PAUL GEORGE JUST SET THE RECORD FOR MOST POINTS IN A CELTIC DEBUT:
38 POINTS
5 REBOUNDS
5 STEALS
12/21 FG
7/12 3PM
7/8 FT
thedunkcentral 26m
Polymarket is giving out 5,000 Brunson Egg & Cheeses outside of MSG
NYC is a crazy place 🔥🤣
“SGA...he's already won one championship, he's been in the finals, he's heading towards the finals again at least that's what their hope is ... Show more
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope sends a message to the Knicks
“If it’s their ring night, they’ve gotta take the first loss.” 👀
(Via @Krisplashed )
Jeff Teague thinks the Sixers are overrated
“Everybody got a lot of high hopes for the Sixers, I’m not a fan. I don’t think they going to be that good ... Show more
Jalen Brunson and the Knicks will receive their championship rings tonight and raise a championship banner at MSG.
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown will also ... Show more
thedunkcentral 20h
ANGEL REESE TONIGHT:
30 POINTS
16 REBOUNDS
3 ASSISTS
2 BLOCKS
62.5% FG
(Via @realapp )
The Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series!
📷: Kiley Petracek
Key FactsTampa Bay Rays Return to the World Series
19 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Tampa Bay defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6, taking the ALCS after six games.
- The result sends the Rays to the World Series for the third time in franchise history.
- Yandy Díaz and Junior Caminero hit two-run homers, while Richie Palacios delivered a two-run double.
- The World Series begins Friday in Milwaukee, with the Rays facing the Milwaukee Brewers.
Mac Allister double sparks Liverpool’s thrilling comeback win over Villarreal: Ronald Araújo and Florian Wirtz were also on target as Liverpool hit back from 2-0 ...
theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/20/liverpool-villarreal-champions-league-match-report
thedunkcentral 22h
The San Antonio Spurs are the favorites to win the 2027 NBA championship, per Polymarket.
"The owner, the general manager, and whoever represents the medical staff ... that's the three people that should be [answering questions] ... Show more
Key FactsJalen Hurts likely sidelined by blood clots through season
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- The Eagles diagnosed Hurts with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, saying he is clinically stable.
- Hurts last played October 11 in London during a 19-17 loss to Jacksonville and missed Sunday’s game against Carolina.
- Hurts is receiving blood thinners and cannot participate in contact activities, including football, for now.
- No exact return timeline has been set, but the Eagles expect no long-term effects.
Jalen's prognosis is very good, and we expect a full recovery. We anticipate that he will have the opportunity to resume contact football activities when off the blood thinners. In the meantime, he will remain active around the team and continue to condition. More importantly, we anticipate that he will have no long-term effects.— Statement from Nicole Lynn (Hurts' agent) and the Philadelphia Eagles about Hurts' medical status.
LeBron James arrives in New York for his historic 24th season with the Philadelphia 76ers! 🙌
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Formel 1: Marko von Antonellis Leistungen beeindruckt: Kimi Antonelli kann sich schon am Sonntag (21.00 Uhr MEZ, live in ServusTV) beim Grand Prix der USA zum ...
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VfB Stuttgart vs. Atletico Madrid: A toast to Stuttgart – VfB fans with a big choreography against Madrid
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Key FactsDemirovic tops VfB’s Champions League scoring list
3 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vfb.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vfb.de
- With four goals, Demirovic surpassed Kevin Kuranyi and Mario Gomez as VfB’s Champions League top scorer.
- After HSV’s 1-0 defeat, the striker missed two major chances and tore his shirt in frustration.
- Demirovic says six matches remain for extending the record and insists he cannot rest on that achievement.
- Before facing Atletico Madrid, he praises the Spanish club’s coach, squad and energy, ranking it just above Barca.
The record is something very nice. Still, there's no time to celebrate it or rest on it. I still have six games to extend the record.— Medo Demirovic, VfB Stuttgart striker, after his hat-trick and on the path to a Champions League scoring record
Erik ten Hag accuses Cristiano Ronaldo of ‘letting down’ Manchester United: Erik ten Hag has claimed Cristiano Ronaldo ‘let the team down’ during their time ...
theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/20/erik-ten-hag-accuses-cristiano-ronaldo-of-letting-down-manchester-united
Foden and Cherki dazzle for Man City ++ Napoli celebrate spectacular victory ++ AS Roma thrash Slovan Bratislava
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Terry McLaurin believed to have season-ending knee injury: Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin had to be carted off the field with an air cast on his left ...
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TheSteinLine 4h
The Mavericks have emerged a leading contender to land Walter Clayton Jr. when he clears waivers, @TheSteinLine has learned.
