Evan Mobley erupts for a game‑high 24 points, sinking five of six three‑pointers as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Washington Wizards 121‑111 on Oct. 29, 2026. The 7‑footer’s hot shooting stretches the Wizards’ defense, freeing up center Jarrett Allen and bolstering Cleveland’s floor spacing. Mobley says his shooting feels "sustainable" after years of work, and teammates hope his perimeter threat will complement his rim defense and fuel the Cavs’ next jump. The win marks Cleveland’s third straight victory, improving to 3‑1.
Rookie AJ Dybantsa finally debuts for the Washington Wizards, dropping a team‑high 19 points in a 121‑111 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 29, 2026. After missing the first four games with an ankle sprain, the 19‑year‑old No. 1 overall pick says NBA interiors are "trees" and plans to add a floater and a mid‑range jumper to his game. He shoots 8‑of‑12 in 27 minutes, adds 2 rebounds and 2 assists, and even records his first NBA alley‑oop. Dybantsa’s early‑season adjustment highlights his willingness to expand his scoring tools despite the Wizards’ 0‑5 start.
WASHINGTON, DC — The Washington Capitals’ first line buoyed them to victory on Wednesday night, with Alex Tuch, Dylan Strome, and Jordan Kyrou all tallying multiple points in the 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Only one of the Capitals’ goals didn’t feature a point from a member of the first line. Tuch and Kyrou
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Alex Tuch was TNT’s pre- and postgame guest during their telecast of the Washington Capitals‘ 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Tuch got the nod due to scoring twice, including the overtime winner, in his previous outing against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, and then following that up with another two tallies against the Flyers
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The Cavaliers beat the Wizards 121-111 on Oct. 28, extending their winning streak to 17 games. Forward Evan Mobley leads the buzz, scoring 24 points while hitting 5‑of‑6 from three‑point range and posting 12 rebounds – he’s now 12‑for‑18 (66.7%) from beyond the arc in his first four games. Rookie Peyton Watson adds 22 points and five offensive rebounds, while Alex Sarr contributes 18 points and a defensive spark for Washington. James Harden struggles early, shooting just 27.8%, but rebounds in the second half. Coach Kenny Atkinson highlights Mobley’s newfound confidence and quicker release on threes.
After a 5-2 road loss to the Washington Capitals on Oct. 29, 2026, the Philadelphia Flyers fall to 3-8-4 in their first 15 games, marking the fewest wins in the Eastern Conference. Captain Sean Couturier, who scored his first goal of the season, blasted the squad’s effort as “soft,” saying they lose battles and lack grit. Coach Rick Tocchet backed the criticism, calling the play “pause hockey” and lamenting the drop in defensive intensity from last year’s top‑tier expected‑goals‑against. The comments spotlight a mounting pressure on the Flyers to reverse a nine‑game losing streak.
Sporting Kansas City became part of MLS history on Oct. 29, 2026, after a 3-1 defeat to Minnesota United in Minneapolis. Despite a 1-0 halftime lead, KC surrendered two goals within five minutes and a late third, setting a new league record for most goals allowed in a single season. The loss highlights defensive struggles for Sporting as Minnesota capitalizes on the collapse.
The Cavaliers pull off a 121-111 comeback win over the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena, snapping a wild first half where the Wizards poured 42 points in the opening quarter and 50 in the paint. After trailing by ten at halftime, coach Kenny Atkinson’s adjustments tighten the defense, limiting Washington to just 16 second‑half paint points while Cleveland outscored them 62-42. Standout performances include Evan Mobley’s 24‑12 line with five threes, Jarrett Allen’s key blocks, and Peyton Watson’s 22 points. Fresh rookie AJ Dybantsa drops 19 in his debut, and the Cavs’ depth—Mitchell, Harden, and others—suggests they can sustain this surge as they head to Atlanta next.
Former ESPN reporter and ex‑Trump press aide Britt McHenry releases a video explaining the viral incident that cost her a State Department role. She says she and a friend were harassed by a group heckling Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma and his fiancée, model Winnie Harlow, at a Washington Wizards game on Oct. 22, 2026. After enduring vulgar insults, McHenry threw her beer when the crowd began pelting them with drinks and towels, prompting an usher to eject the main agitator. McHenry claims she was defending Harlow and herself, expressing regret for not leaving earlier. The episode, captured by TMZ, follows previous controversies that have shadowed her career.
The Philadelphia Flyers fall to the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Oct. 29, extending their losing streak to three games (3-8-4). Washington scores early, with Alex Tuch netting 1:50 into the first, and adds two more in the third period, including a power‑play goal by Matvei Michkov at 9:44. Sean Couturier registers his first goal of the year to tie the game 1-1 in the second period, but the Flyers can’t recover. Philadelphia posts 25 shots to Washington’s 30, and deals with injuries to Noel Acciari and Cam York. Coach Rick Tocchet’s warning about a strong start goes unheeded as the Caps dominate the matchup.
The Washington Capitals hosted the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena for the first time this season. The Caps seem to never actually play hockey these days, so it was good to see them battle another team instead of just each other at practice. Alex Tuch stayed scalding hot to open the scoring early in
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The Cavaliers rebounded from a 10‑point halftime hole to beat the Washington Wizards 121‑111 on Oct. 29, 2026, earning their third straight win and improving to 3‑1. Coach Kenny Atkinson’s halftime pep talk sparked a second‑half surge led by Evan Mobley’s 24 points, Peyton Watson’s 22 and Donovan Mitchell’s 19. Wizards rookie No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa debuted with 19 points, posting the most first‑quarter rookie scoring since 1996‑97. Washington’s Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr added 18 each, while the Cavs’ defense steadied after a shaky start, showing growing team cohesion.
