Thursday on SportsIQ with Larry Smith brings another packed lineup across baseball, football, and hoops.
⚾ MLB Playoffs — The Dodgers advance to their 13th straight NLDS after knocking out the Reds, while Yankees–Red Sox, Guardians–Tigers, and Padres–Cubs all head to decisive Game 3s. Mookie Betts heats up, Manny Machado delivers, and bullpens take center stage.
🏈 College Football — Peter Holland (Tallahassee Democrat) breaks down Florida State’s bounce-back season and previews Saturday’s primetime rivalry against undefeated Miami. Can Tommy Castellano and the Seminoles’ defense hold up under the lights?
🏀 WNBA Rift — Geno Auriemma weighs in on Napheesa Collier’s explosive comments about officiating and leadership. As “Unrivaled” grows and Serena Williams joins the movement, is the league at a crossroads?
🏀 NBA Preseason Begins — Sixers and Knicks tip off the first of 65 exhibitions, with the regular season now just weeks away.
🏈 College Football Playoff News — New Orleans lands the 2028 CFP title game, while debate swirls over expanding the field even further.
📅 Moment of Awe — Padres flamethrower Mason Miller hits 104.5 mph, the fastest postseason pitch ever recorded.
