Tuesday, November 3, 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 +10 more

    Blue Jays decline Straw's $8 million option amid roster moves

    The Blue Jays announced they’ve declined their $8MM club option on outfielder Myles Straw. He receives a $1.75MM buyout, which is paid by the Guardians as a condition of the 2025 trade that sent him to Toronto.

  2. NBA · The Athletic +4 more

    LeBron James on midgame sip of wine in 76ers' 4th straight win: 'It was aight'

    The wine at the Xfinity Center might not have been up to par with the vintages James usually drinks, but it paired well with a win.

  3. NFL · The Athletic

    It’s a good day to be a Bears fan, plus an MVP's trade request

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  4. NBA · The Athletic +5 more

    Thunder, after win over Cavs, sticking to principles in the eye of their storm

    On Monday, for the first time this season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored more than 40 points to carry the injury-riddled Thunder to a win.

  5. NFL · Heavy +3 more

    Bears’ Caleb Williams Sounds Off on NFL Punishment After Seahawks Win

    Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had plenty so say on a controversial decision he made ahead of the team's win over the Seahawks.

  6. NHL · Reuters +8 more

    Bruins top Golden Knights in shootout after blowing two-goal lead

    David Pastrnak scored a walk-off goal in the shootout as the Boston Bruins earned a 3-2 victory over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night

  7. NFL · The Athletic

    QB stock report, Week 9: After Lamar Jackson went down, drama around Ravens QB ratcheted up

    With Jackson out, maybe for the season, his cloudy future in Baltimore now comes into focus.

  8. CFB · Yahoo Sports

    Tuesday Morning QB: What a difference a month makes for Gamecock football

    Nov. 3—What a difference a month makes. On Oct. 4, South Carolina was coming off a gut-wrenching loss to Kentucky, the Gamecocks' third straight defeat heading into their toughest stretch of games.

  9. CFB · Yahoo Sports

    Oklahoma sticking with John Mateer at quarterback

    The Oklahoma Sooners made a significant change to their coaching staff on Monday, but it looks like John Mateer is the starter another week.

  10. MLB · The Athletic

    The Angels are on the cusp of a renaissance. Their first calls could send a message

    The best way for the Angels to send a warning shot to MLB would be to lure away the architect of one of the World Series participants.