Sports, Entertainment & Culture — October 24, 2026

Brewers edge Rays in World Series opener. Milwaukee took Game 1 of the World Series 3-2, escaping a ninth-inning jam that included an overturned game-ending double play. The matchup guarantees a first-time champion.

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Cowboys cheerleaders form a union. The famed squad formed the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association and will collectively bargain with the franchise -- a first for NFL cheerleading.

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Fever shake up the front office. Indiana fired general manager Amber Cox hours after president Kelly Krauskopf stepped down, a sweeping overhaul as the team builds around Caitlin Clark.

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'Clayface' tops the box office. DC's R-rated horror entry leads the weekend with a projected $23 million to $25 million, as the Elizabeth Holmes documentary 'You Can See Everything' adds $19 million.

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