Top Sports Highlights in the United States: October  2025

USA Sports News

Dodgers Level World Series in Game 2 Behind Yamamoto’s Gem The MLB World Series is now tied 1-1 after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2. Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was the star, pitching a four-hitter in a dominant performance. The series now shifts back to Los Angeles as the reigning champion Dodgers look to defend their title.

Jordan Love and Packers Defeat Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers in Primetime Reunion In one of the most anticipated matchups of NFL Week 8, the Green Bay Packers, led by quarterback Jordan Love, defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers and their former QB, Aaron Rodgers. Love outplayed his predecessor in the high-profile "reunion" game, solidifying his role as the Packers’ new leader and handing the Steelers a significant loss.

LSU Fires Head Football Coach Brian Kelly After Disappointing Start In a stunning move, LSU has fired head football coach Brian Kelly in the fourth season of his 10-year, $100 million contract. The decision came after a blowout loss to Texas A&M, capping off a deeply disappointing season for the Tigers. The search for a new head coach at one of college football’s premier programs begins immediately.

NBA Finalizes New Media Deals; ESPN to License ’Inside the NBA’ The NBA has finalized its landmark new media rights deals, which will see the league’s games return to NBC and expand on Amazon Prime Video. In a separate, groundbreaking move, ESPN has reached an agreement to license the iconic Inside the NBA studio show from TNT Sports (Warner Bros. Discovery), keeping the popular analyst team together on a new network.