Guangzhou – October 19, 2026 -- Outdoor brand KAILAS is now title sponsor of the Freeride World Tour (FWT) China Series for 2026/27, with four FWT Qualifier events planned at Jikepulin Ski Resort in Hemu, Altay, Xinjiang.

Two competition windows are set for Xinjiang

The qualifiers run December 9–15, 2026, and February 26–March 3, 2027. The series aims to connect Chinese riders with the international freeride competition pathway. Freeride skiing takes place on natural, ungroomed terrain, where athletes assess snow conditions and choose their own lines.

KAILAS founder Zhong Sir announced the sponsorship on October 14 at BEYOND THE GATE | KAILAS SNOW SEASON OPENING NIGHT in Guangzhou. The deal upgrades the brand's partnership with the series from the previous season.

Indianapolis – October 19, 2026 -- Frozen pipes can turn into a $30,000 problem, and an Indianapolis-area plumber says homeowners should prepare before freezing weather arrives.

Complete Comfort Heating, Air and Plumbing cites State Farm's latest figures on winter insurance claims for frozen pipes and water damage. The average payout exceeded $30,000 when flooring, drywall and personal property claims were included.

A pre-winter inspection can catch cracks and corrosion early

Owner Kenneth Hale recommends a professional plumbing inspection before temperatures drop. Finding small cracks or corrosion early gives homeowners time to schedule repairs and "avoid an unexpected winter emergency," he said.

Orem, Utah – October 19, 2026 -- Bucked Up, which the company calls the #1 pre-workout in the U.S., is now sold at Target for the first time, with 15 products in about 1,848 stores nationwide and on Target.com. Shoppers will find it in the sporting goods section, next to the gear.

A 2016 startup is now a $450 million brand

Bucked Up launched in 2016 with labels that disclose every ingredient and every dose. According to the company, it is now a $450 million brand with more than 100,000 retail locations. The formulas and labels are the same ones sold elsewhere. Assortment varies by store.

Erin Bettner, the brand's Chief Marketing Officer, said Target lets Bucked Up bring its no-shortcuts standard to millions of shoppers where they already buy fitness gear.

The lineup covers pre-workout, creatine and protein

Three pre-workouts anchor the range:

Miami – October 19, 2026 -- Miami shoppers can now get luxury and contemporary fashion delivered to their door the same day through InstaMall, a new app available on iOS and Android.

The app offers real-time inventory from more than 80 brands across Miami's five premier retail clusters. The lineup includes Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Ganni, Coach, Diesel, Reformation, Aritzia, Cult Gaia and Prada. InstaMall plans to add more brands in the coming weeks and seasons.

An AI Stylist responds to preferences in real time

Inside the app, an AI Stylist works as a shopping assistant. Customers can use it to get product recommendations, build outfits, ask questions and discover new styles.

A virtual try-on feature lets shoppers see select items on themselves before they buy.

United States – October 19, 2026 -- Fans of "Jeff Lewis Live" can keep tuning in weekdays on Radio Andy (Ch. 101): Jeff Lewis and SiriusXM have agreed to terms on another two years of the show.

The deal landed one day before the contract ran out

Lewis broke the news on the show itself. He said the two sides came to terms at 2:50 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on the day before the announcement. His previous contract ended on October 16, the day he shared the news.

Lewis described the outcome as a compromise and said both sides are "a little bit bruised." The source gives no financial details or other terms.

Where to hear the show

"Jeff Lewis Live" airs weekdays on Radio Andy, Channel 101 on satellite radios, and streams on the SiriusXM app. The app also carries the full episode in which Lewis made the announcement.

United States – October 19, 2026 -- Fans can follow No. 2 Notre Dame against No. 8 BYU live on SiriusXM at 12pm ET on Saturday, October 16, in the car or on the SiriusXM app.

Both teams arrive undefeated

The Fighting Irish and the Cougars meet as unbeaten teams, and SiriusXM carries every snap of the game.

Each team has its own broadcast channel

Listeners choose which team's call to follow. The Notre Dame broadcast is on Ch. 82 in the car and in the app. The BYU broadcast is on Ch. 166 in the car and Ch. 992 in the app.

SiriusXM covers more of the 2026 season

Throughout the 2026 college football season, SiriusXM offers live play-by-play of games featuring teams from the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC, plus other conferences. Notre Dame, Army, Navy and HBCU football are also on the schedule. The latest game listings are on SiriusXM's college football page.

Knoxville – October 19, 2026 -- No. 6 Alabama and No. 14 Tennessee meet Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 3:30pm ET, and SiriusXM will carry the game live in cars and on its app.

Three broadcasts, one rivalry game

The Third Saturday in October rivalry returns to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Listeners can choose the Alabama, Tennessee, or national broadcast to follow the matchup.

Cleveland – October 19, 2026 -- Fans can hear the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays battle for the American League pennant on SiriusXM channels 205, 206 and 80, in the car or on the SiriusXM app. The winner of the best-of-seven 2026 American League Championship Series advances to the 2026 World Series.

Three channels carry every ALCS game

Guardians fans can tune to channel 205, while Rays fans can pick channel 206. Channel 80 carries the national broadcast. Every MLB postseason game is available live on SiriusXM.

Game 5 starts Sunday, October 18, at 5:08 p.m. ET

The series continues with Game 5 on Sunday afternoon, with the same three channels in use.

Game 6 follows Monday, October 19, at 8:08 p.m. ET

Monday night’s game carries the Guardians feed on 205, the Rays feed on 206 and the national call on 80.

Phoenix – October 19, 2026 -- NASCAR fans can hear every lap of the Freeway Insurance 500 live on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90), with the green flag dropping Sunday, October 18, at 2pm ET at Phoenix Raceway.

Listen on car radios and in the SiriusXM app

Coverage of the NASCAR Cup Series race runs on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Channel 90. Listeners can tune in on car radios or through the SiriusXM app.

Race details at a glance

• Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
• Time: 2pm ET
• Race: Freeway Insurance 500
• Track: Phoenix Raceway
• Channel: SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90)

Three drivers get their own channels

Fans who want to follow one driver through the whole race can pick from three dedicated Driver Channels:

• Kyle Larson (#5): Ch. 997
• Denny Hamlin (#11): Ch. 998
• Ryan Blaney (#12): Ch. 999

United States – October 19, 2026 -- Fans can hear live radio coverage of every 2026 Sunday Night Football game on SiriusXM, through the SiriusXM app or on SiriusXM NFL Radio (Ch. 88).

The app carries all 32 team broadcasts

The SiriusXM app runs on phones, smart speakers and other connected devices at home. It offers 32 NFL team channels, each carrying the official radio broadcast for one team. Every game also gets a pre-game and post-game show, so listeners can follow their own team's announcers all season.

All 32 team channels are also available in vehicles with SiriusXM's 360L radios. The on-air broadcast schedule lists the satellite channel number for each game.

Flexible scheduling applies from Week 5

Sunday Night Football games beginning in Week 5 are subject to the NFL's flexible scheduling procedures. The Week 18 matchup will be set based on playoff implications.