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Maple Leafs Auston Matthews Is Back to Himself: What Happened?

There’s something reassuring about hearing Auston Matthews say he feels like himself again. Maple Leafs fans have watched him deal with injuries, missed games, and all the questions that come when a superstar isn’t quite himself.

Yard Barker

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 7:45 PM

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Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway after passing Tyler Reddick late.
Los Angeles earned a 20-13 victory over the Washington Commanders behind standout performances from top players.
Broadcaster Mike Tirico missed the Chicago Bears versus Tampa Bay Buccaneers game due to an undisclosed health issue.

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Ryan Blaney secured his fourth victory of the season by winning the NASCAR Cup Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Blaney passed Tyler Reddick in turn four with two laps remaining to claim the victory, avenging a prior loss at the track.

Elsewhere across major sports, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Washington Commanders 20-13, while broadcaster Mike Tirico missed Sunday Night Football due to an undisclosed health issue. In soccer, Manchester United and Aston Villa played to a 4-4 draw.

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