Ovechkin Farewell Begins, Falcons Run Over Saints

Oct 6, 2026

Ovechkin Farewell Begins, Falcons Run Over Saints

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Show notes

Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Monday across the NHL, NFL, MLB playoffs, NBA and tennis , beginning with one of hockey’s biggest stars announcing the final chapter of his career. Chris Horwedel breaks down Alex Ovechkin announcing that he will retire after the season , ending a 22-year NHL career that has included the league’s all-time goals record, a Stanley Cup and an era-defining run with the Washington Capitals. On Monday Night Football, Atlanta beats New Orleans 45-24 behind five rushing touchdowns from Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson Jr. Michael Penix Jr. provides an efficient passing performance as the Falcons earn their second straight road win. NFL roster news includes Seattle reportedly signing Joe Mixon , Pittsburgh adding Sean Murphy-Bunting and Tyreek Hill continuing discussions with multiple contenders as he works toward a return. In October baseball, Chicago and Tampa Bay both take 2-0 ALDS leads . The White Sox move within one victory of their first ALCS appearance since 2005, while four Yankees errors help Tampa Bay push New York to the brink of elimination. The NBA brings uncertainty around Karl-Anthony Towns and the defending champion Knicks , with extension talks appearing far apart as New York balances Towns’ value against long-term roster flexibility. The episode closes with a bizarre tennis ending in Beijing, where Daniil Medvedev is disqualified from the China Open semifinal after striking a spectator with a ball, sending Novak Djokovic into the final.

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