Sports News Today — October 23, 2026
Maxey-led Sixers turn Philly boos into cheers in thrilling 29-point comeback and more — today's sports signal.
What a day in sports it's shaping up to be! We've got thrilling comebacks, exciting matchups, and some fiery personalities making waves. The Philadelphia 76ers, led by Tyrese Maxey, pulled off an incredible 29-point comeback to win over their hometown crowd, silencing the boos and turning them into cheers. Meanwhile, on the gridiron, the Chicago Bears are extending their lead with a 12-yard TD pass to Loveland, and you can catch all the action live.
But it's not just about the action on the field or court - there's also drama and intrigue off the field. In the world of baseball, Terry Vogt is shutting down rumors of a potential move to the Mariners, confirming that he'll be managing the Guardians in 2027. And in NASCAR, Brandon Hocevar is quickly becoming known as "that guy" - rubbing his rivals the wrong way with his aggressive driving style. Plus, with the Champions League in full swing, we're highlighting some of the main characters making headlines, including Harry Kane, Virgil van Dijk, and the drama surrounding El Clasico. And as fantasy sports enthusiasts know, tough matchups are on the horizon - which notable players might you consider benching this week?
Today's signal:
• Maxey-led Sixers turn Philly boos into cheers in thrilling 29-point comeback (espn.com)
• Follow live: Bears extend lead as Williams finds Loveland for 12-yard TD (espn.com)
• Vogt shuns Mariners rumors, says he'll manage Guardians in '27 (espn.com)
• Hocevar is 'that guy': NASCAR's new bad boy is rubbing rivals the wrong way (espn.com)
• Soccer's main characters after UCL Matchday 3: Kane, Van Dijk, El Clasico (espn.com)
• Buzz: Notable names you can bench in tough matchups this week (espn.com)