1. Dodgers Take Commanding 3-0 Lead in World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees, 4-2, on Monday, Oct. 28, taking a 3-0 lead in the World Series. First baseman Freddie Freeman ignited the Dodgers with a two-run homer, hitting it 354 feet in the top of the first inning.
After winning both games in Los Angeles, this marked their first victory at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees mounted a strong effort in the ninth inning, highlighted by a powerful two-run homer from Alex Verdugo, but with two outs, they couldn’t capitalize further. The Dodgers look to clinch the World Series in Game 4 on Tuesday, while the Yankees aim to avoid a sweep.
2. Commanders Stun Bears with Last-Second Hail Mary
The Washington Commanders pulled off a stunning 18-15 win against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, which was highlighted by a Hail Mary from quarterback Jayden Daniels as time expired.
With only two seconds remaining and the ball positioned at their 48-yard line, Daniels evaded defenders in the pocket before unleashing a deep throw into the end zone. The pass was deflected but ultimately secured by wide receiver Noah Brown for the game-winning touchdown.
This game featured a clash between the top two picks of the 2024 NFL Draft, with Daniels outshining Bears’ quarterback Caleb Williams. Following this thrilling finish, the Commanders improved their record to 6-2, while the Bears fell to 4-3.
3. Aggies Rally Past LSU in Front of Thrilling Home Crowd
On Saturday, Oct. 26, the No. 14 Texas A&M Aggies pulled the upset against the No. 7 LSU Tigers, 38-23, at Kyle Field, where 108,852 fans created an electric atmosphere.
With this win, the Aggies (7-1) achieved a remarkable milestone, going 5-0 in the SEC for the first time in program history. Trailing by 10 at halftime, Texas A&M dominated the final two-quarters of the game.
In the first half, the Tigers outpaced the Aggies, gaining 283 yards to Texas A&M’s 147 yards and securing 11 first downs compared to their opponents’ eight. However, A&M shifted the momentum with a stunning 24-6 scoring run in the second half.
The change at quarterback, bringing in Marcel Reed, proved pivotal for coach Mike Elko’s strategy. Reed ignited the offense, creating confusion for the LSU defense. Conner Weigman, the starting quarterback, struggled with only 64 passing yards on 6-of-18 attempts before Reed took over, finishing with 62 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
4. Mpetshi Perricard Claims Title at Swiss Indoors Basel
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard capped off an impressive week of dominant serving by defeating Ben Shelton to secure the championship at the Swiss Indoors Basel on Sunday. Ranked No. 50 in the PIF ATP Rankings, Mpetshi triumphed 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) over the sixth-seeded Shelton, marking him as the lowest-ranked champion since the tournament’s inception in 1975.
The towering Frenchman, standing at 6’8″, showcased his power with 22 aces during the final match, finishing the tournament without losing his serve. In a surprising turn, Shelton, known for his powerful serves, found himself on the losing end against the 21-year-old Mpetshi. The match lasted under an hour and a half, allowing Mpetshi to add the Basel title to his earlier victory at the ATP 250 event in Lyon this spring.
The second set proved more competitive, with both players holding serve until Shelton faltered at 4-4 in the tiebreaker. Mpetshi seized the moment, winning the final two points to claim his second ATP title.
5. Cleveland Browns Stun Ravens with Late Comeback
The Cleveland Browns stunned the Baltimore Ravens 29-24 on Sunday on the back of quarterback Jameis Winston’s standout performance. Entering Week 8 with a terrible 1-6 record and struggling quarterback Deshaun Watson sidelined by an Achilles injury, the Browns turned to Winston to step into the starting role for the first time since 2022.
In a thrilling matchup, Winston outperformed Ravens star Lamar Jackson, who had led Baltimore to five consecutive wins. Winston connected on 27 of 41 passes for 334 yards and three touchdowns, marking his first game with multiple touchdowns since 2021.
With over a minute left and the Browns trailing 24-23, Winston launched a deep pass from near midfield to wide receiver Cedric Tillman to put the game to rest. This marked Winston’s first fourth-quarter comeback since September 2022. The loss sent the Ravens to a 5-3 record and improved the Browns to 2-6, notching their highest point total since Week 7 of last season.
