In Monday’s MLB action, the Texas Rangers delivered a dominant performance, defeating the Houston Astros 11-4 in Game 7 of the ALCS. This victory granted the Rangers a place in the World Series, marking their first appearance in the championship since 2011. Their World Series journey will commence with Game One on Friday in Arlington, Texas. Meanwhile, in the NLCS, the Arizona Diamondbacks managed to even the series at 3-3 with a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The two teams are now set for a thrilling Game 7 in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, with the winner earning a trip to the World Series. Fans can catch the action on TBS.
On the NFL front, the Minnesota Vikings secured a 22-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night, adding to the excitement of the week’s sporting events. Moving to college football, Liberty University Flames faced off against the WKU Hilltoppers, who were seeking to bounce back from a last-second 20-17 road loss at Jacksonville State the previous week. Liberty maintained an edge in their head-to-head history, leading the series 3-0, including a 30-24 victory over WKU in Bowling Green in 2020. The game was broadcast with live coverage and a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM, along with national coverage on ESPNU.
Shifting to high school football, the regular season reached its climax with notable matchups. The Somerset Briar Jumpers and Glasgow Scotties squared off in a significant contest, with Somerset aiming to secure the district title. Pulaski County Maroons faced Henry Clay in their regular season finale, while Southwestern Warriors enjoyed a week off.
Turning to Saturday’s college football, the Kentucky Wildcats returned to action as they faced the Tennessee Volunteers at home. This game followed a two-game losing streak for the Wildcats, including a lopsided loss at Georgia and a home defeat to Missouri. The Vols, coming off a loss to Alabama, sought to maintain their dominance in the historical series, leading the Wildcats 83-26-9. While Kentucky had won the previous encounter in 2020, Tennessee emerged victorious in their last meeting. The game was televised on ESPN with a 7 p.m. kickoff.
On Sunday in the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals went head-to-head with the San Francisco 49ers, hoping to secure a victory as they returned from a bye week. Fans eagerly awaited this matchup, which kicked off at 4:25 p.m. and was broadcast live on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.
