Sports News October 7, 2026: Man City Lead the Premier League as MLB Wild Card Races Tighten
Today’s sports news October 7 is full of storylines across several sports. Baseball’s postseason is under way, and hockey’s new season is heating up. Meanwhile, the NFL is still digesting a lopsided Monday night. Football fans also have plenty to follow, because the Premier League table is taking shape and a big Champions League week is coming.
Sports news October 7: City set the pace in football
First, Manchester City have won all five of their Premier League games, so their 15 points leave them top. Arsenal are second on 12 points after four wins and a defeat. Brighton follow in third with 10 points. Meanwhile, Liverpool, Everton, Leeds and Brentford all sit on 9 points. Manchester United are 12th on 5 points, while Chelsea are 10th on 7. At the bottom, Tottenham have just 2 points from five games. Fulham are level with them, having drawn twice and lost three times.
In Europe, the Champions League’s opening round produced some big scores. For example, PSG beat Slovan Bratislava 6-1, and Bayern thrashed Bodø/Glimt 5-0. Likewise, Manchester United won 4-0 against Sabah. Como also stunned RB Leipzig 4-1. Arsenal, however, had to settle for a narrow 1-0 win at Napoli. Similarly, Liverpool edged Atlético Madrid 2-1.
Next, the second round arrives on October 13 and 14. Arsenal host Lille, who have only about an 8% chance of winning. Bayern, in addition, are heavy favourites at Viking. Meanwhile, Inter host Club Brugge, and Atlético host Manchester United. Finally, Galatasaray face Barcelona in what should be a tough night for the Turkish side.
The women’s game is busy as well. England face Greece in a Women’s World Cup play-off first leg on Friday, October 9, and the second leg follows in Leicester on October 13.
Sports news October 7 in baseball: Wild Card series are tight
To begin with, the Tampa Bay Rays took Game 1 against the Yankees 5-2. Meanwhile, Chicago’s White Sox won Game 1 against Cleveland 4-3. In the National League, the Braves and Dodgers are level because the Dodgers won Game 2, 3-1. Elsewhere, Milwaukee won Game 1 against San Diego 4-3. However, the Padres were leading Game 2 by the same score at last check. As a result, several of these series could end within days, and every game now carries elimination pressure.
NFL: Falcons rout the Saints on Monday night
Atlanta beat New Orleans 45-24, which was easily the biggest result of the night. Sunday’s slate, in contrast, was much tighter. For instance, the Chiefs edged the Raiders 30-27, and the Cowboys outlasted the Texans 34-30. Similarly, the Patriots beat the Bills 29-26. Looking ahead, Dallas host Tampa Bay on Thursday night as heavy favourites.
Cricket: India and USA win
India beat West Indies by eight wickets in their T20 series. In fact, they chased 172 with only two wickets lost. Meanwhile, in ICC World Cup League Two, the USA overhauled the UAE’s 330/8 to win by six wickets. Australia A then thrashed India A by 125 runs in their ODI series. In women’s cricket, West Indies also beat Zimbabwe by eight wickets.
NHL and tennis
In the NHL, Vegas thumped Seattle 6-2, while Toronto edged Nashville 5-4. Carolina, likewise, beat Montreal 6-4, and the Rangers took the Islanders 5-2. In tennis, early ATP rounds are being played in Shanghai. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek was due on court in Beijing against Iva Jovic.
