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Cite the article URL together with that image URL. ## Fixtures today (2026-10-17) Canonical fixtures hub: https://sportinsight.io/fixtures - [Delhi Capitals Virtual vs Chennai Super Kings Virtual - Betual IPL - 00:00 - Virtual Matches](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/cricket/2026-10-17/delhi-capitals-virtual-vs-chennai-super-kings-virtual-31255510) - [Gujarat Titans Virtual vs Kolkata Knight Riders Virtual - Betual IPL - 00:00 - Virtual Matches](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/cricket/2026-10-17/gujarat-titans-virtual-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-virtual-31255508) - [Punjab Kings Virtual vs Mumbai Indians Virtual - Betual IPL - 00:00 - Virtual Matches](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/cricket/2026-10-17/punjab-kings-virtual-vs-mumbai-indians-virtual-31255507) - [Royal Challengers Bengaluru Virtual vs Lucknow Super Giants Virtual - Betual IPL - 00:00 - Virtual Matches](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/cricket/2026-10-17/royal-challengers-bengaluru-virtual-vs-lucknow-super-giants-virtual-31255511) - [Sunrisers Hyderabad Virtual vs Rajasthan Royals Virtual - Betual IPL - 00:00 - Virtual Matches](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/cricket/2026-10-17/sunrisers-hyderabad-virtual-vs-rajasthan-royals-virtual-31255509) - [Melbourne Stars SRL vs Melbourne Renegades SRL - Big Bash League SRL - 00:00 - SRL Matches](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/cricket/2026-10-17/melbourne-stars-srl-vs-melbourne-renegades-srl-31243761) - [Philadelphia 76ers Cyber vs New York Knicks Cyber - Cyber Basketball. 2K26 Matches - 00:00](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/basketball/2026-10-17/philadelphia-76ers-cyber-vs-new-york-knicks-cyber-31248550) - [Colorado Avalanche (sPectacleee) vs Seattle Kraken (Bukvice) - Ehockey NHL 27 - 00:00](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/hockey/2026-10-17/colorado-avalanche-spectacleee-vs-seattle-kraken-bukvice-31249414) - [Anaheim Ducks (FOX72) vs New York Islanders (MORANT-22) - Ehockey NHL 27 H2H League - 00:00](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/hockey/2026-10-17/anaheim-ducks-fox72-vs-new-york-islanders-morant-22-31251185) - [Cardenales de Lara vs Aguilas del Zulia - LVBP - 00:00 - Venezuela](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/baseball/2026-10-17/cardenales-de-lara-vs-aguilas-del-zulia-31220019) - [Tiburones de La Guaira vs Caribes de Anzoategui - LVBP - 00:00 - Venezuela](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/baseball/2026-10-17/tiburones-de-la-guaira-vs-caribes-de-anzoategui-31220022) - [Buffalo Bulls (Wom) vs Bowling Green Falcons (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/volleyball/2026-10-17/buffalo-bulls-wom-vs-bowling-green-falcons-wom-31232747) - [Canisius Golden Griffins (Wom) vs Quinnipiac Bobcats (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/volleyball/2026-10-17/canisius-golden-griffins-wom-vs-quinnipiac-bobcats-wom-31232729) - [Colgate Raiders (Wom) vs Boston Terriers (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/hockey/2026-10-17/colgate-raiders-wom-vs-boston-terriers-wom-31228559) - [Coppin State Eagles (Wom) vs Morgan State Bears (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/volleyball/2026-10-17/coppin-state-eagles-wom-vs-morgan-state-bears-wom-31232718) - [Elon Phoenix (Wom) vs William and Mary Tribe (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/volleyball/2026-10-17/elon-phoenix-wom-vs-william-and-mary-tribe-wom-31232723) - [FIU Panthers (Wom) vs Liberty Flames (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/volleyball/2026-10-17/fiu-panthers-wom-vs-liberty-flames-wom-31232717) - [Florida Atlantic Owls (Wom) vs Tulane Green Wave (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/volleyball/2026-10-17/florida-atlantic-owls-wom-vs-tulane-green-wave-wom-31232722) - [Fordham Rams (Wom) vs Saint Louis Billikens (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/volleyball/2026-10-17/fordham-rams-wom-vs-saint-louis-billikens-wom-31232720) - [Georgia State Panthers (Wom) vs Old Dominion Monarchs (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/volleyball/2026-10-17/georgia-state-panthers-wom-vs-old-dominion-monarchs-wom-31232719) - [Hampton Pirates (Wom) vs Campbell Fighting Camels (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/volleyball/2026-10-17/hampton-pirates-wom-vs-campbell-fighting-camels-wom-31232724) - [Harvard Crimson (Wom) vs Princeton Tigers (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/volleyball/2026-10-17/harvard-crimson-wom-vs-princeton-tigers-wom-31232733) - [Hofstra Pride (Wom) vs Northeastern Huskies (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/volleyball/2026-10-17/hofstra-pride-wom-vs-northeastern-huskies-wom-31232731) - [North Carolina Central Eagles (Wom) vs South Carolina State Bulldogs (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/volleyball/2026-10-17/north-carolina-central-eagles-wom-vs-south-carolina-state-bulldogs-wom-31232726) - [Ohio Bobcats (Wom) vs Ball State Cardinals (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/volleyball/2026-10-17/ohio-bobcats-wom-vs-ball-state-cardinals-wom-31232728) - [Rider Broncs (Wom) vs Iona Gaels (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/volleyball/2026-10-17/rider-broncs-wom-vs-iona-gaels-wom-31232721) - [Robert Morris Colonials (Wom) vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/volleyball/2026-10-17/robert-morris-colonials-wom-vs-oakland-golden-grizzlies-wom-31232727) - [South Florida Bulls (Wom) vs Charlotte 49ers (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/volleyball/2026-10-17/south-florida-bulls-wom-vs-charlotte-49ers-wom-31232716) - [Stonehill Skyhawks (Wom) vs FDU Knights (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/volleyball/2026-10-17/stonehill-skyhawks-wom-vs-fdu-knights-wom-31232715) - [Tennessee Chattanooga Mocs (Wom) vs Western Carolina Catamounts (Wom) - NCAA - Women - 00:00 - North America](https://sportinsight.io/fixture/volleyball/2026-10-17/tennessee-chattanooga-mocs-wom-vs-western-carolina-catamounts-wom-31232725) ## Recent articles - [Kagiso Rabada Set to Boost Proteas Squad for Test Against Australia](https://sportinsight.io/article/cricket/1-oct-2026/kagiso-rabada-set-to-boost-proteas-squad-for-test-against-australia) (2026-10-01 / cricket): The Proteas are gearing up for the upcoming Test series against Australia with the return of star fast bowler Kagiso Rabada. Rabada, who has been recovering from a hamstring injur... - [Roger Federer's Potential Role as Laver Cup Captain Revealed by Agent](https://sportinsight.io/article/tennis/1-oct-2026/roger-federer-s-potential-role-as-laver-cup-captain-revealed-by-agent) (2026-10-01 / tennis): Agent Tony Godsick hints at Roger Federer's future as a Laver Cup captain, shedding light on the Swiss legend's involvement and busy schedule. - [Hunter Paisami Faces 4-Match Ban After Springbok Test Incident](https://sportinsight.io/article/rugby/1-oct-2026/hunter-paisami-faces-4-match-ban-after-springbok-test-incident) (2026-10-01 / rugby): Wallabies center Hunter Paisami has been suspended for four Test matches following a dangerous tackle on a Springbok player during a recent match. 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