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Dream Beat Valkyries 80-69: WNBA Finals Goes To Game 7
The Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, tying the series 3-3 and forcing a Game 7 for the title.
Texas State Vs. Boise State Preview: What To Know
Texas State vs. Boise State score predictions aside, here's what to know before the Bobcats visit No. 20 Boise State on Saturday at Albertsons Stadium.
No. 23 Missouri vs. Arkansas Preview: Tigers Chase Fourth
No. 23 Missouri travels to Fayetteville on Oct. 31 to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in a 7:45 p.m. ET SEC Network showdown. The Tigers, 5‑2 after a 31‑3 loss at Ole Miss, rely on a potent offense that averages 31.1 points and 429.6 yards per game, led by QB Austin Simmons (1,773 yards, 14 TDs, 2 INTs) and RB Jamal Roberts (867 yards, 8 TDs). Arkansas (3‑4) looks to bounce back from a 31‑21 win at Vanderbilt, featuring QB KJ Jackson (1,444 yards, 7 TDs) and a struggling ground game averaging just 3.5 yards per carry. The key matchup is Missouri’s rush versus Arkansas’s porous run defense, while turnovers and third‑down efficiency could swing the game. A win would solidify Missouri’s ranking and keep Arkansas’s bowl hopes alive.
Utah vs Cincinnati Football Game Preview
No. 6 Utah travels to Nippert Stadium on Oct. 31 to face Cincinnati in a clash of unbeaten Utes (7‑0) against a 5‑2 Bearcats squad that has scored at least 24 points every game. Both teams average high offensive numbers—Utah 37.4 points and 478.4 yards per game, Cincinnati 35.4 points and 455.3 yards—while their defenses have forced nine takeaways each. Quarterbacks Devon Dampier (Utah) and JC French IV (Cincinnati) lead the attacks, with running backs Wayshawn Parker and Cole Tabb providing big‑play potential. The key matchup pits Utah’s 14 career sacks against Cincinnati’s line, which has also allowed 14 sacks. The turnover differential (Cincy +5, Utah +1) could decide a game that may determine Utah’s push toward a playoff berth.
Ohio State vs USC Preview: Key Questions Before Saturday
The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (6‑1) head to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 31 to test their 39.3‑point‑per‑game offense against a 6‑2 USC squad that relies on a high‑powered third‑down attack. Key questions focus on whether USC’s defense can contain quarterback Julian Sayin (19 TDs, 4 INTs) and top receiver Jeremiah Smith (984 yards, 12 TDs), or if Trojan quarterback Jayden Maiava (2,302 yards, 19 TDs) and a 50.5% third‑down conversion rate can keep pace. Both teams enter without reported injuries. Ohio State boasts a +8 turnover margin versus USC’s +2, and the matchup pits Buckeye passing yards (323 ypg) against the Trojans’ balanced offense. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
Miami vs UNC Preview: What To Know Before Saturday
Miami vs North Carolina preview breaks down Saturday's Kenan Stadium matchup, with the No. 1 Hurricanes' offense facing a Tar Heels defense off an OT loss.
Arizona State vs. No. 8 BYU Preview: Cougars Chase Bounce-Back Win
Arizona State heads to Provo for an Arizona State vs BYU preview that finds the Cougars looking to answer their first loss in six weeks. BYU, ranked No.
Minnesota vs Indiana Preview: What to Know Before Saturday
No. 4 Indiana hosts Minnesota on Oct. 31 at Memorial Stadium, with kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS. The Hoosiers (7‑1) come off a 13‑6 OT win at Michigan, led by QB Josh Hoover’s 1,741 passing yards, 18 TDs and just one interception. Minnesota (5‑2) relies on a ball‑hawk defense that has forced 13 takeaways and boasts a +5 turnover margin, but its ground game lags at 100.1 rushing yards per game. Key matchups include Indiana’s balanced attack versus the Gophers’ secondary, and whether Minnesota can limit Hoover’s 43.6% third‑down conversion rate. Both teams enter on four‑of‑five winning streaks, making this a pivotal contest for CFP hopes.
