help India to a second consecutive win of the World Cup.

“It was my first India-Pakistan match. I never read too much into the past and off-field situations,” Gaud said in the post-match press conference.

“I mind my own business. If I have been entrusted to bowl, I just run in and bowl,” she further added when prodded if the player relations between the two teams had deteriorated due to the recent political tensions between the two nations.

The Indian and women’s Pakistan cricket team have shared cordial relations over the years. At the 2022 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the Indians were seen playing with the then Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof’s toddler.

The situation was completely different in Colombo on Sunday with the two teams not shaking hands, a trend which was started by the men’s teams at the recently concluded 2025 Asia Cup.

Despite playing the high pressure India-Pakistan match for the first time in her career, Gaud was ever reliant. He three wickets included opener Sadaf Shamas, the experienced Aliya Riaz, and Natalia Pervaiz.

The wicket of Riaz, in particular, stood out. Back for her second spell after a break, captain Harmanpreet Kaur suggested Gaud to remove the slip cordon. The youngster, however, insisted on having it.

“I requested her [Harmanpreet] to keep the slip for just one more over because I felt I might get a wicket there. And it happened…I did have trust in myself,” said Kranti.

With the overcast conditions aiding pace bowlers in Colombo, Kranti took full advantage to win the Player of the Match award in what was just her career’s second World Cup match.

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Bray Wyatt (Windham Rotunda) was one of the most beloved pro wrestlers. The wrestling world lost Wyatt back in 2023. Recently, WWE and Universal partnered to create something to pay homage to the late professional wrestler. Universal Studios made a Wyatt-themed exhibit for its Halloween Horror Nights events in Florida and California.

WWE and NXT Ring Announcer, Mike Rome recently attended the Hollywood red carpet event and shared his thoughts on it. While speaking to Bionic Buzz, Mike Rome shared that it was a surreal moment to see one of the biggest ideas of Bray Wyatt become something bigger than a segment on TV. Rome also shared that if Wyatt had seen this house, he would have been in tears.

“I worked for Universal for a long time, and now obviously WWE, having those two worlds collide is so surreal. Knowing Windham and knowing how much he loved the events, and seeing something he created in his head obviously go on a large scale with TV but being made into a house now, dude, he would lose his mind. He would lose his mind.

“He would be so excited about it. I wish he was here to see it. I saw the one in Orlando, itâ€s beautiful. Itâ€s got the Wyatt Sicks debut, each character has its own area, and at the end itâ€s a beautiful tribute to him. A beautiful tribute to him. I even think, heâ€s not really, heâ€s an emotional dude, but I think he would cry in it. I almost cried in it,†Mike Rome said. [H/T Fightful.com]

Special effects makeup artist Jason Baker spoke with WrestleZone about his work in WWE. Baker has created masks for several WWE Superstars, including Bray Wyatt. He shared how involved he is with Bo and the Wyatt Sicks on WWE TV, highlighting how working with Bo also contrasts with Windhamâ€s approach to storylines.

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Have you visited Universal Studios†Halloween House in Orlando yet?

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Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald heaped praise on quarterback Sam Darnold following Thursday night’s 23-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Speaking to reporters after the dramatic road victory, Macdonald said: “Sam’s playing out of his mind right now. You see him, he’s just such a cool customer. But he’s a guy on a mission. He’s so determined for us to be a great team and a great offense, and he’s doing a great job leading us.”

Darnold, 28, signed a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seahawks in free agency this past offseason on the heels of a resurgent campaign with the Minnesota Vikings.

After bouncing around between the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers, Darnold looked like a bust in relation to being the No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft, but the outlook completely changed last season.

Darnold led the Vikings to a 14-3 record, and he set new career marks by completing 66.2 percent of his passes for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns en route to his first Pro Bowl selection.

When the Vikings made the decision to go with 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy as their starter in 2025, they allowed Darnold to leave in free agency, and the Seahawks are reaping the benefits.

Behind the strong play of Darnold, the Seahawks are off to a 3-1 start and potentially trending toward their first playoff appearance since 2022.

Through four games, Darnold is completing 70.0 percent of his passes for a league-high 905 yards, plus five touchdowns and two interceptions.

On Thursday night, Darnold was highly efficient, going 18-of-26 for 242 yards with one touchdown and no picks.

He was at his best on the final drive of the game after the Cardinals scored a touchdown and tied the score at 20-20 with just 28 seconds remaining in regulation.

A 22-yard completion from Darnold to wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba put the Seahawks in field goal range, and kicker Jason Myers nailed one from 52 yards out as time expired, giving Seattle a three-point victory over an NFC West rival.

There were legitimate question marks surrounding whether Darnold’s 2024 season in Minnesota was a fluke, but based on what he has done thus far in Seattle, it is looking more and more like he is the real deal.

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