Austin Wells' baserunning blunder cost the Yankees in Game 1, while the Brewers got a weird bounce off the roof to escape against the Padres. History says Game 1 winners advance 73% of the time, so these early moments carry weight.
sportsSunday, October 4, 2026
MLB playoffs heat up as college football delivers upsets
October baseball is in full swing with the Division Series opening day producing dramatic moments, while college football saw a major trophy change hands and a key injury shake up the race. Today's mix of postseason tension and conference showdowns gives us plenty to talk about.
Playoff baseball drama
The MLB postseason kicked off its Division Series round with close games, weather challenges, and a few odd bounces.
The Brewers' Game 1 win over the Padres came thanks to a ball hitting the American Family Field roof and dropping for an out. It's the kind of quirky play that defines October baseball.
The Dodgers beat the Braves in 100-degree heat at Dodger Stadium, the second-hottest postseason game there in nine years. Tarik Skubal pitched through it, and Braves manager Walt Weiss credited his team's familiarity with the conditions.
College football shakeups
On the gridiron, the day featured a major rivalry upset, a devastating injury for a contender, and a few blowouts.
Minnesota beat Michigan for the first time in 11 years, reclaiming the Little Brown Jug. It's the kind of win that changes a program's trajectory, and the Gophers are celebrating accordingly.
Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel tore his ACL in a win over Virginia Tech, ending his season. He's a sophomore and was a key piece for the Panthers, so this alters their playoff hopes.
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BYU football loses 2 stars to injury against TCUwww.sltrib.com
Dwayne McDougle’s pick-6 turns game Nebraska’s way in a 48-23 victory over Marylandwww.1011now.com
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Sullivan shows he's going to be a star as U.S. thrash Mexicowww.espn.com
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Japanese call of Munetaka Murakami's home runwww.mlb.com
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NWSL: DeMelo returns, Debinha hits hat trick, USWNT’s Wilson sees redwww.thegamenashville.com
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