LegionHoops 6h
JUST IN: AJ Dybantsa has been ruled out of the Wizards’ season opener vs. Bucks. Damn.
Double in BVB victory: Guirassy's gala saves Schlotterbeck! | Sport: A Guirassy goal rarely comes alone! BVB striker Serhou Guirassy becomes the match-winner ...
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Key FactsGuirassy double lifts Dortmund past Sabah FK
3 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: transfermarkt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: transfermarkt.de
- Borussia Dortmund defeated Sabah FK 2–1 at Baku’s Olympic Stadium through Guirassy goals in the 10th and 53rd minutes.
- Aden McCarthy equalized for Sabah FK in the 39th minute before around 45,000 spectators.
- With six points from three group matches, Dortmund is back on track in the group stage.
- After four defeats spanning multiple seasons, Dortmund won away again; its previous success came against Copenhagen, 4–2, on 21 October.
The Athletic 4h
Why Matthew Knies was ‘shocked’ to be traded by the Maple Leafs: Ahead of his first game against his former team, Knies spoke about the trade to Columbus that ...
nytimes.com/athletic/7707959/2026/10/20/matthew-knies-maple-leafs-trade-blue-jackets/
LegionHoops 1h
ESPN’s Malika Andrews: “Are you really willing to take less?”
KAT: “I want us all to stay together. That's always been my main priority ... Show more
Jalen Duren in the win against the Celtics: 28 MIN | 22 PTS | 9 REB | 1 AST | 8/13 FG | 1 STL | 1 BLK | 6/7 FTS | 68.4% TS
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Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff wants World Series return, but rules may get in the way
nytimes.com/athletic/7708471/2026/10/20/brewers-brandon-woodruff-world-series-return/
The Detroit Pistons are on a HEATER as they lead 119-113 with 6.7 seconds left in the 4Q! 👀
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How to Watch PSG vs. Barcelona: TV Channels & Live StreamingFEHLER: Die angeforderte URL konnte nicht gefunden werden
Key FactsPSG defeat Barcelona after late Champions League drama
2 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
- The 4-2 victory at Parc des Princes handed Barcelona their first defeat of the season in all competitions.
- Barcelona equalised after Doué’s opener through Espart, but Hernandez, Vitinha and Fabian decided the match.
- The match report put PSG’s expected goals at 3.8 and Barcelona’s at 2.2.
- Barcelona next face Real Madrid in Sunday’s LaLiga Clásico, while PSG host Lyon in Ligue 1.
LegionHoops 21h
Angel Reese to Aminata Gueye: “You can f*ck with me… Bum ass.”
Reese then proceeded to block her shot on the other end. Cold.
MLB.com 19h
Junior Caminero looked toward Randy Arozarena and did Randy's celebration before crossing home!
Najee Harris Released by Giants After Questioning RB Rotationathlonsports.com
Champions League: Stuttgart misses out on the upset against Atletico: For one half, VfB Stuttgart completely overwhelmed the favored Atletico Madrid ...
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"Daily Mail" reports: Man City's relegation is already a certainty! A massive fine for Haaland and Co.? | Soccer
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"My blood is Turkish! My father is Turkish, my mother is Turkish - I am Turkish! I wanted to play for Turkey, and we worked with the federation for a year and ... Show more
CelticsBlog 47m
Celtics collapse, lose season opener to Pistons 121-113: A 22 point lead was not enough as Boston choked away its season opener in Detroit.
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thedunkcentral Oct 19
Moussa Cissé’s spot on the Mavericks’ roster could be in serious jeopardy, as he could potentially be waived, per @TheSteinLine The Lakers, 76ers, Bulls ... Show more
Angel Reese has 30 points, 16 rebounds as Dream beat Valkyries 79-65 to even WNBA Finals at 1-1
apnews.com/article/dream-valkyries-score-wnba-finals-game-2-8561417b17cc6fb3e3e890e331fb6525
Key FactsAtlanta Dream Level WNBA Finals Against Valkyries
19 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Atlanta defeated Golden State 79-65 in San Francisco on Monday night, leveling the best-of-seven series at one game apiece.
- Angel Reese scored 30 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, while Rhyne Howard set a Finals record with six steals.
- The victory was Atlanta’s first Finals win after three previous appearances and an overall 0-10 record.
- Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday in Atlanta at State Farm Arena, which holds more than 17,000 fans.
Christian McCaffrey & Luke McCaffrey dreamed of this growing up 🫶
In his first game with the Rams Sunday, kicker Blake Grupe tore his ACL after making this tackle
Key FactsBlake Grupe injured during Rams debut
1 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cleveland.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cleveland.com
- Blake Grupe gave Los Angeles a 3-0 lead over Arizona with a 44-yard field goal in the first quarter.
