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📺 Sports This Week
🏒NHL
Florida Panthers (1-0-2) @ Los Angeles Kings (0-1-1) – Tuesday, October 6th
10:00 PM ET | 3:00 AM London (Wed) | 11:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) – ESPN
A healthy Panthers team is a sure-fire Stanley Cup contender, but for the second straight year, Florida is dealing with injuries. Meanwhile, LA is looking for its first win under new head coach Peter Lavoillette.
Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0-0) @ Washington Capitals (1-1-0) – Wednesday, October 7th
7:30 PM ET | 12:30 AM London (Thurs) | 8:30 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – TNT
Two legends of the game square off in an Eastern Conference battle. Sydney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin may not be the stars they once were, but they’ll still bring an audience.
San Jose Sharks (2-0-0) @ St. Louis Blues (1-1-0) – Thursday, October 8th
8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Fri) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Fri) – Disney+/ESPN+/Hulu
These are two up-and-coming NHL teams. San Jose has young star power in Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and others, while St. Louis seems like it may cause some trouble in the Central Division.
🏈 NFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-4) @ Dallas Cowboys (2-2)– Thursday, October 8th
8:15 PM ET | 1:15 AM London (Fri) | 9:15 AM Tokyo (Fri) – Prime Video
Tampa Bay is one of just a few winless teams remaining in the NFL this season. Dallas has been a better team, but the Cowboys are vulnerable. Is this the week Tampa ends up on the winning side?
🏈 College Football
Southern Miss (1-3) @ Troy (2-2) – Tuesday, October 6th
8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Wed) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) – ESPN2
The first Tuesday game of the college football season could be one for the record books. Both offenses put up nearly 400 yards per game, while Southern Miss’s defense is among the worst in the country.
New Mexico State (3-2) @ FIU (2-2) – Wednesday, October 7th
7:30 PM ET | 12:30 AM London (Thurs) | 8:30 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – ESPN2
Neither team has had the start it hoped for. New Mexico State turned the tide in its conference opener last week. FIU gets that chance here as this will be its first CUSA matchup of the year.
South Florida (4-1) @ UT-San Antonio (4-1) – Thursday, October 8th
7:30 PM ET | 12:30 AM London (Fri) | 8:30 AM Tokyo (Fri) – ESPN
Two of the top G6 teams in terms of record meet in Texas. UTSA’s only blemish was against No. 1 Texas, while USF has struggled offensively and is looking to bounce back from an ugly loss to Temple.
⚾ MLB Playoffs – Division Series
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves – Tuesday, October 6th - Wednesday, October 7th
6:00 PM ET | 11:00 PM London | 5:00 AM Tokyo (Wed-Thurs) – FS1
Michael Harris II led the Braves to a Game 2 win, which evened the series as it heads back to Atlanta. Now, they’re in a position to potentially take advantage of the home field and push the defending champs to the brink.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres –Tuesday, October 6th - Wednesday, October 7th
9:30 PM ET | 2:30 AM London (Wed) | 10:30 AM Tokyo (Wed) – FS1
10:00 PM ET | 3:00 AM London (Thurs) | 11:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – FS1
Two one-run losses have the Padres scrambling as they return home. San Diego needs to win one of these games to avoid the sweep. Meanwhile, two more wins would send Milwaukee to the NLCS.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox– Wednesday, October 7th - Thursday, October 8th
4:00 PM ET | 9:00 PM London | 5:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – TBS/truTV
5:00 PM ET | 10:00 PM London | 6:00 AM Tokyo (Fri) – TBS/truTV
The White Sox shutout Cleveland in Game 1. Depending on the result of Monday’s Game 2, we could be looking at Chicago on the cusp of reaching the ALCS just a year after losing 100 games.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees – Wednesday, October 7th- Thursday, October 8th
8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Thurs) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – TBS/truTV
8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Fri) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Fri) – TBS/truTV
One of the teams in the ALCS will come from the AL East. If Game 1 was any indication, it’ll be a long, hostile dogfight.