Washington rookie AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft, makes a strong NBA debut despite a sprained ankle, scoring 19 points on 8‑of‑12 shooting in a 121‑111 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 28, 2026. He posted nine first‑quarter points, hit a three‑pointer, grabbed two rebounds and dished two assists, including an alley‑oop finish from Trae Young. Dybantsa led the Wizards in scoring, while teammates Trae Young added 14 and Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr each had 18. The Wizards fall to 2‑3 and look to rebound against the Charlotte Hornets Friday.
The Washington Wizards fall 121-111 to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena, despite an early surge. Rookie AJ Dybantsa shines in his NBA debut, scoring 19 points—including a highlight alley‑oop dunk—and adding 11 points in the first half. Alex Sarr contributes 18 points, while Trae Young posts 14 points with 8 assists. The Wizards lead 42-34 after the first quarter and hold a 69-59 halftime edge, but Cleveland rallies, outscoring Washington 25-14 late in the third to tie at 92 before pulling away in the fourth. Washington’s offense stalls, and the loss opens their NBA Cup campaign before a rematch with Charlotte on Friday.
The Cavaliers rally for a third straight win over the Wizards, highlighted by Evan Mobley’s hot three‑point night (24 points, 12 rebounds, 5‑of‑6 from deep) earning him an A grade. Peyton Watson emerges as a bright spot, posting 22 points, 6 rebounds and a solid A‑ grade as he finds his offensive rhythm. Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell drops 19 points but struggles with shooting and defense (C‑), and James Harden’s defensive lapses cost him a D+. Jarrett Allen’s defensive presence (8 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks) secures a B, while role players receive mixed grades. The piece grades each player based on expectations and highlights Watson’s growing groove.
Former ESPN reporter and ex‑Trump staffer Britt McHenry breaks her silence about the October 21 Wizards‑Bucks season‑opener at Capital One Arena that led to her dismissal from the State Department. In a video posted to X, McHenry recounts how a spectator harassed Kyle Kuzma’s fiancée, model Winnie Harlow, then turned on her and her friend Andrew. After a verbal exchange escalated, she threw a beer in the agitator’s face, prompting a melee that injured an usher named Donald. McHenry says she was defending Harlow and herself, admits returning to their seats was a mistake, and notes she resigned on October 22, sparking renewed scrutiny of her brief political role.
Welcome to the NBA, AJ Dybantsa.
The Washington Wizards finally got AJ Dybantsa on the floor, and he instantly showed why he was the number one overall pick.
The Cleveland Cavaliers rally past the Washington Wizards 121-111 on Oct. 28, snapping a halftime double‑digit deficit to claim their third straight win. Evan Mobley leads with 24 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 5‑of‑6 from three‑point range, just shy of his career best. Peyton Watson adds 16 points before halftime, while Mario Hezonja and Meleek Thomas spark the fourth‑quarter surge that puts Cleveland ahead. The Wizards dominate the first half, scoring 42 points and 26 in the paint, but the Cavs adjust defensively and offensively to secure a 3‑1 start to the season. Upcoming games: at Atlanta on Oct. 30 and vs. Milwaukee on Halloween.
Britt McHenry explains Wizards game drink incident and job loss.
Sean McVay confirms that defensive end Myles Garrett and rookie Terrance Ferguson remain on injured reserve and will not practice this week, delaying any chance they can join the 53-man roster before the 21‑day practice window closes. Both players must be activated within that period or be season‑ended, but the Rams have yet to open the window. With three games left before a Week 11 bye—against the Chargers, Commanders and Cardinals—their return likely targets Week 12 versus Green Bay. Meanwhile, veteran receiver Davante Adams is recovering faster than expected from hamstring surgery.
At halftime of the Cavs’ home showdown with the Wizards, Washington leads 69‑59, fueled by a flurry of dunks that eclipse a typical game. Trae Young, Anthony Davis and rookie AJ Dybantsa make the Wizards a high‑flying threat, while Cleveland struggles to protect the rim despite Jarrett Allen’s occasional blocks. Off the board, Peyton Watson shines with 16 points on 7‑of‑11 shooting, but James Harden sputters (2‑of‑10) and Donovan Mitchell barely touches the ball. The article argues the Cavs must get physical and stop backdoor cuts to rebound from a difficult first half.
The Philadelphia Eagles face a pivotal NFC East showdown with the Washington Commanders on Sunday, but injuries threaten their chances. Star running back Saquon Barkley and top receiver DeVonta Smith missed Wednesday's practice, joining receivers Dontayvion Wicks and Britain Covey and defenders Jihaad Campbell and Jonathan Jones on the injury list. With quarterback Jalen Hurts already out indefinitely, the Eagles, now five-game losers after a 2-0 start, need a win to stay within striking distance of the Giants and Cowboys. A loss could plunge them to the division's bottom.
Game information/links Game preview The Washington Capitals (6-4-0) are finally back at it Wednesday night, hosting the Philadelphia Flyers (3-7-4) at Capital One Arena in their final game of a season-long five-game homestand. And if it’s felt like forever since the Capitals last played — it has! This is just the team’s third game in
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