The 2nd half of the Dallas Stars' 6-game home stand commences tonight, with their 2nd straight Tri-State Area team coming to visit, as they take on the New Jersey Devils for the NHL Lineal Championship.
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When looking at this matchup at the start of the Season, you'd think this NBA Lineal Championship game would be against two 3-0 teams. Well, the Detroit Pistons are, but the New York Knicks? They're 0-3. Talk about a Championship hangover...
Notes: The New York Giants hold the NFL Lineal Championship for the first time since 10/30/2022. The Dallas Stars defend the NHL Lineal Championship for the 3rd consecutive game. The Detroit Pistons hold the NBA Lineal Championship for the first time since 5/17/2026.
Lineal Championship Database@linealchampsdb.bsky.social · 2d agoOctober 26th, 2026 Update: #NFL: Houston Texans 21-27 New York Giants #NHL: Dallas Stars 6-3 New York Islanders #NBA: Philadelphia 76ers 93-106 Detroit Pistons
It's a battle of Early Season undefeateds in Philadelphia, as the 3-0 Philadelphia 76ers play the 2nd of a back-to-back against the 2-0 Detroit Pistons for the NBA Lineal Championship.
After a pair of 3-2 Overtime wins to start off their home stand, the Dallas Stars will look for a much easier win today as they host the New York Islanders for the NHL Lineal Championship.
Opting not to take their Bye Week after playing in London, the Houston Texans will look to ride the momentum of last week's game-winning Field Goal when they host the New York Giants for the NFL Lineal Championship.
Notes: UCF hold the NCAA Football Lineal Championship for the first time ever. The Philadelphia 76ers defend the NBA Lineal Championship for the 2nd consecutive game. Australia defend the Men's International Rugby League Lineal Championship for the 6th consecutive game.
Lineal Championship Database@linealchampsdb.bsky.social · 3d agoOctober 25th, 2026 Update: #NCAAFootball: BYU 31-39 UCF #NBA: Philadelphia 76ers 127-116 Milwaukee Bucks #Men'sInternationalRugbyLeague: Australia 36-22 Fiji
October 25th, 2026 Update: #NCAAFootball: BYU 31-39 UCF #NBA: Philadelphia 76ers 127-116 Milwaukee Bucks #Men'sInternationalRugbyLeague: Australia 36-22 Fiji
After their insane comeback against Cleveland in their home opener on Thursday, the Philadelphia 76ers will look to not only defend their home court again, but also the NBA Lineal Championship as they play host to the Milwaukee Bucks.
After taking down Notre Dame in arguably the game of the Season, BYU make the cross-country trip to Orlando and the Bounce House (yes, that's actually the stadium name) to take on UCF for the NCAA Football Lineal Championship.
Notes: The Geelong Cats defend the AFLW Lineal Championship for the 4th consecutive game. Australia defend the Women's International Rugby League Lineal Championship for the 7th consecutive game.
Lineal Championship Database@linealchampsdb.bsky.social · 4d agoOctober 24th, 2026 Update: #AFLW: Geelong Cats 64-34 Fremantle Dockers #Women'sInternationalRugbyLeague: Australia 78-0 England
October 24th, 2026 Update: #AFLW: Geelong Cats 64-34 Fremantle Dockers #Women'sInternationalRugbyLeague: Australia 78-0 England
The next AFLW Lineal Championship game will be a battle between 2 teams fighting for 2 completely different Finals hopes. The Geelong Cats are looking to keep up the (difficult) fight to finish top of the table, while the Fremantle Dockers are just looking to remain in the Top 8.
Notes: The Philadelphia 76ers defend the NBA Lineal Championship at the first time of asking. The Dallas Stars defend the NHL Lineal Championship for the 2nd consecutive game.
Lineal Championship Database@linealchampsdb.bsky.social · 5d agoOctober 23rd, 2026 Update: #NBA: Philadelphia 76ers 114-106 Cleveland Cavaliers #NHL: Dallas Stars 3-2 Winnipeg Jets
After a dramatic Overtime victory over Boston on Tuesday, the Dallas Stars welcome the Winnipeg Jets to town to face off for the NHL Lineal Championship.
It's the 1st game of what could be coined the "Lebron James Series" for this Season as his new team, the Philadelphia 76ers, takes on his 1st (and technically 3rd) team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, for the NBA Lineal Championship.
October 22nd, 2026 Update: #Women'sT20ICricket: Australia 0-11 New Zealand (No Result) Australia retain the Women's T20I Cricket Lineal Championship for the 9th consecutive game.
Notes: The Philadelphia 76ers hold the NBA Lineal Championship for the first time since 12/23/2025. The Dallas Stars defend the NHL Lineal Championship at the first time of asking.
Lineal Championship Database@linealchampsdb.bsky.social · 7d agoOctober 21st, 2026 Update: #NBA: New York Knicks 100-106 Philadelphia 76ers #NHL: Dallas Stars 3-2 Boston Bruins
Coming off of their rout of the Blackhawks in Chicago, the Dallas Stars are back at home, beginning a 6-game home stand with an NHL Lineal Championship game against the Boston Bruins.
4 months after their 1st Championship in over 50 years, the New York Knicks are back on the hardwood, beginning a new NBA Season with an NBA Lineal Championship game against the Philadelphia 76ers and their new superstar, Lebron James.
October 20th, 2026 Update: #Women'sT20ICricket: Australia 167-127 New Zealand Australia defend the Women's T20I Cricket Lineal Championship for the 8th consecutive game.
Notes: The Dallas Stars hold the NHL Lineal Championship for the first time since 10/10/2026. The Calgary Stampeders hold the CFL Lineal Championship for the first time since 7/11/2026. BYU hold the NCAA Football Lineal Championship for the first time since 9/17/2022.
Lineal Championship Database@linealchampsdb.bsky.social · last wk.October 18th, 2026 Update: #NHL: Chicago Blackhawks 0-4 Dallas Stars #CFL: BC Lions 13-32 Calgary Stampeders #NCAAFootball: Notre Dame 24-28 BYU #Women'sT20ICricket: Australia 165-162 New Zealand #NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars 31-34 Houston Texans
October 18th, 2026 Update: #NHL: Chicago Blackhawks 0-4 Dallas Stars #CFL: BC Lions 13-32 Calgary Stampeders #NCAAFootball: Notre Dame 24-28 BYU #Women'sT20ICricket: Australia 165-162 New Zealand #NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars 31-34 Houston Texans
After a walk-off Field Goal winner last week against the Eagles at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Jacksonville Jaguars head roughly 16 km Southwest to Wembley Stadium to take on the Houston Texans for the NFL Lineal Championship.
After running riot over everyone in the Women's T20 World Cup over the Summer, Australia are back playing a bilateral Series, hosting New Zealand in a 3-match Series for the Women's T20I Cricket Lineal Championship.
Forget "Catholics vs. Convicts", tonight in Provo, it's "Catholics vs. Mormons", as Notre Dame takes on their toughest opponent of the Season, BYU, in what could be the game of the Season, for the NCAA Football Lineal Championship.
Of the 3 teams that can still hold the CFL Lineal Championship in the Regular Season, only the BC Lions have assured themselves a spot in the Grey Cup Playoffs. If Calgary defeats them today, they'll have to wait for next week's games to happen before they know for certain.
