This Week in Sports: Nov. 8 - Nov. 14
Sunday, November 8
NBA: Lakers lose to Clippers in overtime thriller
The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the crosstown Clippers 114-111 in overtime on Sunday night. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 30 points and 23 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 25-point performance from Paul George.
NFL: Patriots beat Jets for sixth straight win
The New England Patriots improved to 6-3 on the season with a 30-27 victory over the New York Jets. Mac Jones threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, while Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown.
College Football: Alabama remains No. 1 after narrow win over LSU
The Alabama Crimson Tide held on to their No. 1 ranking in the College Football Playoff rankings after a 20-14 victory over the LSU Tigers. Bryce Young threw for 255 yards and a touchdown, while Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown.
Monday, November 9
MLB: Astros win World Series in six games
The Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in Game 6 of the World Series on Monday night to win their second World Series title in franchise history. Jeremy Peña was named the World Series MVP after hitting .345 with four home runs and eight RBIs.
Tuesday, November 10
NBA: Warriors extend winning streak to seven games
The Golden State Warriors extended their winning streak to seven games with a 123-109 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 27 points, while Klay Thompson added 25 points and Draymond Green had 11 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists.
NFL: Chiefs beat Chargers in AFC West showdown
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 30-27 in an AFC West showdown on Tuesday night. Patrick Mahomes threw for 329 yards and three touchdowns, while Travis Kelce caught eight passes for 115 yards and a touchdown.
Wednesday, November 11
College Basketball: UNC upsets No. 1 Purdue
The North Carolina Tar Heels upset the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers 98-89 on Wednesday night in the Jimmy V Classic. Armando Bacot led the Tar Heels with 29 points and 14 rebounds, while Caleb Love added 22 points and RJ Davis had 21 points.
Thursday, November 12
NBA: Celtics win ninth straight game
The Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to nine games with a 122-113 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 34 points, while Jaylen Brown added 27 points and Marcus Smart had 19 points.
NFL: Ravens lose to Saints in overtime
The Baltimore Ravens lost to the New Orleans Saints 27-24 in overtime on Thursday night. Lamar Jackson threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 176-yard rushing performance from Alvin Kamara.
Friday, November 13
College Football: Michigan beats Ohio State for first time since 2011
The Michigan Wolverines beat the Ohio State Buckeyes 45-23 on Friday night in a huge rivalry game. Blake Corum rushed for 243 yards and two touchdowns, while J.J. McCarthy threw for 263 yards and four touchdowns.
Saturday, November 14
NBA: Bucks beat Heat to improve to 9-0
The Milwaukee Bucks improved to 9-0 on the season with a 113-104 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 28 points, 17 rebounds, and five assists.
NFL: Eagles remain undefeated with win over Colts
The Philadelphia Eagles remained undefeated on the season with a 17-16 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday night. Jalen Hurts threw for 190 yards and a touchdown, while Miles Sanders rushed for 143 yards.
College Football: Georgia beats Tennessee to clinch SEC East
The Georgia Bulldogs clinched the SEC East title with a 27-13 victory over the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday night. Stetson Bennett threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns, while Kendall Milton rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown.
