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1. Predicting the 2026-27 NBA season, from title winner to awards to trades and more  The New York Times
2. NBA 2026-27 season predictions: Expert picks for full standings and Finals  CBS Sports
3. NBA betting: Our experts' best bets and bets to avoid for 2026-27  ESPN
4. Power Rankings: How all 30 teams measure up to begin 2026-27 season  NBA.com
5. NBA 2026-27 season predictions: A Knicks repeat and LeBron’s villain arc  The Guardian

1. Rays 7-3 Guardians (Oct 19, 2026) Game Recap  ESPN
2. Rays clinch ALCS with Game 6 win, to face Brewers in World Series  ESPN
3. The Opener: Rays Advance, Guardians Go Home, World Series Set  MLB Trade Rumors
4. Tampa Bay Rays advance to World Series, will face Milwaukee Brewers  NBC News
5. Rays win AL pennant, advance to World Series  Bay News 9

1. France Protests Show Europe’s Shift Away From Centrist Politics  The New York Times
2. From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe’s streets ablaze  AP News
3. From Paris to Milan: student protests across Europe – in pictures  The Guardian
4. What’s making Europe so angry? The frustration behind the protests  CNBC
5. Cost of living unrest fuels the rise of Europe's far-right  Yahoo

1. What’s Next for the Beach Boys?  The New York Times
2. Al Jardine Says Watching Footage of Former Beach Boys Bandmate Mike Love at Ryman Concert Was ‘Shocking’: ‘I’m Speechless’  Yahoo
3. John Stamos Voices Concerns About The Beach Boys’ Mike Love’s “Health Challenges”: “We Don’t Know What the Future Holds”  IMDb
4. Why was Mike Love onstage in that condition? Because he wanted to be  Lightner Communications LLC
5. JENNINGS: Knowing when to take a bow  niagara-gazette.com

Oct 17, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes players celebrate after the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Ohio State is now 6-1 following an impressive victory over Indiana on the road. It wasn’t easy by any means, but Ohio State got its biggest win of the season on Saturday, beating The Hoosiers 19-15.

While it was incredibly important for the success of the season, it cost the Buckeyes deeply, as star quarterback Julian Sayin was injured late in the fourth quarter. The team has not yet released detailed information on Sayin’s injury, but head coach Ryan Day said he would be out at least a few weeks.

Thankfully for Ohio State, the Buckeyes are entering their bye week. The coaching staff will certainly be spending the coming weeks preparing for how to best move forward on offense.

Luke Fahey replaced Sayin, but the Buckeyes also have Tavien St. Clair on their roster as well. Coach Day and Ohio State will use the next two weeks determining which of the two gives the team the best shot after the bye, when the Buckeyes travel to take on USC.

Preparing for the USC will not be the only thing on the Ohio State coaching staff’s mind this week, as the Buckeye staff will also be hitting the road to visit with recruits. Recruiting is still the backbone of roster development in college football, and because of that it will never take a backseat.

Ohio State’s 2027 recruiting class is all but finalized with 20 verbal commitments, good enough for the No. 6 class according to 247Sports. The Buckeyes are still looking to add to this haul, and will likely do so in the coming months once the high school football season has come to an end and the coaching staff can complete their senior evaluations.

The Buckeyes seemed to identify another new recruit in the 2027 class that they would like to join, as on Monday Ohio State officially presented four-star Ohio safety Tristin Hughes (Rocky River, OH / Rocky River) with a scholarship offer.

Ohio state offered @AllenTrieu@TomLoy247@CoachWells1@MattGuerrieripic.twitter.com/yGiGvN5cWw

— Tristin Hughes 4⭐️ (@_tristinhughes) October 19, 2026

Being from Ohio, Hughes is very familiar with Ohio State, and the Buckeyes are certainly familiar with his game as well. That being said, they are getting into his recruitment late, as he committed to Kentucky earlier this year in April.

Ohio State has some work to do if it is to add him to its 2027 haul.

Hughes visited with Ohio State this spring and the visit seemingly went well. However, the relationship seemed to fizzle out and Kentucky jumped into the drivers seat of his recruitment and ended up landing him. Ohio State didn’t give up and is hoping it can keep the magic alive this month.

The Buckeyes flipped one Ohio recruit already in October when three-star linebacker James Conrad de-committed from Buffalo in favor of Ohio State.

To his credit, Hughes has not hinted at de-comitting from Kentucky, but Ohio State feels like a legitimate contender to flip him. They will likely need to get him on campus again this season for another game day visit to get him to flip, and the Buckeyes are likely doing their best to get that to happen.

Hughes is the No. 16 ATH in the 247Sports Composite, and he is the No. 276 national recruit. He is also the No. 11 recruit from Ohio.

