Sports & Fitness News Today — October 18, 2026
Miami survives two Hail Marys, leaving FSU without answers in 2OT thriller and more — today's news signal.
Get ready for a jam-packed day of sports action! We're coming off a wild night in college football, where underdogs made some serious noise. In a thrilling 2OT matchup, Miami managed to outlast Florida State, withstanding not one but two Hail Mary attempts in the process. Meanwhile, in another stunning upset, Auburn took down undefeated powerhouse Georgia, snapping the Bulldogs' 195-game streak of not losing when leading at halftime. The Tigers' win was just one of many eye-catching moments from Week 7, with plenty of memorable quotes and moments to go around.
The excitement doesn't stop there, as the MLB postseason is heating up. The Tampa Bay Rays evened up the ALCS at 2-2 with a nail-biting Game 4 victory, forcing a decisive Game 5 to determine the series winner. We'll be keeping a close eye on the rest of the playoffs, and NBA fans are also getting into the action. Kevin Durant made headlines with a candid assessment of his tenure with the Phoenix Suns, engaging in a public back-and-forth with team owner Mat Ishbia over the framing of his time with the team. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and analysis on these developing stories and more!
Today's signal:
• Miami survives two Hail Marys, leaving FSU without answers in 2OT thriller (espn.com)
• The ALCS is tied at 2! Takeaways from Rays' Game 4 victory (espn.com)
• Follow live: Aranda's RBI single levels score for Rays in Game 4 (espn.com)
• 195 consecutive games? All the numbers behind Auburn's wild upset of No. 1 Georgia (espn.com)
• Jon Sumrall's cowboy hat, Auburn's caption top trolls from Week 7 in college football (espn.com)
• Durant, Ishbia go back and forth over framing of Suns tenure (espn.com)