Today's Updates, 11/28/2018

Today's UPDATES

Yesterday we talked about what's in stored for WWE SmackDown when it moves to Friday Nights on FOX come October 4, 2019. It's very likely that the WWE will be calling its new "flagship program", all those years of being called "The B-Show" will be a thing in the past and nothing more, and in some way these past few years Monday Night Raw has become its most fierce and forgotten competition, WCW Monday Nitro. In today's Max Sports rundown, we going to discuss a few highlights from last night's Tuesday SmackDown, first up, Becky Lynch returned to the show after suffering a nose injury and a concussion and demanded a confrontation with Charlotte Flair who has put on a new attitude after beating the holy heck out of Ronda Rousey at Survivor Series. Then, SmackDown General Manager Paige announced that at WWE TLC, Becky Lynch will defend the SmackDown Women's Championship against Charlotte Flair in a Tables, Ladders and Chairs match, but then the entire SmackDown Women's roster wanted in on the match, so Paige would announce a Battle Royal to determine who gains entry in the Women's TLC match. The Battle Royal came down to Asuka and Sonya Deville, two of SmackDown's most heaviest-hitting women on the Blue Brand, and in the end Asuka came out victorious meaning she will join Charlotte and Becky in a Triple Threat TLC match for the title in less than three weeks. Meanwhile, Jeff Hardy celebrated his 20th Year in Wrestling and it's too bad "WOKEN" Matt Hardy wasn't there to make the Festivities a little more "WONDERFUL", even more unfortunate is that Samoa Joe had come crash the party to try and undermine all of Jeff's accomplishments in wrestling. Though if that wasn't cruel enough, The Viper Randy Orton came out with Rey Mysterio's mask gloating about his despicable actions towards the Masked Man last week, so Mysterio tried to seek some payback last night and despite hitting a couple of 619s, it wasn't enough to keep The Viper down and he returned the favor with a few chair shots, especially to the throat and neck of Mysterio. Finally, AJ Styles returned after losing the WWE Championship to Daniel Bryan two weeks ago, Styles had claimed that he understood Daniel Bryan's disgusting actions to win the WWE Championship, but made it perfectly clear that at WWE TLC, he would make sure that Daniel Bryan would suffer his wrath like no one has before. So it looks like things might be looking up for the Blue Brand despite the change in attitude, but with one PPV left before the end of the year, anything can happen in the next couple of weeks, take a look at the updated match card for WWE TLC.

NFL
Week 13 Schedule
Thursday
New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys at 8:20PM on FOX/NFLN
Sunday
Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons at 1PM on CBS
Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals at 1PM on CBS
Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions at 1PM on FOX
Arizona Cardinals vs Green Bay Packers at 1PM on FOX
Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins at 1PM on CBS
Chicago Bears vs New York Giants at 1PM on FOX
Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 1PM on FOX
Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars at 1PM on CBS
Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans at 1PM on CBS
New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans at 4:05PM on CBS
Kansas City Chiefs vs Oakland Raiders at 4:05PM on CBS
Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots at 4:25PM on FOX
San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks at 4:25PM on FOX
Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers at 8:20PM
Monday
Washington Redskins vs Philadelphia Eagles at 8:15PM on ESPN

NFL Playoff Picture
AFC
1. Chiefs, 9-2, .818 PCT
2. Patriots, 8-3, .727 PCT
3. Texans, 8-3, .727 PCT
4. Steelers, 7-3-1, .682 PCT
5. Chargers, 8-3, .727 PCT
6. Ravens, 6-5, .545 PCT
7. Colts, 6-5, .545 PCT
8. Dolphins, 5-6, .455 PCT
9. Bengals, 5-6, .455 PCT
10. Broncos, 5-6, .455 PCT
NFC

1. Saints, 10-1, .909 PCT
2. Rams, 10-1, .909 PCT
3. Bears, 8-3, .727 PCT
4. Cowboys, 6-5, .545 PCT
5. Vikings, 6-4-1, .591 PCT
6. Redskins, 6-5, .545 PCT
7. Seahawks, 6-5, .545 PCT
8. Panthers, 6-5, .545 PCT
9. Eagles, 5-6, .455 PCT
10. Packers, 4-6-1, .409 PCT

