Brewers take 3-0 lead; Cowboys beat Eagles; Valkyries win WNBA title
Milwaukee is one victory from its first championship, while Dallas reclaims the NFC East race and Atlanta secures the league crown.
By Sofia Morales ·
Three major titles are now one game away from conclusion across the major North American leagues.
The Milwaukee Brewers extended their dominance in the World Series by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1. The Brewers generated eight runs during the fifth inning, including a sequence of seven consecutive two-out hits. Jackson Chourio contributed four hits in the contest. The victory gives Milwaukee a three games to zero lead in the best-of-seven series.
The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-21 to improve their record to three wins and four losses. CeeDee Lamb and Javonte Williams combined for 229 yards and three touchdowns against the Eagles. The result places Dallas back in contention for the first-place position in the NFC East division.
The Atlanta Valkyries captured the WNBA championship with a 64-55 victory over the New York Liberty in Game 5. Kiah Stokes limited Angel Reese and scored 13 points during the matchup. The series was described as a back-and-forth affair. A potential Game 6 is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday at State Farm Arena, though the source notes the team needs one win to secure the title.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore will miss the remainder of the 2026 season. He suffered a concussion during the Week 4 game against USC. The Ducks lost their Sunday game, and the team will rely on either Dylan Raiola or Brock Thomas for the upcoming matchup against No. 20 Northwestern.
Jay-Z was announced as the halftime performer for Super Bowl LXI. Roc Nation was responsible for selecting the artist. The performance will take place on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The date coincides with Valentine's Day.
LSU moved up in the college football power rankings after winning its last two games by a combined score of 69-17. Quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for 387 yards and had 50 rushing yards in a 38-17 win at Auburn. He recorded seven touchdowns and no interceptions in that game. The Tigers had previously lost to Kentucky on October 10.
Source: CBS Sports
