LOS ANGELES -- In the aftermath of a 127-105 opening-night loss, Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg said he "lost all respect" for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic because of the wa… [+4164 chars]

Yaxel Lendeborg said it was an "interesting first game for me" after defending the Lakers superstar in his professional debut.

ESPN

Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: 'Lost all respect' for Luka Doncic - ESPN

Shohei Ohtani will not require surgery on either the knee or biceps injuries that hampered him in the second half, Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman told reporters on Wednesday… [+2313 chars]

MLB Trade Rumors rounds up a few notes from the Dodgers' end of season press conference on Ohtani, a bullpen surgery, and staff continuity.

MLB Trade Rumors

Dodgers Notes: Ohtani, Klein, Coaching Staff - MLB Trade Rumors

The Atlanta Dream are two wins away from a WNBA championship. 
Led by yet another double-double from Angel Reese, the Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 on Wednesday night in Game 3 of … [+854 chars]

The Atlanta Dream are two wins away from a WNBA championship.

Bleacher Report

Angel Reese Makes History as Dream Beat Valkyries in WNBA Finals Game 3, Box Score Stats, Highlights - Bleacher Report

Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers Oct 21, 2026 player box scores including video and shot charts

Heat.com

Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers Oct 21, 2026 Box Scores - NBA.com

Some will say Vincent Kompany threw this game. Others will say that Bayern Munich got unlucky. If Michael Olise and Joshua Kimmich had been available to start, maybe Arsenal would not have escaped th… [+7555 chars]

FC Bayern could have done better, but it was a fine UCL night against the Gunners.

Bavarian Football Works

Three Observations from Bayern Munich’s quirky 2-2 draw with Arsenal - Bavarian Football Works

The Dodgers’ bid for a three-peat ended in decisive fashion, as they were swept by the Brewers one year after handing Milwaukee that same fate in the NLCS. As they turn their attention to 2027, presi… [+4332 chars]

The Dodgers are "business as usual" financially despite the investigations and questions about owner Mark Walter's financial situation.

Friedman: Dodgers Offseason "Business As Usual" - MLB Trade Rumors

The NBA season saw it’s first full night of action on Wednesday with most of the league’s teams playing their first game of the season. That meant we got our first look at LaMelo Ball teaming up with… [+1679 chars]

LaMelo Ball is brilliant with the ball in his hands, especially when he's allowed to take seven steps without dribbling the ball.

Awful Announcing

ESPN announcers incredulous over LaMelo Ball non-travel - Awful Announcing

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB+WAVE) Before we get carried away, a reminder: Louisvilles 89-83 victory over Kansas Wednesday night doesnt count.
Its an exhibition. It wont help the No. 11-ranked Cardinals NC… [+6307 chars]

Louisville was impressive in its first exhibition outing, a win on the road at No. 17 Kansas.

Wdrbwave.com

Beyond the Buzzer: Louisville’s 89-83 win at Kansas doesn’t count, but it does mean something - WDRB

Like it or not, the College Football Playoff is expected to expand to 24 teams beginning with the 2027 season.
Once that happens, Fox college football analyst Joel Klatt expects the SEC and Big Ten … [+2996 chars]

Like it or not, the College Football Playoff is expected to expand to 24 teams beginning with the 2027 season.Once that happens, Fox college football analyst Joel Klatt expects the SEC and Big Ten to

Footballscoop.com

Joel Klatt: SEC-Big Ten scheduling agreement expected once CFP expands to 24 - FootballScoop.com

Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season is here and kicks off on Thursday with a battle between two young star quarterbacks. The New England Patriots and Chicago Bears, led by Drake May and Caleb Williams, res… [+9492 chars]

All the latest injury news as Week 7 gets set to kick off

CBS Sports

NFL Week 7 injury report: Ravens' Lamar Jackson limited, Jets' Breece Hall a non-participant - CBS Sports

The Oregon Ducks are going on the road for the first time in almost a month, preparing for a must-win game against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday afternoon. After completing a comeback win … [+809 chars]

The Oregon Ducks have revealed the uniforms that they will wear for the Week 8 game against the Illinois Fighting Illini.

