Nashville, Tenn. – October 31, 2026 -- Matt Robertson of Kuttawa, Kentucky, won $1.25 million at World Bass Enterprises' inaugural "The Champions" tournament, the biggest payout ever awarded to a bass fishing tournament winner. He landed five fish weighing 20 lbs. 2 oz. on the final day.

Avondale – October 31, 2026 -- Toyota has won the NASCAR Cup Series Manufacturers' Championship for the fourth time, powered by 18 race wins so far this season. It is the brand's highest single-season win total since 2019.

Tyler Gibbs, president of TRD, U.S.A., credited the work of team members at TRD and at partner teams 23XI Racing, Joe Gibbs Racing and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB. He called the title a product of "teamwork, effort and passion" across the organization.

New York – October 31, 2026 -- Serena Williams' signature heart necklaces scored 90 out of 100 in a new study of the luckiest jewelry in tennis, placing first among pieces worn by 10 players. The ranking, from A Diamond Is Forever, scores each player's jewelry on titles, championship-win associations, search interest and cultural reach.

Cologne -- The musical "KICK LIKE A WOMAN" runs from November 12, 2026 to April 11, 2027 at Depot 1 in Cologne-Mülheim, with TV host Ruth Moschner attending the VIP premiere as its ambassador.

Moschner visited rehearsals before the premiere

After a visit to the rehearsals, Moschner plans to accompany the November 12 premiere in person. She says female role models have always existed and deserve the spotlight. In her view, the pioneers of women's football changed more than the sport.

Kinder – October 30, 2026 -- The best junior golfers in the NB3 JGNC Series tee off at Koasati Pines in Kinder, Louisiana, with the Girls National Championship on November 1-3, 2026 and the Boys National Championship on November 6-8.

New Orleans – October 30, 2026 -- VSiN's Oct. 29 NBA betting report covers three games: Cleveland at Atlanta, Sacramento at New Orleans and Memphis at Portland. Its systems favor New Orleans (-5.5) and Portland (-7.5), while the data on Cleveland and the totals is mixed.

United States – October 30, 2026 -- Bettors hunting for the first touchdown scorer in NFL Week 8 can find DraftKings prices ranging from Rhamondre Stevenson at +475 to Pat Freiermuth and Tre Tucker at +1400, with Week 7 data pointing toward tight ends and fast starts.

NEW YORK – October 29, 2026 -- Four runners with personal ties to autism will line up among more than 55,000 participants at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on November 1 to raise funds for services for autistic adults. The race marks the 50th anniversary of the five-borough course.

LONDON – October 29, 2026 -- McLaren's car for the Mexico City Grand Prix carries a 'Livery of Dreams': bespoke sticker artwork built from fan wishes submitted earlier in the season to Velo and the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team.

The artwork also appears on paddock screens and in the garage during race weekend. Adult Velo consumers and motorsport enthusiasts from around the world were invited to share their most unique fan wishes, and the best submissions became part of the design.

Churchill Downs – October 29, 2026 -- Daily Racing Form handicapper Scott Ehlers has named Social Belle in Race 9 as his best bet on Thursday's October 29 card at Churchill Downs, projecting a 1-2-3 finish of Social Belle, Mobula and Grade A.