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Daily 10 answers for October 20, 2026, with spoiler-gated answer keys and puzzle notes from stored AddictingSports data.

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

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

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  1. Which player scored two goals — including a chipped Panenka penalty — for Real Madrid in their 4–1 La Liga win over Sevilla on Oct. 18, 2026? Kylian Mbappe Fresh.Daily Research · Kylian Mbappe scored twice in Real Madrid’s 4–1 victory over Sevilla, with his second goal a chipped Panenka penalty; the match occurred on Oct. 18, 2026. ([arabnews.com](https://www.arabnews.com/football/mbappe-hits-two-as-real-madrid-rout-sevilla-3007062)) Source: Mbappe hits two as Real Madrid rout Sevilla — Arab News (AFP)
  2. Which player became the first Black player to appear in an NHL game, making his debut for the Boston Bruins on January 18, 1958? Willie O'Ree Fresh.Daily Research · Willie O'Ree made his NHL debut for the Boston Bruins on January 18, 1958, and is recognized as the first Black player to play in the National Hockey League. Source: O'Ree, first black NHL player, to be inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame — NHL.com
  3. Which object — first tossed onto the ice by Detroit fans in 1952 to represent the eight playoff wins then required to claim the Stanley Cup — became the Red Wings’ enduring playoff tradition? An octopus Fresh.Daily Research · The practice began in 1952 when two Detroit market vendors threw an octopus onto the Olympia Stadium ice; its eight tentacles symbolized the eight victories needed to win the Stanley Cup in that era, and the gesture became a longstanding Red Wings playoff tradition. ([nhl.com](https://www.nhl.com/news/this-date-in-nhl-history-april-15-280304050?utm_source=openai)) Source: April 15: Octopus tradition begins for Red Wings — NHL.com
  4. Which of the following was NOT one of the five player health-and-safety rule violations the NFL and NFLPA emphasized in their Aug. 26, 2026 discipline order? Chop Block Fresh.Daily Research · The joint NFL/NFLPA statement (Aug. 26, 2026) specified five emphasized violations — Hip Drop Tackle; Horse Collar Tackle; Launching; Hit on a Defenseless Player; and Blindside Block — and established progressive discipline (three offenses in a category = one-game suspension). Source: NFL, NFLPA announce discipline order for violations of five emphasized health and safety rules
  5. In Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals — the contest commonly called the “Flu Game” — which player scored 38 points while battling flu-like symptoms? Michael Jordan Fresh.Daily Research · Michael Jordan recorded 38 points (along with 7 rebounds and 5 assists) in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals on June 11, 1997 — a performance played while he was ill and widely known as the "Flu Game." ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/news/history-finals-moments-jordan-flu-game-1997?sf87439844=1&utm_source=openai)) Source: Basketball-Reference — 1997-06-11 Box Score: Chicago Bulls at Utah Jazz
  6. Which Mississippi State player sank the overtime, buzzer‑beating jumper that ended UConn's record 111‑game winning streak in the 2017 NCAA women's Final Four? Morgan William Fresh.Daily Research · March 31, 2017 — Morgan William hit a last‑second pull‑up jumper in overtime to lift Mississippi State to a 66–64 win over top‑ranked UConn, snapping the Huskies' 111‑game winning streak. Source: Mississippi State Athletics — Bulldogs End No. 1 UConn's Streak; Advance To NCAA Title Game (April 1, 2017)
  7. Which club did Liverpool host at Anfield in a UEFA Champions League league‑phase match on October 20, 2026? Villarreal Fresh.Daily Research · Liverpool played Villarreal at Anfield in Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase on October 20, 2026. Source: UEFA.com — 2026/27 Champions League: All the league phase fixtures and results
  8. Which two Major League Soccer clubs contest the rivalry commonly called the "California Clásico"? LA Galaxy and San Jose Earthquakes Fresh.Daily Research · The "California Clásico" refers to the long‑running MLS rivalry between the Los Angeles Galaxy and the San Jose Earthquakes, noted for intense tifos, chants and local bragging rights. Source: California Clásico — Wikipedia (archived)
  9. Which quarterback famously guaranteed his team would win before Super Bowl III (played January 12, 1969) and then led the underdog New York Jets to a 16–7 upset of the Baltimore Colts? Joe Namath Fresh.Daily Research · Joe Namath publicly guaranteed a Jets victory days before Super Bowl III; on January 12, 1969 the underdog Jets beat the Colts 16–7 and Namath was named game's MVP. Source: NFL Record & Fact Book (Super Bowl III entry)
  10. Which two NFL teams faced each other in the postseason game at Soldier Field on December 31, 1988 that became known as the "Fog Bowl" after dense fog enveloped the stadium? Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles Fresh.Daily Research · The Dec. 31, 1988 contest was an NFC Divisional Playoff played at Soldier Field. A heavy fog rolled in during the second quarter, limiting visibility to about 15–20 yards; the Chicago Bears won the game 20–12. (Event date: December 31, 1988.) Source: NFL — The Fog Bowl (Dec. 31, 1988)

UFC

  1. Which of these fighters is listed by UFCStats at 5' 10"? Claudio Puelles Ufc.Fighter Height · Claudio Puelles: 177.8 cm tall. Source: UFCStats
  2. Which country does ESPN list as Jose Delano's nationality? Brazil Ufc.Fighter Nationality · Jose Delano is listed as Brazil. Source: UFCStats
  3. Which country does ESPN list as Arman Tsarukyan's nationality? Armenia Ufc.Fighter Nationality · Arman Tsarukyan is listed as Armenia. Source: UFCStats
  4. Who defeated Lucas Almeida at UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev? Danny Silva Ufc.Bout Winner · Danny Silva won by S-DEC in round 3. Source: UFCStats
  5. In the UFC’s matchmaking decision flow (2000s–2020s), which external body routinely exercises a binding ‘veto’—for example by issuing medical suspensions or withholding fighter licenses—that can prevent a proposed bout from happening even if the promotion and both camps agree? State or national athletic commissions Ai Researched.Matchmaker Playbook How Ufc Sets Fights · Athletic commissions administer fighter licensing and medical clearances and can impose suspensions or refuse to license a competitor; those actions can block a bout even when UFC matchmakers and fighters have agreed to it. Source: MMAFighting — Congressmen, UFC exec spar at Ali Act subcommittee hearing
  6. In what year was Jonathan Martinez born? 1994 Ufc.Fighter Birth Year · UFCStats lists Jonathan Martinez's birth date as 1994-04-20. Source: UFCStats
  7. What stance does UFCStats list for Tommy McMillen? Orthodox Ufc.Fighter Stance · Tommy McMillen is listed as Orthodox. Source: UFCStats
  8. How many career wins does UFCStats list for Michael Page? 26 Ufc.Fighter Record · Michael Page's listed record is 26-3-0. Source: UFCStats
  9. Who defeated Arnold Allen at UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett? Jean Silva Ufc.Bout Winner · Jean Silva won by U-DEC in round 3. Source: UFCStats
  10. According to UFCStats, which of these fighters is listed with a 72-inch reach? Dustin Poirier Ufc.Fighter Reach · Dustin Poirier: 182.9 cm reach. Source: UFCStats