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Booker’s 43 Points Lead Suns Past Warriors 131-122
Devin Booker scored 43 points on 17-of-25 shooting as the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 131-122 at Mortgage Matchup Center on Saturday.
Wizards Hold Off Bulls 124-120 Behind Trae Young’s 25 Points
The Washington Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 124-120 on Saturday at United Center, riding a dominant third quarter to overcome an early deficit.
Koivunen’s OT Goal Lifts Penguins Past Predators
Ville Koivunen nets the overtime winner 3:44 into OT, giving the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-2 comeback win over the Nashville Predators at PPG Paints Arena on October 25, 2026. After falling behind 2-0 – first on a deflected Steven Stamkos goal, then on a Jayden Struble snap shot – Rickard Rakell ties it with 1:06 left in regulation. The Penguins outshoot Nashville 37‑26 and force 13 giveaways versus 24, though Nashville dominates faceoffs (55%). Both teams go 0‑for‑1 on power plays, and Koivunen’s snap shot, assisted by Hendrix Lapierre and Kris Letang, secures Pittsburgh’s fifth win of the season, improving to 5‑6‑1.
Spurs beat Mavericks 122-106 behind Wembanyama’s 23 points
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-106 as Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points and De'Aaron Fox added 19 points with nine assists Saturday.
Steelers Beat Saints 16-10 in NFL Paris Game
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-10 in the NFL Paris Game at Stade de France, with Chris Boswell making three field goals.
Cavaliers Beat Nets 125-121: Recap
The Cleveland Cavaliers fend off a late rally to edge the Brooklyn Nets 125-121 at Rocket Arena on Oct. 25, 2026. Donovan Mitchell (22) and Evan Mobley (20, 10) lead Cleveland’s 1‑1 start, while Jarrett Allen adds 21 points. Michael Porter Jr. tops Brooklyn with 28 points, but a 41‑point fourth quarter isn’t enough as the Nets fall to 0‑2. Cleveland dominates inside, outscoring the Nets 46‑30 in the paint and shooting 51% versus Brooklyn’s 40%. Both teams turnover 23 times, but the Cavs’ free‑throw edge (29‑23) secures the win, moving them to within one game of Detroit in the Central Division.
Hurricanes Blank Blues 4-0 Behind Kochetkov’s Shutout
The Carolina Hurricanes dominate the St. Louis Blues 4-0 on Oct. 25, 2026, with rookie net‑minder Pyotr Kochetkov posting a shutout by stopping all 24 shots. Carolina erupts in the second period: Sean Walker scores at 4:45, Jesperi Kotkaniemi adds a goal 20 seconds later, and Logan Stankoven caps the burst before period’s end. Nikolaj Ehlers nets the fourth in the third. The Hurricanes finish 9-2-2, leading the Metropolitan Division with 20 points, while the Blues fall to 5-5-1. Kochetkov records a perfect 1.000 save percentage and the team goes 1-for-1 on the power play.
Sammy Smith Turns Talladega Into A Two-Series Breakthrough With Second Late-Race Charge
Sammy Smith turns Talladega into a double‑weekend triumph, winning the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Progress Group 250 by 0.084 seconds and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Love’s RV Stop 225 by 0.091 seconds. Starting 11th in the O’Reilly race, he out‑drafted teammate Carson Kvapil on the final backstretch after a push from Justin Allgaier, while his truck victory came in overtime on his 11th series start, edging Tyler Ankrum. The wins end a 53‑start winless streak, shrink Jesse Love’s championship lead by 19 points, and set Smith up for a full‑time TRICON Garage truck effort in 2027 as the series heads to Martinsville and Homestead.
Avalanche vs Predators Preview: What to Know Before Sunday
Scott Wedgewood is now the probable starter for Colorado in the Avalanche vs Predators game Sunday at Bridgestone Arena, replacing Mackenzie Blackwood.
Pistons vs 76ers Preview: Embiid Ruled Out, Both Teams
Update (2:07 p.m. ET, Sunday): Joel Embiid is out for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Detroit Pistons, according to the official NBA injury data.
UCF vs BYU Score Double Overtime
Keyone Jenkins throws for 293 yards and three touchdowns as UCF defeats No. 2 BYU 39‑31 in double overtime at Orlando’s Acrisure Bounce House on Oct. 25, 2026. BYU jumps ahead 31‑24 in the first OT with a 28‑yard pass from Bear Bachmeier to Legend Glasker, but UCF answers with a 25‑yard strike to Josh Derry. In the second OT, Jenkins links with Grayson Brousseau for a 4‑yard TD and then hits Tyren Hornes on a decisive two‑point conversion. Jenkins finishes 25‑41, while Duke Watson rushes for 94 yards. The win lifts UCF to 4‑3, while BYU falls to 6‑1.
Gamecocks Beat No. 11 Tennessee 27-24 on Last-Second Field
South Carolina pulls off a dramatic 27-24 upset over No. 11 Tennessee at Williams‑Brice Stadium on Oct. 25, 2026. LaNorris Sellers drives the win, rushing for 96 yards and two scores while adding a 210‑yard passing line and a crucial 4‑yard TD with 1:17 left to tie the game. Malik Orsan nails a 48‑yard field goal as time expires. Tennessee’s DeSean Bishop tallied 120 rushing yards and a TD, and the Volunteers scored 21 unanswered points in the second quarter, but the Gamecocks outscored them 10‑3 in the fourth. Both teams finish with one turnover; South Carolina improves to 4‑3, snapping Tennessee’s momentum.
