MLB:
George Springer:
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-2 in Game 6 of the ALCS Finals on Sunday, deadlocking the series 3-3 and forcing Game 7.
In the Blue Jays’ tiebreaker, Springer underperformed. With four at-bats, the Connecticut native knocked a fielder’s choice, a flyout, and a groundout while also striking out in the bottom of the eighth inning.
In the bottom of the first inning, the Mariners walked the former Husky, which loaded the bases. This was one of three times Springer did not register a hit and the first time he didn’t notch a homerun against the Mariners in the playoffs.
So far in the 2025 postseason, the veteran has recorded 10 hits, with nine of them going yard. It should come as no surprise to see Springer smashing a dinger in the winner-takes-all matchup.
Currently, the designated hitter averages .231, with an on-base percentage of .294 and an on-base-plus-slugger percentage of .888.
With everything on the line, the Blue Jays stayed on the road versus the Mariners for Game 7 of the ALCS Finals yesterday. Stay tuned for updates in next week’s edition.
NBA:
Stephon Castle:
Castle returned to action Monday in the San Antonio Spurs’ preseason faceoff against the Indiana Pacers after suffering a minor knee injury in practice.
The reigning Rookie of the Year failed to disappoint, as he racked up 14 points within 19 minutes. Last Monday, the rising star knocked down three of eight (37.5%) field goals and cashed in two of four (50%) three-pointers. The second-year player ended the day with three rebounds, four assists, a block and three steals.
On Friday versus the Pacers, the former Husky dropped 16 points, two boards, nine assists and two takeaways. The 20-year-old buried four of five (80%) shots within the paint and drained one of four (25%) tries from deep.
In the first quarter, Castle rocked the stadium after dunking on point guard Andrew Nembhard.
The Spurs kick off their 2025-2026 campaign by traveling to clash with the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Fans can stream the game on ESPN, with the tipoff scheduled for 9:30 p.m.
Donovan Clingan:
In the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2025 preseason, Clingan progressively ramped up his court time. In the team’s first battle with the Golden State Warriors, the center saw 11 minutes, whereas against the Utah Jazz on Thursday, the Connecticut native played 29 minutes.
The former Husky’s best performance came in the franchise’s 118-111 loss to the Warriors on Thursday. The 21-year-old secured a double-double, contributing 15 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and three blocks. Clingan banked five of 10 (50%) attempts from within the arc and nailed his only shot from downtown.
Throughout the preseason, Clingan averaged 7.5 points, nine boards, an assist and slightly over a block per meeting.
The squad hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 2025-2026 season-opener on Wednesday at 10 p.m. Fans can watch the contest on FanDuel Sports Network North or on KUNP 16.
Liam McNeeley:
In the Charlotte Hornets’ preseason matches, McNeeley experienced a shaky start to his rookie year. The former Husky accumulated nearly 6.5 points, almost 2.5 boards and just under two assists within about 19 minutes per game.
In the team’s meeting versus the New York Knicks on Friday, the 20-year-old finished with 11 points, two rebounds and four assists.
The guard splashed three of four (75%) tries from the field but converted just one of five (20%) shot attempts from beyond the perimeter.
Currently, McNeeley is ranked the No. 1 steal from the 2025 NBA Draft.
The Hornets host the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Fans can tune into the contest on the YES Network or on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast.
Cam Spencer:
In the Memphis Grizzlies’ preseason, Spencer recorded 10 points, slightly under two boards and nearly dished out 3.5 assists per clash.
In the franchise’s final matchup with the Miami Heat, the 25-year-old tallied 11 points, three rebounds and five assists. Within 21 minutes, the guard scored three of six (50%) long-range shots but botched three two-pointers.
The Grizzlies take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday on Gulf Coast Sports, with the tipoff scheduled for 8 p.m.
Jordan Hawkins:
Hawkins popped off in the Pelicans’ preseason contests. Within 18 minutes of play, the former Husky averaged a little over 13 points, two boards and just under an assist per match.
Overall, the 23-year-old cashed in 12 of 17 (70.6%) from the paint but struggled from deep, making six of 23 (26.1%) attempts.
Andre Jackson Jr.:
The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Sunday that Jackson Jr. made their 15-person roster. In the preseason, the guard notched almost three points, slightly over two rebounds and stole the ball at least once per battle.
Tristen Newton:
The Timberwolves waived Newton on Oct. 18, 2025. This comes after the Florida native contributed nearly 5.5 points, a little under 1.5 boards and just over 1.5 assists in the preseason.
Honorable Mention: Shabazz Napier
On Monday, HoopsHype announced that the Washington Wizards added Napier to their 2025-2026 coaching staff.