Daily Recap: Sport — 23 October 2026

The day in sport brings sharp turns in momentum, from a huge NBA comeback in Philadelphia to a major NHL trade and the opening of baseball’s championship series. Elsewhere, injury doubts, coaching speculation and player movement across golf and basketball show how quickly the lan...

Connor Hellebuyck heads from Winnipeg to New Jersey in a blockbuster trade that sends four players and two draft picks to the Jets. The move ends a long standoff over the star goaltender’s future after his offseason trade request and gives the Devils one of the league’s top netminders.

The 2026 World Series opens Friday night with the Tampa Bay Rays facing the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1. The matchup starts the championship series with attention on how viewers can watch on television and streaming platforms, as well as early odds and previews for a meeting between two clubs chasing a title.

Philadelphia storms back from 29 points down to beat Cleveland 114-106 in LeBron James’ home debut for the 76ers. The Sixers trail by 24 at halftime before turning the game with a dominant second half, and Tyrese Maxey plays a central role in one of the season’s most dramatic comebacks.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s NBA-record streak of 141 straight regular-season games with at least 20 points ends in Oklahoma City’s 96-84 win over Denver. He finishes with 17 points, closing a remarkable run even as the Thunder secure the victory over the Nuggets.

LIV Golf loses more notable names as Ian Poulter and Tyrrell Hatton join the latest wave of departures from the circuit. Their exits add to broader uncertainty around the league’s future shape and deepen the sense of an ongoing breakup among some of its most recognizable players.

Antonio Conte rejects suggestions that he is close to taking over at Manchester United, saying he is not in advanced talks with the club. The statement arrives as pressure grows around Michael Carrick’s position and speculation continues over who might become United’s next manager.

Puka Nacua enters the weekend as questionable for the Rams’ game against the Raiders because of a calf injury. His status leaves uncertainty around Los Angeles’ passing attack ahead of Week 7, with the team waiting to see whether one of its top wide receivers can play Sunday.

Dalton Knecht is set to join the Knicks on a two-way contract after the Lakers waive him. The move gives New York a chance to take a look at the former first-round pick following roster adjustments, while Los Angeles parts with a young player it had only recently brought in.