Indiana used just six players in a 108–104 loss to Atlanta, the earliest in a season a team has used that few players since 1948.
New Orleans beat Memphis 135–134 in overtime, ending the NBA’s last unbeaten start at six games.
MLB announced its BBWAA awards finalists, including new Relief Pitcher of the Year honors. Winners are announced the week of November 9.
Chicago beat Seattle 34–17 behind three D’Andre Swift rushing touchdowns, improving to 6–2 while the Seahawks fell to 4–4.
Jacksonville lost defensive starters DaVon Hamilton and Eric Murray to season-ending injuries ahead of Thursday’s game at Baltimore.
Lions linebacker Jack Campbell remains hospitalized after a neck injury. Detroit reports positive preliminary indications but has announced no return timetable.
Detroit beat Florida 5–3, Colorado beat Chicago 5–2, Boston edged Vegas 3–2 in a shootout, and Calgary beat San Jose 2–1. Patrick Kane will miss at least a couple of games with an upper-body injury.
Nikita Kucherov says poor communication and respect prompted his trade request. Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois says the team has no intention of trading him.
Finland says its national teams will not face Russia while the war in Ukraine continues, following a CAS ruling ordering Russia’s reinstatement to IIHF competition. Germany is reconsidering hosting the 2027 men’s championship, while Turku threatens to withdraw from hosting the 2028 World Juniors.
AJ Products is withdrawing sponsorship of the 2027 men’s world championship over Russia’s return. Tipsport will withhold advertising from World Championship games involving Russia.
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