1. A Colorado Town Was Beset by Traffic. Its Fix Led to a Border Battle.  The New York Times
2. Colorado town votes to construct entrance gate amid traffic dispute with Denver, Littleton  CBS News
3. Colorado Suburb to Build Gate to Thwart Cut-Through Traffic  Newser
4. Bow Mar Approves Gates to Curb Traffic Between Denver and Littleton  SuaraGarut.ID

DURHAM, NC − Tennessee basketball will look to get on back on track in their second exhibition game of the preseason at Duke.

The No. 9 Vols play the No. 2 Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Oct. 20 (7 p.m. ET, ACC Network).

Tennessee dropped their first exhibition game, 86-70, against Xavier at Food City Center on Oct. 15. The Musketeers shredded the Vols defense to the tune of 70.4% shooting and 59 points in the second half.

Coach Rick Barnes has been adamant about improving the individual and team defense in practice since the loss and believes the Vols will benefit from being "exposed" against Xavier.

Knox News brings you coverage of Tennessee basketball.

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DURHAM, NC − Tennessee basketball will look to get on back on track in their second exhibition game of the preseason at Duke.

The No. 9 Vols play the No. 2 Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Oct. 20 (7 p.m. ET, ACC Network).

Tennessee dropped their first exhibition game, 86-70, against Xavier at Food City Center on Oct. 15. The Musketeers shredded the Vols defense to the tune of 70.4% shooting and 59 points in the second half.

Coach Rick Barnes has been adamant about improving the individual and team defense in practice since the loss and believes the Vols will benefit from being "exposed" against Xavier.

Knox News brings you coverage of Tennessee basketball.

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1. Ilhan Omar's sister questioned by feds after dramatic DC home raid  Fox News
2. Trump officials scrutinized Omar in 2019. They didn’t find citizenship issues.  The Washington Post
3. Feds dumpster-dive for Rep. Ilhan Omar’s DNA: Sources  NewsNation
4. Obama calls Trump administration’s investigation into Ilhan Omar ‘appalling’  CNN
5. Feds have DNA evidence that could prove Ilhan Omar wed her brother, committed immigration fraud: sources  New York Post

1. What Could Swing Israel’s Election? Thousands Living in the U.S.  The New York Times
2. What if No One Wins the Israeli Election?  Foreign Policy
3. Israel’s elections 2026 explained in maps and charts  Al Jazeera
4. Even If Israelis Spurn Netanyahu, His Agenda Will Live On  Bloomberg.com
5. Israel election 2026: Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett gain as Benjamin Netanyahu slips  The Jerusalem Post

Daniil Medvedev threatened to retire from his semi-final match against Rafael Jodar at the Shanghai Masters.

During the first set of their semi-final, Jodar hit a cross-court forehand before Medvedev’s return went long. Medvedev asked for a video review, believing that Jodar’s forehand had missed, but the umpire initially refused, explaining to the former world number one that he could only show the final shot of the rally, which was his missed shot.

Furious with umpire Adel Nour’s explanation, Medvedev said he would retire from the match if he wasn’t shown a replay. After consulting with the tournament referee, Nour let Medvedev watch the replay, which proved the Russian wrong.

Unable to recover, Medvedev lost to Jodar in straight sets, 3-6, 4-6. Former American ATP star Sam Querrey has now delivered his verdict on Medvedev’s antics, sharing whether he believes the 30-year-old actually would have retired from the match.

Sam Querrey says Daniil Medvedev is ‘all talk’ after Shanghai retirement threat

“No, he’s all talk. This is like the semi-final between two bad boys. Both of them a little bit controversial the last couple of weeks. Medvedev [hitting the ball] at a fan in Beijing; that guy is probably still at the hospital after taking a ball to the eye at two and a half miles per hour. And then Jodar, obviously with the ball kid incident earlier this week,” said Querrey during the latest episode of ‘Nothing Major‘.

“I did like in that moment, with the umpire, he basically was like, ‘We are not allowed to show you prior shots. But you are just going to throw a temper tantrum like a child, so how about we just show it to you and move on.’ Good on the ref there,” added Steve Johnson, Querrey’s podcast co-host.

We’ll never know if Medvedev would have retired from the match, but the reality is that it wouldn’t have made much of a difference. The world number five lost anyway, struggling to keep up with the man 10 years his junior.

“I was kind of surprised by this, Jodar, 6-3, 6-4. I think Medvedev is so good. I’m always bullish on Medvedev. I thought he was going to routine Jodar, but Jodar routined Medvedev,” said Querrey.

“The results in Shanghai are always a little wacky, it’s a tough event to predict, but Jodar, just like Zverev, seems to show up every single week. Outside of the US Open, the guy has showed-up at basically every tournament he’s played at since April. His consistency for a youngster is very impressive.”