Auburn vs. No. 12 Ole Miss Preview: Rebels Chase Bounce-Back
Auburn Tigers vs Ole Miss Rebels preview breaks down form, stats and projected starters for Saturday's Oct. 31 game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
No. 19 SMU vs Syracuse Preview: Mustangs Chase Seventh Win
No. 19 SMU heads to the JMA Wireless Dome on Oct. 31 for a showdown with Syracuse, aiming for a seventh win after a 59-20 blowout of California. The Mustangs (6‑1, 36.4 ppg, 470.3 yds/game) rely on quarterback Kevin Jennings (19 TDs, 73.3% completion) and RB Kendrick Raphael (641 yards, 8 TDs). Syracuse (3‑4, 31.6 ppg, 450.6 yds/game) rides QB Steve Angeli and WR Umari Hatcher (887 yards, 8 TDs) after back‑to‑back OT victories. The key battle: SMU’s high‑powered passing attack versus a Orange defense that has forced 13 takeaways. If Syracuse can pressure Jennings and create turnovers, they could stay within reach of SMU’s 36‑point average; otherwise the Mustangs’ efficiency should prevail.
Notre Dame vs Navy Preview
No. 5 Notre Dame looks to answer its first loss of the season when it faces Navy on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Lakers Beat Clippers 103-87 Behind Grimes’ 23 Points
Quentin Grimes scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Lakers used a dominant second quarter to beat the LA Clippers 103-87 at Intuit Dome on Wednesday.
Kraken Edge Maple Leafs 5-4 on Montour’s Late Goal
Brandon Montour nets the decisive goal with 33 seconds left as the Seattle Kraken fend off a late surge to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Oct. 29, 2026, at Climate Pledge Arena. Seattle builds a 4-2 lead in the second period, highlighted by Chandler Stephenson’s wrist shot and Ryker Evans’s tally, while Toronto rallies to tie 4-4 on Auston Matthews’s 10th‑of‑season goal. Montour’s slap‑shot winner, set up by Jordan Eberle and Matty Beniers, lifts Seattle to an 8-4-1 record, third in the Pacific. Toronto falls to 7-6-2, tied for fourth in the Atlantic.
Dallas Mavericks’ Early-Season Instability Can Fuel Growth
The Dallas Mavericks’ rocky start to the 2026‑27 season reflects a tough early schedule and key injuries, notably Cooper Flagg’s shoulder sprain. After a 122‑106 loss to the San Antonio Spurs—where the Mavs shot just 50 points from starters and rattled 18 turnovers—Dallas rebounded with a 113‑109 win over Miami, highlighted by Flagg’s historic 29‑point, 11‑assist, five‑steal line that tied his career highs. The next night, the Mavericks upset the Oklahoma City Thunder, extending a potential two‑game winning streak and showcasing the Irving‑Flagg‑Washington core. Despite defensive lapses and roster adjustments, flashes from bench players like Sergio de Larrea and new two‑way contract Walter Clayton Jr. suggest growth potential as the team reshapes its identity.
Avalanche Beat Devils 5-2 Behind Four-Goal Third Period
The Colorado Avalanche rallied to a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils at Ball Arena on Oct. 29, 2026, scoring four unanswered goals in the third period. Nazem Kadri led Colorado with a goal and an assist, while Nathan MacKinnon added another. The Avalanche out‑shot the Devils 44‑22 and converted 1 of 2 power‑play chances, whereas Jake Allen faced 44 shots for New Jersey. Both teams split the season series 1‑1, with Colorado improving to 7‑5‑1 and New Jersey falling to 8‑5‑0. Colorado now sits with 15 points in the Central Division as they head into a homestand against Nashville.
Knicks Vs Bulls: Jose Alvarado Ruled Out With Ankle Sprain
Jose Alvarado injury update: the Knicks guard is out for Wednesday's game at Chicago with a left ankle sprain, according to the NBA injury report.
