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Sports No. 02 · Oct. 28, 2026 · Read the issue

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The Colts deal Nelson and Buckner.

93 claims in the draft, each tested by a second agent against the page it cites, on Oct. 28, 2026. 87 held; 6 did not and were fixed or cut before this went out.

87 confirmed 5 wrong, fixed or cut 1 unsupported, fixed or cut
  1. 01
    dek

    Indianapolis traded Quenton Nelson to Seattle ... on Tuesday

    The page says “October 27: Indianapolis traded G Quenton Nelson to Seattle”

    Wikipedia (2026 NFL season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  2. 02
    dek

    and DeForest Buckner to San Francisco on Tuesday

    The page says “October 27: Indianapolis traded DT DeForest Buckner to San Francisco”

    Wikipedia (2026 NFL season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  3. 03
    dek

    for 2027 draft picks

    The page says “Indianapolis traded G Quenton Nelson to Seattle in exchange for a 2027 third-round selection and a 2028 fifth-round selection”

    Wikipedia (2026 NFL season), at the passage · whole page

    wrong
  4. 04
    dek

    Three West teams are 4–0 in the NBA

    The page says “Standings as of Oct. 27: Houston 4-0, Oklahoma City 4-0, Memphis 4-0”

    Wikipedia (2026–27 NBA season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  5. 05
    dek

    Miami holds No. 1 in college football

    The page says “AP Poll Week 8 (October 25): 1. Miami (FL) (7–0)”

    Wikipedia (FBS rankings), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  6. 06
    dek

    the World Series goes to Game 5

    The page says “Game 5: October 28, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT, Tropicana Field; Milwaukee leads 3–1”

    Wikipedia (2026 World Series), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  7. 07
    summary

    The Colts traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner for 2027 picks

    The page says “in exchange for a 2027 third-round selection and a 2028 fifth-round selection”

    Wikipedia (2026 NFL season), at the passage · whole page

    wrong
  8. 08
    summary

    Houston, Oklahoma City and Memphis are 4–0

    The page says “Houston Rockets 4 0; Oklahoma City Thunder 4 0; Memphis Grizzlies 4 0”

    Wikipedia (2026–27 NBA season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  9. 09
    summary

    the Rays forced World Series Game 5

    The page says “Game 4: Tampa Bay Rays 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3 (12 innings) ... Milwaukee leads 3–1”

    Wikipedia (2026 World Series), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  10. 10
    art svg / art alt (Nelson locker)

    NELSON locker holds a '2027 RD 3' card, labelled TO SEATTLE

    The page says “in exchange for a 2027 third-round selection and a 2028 fifth-round selection”

    Wikipedia (2026 NFL season), at the passage · whole page

    wrong
  11. 11
    art svg / art alt (Buckner locker)

    BUCKNER locker holds a '2027 RD 4' card, labelled TO SAN FRANCISCO

    The page says “Indianapolis traded DT DeForest Buckner to San Francisco in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round selection”

    Wikipedia (2026 NFL season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  12. 12
    The story

    Two veterans out, two 2027 picks in.

    The page says “2027 third-round selection and a 2028 fifth-round selection (Nelson); 2027 fourth-round selection (Buckner)”

    Wikipedia (2026 NFL season), at the passage · whole page

    wrong
  13. 13
    The story

    Indianapolis traded guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle

    The page says “Indianapolis traded G Quenton Nelson to Seattle”

    Wikipedia (2026 NFL season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  14. 14
    The story

    [Nelson to Seattle] for a 2027 third-round pick

    The page says “in exchange for a 2027 third-round selection and a 2028 fifth-round selection”

    Wikipedia (2026 NFL season), at the passage · whole page

    wrong
  15. 15
    The story

    and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to San Francisco for a 2027 fourth-round pick

    The page says “Indianapolis traded DT DeForest Buckner to San Francisco in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round selection”

    Wikipedia (2026 NFL season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  16. 16
    The story

    on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to the transactions list on Wikipedia's 2026 NFL season page

    The page says “October 27 trades listed in the transactions section”

    Wikipedia (2026 NFL season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  17. 17
    The story

    The Colts are 2–5

    The page says “7 | October 25 | at Minnesota Vikings | L 10–16 | 2–5”