Rafael Jodar’s best results (2026)

• French Open – Quarter-final
• Shanghai Masters – Final
• Canadian Open – Semi-final
• Madrid Open – Quarter-final
• Italian Open – Quarter-final
• Washington Open – Final
• Grand Prix Hassan II – Champion

Jodar and Medvedev both remain in the ATP Finals qualification places after strong Shanghai Masters campaigns; however, there is still a lot of tennis to be played. Jodar will rest this week before returning to action in Basel, while Medvedev takes to the court in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as the top seed and defending champion.

Can Daniil Medvedev win his fourth title of the season in Almaty?

Medvedev is the top seed and clear favourite to win the 2026 Almaty Open. He is the only top-20 player competing at the event and has won more titles this year than any other seed.

2026 Almaty Open top-eight seedsSeedATP RankPlayer2026 Titles15Daniil Medvedev3223Luciano Darderi1319Alexander Bublik1422Andrey Rublev0525Karen Khachanov0629Tomas Martin Etcheverry1739Stefanos Tsitsipas1850Thiago Agustin Tirante02026 Almaty Open top-eight seeds

Receiving a bye into the second round, Medvedev will play his first match in Almaty on Wednesday, October 21, against Japan’s Sho Shimabukuro, who battled back from a set down to defeat another Russian, Roman Safiullin in his opener.

Looking ahead, Medvedev could play sixth seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the quarter-finals, third seed and home favourite Alexander Bublik in the semis, and the second seed, Luciano Darderi in the final.

Only time will tell if the 2021 US Open champion will lift the trophy in Kazakhstan, but you certainly won’t want to miss any of the action. The 2026 Almaty Open final will be played on Sunday, October 25.

Lebron James, Victor Webanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will play big parts in this NBA season. Composite: Guardian Pictures (via Getty)What I’m most looking forward to …

Seeing all the fruits borne of an incredible summer of player movement. It feels like three years ago that Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Heat, because since then, Jaylen Brown and LeBron James went to the 76ers, and a ton of other deck chairs were reshuffled. This is the most intriguing NBA opening week in eons. Claire de Lune

Washington and Utah clawing their way out of the doldrums. Both have been in perpetual poverty for almost half a decade. Both now surround young cores of switchy, two-way wings with playoff-tested veterans like Anthony Davis and Jaren Jackson Jr. Lee Escobedo

The NBA’s great chemistry experiment. After a summer in which Antetokounmpo landed in Miami and LeBron and Brown somehow wound up together in Philadelphia, the league feels like someone hit the reset button. Whether any of these hastily assembled superteams can actually function together is another question entirely. I’m particularly interested in how quickly the novelty wears off and the finger-pointing begins. Bryan Armen Graham

Can I be a homer and pick da Bulls? It appears they have their own generational Caleb – Caleb Wilson – to match the dynamic Bears quarterback, and the North Carolina prospect has looked like a draft steal since falling to fourth overall. Mix in the free-agent signing of Norman Powell (a veteran tough guy who expands his offensive range each year) and the addition of Tiago Splitter (a Gregg Popovich disciple who spurred Portland to a surprising playoff campaign last year), and these young Bulls sure look ready to run again. Andrew Lawrence

A healthy Indiana Pacers team. I watched a lot of Pacers games last season, convinced they’d still be a playoff team as Tyrese Haliburton recovered from a torn Achilles – their magical run to the NBA finals in 2025 was very much a team effort – only to realize in dismay how Haliburton was not only the team’s beating heart, but the engine of their offense. Now Hali is back, Myles Turner is out, Ivica Zubac and Kelly Oubre Jr are in, and I am glued to my couch with a big bucket of popcorn. Owen Lewis

LeBron’s time with the 76ers will be …

Irrelevant to his legacy. For all the hand-wringing and consternation about what will or won’t happen for LeBron and the 76ers in his tenure there, it’s ultimately a moot point. The (presumably) last stop of his storied career is a coda on what will likely go down as the greatest career in the history of the sport. Another ring would just be a cherry on top. CDL

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Not how he imagined. Joel Embiid had the unmitigated gall to announce he’s “against the concept of sacrificing”. This leaves five starters with All-Star appetites fighting over one ball. Recent champions won with a legible hierarchy, a pecking order that settles crunch time and dictates the counter when defenses load up. Tyrese Maxey, coming off a career-high 28.3 points a game, belongs atop the pile. He and VJ Edgecombe will pay most for its absence. LE

A magnificent circus. Philadelphia have spent more than four decades searching for the combination that will deliver another NBA championship, and now they’ve turned to a 41-year-old billionaire who would apparently rather be in New York. There will be spectacular nights, inevitable injuries, endless debates about load management and probably a few helicopter-related controversies. Whether any of it adds up to a championship is almost beside the point. The Sixers have become the most fascinating reality show in American sports. BAG

