Best Sports Stuff Right Now: Torches, Baby Cakes and a Mad King

Quarterback controversies, dream fights, historic NBA paces and presidential matters rule the sporting world in mid-November.

If sports fans thought the Donald Trump-Hillary Clinton fallout week would have no equal, think again.

This week has continued consequences of the election cycle, some controversial quotes from major names and plenty of action as the NBA season kicks into high gear and the NFL sets its eyes on the stretch run to the playoffs.

Oh, and Baby Cakes.

Here's a look at the best sports stuff right now.

NBA Teams Say No to The Donald

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So it begins.

NBA teams are the first to come out against President-elect Donald Trump, according to ESPN.com's Marc Stein and Zach Lowe.

"Sources told ESPN.com that the Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks have moved away from Trump hotels in New York City and Chicago, which bear Donald Trump's name through a licensing agreement," Stein and Lowe wrote.

The report goes on to note another team won't renew with Trump's properties when its contract expires.

Which team in what sport will follow suit?

Phil Jackson Offends the King

New York Knicks president Phil Jackson goofed.

Jackson had an interview with ESPN.com's Jackie MacMullan and touched on LeBron James leaving the Miami Heat. As ESPN.com's Dave McMenamin captured, James took offense to the wording.

"If you go and read the definition of what the word 'posse' is, it's not what I've built over my career," James said. "It's not what I stand for, it's not what my family stands for. I believe the only reason he used that word is because he sees young African-Americans trying to make a difference."

Considering even Carmelo Anthony didn't quite understand the comments by his team's president, this saga has just begun.

Tony Romo Passes the Torch

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo just set an example for every professional player.

Romo is healthy but made a point to graciously give the nod to rookie quarterback Dak Prescott, who unexpectedly has 14 touchdowns to two interceptions and the team riding an eight-game tear.

The Cowboys' official website has the full statement in video form, and it is worth watching; it's legendary and is the ultimate passing-of-the-torch moment.

The Goff Era Begins

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The Los Angeles Rams announced Tuesday that 2016 No. 1 pick Jared Goff will start Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins.

It's about time.

The Rams are 4-5 and have fielded the biggest joke of an offense the league has to offer over the past three weeks. In 17-10 and 13-10 losses and a 9-6 win, the defense has only allowed one touchdown in each game and never more than 300 total yards.

Can Goff save the Rams?

Mayweather-McGregor War of Words

At this point, everyone wants to see double UFC champion Conor McGregor get in the squared circle with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Look at the quote above for Mayweather's latest bout of trash talk on the matter.

McGregor's response? Mayweather wouldn't stand a chance. Oh, and he'd want $100 million to do the fight.

McGregor does have a strong boxing background, which helps to make this more realistic than one might expect. For now, it's all talk—entertaining talk.

The Rock for President

For those unhappy with politics right now, two words might make them feel better about 2020—The Rock.

Dwayne Johnson—People's Sexiest Man Alive, by the way—dropped the above quote while talking about a possible run for office in 2020.

"I wouldn't rule it out," Johnson said, per Paul Chi of Vanity Fair. "It would be a great opportunity to help people, so it's possible. This past election shows that anything can happen."

It sounds crazy, but think about it—The Rock was the most charismatic promo guy in WWE, to the point the company brings him back on a yearly basis at its top events.

Surround him with a knowledgeable supporting cast, and away we would go.

The Association's Next Generation

Forget the drama surrounding Kevin Durant and the grandpa-esque presence of LeBron James—this year belongs to the next wave of elite talent.

Look at James Harden with the Houston Rockets. Free of Dwight Howard, he's posting averages of 30.3 points, 12.6 assists and 7.9 rebounds.

Or how about Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the guy Durant abandoned. He's flirting with triple-double averages of 32.0 points, 9.9 assists and 9.7 rebounds.

Then there is DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors, a guy invoking the name of Michael Jordan. He was the first since Jordan in 1986-87 to score 30 or more points in eight of his first nine games.

Embrace the new wave.

Baby Cakes

The New Orleans Baby Cakes.

Sounds like a joke, right? Nope, a Miami Marlins' Triple-A affiliate just made the switch.

The New Orleans Zephyrs didn't exactly strike fear into opponents, either. But the new name is sure to move some merchandise with such a sick logo.

A New College-NFL Trend Emerges?

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Thanks to Calvin Johnson and others, it seems NFL players continue to retire at a younger age than in the past given the toll the game takes on their bodies.

Thanks to Oklahoma defensive end Charles Walker, this trend might extend to the college realm.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Walker walked out on the program so he could start getting ready for the NFL draft.

Get this—Walker is so talented, it's hard to imagine NFL teams knock his stock too much on draft day. If so, Walker might be the first in a long line of early departures for the sake of health. He had suffered a concussion at the start of October.

Russell Wilson Joins the Fight for the Seattle SuperSonics

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Russell Wilson is the latest to campaign for the SuperSonics returning to Seattle.

Wilson announced on Twitter he's partnered with the Sonics Arena Group in an effort to get Seattle an NBA franchise once more.

He expanded on his reasoning in the Players' Tribune:

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To me, this is about more than nostalgia.

We live in divisive times, and sports have a way of bringing people closer together. They allow us all — children and adults — to use our imaginations and dream. I want kids in Seattle to grow up dreaming of playing basketball or hockey for their hometown team.

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Wilson cites the togetherness of those supporting the Chicago Cubs as a reason Seattle should have the SuperSonics back.

Who wants to argue against him? It's time, NBA.

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