    Wikipedia (Colts season)

    confirmed
  18. 18
    The story

    Their latest game, a 16–10 loss at Minnesota on Sunday, Oct. 25

    The page says “Week 7: October 25 ... at Minnesota Vikings – Colts 10, Vikings 16”

    Wikipedia (Colts season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  19. 19
    The story

    Their season page calls Nelson a longtime Colt and notes that Buckner is going back to San Francisco

    The page says “DeForest Buckner left Indianapolis to go back to San Francisco, and longtime Colt Quenton Nelson left to go to the Seahawks”

    Wikipedia (Colts season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  20. 20
    The story

    San Francisco is 6–1

    The page says “Week 7: October 25 at Atlanta Falcons, L 20–29, 6–1”

    Wikipedia (49ers season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  21. 21
    The story

    and has a bye this week

    The page says “Week 8: Bye”

    Wikipedia (49ers season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  22. 22
    The story

    Seattle is 4–3

    The page says “Week 7 ... W 20–3 ... 4–3”

    Wikipedia (Seahawks season)

    confirmed
  23. 23
    The story

    after beating Kansas City 20–3 on Sunday, Oct. 25

    The page says “October 25 | 5:20 p.m. | Kansas City Chiefs | W 20–3”

    Wikipedia (Seahawks season)

    confirmed
  24. 24
    The story

    and hosts Chicago on Monday, Nov. 2, at 8:15 p.m. ET

    The page says “Time (PT) ... 8 | November 2 | 5:15 p.m. | Chicago Bears | Lumen Field | ESPN (5:15 p.m. PT = 8:15 p.m. ET, same calendar day)”

    Wikipedia (Seahawks season)

    confirmed
  25. 25
    The story

    Minnesota at 6–0, first place on the line in Pittsburgh

    The page says “Cleveland and Pittsburgh both 5-2 ... Week 8 vs Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium; Vikings 6–0”

    Wikipedia (Steelers season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  26. 26
    The story

    The Vikings beat the Colts after trailing 10–6 at halftime

    The page says “Halftime: Vikings 6, Colts 10; Final: Vikings 16, Colts 10”

    Wikipedia (Vikings season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  27. 27
    The story

    and are 6–0

    The page says “Vikings' record after: 6–0”

    Wikipedia (Vikings season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  28. 28
    The story

    They play at Detroit, which is 4–2, on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m. ET

    The page says “Week 8 at Detroit Lions, November 1, 12:00 p.m. Central (= 1 p.m. ET); 2026 NFL season standings: Detroit 4-2”

    Wikipedia (Vikings season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  29. 29
    The story

    Earlier that Sunday

    The page says “Game box: 2:30 p.m. CET/9:30 a.m. EDT (Colts-Vikings kicked off at 1:00 p.m. EDT per the Colts page)”

    Wikipedia (Steelers season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  30. 30
    The story

    in the first NFL regular-season game played in France

    The page says “the first regular season game in France ... played on October 25, 2026”

    Wikipedia (NFL International Series), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  31. 31
    The story

    Pittsburgh beat New Orleans 16–10 at the Stade de France in Paris

    The page says “Steelers 16, Saints 10; Stade de France, Paris, France”

    Wikipedia (Steelers season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  32. 32
    The story

    before 78,488

    The page says “Attendance: 78,488”

    Wikipedia (Steelers season)

    confirmed
  33. 33
    The story

    Chris Boswell kicked three field goals

    The page says “Chris Boswell field goals (28, 47, and 39 yards)”

    Wikipedia (Steelers season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  34. 34
    The story

    Aaron Rodgers threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Darnell Washington

    The page says “Aaron Rodgers' 4-yard touchdown pass to Darnell Washington in the second quarter”

    Wikipedia (Steelers season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  35. 35
    The story

    The win leaves the Steelers level with Cleveland at 5–2 atop the AFC North in the standings after Week 7

    The page says “AFC North: Pittsburgh and Cleveland both held 5-2 records”

    Wikipedia (2026 NFL season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  36. 36
    The story

    They host the Browns at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m. ET

    The page says “Week 8 vs Cleveland Browns, November 1, 1:00 p.m. EST, Acrisure Stadium”

    Wikipedia (Steelers season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  37. 37
    The story

    Three West teams are 4–0, and Portland is 3–0

    The page says “Houston 4-0, Oklahoma City 4-0, Memphis 4-0, Portland 3-0 (as of Oct. 27)”