Eventful. It already has been with him choppering back and forth from New York and media and fans scrambling to trace leaks about Embiid’s perceived commitment back to his camp, reportedly keen to arrange a reunion with Davis. If the Sixers’ Monstar team don’t jump out to an early lead in the East – or worse, falter in Eagles-like fashion – the King risks courting the most intense scrutiny of his basketball career from a fanbase that’s already on his case before he’s even played. AL

Counting on the health of a 41-year-old LeBron and Embiid’s knees – to this point proven to have the durability of Cheez-Its – seems unwise. This team is bursting at the seams with star power, but it’d be easy for injuries and a clunky fit to yank them off the rails before they ever find their rhythm. Still, in the name of delusional optimism and LeBron’s career so far: thrilling and tumultuous. OL

Young player to make the superstar leap …

Dylan Harper was arguably San Antonio’s most consistent player in their finals run last season … as a rookie. The sky is the limit for this insanely talented NBA nepo baby, and I think we see him as an All-Star and maybe even a fringe All-NBA player this year. CDL

Alex Sarr’s field-goal percentage jumped from 39.4% as a rookie to 48.2% last season. He reads the short roll like a guard and attacks closeouts off the dribble. Trae Young should make him a premier lob threat for the Wizards. Remember Clint Capela shooting 64.6% off Young’s passes in 2020-21? The next frontier is individual defense beyond his two blocks a night, and he now apprentices himself to Davis, a five-time All-Defensive selection. LE

Amen Thompson. The athletic gifts have never been in question. What makes the Rockets star so tantalizing is the possibility that his offensive game catches up with the havoc he already wreaks defensively. Houston have enough talent around him that he won’t have to manufacture everything himself, but there’s a version of Thompson who becomes the Rockets’ most important player on both ends of the floor. That version may arrive sooner than anyone expects. BAG

One could argue that Cade Cunningham is already there after leading Detroit to the east’s top seed and otherwise filling out the box score like he did last year. This year, though, I think is when more fans recognize that the Oklahoma State product belongs in the same conversation with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić et al. And if all the work Cunningham put in during the offseason to improve his three-point accuracy bears fruit, the Pistons could have a serious MVP contender on their roster. AL

Cooper Flagg. The 19-year-old spent last season playing the point on an undermanned Mavericks squad, but nonetheless put up 51-, 49-, 45-, and 42-point nights. With Kyrie Irving back from a long layoff with a torn ACL, Flagg stands to excel even further with a talented second option beside him in his sophomore season. OL

This season’s villain arc will be supplied by…

Victor Wembanyama seems quite content to take on the role as villain. It was a cumbersome fit, at first: it’s hard to seem like the bad guy when you’re playing chess with fans in the park and bemoaning the trappings of sports betting. But fresh off a finals drubbing, Wembanyama enters this season on a mission: destroy everything in his path. CDL

The owners, an American oligarchy in miniature. Miriam Adelson bankrolled Donald Trump, who credited her family, from the Knesset rostrum, with shaping his Israel policy. Steve Ballmer is serving a yearlong suspension for cap circumvention. I traced Robert Pera’s Ubiquiti radios to Russia’s drone war on Ukraine. Josh Kushner, brother of Trump’s son-in-law, agreed to buy the Lakers. My own team’s owner built a petty panopticon. LE

The NBA’s gambling partners. Forget Draymond Green. The league’s real villains are turning every possession into a speculative asset. With gambling scandals mounting, the NBA is already restricting certain bets while its partners flood broadcasts with advertising. The actual basketball seems to be becoming a sideshow. BAG

LeBron, see above. AL

Doesn’t James Dolan already have this title locked up? The Knicks got to enjoy their championship for all of five minutes before Dolan announced that they would not go into the second apron. Mitchell Robinson is now a Celtic. Karl-Anthony Towns is unhappy with extension talks. Dolan is renting out Madison Square Garden to raise money for a GOP candidate. Somebody find this man a competent PR manager, or a moral compass. OL

Most Valuable Player

Speaking of Victor Wembanyama, the MVP is his to lose. Barring a significant injury, I don’t see anyone swiping either this award or defensive player of the year from him. He’s fresh off a surprise finals berth, finished high in the MVP voting last year, and is rapidly making his case for the best player in the association. CDL

Victor Wembanyama is inevitable. I raised the alarm last year. The defensive player of the year adds MVP this season, a double nobody has managed since Giannis in 2020. No athlete since prime LeBron has bent physics like this. A man who thinks in myths and epics watched his own late turnover decide Game 2 of the finals, then watched the Knicks celebrate on his floor. He’ll spend 82 games proving he never chokes again. LE

