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🚨 Headlines
🌪️ Milton does damage in Tampa: Hurricane Milton wreaks havoc in Tampa, causing significant damage to Tropicana Field and flooding Raymond James Stadium.
⚽️ NWSL lawsuit: Former San Diego Wave employees file a lawsuit against the NWSL and Wave for harassment and discrimination.
🏈 WR injury news: Texans’ WR Nico Collins and Colts’ WR Michael Pittman face injuries that will sideline them for a while.
🎾 Wimbledon ditches line judges: The All England Club announces the switch to electronic line calling for next year’s tournament.
⛳️ “The Showdown”: The PGA Tour’s Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will face off against LIV’s Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau in “The Showdown” at Shadow Creek Golf Course on Dec. 17.
🏀 WNBA Finals preview: Clash of the titans
Championships sometimes feature a David vs. Goliath narrative, but the 2024 WNBA Finals will be a battle of juggernauts seeking a legacy-defining title.
No. 1 vs. No. 2: The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx face off in the best-of-five finals series.
- The Liberty have a strong offense and defense, while the Lynx excel in defense, assists, and three-point shooting.
- Minnesota won the season series 3-1, including the Commissioner’s Cup final.
Roster breakdown: The Liberty boast a star-studded lineup, while the Lynx have a well-rounded team led by Napheesa Collier.
Coaching matchup: Cheryl Reeve of the Lynx faces Sandy Brondello of the Liberty in a battle of championship-winning coaches.
What’s at stake: The Lynx aim for a record-breaking fifth championship, while the Liberty seek their first title.
⚾️ Mets advance, Dodgers stay alive
The Mets secure a spot in the NLCS with a win over the Phillies, while the Dodgers force a Game 5 against the Padres.
Wild stat: The 6-seed has upset the 2-seed in the NLDS for three consecutive years.
Storybook season: The Mets’ turnaround from a struggling start to the season to an NLCS berth is remarkable.
Elsewhere: The Tigers, Yankees, and Dodgers all take series leads in the MLB playoffs.
🏈 NFL power rankings: Chiefs still on top
The Chiefs and Vikings maintain their top spots in the Week 6 power rankings.
Best division in football? The NFC North leads in wins, with three teams in the top 10.
Yahoo Fantasy: Check out the best players to target in Week 6.
📆 Oct. 10, 2004: 19 straight wins
20 years ago today, the Patriots set a record with their 19th straight win, led by Tom Brady.
Fun fact: Brady’s record-breaking game was one of his least productive, with a low completion percentage and yards.
📺 Watchlist: ALDS elimination games
The ALDS features crucial elimination games tonight as the Tigers and Yankees look to advance to the ALCS.
More to watch: WNBA Finals, NFL, and NCAAF matchups.
⚾️ MLB trivia
Trivia time: George Brett is the only player to win a batting title in three different decades.
⛳️🏒 Utah’s having a moment
Utah is buzzing with sports excitement as the Utah Hockey Club and Black Desert Championship make headlines.
Trivia answer: George Brett (1976, 1980, 1990)
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