October is already fun, plus poll results

Good morning! This week has been filled with exciting sports events, and October is already proving to be a fantastic month. The WNBA, MLB, NFL, and other sports leagues have delivered thrilling results. Read on for a roundup of the week's highlights.

WNBA: Dallas Wings defeated Minnesota Valkyries 108-100 in overtime, with Arike Ogunbowale leading the way with a playoff-record 45 points. The Wings will face the Golden State Mystics in a winner-take-all game on Friday. In other WNBA news, the Atlanta Dream advanced to the semifinals for the first time since 2018 with a 93-75 victory over the Washington Mystics.

MLB: The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves battled to a 4-3 tie in 10 innings. The Philadelphia Phillies also edged the Atlanta Braves in a one-game playoff series, sending the series to a possible decisive Game 5. The Chicago White Sox won their first playoff series since 2005 with a 7-3 victory over the Houston Astros. Finally, the New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-2, providing a potential championship preview in the ALDS.

NFL: The Philadelphia Eagles traded for Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in a late-night deal. The trade sends two picks to Pittsburgh. In other NFL news, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels returned to practice, while Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson practiced with limited participation. Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is expected to play this weekend.

Other sports updates include former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola supporting his old club amid controversy, giving the team a chance to "get through" the scandal. Daniel Taylor criticized City as "Sham FC" and advocated for immediate relegation. Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal's national team due to his absence from the Norway match. Daniel Taylor also noted that the London Marathon organizers finalized a two-day schedule for the event.