News
Thomas Ponder, who had already mathematically clinched a Korn Ferry Tour card for 2027, won the the year-long PGA Tour Americas points list to lead the pack of 10 golfers earning KFT cards. Charlie Nikitas, who finished T-5th at the season-ending event, finished 9th in the points list, and is also headed to the Korn Ferry Tour.
Germie Bernard set a Pittsburgh Steelers franchise rookie record for receptions in a game with 11 catches, and scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime to give the Steelers a road win in Tampa Bay. The TD was the first of Bernard’s career.
Riley Tanner Cohn opened the Women’s Ninja A-League with a goal and an assist in Sydney FC’s 2-2 draw with Adelaide United.
Media Appearances
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Scenes and Highlights
TOUCHDOWN RAVENS!!! FIRST CAREER TOUCHDOWN FOR @JCuev_80!! Tune in on FOX!! https://t.co/Lb9kKMqtLw
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 18, 2026
Big play Jerry Jeudy! BALvsCLE on FOX/FOX One Stream on @NFLPlus https://t.co/pnEoVVFag4
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2026
Cameron Latu hit stick gets the squad FIRED UP 🔥 @budlight | 📺 CBS https://t.co/1ATfcgXI73
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 18, 2026
Welcome back, Smitty 🤌 https://t.co/O5xSoPZK1m
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 18, 2026
TT stands for two touchdowns 😼 #CARvsPHI 📺: CBS https://t.co/CPF5vmFPGl
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 18, 2026
A’Shawn Robinson with his second INT of the season 🙌 📺: #PITvsTB on CBS https://t.co/G9aO4Sh7PN
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) October 18, 2026
RILEY RIFLES IT IN 🚀 #SYDvADL | 🔷 2-1 🔴 https://t.co/5kj6Q5S9po
— Sydney FC (@SydneyFC) October 18, 2026
Davison throws it up, Bediako throws it down 😤 Watch live on ESPN 📺 https://t.co/rhSKcGcxrx
— NBL (@NBL) October 18, 2026
Transactions
- Anfernee Jennings – deactivated for Week 6 by the New Orleans Saints.
- Christian Harris – deactivated for Week 6 by the Atlanta Falcons.
- Parker Brailsford – deactivated for Week 6 by the Cleveland Browns.
- Ty Simpson – deactivated for Week 6 by the Los Angeles Rams.
- Latrell Wrightsell – waived from his Exhibit 10 contract by the Charlotte Hornets.
Game Results
GOLF
Dominican Republic Tour Championship final:
Charlie Nikitas – 70-71-67-68, -12, T5.
Thomas Ponder – 74-69-68-67, -10, T13.
SAS Championship final:
Jason Bohn – 71-70-74, -1, T22.
Dicky Pride – 70-77-70, +1, T33.
BASKETBALL
Tasmania JackJumpers 98, NZ Breakers 92.
Charles Bediako – 25 minutes, 4 points (2-4 FG, 0-4 FT), 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls, -1.
ŽKK Brod na Savi 79, KK Studio Zagreb 63.
Zaay Green – 21 minutes, 3 points (0-1 2pg, 1-6 3pg), 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 fouls, +13.
ŽKK Partizan Belgrade 113, ŽKK Duga Šabac 50.
Jessica Timmons – 28 minutes, 24 points (1-3 2pg, 5-5 3pg, 7-7 FT), 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 3 fouls, +44.
Randers Cimbria 93, BMS Herlev 71.
Jusaun Holt – 23 minutes, 11 points (4-6 2pg, 0-3 3pg, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 4 turnovers, 1 foul, +11.
Aliağa Petkim Spor 82, Fenerbahçe Tarfin 77.
Braxton Key – inactive.
Paris Basketball 90, Boulazac Basket 75.
Aaron Estrada – 24 minutes, 4 points (2-5 2pg, 0-5 3pg), 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, -3.
VL Pesaro 86, Crifo Ruvo Di Puglia 76.
Tevin Mack – 32 minutes, 31 points (5-10 2pg, 5-7 3pg, 6-8 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 fouls.
Clube União Sportiva 87, Gdessa Barreiro 86.
Alana Gonçalo Da Silva – 40 minutes, 9 points (0-4 2pg, 2-7 3pg, 3-6 FT), 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 5 turnovers, 2 fouls, -2.
Olympiacos Piraeus 79, Vikos Falcons 68.
Donta Hall – 12 minutes, 2 points (1-1 FG), 1 rebound, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, -2.