Victor Wembanyama. This one feels overdue before it’s even happened. Jokić remains the best offensive player alive, Luka Dončić can bend entire defenses to his will and Gilgeous-Alexander has made ruthless efficiency his brand. But Wemby is becoming something none of them can match: a one-man defensive system who can also score 30 a night. Voter fatigue should take care of the rest. BAG

Giannis Antetokounmpo. Not only is he healthy, but he’s got a squad around him that fits his lunch-pail personality and an organization that is seriously committed to winning championships. With shooters around him and Bam Adebayo on the floor for shutdown defense and an offensive spark, there’s no telling how far Giannis can take the Heat – but any sort of rebound for this perennial play-in contender is likely to come down to his vintage brilliance. AL

Victor Wembanyama. It’s less that Jokić can’t win his fourth MVP or Dončić his first with especially potent offensive wizardry (voters are notoriously unlikely to give out three MVPs in a row, which rules out Gilgeous-Alexander) than that I think Wemby’s unparalleled and ever-improving two-way superpowers will prove impossible to ignore. OL

Eastern Conference playoff teams

Knicks, 76ers, Celtics, Heat, Pacers, Raptors, Pistons, Cavaliers. CDL

Knicks, Pacers, Hawks, Heat, 76ers, Pistons, Cavaliers, Raptors. LE

Knicks, Celtics, Cavaliers, 76ers, Pacers, Pistons, Hawks, Heat. BAG

Bulls, Pistons, Celtics, Cavaliers, Knicks, 76ers, Heat, Hawks. AL

Pistons, Knicks, Celtics, Pacers, Cavaliers, 76ers, Raptors, Hawks (sorry, Heat fans, I don’t trust Giannis’s health). OL

Western Conference playoff teams

Spurs, Thunder, Lakers, Timberwolves, Nuggets, Rockets, Trail Blazers, Warriors. CDL

Spurs, Thunder, Timberwolves, Nuggets, Lakers, Rockets, Trail Blazers, Jazz (!). LE

Thunder, Spurs, Nuggets, Lakers, Rockets, Timberwolves, Warriors, Mavericks. BAG

Thunder, Spurs, Nuggets, Rockets, Timberwolves, Pelicans, Warriors, Mavericks. AL

Thunder, Spurs, Rockets, Nuggets, Lakers, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, Mavericks. OL

Eastern Conference finals

Knicks over 76ers. CDL

Knicks over Pacers LE

Celtics over Knicks. BAG

Knicks over 76ers. AL

Pacers over Knicks. OL

Western Conference finals

Spurs over Thunder. CDL

Timberwolves over Spurs LE

Thunder over Spurs. BAG

Spurs over Thunder. AL

Thunder over Spurs. OL

NBA finals

Spurs 4-3 Knicks. It’s been the better part of a decade since we got an NBA finals rematch, and we’re due. While the path out of the East will be tremendously more difficult this year, and the Spurs’ path out of the West won’t exactly be a picnic, either, the safe bet feels like a rematch of last year’s finals. However, I do suspect a different outcome: with a deep playoff run of experience under San Antonio’s belt, and Wemby fully embracing his villain arc (and the weightroom), I think this is the year he adds the first of several finals MVPs to his ever-expanding trophy cabinet. JF

Knicks 4-2 Timberwolves. New York had the best offensive rating and the best defensive rating of last postseason. The Knicks swept the conference semifinals and finals on the way to 13 straight wins, the second-longest run in a single postseason. Then they handed Wembanyama’s Spurs a gentleman’s sweep. Wipe away those tears and accept the defending champions. Minnesota spent the offseason building a deep, polymorphous roster around Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball, and I respect it. All five Knicks starters return, though, and in this league, continuity is king. Remember, with Jalen Brunson, anything is possible. LE

Thunder 4-2 Celtics. The NBA’s fixation on parity has made picking a champion feel like throwing darts blindfolded, but Oklahoma City remain the closest thing the league has to a sustainable dynasty. Gilgeous-Alexander is still in his prime, the supporting cast is absurdly deep and last season’s disappointment should provide ample motivation. Boston’s experience carries them through the East, but the Thunder’s athleticism and defensive versatility ultimately prove too much. The league gets another champion from a small market – ending an unprecedented run of eight different champions in eight seasons – and the rest of the NBA gets another reminder that continuity might actually matter. BAG

Spurs 4-1 Knicks. The Spurs get revenge and beat the Knicks, kicking off a new championship rivalry for the era. But this time, instead of riding Wemby till he runs out of gas or deferring to De’Aaron Fox in the clutch, Mitch Johnson puts the onus on Harper – who makes the leap from supersub to superstar to finals MVP. He and Wemby emerge as the Shaq and Kobe of their day, with San Antonio fans holding their breath in hopes that their egos remain modest and keep this dynasty in the making from blowing up in Kawhi-like fashion. AL

