October 10, 2026 is one of the busiest sports days of the year. The MLB Division Series are complete, and the Championship Series brackets are set. College Football Week 6 features a massive showdown tonight with Alabama hosting Georgia. The NFL enters Week 6 on Sunday. Alexander Ovechkin has announced his retirement. And the Atlanta Dream have swept their way into the WNBA Finals.
MLB: Division Series Complete, LCS Brackets Set
The 2026 MLB Division Series concluded on October 7, and the results were stunning. Three of the four series ended in sweeps, and the one series that went four games saw the defending NL champion Dodgers eliminate the Braves.
| Series | Result | Key Storyline |
|---|---|---|
| Rays vs Yankees | Rays sweep 3-0 | Tampa Bay pitching silenced New York across all three games |
| White Sox vs Guardians | White Sox sweep 3-0 | Chicago improbable October run continues from wild card to ALCS |
| Brewers vs Padres | Brewers sweep 3-0 | Milwaukee advances to first NLCS since 2018 |
| Dodgers vs Braves | Dodgers win 3-1 | LA eliminated Atlanta in Game 4 at Truist Park |
### Updated Playoff Bracket
| --- | --- | --- |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Card | White Sox def. Astros | Brewers def. Padres WC, Dodgers def. Braves WC |
| Division Series | Rays def. Yankees 3-0, White Sox def. Guardians 3-0 | Brewers def. Padres 3-0, Dodgers def. Braves 3-1 |
| Championship Series | Rays vs White Sox (starts Oct 12, TBS) | Brewers vs Dodgers (starts Oct 11, FOX/FS1) |
| World Series | Starts Oct 23 (FOX) | — |
### ALCS Preview: Rays vs White Sox
| ALCS Factor | Rays | White Sox |
|---|---|---|
| Pitching | Elite bullpen, systemic depth | Momentum, starters delivering |
| Offense | Efficient, timely hits | Hot bats, late-inning rallies |
| Postseason record | 3-0 (swept Yankees) | 6-0 (swept Astros + Guardians) |
| Last ALCS | 2020 (lost to Astros) | 2021 (lost to Astros) |
The ALCS is a matchup of the two hottest teams in baseball. The Rays have the pitching, the White Sox have the momentum. This is what makes October baseball the most unpredictable sport in America. Nobody had Rays vs White Sox in their bracket.
### NLCS Preview: Brewers vs Dodgers
| NLCS Factor | Brewers | Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| Regular season wins | 103 (franchise record) | 96 |
| Postseason record | 3-0 (swept Padres) | 3-1 (beat Braves) |
| Pitching | Deep staff, Dustin May added | Yamamoto leading, bullpen deep |
| Offense | Clutch hitting, manufacturing runs | Lineup depth, power throughout |
| Last NLCS | 2018 (lost to Dodgers) | 2025 (won World Series) |
For the complete 2026 MLB postseason schedule, visit MLB.com. For live scores and updates, check ESPN MLB or CBS Sports MLB.
The biggest game of Week 6 is tonight: No. 2 Georgia at No. 6 Alabama, with the Crimson Tide listed as 1.5-point favorites at home. The game kicks off at 7:30 PM ET at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
| Game | Time (ET) | TV | Spread | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 2 Georgia at No. 6 Alabama | 7:30 PM | ABC/ESPN | Alabama -1.5 | SEC showdown of the year |
| Texas vs Oklahoma | 3:30 PM | FOX | Texas -8.5 | Red River Rivalry |
| Oregon vs UCLA | TBD | TBD | Oregon -11.5 | Pac-12 showdown |
| No. 19 USC at Penn State | 7:30 PM | TBD | Penn State -1.5 | Big Ten bubble game |
| Indiana at Nebraska | TBD | TBD | TBD | Undefeated Hoosiers on the road |
| Minnesota at Purdue | 8:00 PM | TBD | Purdue +2.5 | Minnesota coming off Michigan upset |
| Kansas at No. 12 Utah | 10:15 PM | TBD | Utah -15.5 | Late-night Big 12 matchup |
### Georgia vs Alabama: The Game of the Season
| Factor | Georgia | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 5-0 | 5-0 |
| AP Rank | No. 2 | No. 6 |
| Quarterback | Gunner Stockton | Elite dual-threat |
| Defense | Championship-level | Elite at home |
| Home-field | On the road | Bryant-Denny advantage |
Georgia at Alabama is the game that will define the SEC race and potentially the College Football Playoff bracket. The winner controls their destiny. The loser faces an uphill battle. This is why college football is the best sport in America.
