Tonight’s sports highlights include Merritt Oilers vs. Watonga in their final high school football game, OKC Thunder’s first loss of the season to Denver, and a big AFC North showdown between the Ravens and Bengals on Thursday Night Football. Tune in for all the details on Aaron Kauk’s Skinny on Sports!

The November 7th edition of Skinny on Sports covers the start of high school basketball season with big wins for Hammon and Leedey girls, plus close finishes in the boys' games. Due to rain, the Merritt Oilers' football game against Watonga has been moved to Thursday night. Oklahoma City Thunder continues their historic 7-0 start with a game tonight in Denver. Additionally, the first college football playoff rankings are out, with Oregon, Ohio State, Georgia, and Miami leading the pack.

Elk City’s football team faces a must-win game against Bridge Creek tonight to keep their playoff hopes alive. A win ties them with Bridge Creek for the final playoff spot, while a loss ends their postseason chances. Other local matchups include Elgin vs. Clinton and Merritt traveling to Crescent. In college football, the Oklahoma Sooners are set to face Maine, aiming to snap a three-game losing streak, and Oklahoma State will play Arizona State for Homecoming. The OKC Thunder also continue their season with games against Portland and the LA Clippers, hoping to maintain their undefeated status in the Western Conference. Tune in to the Skinny on Sports report with Aaron Kauk for all the latest updates.

The New York Yankees staved off elimination in the World Series with a dramatic home victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, forcing a Game 5. Freddie Freeman made history by hitting his sixth consecutive home run in the series, setting a new record. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe hit a grand slam, putting the Yankees ahead and marking the team's first World Series grand slam since 1998. The series now stands at 3-1 in favor of the Dodgers, with Yankees ace Gerrit Cole set to start in Game 5 as the Yankees fight to keep their championship hopes alive.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are kicking off their highly anticipated 2024 season.

In Week 7 of the NFL, notable victories included Denver crushing New Orleans 33-10 and Buffalo dominating Tennessee 34-10. Green Bay narrowly defeated Houston, while Washington dismantled Carolina 40-7. The week's action set the stage for exciting playoff implications. The NBA season starts tonight with a historic doubleheader. Boston Celtics, the reigning champs, will face off against the New York Knicks in the season opener. The second game will be monumental as LeBron James and Bronny James take the court together for the first time, leading the Los Angeles Lakers against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to begin their season on Thursday.