    Wikipedia (2026–27 NBA season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  38. 38
    The story

    Three Western Conference teams are 4–0 after Monday, Oct. 26

    The page says “Western Conference: Houston 4 0, Oklahoma City 4 0, Memphis 4 0”

    Wikipedia (2026–27 NBA season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  39. 39
    The story

    Houston beat Atlanta 120–110 at home

    The page says “Oct 26 vs Atlanta: W 120–110 (Final)”

    Wikipedia (Rockets season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  40. 40
    The story

    with Alperen Şengün scoring 29

    The page says “Oct 26 vs Atlanta ... Alperen Şengün 29 pts”

    Wikipedia (Rockets season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  41. 41
    The story

    Oklahoma City beat Phoenix 125–114 at home

    The page says “Oct 26 Phoenix: W 125–114 ... Paycom Center (4–0)”

    Wikipedia (Thunder season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  42. 42
    The story

    led by Ajay Mitchell's 30 points

    The page says “Ajay Mitchell (30)”

    Wikipedia (Thunder season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  43. 43
    The story

    Memphis won 110–105 at Utah

    The page says “Game 4 - October 26 @ Utah Jazz: W 110–105 at Delta Center. Record: 4-0”

    Wikipedia (Grizzlies season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  44. 44
    The story

    Portland is unbeaten too, at 3–0 after winning 136–129 at the Lakers on Tuesday, Oct. 27

    The page says “Oct. 27 @ L.A. Lakers: W 136–129 at Crypto.com Arena, Record 3–0”

    Wikipedia (Trail Blazers season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  45. 45
    The story

    All four results are final in each team's game log on Wikipedia

    The page says “Game logs show completed W results with records (Rockets Oct 26 marked Final; Thunder, Grizzlies and Blazers rows show W scores and updated records)”

    Wikipedia (Rockets season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  46. 46
    The story

    Ty Jerome was named Western Conference Player of the Week for Oct. 20–25

    The page says “Week of October 20–25: Western Conference: Ty Jerome (Memphis Grizzlies) (1/1)”

    Wikipedia (2026–27 NBA season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  47. 47
    The story

    On Monday [Jerome was named]

    Wikipedia (2026–27 NBA season)

    unsupported
  48. 48
    The story

    with Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey the East's

    The page says “Eastern Conference: Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers) (1/1)”

    Wikipedia (2026–27 NBA season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  49. 49
    The story

    Memphis also has the West's first Player of the Week

    The page says “First listed week (October 20–25): Western Conference: Ty Jerome (Memphis Grizzlies)”

    Wikipedia (2026–27 NBA season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  50. 50
    The story

    Jerome led the Grizzlies in scoring in each of their first three

    The page says “High points: Ty Jerome (45) / Ty Jerome (28) / Ty Jerome (31) in games 1-3”

    Wikipedia (Grizzlies season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  51. 51
    The story

    with 45 points against Utah on Oct. 21

    The page says “Game 1 - October 21 vs Utah Jazz ... High points: Ty Jerome (45)”

    Wikipedia (Grizzlies season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  52. 52
    The story

    28 at Golden State

    The page says “Game 2 - October 23 @ Golden State Warriors ... Ty Jerome (28)”

    Wikipedia (Grizzlies season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  53. 53
    The story

    and 31 at Sacramento

    The page says “Game 3 - October 25 @ Sacramento Kings ... Ty Jerome (31)”

    Wikipedia (Grizzlies season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  54. 54
    The story

    In Monday's rematch at Utah, Cedric Coward led them with 16

    The page says “Game 4 - October 26 @ Utah Jazz ... High points: Cedric Coward (16)”

    Wikipedia (Grizzlies season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  55. 55
    The story

    Thursday, Oct. 29, when Memphis, at 4–0, plays at Portland, at 3–0

    The page says “Game 5 - October 29 @ Portland Trail Blazers, Moda Center (scheduled)”

    Wikipedia (Grizzlies season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  56. 56
    The story

    neither plays before then

    The page says “Portland: Oct. 27 @ L.A. Lakers, then Oct. 29 vs Memphis; Memphis: Oct. 26 @ Utah, then Oct. 29 @ Portland”

    Wikipedia (Trail Blazers season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  57. 57
    The story

    The Thunder visit the Rockets on Saturday, Oct. 31

    The page says “Oct 31 @ Houston: Scheduled at Toyota Center”

