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• What We Learned From Week 3 in the N.F.L.
  In a battle of headliner quarterbacks, Tom Brady vs. Aaron Rodgers needed more co-stars; Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars look legit; and the Bills could’ve used some help with the Dolphins’ receivers.
• Welfare Scandal in Mississippi May Tarnish Brett Favre’s Legacy
  His role in the misappropriation of welfare money has infuriated people in his native Mississippi and prompted some fans to call for his removal from the Hall of Fame.
• Aaron Judge of Yankees Heads to Toronto Stuck on 60 Homers
  Aaron Judge went five games without a home run and heads to Toronto one short of Roger Maris, but the Yankees won each game and Judge “was in the middle of all of it.”
• How Ron Blomberg of the Yankees Saved Rosh Hashana in 1971
  Every year as Rosh Hashana approaches, a longtime reporter thinks back to 1971 when he was running out of time and Ron Blomberg, the Yankees’ only Jewish player, came through.
• Despite Injuries, Several Quarterbacks Play On
  The N.F.L.’s players’ union will start an inquiry after Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa hits his head, yet returns to the game.
• Thomas Morstead and Dolphins Survive Butt Punt to Beat Bills
  The butt punt seems destined to join the butt fumble in N.F.L. rear-end-related lore.
• Eliud Kipchoge Smashes His Own World Record at the Berlin Marathon
  Kipchoge ran the Berlin Marathon in a time of 2:01:09. Tigist Assefa shocked the women’s field by running her second marathon in 2:15:38, a course record.
• Rihanna to Perform at Super Bowl Halftime
  The singer’s highly anticipated return to the stage will include the first halftime show under the N.F.L.’s new sponsorship deal with Apple Music.
• Albert Pujols Is Fourth Player to 700 Home Runs
  A farewell tour turned into a showcase for Pujols, the veteran Cardinals slugger, as he joined the most exclusive of home run clubs long after many had written him off.
• Federer’s Goodbye a Reminder of the Events and Shots That Make His Legacy
  Federer kept alive a one-handed backhand, tried rushing the net on returns and helped popularize the between-the-legs shot. And with the Laver Cup, he showed that tournaments can be different, too.
• Black NFL Players Still Wear Their Hair in Locs Despite the Challenges
  N.F.L. players who wear dreadlocks risk being tackled by their hair and face helmet-fitting challenges. But they say expressing their identities and showing off their style is worth it.
• Neymar Is Still a Singular Star, but He Has More Help on Brazil
  As Brazil begins its quest for a sixth World Cup, the team’s resources run deep — though Neymar still shoulders much of the load.
• An Indiana Family Lives in a Basketball Gym (Seriously)
  Kyle and Lauren Petry made an offer on a former high school gym that had been renovated into living space. Then social media caught wind of the listing.
• Australia’s Lauren Jackson Completes Her Remarkable Comeback Story
  Lauren Jackson, a hero of Australian women’s basketball and a three-time W.N.B.A. most valuable player, has rejoined her national team after injuries knocked her out of the sport in 2014.
• The End of the $25,000 N.F.L. Rookie Dinner?
  Young athletes are expected to treat their veteran teammates to an exorbitant meal. Is it a form of team bonding — or hazing by another name?
• Greg Lee, a Key Member of Two U.C.L.A. Title-Winners, Dies at 70
  A master of the assist, he played alongside Bill Walton and Jamaal Wilkes on teams that John Wooden led to the N.C.A.A. championship in 1972 and 1973.
• Harrison Bader, Luis Severino Spark Yankees
  Numerous players have returned from the injured list, taking some of the burden off Aaron Judge’s massive shoulders.
• Runners and Cyclists Use GPS Mapping to Make Art
  Fitness apps and the power of live satellite tracking have allowed runners, cyclists and others to draw hearts, animals, birthday wishes — and even homages to Vermeer — across their local landscapes.
• Federer, Even in Defeat, Gets Fitting End to Storied Career
  Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were defeated by Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe in a tight Laver Cup match that included plenty of highlights and fond sentiments.