USA Today

Oregon Ducks unveil uniforms for Week 8 game vs. Illinois - Ducks Wire

The relationship between Joe Buck and Troy Aikman has been strained for weeks — and maybe longer — according to what appears to be the most detailed report yet regarding their recent tension.
In a p… [+2994 chars]

The relationship between Joe Buck and Troy Aikman has been strained for "some time," according to a report Wednesday.

Sportsmediawatch.com

Report: Aikman-Buck relationship strained "for some time" - Sports Media Watch

The NBA grind continues tonight, and our Action Network staff has you covered from every angle. We've pooled our top analysis and broken down the board to bring you our favorite spreads, totals, and … [+12665 chars]

Read our staff's top NBA betting picks and predictions for Wednesday, October 21 featuring spreads, totals, player props and moneylines.

The Action Network

NBA Predictions, Picks for Wednesday, October 21 - Action Network

KANSAS CITY, Mo.A former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end has died, the team confirmed in a news conference Wednesday.
Allen Bailey, who played for the team from 2011 through 2018, had died at the a… [+2263 chars]

Former Chiefs player Allen Bailey has died at 37, the team confirmed. Reid called him "one of my favorite players" and said he was "way too young."

KMBC Kansas City

'One of my favorites': Former Chiefs player dead at 37, Andy Reid confirms - KMBC

Oct 21, 2026, 07:45 PM ET
ATLANTA -- Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was denied entry to Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, according to a video he posted to social media, after he refused to sit in t… [+3684 chars]

Enes Kanter Freedom was denied entry to Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, according to a video he posted to social media, after he refused to sit in the private suite arranged for him by the Dream and State Farm Arena in response to his safety concerns.

Dream arrange suite for Enes Kanter Freedom to address his safety concerns - ESPN

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Packers running back Josh Jacobs, in his first comments since his arrest in May following an incident with a woman at his home, admitted Wednesday that he made a mistake but said h… [+5230 chars]

Josh Jacobs, in his first comments since his arrest in May following an incident with a woman at his home, said he is trying to move forward from the "mistake."

Packers' Josh Jacobs says he is trying to learn from 'mistake,' move forward - ESPN

KANSAS CITY When BYU took the stage at Big 12 basketball media days on Wednesday, there was a very noticeable absence for the Cougars: head coach Kevin Young.
In the first late scratch of the season… [+4418 chars]

Rob Wright, Collin Chandler and Bruce Branch were joined by assistant coach Tim Fanning in Kansas City to preview the Cougars’ upcoming campaign.

Deseret News

Why Kevin Young did not attend Big 12 basketball media days - Deseret News

The Golden State Warriors have "started exploring trade routes" involving veteran center Kristaps Porziis, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Charania added that Porziis is "seriously contemplating… [+2202 chars]

The Golden State Warriors have "started exploring trade routes" involving veteran center Kristaps Porziņģis, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Kristaps Porzingis Trade Rumors Addressed by Warriors amid NBA Retirement Buzz - Bleacher Report

NEW YORK (AP) The NFL welcomes an investigation into the Philadelphia Eagles handling of Jalen Hurts blood clots after the players union asked for one, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday.
Goo… [+3491 chars]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league welcomes an investigation into the Philadelphia Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots after the players' union asked for one. Goodell said Wednesday that the league's chief medical officer has gone through…

Associated Press

NFL welcomes a review of how Eagles handled Jalen Hurts' blood clots, Roger Goodell says - AP News

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The New Mexico State Aggies take on the Sam Houston Bearkats in Huntsville, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 21. … [+5031 chars]

Read New Mexico State Aggies vs Sam Houston Bearkats predictions, picks and odds in our NCAAF preview for Wednesday, Oct. 21.