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Daily Sports Bulletin · Thursday, October 8, 2026
· 55 seconds
Previously published Sportsin60 daily bulletin. This is an archived broadcast.
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The Yankees are going home, two National League teams advance, and Ovechkin begins his farewell tour.
Hi, Brooke Jameson for Sports in 60 on October 8, 2026.
In baseball, the Rays eliminated the Yankees with a 4-3 victory, completing a three-game sweep. A controversial fan interference call overturned a potential game-tying home run by Anthony Volpe. The Dodgers punched their ticket to the National League Championship Series, beating Atlanta 4-1. Milwaukee also advanced, eliminating San Diego 3-1. Meanwhile, Cleveland kept its season alive, beating the White Sox 9-3.
In hockey, Alex Ovechkin played his final home opener as Washington defeated Pittsburgh 5-3. Tom Wilson led the Capitals with a goal and two assists. And in Edmonton, Connor McDavid recorded three points as the Oilers beat Anaheim 5-2.
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