Lightning beat Golden Knights 6-2 as Kucherov ties Tampa Bay points record
Nikita Kucherov reached 1,137 career points with a goal and two assists in Las Vegas, drawing level with Steven Stamkos as the Lightning improved to 7-2.
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Dylan Larkin adds Carolina Hurricanes to expanded list of acceptable trade destinations
The Detroit Red Wings centre has widened his list from three teams to 10, ESPN reported, giving Detroit more possible destinations as it seeks a trade.
Mohammed Shami keeps India return in sight as he focuses on Bengal cricket
Left out of India’s New Zealand tour squad, Shami says he still hopes to return but is concentrating on domestic matches, fitness and his bowling.
PETA urges Crystal Palace to retire live eagle mascot Phoenix
The animal rights group has asked Palace to end Phoenix’s appearances at Selhurst Park and stop using live animal mascots. The club had not responded to the demand by the time...
Bouchard scores overtime winner as Oilers beat Wild 4-3
Edmonton won after Minnesota erased a two-goal deficit in the third period. A too-many-men penalty gave the Oilers the chance to settle the game in overtime.
LeBron James shows passing and defensive range in 76ers win over Knicks
James had 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in his Philadelphia regular-season debut, helping the 76ers win 106-100 in New York.
How Kimi Antonelli could clinch the F1 title at the United States Grand Prix
The Mercedes driver has his first chance to secure the 2026 championship in Texas on October 25, but he needs a win and specific results from his closest rivals.
Minicucci scores six touchdowns as Delaware beats Missouri State 61-38
Delaware overturned a halftime deficit, scored 30 unanswered second-half points and ended a three-game losing streak in Newark.
Winnipeg Jets’ losing streak reaches three in 2-1 defeat to St. Louis Blues
Philip Broberg scored the winning goal on a third-period power play after Cole Perfetti had drawn Winnipeg level in St. Louis.
Duke beats Tennessee 103-64 in exhibition as Barnes faults Vols’ effort
Duke controlled the October 20 exhibition in Durham, while Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said his team needed more fight and better rebounding.
UConn beats Michigan State 78-70 in men’s basketball exhibition
Nik Khamenia scored 19 points as UConn pulled away in the second half and held off a late Michigan State push in East Lansing.
IllustrationLeBron James heckled over helicopter during 76ers win at Knicks
James opened his Philadelphia regular-season career with a 106-100 win in New York, as NBC commentators described a courtside exchange with Knicks fans.
Jake Allen makes 31 saves as Devils hold off Avalanche 4-3
Declan Chisholm scored his first Devils goal to put New Jersey ahead, and Colorado’s two late goals could not erase a three-goal deficit.
Matthews scores in 700th NHL game as Maple Leafs beat Blue Jackets 6-2
Auston Matthews had a goal and an assist as Toronto scored four straight times in the second period to win in Columbus.
Kempe scores twice as Kings rally past Capitals 5-2 for first win
Los Angeles erased a two-goal first-period deficit in Washington, then pulled away in the third. Quinton Byfield left with an upper-body injury.
Islanders hold off Ducks 3-2 after scoring three times in first period
Ondrej Palat, Viktor Eklund and Simon Holmstrom scored before the first intermission as New York earned its second straight victory despite a late Anaheim goal.
Kia Tigers captain Na Sung-bum praises Kim Do-yeong after postseason grand slam
Na hit two home runs in Kia’s 13-1 win over the LG Twins, but said he was grateful to play alongside Kim, whose grand slam tied a postseason distance record.
Karl Ravech to call Alabama-Auburn exhibition with former players as analysts
Ravech will handle play-by-play for The Feud in Birmingham, joined by former Alabama player Richard Hendrix and former Auburn player Daymeon Fishback. The game is set to stream...