NBA

Last Night

Pistons 115, Knicks 108

Hawks 115, Heat 113

Raptors 122, Grizzlies 114

Nuggets 117, Lakers 85

Pacers 109, Suns 104

Tonight

Hawks vs Hornets at 7PM

Knicks vs 76ers at 7PM on NBATV

Jazz vs Nets at 7:30PM

Mavericks vs Rockets at 8PM

Bulls vs Bucks at 8PM

Spurs vs Timberwolves at 8PM

Wizards vs Pelicans at 8PM

Cavaliers vs Thunder at 8PM

Magic vs Trail Blazers at 10PM on NBATV

Suns vs Clippers at 10:30PM

NBA

Last Night

Sabres 3, Sharks 2 in Overtime

Senators 4, Flyers 3

Hurricanes 2, Canadiens 1

Ducks 3, Lightning 1

Avalanche 3, Predators 2

Coyotes 4, Wild 3

Penguins 4, Jets 3

Golden Knights 8, Blackhawks 3

Oilers 1, Stars 0

Kings 2, Canucks 1 in Overtime

Tonight

Blues vs Red Wings at 7PM on NBCSN

Ducks vs Panthers at 7PM

Sharks vs Maple Leafs at 7:30PM

Stars vs Flames at 9PM on ESPN+

Penguins vs Avalanche at 9:30PM on NBCSN

WWE

SmackDown LIVE results

- The Usos defeated The Bar

- Shinsuke Nakamura attacked Rusev before their match could even get started

- Kofi Kingston defeated The Miz

- Asuka won a Women’s Battle Royal to gain entry in the SmackDown Women's Championship match at TLC

WWE TLC match card

- Mixed Match Challenge Final match. The winning team will get the no. 30 spots in the 2019 men's and women's Royal Rumble matches.

- Seth Rollins vs Dean Ambrose for the WWE Intercontinental Championship

- Braun Strowman vs. Baron Corbin in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match. If Strowman wins, Corbin will be stripped of all authoritative power and Strowman will receive a WWE Universal Championship match at the Royal Rumble. If Corbin wins, he will become the full-time general manager of Raw.

- Ronda Rousey vs Nia Jax for the WWE Raw Women's Championship

- Daniel Bryan vs AJ Styles for the WWE Championship

- Becky Lynch vs Charlotte Flair vs Asuka in a Triple threat Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship

Today we acknowledge another terrible loss, two weeks ago we discuss the passing of Marvel Comic Book Legend Stan Lee whose impact on the world of Superhero Comics can never ever be outmatched. Yesterday, another important pop culture figure was lost to us and if it weren't for him, we would not have been ab;e to know what it's like to "live in a pineapple under the sea." That's right, Stephen Hillenburg, creator of Nickelodeon's longest running series SpongeBob SquarePants, has passed away at the age of 57, I won't say reason why he died but I will the tell you impact he had on the network of Nickelodeon and for kids over the past 25 Years. His journey to success all started in 1993 with another hit Nickelodeon series, Rocko's Modern Life which ended in 1996 and will returned probably next year in an all-new TV Special "Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling." Rocko's creative director was Stephen Hillenburg and after the show's cancellation, much of the staff regrouped to work on SpongeBob starting in 1999, several voice actors who got their start from Rocko would eventually make a name for themselves later on, and has more success with SpongeBob than the guy who gave him a voice, Tom Kenny. Both Kenny and Hillenburg have SpongeBob a pop culture icon whose status should be at Legend and I think to myself what else on TV I would be watching of I didn't a little yellowing talking sea sponge to keep me happy, or anyone else happy for that matter. I could talk some my favorite moments of SpongeBob for he has done some pretty crazy things over the years, but none of them would be possible without Stephen Hillenburg, so rather than make this new #TwitterTrend all about SpongeBob, this one goes all to The Man Behind the Sponge.

Nickelodeon @Nickelodeon

💛 We are sad to share the news of the passing of Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of SpongeBob SquarePants. Today, we are observing a moment of silence to honor his life and work. 💛

Variety @Variety

#SpongeBob Squarepants creator Stephen Hillenburg dies at 57 http://bit.ly/2ra1DiG

Grant Smith @MasterWuggles

Since we're sharing our favorite Spongebob moments today, here's one of mine. Rest in peace, Stephen Hillenburg.

