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MLB: Cleveland silences Chicago, Milwaukee hosts the champs
Gavin Williams struck out 12 White Sox batters across 5.2 scoreless innings. ([Forbes Europe, via AP](https://forbeseu.com/guardians-stun-white-sox-with-21-strikeouts-to-win-alds-after-0-2-deficit/)) Cleveland beat Chicago 2-0 in Game 5 on Saturday night at Progressive Field. ([Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2026/10/10/cleveland-guardians-game-score-tonight-live-updates-stats-white-sox/92164813007/)) José Ramírez supplied all the offense with a two-run homer in the fourth inning. ([Forbes Europe, via AP](https://forbeseu.com/guardians-stun-white-sox-with-21-strikeouts-to-win-alds-after-0-2-deficit/)) Guardians pitchers combined for 21 strikeouts, the most ever in a nine-inning postseason game. ([Forbes Europe, via AP](https://forbeseu.com/guardians-stun-white-sox-with-21-strikeouts-to-win-alds-after-0-2-deficit/)) Cleveland is the 11th team in division-series history to rally from an 0-2 deficit, and the first since the 2017 Yankees. ([Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/3-takeaways-guardians-historic-alds-game-5-win)) The Guardians open the ALCS Monday night at Tampa Bay. ([Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2026/10/10/cleveland-guardians-game-score-tonight-live-updates-stats-white-sox/92164813007/)) First pitch is 8 ET on TBS. ([USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2026/10/08/mlb-playoff-schedule-alcs-nlcs-postseason-game-times/92160814007/))
Tonight starts the other half of the bracket. The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Milwaukee Brewers at 8 ET for Game 1 of the NLCS on FOX. ([USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2026/10/08/mlb-playoff-schedule-alcs-nlcs-postseason-game-times/92160814007/)) The Brewers won 103 regular-season games and the Dodgers won 100. ([FanDuel Research](https://www.fanduel.com/research/brewers-vs-dodgers-mlb-odds-prediction-point-spread-over-under-and-betting-trends-nlcs-game-1-10-11-2026)) That makes it only the second NLCS ever between two 100-win clubs. ([Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/3-takeaways-guardians-historic-alds-game-5-win)) Jacob Misiorowski and Tarik Skubal are the listed starters for Game 1. ([FanDuel Research](https://www.fanduel.com/research/brewers-vs-dodgers-mlb-odds-prediction-point-spread-over-under-and-betting-trends-nlcs-game-1-10-11-2026)) Milwaukee took four of seven from Los Angeles in the regular season. ([The Desert Sun](https://www.desertsun.com/story/sports/mlb/2026/10/08/how-to-watch-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-on-tv-stream-and-radio/92153028007/)) The Dodgers swept the Brewers in last season's NLCS. ([The Desert Sun](https://www.desertsun.com/story/sports/mlb/2026/10/08/how-to-watch-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-on-tv-stream-and-radio/92153028007/)) October just keeps delivering.
