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MLB
The Rays lead the ALDS (https://apnews.com/article/yankees-rays-score-errors-alds-b933259fa98cdd6ba5f1092d6418d9b9) 2-0 over the Yankees and the White Sox (https://apnews.com/article/white-sox-guardians-score-alds-43bb3cd3649459eb9138c65a8bf859aa) also have a 2-0 series lead over the Guardians
NFL
On MNF the Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 45-24 (https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401872979)
Two NFL officials were suspended (https://apnews.com/article/seeman-nfl-suspension-239ed121228f92539285f3066411f72b) in separate incidents on Sunday.
NHL
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin announced his retirement (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/ovechkin-announces-this-will-be-his-last-nhl-season/)
GOLF
LIV Golf secures part of a restructuring lifeline (https://www.tsn.ca/golf/article/liv-golf-in-line-to-get-initial-investment-as-it-tries-to-emerge-from-bankruptcy/) after declaring bankruptcy
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5 Oct 2026
Daily Sports Headlines October 5, 2026
WNBA
In Semi-Final action (https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/50101242/2026-wnba-playoffs-key-questions-takeaways-sunday-game-1-dream-liberty-valkyries-aces) Golden State Valkyries beat defending champions Las Vegas Aces, 71-60. And the Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty, 92-82
NFL
Only three unbeaten teams left and the International Series (https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/articles/crd6dqwx9q6qo) kicks off in London
MLB
National League Division Series action (https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-mlb-playoffs-nlds-game-2-winners-losers/) sees Braves tie series against Dodgers and Brewers up 2 games to 0 against the Padres
NHL
Some goalies are still invisible out there in high scoring finishes while Shesterkin (https://apnews.com/article/mammoth-rangers-score-027b6115384ed713c16a5b15ef75755f) is somehow rocking a point streak
NASCAR
Chase Briscoe dominated the NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway (https://www.tsn.ca/motorsports/nascar/article/briscoe-fends-off-larsons-last-lap-surge-to-win-in-las-vegas/)
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4 Oct 2026
Daily Sports Headlines October 4, 2026
Formula 1
Max Verstappen ( https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/verstappen-wins-rain-hit-bahrain-gp-in-malaysia-over-antonelli-as-russell-retires-late-on.6qfpIHPch8mIVj2YgfHdCp)won the rain-soaked Bahrain GP in Malaysia, giving Red Bull its first win of the season. Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli finished second to extend his championship lead, with Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton third. George Russell retired with a power unit failure.
MLB
The White Sox (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/50090503/2026-mlb-division-series-day-1-updates-lineups-analysis) shut out the Guardians 3-0, powered by Murakami’s 440-foot homer. Tampa Bay beat the Yankees 1-0 as Drew Rasmussen carried a no-hit bid into the eighth. The Dodgers beat the Braves 5-3, while the Brewers edged the Padres (https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/this-is-insanity-baseball-fans-react-to-brewers-roof-controversy/)3-2 amid a bizarre roof-related ninth-inning controversy.
NCAA Football
No. 25 Missouri ( https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-03/college-football-roundup-october-3)stunned No. 8 Florida 45-17 behind Jamal Roberts’ 211 rushing yards and 3 TDs. No. 7 Alabama beat No. 16 Mississippi State 56-23, while No. 4 Miami routed Clemson 41-13.
Soccer
The USMNT (https://apnews.com/article/mexico-united-states-soccer-score-39ec860cc612a630df15ef2aa783831c) beat Mexico 3-0, with 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan becoming the youngest player to score for the United States.
NHL
Saturday (https://www.nhl.com/)brought a wild slate of goals and overtime. Ottawa beat Toronto 3-2 in OT; Edmonton topped Seattle 3-2; San Jose beat LA 5-4 in OT; Pittsburgh edged Montreal 6-5 in OT; the Islanders crushed New Jersey 6-0; and Colorado demolished St. Louis 6-1. Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin also became the first goalie in franchise history to score a goal.
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