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Why UCLA coach Bob Chesney isn’t resting on his laurels at 8-0

Coach Bob Chesney is loving life in Los Angeles and the UCLA Bruins are 8-0 on the season, cruising toward a potential College Football Playoff spot after a 27-0 win over the Nevada Wolfpack in the Rose Bowl. The Bruins opened Week 9 up five places in the College Football Power Rankings , and lived up to the hype in their relatively easy win. After […] The post Why UCLA coach Bob Chesney isn’t resting on his laurels at 8-0 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
LA Galaxy Sweep Aside Austin 4-1 at Home

Los Angeles, Calif. -- As far as Fan Appreciation Nights go, it couldn’t have gone better for the LA Galaxy.Marco Reus led the way with a trio of assists, Hirving “Chucky” Lozano tallied a header in his return to the starting 11, and Sergi Roberto scored his first Galaxy goal in a 4-1 home demolition of visiting Austin FC on October 31, 2026. The controlled, if somewhat wasteful win was vital, as nothing short of three points would have put the Galaxy’s playoff destiny out of their own hands.

Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
Indiana wins after trading field goals with Minnesota to force overtime

Indiana football will go into the new week with another ugly win that questions its credibility as a national title contender, but most importantly, the defending champions are still in prime Playoff position. Although the Hoosiers may never fix their offensive issues enough to make another deep run, three consecutive seasons with a double-digit […] The post Indiana wins after trading field goals with Minnesota to force overtime appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
​⚽​ Tuzos thrash toothless Tigres

The regular season of the Mexican league is nearing its end, and teams are fighting to sneak into the playoff spots. That is the case for Pachuca, who still have hopes of finishing among the tournamen...

Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
Oregon’s offense might be back after Dylan Raiola, Dakorien Moore torch Northwestern

Oregon failed to capitalize on its 426 yards of total offense in a 21-10 loss versus Illinois, which essentially ended the program’s College Football Playoff chase, and then it was announced that starting quarterback Dante Moore would miss the remainder of the campaign . The Ducks did not wallow in self-pity, however. They cleaned up their […] The post Oregon’s offense might be back after Dylan Raiola, Dakorien Moore torch Northwestern appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
Carson Kvapil delivers clutch performance at Martinsville to keep championship hopes alive

By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Carson Kvapil book-ended Saturday’s Halloween evening at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway, leading early and leading late to claim his third NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory of the season – and of his career – in the National Debt Relief 250. Race Results: National Debt Relief 250 […] The post Carson Kvapil delivers clutch performance at Martinsville to keep championship hopes alive appeared first on TobyChristie.com.

Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
HS FOOTBALL: Kiesendahl carries Buckhorns to win and home playoff game

BLAKELY – Edward Kiesendahl would not be denied an opportunity to host a playoff game. Bouncing off tacklers and running with relentless desire, the senior leader for No. 7 Wallenpaupack powered to 231 yards on 31 carries and three touchdowns. He also secured a 27-13 win over No. 6 Valley View with an interception late in the fourth quarter on Friday night in a Lackawanna Football Conference ...

Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
Carson Kvapil Wins Wild Martinsville Race to Keep Championship Hopes Alive

Carson Kvapil delivered a huge performance Saturday night at Martinsville Speedway, capturing the victory in the National Debt Relief 250 and keeping himself firmly in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship conversation. The JR Motorsports driver held off teammate Justin Allgaier in the closing laps to secure his third victory of the 2026 season.…

Yahoo Sports · 9h ago
Coach With Two Playoff Wins Over Lamar Jackson Shares Bills Concern Ahead of Ravens Clash

The Buffalo Bills face another matchup against a quarterback who has frequently tested opposing defenses. Defensive issues through the first half of the season have increased attention on the upcoming contest. Meanwhile, a key return to the opposing lineup has drawn attention, with former head coach Sean McDermott discussing the challenge of facing Lamar Jackson. […] The post Coach With Two Playoff Wins Over Lamar Jackson Shares Bills Concern Ahead of Ravens Clash appeared first on Gridiron Hero

Yahoo Sports · 10h ago
Grading Arizona football’s performance in loss at Texas Tech

Texas Tech kept its Big 12 title hopes alive with a 34-26 win over Arizona (6-2, 3-2 Big 12). Lubbock proved to be a horror house for the Wildcats’ conference title and College Football Playoff hopes. Here are the grades for the offense, defense, special teams, and coaching from the loss to the Red Raiders: […]

Yahoo Sports · 10h ago
Allan Saint-Maximin scores the first of Orlando's 3 second-half goals as the Crown beat Orlando 4-0

(AP) — Allan Saint-Maximin scored the first of Orlando's three second-half goals, Kristijan Kahlina made seven saves for his seventh clean sheet of the season, and the Crown beat Orlando 4-0 on Saturday.Charlotte (15-10-8), which clinch a playoff spot on Wednesday with a 4-0 victory over Montreal, improved its record at Bank of America Stadium to 10-3-4 this season for 34 points.

Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
Notre Dame football writer shares intriguing Leonard Moore take after not starting vs. Navy

The Notre Dame football team hopes to win enough games this season to return to the College Football Playoff. Notre Dame is in action on Saturday against Navy. A Fighting Irish beat writer is making an interesting admission ahead of the game. “Notable for Notre Dame … Leonard Moore doesn’t get the start. You wonder if he’ll be a healthy scratch to […] The post Notre Dame football writer shares intriguing Leonard Moore take after not starting vs. Navy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
Pelicans Roster Depth: 10-Man Rotation May Be An Illusion

It's the unsung heroes that make championship teams. The deeper the bench, the better the chances a team has to make a deep playoff run. Having depth on a team helps spread the minutes among various players, lowering the chances of injury for the whole team. But is the Pelicans' depth up to the task …

Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
Curt Cignetti reveals Josh Hoover’s key differences from Fernando Mendoza amid strong Indiana season

The Indiana football team hopes to keep the wins coming on Saturday, with a game against Minnesota. Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti is revealing more about his quarterback, Josh Hoover. Hoover is getting compared to Indiana’s last quarterback, Fernando Mendoza. Cignetti is explaining what he sees as the difference between the two quarterbacks. “I […] The post Curt Cignetti reveals Josh Hoover’s key differences from Fernando Mendoza amid strong Indiana season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 16h ago