MLB: Game 2 of the World Series takes place tonight in San Francisco, with the Giants holding a 1-0 lead over the Tigers following an 8-3 win last night. Tigers manager Jim Leyland says there’s no reason to push the panic button trailing in the series:

Meanwhile Giants skipper Bruce Bochy said after game 1 it was important to get the game:

Madison Bumgarner pitches tonight for San Francisco, while Detroit counters with Doug Fister.

NFL: Thursday Night Football action has the Minnesota Vikings hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with coverage of the game at 7 on Newstalk 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week Wednesday after a 195 yard, two touchdown performance against Buffalo last week. The Titans return home Sunday to host Indianapolis at noon.

College Football:   An ACC game highlights the schedule this evening as Clemson plays at Wake Forest.