Saturday, October 31, 2026. The 10 sports stories that mattered most this morning, picked from every major outlet. Each headline links to the original article.

  1. MLB · MLB.com +16 more

    Astros hire Flores as next general manager

    The Astros have hired Cardinals assistant GM Randy Flores as their new general manager. The team announced the move on Friday evening.

  2. NBA · The Athletic +6 more

    Thunder's Chet Holmgren to miss 8-10 weeks with knee injury

    Holmgren underwent a "biological treatment" to address the tear, the franchise said Friday.

  3. CFB · Yahoo Sports +1 more

    Lincoln Riley looks to improve horrible record with USC vs top-25 teams vs Ohio State

    USC plays ranked Ohio State in Week 8, and Lincoln Riley has struggled to beat teams in the US LBM Coachess Poll top 25.

  4. CFB · Yahoo Sports

    Playoff push, DeSean Bishop record make Tennessee's final month must-see football

    Tennessee faces must-win games for a playoff bid, big quarterback question, Lane Kiffin’s return and final chapter of DeSean Bishop’s historic season.

  5. NFL · The Athletic

    Broncos' Alex Singleton, a year after cancer diagnosis, tackling something bigger than football

    Singleton, the NFL's tackles leader has become an outspoken advocate for testicular awareness. "That will leave a lasting legacy."

  6. NBA · Yahoo Sports

    76ers’ LeBron James flashes vintage form in dominant NBA Cup win over Knicks

    LeBron James turned back the clock with clutch plays down the stretch during the Philadelphia 76ers’ NBA Cup matchup with the New York Knicks on Friday night.

  7. NHL · ESPN +22 more

    Sources: Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov, 33, requests trade

    Add Nikita Kucherov to the list of disillusioned NHL stars.

  8. CFB · Yahoo Sports

    Wisconsin football remains outside top 25 in USA TODAY's 1-138 re-rank

    The Wisconsin Badgers have had a great start to the 2026 season, but they still aren't being valued

  9. MLB · ESPN +3 more

    Beer-fueled Brewers continue World Series party with parade

    On Friday, the Brewers paraded through Milwaukee celebrating their first-ever World Series championship with the fans.

  10. NFL · The Athletic

    Adding Jeffery Simmons shows GM Ryan Poles, Bears have realistic Super Bowl hopes

    After Thursday's trade, the Bears now have a franchise quarterback, the coach of their dreams and a game-wrecking defensive tackle.