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Daily bulletin for Friday, October 9, 2026
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Show notes
- ALDS G4: CLE 9–5 CWS; series tied 2–2. Ramirez homered; six runs in the sixth. Game 5 is Saturday (AP / ESPN).
- TNF: TB 24–16 DAL. Bucky Irving 165 rush yards, a rushing TD and a receiving TD (AP / Buccaneers.com).
- NHL: TBL 3–2 MIN, Carlson two goals (NHL.com).
- NHL: DAL 5–0 SJS, Oettinger 13 saves (NHL.com).
- WTA China Open: Andreeva d. Alexandrova 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3) to reach the semis (WTA / ESPN).
Sources
- Ramírez homers as the Guardians beat the White Sox 9-5 to force a decisive Game 5 in ALDSAP · Oct 9, 2026
- Ramirez, Guardians top White Sox, force decisive Game 5 in ALDSESPN · Oct 9, 2026
- Irving and rookie QB Daniels help Bucs beat Cowboys 24-16AP · Oct 9, 2026
- Bucs 24, Cowboys 16Buccaneers.com · Oct 9, 2026
- Carlson scores first two goals with Lightning, who hold off WildNHL.com · Oct 9, 2026
- Oettinger makes 13 saves, Stars shut out Celebrini-less SharksNHL.com · Oct 6, 2026
- Andreeva tops Alexandrova to reach Beijing semisWTA · Oct 8, 2026
- Andreeva, Bartunkova reach China Open semis with straight-set winsESPN · Oct 8, 2026
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The Guardians force a winner-take-all showdown, Tampa Bay takes down Dallas, and a tennis star keeps rolling in China. Hi, Sarah Thompson for Sports in 60 on October 9, 2026. In baseball, Cleveland's season is still alive. The Guardians beat the White Sox 9-5, evening their playoff series at two games apiece. Jose Ramirez homered while Cleveland exploded for six runs in the sixth inning. Game 5 is Saturday, with the winner advancing to face Tampa Bay. On Thursday night football, the Buccaneers beat the Cowboys 24-16. Bucky Irving had a career night, rushing for 165 yards and a touchdown while adding another score through the air. In hockey, Tampa Bay edged Minnesota 3-2, while Dallas shut out San Jose 5-0. And in tennis, Mirra Andreeva advanced to the China Open semifinals after defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova in two tiebreak sets. Sportsin60.com—your sports on demand, anytime, anywhere!