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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.
DeVonta Smith and DeVonta “Tae” Smith were on the same field for the first time today. Here’s how the latter Smith dealt with following his more famous namesake at Alabama.
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
Links to press appearances from today:
Scenes and Highlights
Former @AlabamaFTBL teammates @devontasmith and @_bryce_young ❤️ CARvsPHI – 1PM ET on CBS/Paramount+ Stream on @NFLPlus https://t.co/MfboVmSmjT
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2026
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.
- Matt Foster – placed on the Inactive List by Naranjeros de Hermosillo.
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.