Thunder 4-3 Pacers. Nobody repeats in the parity era, but the Thunder got close. With injuries to two vital offensive contributors, they still wrestled their biggest rival to a tight Game 7 in the Western Conference finals. I think they exact revenge over the Spurs this year. The retooled and revitalized Pacers will be the last team standing after a bloodbath in the East. In the finals, they’ll provide a sequel to their magnetic series from 2025, only Haliburton will be healthy for Game 7. We’ll just get the same result. OL

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Oct 11, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (44) and New York Jets defensive end Joseph Ossai (46) celebrate with defensive end David Bailey (31) after a sack against the Cleveland Browns during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectFantasy Football Week 7 Defense/Special Teams Streamers: Top 5 D/ST Waiver Wire Adds

Don't forget about defense! Streaming a defense/special teams unit remains one of the best ways to out-scout your league mates as the season hits the crucial mid-way point. While reactive managers scramble to make emotional drops, savvy fantasy managers zero in on high-leverage defensive factors: sack-chasing front sevens, turnover-prone quarterbacks, home-field advantages, and struggling offensive lines.

As we navigate through the heart of the fall schedule, finding the right streaming matchup can be the difference between a weekly win and a loss. With kicker out of the way for this week, let's dig into the top five D/ST streamer targets available on the waiver wire for Week 7.

Top 5 D/ST Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7Sep 27, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse (8) and safety Grant Delpit (9) celebrate after a play against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect1. Cleveland Browns D/ST at Tennessee Titans

The Cleveland Browns defense enters Week 7 carrying solid momentum, putting together back-to-back games with double-digit fantasy points. Their aggressive front seven continues to create havoc in opposing backfields, making life miserable for quarterbacks. This week, they hit the road to face a Tennessee Titans offense that has struggled to consistently protect the football and put up points With a low over/under set for this matchup, Cleveland's ability to generate sacks and limit scoring makes them a premier streaming option this week. And they're available on the waiver wire in most fantasy leagues.

2. New York Jets D/ST vs. Miami Dolphins

The New York Jets have proven to be a reliable fantasy play when matching up against struggling competition, and they catch a golden opportunity in Week 7. They return home to host an 0-5 Miami Dolphins squad that is desperately searching for an offensive identity. The Jets' defense thrives on forcing mistakes and playing with a lead at home, and facing a reeling division rival puts them in prime position to deliver a high-floor defensive performance for fantasy managers.

3. Carolina Panthers D/ST vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Carolina Panthers draw a favorable home matchup against a mediocre Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense. Depending on how things shake out under center for Tampa Bay, they may still be rolling out Jalon Daniels, who remains prone to pressure-induced mistakes as a rookie quarterback. Carolina's defense has shown flashes of opportunistic play, and a divisional home game against a vulnerable offense gives them an excellent layout to rack up sacks and turnovers.

4. New Orleans Saints D/ST vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Admittedly, trusting the Saints carries a bit of risk. However, New Orleans has been respectable on the defensive side of the ball and catches a unique home setup this week. They welcome a Pittsburgh Steelers offense that manages games effectively but isn't exactly an explosive offensive juggernaut. If the Saints can bottle up the run and force Pittsburgh into obvious passing situations, they present an intriguing under-the-radar streamer.

5. Chicago Bears D/ST vs. New England Patriots

Starting the Bears on a short week comes with a healthy dose of anxiety, especially with the New England Patriots rolling in on a three-game win streak and Drake Maye playing clean, effective football. That said, Chicago gets the advantage of a home game on Thursday night. The Patriots have still run into trouble with ball security at times and are dealing with a mounting list of injuries-particularly across their offensive line. For managers willing to embrace the Thursday night chaos, the Bears offer a high-upside ceiling if they can exploit a banged-up Patriots line.

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Celtics Head Coach History: Timeline of Boston Coaches, Including Red Auerbach, Joe Mazzulla originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

When you're the head coach of the Celtics, the goal never changes. The organization doesn't just want a successful season — it wants to raise a championship banner.

With a league-high 18 titles, Boston has benefited from the leadership of some of the greatest coaches in NBA history. Names like Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, Tom Heinsohn and Doc Rivers are featured prominently in the team's record books.

Here is a complete history of Celtics head coaches.

