{"id":884426,"date":"2026-10-16T14:32:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T14:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/884426\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T14:32:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T14:32:09","slug":"brewers-end-dodgers-dynasty-advance-to-world-series-broncos-top-seahawks-in-ot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/884426\/","title":{"rendered":"Brewers end Dodgers dynasty, advance to World Series; Broncos top Seahawks in OT"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\u26be Five things to know Friday The Brewers are World Series-bound. Thursday delivered a postseason baseball doubleheader with the Guardians taking a 2-1 series lead in the ALCS<\/a> and the Brewers punching their ticket to the Fall Classic with a 6-4 victory over the Dodgers<\/a>. Milwaukee completed a rite of passage of sorts in sweeping the two-time defending world champions and is now four wins out from the first Commissioner’s Trophy in franchise history. Jake Bauers went 4-for-14 in the series and won the NLCS MVP award<\/a>. On the other side, there is a lot of blame to throw around<\/a> for an inexplicable no-show on the Dodgers’ part. This might just be the beginning of the end of their dynasty<\/a>, especially if Tarik Skubal leaves in free agency<\/a>.The Broncos stymied the Seahawks in an overtime battle. Denver’s defense was overwhelming in the 17-14 victory on “Thursday Night Football.”<\/a> Sam Darnold will have nightmares after the unit sacked him five times and intercepted him on two of the Seahawks’ final three drives. The Broncos finally got a run game going, but Bo Nix remains a drag on the offense, so it is a good thing the group on the other side of the ball continues to step up. Despite their prolonged scoring struggles, the AFC West contenders are 4-2 with a win over the reigning Super Bowl champions.College Football Playoff expansion is imminent. The CFP is close to a deal that will bring the largest format change in its history. Our Matt Zenitz confirmed that the postseason will expand<\/a> to 24 teams for the 2027 season, pending approval. This change will also likely eliminate conference championship games, which was a sticking point in negotiations between, primarily, the Big Ten and SEC. So what will this bracket look like? If last year’s CFP featured 24 teams<\/a>, North Texas would have been the last squad in the field while the top eight seeds — No. 1 Ohio State through No. 8 Oklahoma — would have received first-round byes. Candidly, I loathe the idea of expansion. As usual with changes in this sport, this is more about big business than doing right by the fans<\/a>.Jalen Hurts will miss Week 6 with a blood clot. The Eagles quarterback was initially believed to have suffered a calf injury in Week 4, and an ultrasound revealed a superficial blood clot which has since moved, leading the team to rule Hurts out for at least Sunday’s game against the Panthers<\/a>. What is a superficial blood clot, you ask? In brief, it is medically known as superficial vein thrombosis and is generally less severe than deep vein thrombosis<\/a> — a condition that popped up multiple times recently in the NBA. Hurts’ absence thrusts Tanner McKee into the lineup for the biggest opportunity of his career<\/a> and makes the Eagles even larger underdogs<\/a> than they were to begin. From a big-picture perspective, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott used this as an opportunity to encourage athletes to be as open as possible<\/a> with medical personnel, and the Eagles still have a chance to compete at the top of the NFC East<\/a> even with an uncertain signal-caller situation.The WNBA Finals tip off tomorrow. And then there were two. There will be a first-time champion as the Dream and Valkyries sit four wins away from the first title in franchise history, which is a testament to their aggressive paths to the finals<\/a>. For Atlanta, it was the Angel Reese trade that sparked their postseason success. For the Valkyries, it took only two years from their inception to make it this far. Our picks are in, and our experts are split on which team holds the edge<\/a> in this series. \u2611\ufe0f Do not miss this: College football Week 7 picks
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If you enjoyed college football’s Week 6, then buckle up for Week 7. This slate is simply loaded with high-impact games<\/a> that will leave an indelible mark on the College Football Playoff race. Even some of the more under-the-radar matchups carry weight. For example, can Oklahoma pick up steam on the heels of its Red River Rivalry upset and take down another ranked team in No. 15 Kentucky? The Sooners would look like possible CFP bracket busters<\/a> if so. <\/p>\n

