Oct 19, 2026 · 3 min listen · Last updated October 19, 2026
From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Brock, October 19th. Sports desk live — here's what matters this hour. Let's get into it. First, from PFT alt. Shane Steichen on Daniel Jones' job: He's our starting quarterback.
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Shane Steichen on Daniel Jones' job: He's our starting quarterback
The Colts signed Daniel Jones to a two-year, $88 million extension in the offseason, even though he was returning from a torn right Achilles. It does not currently look like a good decision, but coach Shane Steichen is not wavering on Jones as his starter. "I love Daniel, but we have to clean up the turnovers," Steichen said after the 26-20 loss to the Titans, via Stephen Holder of ESPN. Jones has multiple turnovers in three games this season and nine total turnovers after throwing two interceptions against the Titans. "I don't think it's been consistent enough.
Jordan Love touchdown pass gives Packers 7-0 lead over Cowboys
Dallas’ defense still looks porous to start Sunday night’s game against Green Bay. Packers quarterback Jordan Love connected with receiver Matthew Golden for a 9-yard touchdown, giving the club a 7-0 lead. The 14-play, 90-yard drive took 6:30 off the clock. Though the Packers didn’t really get anything going on the ground, Jordan Love moved it just fine through the air. He was 6-of-8 for 109 yards with a TD to open the contest. Two penalties moved Green Bay back, allowing for that yardage on what was technically a 90-yard possession.
Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback derailed after tearing achilles tendon in practice
Kings guard to undergo surgery and miss start of NBA season Former No 1 draft pick has been attempting to revive his career Ben Simmons’ comeback attempt is over before the start of the NBA regular season after he suffered a devastating injury at practice. The Australian tore his right achilles tendon during a live drill just three days out from Sacramento’s season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers and will undergo surgery.
Rays on verge of World Series return after Rasmussen dazzles in win over Guardians
Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 Cleveland Guardians Rays lead best of seven series 3-2 Drew Rasmussen shines over seven innings The Tampa Bay Rays moved to within one win of a return to the World Series on Sunday after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 to edge into a 3-2 lead in their MLB playoff series. A dazzling pitching performance from starter Drew Rasmussen laid the foundation for another deserved victory for the Rays, who had leveled the best-of-seven American League Championship Series on Saturday. Continue reading...
NBA on Sky Sports: Live matches and big moments in 2026/27
NBA on Sky Sports: Dates, schedule, UK start times and how to watch or stream live regular season and playoff action The NBA is back on Sky Sports for the hugely anticipated 2026/27 season; several of the game's biggest stars have changed teams, with LeBron James playing for the Philadelphia 76ers; check out the schedule of regular season matches to be shown live on Sky, with the playoffs to follow The 2026/27 NBA season is here and Sky Sports viewers have lots to look forward to.