Sports, Entertainment & Culture — October 23, 2026

Rays tab Martinez for World Series opener. Tampa Bay will start Nick Martinez over ace Drew Rasmussen in Game 1 against Milwaukee -- a series that will crown the first-ever champion from either franchise.

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Sixers rally past Cavaliers in opener. Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points as Philadelphia -- with new teammate LeBron James -- erased a 29-point halftime deficit to beat Cleveland 114-106 in the NBA season opener.

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Marshall Faulk reveals Parkinson's diagnosis. The Hall of Fame running back and Southern University head coach said he's 'in a good place' and wants to help others facing the disease.

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Tom Skerritt dies at 93. The Emmy-winning actor, known as Captain Dallas in 'Alien,' Viper in 'Top Gun,' and the sheriff on 'Picket Fences,' died of natural causes.

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