Source: [Forbes Europe (AP)](https://forbeseu.com/guardians-stun-white-sox-with-21-strikeouts-to-win-alds-after-0-2-deficit/), [Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2026/10/10/cleveland-guardians-game-score-tonight-live-updates-stats-white-sox/92164813007/), [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/3-takeaways-guardians-historic-alds-game-5-win), [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2026/10/08/mlb-playoff-schedule-alcs-nlcs-postseason-game-times/92160814007/), [FanDuel Research](https://www.fanduel.com/research/brewers-vs-dodgers-mlb-odds-prediction-point-spread-over-under-and-betting-trends-nlcs-game-1-10-11-2026), [The Desert Sun](https://www.desertsun.com/story/sports/mlb/2026/10/08/how-to-watch-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-on-tv-stream-and-radio/92153028007/)
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NFL: Bagent gets the keys at Lambeau
The Chicago Bears visit the Green Bay Packers today at 1 ET on FOX from Lambeau Field. ([Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/10/11/packers-vs-bears-today-time-tv-channel-streaming-odds/92184156007/)) Tyson Bagent is confirmed to start at quarterback for Chicago. ([ClutchPoints](https://www.clutchpoints.com/nfl/chicago-bears/bears-news-ben-johnson-names-tyson-bagent-starter-for-week-5-caleb-williams-progresses-with-injury)) Caleb Williams is expected to miss his third straight game with a hamstring injury. ([Bears Wire](https://bearswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2026/10/11/bears-packers-channel-today-time-tv-schedule-streaming-options/92189685007/)) The Bears are chasing their third straight win. ([Bears Wire](https://bearswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2026/10/11/bears-packers-channel-today-time-tv-schedule-streaming-options/92189685007/)) Green Bay lost linebacker Edgerrin Cooper for the season to an Achilles injury. ([Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/10/11/packers-vs-bears-today-time-tv-channel-streaming-odds/92184156007/)) Tributes to Mike Ditka are expected on the broadcast. ([Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/10/11/packers-vs-bears-today-time-tv-channel-streaming-odds/92184156007/)) Ditka died Friday at 86. ([Bears Wire](https://bearswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2026/10/11/bears-packers-channel-today-time-tv-schedule-streaming-options/92189685007/))
The Jaguars face the Eagles this morning at 9:30 ET at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. ([Florida Times-Union](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/jaguars/2026/10/11/jaguars-vs-eagles-live-score-updates-analysis-london--live/92138773007/)) The 49ers and Seahawks fill FOX's late national window. ([Lions Wire](https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/10/11/detroit-lions-vs-arizona-cardinals-where-to-watch-tv-channel-kickoff-time/92200051007/)) Lamar Jackson has only an outside chance to play tonight at Atlanta because of an ankle sprain, per NFL Network reporting. ([Gaming Today](https://www.gamingtoday.com/news/nfl-week-5-latest-news-injuries-qb-updates-and-what-they-do-to-the-lines/)) Tyler Huntley would start for Baltimore if Jackson cannot go. ([Gaming Today](https://www.gamingtoday.com/news/nfl-week-5-latest-news-injuries-qb-updates-and-what-they-do-to-the-lines/)) The Bills visit the Rams on Monday Night Football at 8:15 ET. ([Democrat and Chronicle](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/10/11/nfl-games-today-monday-night-football-october-12-2026-schedule/92138309007/)) Sundays in October. This is the good stuff.
Source: [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/10/11/packers-vs-bears-today-time-tv-channel-streaming-odds/92184156007/), [ClutchPoints](https://www.clutchpoints.com/nfl/chicago-bears/bears-news-ben-johnson-names-tyson-bagent-starter-for-week-5-caleb-williams-progresses-with-injury), [Bears Wire](https://bearswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2026/10/11/bears-packers-channel-today-time-tv-schedule-streaming-options/92189685007/), [Florida Times-Union](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/jaguars/2026/10/11/jaguars-vs-eagles-live-score-updates-analysis-london--live/92138773007/), [Lions Wire](https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/10/11/detroit-lions-vs-arizona-cardinals-where-to-watch-tv-channel-kickoff-time/92200051007/), [Gaming Today](https://www.gamingtoday.com/news/nfl-week-5-latest-news-injuries-qb-updates-and-what-they-do-to-the-lines/), [Democrat and Chronicle](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/10/11/nfl-games-today-monday-night-football-october-12-2026-schedule/92138309007/)
