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Daily 10 Answers - October 14, 2026

Daily 10 answers for October 14, 2026, with spoiler-gated answer keys and puzzle notes from stored AddictingSports data.

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October 14, 2026 has 20 published Daily 10 answers for Mixed and UFC.

The question mix leaned on Fresh.Daily Research, Ufc.Fighter Height, Ufc.Bout Winner categories, based on the stored puzzle data.

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Mixed

  1. In the NBA All‑Star Game’s untimed ‘target score’ finish (the Elam Ending) introduced in 2020, what fixed number was added to the leading team’s three‑quarter total to set the final target score as a tribute to Kobe Bryant? 24 Fresh.Daily Research · Scope: NBA All‑Star Game format announced Jan. 2020 — Final Target Score = leading team’s cumulative score after three quarters plus 24 (honoring Kobe Bryant’s No. 24). Source: NBA.com — FAQ: 2020 NBA All‑Star Game Format
  2. Which NFL team's fans are best known for waving the "Terrible Towel," a rally towel created by broadcaster Myron Cope and first used during the 1975 playoff game? Pittsburgh Steelers Fresh.Daily Research · The Terrible Towel was created by longtime Steelers broadcaster Myron Cope for the 1975 playoff game; it has since become an enduring rally symbol of Steelers Nation. Source: Terrible Towel | Pittsburgh Steelers
  3. Which NFL team ended the New England Patriots' bid for a perfect season by defeating them 17–14 in Super Bowl XLII? (Scope: Super Bowl XLII, Feb. 3, 2008 — 2007 NFL season) New York Giants Fresh.Daily Research · In Super Bowl XLII (Feb. 3, 2008) the New York Giants upset the previously undefeated New England Patriots, winning 17–14 and spoiling New England’s bid for a perfect season; the game featured Eli Manning’s late 83‑yard drive and David Tyree’s famed "Helmet Catch." Source: NFL — Giants postseason capsule / Super Bowl XLII
  4. What geometric term is used for the painted area behind NHL nets that limits where goaltenders may legally play the puck behind the goal line? Trapezoid Fresh.Daily Research · Scope: NHL rule (adopted league-wide for 2005–06). Goaltenders may play the puck behind the goal line only inside the painted trapezoid; playing outside it results in a minor penalty for delay of game. Source: Ice hockey rink — Wikipedia
  5. In regular-season NHL games (since the 2015–16 change), how many skaters per team take the ice during the sudden‑death overtime period before a shootout? Three skaters per side Fresh.Daily Research · Regular-season overtime in the NHL is a five-minute sudden-death period played three‑on‑three (three skaters plus a goaltender per team); the 3-on-3 format was implemented starting in the 2015–16 season to reduce games decided by the shootout. Source: National Hockey League Official Rules 2025–26 (NHL)
  6. Which player holds the Premier League’s all-time goalscoring record with 260 goals (scope: Premier League regular‑season goals)? Alan Shearer Fresh.Daily Research · Alan Shearer scored 260 Premier League goals across his spells with Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United and is listed by the Premier League as the competition’s all‑time leading goalscorer (regular‑season goals). Source: Alan Shearer — Premier League Hall of Fame (PremierLeague.com)
  7. What branded name does the NHL/ESPN use for the special night when all 32 NHL teams play in staggered starts with whip‑around coverage (the Oct. 13, 2026 presentation)? NHL Frozen Frenzy Fresh.Daily Research · Scope: NHL/ESPN national television promotion for Oct. 13, 2026 — a one‑night event when all 32 teams play with staggered starts and whip‑around studio coverage. ESPN’s press materials and the NHL national-TV schedule identify the event by this branded name. Source: ESPN Press Room — ESPN’s NHL Frozen Frenzy returns Tuesday for fourth consecutive season
  8. Which Texas quarterback scored the game‑winning touchdown on fourth down with 19 seconds remaining to secure the Longhorns’ victory over USC in the 2006 Rose Bowl (BCS National Championship)? Vince Young Fresh.Daily Research · Vince Young — Texas’ starting quarterback in the 2006 Rose Bowl (Jan. 4, 2006) — led the final drive and scrambled for the fourth‑down, game‑winning touchdown with 19 seconds left to give Texas a 41–38 win over USC for the BCS national title. Source: ESPN — A look back at the Texas–USC 2006 Rose Bowl
  9. In the infamous "Malice at the Palace" brawl on November 19, 2004 (Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons), which Indiana Pacers player climbed into the spectator stands and attacked a fan after having a drink thrown at him? Ron Artest Fresh.Daily Research · Scope: Regular‑season NBA game, Nov. 19, 2004, The Palace of Auburn Hills — the Pacers–Pistons melee commonly called the "Malice at the Palace." The question asks which Pacers player entered the stands and confronted a spectator after a thrown drink; that player is listed verbatim as the correct choice. Source: Washington Post — "NBA players, fans fight" (Nov. 20, 2004)
  10. Which Manchester United substitute poked in the stoppage‑time winning goal that completed the club's 1998–99 treble in the UEFA Champions League final? Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Fresh.Daily Research · Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reacted to a corner in the 93rd minute to score the winner at the Camp Nou after Teddy Sheringham had levelled in stoppage time, giving Manchester United a 2–1 win over Bayern Munich and completing the 1998–99 treble. ([manutd.com](https://www.manutd.com/en/club/history/history-by-decade/1990-1999?utm_source=openai)) Source: Manchester United — History by Decade: 1990–1999

UFC

  1. Which of these fighters is listed by UFCStats at 6' 1"? Mike Malott Ufc.Fighter Height · Mike Malott: 185.4 cm tall. Source: UFCStats
  2. Who defeated Rose Namajunas at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi? Erin Blanchfield Ufc.Bout Winner · Erin Blanchfield won by U-DEC in round 5. Source: UFCStats
  3. In what year was Armen Petrosyan born? 1990 Ufc.Fighter Birth Year · UFCStats lists Armen Petrosyan's birth date as 1990-11-03. Source: UFCStats
  4. According to UFCStats, which of these fighters is listed with a 75-inch reach? Court McGee Ufc.Fighter Reach · Court McGee: 190.5 cm reach. Source: UFCStats
  5. Who defeated Vince Morales at UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates? Colby Thicknesse Ufc.Bout Winner · Colby Thicknesse won by U-DEC in round 3. Source: UFCStats
  6. In what year was Zach Reese born? 1994 Ufc.Fighter Birth Year · UFCStats lists Zach Reese's birth date as 1994-03-24. Source: UFCStats
  7. What stance does UFCStats list for Blood Diamond? Switch Ufc.Fighter Stance · Blood Diamond is listed as Switch. Source: UFCStats
  8. Which of these fighters is listed by UFCStats at 5' 7"? Aljamain Sterling Ufc.Fighter Height · Aljamain Sterling: 170.2 cm tall. Source: UFCStats
  9. According to UFCStats, which of these fighters is listed with a 64-inch reach? Angela Hill Ufc.Fighter Reach · Angela Hill: 162.6 cm reach. Source: UFCStats
  10. What stance does UFCStats list for Michael Oliveira? Orthodox Ufc.Fighter Stance · Michael Oliveira is listed as Orthodox. Source: UFCStats