ESPN Cleveland Sports Daily - October 21, 2025 - presented by CHI Memorial

Blue Jays Headed to the World Series

The Toronto Blue Jays are American League champions after a thrilling 4–3 victory over the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 last night. Toronto punched its ticket to the World Series, where they’ll meet the National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Game 1 is set for Friday night.

Monday Night Football Results

The Detroit Lions continued their strong season with a 24–9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the late game, the Seattle Seahawks topped the Houston Texans 27–19.

NBA Returns to NBC

Basketball fans are in for a treat as the NBA returns to NBC for the first time in 23 years. The season tips off tonight with a doubleheader — the Houston Rockets visit the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Golden State Warriors taking on the Los Angeles Lakers at 10 p.m.

High School Spotlight

In a dramatic finish, Rhea County’s JV football team kicked a game-winning field goal with just 9.5 seconds remaining to defeat the Bears 23–21. It was the final JV matchup of the season, ending the year on a high note for the Golden Eagles.