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NCAAF: Saturday belonged to the underdogs
Tate Sandell kicked a 47-yard field goal on the final play to lift Oklahoma past top-ranked Texas 27-24 in the Red River Rivalry. ([NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/oklahoma-upsets-no-1-texas-on-tate-sandells-game-ending-47-yard-field-goal)) Arch Manning threw three touchdowns and two interceptions. ([NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/oklahoma-upsets-no-1-texas-on-tate-sandells-game-ending-47-yard-field-goal)) Peyton Bowen returned one of those interceptions 42 yards for a touchdown. ([NCAA.com](https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2026-10-10/south-carolina-north-carolina-ucla-and-kentucky-pull-top-25-upsets-week-6)) Oklahoma also scored on a blocked punt. ([NCAA.com](https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2026-10-10/south-carolina-north-carolina-ucla-and-kentucky-pull-top-25-upsets-week-6)) Gianni Spetic missed a 53-yard field goal for Texas with 1:55 left. ([NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/oklahoma-upsets-no-1-texas-on-tate-sandells-game-ending-47-yard-field-goal)) Oklahoma beat a top-ranked team for the first time since a 38-17 win over Missouri in 2007. ([NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/oklahoma-upsets-no-1-texas-on-tate-sandells-game-ending-47-yard-field-goal)) Oklahoma is 3-2 and Texas is 4-1. ([NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/oklahoma-upsets-no-1-texas-on-tate-sandells-game-ending-47-yard-field-goal))
Second-ranked Georgia beat sixth-ranked Alabama 20-17 in Tuscaloosa. ([NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/dwight-phillips-jr-and-no-2-georgia-run-past-no-6-alabama-20-17-in-an-sec-clash)) Dwight Phillips Jr. ran for 120 yards on 17 carries. ([NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/dwight-phillips-jr-and-no-2-georgia-run-past-no-6-alabama-20-17-in-an-sec-clash)) Georgia quarterback Stockton completed 18 of 22 passes for 249 yards, with a touchdown and an interception. ([NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/dwight-phillips-jr-and-no-2-georgia-run-past-no-6-alabama-20-17-in-an-sec-clash)) Keelon Russell completed 16 of 30 passes for 185 yards, with a touchdown. ([NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/dwight-phillips-jr-and-no-2-georgia-run-past-no-6-alabama-20-17-in-an-sec-clash)) It was Georgia's first regular-season win over Alabama since 2007. ([NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/dwight-phillips-jr-and-no-2-georgia-run-past-no-6-alabama-20-17-in-an-sec-clash)) Georgia is 6-0 and Alabama is 5-1. ([NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/dwight-phillips-jr-and-no-2-georgia-run-past-no-6-alabama-20-17-in-an-sec-clash))
Indiana survived Nebraska 20-17 in Lincoln. ([USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/10/10/indiana-nebraska-football-live-updates-score--live/92159142007/)) Josh Hoover threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes to Nick Marsh. ([USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/10/10/indiana-nebraska-football-live-updates-score--live/92159142007/)) Marsh finished with six catches for 187 yards. ([Pro Football Network](https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/indiana-nebraska-hoover-marsh-comeback/)) The Hoosiers have won 22 straight games. ([USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/10/10/indiana-nebraska-football-live-updates-score--live/92159142007/)) Indiana is 6-0 and Nebraska is 5-1. ([IndyStar](https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/10/10/indiana-football-score-nebraska-game-updates-iu-football-channel-fox-radio-hoosiers-schedule-stats--live/92183742007/))
UCLA upset 13th-ranked Oregon 17-15 in Eugene. ([UCLA Wire](https://uclawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ucla/football/2026/10/10/no-21-ucla-vs-no-13-oregon-time-tv-channel-score-live-updates-big-ten-football-college-ncaa--live/92191545007/)) Nico Iamaleava left with a leg injury and did not return for the second half. ([UCLA Wire](https://uclawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ucla/football/2026/10/10/no-21-ucla-vs-no-13-oregon-time-tv-channel-score-live-updates-big-ten-football-college-ncaa--live/92191545007/)) Backup Ty Dieffenbach threw a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Wayne Knight. ([10bm News](https://10bmnews.com/ucla-rides-knights-2-tds-to-upset-of-oregon-improves-to-5-0/)) Knight scored twice for the Bruins. ([10bm News](https://10bmnews.com/ucla-rides-knights-2-tds-to-upset-of-oregon-improves-to-5-0/)) It was UCLA's first win at Oregon since 2004. ([Ducks Wire](https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/10/10/oregon-football-ducks-vs-ucla-bruins-live-updates-highlights-analysis--live/92174140007/)) The Bruins are 5-0. ([UCLA Wire](https://uclawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ucla/football/2026/10/10/no-21-ucla-vs-no-13-oregon-time-tv-channel-score-live-updates-big-ten-football-college-ncaa--live/92191545007/))