- On the ensuing kickoff, he injured his knee tackling Devin Duvernay near midfield.
- After examination in the blue medical tent, the Rams announced he was doubtful to return.
- While Grupe was sidelined, punter Ethan Evans prepared to handle the Rams’ kicking duties.
Protestors have turned up to meet Nigel Farage and the Reform camp 🚨
Chanting “Plymouth is anti-racist, anti-fascist, refugees are welcome here!”
thehoopcentral 20h
LaMelo Ball on Jaden McDaniels:
"Love Jaden. I mean, 6'10", can move, long, play defense, cut backdoor, shoot the 3. I mean ... Show more
New transfer candidate? Bayern sets its sights on rising star Manzambi: FC Bayern is monitoring Aston Villa star Johan Manzambi. Barcelona is also showing ...
fcbinside.de/2026/10/20/neuer-transfer-kandidat-bayern-nimmt-shootingstar-manzambi-ins-visier/
Elina Svitolina confirms that divorce led Gaël Monfils to end tennis career earlier than planned
nytimes.com/athletic/7707026/2026/10/20/elina-svitolina-gael-monfils-divorce-tennis-retirement/
Key FactsSvitolina announces separation from Monfils
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- World No 6 Elina Svitolina announced the separation in an emotional Instagram post.
- Svitolina described sleepless nights and self-doubt in connection with Russia’s war against Ukraine.
- The couple married in 2021 and have a four-year-old daughter, Skai; Svitolina said their family would remain.
- Monfils appears to have moved his retirement forward and is now listed by ITIA as retired; the Paris Masters begins on 31 October.
What I have rarely spoken about is what the war has done to me inside.— Elina Svitolina in an Instagram post announcing her separation from Gaël Monfils
thedunkcentral Oct 19
With Ben Simmons out, the Kings have just a 5% chance of making the playoffs, per Polymarket.
Gotta feel bad for Kings fans 💔
New pod alert! Tom, Sheil, and Billy break down the Jalen Hurts injury timeline, talk about the Colts moving on from GM Chris Ballard ... Show more
A person appears to have been spotted riding an electric scooter over Scotland’s busiest motorway.
Shortly before 7pm on Tuesday night ... Show more
Reports - NFL won't punish Eagles over Jalen Hurts situation - ESPN: The NFL will not punish the Eagles for how they handled the process surrounding quarterback ...
espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50230816/reports-nfl-punish-eagles-jalen-hurts-situation
[Jones] The NFL will not punish the Philadelphia Eagles for allowing Jalen Hurts to play with a blood clot, concluding that the process was handled ...
nytimes.com/athletic/7708077/2026/10/20/eagles-jalen-hurts-blood-clots-punishment/
![[Jones] The NFL will not punish the Philadelphia Eagles for allowing Jalen ...](/web/db/domain/nytimes.com/611a59db3dafe_m.png)
THERE ARE NO UNDEFEATED TEAMS LEFT IN THE SEC 😳
Is the SEC the best conference in college football?🏆 #cfb #ncaafootball #collegefootball #sec (via Florida Gators Football ... Show more
LegionHoops Oct 20
Kawhi found out about the Ben Simmons injury from the media:
“You’re saying he’s not playing this year? I didn’t know that. Aw damn man ... Show more
Cristiano Ronaldo fined, suspended 30 days after Portugal walk-out - ESPN: Cristiano Ronaldo has been fined €255 ($285.90) and handed a 30-day suspension by the ...
espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/50220261/cristiano-ronaldo-fined-255-suspended-30-days-portugal-walk-out
Key FactsRonaldo receives 30-day ban after leaving Portugal camp
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
- The FPF announced the sanction Monday after Ronaldo left Portugal’s camp on September 30 during the Nations League.
- Ronaldo must also pay €255, while the suspension is the minimum under rules allowing one to six months.
- The disciplinary committee considered Ronaldo’s remorse and willingness to accept punishment, expressed in his October 6 statement.
- The suspension began on the day of the Denmark match, so Ronaldo will complete it by the end of October.
I will be available, as I have always been until today, to compete and win for our national team.— Cristiano Ronaldo posted this on social media after walking out from the Portugal camp, stating he would be available to compete and win for Portugal; he emphasized he was not retiring from international duty.
all the respect for a fellow vet 🙏
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BREAKING: Manchester United had several players missing from training this morning including Marcus Rashford, Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw 🚨
[Charania] Just in: Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon at practice Sunday, sources tell ESPN ...
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x.com Oct 19
"What did I tell you?!"
The @BuffaloBills sideline was in awe after @JoshAllenQB 's flick TD pass 😱
