Sports
Scores, in plain words
Today's games, in plain words. A line names the visiting team, then the home team, then the score, then a sentence: still to come, on now, or over. Times are Eastern. The numbers come from the public ESPN scoreboard. This page does not play video.
NFL
National Football League
Two teams of eleven move the ball toward the other end. A touchdown is six points. Four quarters, then the higher score wins.
Still to play
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints
It has not started. Today, at 8:15 p.m. Eastern.
At Caesars Superdome.
Already finished
Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers
Detroit Lions 26Carolina Panthers 32
The game is over. Carolina Panthers won, 32 to 26.
At Bank of America Stadium.
Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders
Kansas City Chiefs 30Las Vegas Raiders 27
The game is over. Kansas City Chiefs won, 30 to 27.
At Allegiant Stadium.
Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers
Denver Broncos 14San Francisco 49ers 24
The game is over. San Francisco 49ers won, 24 to 14.
At Levi's Stadium.
Los Angeles Chargers at Seattle Seahawks
Los Angeles Chargers 23Seattle Seahawks 30
The game is over. Seattle Seahawks won, 30 to 23.
At Lumen Field.
Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings
Miami Dolphins 10Minnesota Vikings 15
The game is over. Minnesota Vikings won, 15 to 10.
At U.S. Bank Stadium.
New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills
New England Patriots 29Buffalo Bills 26
The game is over. New England Patriots won, 29 to 26.
At Highmark Stadium.
New York Jets at Chicago Bears
New York Jets 12Chicago Bears 23
The game is over. Chicago Bears won, 23 to 12.
At Soldier Field.
Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals
Jacksonville Jaguars 22Cincinnati Bengals 17
The game is over. Jacksonville Jaguars won, 22 to 17.
At Paycor Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants
Arizona Cardinals 24New York Giants 36
The game is over. New York Giants won, 36 to 24.
At MetLife Stadium.
Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles
Los Angeles Rams 24Philadelphia Eagles 20
The game is over. Los Angeles Rams won, 24 to 20.
At Lincoln Financial Field.
Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Green Bay Packers 17Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14
The game is over. Green Bay Packers won, 17 to 14.
At Raymond James Stadium.
Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens
Tennessee Titans 18Baltimore Ravens 24
The game is over. Baltimore Ravens won, 24 to 18.
At M&T Bank Stadium.
Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans
Dallas Cowboys 34Houston Texans 30
The game is over. Dallas Cowboys won, 34 to 30.
At Reliant Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts at Washington Commanders
Indianapolis Colts 30Washington Commanders 13
The game is over. Indianapolis Colts won, 30 to 13.
At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers 24Cleveland Browns 27
The game is over. Cleveland Browns won, 27 to 24.
At Huntington Bank Field.
Public scoreboard for this league.
NBA
National Basketball Association
Five a side. A close shot is two points, a long shot is three, and a free throw is one. Four quarters.
Still to play
Memphis Grizzlies at Atlanta Hawks
It has not started. Today, at 7 p.m. Eastern.
At State Farm Arena.
Phoenix Suns at Detroit Pistons
It has not started. Today, at 7 p.m. Eastern.
At Little Caesars Arena.
New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers
It has not started. Today, at 7 p.m. Eastern.
At Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Milwaukee Bucks
It has not started. Today, at 8 p.m. Eastern.
At Fiserv Forum.
Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
It has not started. Today, at 10 p.m. Eastern.
At Golden 1 Center.
Public scoreboard for this league.
MLB
Major League Baseball
One team pitches and the other hits. A runner who reaches home plate scores one. Nine innings, and more if it is tied.
Still to play
Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians
It has not started. Today, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
At Progressive Field.
New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays
It has not started. Today, at 8 p.m. Eastern.
At Tropicana Field.
Public scoreboard for this league.
NHL
National Hockey League
Six a side, counting the goalie, try to put the puck in the net. A goal is one. Three periods, then overtime if it is tied.
Still to play
Philadelphia Flyers at Tampa Bay Lightning
It has not started. Today, at 7 p.m. Eastern.
At Benchmark International Arena.
Ottawa Senators at Boston Bruins
It has not started. Today, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
At TD Garden.
Winnipeg Jets at Pittsburgh Penguins
It has not started. Today, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
At PPG Paints Arena.
San Jose Sharks at Dallas Stars
It has not started. Today, at 8 p.m. Eastern.
At American Airlines Center.
Public scoreboard for this league.
Premier League
Premier League
Eleven a side in England's Premier League. A goal is one. Two halves, and a draw is a normal result.
Still to play
Leeds United at Arsenal
It has not started. Saturday, October 10, at 7:30 a.m. Eastern.
At Emirates Stadium.
Brentford at Aston Villa
It has not started. Saturday, October 10, at 10 a.m. Eastern.
At Villa Park.
AFC Bournemouth at Chelsea
It has not started. Saturday, October 10, at 10 a.m. Eastern.
At Stamford Bridge.
Fulham at Ipswich Town
It has not started. Saturday, October 10, at 10 a.m. Eastern.
At Portman Road.
Brighton & Hove Albion at Sunderland
It has not started. Saturday, October 10, at 10 a.m. Eastern.
At Stadium of Light.
Tottenham Hotspur at Manchester United
It has not started. Saturday, October 10, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern.
At Old Trafford.
Public scoreboard for this league.
The longer version
The sports explainers walk through the rules, the history, and the records. This page stays with the games in front of you.
Scores from the public ESPN scoreboard. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited under each picture.