(The Storm covers what’s storming in sports today.)
Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua left practice early yesterday with a calf injury. His status for Sunday versus the Las Vegas Raiders is pending.
Note: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that, after testing, Nacua’s injury is “more minor than anything else.”
The Philadelphia 76ers rally from a 29-point deficit at home to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-106. Philly was led by Tyrese Maxey’s 29 points, Joe Embid 24, and LeBron James’ 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Clippers face the Lakers at Crypto tonight. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. and, if you don’t suffer from high anxiety, 110 bucks will get you a seat in section 303.
World Series Game 1 tonight: Rays at Brewers—Tampa Bay and Milwaukee open the Fall Classic at 8 p.m. ET in Milwaukee on FOX. This is the first time both clubs are seeking their first championship since the Philadelphia Phillies & Kansas City Royals met in 1980.
Cairo Santos hit a career-long 58-yard field goal late (after clacking a 53-yarder earlier) to secure the Chicago Bears’ 30-24 victory over the New England Patriots.
Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis—The former St. Louis Rams RB and current Southern University head coach said on a podcast that he was diagnosed about 18 months ago after noticing hand rigidity while golfing. Caught early, Faulk is managing it with medication and continues coaching with a relatively normal daily life.
On this date in 1993: The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-6 in Game 6 of the World Series on Joe Carter’s iconic walk-off home run (off Mitch “Wild Thing” Williams), clinching back-to-back titles (series 4-2) for the Jays. Toronto’s Paul Molitor, longtime Milwaukee Brewer, was MVP.
Former NFL QB, CFL hall of famer, and Heisman Trophy winner, Doug Flutie (Boston College) turns 64 today.
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson charged with marijuana possession—Richardson faces a misdemeanor charge after an Oct. 12 traffic stop in Carmel, Indiana. Court documents say he admitted smoking in his car to avoid doing so around his children; police found a small amount of marijuana and THC gummies. A bench trial is set for January. The Colts said they are gathering information.
“It means a lot–to be back out here.” — Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, who was emotional after returning from a torn Achilles that kept him out all of last season.