For the full college football Week 6 schedule and odds, visit CBS Sports College Football. For live scores on Saturday, check ESPN College Football.
The NFL enters Week 6 on Sunday, October 12, with several marquee matchups:
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles vs Cowboys | 4:25 PM | FOX | NFC East showdown |
| Chiefs at Bills | 8:20 PM | NBC | AFC Championship preview |
| Ravens vs Packers | 1:00 PM | FOX | Interconference matchup |
| Browns vs Jets | 1:00 PM | CBS | Watson improvement continues |
For the latest NFL Power Rankings, the Cowboys and Patriots are rising, while the Vikings have fallen out of the top 10. For the full NFL Week 6 schedule, visit NFL.com.
### Ovechkin Announces Retirement
Alexander Ovechkin is the greatest goal scorer in hockey history. He broke the record that was supposed to be unbreakable. His retirement will mark the end of an era that defined the NHL for two decades.
### Recent NHL Results
| --- | --- | --- |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Knights vs Maple Leafs (Oct 8) | VGK 4, TOR 3 | Darren Radish scored his first goal with the Leafs |
| Red Wings vs Kraken (Oct 9) | SEA win | Red Wings fell short on the road |
| Rangers | Shesterkin injured | Igor Shesterkin injury rocks the Rangers early in the season |
| Blue Jackets | Cam Talbot sets NHL record | Talbot winning milestone |
| Panthers vs Kings (Oct 7) | FLA 2, LA 1 | Tkachuk game-winner |
For the latest NHL standings and highlights, visit NHL.com or Sportsnet.
The NBA preseason continued on October 9 with the Lakers defeating the Kings 114-110. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 23 points, while Sandro Mamukelashvili chipped in 19 points off the bench.
| --- | --- | --- |
|---|---|---|
| Lakers vs Kings (Oct 9) | LAL 114, SAC 110 | Luka Doncic 23 points |
For more NBA preseason coverage, including the LaMelo Ball trade and the Knicks championship defense, check our earlier report. For the latest NBA news, visit NBA.com.
The Atlanta Dream became the first team to clinch their spot in the 2026 WNBA Finals with a sweep of the New York Liberty. The Dream will take a 10-game winning streak into the Finals, where Angel Reese will take the WNBA biggest stage for the first time.
| --- | --- | --- |
|---|---|---|
| Dream vs Liberty | Atlanta sweeps 3-0 | Jordin Canada 19 pts, 11 ast in clincher |
Jonquel Jones carried the Liberty with 26 points and 14 rebounds, and Breanna Stewart tried to keep New York alive, but miscues and missed shots doomed the Liberty, who were swept in the playoffs for the first time since 2012.
What to Watch This Weekend
| Date | Event | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | Georgia at Alabama | 7:30 PM | ABC/ESPN |
| Oct 10 | Texas vs Oklahoma | 3:30 PM | FOX |
| Oct 11 | NLCS Game 1: Brewers vs Dodgers | TBD | FOX/FS1 |
| Oct 12 | ALCS Game 1: Rays vs White Sox | TBD | TBS |
| Oct 12 | NFL Week 6: Eagles vs Cowboys | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| Oct 12 | NFL Week 6: Chiefs at Bills | 8:20 PM | NBC |
This is the best sports weekend of the year. College football delivers Georgia-Alabama and Texas-Oklahoma on Saturday. The MLB LCS begins this weekend. The NFL has Eagles-Cowboys and Chiefs-Bills on Sunday. And the WNBA Finals are on the horizon. If you are a sports fan, October is your month.
For comprehensive sports coverage across all leagues, bookmark ESPN, CBS Sports, and FOX Sports. For our latest NFL Week 5 results and College Football Week 6 preview, check those reports for full context.