Kentucky beat LSU 35-34 in overtime. ([NCAA.com](https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2026-10-10/south-carolina-north-carolina-ucla-and-kentucky-pull-top-25-upsets-week-6)) Kenny Minchey ran in the game-winning two-point conversion. ([NCAA.com](https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2026-10-10/south-carolina-north-carolina-ucla-and-kentucky-pull-top-25-upsets-week-6)) It was the second straight week Kentucky won in overtime on a two-point conversion. ([College Sports Wire](https://collegesportswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/college-football/2026/10/10/college-football-live-news-updates-highlights-analysis-week-6--live/92179072007/)) South Carolina rolled 16th-ranked Florida 38-19 in Gainesville. ([NCAA.com](https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2026-10-10/south-carolina-north-carolina-ucla-and-kentucky-pull-top-25-upsets-week-6)) LaNorris Sellers threw for 279 yards and four touchdowns. ([NCAA.com](https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2026-10-10/south-carolina-north-carolina-ucla-and-kentucky-pull-top-25-upsets-week-6)) Sellers also scored on the ground. ([NCAA.com](https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2026-10-10/south-carolina-north-carolina-ucla-and-kentucky-pull-top-25-upsets-week-6)) The new AP and coaches polls come out today. ([USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2026/10/10/alabama-football-rankings-georgia-loss/92199690007/)) Chaos is the whole point.
Source: [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/oklahoma-upsets-no-1-texas-on-tate-sandells-game-ending-47-yard-field-goal), [NCAA.com](https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2026-10-10/south-carolina-north-carolina-ucla-and-kentucky-pull-top-25-upsets-week-6), [College Sports Wire](https://collegesportswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/college-football/2026/10/10/college-football-live-news-updates-highlights-analysis-week-6--live/92179072007/), [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/dwight-phillips-jr-and-no-2-georgia-run-past-no-6-alabama-20-17-in-an-sec-clash), [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/10/10/indiana-nebraska-football-live-updates-score--live/92159142007/), [Pro Football Network](https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/indiana-nebraska-hoover-marsh-comeback/), [IndyStar](https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/10/10/indiana-football-score-nebraska-game-updates-iu-football-channel-fox-radio-hoosiers-schedule-stats--live/92183742007/), [UCLA Wire](https://uclawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ucla/football/2026/10/10/no-21-ucla-vs-no-13-oregon-time-tv-channel-score-live-updates-big-ten-football-college-ncaa--live/92191545007/), [Ducks Wire](https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/10/10/oregon-football-ducks-vs-ucla-bruins-live-updates-highlights-analysis--live/92174140007/), [10bm News](https://10bmnews.com/ucla-rides-knights-2-tds-to-upset-of-oregon-improves-to-5-0/)
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NBA: The Celtics are already in midseason form
Boston thrashed Philadelphia 144-106 in a preseason game Saturday night at TD Garden. ([NBC Sports Boston](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/live-updates-celtics-sixers-preseason-highlights-score-analysis/806909/?amp=1)) The 144 points set a Celtics record for a preseason game. ([NBC Sports Boston](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/live-updates-celtics-sixers-preseason-highlights-score-analysis/806909/?amp=1)) Payton Pritchard led Boston with 25 points. ([NBC Sports Boston](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/live-updates-celtics-sixers-preseason-highlights-score-analysis/806909/?amp=1)) Jayson Tatum finished with 23 points, five rebounds and four assists. ([Celtics Wire](https://celticswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/celtics/2026/10/10/celtics-improve-to-2-0-preseason-play-with-win-over-rival-sixers/92197679007/)) Paul George and Mitchell Robinson made their Celtics debuts. ([NBC Sports