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Content warning: The following contains discussion of sexual violence. As always, support survivors and take care.

The GIST: Following Tuesday’s report on the investigation into Chicago’s NHL team’s mishandling of 2010 sexual assault allegations, former player Kyle Beach has bravely revealed himself as John Doe.

The latest: In an emotional interview with TSN on Wednesday, Beach (a 2008 first-round draft pick) courageously came forward as the John Doe who filed a lawsuit after being sexually assaulted by former Chicago video coach Brad Aldrich.

• During the interview, Beach said, “I want everybody to know, in the sports world and the world, that you’re not alone.” So powerful.

The response: In the wake of Wednesday’s interview, Chicago released a statement apologizing to Beach, the NHL Players’ Association (PA) did the same and the NHL sent a memo to all 32 clubs about “fostering a safe and inclusive culture.”

• This is all coming a little (read: 11 years) too late...and Chicago’s response, in particular, feels disingenuous. In his first statement since the interview, Beach said, “my battle is really just beginning as the Blackhawks continue to attempt to destroy my case in court.”

• Elsewhere, Florida Panthers and former Chicago head coach Joel Quenneville (who failed to act on the 2010 allegations) resigned last night, a day after coaching his team despite outrage from fans.

What’s next: As many journalists have pointed out, Chicago chose (and is still choosing) to protect a video coach instead of their own player, a survivor. Those in power continually protect their own and perpetuate this broken system. It’s way past time for accountability.

⭐Thursday Night Football: Stop us if you heard this one before, but quarterback (QB) Aaron Rodgers led his Green Bay Packers to a huge win in last night’s TNF matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, ending Arizona’s undefeated season.

• Adding insult to...injury, defensive end JJ Watt missed last night’s game after suffering a potentially season-ending shoulder injury last week.

🎓College: With the first round of College Football Playoff rankings set to be released early next week, Week 9’s already storied rivalry matchups will be extra spicy.

• First, No. 6 Michigan faces No. 8 Michigan State tomorrow at 12 p.m. ET. The Paul Bunyan Trophy is on the line, and so is a perfect season for these undefeated squads.

• Then at 3:30 p.m. ET, No. 1 Georgia faces SEC foe Florida. 7-0 Georgia is the team to beat this year, and while Florida’s home crowd will certainly try to keep things interesting, we think the Dawgs will cruise to victory.

The GIST: Treat yourself this Hallo-weekend by competing in our GISTers-only weekly fantasy football contest.

The trick: Sign up here and then return to fanduel.com/gist to make your picks. Pay the small $2 entry fee (less than the cost of a chocolate bar) and then you’re ready to assemble your team of eight players and a defense!

• Stay under the $60K fantasy salary cap and submit your picks by Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. So easy, even a zombie could do it.

• Our trick for this week? We’re picking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback (QB) Joe Burrow. He threw three touchdowns (TDs) last week and he’s playing a struggling NY Jets team on Sunday.

The treat: There’s $250 in cash prizes up for grabs each week. Plus, your top 10 scores will be entered into our season-long leaderboard contest with $5,000 and GIST swag on the line.

• So if you’re ready to have a scary good time, click here to start playing now. Ghoul luck!

⚾️MLB: World Series Game 3 — Tonight at 8:09 p.m. ET

• While the real star LA Angel Shohei Ohtani is winning hardware, the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros continue their best-of-seven battle, with the series tied at one game apiece.

⚽️NWSL: NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Racing Louisville FC — Sunday at 3 p.m. ET

• After wrapping up her USWNT career earlier this week, soccer legend Carli Lloyd will play her final regular season NWSL game.

⛸️Ice Skating: Skate Canada International — Today and tomorrow

• American Nathan Chen saw his three-year win streak snapped at Skate America earlier this month, but the world champ is back on the ice and in the title hunt this weekend. Check out the full schedule here.

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Need a last-minute costume idea? Check out these epic athlete Halloween ’fits. LA Clipper Paul George as the Night King from Game of Thrones? Undefeated.

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