Celtics head coach history: Full timeline

(Records via Basketball-Reference)

Head coachYearsReg. season recordPlayoff recordJohn Russell1946-194842-661-2Alvin Julian1948-195047-81—Red Auerbach1950-1966795-39790-58Bill Russell1966-1969162-8328-18Tom Heinsohn1969-1978427-26347-33Tom Sanders197823-39—Dave Cowens1978-197927-41—Bill Fitch1979-1983242-8626-19K.C. Jones1983-1988308-10265-37Jimmy Rodgers1988-199094-702-6Chris Ford1990-1995222-18813-16M.L. Carr1995-199748-116—Rick Pitino1997-2001102-146—Jim O'Brien2001-2004139-11913-13John Carroll200414-220-4Doc Rivers2004-2013416-30559-47Brad Stevens2013-2021354-28238-40Ime Udoka2021-202251-3114-10Joe Mazzulla2022-present 238-9036-21The five winningest Celtics coaches

(Based on total regular-season wins with the franchise)

5. K.C. Jones (1983-1988)

• Record: 308-102

Jones was an eight-time NBA champion as a player with the Celtics before launching a successful coaching career. He is one of only five Boston coaches with more than 300 regular-season wins, and he led the Celtics to NBA titles in 1984 and 1986.

4. Brad Stevens (2013-2021)

• Record: 354-282

Stevens served as the team's head coach for eight seasons before becoming the president of basketball operations. The Celtics consistently improved under Stevens, jumping from 25 wins in his first season all the way to 55 wins in his fifth season.

3. Doc Rivers (2004-2013)

• Record: 416-305

Rivers helped the Celtics snap a championship drought that had lasted more than two decades, winning a title in 2008 with a "Big Three" of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen. Rivers reached the NBA Finals again in 2010, falling just short of another ring with a loss to the Lakers in a seven-game series.

2. Tom Heinsohn (1969-1978)

• Record: 427-263

Like Jones, Heinsohn won eight NBA championships as a Celtics player, then traded in his uniform for a suit. He had the difficult task of following Auerbach and Russell, but Heinsohn carried on the winning legacy, guiding Boston to titles in 1974 and 1976.

1. Red Auerbach (1950-1966)

• Record: 795-397

The greatest coach in Celtics history. Auerbach set the standard in Boston, winning nearly 800 regular-season games and nine NBA championships as the team's head coach.

Celtics current coachJoe Mazzulla (2022-present)

• Record (as of Oct. 20, 2026): 238-90

Mazzulla joined the Celtics' coaching staff as an assistant in 2019. He received the title of interim head coach ahead of the 2022-23 season after Ime Udoka was suspended for multiple violations of team policies, and Boston eventually removed the interim tag.

It didn't take long for Mazzulla to make an impact, as the Celtics won the NBA championship in his second season.

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Western Conference heavyweights headline a loaded slate of opening day fixtures in the NBA. You won't have to rack your head too much to recall the last time they locked horns.

The Spurs and Thunder will rekindle their rivalry on Tuesday, five months after they took part in a memorable seven-game set in the Western Conference Finals.

San Antonio was the brighter of the two sides in their last meeting, downing Oklahoma City, 111-103 in Game 7 to punch a ticket to the NBA Finals. The Spurs weren't able to finish the job off in the next round. Still, they look well-equipped to surge to the top of the Western Conference standings in 2026-27.

The Thunder will feel similarly. Jalen Williams' injury left Oklahoma City without one of its best players for much of the postseason. With him back in the fold — and youngsters like Aday Mara, Thomas Sorber and Bennett Stirtz all tipped for sizable roles — the immediate future looks bright for Mark Daignault's side.

Here's what you need to know about Tuesday's matchup between the Spurs and Thunder, including broadcast information and start time.

Where to watch Spurs vs. Thunder today

• TV channel: NBC
• Live stream: DIRECTV, Fubo, Peacock

Spurs vs. Thunder will be broadcast by NBC with Noah Eagle and Grant Hill on the call and will stream live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users.

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What time is Spurs vs. Thunder today?

• Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20
• Time: 9:30 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. CT

Spurs vs. Thunder is set to tip off Tuesday at 9:30 ET from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Spurs vs. Thunder radio coverage

• Radio station:SiriusXM app and channel 86

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Here are San Antonio's upcoming games:

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Here are Oklahoma City's upcoming games: 

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Peyton Hussey of Mercy controls the ball against Amity in Woodbridge on September 29, 2026. (Arnold Gold/Hearst Connecticut Media)

Here are the top girls soccer performances from last week. Email nominations each week to joseph.morelli@hearstmediact.com.

Gianna Alderucci, E.O. Smith, Sr.: Goalkeeper had two big saves against East Catholic in a 0-0 tie and a 3-0 shutout against Manchester. Alderucci also made three saves, including one on a penalty kick against Glastonbury in a 2-1 loss.

Barry Beattie, Staples: Coach notched his 200th victory with the Wreckers' program in a 2-0 win against McMahon.

Grace Bollmann, Old Saybrook, Sr.: Center back was a key factor in the eighth shutout of the season for the Rams, 7-0 versus North Branford, and added an assist.  