• Meet Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock
  Tiafoe had plenty of big moments in the U.S. Open. And Sock has won four Grand Slam doubles titles.

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• NASCAR faces questions about tires, track amid driver frustration at Texas
  After a Texas race that featured spinouts and blown tires, NASCAR must deal with frustrated drivers looking for answers, Bob Pockrass writes.
• AL MVP Race: Cases for Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani; odds, stats, predictions
  The 2022 MLB season has provided us with one of the most fascinating MVP races ever. We crunch the numbers and present the cases for Judge and Ohtani.
• College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 13 Indiana
  The Hoosiers are experienced and great up front with Trayce Jackson-Davis, good for a No. 13 preseason ranking from John Fanta.
• They're ... back? USC, Michigan, others show trickiness of a quick turnaround
  Want to get your program back on track? Some schools are providing a path, Bryan Fischer writes.
• Diamondbacks showing that return to contention might not be far off
  The D-backs are a young team having a good time and playing pretty well, too — and they might contend sooner than you think, Pedro Moura writes.
• Minnesota is the Big 10 West favorite after beating up Michigan State | The Joel Klatt Show
  Joel Klatt reacts to the Minnesota Golden Gophers beating the Michigan State Spartans in Week 4, and explains why they are the new favorite to win the Big 10 West. “Minnesota is on a magic carpet ride!”
• USC's ugly win at Oregon State: Trojans' defense shows up | The Joel Klatt Show
  Joel Klatt reacts to the USC Trojans’ win against the Oregon State Beavers, 17-14. Hear why Joel Klatt believes that the Trojans’ defense showed up big, and why the Pac-12 is a good conference.
• Oklahoma upset by Kansas State: Dillon Gabriel & Sooners' tough schedule | The Joel Klatt Show
  Joel Klatt reacts to the Kansas State Wildcats upsetting the No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners in Week 4. Joel explains why Dillon Gabriel will bounce back and looks ahead to the Sooners’ tough schedule.
• Clemson beats Wake Forest in double OT thriller: Don't panic yet | The Joel Klatt Show
  Joel Klatt reacts to the Clemson Tigers beating the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in double overtime. Hear why Joel is not concerned about Clemson after the Tigers’ new-and-improved defense and the potential of QB DJ Uiagalelei.
• Ohio State blows out Wisconsin: Buckeyes' improved defense | The Joel Klatt Show
  Joel Klatt reacts to the Ohio State Buckeyes beating the Wisconsin Badgers in Week 4, 52-21. Joel speaks on Ohio State’s impeccable offense, but more importantly, how defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has helped turn around the Buckeyes’ defense.
• Michigan struggles but beats Maryland, Blake Corum & J.J. McCarthy | The Joel Klatt Show
  Joel Klatt reacts to the Michigan Wolverines beating the Maryland Terrapins in Week 4, 34-27. Joel breaks down his expectations for Michigan, and elaborates on J.J. McCarthy and Blake Corum’s performance.
• Julio Rodriguez is out for most of the regular season: What does this mean for the Mariners? | Flippin' Bats
  Fox Sports’ Ben Verlander and Alex Curry talk about the Seattle Mariners' concerns as their rookie sensation Julio Rodriguez is placed on the 10-Day IL with a lower back strain after a dominate rookie season. They dive into the Mariners remaining schedule as the regular season is wrapping up!
• Yankees' Aaron Judge chasing history AND the triple crown: Can it be done? | Flippin' Bats
  Ben Verlander and Alex Curry talk about what New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge is doing in New York as he chases the single season home run record as well as the triple crown! Aaron Judge has been one of the best players this year but an even better player in the month of September!
• Miami Marlins or Chicago White Sox: Which team is more appealing to manage | Flippin' Bats
  Ben Verlander and Alex Curry talk about the managerial issues that the Miami Marlins and Chicago White Sox are facing. Don Mattingly is officially out of Miami after this season and the White Sox confirm that Tony La Russa will not return this season due to health reasons. The White Sox face a bigger issue as Tony La Russa still has a year left in his contract.
