Sports, Entertainment & Culture — October 21, 2026

LeBron spoils the Knicks' banner night. James opened his 24th NBA season with 14 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, moonlighting at center in a winning 76ers debut on New York's championship celebration night.

ESPN's account noted that James, playing out of position in the frontcourt, helped hold Karl-Anthony Towns in check, adding a defensive dimension to his stat line. The result carried extra weight because the game fell on the night New York honored its title, making Philadelphia's road victory a notable way for James to begin his first season with the franchise.

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Eagles escape punishment over Hurts' blood clots. The NFL will not discipline Philadelphia for its handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis. But the players' union is demanding a full investigation into his medical care.

The AP attributed the league's decision to a source rather than an official announcement, and the report indicates the matter may not be settled. The NFL Players Association is seeking a fuller accounting of how the quarterback's condition was managed, and it remains unclear whether the league will act on that request or whether any separate review will follow.

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Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years. The network's chief international anchor will scale her daily show back to weekly in 2027 before departing, ending a run of more than four decades.

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Ohio State loses QB Julian Sayin indefinitely. Coach Ryan Day says the Buckeyes plan to play without their starting quarterback through the postseason, scrambling their College Football Playoff and national title hopes.

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