Alexa Bristol, East Granby, Fr.: Scored twice in East Granby's 4-0 win over Bolton. 

Anna Bussmann, Old Lyme, Sr.: Had three goals and an assist in the Wildcats' 7-0 win against Westbrook. Bussman had another hat trick - her fourth consecutive - in a 5-0 win over Valley Regional.

Francesca Cabibbo, New Fairfield, Jr.: Had two assists in a 3-3 tie with Barlow.

Giuliana Celotto, Woodland, Sr.: Had three goals and an assist in the Hawks' 8-0 victory against Torrington.

Olivia Correia, East Hampton, Sr.: Scored four goals in East Hampton's 9-0 win against Portland.

Mia Cunningham, Seymour, Sr.: Goalkeeper made 12 saves to shut out Naugatuck 2-0 and keep Seymour unbeaten.

Skylar Defrank, Woodland, Jr.: Scored four goals in a 5-3 win against Watertown. 

Giuliana DonAroma and Ava Ploszay, East Hampton, Jrs.: Both players had two goals and two assists in the Bellringers' 6-1 win against Morgan. 

Cam Doyle, Rockville, Sr.:Scored four goals and added an assist in a 6-0 win over Windsor Locks/East Windsor and scored Rockville's only goal in a 1-1 tie with Granby. 

Anna Fargo, Tolland, Sr.: Scored both goals in the second half to help Tolland come from behind to beat RHAM 3-2.

Julia Fletcher, Lakeville, Fr.: Had two goals and two assists in Lakeview's 8-1 victory over Gilbert/Terryville. 

Scarlette Gutierrez, Stratford, Sr.: Gutierrez had four goals and two assists in the Red Devils' 6-0 victory against Kolbe Cathedral.

Madison Hubbard, Stonington, Jr.: Scored all four goals in Stonington's 4-0 win versus East Lyme.

Peyton Hussey, Mercy, Jr.: Had a hat trick in the Tigers' 4-0 win versus Guilford.

Brooke Kelly, Weston, Soph.: Scored all three goals in Weston's 3-1 win against Bethel.

Ella Kettle, Ellis Tech, Soph.: Had four goals and an assist in the 7-1 victory over Goodwin Tech. Kettle has 13 goals this season.  

Addie Knight, Lyman Hall, Jr.: Collected her 100th save of the season this past week against Lauralton Hall. Knight has the most saves among statistics provided to MaxPreps among CIAC goalies (not all goalkeepers are submitted). 

Bridey LaFleur, Lyman Memorial, Jr.: Scored all three goals in Lyman Memorial's 3-2 win over Quinebaug Valley.

Avery Macumber, Pomperaug, Jr.: Had a hat trick in a 2-minute span to lead the Panthers over Immaculate 6-0.

Madison Malagutti, Holy Cross, Fr.:Had a hat trick in a 7-0 win against Ansonia.

Arianna Martin, Rockville, Jr.: Goalkeeper made 10 saves in a 1-1 overtime tie with Granby and made six saves in a 6-0 win versus Windsor Locks/East Windsor. 

Rosemary Makarewicz, Nonnewaug, Jr.: Scored twice in Nonnewaug's 3-1 win against Northwestern.

Emma Sofia Nascimento, Simsbury, Jr.: Goalkeeper posted shutouts against Northwest Catholic (2-0) and Hall (4-0). Nascimento has allowed just four goals through 13 games. 

Olivia Ranciato, North Haven, Sr.:Scored twice in North Haven's 5-0 win at West Haven. Ranciato now has 18 goals and 10 assists.

Layla Romero, Lyman Memorial, Fr.: Had three goals and an assist in a 6-2 win against Wheeler.

Annalise Sarette, Old Saybrook, Sr.:Reached 150 career points in the Rams' 7-0 victory against North Branford. Sarette is the leading goal scorer and career point holder in program history.

Christina Suarez, Staples, Jr.: Had three assists in the Wreckers' 8-0 win against Bridgeport Central.

Olivia Tilki, Seymour, Fr.: Tilki scored all four goals in the Wildcats' 4-1 win against Haddam-Killingworth. She also scored a pair of second-half goals to help the Wildcats beat Naugatuck 2-0 and added two goals and an assist against Derby, a 5-1 win.

Ava Tooker, East Lyme, Sr.: Made nine saves in goal to help the Vikings defeat Bacon Academy 1-0.

Games to watch

Amity at Foran, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.: The first matchup was a 1-1 tie between the SCC foes.

Simsbury at Farmington, Friday, 3:45 p.m.:Last team that has a chance to prevent an undefeated regular season for Simsbury.

Amity at Mercy (Xavier), Monday, 7 p.m.: This is to improve seeding in both the SCC and CIAC Class LL tournaments. Amity won the first matchup 2-1.

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