Minnesota Beats Iowa 13-10 on Late Field Goal
Luke Drzewiecki clinches a 46-yard field goal with five seconds left as Minnesota tops Iowa 13-10 at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Gophers overcome four Hawkeyes turnovers and force three interceptions, while Darius Taylor’s 1-yard TD gave Minnesota its only offensive score. Iowa tied it 10-10 late on a 37-yard pass from Hank Brown to Reece Vander Zee, but the final kick decides the game. Both teams fall to 5-2 in the Big Ten, with Minnesota improving its record and Iowa’s momentum halted.
Canadiens vs Jets Preview: Heritage Classic in Winnipeg
The Canadiens vs Jets Heritage Classic brings Montreal and Winnipeg outdoors to Princess Auto Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 25, with puck drop set for 7 p.m.
Clippers vs Thunder Preview: Questions Before Sunday’s Matchup
The LA Clippers head to Oklahoma City on Oct. 25 for the season’s first clash with the 2‑0 Thunder, who aim to go 3‑0. The Clippers are shorthanded, missing five rotation players—including Brandon Ingram, Bradley Beal and Max Strus—while Darius Garland carries the scoring load (28.0 ppg). Oklahoma City leans on Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander (24.5 ppg) and Chet Holmgren (12.0 rpg, a block leader). The Thunder’s interior defense (9.5 blocks per game) meets a high‑scoring Clippers offense that turns the ball over 21 times per game. With the Thunder’s unbeaten run on the line and the Clippers testing a depleted roster, the matchup promises a battle of defense versus firepower.
Raptors Vs. Timberwolves Preview: Two 2-0 Teams Clash
The Toronto Raptors (2-0, Atlantic leaders) face the Minnesota Timberwolves (2-0, Northwest leaders) Sunday at the Target Center. Both clubs swing from blowout wins—Raptors defeated the Bulls 135-92 and Wizards 112-102, while the Timberwolves routed the Heat 131-106 and Magic 115-93. Scottie Barnes (25.5 ppg, 10 rpg) and Immanuel Quickley (6.5 apg) anchor Toronto, though center Nate Bittle is out with a foot fracture. Minnesota relies on Anthony Edwards' 30.0 ppg and Ayo Dosunmu's 6.5 assists, with Gobert anchoring the glass (12 rpg). The key battle pits Minnesota’s 40.2% three‑point shooting against Toronto’s aggressive perimeter defense (13.5 steals per game). A win would give the victor a perfect 3‑0 start and sole division lead.
Devils Beat Kings 3-1 as Gritsyuk Delivers Two-Point Night
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Saturday as Arseny Gritsyuk scored a goal and an assist. New Jersey overcame an early deficit.
Islanders Vs. Stars Preview: What To Know Before Sunday
The Islanders vs Stars preview breaks down Sunday's matchup in Dallas, covering form, injuries and projected starting goalies for both sides.
Brad Keselowski Faces Family Changes as Custody Filing Reveals Separation From Wife
Brad Keselowski, the 2012 Cup Series champion, has filed for shared custody of his four children after separating from wife Erika Paige Keselowski on March 18, 2026. The Iredell County complaint, filed Aug. 7, seeks both temporary and permanent physical and legal custody, noting 30 denied overnight visit requests. Keselowski also asked the court to seal personal details to protect his family’s privacy. The custody case unfolds as he prepares to leave RFK Racing at the end of the 2026 Cup season, though he plans to keep racing in NASCAR. No divorce has been filed, and the legal outcome remains pending.
Ducks Vs Flyers Preview: What To Know Before Saturday
The Anaheim Ducks and Philadelphia Flyers meet Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena in a matchup between two teams trying to shake off recent trouble.
Ohio State has 2 Reasons for Optimism and Something That Has Never Happened
Ohio State finds optimism in its next two games despite a season‑ending injury to starter Julian Sayin. Freshman quarterback Luke Fahey will take the helm against USC, whose defense ranks 95th in yards allowed and must travel to Wisconsin on Oct. 24 before returning to Los Angeles, likely leaving the Trojans fatigued. A week later the Buckeyes host Oregon, now led by first‑year coordinators Chris Hampton (defense) and Drew Mehringer (offense), with the Ducks struggling near the bottom of both offensive and defensive rankings. If Fahey stays the starter, he could also become the first freshman quarterback to face Michigan in the storied rivalry dating back to 1919.
Week 8 Injury Report: Taylor Questionable, Simmons Out For SEC Matchup
Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor is questionable and Texas DE Colin Simmons is out as Week 8 college football injuries reshape Saturday's matchups.
Kelly Krauskopf Steps Down As Indiana Fever President
Kelly Krauskopf stepped down as Indiana Fever president Friday, ending a second stint that began in 2024 after building the franchise's only WNBA title.
Dortmund App Rewards Fans For Locking Phones At Games
Borussia Dortmund introduces a new stadium app feature that rewards fans for keeping their phones locked during matches. Starting with the October 22 home game against Eintracht Frankfurt, supporters who enable “fan mode” and avoid unlocking their devices for the full 90 minutes can win signed jerseys and merchandise gift cards. The initiative aims to curb disruptive selfies and live streams that many fans say harm the legendary Yellow Wall atmosphere. While the exact unlock threshold isn’t disclosed, the program reflects a broader German‑soccer trend toward stricter phone use, mirroring Hertha Berlin’s recent video‑policy changes.
KKR Founders’ Group Buys 42% Stake in Valencia CF
Valencia CF announced Friday that an investment group backed by KKR co-founders George Roberts and Henry Kravis has purchased a 42% stake in the LaLiga club.
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