The 2026 World Series is officially underway, and it started with a thriller! The Milwaukee Brewers — the best team in the National League with a jaw-dropping 103–59 regular season record — squeaked out a 3–2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 on Friday night. The Brewers are playing on their home turf, and the crowd was absolutely rocking from the first pitch.
Jose Aranda was the offensive hero for the Rays, going 3-for-3 with a run scored and a walk — he kept Tampa Bay right in it all night long. But Milwaukee's pitching and clutch hitting came through when it mattered most. The Brewers plated three runs and held on tight as the Rays threatened in the late innings. This series is going to be epic — the Rays had the best record in the American League at 98–64, so both of these teams are absolutely loaded.
The Brewers now lead the series 1–0 heading into Game 2. If you're a baseball fan, Jacob, this is the one to watch! The Rays are dangerous, Aranda is on fire, and Milwaukee won't give an inch on their home field. Every single game in this series could go down to the wire.
Wow, what a Friday for basketball! Twelve NBA games tipped off and almost every single one was exciting. The Chicago Bulls stunned the Milwaukee Bucks 132–125 in Milwaukee — not a great start for Bucks fans. Down in Atlanta, the Hawks absolutely demolished the Charlotte Hornets 128–81 — that's a 47-point blowout! The Detroit Pistons are looking like a surprise early-season force, beating the Miami Heat 128–111. Out West, the Lakers topped the rival Clippers 125–117 in the Battle of LA, and the Portland Trail Blazers kept rolling, upsetting the Sacramento Kings 128–120. The Utah Jazz survived a heart-stopper, edging the New Orleans Pelicans 120–119 — just one point! The Memphis Grizzlies also pulled off a road win in Golden State, 111–108. The NBA season is barely started and it's already wild!
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls ✓ | 132 | Bucks | 125 | Final |
| Knicks | 103 | Celtics ✓ | 107 | Final |
| Hawks ✓ | 128 | Hornets | 81 | Final |
| Mavericks ✓ | 121 | Pacers | 105 | Final |
| Timberwolves ✓ | 115 | Magic | 93 | Final |
| Raptors ✓ | 112 | Wizards | 102 | Final |
| Pistons ✓ | 128 | Heat | 111 | Final |
| Rockets ✓ | 114 | Spurs | 110 | Final |
| Pelicans | 119 | Jazz ✓ | 120 | Final |
| Grizzlies ✓ | 111 | Warriors | 108 | Final |
| Clippers | 117 | Lakers ✓ | 125 | Final |
| Trail Blazers ✓ | 128 | Kings | 120 | Final |
The regular season is done and we're in the Fall Classic! Game 1 is in the books — see the lead story above for all the details. Jose Aranda's 3-for-3 night for Tampa Bay wasn't enough as Milwaukee held on for a 3–2 win. The series now shifts to Game 2, still in Milwaukee. The Brewers (103–59) vs. the Rays (98–64) is a dream matchup of two powerhouse teams — stay tuned!
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 2 | Brewers ✓ | 3 | World Series Gm. 1 |
📌 Star of the game: J. Aranda (TB): 3-for-3, R, BB
There was soccer action across Europe on Friday! In England's Premier League, Nottingham Forest traveled to Ipswich Town and the two sides battled to a 1–1 draw — one point each, no winner! In Spain's LaLiga, Málaga and Alavés also couldn't be separated, finishing 1–1. Italy's Serie A gave us the best result of the bunch: Torino beat Monza 3–2 in a five-goal thriller at home. And in Germany's Bundesliga, Borussia Mönchengladbach pulled off a strong road win at Stuttgart, 3–2. Gladbach fans are pumped! No World Cup action right now, but Jacob, keep watching your European leagues — they're delivering great games almost every week!
| League | Away | Score | Home | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Nottm Forest | 1 | Ipswich | 1 |
| LaLiga | Málaga | 1 | Alavés | 1 |
| Serie A | Monza | 2 | Torino ✓ | 3 |
| Bundesliga | Gladbach ✓ | 3 | Stuttgart | 2 |
No NFL games on Friday — that's normal! The NFL plays mostly on Sundays (plus Monday Night and Thursday Night Football). Check out the standings in the sidebar. The Kansas City Chiefs are undefeated at 5–0 and the Minnesota Vikings are rocking at 5–0 in the NFC too! Big Sunday games are coming up tomorrow.
College hoops season hasn't tipped off yet! Teams are in late preseason practice right now. The NCAA college basketball season typically starts in early November, so we're just weeks away from March Madness prep beginning. Get ready, Jacob — it's almost time!
Early season — sorted by record. Bold = best in division.
Atlantic
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| 76ers | 2-0 |
| Raptors | 2-0 |
| Celtics | 1-1 |
| Nets | 0-1 |
| Knicks | 0-2 |
Central
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Pistons | 2-0 |
| Bulls | 1-1 |
| Pacers | 1-1 |
| Cavaliers | 0-1 |
| Bucks | 0-2 |
Southeast
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Hawks | 2-0 |
| Hornets | 1-1 |
| Wizards | 1-1 |
| Heat | 0-2 |
| Magic | 0-2 |
Northwest
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 2-0 |
| Trail Blazers | 2-0 |
| Thunder | 2-0 |
| Jazz | 1-1 |
| Nuggets | 0-1 |
Pacific
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Lakers | 2-0 |
| Clippers | 1-1 |
| Suns | 0-1 |
| Warriors | 0-2 |
| Kings | 0-2 |
Southwest
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Grizzlies | 2-0 |
| Rockets | 2-0 |
| Mavericks | 1-1 |
| Pelicans | 0-2 |
| Spurs | 0-2 |
No games Friday. Sunday is coming!
AFC East
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Bills | 5-1 |
| Patriots | 4-3 |
| Jets | 2-4 |
| Dolphins | 0-5 |
AFC North
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Browns | 4-2 |
| Steelers | 4-2 |
| Ravens | 4-2 |
| Bengals | 3-2 |
AFC South
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Jaguars | 4-2 |
| Colts | 2-4 |
| Texans | 2-4 |
| Titans | 1-5 |
AFC West
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Chiefs ⭐ | 5-0 |
| Broncos | 4-2 |
| Raiders | 3-3 |
| Chargers | 0-6 |
NFC East
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Giants | 3-2-1 |
| Eagles | 2-4 |
| Cowboys | 2-4 |
| Commanders | 1-4-1 |
NFC North
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Vikings ⭐ | 5-0 |
| Bears | 5-2 |
| Packers | 4-2 |
| Lions | 3-2 |
NFC South
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Panthers | 3-2 |
| Falcons | 2-4 |
| Saints | 2-4 |
| Buccaneers | 1-5 |
NFC West
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| 49ers ⭐ | 6-0 |
| Seahawks | 3-3 |
| Cardinals | 2-4 |
| Rams | 2-4 |
Brewers lead 1–0
First team to win 4 games takes the trophy! 🏆