Speaking of the playoff, it’s hard to discount No. 6 Alabama too much following last week’s loss to No. 1 Georgia. The numbers tell us that the Crimson Tide actually boasts the best CFP resume in the nation<\/a> despite the defeat. It will get even better if the Tide bounces back with a win over rival No. 14 Tennessee on the Third Saturday in October. The Volunteers will trot out George MacIntyre<\/a> at quarterback again, and he has Alabama on upset alert<\/a> as an 8.5-point underdog — even if our experts are in near consensus<\/a> about the Crimson Tide covering the spread. <\/p>\n

While we’re giving out picks, let’s check in with Tom Fornelli for his Lock of the Week<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Fornelli: “No. 11 Utah\u00a0has made a habit of blowing the doors off teams out of the gate. In four games against FBS opponents, the Utes have outscored teams 100-23 in the first half. That’s an average lead of 19.25 points at halftime. That’s the fourth-best first-half margin in the country, behind only No. 2 Notre Dame, No. 4 Ohio State and No. 3 Miami. I expect the Utes to grab control of this one quickly. The Pick: Utah 1H -9.5 (-108) at DraftKings”<\/p>\n

And here are our picks for every other marquee matchup in Week 7: <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udea8 NFL Week 6 upset alert
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The Texans finally earned their first win of 2026 last week, and the parallels to 2025 are striking. It was a blowout win over the Titans last year that snapped a dreadful stretch to open the season and sparked a victory streak. What if Houston catches fire again this year? The Jaguars should be on notice in their second consecutive game in London, because the Texans might be fixed. Fire up the upset alert sirens<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Our Jordan Dajani likes the Texans to win outright<\/a> across the pond. <\/p>\n

Dajani: “DeMeco Ryans is calling defensive plays again, and C.J. Stroud is actually playing good football. He’s tied for the most 20-yard completions (21) in the NFL this season. Houston is also 14-2 SU and 11-4-1 ATS in its last 16 divisional games away from home. Prediction: Texans 21, Jaguars 18”<\/p>\n

“That’s not a real upset! They’re only three-point underdogs,” you might say. OK, then. How about the Titans? They’re seven-point underdogs to the Colts, yet our Tyler Sullivan says it would not surprise him<\/a> if they secure their first win of the season. <\/p>\n

Sullivan: “This is more about fading the Colts than it is buying stock in the Titans. This is a divisional matchup where I think the line is simply too big, and Tennessee could end up surprising some folks because Indy keeps them in it. I could see this Colts defense helping prop up what has been the worst offense in the NFL, as the Titans rank last in scoring (11.6) and total yards (246.4).” \ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\udc4e The best (and not-so-best) of the rest
\n Mike Meredith \/ CBS Sports Design
\n \ud83d\udcfa What we’re watching this weekend Friday <\/p>\n

\u26bd Sassuolo at Frosinone, 2:45 p.m. on CBS Sports Network\/Paramount+
\ud83c\udfc0 Celtics at 76ers, 7 p.m. on NBA TV
\ud83c\udfc8 Memphis at Tulane, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
\u26be Game 4: Rays at Guardians, 8 p.m. on TBS
\ud83c\udfc8 Washington at Purdue, 8 p.m. on Fox
\ud83c\udfc8 Appalachian State at Coastal Carolina, 8 p.m. on ESPN2
\ud83e\udd3c WWE SmackDown, 8 p.m. on USA Network
\u26bd Racing Louisville at Legacy, 8 p.m. on Prime Video
\ud83c\udfc0 Nuggets at Lakers, 10:30 p.m. on ESPN <\/p>\n

