The NBA teams most desperate to win, ranked from 1 to 30
Which teams must win immediately, with their current cores, and which could bide their time and win later instead? We ranked all 30.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:54:22 EST

Falcons say QB Penix on track to start vs. Bears if no setbacks
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will start Sunday against the Bears despite a rib injury, as long as there are no setbacks during the week.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:05:44 EST

Espada not returning as Astros manager after winning AL West
Joe Espada, who guided the Houston Astros to two American League West titles in his three seasons as manager, will not be returning to the team in 2027.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:05:44 EST

Mattingly stays on as Phillies manager, reaching 2-year deal
Don Mattingly, who guided the Phillies to the playoffs after taking over as interim manager just 28 games into the season, reached a two-year deal to return.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:05:44 EST

LIV Golf should know its future by end of month, attorney says
Robert Fitzgerald, an attorney representing LIV Golf in a bankruptcy hearing, said they'd know by Oct. 31 if they'd "wind down or whether 2.0 is going forward."
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:05:44 EST