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Daily 10 answers for October 17, 2026, with spoiler-gated answer keys and puzzle notes from stored AddictingSports data.

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October 17, 2026 has 20 published Daily 10 answers for Mixed and UFC.

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

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  1. Which player intercepted Russell Wilson’s pass at the goal line with 20 seconds remaining, sealing the New England Patriots’ victory in Super Bowl XLIX? Malcolm Butler Fresh.Daily Research · Super Bowl XLIX (Feb. 1, 2015): With Seattle at New England’s 1‑yard line and 20 seconds left, Malcolm Butler stepped in front of the intended target and intercepted Russell Wilson’s pass, preserving a 28–24 Patriots win. Source: NFL.com — Butler's late INT lifts Patriots to fourth Super Bowl title
  2. Which Liverpool forward opened his Liverpool goal account for the club by scoring a Champions League hat‑trick in the 6–3 win over LASK? Bradley Barcola Fresh.Daily Research · Scope: UEFA Champions League group‑stage match (LASK v Liverpool), match reported 14 October 2026; the player recorded his first Liverpool goals in a three‑goal performance (hat‑trick). Source: Liverpool FC — Barcola hat‑trick match report
  3. Which quarterback was the first Black quarterback to both start and win a Super Bowl, earning Super Bowl XXII MVP after Washington's 42–10 victory over Denver? Doug Williams Fresh.Daily Research · In Super Bowl XXII (Jan. 31, 1988) Doug Williams started for Washington, threw for 340 yards and four touchdowns, was named game MVP and became the first Black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl. Source: Pro Football Hall of Fame — Doug Williams
  4. Which arena hosted UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs Malott on October 17, 2026? Rogers Place Fresh.Daily Research · UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs Malott took place Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta; the event was listed on the UFC event page and streamed on Paramount+. Source: UFC — UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs Malott (event page)
  5. Which Cavaliers guard buried the go-ahead three-pointer with 53 seconds remaining in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals, helping Cleveland complete the comeback from a 3–1 series deficit? Kyrie Irving Fresh.Daily Research · In Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals (June 19, 2016) the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors were tied late; Kyrie Irving hit a three-pointer over Stephen Curry with 53 seconds left to put Cleveland ahead 92–89, a decisive basket in the Cavs’ 93–89 title win (the first Finals comeback from down 3–1). Source: NBA — Memorable Game 7s (Game 7 Information Guide)
  6. Which club completed one of the Premier League’s most famous underdog stories by winning the 2015–16 title after being quoted at 5,000–1 preseason odds? Leicester City Fresh.Daily Research · Leicester City were confirmed as 2015–16 Premier League champions on 2 May 2016 after a season in which bookmakers had given them 5,000–1 odds before the campaign began. Source: Leicester City: Facts & figures behind Premier League title win - BBC Sport
  7. Which stadium staged the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final in which Diego Maradona scored both the 'Hand of God' and the 'Goal of the Century'? Estadio Azteca Fresh.Daily Research · Match: Argentina vs England — Quarter-final, 22 June 1986. Diego Maradona scored the controversial 'Hand of God' goal and, minutes later, the 'Goal of the Century' at this Mexico City venue, a performance widely credited with defining how fans remember the tournament. Source: FIFA — Diego Maradona spurs Argentina past England at Mexico 1986
  8. Which former NHL coach and Emmy-winning ESPN broadcaster left broadcasting in 2008 to take over the Tampa Bay Lightning — a head-coaching stint that ended after just 16 games? Barry Melrose Fresh.Daily Research · Barry Melrose left his ESPN broadcasting role in 2008 to coach the Tampa Bay Lightning; the club dismissed him after 16 games, making the short-lived return to coaching a defining turn in his career. Source: Barry Melrose, coach, Emmy-winning broadcaster for ESPN, dies at 70 — NHL.com
  9. Under current NCAA Division I rules, how many full athletic scholarships ("counters") may a men's basketball program award? 13 Fresh.Daily Research · Division I men’s basketball is a head‑count sport; the NCAA limits the total number of scholarship 'counters' (full grants‑in‑aid) a program may have to 13. Source: NCAA Legislative Services Database (LSDBi) — Proposal View
  10. Which NHL team became the first eighth-seeded team to win the Stanley Cup, accomplishing the feat in the 2012 playoffs? Los Angeles Kings Fresh.Daily Research · Scope: NHL Stanley Cup — 2012 playoffs. The Los Angeles Kings, seeded 8th in the Western Conference, won the 2012 Stanley Cup, becoming the first No. 8 seed in NHL history to win the Cup. Source: 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs — Wikipedia

UFC

  1. Who defeated Yohan Lainesse at UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis? Sam Patterson Ufc.Bout Winner · Sam Patterson won by SUB in round 1. Source: UFCStats
  2. According to UFCStats, which of these fighters is listed with a 70-inch reach? Jose Aldo Ufc.Fighter Reach · Jose Aldo: 177.8 cm reach. Source: UFCStats
  3. Which of these fighters is listed by UFCStats at 6' 5"? Trey Waters Ufc.Fighter Height · Trey Waters: 195.6 cm tall. Source: UFCStats
  4. How many career wins does UFCStats list for Stephen Thompson? 17 Ufc.Fighter Record · Stephen Thompson's listed record is 17-9-1. Source: UFCStats
  5. According to UFCStats, which of these fighters is listed with a 72-inch reach? Jakub Wiklacz Ufc.Fighter Reach · Jakub Wiklacz: 182.9 cm reach. Source: UFCStats
  6. How many career wins does UFCStats list for Malcolm Gordon? 14 Ufc.Fighter Record · Malcolm Gordon's listed record is 14-8-0. Source: UFCStats
  7. Who defeated Cody Gibson at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov? Abdul Hussein Ufc.Bout Winner · Abdul Hussein won by SUB in round 3. Source: UFCStats
  8. In what year was Mackenzie Stiller born? 1999 Ufc.Fighter Birth Year · UFCStats lists Mackenzie Stiller's birth date as 1999-07-15. Source: UFCStats
  9. Which country does ESPN list as Tyrell Fortune's nationality? USA Ufc.Fighter Nationality · Tyrell Fortune is listed as USA. Source: UFCStats
  10. Which of these fighters is listed by UFCStats at 5' 6"? Mayra Bueno Silva Ufc.Fighter Height · Mayra Bueno Silva: 167.6 cm tall. Source: UFCStats