The Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series in franchise history, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 behind a strong performance from rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski. The victory capped a postseason run in which the Brewers passed every test.
In the NBA, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is listed as week-to-week with a hamstring strain, a setback after he missed the entire 2025-26 season with an Achilles tear. The Oklahoma City Thunder are also dealing with multiple injuries.
NFL Week 8 highlights a marquee AFC matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens. CBS Sports analyst Pete Prisco predicts a high-scoring game with the Bills winning 35-30, noting Lamar Jackson's potential return from an ankle injury. Other Week 8 predictions include Bengals over Titans, Raiders over Jets, Rams over Chargers, and Patriots over Dolphins.
The Houston Rockets have risen to No. 1 in the latest NBA Power Rankings after a 5-0 start, fueled by Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Fred VanVleet. Meanwhile, the Big Ten Conference has adopted a $49 million cap on NIL spending for member institutions, limiting third-party NIL spending to $27.5 million per school.
Additional notes: Eight-time All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker signed with the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad; the college football coaching carousel is heating up with several Power Four vacancies; and the WNBA Finals Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday.