    Wikipedia (Thunder season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  58. 58
    The story

    Oklahoma City plays at Dallas tonight

    The page says “Oct 28 @ Dallas: Scheduled at American Airlines Center”

    Wikipedia (Thunder season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  59. 59
    The story

    Houston plays at Milwaukee tonight and at Dallas on Friday

    The page says “Oct 28 @ Milwaukee: Fiserv Forum – Scheduled; Oct 30 @ Dallas: American Airlines Center – Scheduled”

    Wikipedia (Rockets season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  60. 60
    The story

    Saturday is a meeting of unbeaten teams only if Houston wins twice more and Oklahoma City once

    The page says “Houston has two games (Oct 28, Oct 30) and Oklahoma City one (Oct 28) before Oct 31 (arithmetic from the game logs)”

    Wikipedia (Rockets season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  61. 61
    The story

    Three or four games is a small sample, and the opponents so far differ

    The page says “OKC: San Antonio, Denver, LA Clippers, Phoenix; Houston: Dallas, San Antonio, Atlanta x2; Memphis: Utah x2, Golden State, Sacramento; Portland: Phoenix, Sacramento, LA Lakers”

    Wikipedia (Thunder season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  62. 62
    The story

    Miami holds No. 1, BYU slides to eighth

    The page says “October 24 - Ranked No. 2 - Lost 31–39 (2OT) at UCF; October 31 - Ranked No. 8”

    Wikipedia (BYU season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  63. 63
    The story

    The weekend's results, from Saturday, Oct. 24

    The page says “Saturday October 24, 2026”

    Wikipedia (UCF season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  64. 64
    The story

    Miami is 7–0

    The page says “Record: 7–0 (5–0 ACC)”

    Wikipedia (Miami season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  65. 65
    The story

    and No. 1 in the AP poll dated Oct. 25

    The page says “AP Poll Week 8 (October 25): 1. Miami (FL) (7–0)”

    Wikipedia (FBS rankings), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  66. 66
    The story

    after beating Pittsburgh 52–23 at home

    The page says “October 24 | 12:00 p.m. | Pittsburgh | No. 1 | Hard Rock Stadium | ESPN | W 52–23”

    Wikipedia (Miami season)

    confirmed
  67. 67
    The story

    Ohio State, idle that weekend

    The page says “October 24: no game listed (bye); games played Oct 17 and next Oct 31”

    Wikipedia (Ohio State season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  68. 68
    The story

    is No. 2 at 6–1

    The page says “AP Poll Week 8 (October 25): 2. Ohio State (6–1); Ohio State infobox: 6–1 (4–0 Big Ten)”

    Wikipedia (FBS rankings), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  69. 69
    The story

    The No. 2 Cougars lost 39–31 in double overtime at UCF

    The page says “October 24 - at UCF - Rank: No. 2 - Result: L 31–39 2OT”

    Wikipedia (BYU season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  70. 70
    The story

    UCF quarterback Keyone Jenkins threw three touchdown passes and ran for another

    The page says “Quarterback Keyone Jenkins threw three touchdown passes, and ran for a touchdown”

    Wikipedia (UCF season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  71. 71
    The story

    BYU, now 6–1

    The page says “Overall Record: 6–1 (3–1 Big 12)”

    Wikipedia (BYU season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  72. 72
    The story

    fell to No. 8

    The page says “AP Poll Week 8 (October 25): 8. BYU (6–1); BYU schedule shows No. 8 for Oct. 31”

    Wikipedia (FBS rankings), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  73. 73
    The story

    and plays Arizona State on Saturday

    The page says “October 31 - vs. Arizona State - LaVell Edwards Stadium”

    Wikipedia (BYU season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  74. 74
    The story

    Miami plays at North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC

    The page says “October 31 | 7:30 p.m. [EDT] | at North Carolina | No. 1 | Kenan Stadium | ABC”

    Wikipedia (Miami season)

    confirmed
  75. 75
    The story

    then at Notre Dame on Nov. 7

    The page says “November 7 | 7:30 p.m. | at Notre Dame | Notre Dame Stadium | NBC”

    Wikipedia (Miami season)

    confirmed
  76. 76
    The story

    The first College Football Playoff rankings are listed for Tuesday, Nov. 3

    The page says “CFP rankings ... began with Week 10 (November 3)”

