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Daily 10 answers for September 16, 2026, with spoiler-gated answer keys and puzzle notes from stored AddictingSports data.

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September 16, 2026 has 20 published Daily 10 answers for Mixed and UFC.

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  1. Which broadcast network became the first since 2015 to deliver at least 25 million viewers for both the NFL Kickoff Game and the Sunday Night Football opener during the 2026 season? NBC Sports Fresh.Daily Research · NBC Sports' press release (published Sept. 15, 2026) states that the network's NFL Kickoff Game and Sunday Night Football opener each averaged at least 25 million viewers — the first time both topped 25 million since 2015. Source: NBC Sports press release — NBC Sports delivers 25+ million viewers for both NFL Kickoff Game and Sunday Night Football opener for first time since 2015
  2. Which Toronto Blue Jays pitcher carried a perfect game into the sixth inning (5 1/3 innings) before giving up four runs in a 6–5 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sept. 15, 2026? Jose Soriano Fresh.Daily Research · Scope: regular-season game on September 15, 2026. The correct choice is the Blue Jays starter who had a perfect game through 5 1/3 innings and then surrendered four runs in the loss; this performance was widely reported as a near‑perfect start that unraveled late. Source: CityNews — Blue Jays fall to Tigers after Soriano's near‑perfect start
  3. Which fighter announced he was vacating the UFC heavyweight championship on Sept. 14–15, 2026 after revealing a setback in his recovery from multiple eye surgeries? Tom Aspinall Fresh.Daily Research · Scope: news reports published Sept. 15, 2026 describing an official announcement that the fighter would vacate the UFC heavyweight title due to a recovery setback from eye surgeries. Source: Matt Brown argues Tom Aspinall vacating heavyweight title creates more problems than it solves (Yahoo/ATT)
  4. Which of the following names describes the hockey tradition in which fans throw stuffed animals onto the ice after the home team scores its first goal? Teddy Bear Toss Fresh.Daily Research · Scope: a widely practised hockey community/giving tradition (observed by junior, AHL, and other professional clubs — including teams affiliated with NHL franchises) where supporters toss stuffed toys onto the ice after the home team’s first goal; the items are collected for local charities. Source: Teddy bear toss — Wikipedia
  5. Which NBA franchise did Commissioner Adam Silver say it would be "a failure" for the league to allow to leave its city (remarks made Sept. 15, 2026)? Portland Trail Blazers Fresh.Daily Research · Adam Silver said on Sept. 15, 2026 that he would “see it as a failure” if the Trail Blazers were not able to remain in Portland, Oregon. ([opb.org](https://www.opb.org/article/2026/09/15/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-blazers-portland-failure/?utm_source=openai)) Source: OPB — "Adam Silver would consider it a ‘failure’ if NBA lets Blazers leave Portland"
  6. Which American League franchise became the third club (among franchises established since 1900) to record 10,000 franchise wins — a milestone reached with an Aug. 15, 2026 victory over the San Diego Padres? Cleveland Guardians Fresh.Daily Research · Scope: regular‑season franchise wins; applies to American League clubs established since 1900. The milestone was reached on August 15, 2026 in a win over the San Diego Padres. Source: 2026 Major League Baseball season — Wikipedia
  7. Which Anaheim Ducks player did the team announce would have his No. 15 jersey retired on Jan. 30? Ryan Getzlaf Fresh.Daily Research · The Anaheim Ducks announced they will retire Ryan Getzlaf’s No. 15 on Jan. 30 (announcement published by NHL.com). Source: Getzlaf to have No. 15 retired by Ducks on Jan. 30 | NHL.com
  8. Which NBA team’s fanbase popularized the ‘We Believe’ slogan and famously rallied behind the 2006–07 squad that upset the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks in the 2007 first round? (Scope: team nickname/slogan; event: 2007 NBA Playoffs.) Golden State Warriors Fresh.Daily Research · The 'We Believe' slogan became a rallying cry for the Golden State Warriors during their 2006–07 season and is linked to that team's first-round upset of the Dallas Mavericks in the 2007 NBA Playoffs; the phrase has endured as part of the franchise’s community identity. Source: NBA — 'We Believe' 10th anniversary
  9. In the NBA’s 2026 All‑Star Game, the league replaced the traditional East‑vs‑West format with a U.S. vs. World round‑robin. How many teams competed in that round‑robin tournament? Three teams Fresh.Daily Research · Scope: 2026 NBA All‑Star Game (played Feb. 15, 2026). The format used two separate U.S. teams and one international 'World' team in a round‑robin set of short games. Source: 2026 NBA All‑Star Game to feature new U.S. vs. World competition — NBA.com
  10. Which national team's supporters are commonly known as the 'Tartan Army'? Scotland Fresh.Daily Research · Nickname applies to the organized supporters of the Scotland national football team; scope: national-team supporters (not club-level). Source: Tartan Army — Wikipedia

UFC

  1. Who defeated Anthony Hernandez at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues? Gregory Rodrigues Ufc.Bout Winner · Gregory Rodrigues won by U-DEC in round 5. Source: UFCStats
  2. What stance does UFCStats list for Eryk Anders? Southpaw Ufc.Fighter Stance · Eryk Anders is listed as Southpaw. Source: UFCStats
  3. Which of these fighters is listed by UFCStats at 5' 5"? Lauren Murphy Ufc.Fighter Height · Lauren Murphy: 165.1 cm tall. Source: UFCStats
  4. In what year was Kyoji Horiguchi born? 1990 Ufc.Fighter Birth Year · UFCStats lists Kyoji Horiguchi's birth date as 1990-10-12. Source: UFCStats
  5. Which country does ESPN list as Chelsea Chandler's nationality? USA Ufc.Fighter Nationality · Chelsea Chandler is listed as USA. Source: UFCStats
  6. Which country does ESPN list as Amir Albazi's nationality? Iraq Ufc.Fighter Nationality · Amir Albazi is listed as Iraq. Source: UFCStats
  7. According to UFCStats, which of these fighters is listed with a 76-inch reach? Louie Sutherland Ufc.Fighter Reach · Louie Sutherland: 193 cm reach. Source: UFCStats
  8. What stance does UFCStats list for Kevin Holland? Orthodox Ufc.Fighter Stance · Kevin Holland is listed as Orthodox. Source: UFCStats
  9. In what year was Rani Yahya born? 1984 Ufc.Fighter Birth Year · UFCStats lists Rani Yahya's birth date as 1984-09-12. Source: UFCStats
  10. Which of these fighters is listed by UFCStats at 5' 4"? Kai Kara-France Ufc.Fighter Height · Kai Kara-France: 162.6 cm tall. Source: UFCStats