Thursday, October 29, 2026. The 10 sports stories that mattered most this morning, picked from every major outlet. Each headline links to the original article.

  1. MLB · The Athletic +6 more

    Brewers catcher William Contreras named World Series MVP

    It took five games, but the Brewers were able to complete an October for the ages by beating the Rays. Contreras played a major role.

  2. CFB · The Athletic +9 more

    Sam Houston fires head coach Phil Longo in less than two full seasons after 3-17 run

    The Bearkats started the season 1-7 overall and 0-4 in Conference USA play under Longo, including a 24-3 loss to Missouri State on Tuesday.

  3. NBA · The Athletic +3 more

    Jaylen Brown denies claim he requested trade from Celtics during offseason

    "I never made a list of ultimatums. None of the sort.

  4. MLB · The Athletic +4 more

    Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski leaves Game 5 of World Series with leg cramp

    Misiorowski left the Brewers' potential championship clincher in the sixth inning.

  5. MLB · The Athletic

    For long-suffering Brewers fans, a World Series of life and death, grief and joy

    Brandon Woodruff held the World Series trophy and told fans, "I know it means the world to you.” For some, the memories are bittersweet.

  6. NBA · Los Angeles Times Sports +4 more

    Lakers, playing without Luka Doncic, have others step up in win over Clippers

    Collin Sexton and Jarred Vanderbilt come through for the Lakers in their 16-point victory over the Clippers.

  7. NFL · The Athletic

    NFL zombies: 4 teams left for dead that still have playoff life

    The Cowboys, Texans, Buccaneers and Rams are all outside of the NFL playoff picture. For now.

  8. NFL · Yahoo Sports

    3 NFL contracts that are easy to trade, including Maxx Crosby's huge deal

    Many players moved at the NFL trade deadline have expiring contracts, but these three players have friendly deals for making a move anyway.

  9. NFL · Yahoo Sports

    Brian Thomas Jr. to Chiefs? 8 trade deadline deals we'd love to see

    The 2026 NFL trade deadline is approaching on Nov. 10. Here's a look at eight moves we'd like to see happen.

  10. CFB · Yahoo Sports

    Irish vs. Midshipmen: Meet the Navy QB that does a bit of everything

    Notre Dame will face a Navy quarterback that can throw, run and even catch a pass. When it comes down to it, the junior opts to run.