U.S. Sports News Quiz

U.S. Sports News: October 26–November 1, 2026 Weekly Recap

The week delivered two champions: the Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series on October 28, and the Golden State Valkyries claimed the WNBA title on October 31. NFL Week 8 brought overtime thrillers and a first loss for Minnesota, while college football and the NBA Cup added surprises. Review the stories, then compare your answers with the full 20-question guide below.

NFL Week 8: Overtime games and divisional drama

On Thursday, October 29, Green Bay beat Carolina 27–19. On Sunday, November 1, Buffalo defeated Baltimore 36–10, Cincinnati outlasted Tennessee 43–36 in overtime, and Arizona edged Dallas 33–30 in overtime. Detroit beat previously unbeaten Minnesota 19–15, and Denver defeated Kansas City 28–24. All scores come from the NFL’s official Week 8 schedule. The Monday, November 2 game is not part of this edition.

World Series: Milwaukee wins its first MLB championship

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays four games to one. Milwaukee won Game 3 on October 26 by 10–1. Tampa Bay forced an extra game with a 4–3, 12-inning win in Game 4 on October 27, but Milwaukee finished the series with a 4–1 Game 5 victory on October 28. Catcher William Contreras was named World Series MVP. Sources: MLB postseason results and MVP report.

WNBA Finals: Golden State wins a Game 7 thriller

The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68–63 on October 31, winning the Finals 4–3 in their second season. Atlanta had forced Game 7 with an 80–69 victory on October 29. Gabby Williams scored 30 in the finale and received Finals MVP honors. Sources: WNBA playoff scoreboard and Golden State championship release.

College football: Halloween upsets reshape the rankings

On October 31, USC upset No. 2 Ohio State 30–18, Iowa shut out No. 25 Wisconsin 30–0, and Iowa State defeated No. 24 Oklahoma State 51–49. These results are confirmed in the NCAA Week 9 roundup.

NBA Cup: Warriors erase a 25-point deficit

The Golden State Warriors rallied from 25 points down to defeat the Lakers 112–95 on October 30. Stephen Curry scored 31 points in the win, while Luka Dončić scored 37 for Los Angeles. See the NBA’s official game recap.

All 20 U.S. Sports News Quiz Questions and Answers

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1. Which team defeated the Carolina Panthers 27–19 on Thursday night, October 29? Answer: Green Bay Packers. Green Bay beat Carolina 27–19 in the October 29 kickoff to NFL Week 8. NFL official Week 8 scoreboard
2. What was the final score when the Buffalo Bills hosted the Baltimore Ravens on November 1? Answer: Bills 36, Ravens 10. Buffalo defeated Baltimore 36–10 at home in Week 8. NFL official Week 8 scoreboard
3. Which team defeated the Tennessee Titans 43–36 in overtime? Answer: Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati beat Tennessee 43–36 in an overtime thriller on November 1. NFL official Week 8 scoreboard
4. Which team edged the Dallas Cowboys 33–30 in overtime? Answer: Arizona Cardinals. Arizona won 33–30 on the road in overtime against Dallas. NFL official Week 8 scoreboard
5. Which team handed Minnesota its first defeat of the season with a 19–15 win? Answer: Detroit Lions. Detroit beat Minnesota 19–15, leaving the Vikings with a 6–1 record following the game. NFL official Week 8 scoreboard
6. Which team defeated the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 28–24? Answer: Denver Broncos. Denver defeated Kansas City 28–24 in their November 1 divisional matchup. NFL official Week 8 scoreboard
7. Which MLB team won the 2026 World Series, its first championship in franchise history? Answer: Milwaukee Brewers. Milwaukee clinched its first World Series title on October 28, defeating Tampa Bay in five games. MLB championship recap
8. What was the final score of the championship-clinching Game 5 on October 28? Answer: Brewers 4, Rays 1. Milwaukee took Game 5 by a 4–1 score and won the best-of-seven series 4–1. MLB official postseason results
9. By what score did Milwaukee defeat Tampa Bay in World Series Game 3? Answer: 10–1. The Brewers routed the Rays 10–1 on October 26 to extend their series lead to three games. MLB official postseason results
10. How many innings did the Rays need to win World Series Game 4, 4–3? Answer: 12 innings. Tampa Bay avoided a sweep with a 4–3 walk-off victory in the 12th inning on October 27. MLB Game 4 recap
11. Who was named the 2026 World Series Most Valuable Player? Answer: William Contreras. Milwaukee catcher William Contreras earned the World Series MVP award after the Brewers captured the title. MLB World Series MVP report
12. Which franchise won the 2026 WNBA championship in its second season? Answer: Golden State Valkyries. Golden State defeated Atlanta in the deciding Game 7 to claim the 2026 WNBA title. Golden State Valkyries official announcement
13. What was the final score of Game 7 between Golden State and Atlanta? Answer: Valkyries 68, Dream 63. Golden State won the title-clinching game 68–63 at Chase Center on October 31. WNBA official playoff results
14. Which Golden State player was named WNBA Finals MVP after scoring 30 points in Game 7? Answer: Gabby Williams. Gabby Williams scored 30 points in Game 7 and received Finals MVP honors. Golden State Valkyries official announcement
15. Which team won Game 6, 80–69, to force a deciding Game 7? Answer: Atlanta Dream. Atlanta beat Golden State 80–69 on October 29, tying the Finals at three games each. WNBA official playoff results
16. Which team upset No. 2 Ohio State by a score of 30–18 on Halloween? Answer: USC Trojans. USC defeated Ohio State 30–18, one of the biggest results of college football Week 9. NCAA Week 9 recap
17. Which team shut out No. 25 Wisconsin 30–0? Answer: Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa beat Wisconsin 30–0 in one of the October 31 ranked-team upsets. NCAA Week 9 recap
18. Which team beat No. 24 Oklahoma State 51–49 in a high-scoring finish? Answer: Iowa State Cyclones. Iowa State edged Oklahoma State 51–49 on October 31. NCAA Week 9 recap
19. Which team overcame a 25-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112–95? Answer: Golden State Warriors. Golden State rallied against Los Angeles in an NBA Cup group game on October 30 and finished with a 112–95 victory. NBA official game recap
20. How many points did Stephen Curry score in the Warriors’ October 30 win over the Lakers? Answer: 31 points. Curry scored 31 points, including eight three-pointers, as Golden State defeated the Lakers. NBA official game recap

Editorial update: This edition covers only completed games dated October 26–November 1, 2026 in U.S. local game dates. Updated November 3, 2026. The article is a historical weekly recap, not live scores. Source links are provided for verification.