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Daily 10 answers for October 24, 2026, with spoiler-gated answer keys and puzzle notes from stored AddictingSports data.

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October 24, 2026 has 20 published Daily 10 answers for Mixed and UFC.

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  1. The Montreal Canadiens' nickname 'the Habs' is a shortened form of which French term referring to early francophone settlers? Les Habitants Fresh.Daily Research · The nickname 'Habs' is an anglicized abbreviation of 'Les Habitants,' a historical term for French‑Canadian settlers; NHL.com explicitly states the nickname is short for 'Les Habitants.' Source: NHL.com — NHL team nicknames explained
  2. Which costumed, food‑themed in‑game race is held during the middle of the sixth inning at the Milwaukee Brewers' home games? Famous Racing Sausages Fresh.Daily Research · The Brewers' live mascot event features costumed sausage characters (originally the Bratwurst, Polish and Italian; later joined by additional sausages) who sprint across the field in the middle of the sixth inning at American Family Field as part of the team’s long‑running in‑game tradition. ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/brewers-sausage-race-history?msockid=34aa7f40cde866da31b66982cc3a6785&utm_source=openai)) Source: Famous Racing Sausages | Milwaukee Brewers
  3. Which finishing-format — first used in the NBA All‑Star Game in 2020 — ends the fourth quarter by turning off the game clock and having teams play to a target score equal to the leading team's total after three quarters plus 24? Elam Ending Fresh.Daily Research · The NBA adopted a version of the Elam Ending for the 2020 All‑Star Game (played February 16, 2020): the fourth quarter was untimed and the teams played to a target score set as the leading team’s cumulative score after three quarters plus 24 (a tribute to Kobe Bryant). Source: CBS News — NBA All‑Star Game: Rules for the Kobe Bryant tribute game explained
  4. Which New York Rangers goaltender became the first in franchise history to be credited with a goal when he capped a 5–1 home‑opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning on October 1, 2026? Igor Shesterkin Fresh.Daily Research · Igor Shesterkin scored the final empty‑net tally in the Rangers' 5–1 home opener on Oct. 1, 2026, becoming the first goaltender credited with a goal in franchise history. Source: Shesterkin's goal caps Rangers 5-1 win over Lightning — Forever Blueshirts
  5. Which player set the NBA single-game scoring record by scoring 100 points on March 2, 1962? Wilt Chamberlain Fresh.Daily Research · Chamberlain scored 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169–147 win over the New York Knicks on March 2, 1962 — the NBA single-game scoring record (regular season). Source: Warriors vs Knicks Box Score — March 2, 1962 | Basketball-Reference.com
  6. Which NHL player set the single-season record for most goals, scoring 92 during the 1981–82 season? Wayne Gretzky Fresh.Daily Research · Wayne Gretzky scored an NHL-record 92 goals for the Edmonton Oilers in the 1981–82 regular season — the most goals by any player in a single NHL season. Source: NHL.com — Wayne Gretzky: 100 Greatest NHL Players
  7. Which quarterback engineered the 25‑point comeback and threw for a then‑Super Bowl‑record 466 passing yards in the New England Patriots’ overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI (February 5, 2017)? Tom Brady Fresh.Daily Research · On February 5, 2017, Tom Brady completed 43 of 62 passes for 466 yards and two touchdowns as the New England Patriots erased a 28–3 deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons 34–28 in overtime — the largest comeback in Super Bowl history. Source: Super Bowl LI — Wikipedia
  8. Which New York Giants receiver pinned the ball to his helmet on a 32-yard third‑down catch late in Super Bowl XLII (Feb. 3, 2008), a play that kept the Giants' game‑winning drive alive? David Tyree Fresh.Daily Research · On Feb. 3, 2008, Eli Manning completed a 32‑yard pass to David Tyree, who leapt and secured the ball by pinning it against his helmet while Patriots safety Rodney Harrison pulled him down; that third‑down reception sustained the Giants’ final drive that ended with Plaxico Burress’s game‑winning touchdown in New York’s 17–14 upset of the then‑undefeated Patriots. ([nfl.com](https://www.nfl.com/news/helmet-catch-will-forever-define-tyree-s-career-09000d5d826529c8)) Source: Helmet catch will forever define Tyree's career — NFL.com (AP)
  9. Which player became the first African to win the men's Ballon d'Or, receiving the award in 1995? George Weah Fresh.Daily Research · George Weah won the 1995 Ballon d'Or — the first time the award went to a player from Africa — and also claimed the 1995 FIFA World Player of the Year award that same year. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Weah?utm_source=openai)) Source: George Weah — Wikipedia
  10. Which Philadelphia arena is traditionally nicknamed the "Cathedral of College Basketball"? The Palestra Fresh.Daily Research · The Palestra, on the University of Pennsylvania campus, is widely referred to by that nickname and is one of the sport’s most historic college venues. Source: Penn Athletics — Palestra bio

UFC

  1. What stance does UFCStats list for Brunno Ferreira? Orthodox Ufc.Fighter Stance · Brunno Ferreira is listed as Orthodox. Source: UFCStats
  2. Which country does ESPN list as Jon Jones's nationality? USA Ufc.Fighter Nationality · Jon Jones is listed as USA. Source: UFCStats
  3. In what year was Steven Nguyen born? 1993 Ufc.Fighter Birth Year · UFCStats lists Steven Nguyen's birth date as 1993-05-19. Source: UFCStats
  4. Who defeated Timmy Cuamba at UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira? Lucas Almeida Ufc.Bout Winner · Lucas Almeida won by U-DEC in round 3. Source: UFCStats
  5. Which country does ESPN list as Cory McKenna's nationality? Wales Ufc.Fighter Nationality · Cory McKenna is listed as Wales. Source: UFCStats
  6. According to UFCStats, which of these fighters is listed with a 66-inch reach? Kayla Harrison Ufc.Fighter Reach · Kayla Harrison: 167.6 cm reach. Source: UFCStats
  7. Which of these fighters is listed by UFCStats at 5' 8"? Angel Pacheco Ufc.Fighter Height · Angel Pacheco: 172.7 cm tall. Source: UFCStats
  8. How many career wins does UFCStats list for Rafa Garcia? 19 Ufc.Fighter Record · Rafa Garcia's listed record is 19-5-0. Source: UFCStats
  9. Who defeated Julien Leblanc at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott? Robert Valentin Ufc.Bout Winner · Robert Valentin won by SUB in round 1. Source: UFCStats
  10. Which of these fighters is listed by UFCStats at 5' 8"? John Makdessi Ufc.Fighter Height · John Makdessi: 172.7 cm tall. Source: UFCStats