Box Score 11/17: Capitals, Kovalev and Klinsmann

Good morning and welcome to the Yardbarker Box Score, what we're reading while counting down the minutes to Thanksgiving break.

Happy birthday to Sean Miller, Reggie Wayne and Ryan Braun. On this date in 1953, the St. Louis Browns became the Baltimore Baseball Club.

Around the league: 

• At age 55 most people start to secure their retirement plans. For Joe Thomas his 55 years means he's running out of time to play one down in a college football game for South Carolina State. [SI]
• Dwight Howard continues to shine for the Atlanta Hawks. [Sports on Earth]
• Blue Jackets' Jack Johnson has clawed his way back after his parents nearly bankrupted him. [The Comeback]
• Who could replace Jurgen Klinsmann? If you happen to be in the market for a new head of the USMNT (hey, as it so happens - we're listening!) here is a solid short list of contenders. [Fox Sports] 

YB ICYMI: 

"No, this is not that other film with Channing Tatum in a onesie and Michael Scott with a lot of makeup. This chilling documentary takes a deep dive into the murder of Olympic champion wrestler Dave Schultz at the hands of John Du Pont, millionaire philanthropist. While the murder is the main subject, Du Pont’s spiraling paranoia and erratic behavior paints a scary picture of what neglect and wealth can do to a person."  - The 10 best sports docs available for streaming

"Until Chocolatito or GGG can defeat a fighter who has universal name recognition, the winner of Ward vs. Kovalev will have a signature win over a pound-for-pound top five fighter along with an undefeated record (something Canelo can't claim due to losing to Floyd Mayweather in 2013) and complete dominance over an entire weight class." - Nine reasons you can't miss Sergey Kovalev vs. Andre Ward

"No lie, this brilliant device was originally created by Vikings in the ninth century, who needed a way to keep their hands warm in the cold Icelandic climate while, at the same time, keeping their drinks cold. Eventually, they developed a snuggly wool mitten that could also accommodate a cup in order to keep their Viking revelry going." - TailGreater: Boozin' with the Bruins at the Rose Bowl

This seems like a good thing for the Capitals, but really, it's a bad thing for the Capitals.