Sports News Today — October 21, 2026
Wembanyama starts 0-for-12 in career-worst shooting night: 'Might be overthinking it' and more — today's sports signal.
The sports world is buzzing today with a mix of exciting matchups and surprising roster moves. In the NBA, highly-touted rookie Wembanyama is looking to bounce back from a tough shooting night, going 0-for-12 in his latest game, a performance he attributed to possibly overthinking it. Meanwhile, the Thunder are taking on the Spurs, with the Thunder currently in control, showcasing their strong three-point shooting. The Celtics and Pistons are also tipping off their season with a competitive matchup.
In other news, the NFL made a notable roster cut, with the Giants releasing veteran running back Harris just days after he got off to a slow start, with only 2 yards on the ground. Off the field, Brewers fans who took advantage of a 2015 promotional offer are now dealing with resold World Series tickets, causing frustration among those who feel they're being priced out of their own team's games. Finally, in the world of soccer, PSG's clash with Barcelona was already hit with injuries, as Dembélé and Olmo both limped off early, setting up a tense matchup between two European powerhouses.
Today's signal:
• Wembanyama starts 0-for-12 in career-worst shooting night: 'Might be overthinking it' (espn.com)
• Follow live: Thunder raining from deep, in control over Spurs (espn.com)
• Brewers fans cashing in on 2015 promo irked by World Series seats (espn.com)
• Giants release veteran RB Harris days after 2-yard start (espn.com)
• Follow live: Celtics, Pistons battling in season opener (espn.com)
• Dembélé, Olmo limp off early in PSG clash with Barcelona (espn.com)