Smith Survives a Chess Match in Sheffield, the Brewers Flip a Final, and History Kicks Off in Paris
Boxing set the tone for a weekend of nerve and patience: Dalton Smith defended his super lightweight world title in Sheffield, edging former champion Alberto Puello by split decision in a tactical hometown fight. BBC Sport described a triumphant homecoming for the champion.
Then came a comeback in the World Series. The Milwaukee Brewers rallied from a four-run deficit to beat Tampa Bay in Game Two and take a two-games-to-none lead. Sal Frelick’s tying home run, Cooper Pratt’s go-ahead single and Aaron Ashby’s closing work turned a game that had been slipping away into a series advantage. The Associated Press and MLB.com covered the rally. Game Three moves to Tampa Bay on Monday.
The WNBA Finals tightened, too. Golden State beat Atlanta in Game Four to even the series and force a pivotal Game Five. Angel Reese’s run of double-doubles ended, and she spoke plainly about owning her performance. For fans, that sets up a high-stakes Monday night: the Valkyries host the Dream at eight p.m. Eastern, airing on USA Network and streaming on Peacock.
This morning, the NFL makes history with its first regular-season game in France, as the Pittsburgh Steelers face the New Orleans Saints in Paris. U.S. viewers can watch on NFL Network; NFL.com has Paris Game details.
College football added its own jolt: five ranked teams fell to unranked opponents, including second-ranked BYU in double overtime, leaving only a handful of unbeaten teams. NCAA.com has the Week Eight recap.
Make Monday’s doubleheader a watch party: Brewers–Rays Game Three begins at eight p.m. Eastern on FOX, followed by Valkyries–Dream Game Five at the same time on USA Network and Peacock. Follow Brownstone Worldwide for more sports updates, and tell us which comeback or debut defined your weekend.