🏀WNBA Playoffs – Semi-finals
New York Liberty @ Atlanta Dream – Wednesday, October 7th
7:30 PM ET | 12:30 AM London (Thurs) | 8:30 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – ESPN
After winning the regular season series, Atlanta took Game 1 of the Semifinals with a 92-82 victory on Sunday. Now, the Dream is two wins away from advancing to the championship.
Las Vegas Aces @ Golden State Valkyries– Wednesday, October 7th
9:30 PM ET | 2:30 AM London (Thurs) | 10:30 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – Peacock/NBC Sports Network
Golden State is all that stands between the defending champions and a return trip to the WNBA Finals. Vegas has won three of the last four league titles, but the Aces find themselves entering Game 2 trailing 1-0 in the semifinal series.
🎬 Entertainment
Tuesday, October 6th
Netflix: Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying
A stand-up comedy special covering strange relationships, African American culture, and other life struggles.
Hulu: Reasonable Doubt – Season 4
After dealing with everything life has thrown at her, Season 4 finds Jax on the brink of death. Those remaining at her law firm fight to keep it afloat in her absence.
Wednesday, October 7th
Netflix: Who Is Martin Mull?
A documentary of the life of the late Martin Mull, a comedian and actor commonly seen in many sitcoms. The film features real-life stories from his Hollywood friends, including Steve Martin and David Alan Grier.
Hulu: Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself
A stand-up comedy special in which the famed actor and musician dives into aging, lifestyle changes, and encounters with young people and his neighbors.
Apple TV: Small Prophets
A man waiting for the love of his life to return stumbles upon a recipe he hopes will help him see his future and ultimately answer the question: Will she ever return?
Thursday, October 8th
Netflix: Below
When a mysterious sea creature begins to terrorize a town, a fisherman becomes the protector for his family and the community.
Netflix: Unicorn Academy: Secrets Revealed: Chapter 2
New obstacles threaten friendships as Sophia, Wildstar, and the other Sapphires embark on rescue missions across Unicron Island.
📚Don’t Miss This
Chiefs Survive Raiders Test as Kenneth Walker Emerges - Kansas City remained undefeated after edging Las Vegas 30-27 in a game that exposed both the Chiefs' strengths and some vulnerabilities. Kenneth Walker III was the difference-maker, rushing for 177 yards and two touchdowns, while Patrick Mahomes added two touchdown passes. The Chiefs' offense became more dangerous when Walker's running opened opportunities for Mahomes downfield. Las Vegas mounted a late comeback behind Kirk Cousins, but Kansas City held on after a tense final possession. The result keeps the Chiefs at 4-0 while raising questions about how sustainable their defense will be against stronger opponents.
Braves Even NLDS Behind Michael Harris II - Atlanta responded to its Game 1 loss with a 3-2 victory over Los Angeles, tying the NL Division Series at one game apiece. Michael Harris II was central to the win, going 3-for-5 with a triple and a double, scoring once and driving in another run. The Braves also made an unusual pitching strategy work, using Ray Kerr as an opener before Didier Fuentes and four other relievers helped contain the Dodgers. Blake Snell lasted only 3⅔ innings for Los Angeles, while the Dodgers struggled to capitalize on early baserunners. The series now moves to Atlanta with Chris Sale scheduled to start Game 3.
Valkyries Put Defending Champions on the Back Foot - The Golden State Valkyries opened their WNBA semifinal series with a convincing 71-60 win over the Las Vegas Aces. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Golden State's defense held the defending champions to their lowest-scoring game of the season. The Valkyries also dominated the glass, outrebounding Las Vegas 52-25 and limiting second-chance opportunities. Their bench produced 27 points compared with seven from the Aces' reserves. For Las Vegas, the loss showed how difficult it will be to rely on A'ja Wilson and the team's established stars when Golden State controls the pace and physical play.
🔧 Digital Tip
If you regularly stream while traveling, check the devices and locations listed in your streaming account and remove anything you no longer recognize. Shared TVs, hotel-room devices, old phones, and borrowed streaming sticks can leave your account signed in long after you have stopped using them.
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