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Good morning, sports fans! Here’s your latest all-major-sports bulletin for October 29, 2026.
Starting in the NFL, Week 8 injury reports are rolling in with updates on player statuses across all 14 games, according to NFL.com. Teams are managing key injuries as the season heats up. ESPN also shares the latest intel and buzz around Week 8, including fantasy tips and news to keep you ahead of the game. Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions continue to find innovative ways to utilize offensive tackle Penei Sewell as a weapon, per the team’s official site.
Over in the NBA, No. 1 draft pick AJ Dybantsa made his debut for the Washington Wizards against the Cleveland Cavaliers, reported by Spectrum News. It’s an exciting moment for the young star. On a more somber note, Ernie Johnson announced that the 2026-27 season will be his final one as host of “Inside the NBA,” ending a remarkable 37-year run, as covered by NBA.com and Beloit Daily News.
In the WNBA, Caitlin Clark is making a move to Duke during the offseason, ChiCitySports reports. The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are set for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, which is a sellout despite some controversy over an early tipoff time, according to KRQE. CBS News also highlights a Chicago bar owner who opened early to fans to “cause a ruckus” over the early tipoff.
Turning to Major League Baseball, CBS News and CBS Sports are focusing on the looming MLB lockout amid ongoing labor disputes. North Shore business owners are preparing for a potential work stoppage, and MLB.com breaks down the pitching arsenal of prospect Jacob Misiorowski, a player to watch in the coming seasons.
In the NHL, the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 last night. The Colorado Springs Gazette shared photos from the Avalanche vs. Devils game, while NHL.com breaks down Artturi Lehkonen’s hot start this season. Looking ahead, Post Malone is set to headline the New Year’s Eve concert following the NHL Winter Classic in Utah, as reported by KUTV.
College football is buzzing with questions facing Northwestern and Notre Dame as November approaches, according to FOX 32 Chicago. Fired N.C. State coach Dave Doeren says he’ll “always be cheering for the Wolfpack,” per Spectrum News. And Fox News reports on the growing popularity of Mahjong as a new tailgate game among women in college football.
In college basketball, ESPN previews the upcoming women’s season with Final Four predictions, while CBS News announces Detroit as a finalist to host women’s Final Four games from 2032 to 2036. Arizona State University and coach Molly Miller are teaming up with others nationwide to promote women’s cardiovascular health, according to the American Heart Association.
Across the pond in the Premier League, Fleetwood’s Cod Army continues to celebrate a major cup upset over Arsenal, ABC News reports. Man City and Liverpool both advanced via shootouts in the English League Cup, with Fleetwood discovering their next opponent, per WPX