AJP Gorzów Wlkp 79, Zagłębie Sosnowiec 59.
Jada Rice – 18 minutes, 9 points (4-9 2pg, 0-1 3pg, 1-2 FT), 4 rebounds, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, +2.
SOCCER
Portland Thorns 2, Bay FC 2.
Reyna Reyes – played full match; 2 shots, 1 yellow card (744’).
Maddie Padelski – inactive.
Orlando Pride 2, Houston Dash 1.
McKinley Crone – inactive.
Sydney FC 2, Adelaide United 2.
Riley Tanner Cohn – played full match; 1 goal (55’), 1 assist
Deportivo de A Coruña 3, SD Eibar 2.
Marianna Annest Seidl – subbed in at 77’; no stats.
Omonia Nicosia 2, Aris Limassol 0.
Sydney Japic – played full match; 1 goal (63’).
FOOTBALL
Houston Texans 34, Jacksonville Jaguars 31.
Will Anderson – 1 tackle, 1 QBH.
Henry To’oTo’o – 6 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 PD.
Chicago Bears 31, Atlanta Falcons 23.
Brian Robinson – 2 rushes, 1 yd; 2 catches, 9 yds.
DeMarcco Hellams – 3 ST tackles.
Tua Tagovailoa – active; DNP.
Christian Harris – inactive.
Cleveland Browns 13, Baltimore Ravens 10.
Jerry Jeudy – 4 catches, 69 yds.
Justin Jefferson – active; no stats.
Isaiah Bond – active; no stats.
Parker Brailsford – inactive.
Derrick Henry – 17 rushes, 58 yds; 1 catch, 2 yds; 1 lost fumble.
Josh Cuevas – 4 catches, 44 yds, 1 TD.
Marlon Humphrey – 2 tackles, 2 PD.
Tennessee Titans 26, Indianapolis Colts 20.
Calvin Ridley – 0 catches (2 targets).
JC Latham – active; no stats.
Tim Smith – active; no stats.
New England Patriots 26, New York Jets 19.
Christian Barmore – 1 tackle, 1 TFL, 1 sack (10 yds), 2 QBH.
Cameron Latu – 1 ST tackle.
Minkah Fitzpatrick – 5 tackles, 1 fumble recovery.
Malachi Moore – 2 ST tackles.
New Orleans Saints 34, New York Giants 27.
Kool-Ail McKinstry – 1 tackle.
Anfernee Jennings – inactive (knee).
Najee Harris – 4 rushes, 2 yds.
Carolina Panthers 25, Philadelphia Eagles 14.
Bryce Young – 20-39, 281 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT, 2 sacks (8 yds), 91.9 QBR; 3 rushes, 6 yds.
John Metchie – 2 catches, 24 yds.
DeVonta Smith – 7 catches, 75 yds, 1 TD.
Byron Young – 5 tackles.
Jihaad Campbell – 5 tackles.
Tyler Steen – active; no stats.
Pittsburgh Steelers 26, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19 (F/OT).
Germie Bernard – 11 catches, 87 yds, 1 TD.
A’Shawn Robinson – 3 tackles, 1 PD, 1 INT.
Arizona Cardinals 18, Los Angeles Rams 16.
Mack Wilson – 9 tackles.
Jedrick Wills – active; no stats.
Ty Simpson – inactive (emergency QB).
Kansas City Chiefs 22, Los Angeles Chargers 6.
Justin Eboigbe – 1 tackle.
Dalvin Tomlinson – active; no stats.
JK Scott – 5 punts, 237 yds, 47.4 avg, 60 long, 1 TB, 1 in 20; 9 return yds.
Buffalo Bills 33, Las Vegas Raiders 30.
Malik Benson – active; no stats.
Green Bay Packers 23, Dallas Cowboys 13.
Xavier McKinney – 3 tackles, 1 QBH.
Quinnen Williams – 3 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack (3 yds), 1 QBH, 1 PD.
L.T. Overton – active; no stats
Tyler Booker – active; no stats
Caleb Downs – 12 tackles, 1 QBH.
BASEBALL
Toros del Este 6, Estrellas Orientales 4.
Spencer Turnbull (ND) – 3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 0 K; 34 pitches (19 strikes).
TENNIS
ITF Wrexham 100K
Singles Qualifying Rd 1:
Petra Sedlackova defeated Annabel Wong 2-6, 6-2, 6-3.
ITF Bol 15K
Singles Qualifying Rd 1:
Matic Dimic defeated Andy Allen 6-4, 6-2.
