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The belts, week of Apr 27

Apr 27 – May 3, 2026

9 title changes across the belt network and 24 pro belt games this week. Get this as a weekly email · RSS · every belt right now →

Changed hands

NRL
Penrith Panthers beat Manly Sea Eagles 18–16 and took the NRL belt
May 3, 2026
MLB
Houston Astros beat Boston Red Sox 6–3 and took the MLB belt
May 2, 2026
MLB
Boston Red Sox beat Houston Astros 3–1 and took the MLB belt
May 1, 2026
UFL
Columbus Aviators beat Houston Gamblers 24–17 and took the UFL belt
May 1, 2026
MLB
Houston Astros beat Baltimore Orioles 11–5 and took the MLB belt
Apr 30, 2026
NBA
Detroit Pistons beat Orlando Magic 116–109 and took the NBA belt
Apr 29, 2026
NWSL
Portland Thorns FC beat San Diego Wave FC 2–0 and took the NWSL belt
Apr 29, 2026
MLB
Baltimore Orioles beat Houston Astros 5–3 and took the MLB belt
Apr 28, 2026
NHL
Vegas Golden Knights beat Utah Mammoth 5–4 and took the NHL belt
Apr 27, 2026

Closest calls

Date	Defense
Apr 29, 2026	NHL Vegas Golden Knights held off Utah Mammoth 5–4 (OT)	Game →
May 2, 2026	La Liga FC Barcelona held off CA Osasuna 2–1	Game →
May 3, 2026	MLB Houston Astros held off Boston Red Sox 3–1	Game →
May 3, 2026	NWSL Portland Thorns FC held off Chicago Stars FC 2–0	Game →
May 3, 2026	Premier League AFC Bournemouth held off Crystal Palace 3–0	Game →

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