Saturday, October 17, 2026. The 10 sports stories that mattered most this morning, picked from every major outlet. Each headline links to the original article.

  1. NFL · Yahoo Sports NFL +13 more

    Breaking: NFL Remove Josh Jacobs From the Commissioner’s Exempt List

    Jacobs was arrested for domestic abuse last May and was placed on the list ahead of the season.

  2. CFB · Yahoo Sports +1 more

    Pete Golding knows Austin Simmons is 'scary' as Missouri QB returns to Ole Miss

    Former Ole Miss football quarterback Austin Simmons transferred to Missouri in the offseason, and will now face his former team. Here's why he left

  3. CFB · Yahoo Sports College Football +2 more

    What does possible 24-team College Football Playoff mean for Colorado

    A reported 24-team playoff plan could expand Colorado football's postseason opportunities in 2027, with final approval still pending.

  4. NFL · The Athletic NFL +2 more

    What I’m hearing: Hurts’ blood-clot questions, Shedeur’s future, Micah Parsons’ return, trade deadline rumors

    Plus, clarity on Micah Parsons' timeline, Aaron Glenn's game-management approach, Myles Garrett's sideline attire and more.

  5. CFB · Yahoo Sports +2 more

    Why George MacIntyre is starting QB for Tennessee instead of Faizon Brandon

    Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon is available for the Alabama game, according the SEC student-athlete availability report on Oct. 16.

  6. NFL · Yahoo Sports NFL +2 more

    Panthers' JJ Jansen to play his 282nd game, most ever for a long snapper

    Carolina's JJ Jansen will become the NFL's all-time record holder for games played by a long snapper on Sunday.

  7. CFB · Yahoo Sports +2 more

    Explosive plays haunt Maryland’s defense amid four-game skid

    The Terps have allowed 34 plays of 15 or more yards through six games.

  8. MLB · The Athletic +1 more

    MLB's Arizona Fall League outfield alignment experiment is a misfire: Law

    MLB is experimenting with a new rule at one AFL park. Outfielders are restricted as to where they can line up before each pitch is thrown.

  9. NBA · Sporting News +4 more

    Does Dalton Knecht have a future with the Lakers? 'He's in a tough spot'

    It has been clear Dalton Knecht is going to be the odd man out when it comes to roster cuts. Lakers head coach JJ Redick finally gave the truth as to why Knecht has fell down the depth chart over the years.

  10. NHL · Yahoo Sports NHL +5 more

    Elias Lindholm's big 3rd period sparks streaking Bruins' comeback for 4-2 win over Ducks

    Elias Lindholm assisted on the tying goal and scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, leading the Boston Bruins past the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory.David Pastrnak scored a…