Sabres Beat Sharks 2-0 Behind Ellis’ 23-Save Shutout
Colten Ellis records a 23‑save shutout as the Buffalo Sabres down San Jose Sharks 2‑0 on Oct. 28 at SAP Center. Olen Zellweger opens the scoring 50 seconds into the second period, assisted by Konsta Helenius and Owen Power, and Zach Benson adds an empty‑net goal with 5:55 left, set up by Tage Thompson and Power. Buffalo outshoots the Sharks 40‑23, blocks 20 shots and limits high‑danger chances despite trailing the face‑off battle (55.2% to 44.8%). The win moves the Sabres to 13 points, tied for seventh in the Atlantic, while San Jose falls to 13 points in the Pacific.
Canucks Beat Ducks 6-5 in OT
The Vancouver Canucks rallied from a 4‑1 deficit to beat the Anaheim Ducks 6‑5 in overtime on Tuesday at the Honda Center. Jonathan Lekkerimaki sparked the comeback with two third‑period goals and an assist, while Filip Hronek capped the win 4:49 into OT on a slap shot from Boeser and Lekkerimaki. Vancouver outshot Anaheim 33‑23 but lost the faceoff battle. The victory improves the Canucks to 3‑10‑1, still last in the Pacific, while the Ducks fall to 5‑6‑1. Next up, Vancouver visits the Lightning.
Golden Knights Beat Senators 4-1 Behind Third-Period Surge
The Vegas Golden Knights rally past the Ottawa Senators 4-1 at T‑Mobile Arena, scoring three unanswered goals in the third period to break a 1-1 tie. Adin Hill posts a .962 save percentage, stopping 25 of 26 shots. After Braeden Bowman’s late‑second‑period goal, Ottawa’s Shane Pinto ties it 34 seconds into the third, but Raphael Lavoie (8:01), William Karlsson’s power‑play strike (18:00) and Jack Eichel’s late winner (7 seconds left) clinch the win. The victory lifts Vegas to a 9‑4‑1 record and the Pacific Division lead with 19 points, while Ottawa falls to 8‑5‑0 in the Atlantic.
Trail Blazers beat Lakers 136-129, start season 3-0
Portland Trail Blazers beat Los Angeles Lakers 136-129 on Tuesday with Deni Avdija leading four scorers in double figures, improving to 3-0.
Brewers Vs Rays Game 5: Misiorowski Faces Rasmussen
The Brewers head to Tampa Bay for Game 5 of the World Series on Oct. 28, looking to clinch their first title after leading the series 3-1. Starter Jacob Misiorowski (2.70 ERA) faces a Rays lineup hitting just .220 with a .600 OPS, while Milwaukee’s staff boasts a 2.06 ERA and 0.98 WHIP this postseason. Tampa Bay must spark its offense—potentially with home‑run leader Junior Caminero, who is day‑to‑day—to force a Game 6, but key pitchers like Shane McClanahan remain out. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET at Tropicana Field.
Hornets vs Pistons Wednesday: Preview and Key Matchups
Update (2:07 a.m. ET, Wednesday): Isaiah Joe is no longer listed on the Detroit Pistons' injury report, according to the team's official data.
Wild Beat Mammoth 3-1 as Kaprizov, Eriksson Ek Lead Third Period
The Minnesota Wild defeat the Utah Mammoth 3-1 at Delta Center on Oct. 28, 2026, snapping a scoreless first period with Joel Eriksson Ek’s second‑period goal and pulling away in the third. Kirill Kaprizov adds a goal and an assist, while Jesper Wallstedt posts a 26‑of‑27 save night (.963). Utah’s Logan Cooley scores a late power‑play goal, but the Wild’s third‑period surge—goals from Kaprizov and Maxim Shabanov—secures the win. Minnesota improves to 9‑3‑2, leading the Central Division, while Utah falls to 8‑5‑0 after a 0‑4 power‑play slump. The Wild outshoot Utah 30‑27 despite losing the face‑off battle.
Hurricanes Beat Bruins 2-1
Sebastian Aho scored the go-ahead goal at 10:19 of the third period as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday at Lenovo Center.
Rays Beat Brewers 4-3 in 12 Innings to Stay Alive in Series
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings on Tuesday night at Tropicana Field, keeping the series alive with Milwaukee leading 3-1.
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