Saturday <\/p>\n

\u26bd Chelsea at Everton, 7:30 a.m. on USA Network
\u26bd Napoli at Venezia, 9 a.m. on Paramount+
\u26bd Ipswich Town at Manchester City, 10 a.m. on USA Network
\u26bd Paris Saint-Germain at Strasbourg, 11:15 a.m. on beIN Sports
\ud83c\udfc8 Florida at No. 7 Texas, noon on ABC
\ud83c\udfc8 No. 16 Mississippi State at No. 22 LSU, noon on ESPN
\ud83c\udfc8 No. 25 Northwestern at Michigan State, noon on NBC Sports Network
\ud83c\udfc8 No. 4 Ohio State at No. 5 Indiana, noon on Fox
\ud83c\udfc8 Virginia at No. 24 SMU, noon on The CW
\u26bd Gotham at Spirit, 12:30 p.m. on CBS\/Paramount+
\u26bd RB Leipzig at Bayern Munich, 12:30 p.m. on USA Network
\ud83c\udfd2 Devils at Capitals, 1 p.m. on NHL Network
\ud83e\udd4a WBO heavyweight title: Dubois vs. Wardley, 2 p.m. on DAZN
\u26bd Brest at Lille, 2:45 p.m. on beIN Sports
\ud83c\udfc8 No. 6 Alabama at No. 14 Tennessee, 3:30 p.m. on ABC
\ud83c\udfc8 Arizona State at No. 10 Texas Tech, 3:30 p.m. on Fox
\ud83c\udfc8 Auburn at No. 1 Georgia, 3:30 p.m. on ESPN
\ud83c\udfc8 No. 13 Missouri at No. 9 Ole Miss, 3:30 p.m. on SEC Network
\ud83c\udfc8 Penn State at Michigan, 3:30 p.m. on CBS\/Paramount+
\ud83c\udfc0 Game 1: Dream at Valkyries, 3:30 p.m. on NBC
\ud83e\udd3c UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott, 5 p.m. on Paramount+
\u26bd Current at Royals, 6:30 p.m. on Ion
\ud83c\udfc8 Florida State at No. 3 Miami, 7 p.m. on ESPN
\ud83c\udfd2 Sabres at Canadiens, 7 p.m. on NHL Network
\ud83c\udfc8 No. 15 Kentucky at Oklahoma, 7:30 p.m. on SEC Network
\ud83c\udfc8 No. 2 Notre Dame at No. 8 BYU, 7:30 p.m. on ABC
\ud83c\udfc8 No. 18 Oklahoma State at No. 20 Houston, 7:30 p.m. on Fox
\ud83c\udfc8 Wisconsin at No. 12 UCLA, 7:30 p.m. on NBC
\u26bd Fire at Revolution, 7:30 p.m. on Apple TV
\u26be Game 5: Rays at Guardians, 8 p.m. on TBS
\ud83e\udd4a WBC junior middleweight title: Fundora vs. Hadribeaj, 8 p.m. on TNT
\u26bd Dallas at Dynamo, 8:30 p.m. on Apple TV
\u26bd Angel City at Summit, 8:45 p.m. on Ion
\ud83c\udfc8 No. 11 Utah at Colorado, 10:15 p.m. on ESPN
\ud83c\udfc8 No. 21 Wake Forest at California, 10:30 p.m. on ESPN2
\u26bd Nashville at Earthquakes, 10:30 p.m. on Apple TV <\/p>\n

Sunday <\/p>\n

\u26bd Lecce at Udinese, 6:30 a.m. on Paramount+
\u26bd Racing Santander at Osasuna, 8 a.m. on ESPN+
\u26bd Manchester United at Leeds United, 9 a.m. on USA Network
\ud83c\udfc8 Texans vs. Jaguars (London), 9:30 a.m. on NFL Network
\u26bd Alav\u00e9s at Celta Vigo, 10:15 a.m. on ESPN+
\u26bd Arsenal at Nottingham Forest, 11:30 a.m. on NBC Sports Network
\ud83c\udfc8 Panthers at Eagles, 1 p.m. on CBS\/Paramount+
\ud83c\udfc8 Bears at Falcons, 1 p.m. on Fox
\u26bd Pride at Dash, 1 p.m. on CBS Sports Network
\ud83c\udfc1 NASCAR at Phoenix, 3 p.m. on USA Network
\u26bd Sevilla at Real Madrid, 3 p.m. on ABC
\ud83c\udfc8 Cardinals at Rams, 4:05 p.m. on Fox
\ud83c\udfc8 Bills at Raiders, 4:25 p.m. on CBS\/Paramount+
\u26bd Thorns at Bay, 5 p.m. on ESPN
\u26bd Crew at Cincinnati, 7 p.m. on Apple TV
\u26bd Reign at Stars, 7 p.m. on Roku
\ud83c\udfc8 Cowboys at Packers, 8:20 p.m. on NBC <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":884427,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[65],"tags":[1607,363,349,99,434],"class_list":["post-884426","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mlb","tag-college-football","tag-mlb","tag-nfl","tag-sports","tag-wnba"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/884426","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=884426"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/884426\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/884427"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=884426"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=884426"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=884426"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}