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Daily 10 Answers - October 21, 2026

Daily 10 answers for October 21, 2026, with spoiler-gated answer keys and puzzle notes from stored AddictingSports data.

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October 21, 2026 has 20 published Daily 10 answers for Mixed and UFC.

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

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Mixed

  1. Which Green Bay Packers player first started the Lambeau Leap by jumping into the stands after scoring a touchdown on December 26, 1993? LeRoy Butler Fresh.Daily Research · LeRoy Butler is credited with creating the Lambeau Leap after returning a fumble for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Raiders at Lambeau Field on December 26, 1993. Source: Sporting News — Lambeau Leap origin, explained
  2. Which organization issued the clarification to the VAR protocol allowing reviews of clear attacking-team offences committed before the ball was in play at a corner or free kick (a change signalled for use at the 2026 FIFA World Cup)? The International Football Association Board (IFAB) Fresh.Daily Research · IFAB approved a clarification to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) protocol for use at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to allow review of clear attacking-team offences committed before the ball is in play at corners or free kicks when they directly affect a goal, penalty or disciplinary sanction. Source: The IFAB clarifies VAR protocol for attacking-team offences before the ball is in
  3. Which national association provisionally suspended the 41‑year‑old forward after he walked out of their training camp during the October 2026 international window? Portuguese Football Federation (Portugal) Fresh.Daily Research · The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) opened disciplinary proceedings and imposed a preventive suspension after Cristiano Ronaldo left the national‑team training camp during the October 2026 international window; the action was reported by major outlets in October 2026. Source: Euronews — Cristiano Ronaldo suspended by Portuguese FA for leaving training camp
  4. Which Syracuse running back became the first African‑American to win the Heisman Trophy after the 1961 season? Ernie Davis Fresh.Daily Research · Ernie Davis (Syracuse) won the Heisman Trophy for the 1961 season, becoming the first African‑American recipient (award announced December 6, 1961). Source: Heisman — Ernie Davis
  5. Which Major League ballpark is known for its 322-foot 'Water Spectacular' fountain display that runs beyond the outfield and was opened as the largest privately funded fountain system? Kauffman Stadium Fresh.Daily Research · Kauffman Stadium’s signature feature is the 322-foot-wide 'Water Spectacular' fountain display beyond the outfield, long cited as the park’s most recognizable element. Source: Kauffman Stadium Guide: Capacity, Seating Chart, Parking, and more | MLB.com
  6. Which NBA franchise raised a championship banner at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 20, 2026 — the team's first banner-raising there since 1973? New York Knicks Fresh.Daily Research · The NBA's 2026-27 schedule release and NBC's Tip‑Off promotion both state that the defending champions were to receive rings and raise a championship banner at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 20, 2026 — the first such banner for the club at MSG since 1973. Source: Complete 2026-27 NBA Schedule Release presented by Ticketmaster (NBA.com)
  7. Which NBA team is famed for the 'White Hot' playoff tradition that encourages fans to wear all white to home playoff games? Miami Heat Fresh.Daily Research · The Miami Heat's long-running 'White Hot' playoff campaign encourages HEAT fans to turn the arena white by wearing all-white clothing at home playoff games; the theme dates back to the franchise's mid-2000s playoff era and has been used repeatedly since. Source: The Story Behind White Hot — Miami Heat (NBA.com)
  8. Which Neil Diamond song is played as the Fenway Park eighth‑inning singalong during Boston Red Sox home games? Sweet Caroline Fresh.Daily Research · Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” has been adopted as the Fenway Park singalong and is played in the middle of the eighth inning at Red Sox home games; Diamond famously came to Fenway and sang the song live on April 20, 2013 following the Boston Marathon bombing. ([history.com](https://www.history.com/articles/sweet-caroline-song-sports-neil-diamond?utm_source=openai)) Source: Neil Diamond | Boston Red Sox (MLB.com)
  9. Which NHL goaltender was the first to be credited with a goal after an opponent accidentally put the puck into his empty net on Nov. 28, 1979? Billy Smith Fresh.Daily Research · Billy Smith of the New York Islanders was credited with the first NHL goaltender goal on Nov. 28, 1979, when Colorado defenseman Rob Ramage's pass went into his own empty net; Smith had been the last Islanders player to touch the puck. Source: Shesterkin latest NHL goalie with a goal — NHL.com
  10. Which Denver venue hosted the UFC’s first event, held on November 12, 1993? McNichols Sports Arena Fresh.Daily Research · The inaugural UFC event (billed as UFC 1: The Beginning) took place at this indoor arena in Denver, chosen partly because Colorado then lacked an athletic commission. Source: UFC 1 | The Beginning — UFC.com

UFC

  1. Which of these fighters is listed by UFCStats at 6' 4"? Alex Pereira Ufc.Fighter Height · Alex Pereira: 193 cm tall. Source: UFCStats
  2. In what year was David Martinez born? 1998 Ufc.Fighter Birth Year · UFCStats lists David Martinez's birth date as 1998-08-03. Source: UFCStats
  3. Which Denver venue hosted the UFC’s first event, held on November 12, 1993? McNichols Sports Arena Fresh.Daily Research · The inaugural UFC event (billed as UFC 1: The Beginning) took place at this indoor arena in Denver, chosen partly because Colorado then lacked an athletic commission. Source: UFC 1 | The Beginning — UFC.com
  4. According to UFCStats, which of these fighters is listed with a 71-inch reach? Maheshate Ufc.Fighter Reach · Maheshate: 180.3 cm reach. Source: UFCStats
  5. What stance does UFCStats list for Justin Gaethje? Orthodox Ufc.Fighter Stance · Justin Gaethje is listed as Orthodox. Source: UFCStats
  6. How many career wins does UFCStats list for Herbert Burns? 11 Ufc.Fighter Record · Herbert Burns's listed record is 11-6-0. Source: UFCStats
  7. Who defeated Shayilan Nuerdanbieke at UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira? Melquizael Costa Ufc.Bout Winner · Melquizael Costa won by SUB in round 3. Source: UFCStats
  8. Which of these fighters is listed by UFCStats at 5' 9"? Yadier del Valle Ufc.Fighter Height · Yadier del Valle: 175.3 cm tall. Source: UFCStats
  9. In what year was Khaos Williams born? 1994 Ufc.Fighter Birth Year · UFCStats lists Khaos Williams's birth date as 1994-03-30. Source: UFCStats
  10. Who defeated Brandon Moreno at UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2? Tatsuro Taira Ufc.Bout Winner · Tatsuro Taira won by KO/TKO in round 2. Source: UFCStats