College basketball is BACK, and it opened with a BANG! The State Farm Champions Classic — the most star-powered night of the early season — delivered two monster games Tuesday, and it was the underdogs who had the last laugh. Michigan State's Spartans traveled to face the mighty Duke Blue Devils and walked out with a stunning 79–73 victory, reminding everyone why the Spartans are always dangerous no matter the opponent.
In the nightcap, the Kansas Jayhawks made a serious statement by dismantling Kentucky 89–69. That's a full 20-point margin against one of the most storied programs in college hoops history! Kansas looked fast, sharp, and totally in control from start to finish. Kentucky fans won't be happy, but Jayhawk Nation is celebrating a huge early-season statement win. The Champions Classic always delivers the drama, and this year was no different.
It's worth remembering: the Champions Classic brings together Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan State, and Duke — four blue-blood programs loaded with history and talent. When Michigan State beats Duke AND Kansas blows out Kentucky on the same night, you know the college basketball season is officially here. Jacob, mark these four teams on your bracket radar — it's going to be a wild year!
Six NBA games were on the schedule Tuesday, and there were some eye-popping final scores! The biggest blowout came from Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks embarrassed the struggling Milwaukee Bucks 117–85. That's a 32-point beatdown — yikes for Milwaukee! The Bucks are now a painful 1–10 on the season. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics continued their hot start by rolling past the Philadelphia 76ers 123–101, pushing Boston to 9–2. Out west, the Portland Trail Blazers shocked the Oklahoma City Thunder 123–103 in a big upset — Portland is quietly for real at 7–3!
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks | 85 | Knicks | 117 | Final |
| Celtics | 123 | 76ers | 101 | Final |
| Clippers | 110 | Suns | 133 | Final |
| Heat | 115 | Jazz | 109 | Final |
| Magic | 107 | Kings | 100 | Final |
| Thunder | 103 | Trail Blazers | 123 | Final |
Eight college basketball games went final Tuesday and it was a LOADED slate! Beyond the Champions Classic heroics from Michigan State and Kansas, Vanderbilt dropped a 105-point performance to blast Memphis 105–81 — 105 points is HUGE! Florida beat in-state rival Florida State 81–72 in a Sunshine State showdown. Arizona cruised past Northern Arizona 90–59, Virginia demolished Bucknell 95–61, Texas Tech edged Illinois 84–78 in a tight one, and BYU handled Queens 98–82. The college hoops season is officially heating up!
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan St | 79 | Duke | 73 | Champions Classic |
| Kansas | 89 | Kentucky | 69 | Champions Classic |
| Florida | 81 | Florida St | 72 | Final |
| Illinois | 78 | Texas Tech | 84 | Final |
| Bucknell | 61 | Virginia | 95 | Final |
| N Arizona | 59 | Arizona | 90 | Final |
| Memphis | 81 | Vanderbilt | 105 | Final |
| Queens | 82 | BYU | 98 | Final |
No games on a Tuesday — that's normal! The NFL plays its games on Sundays (mostly), Mondays, and Thursdays. Next up: the Week 10 schedule kicks off on Thursday, November 12! Check out the standings below — the Bills (7-1) and 49ers (7-1) are looking SCARY good!
Baseball is in the offseason! The 2026 World Series is done and teams are now busy signing free agents and making trades to get ready for 2027 Spring Training. Keep an eye on the hot stove — big deals could drop any day! Baseball returns in spring 2027. 🌱
No international soccer action to report yesterday. FIFA World Cup qualifying and club leagues continue their schedules throughout the fall — stay tuned for the next big match to light up the globe! ⚽🌍
Atlantic Division
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Celtics | 9-2 |
| 76ers | 9-3 |
| Knicks | 6-4 |
| Raptors | 5-5 |
| Nets | 2-8 |
Central Division
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Pistons | 7-3 |
| Cavaliers | 5-6 |
| Pacers | 3-8 |
| Bulls | 1-8 |
| Bucks | 1-10 |
Southeast Division
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Hawks | 7-5 |
| Heat | 5-6 |
| Hornets | 4-7 |
| Wizards | 4-7 |
| Magic | 3-7 |
Northwest Division
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Thunder | 8-3 |
| Timberwolves | 8-3 |
| Trail Blazers | 7-3 |
| Nuggets | 5-4 |
| Jazz | 1-10 |
Pacific Division
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Lakers | 10-2 |
| Warriors | 8-3 |
| Suns | 4-6 |
| Clippers | 2-8 |
| Kings | 1-10 |
Southwest Division
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Spurs | 9-2 |
| Rockets | 8-3 |
| Grizzlies | 7-3 |
| Mavericks | 7-4 |
| Pelicans | 4-7 |
AFC East
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Bills | 7-1 |
| Patriots | 5-4 |
| Jets | 2-7 |
| Dolphins | 1-7 |
AFC North
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Steelers | 6-2 |
| Bengals | 6-2 |
| Browns | 5-4 |
| Ravens | 4-5 |
AFC South
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Jaguars | 6-2 |
| Texans | 3-5 |
| Colts | 2-7 |
| Titans | 1-7 |
AFC West
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Broncos | 7-2 |
| Chiefs | 6-2 |
| Raiders | 4-5 |
| Chargers | 0-8 |
NFC East
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Giants | 5-2-1 |
| Cowboys | 4-5 |
| Commanders | 2-5-1 |
| Eagles | 2-7 |
NFC North
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Bears | 7-2 |
| Lions | 6-2 |
| Vikings | 6-2 |
| Packers | 6-3 |
NFC South
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Panthers | 3-5 |
| Saints | 3-5 |
| Buccaneers | 3-6 |
| Falcons | 3-6 |
NFC West
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| 49ers | 7-1 |
| Seahawks | 5-4 |
| Rams | 5-4 |
| Cardinals | 3-6 |
Season is over — these are the final 2026 records!
AL East
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Rays | 98-64 |
| Yankees | 93-68 |
| Red Sox | 87-75 |
| Orioles | 79-82 |
| Blue Jays | 79-83 |
AL Central
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Guardians | 85-77 |
| White Sox | 84-78 |
| Twins | 77-85 |
| Tigers | 76-86 |
| Royals | 69-93 |
AL West
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Astros | 81-81 |
| Rangers | 80-82 |
| Mariners | 76-86 |
| Athletics | 64-98 |
| Angels | 62-100 |
NL East
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Braves | 94-68 |
| Phillies | 88-74 |
| Marlins | 80-82 |
| Nationals | 77-85 |
| Mets | 74-88 |
NL Central
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Brewers | 103-59 |
| Cubs | 89-73 |
| Pirates | 82-80 |
| Cardinals | 77-85 |
| Reds | 75-87 |
NL West
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Dodgers | 100-62 |
| Padres | 91-71 |
| D-backs | 86-76 |
| Giants | 65-97 |
| Rockies | 58-104 |
Think you know your stuff, Jacob? Test yourself!