{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a83bc2439e73ea8f3a2f7c8/6abcbcd26ffb28f8d60b05d0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Daily Sports Headlines September 30th, 2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a83bc2439e73ea8f3a2f7c8/1790753972476-eb47cd6e-28a9-415a-bbad-f028a8f93eeb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Indiana beat Las Vegas 99-89 behind 75 combined points from Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston, forcing a deciding Game 3 in their WNBA playoff series.</p><p><a href=\"https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/50060522/2026-wnba-playoffs-scores-results-takeaways-analysis-fever-aces-liberty-lynx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ESPN.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>The Liberty swept top-seeded Minnesota with an 87-71 win, becoming the first No. 8 seed in WNBA history to eliminate a No. 1 seed.</p><p><a href=\"https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/50060522/2026-wnba-playoffs-scores-results-takeaways-analysis-fever-aces-liberty-lynx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ESPN.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>The NBA is reviewing finalists for a Las Vegas expansion franchise expected to cost at least $12-$13 billion, with expansion teams targeted for the 2028-29 season.</p><p><a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/50060732/nba-reviewing-finalists-bids-vegas-team-12-13b\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ESPN.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Austin Riley’s three-run homer in the eighth lifted Atlanta to a 5-3 win over Philadelphia in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series.</p><p><a href=\"https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/50061256/riley-homer-rallies-braves-phillies-wild-card-opener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ESPN.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>The White Sox beat Houston 6-3 for their first playoff win in five years after becoming the first MLB team to reach the postseason following consecutive 100-loss seasons.</p><p><a href=\"https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/50063031/white-sox-top-astros-game-1-first-playoff-win-5-years\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ESPN.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Cam Schlittler struck out 10 and Ben Rice hit two homers, including a grand slam, as the Yankees shut out Boston 9-0 in their Wild Card opener.</p><p><a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25504885-cam-schlittlers-final-box-score-stats-highlights-yankees-vs-red-sox-mlb-wild-card-game-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BleacherReport.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Michael King allowed just one hit over seven scoreless innings as San Diego opened its Wild Card Series by shutting out the Cubs 8-0.</p><p><a href=\"https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/50045947/mlb-playoffs-2026-wild-card-game-1-live-updates-analysis-takeaways\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ESPN.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>The Giants released Odell Beckham Jr. after he played 19 snaps across three games without recording a catch.</p><p><a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50059755/sources-giants-release-fan-favorite-odell-beckham-jr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ESPN.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Gustav Forsling scored with 4.3 seconds remaining in overtime as Florida spoiled Carolina’s Stanley Cup banner night with a 1-0 season-opening win.</p><p><a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/50062937/panthers-win-spoil-hurricanes-banner-night\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ESPN.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Longtime U.S. men’s national team captain Tim Ream retired from international soccer after 86 appearances, while continuing his club career with Charlotte FC.</p><p><a href=\"https://apnews.com/article/united-states-soccer-tim-ream-07abcc3992cc5c35a97a7e9609455855\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">APNews.com</a></p>","author_name":"Tom Merritt"}