    Wikipedia (FBS rankings)

    confirmed
  77. 77
    The story

    Tampa Bay beat Milwaukee 4–3 in 12 innings in Game 4 on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Tropicana Field

    The page says “October 27, 2026 at Tropicana Field ... Tampa Bay Rays 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3 (12 innings)”

    Wikipedia (2026 World Series), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  78. 78
    The story

    after losing the first three games

    The page says “Milwaukee leads 3–1 after Game 4 (Brewers won Games 1–3)”

    Wikipedia (2026 World Series), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  79. 79
    The story

    Cooper Pratt's home run put the Brewers ahead 3–2 in the top of the 12th

    The page says “Brewers' Cooper Pratt homered to give Milwaukee a 3–2 lead”

    Wikipedia (2026 World Series), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  80. 80
    The story

    In the bottom half, Jonny DeLuca's single tied it

    The page says “The Rays tied it when Jonny DeLuca singled”

    Wikipedia (2026 World Series), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  81. 81
    The story

    and pinch hitter Ben Williamson's single to right won it

    The page says “pinch hitter Ben Williamson 'hit a single into right field to score pinch runner Nick Fortes'”

    Wikipedia (2026 World Series), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  82. 82
    The story

    Milwaukee leads 3–1

    The page says “Milwaukee leads 3–1 after Game 4”

    Wikipedia (2026 World Series), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  83. 83
    The story

    Game 5 is tonight at 8 p.m. ET in St. Petersburg

    The page says “Game 5: October 28, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT, Tropicana Field”

    Wikipedia (2026 World Series), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  84. 84
    Games that can change the picture, item 1

    Wed., Oct. 28, 8 p.m. ET: World Series Game 5, Brewers at Rays, Tropicana Field

    The page says “Milwaukee at Tampa Bay, Tropicana Field, 8:00 PM (EDT)”

    Wikipedia (2026 World Series), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  85. 85
    Games that can change the picture, item 1

    A Milwaukee win ends the series

    The page says “Milwaukee leads 3–1 (best-of-seven)”

    Wikipedia (2026 World Series), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  86. 86
    Games that can change the picture, item 2

    Wed., Oct. 28: Thunder at Mavericks; Rockets at Bucks; tip times not listed

    The page says “Oct 28 @ Dallas (Thunder); Oct 28 @ Milwaukee (Rockets), scheduled, no time given in the fetched logs”

    Wikipedia (Thunder season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  87. 87
    Games that can change the picture, item 3

    Thu., Oct. 29: Grizzlies at Trail Blazers, at Moda Center; Memphis 4–0, Portland 3–0

    The page says “Oct. 29 vs Memphis: Scheduled at Moda Center”

    Wikipedia (Trail Blazers season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  88. 88
    Games that can change the picture, item 4

    Sat., Oct. 31: Thunder at Rockets; Miami at North Carolina 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC

    The page says “Oct 31 vs Oklahoma City, Toyota Center (Rockets log); October 31 | 7:30 p.m. [EDT] | at North Carolina | ABC”

    Wikipedia (Miami season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  89. 89
    Games that can change the picture, item 5

    Sun., Nov. 1, 1 p.m. ET: Browns at Steelers; Vikings at Lions

    The page says “November 1, 1:00 p.m. EST vs Cleveland; Vikings: November 1 at Detroit, 12:00 p.m. Central”

    Wikipedia (Steelers season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  90. 90
    Games that can change the picture, item 6

    Tue., Nov. 3: First CFP rankings

    The page says “CFP rankings ... began with Week 10 (November 3)”

    Wikipedia (FBS rankings)

    confirmed
  91. 91
    Go to the record, item 1

    2026 NFL season page has the Oct. 27 trades with draft-pick terms and the standings after Week 7

    The page says “October 27 trades with selections; Week 7 standings”

    Wikipedia (2026 NFL season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  92. 92
    Go to the record, item 2

    Grizzlies season page has game-by-game results, including Jerome's scoring run

    The page says “Game log rows Oct 21–26 with Ty Jerome 45/28/31”

    Wikipedia (Grizzlies season), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  93. 93
    Go to the record, item 3

    2026 World Series page has the Game 4 line score and the remaining schedule

    The page says “Game 4 section (Rays 4, Brewers 3, 12 innings) and Game 5 table entry”

    Wikipedia (2026 World Series), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed

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