Jill Gutowitz @jillboard

This is still my favorite Spongebob moment, and IMO remains one of he funniest jokes ever written

Blake @Blake_Wilcoxen

One of my all time favorite scenes from Spongebob

Brian Gay @brian2596

Some of my favorite childhood memories were SpongeBob:

- performing at the Bubble Bowl.

- selling chocolate.

- delivering pizza with a less-than-enthusiastic Squidward.

- meeting THE hash-slinging slasher.

Thank you, Stephen Hillenburg.

Bikini Bottom meant the world to me.

🎄 Chris 🎄 @RescreenDude

It's gonna say "In memory of Steven Hillenburg" at the end of the next Spongebob film.

Cookin Soul @CookinSoul

RIP Stephen Hillenburg !!!

Creator of SpongeBob Squarepants

Butch Hartman @realhartman

No words. Steve Hillenburg was a friend and immensely talented creator. We grew up together at Nickelodeon. Prayers for his family and legions of fans. You will be sorely missed, Steve.

Brad Bird @BradBirdA113

I first discovered SPONGEBOB through my sons, who were loudly singing along with the dopey & memorable theme song downstairs. I came down to see what the ruckus was about and ended up watching my first episode. Many laughs.

Many thanks, Steve Hillenburg. May you Rest In Peace.

Jorma Taccone @jormataccone

RIP Stephen Hillenburg who brought tremendous joy and wonderful insanity into this world. SpongeBob SquarePants is one of my favorite things to ever exist and I wish I could have been friends with Steve. #Stephenhillenburg

David Hasselhoff @DavidHasselhoff

Wow what a unique and fantastic character Steve created! It was my pleasure and honor to be in SpongeBob The Movie and to share some great laughs with this gentleman, Shocking Loss! To this day I am stopped and flattered by people and kids who have seen me in the film.#SpongeBob

Carlos Alazraqui @carlosalazraqui

RIP to a wonderful and kind friend. You will be greatly missed, Stephen Hillenburg.

Chris Tallman @MrChrisTallman

Sending love to the family and friends of Stephen Hillenburg. Love you, Spongebob.

Busy Philipps @BusyPhilipps

Sponge Bob has brought my little one Cricket so much joy and given her the weirdest & wildest sense of humor. Thank you Mr. Hillenburg and rest in peace. 💔

Tony Hawk @tonyhawk

Goodbye Stephen Hillenburg, thank you for the shared laughs with my kids through the years. We’re all Goofy Goobers thanks to you.

Mindy 🌟 COMMISSIONS OPEN 🌟 @mindysoung

God I cant even think of my favorite one. One of my favorites is Spongebob's fever dream while trying to write an essay and his house is just, on fire because he didnt write his essay.

i want a bethopotamus for christmas @betheleanorr

my favorite episode is "shanghaied," the episode where spongebob and patrick are trapped on the flying dutchman's ship, and the only way they can get out is through – gulp – THE PERFUME DEPARTMENT

lizann 🍬 @lizkadijah_

i have way too many favorite episodes of spongebob, but him splitting his pants is forever top 3

Last night I saw the trailer for one of Disney's newest film in 2019, Artemis Fowl, and to give everyone my honest opinion, it doesn't make any sense to me at all. I mean when I first heard about it, I fought it was going to be like magic talking birds, but that has already been done before so it's not really the case of them matte. It's based on a science fiction fantasy novel series written by Eoin Colfer about "A teenage genius named Artemis Fowl II who captures a Fairy named Holly Short, who is also captain of the LEPrecon (Lower Elements Police Recon), in order to rescue his criminal father and restore his family's fortune." So it's like a magical heist film with Artemis, played by Ferdia Shaw, dressed up as if he was from Men in Black, the film also stars newcomer Lara McDonnell, with Nonso Anodize, Hong Chau, Josh Gad and Judi Dench in supporting roles. I can't seem to make this new trailer, so I'll leave the best reaction in hands of these videos in our Web Choice playlist for today, some people in the videos have the same look as I had when it first saw it.