Boston](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/live-updates-celtics-sixers-preseason-highlights-score-analysis/806909/?amp=1)) Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid and LeBron James all sat out for Philadelphia. ([NBC Sports Boston](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/live-updates-celtics-sixers-preseason-highlights-score-analysis/806909/?amp=1)) Boston is 2-0 in the preseason. ([Celtics Wire](https://celticswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/celtics/2026/10/10/celtics-improve-to-2-0-preseason-play-with-win-over-rival-sixers/92197679007/)) The Celtics host the Hornets on Wednesday at TD Garden. ([Celtics Wire](https://celticswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/celtics/2026/10/10/celtics-improve-to-2-0-preseason-play-with-win-over-rival-sixers/92197679007/))
Toronto beat the Clippers 114-106 in Vancouver. ([Sportradar](https://sportradar.com/?q=2439444731920763582)) RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 20 points. ([NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/basketball/player-news/2026-10-10/rj-barrett-drops-20-points-in-preseason-contest)) Kawhi Leonard did not play, watching from the bench in sweats. ([USA Today](https://usa-today-news.com/news/clippers-look-out-of-sync-in-preseason-loss-to-raptors/)) Phoenix beat San Antonio 102-98 for its first preseason win. ([AZ Central](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2026/10/10/suns-spurs-preseason-score-updates/92191683007/)) Devin Booker rested for the Suns. ([AZ Central](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2026/10/10/suns-spurs-preseason-score-updates/92191683007/)) Miles Bridges sat out with a right ankle injury. ([AZ Central](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2026/10/10/suns-spurs-preseason-score-updates/92191683007/)) Jalen Green scored 18 points for Phoenix. ([AZ Central](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2026/10/10/suns-spurs-preseason-score-updates/92191683007/)) Khaman Maluach posted 10 points and a game-high 15 rebounds. ([AZ Central](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2026/10/10/suns-spurs-preseason-score-updates/92191683007/)) October hoops do not count, but the box scores still hit.
Source: [NBC Sports Boston](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/live-updates-celtics-sixers-preseason-highlights-score-analysis/806909/?amp=1), [Celtics Wire](https://celticswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/celtics/2026/10/10/celtics-improve-to-2-0-preseason-play-with-win-over-rival-sixers/92197679007/), [Sportradar](https://sportradar.com/?q=2439444731920763582), [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/basketball/player-news/2026-10-10/rj-barrett-drops-20-points-in-preseason-contest), [USA Today](https://usa-today-news.com/news/clippers-look-out-of-sync-in-preseason-loss-to-raptors/), [AZ Central](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2026/10/10/suns-spurs-preseason-score-updates/92191683007/)
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CBB: UNC starts the Malone era with a rout
North Carolina beat USC 88-70 in a preseason exhibition Friday night. ([Tar Heel Wire](https://tarheelswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/tarheels/mens-basketball/2026/10/09/unc-mens-basketball-usc-trojans-october-9-exhibition-live-updates--live/92170421007/)) Jarin Stevenson scored a career-high 25 points. ([Tar Heel Wire](https://tarheelswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/tarheels/mens-basketball/2026/10/09/unc-mens-basketball-usc-trojans-october-9-exhibition-live-updates--live/92170421007/)) The Tar Heels held the Trojans to 33 percent shooting from the field. ([Tar Heel Wire](https://tarheelswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/tarheels/mens-basketball/2026/10/09/unc-mens-basketball-usc-trojans-october-9-exhibition-live-updates--live/92170421007/)) It was Michael Malone's first game as UNC's head coach. ([Tar Heel Wire](https://tarheelswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/tarheels/mens-basketball/2026/10/09/unc-mens-basketball-usc-trojans-october-9-exhibition-live-updates--live/92170421007/)) The real games are still weeks away, but the hype is already warming up.
Source: [Tar Heel Wire](https://tarheelswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/tarheels/mens-basketball/2026/10/09/unc-mens-basketball-usc-trojans-october-9-exhibition-live-updates--live/92170421007/)
That's the Morning Edition. Five sports, zero filler. The night shift has our back from here.
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