• Houston Astros join the 100 win club & headline this week's MLB Power Rankings | Flippin' Bats
  Ben Verlander gives us his updated MLB Power Rankings with just weeks left in the regular season. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros are still the top teams with the NY Mets, Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, NY Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and Seattle Mariners!
• Cardinals' Albert Pujols, Padres' Juan Soto & Manny Machado leadoff team of the week | Flippin' Bats
  Ben Verlander gives us his new team of the week featuring Miami Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara, New Yankees’ Aaron Judge and Oswaldo Cabrera, Brewers’ Willy Adames and Kolten Wong, and Braves’ Kenley Jansen!
• Albert Pujols reaches 700 home runs joining Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, and Babe Ruth | Flippin' Bats
  Ben Verlander and Alex Curry react to St. Louis Cardinals’ Albert Pujols hits his 699th and 700th home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers! Albert becomes the 4th player in MLB history to reach 700 career home runs, also becoming the second player in MLB history to have 3,000 hits and 700 homers joining Hank Aaron!
• Chase Elliott on tires, his Texas crash that ended his day early
  Chase Elliott on the tires, his Texas crash and his outlook for the remainder of the second round of the NASCAR playoffs:
• William Byron on why he spun Denny Hamlin under caution
  William Byron describes why he reacted under caution in tapping Denny Hamlin. He indicated he didn’t mean to spin him out:
• Scott Miller on Denny Hamlin and William Byron incident.
  NASCAR Senior Vice President Scott Miller said they will re-look at the William Byron spinning Denny Hamlin under caution to see if they should issue any penalties. He said they didn’t see it in real time as they were focused on the accident.
• Tyler Reddick wins at Texas in NASCAR race marred by tire issues, driver beef
  Tyler Reddick won a week after being eliminated, Denny Hamlin and William Byron clashed, and tire issues were plentiful at Texas, Bob Pockrass writes.
• Christopher Bell on his crash Sunday at Texas
  Christopher Bell said he had no indication they would have tire issues in Texas and his crash will now impact the way he races at Talladega.
• Denny Hamlin on his frustration with William Byron
  Denny Hamlin obviously was frustrated getting spun by William Byron under caution at Texas. What Hamlin said happened on the track under green and his thoughts on how he handles things going forward:
• Tyler Reddick: "We won. I don't know how to explain it."
  Tyler Reddick on his win at Texas.
• NFL Week 3: Broncos beat Niners, Packers top Bucs, Jags upset Chargers
  49ers-Broncos closed out Week 3 action. Earlier, Jacksonville, Miami and Indy came away with upsets. Here are the top plays!
• NFL odds Week 3: Lines, results for every game
  Here's a look at the point spread, moneylines, over/under and results for the Week 3 NFL games.
• Aaron Judge's pursuit of home run No. 61 gets rained out
  Aaron Judge made three homer-less plate appearances on Sunday before the game was called off.
• Cam Akers, Rams regain swagger with road win over Cardinals
  A resurgent Cam Akers and Aaron Donald's 100th career sack helped the Rams top the Cardinals in Arizona, writes Eric D. Williams.
• Packers, Aaron Rodgers survive late rally by Bucs, Tom Brady
  The biggest game in Week 3 was not short on drama. Carmen Vitali tells you how the Packers pulled off a huge win in Tampa Bay.
• Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars upset Chargers in dominant fashion
  Lawrence was exceptional as the Jaguars beat the Chargers. What did we learn from this game? Ben Arthur breaks it down.

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• NFL ends Pro Bowl, turns to skills competition
  The NFL is replacing the Pro Bowl with weeklong skills competitions and a flag football game, the league announced Monday.
• Jimmie Johnson retires from full-time racing
  Jimmie Johnson, 47, a seven-time NASCAR champion, told The Associated Press on Monday that he's retiring from full-time racing but has no idea which opportunities he'll pursue next.
• Source: NFLPA wants review of quick Tua return
  The NFLPA has told the NFL that it wants to initiate a review of the concussion protocols in light of Tua Tagovailoa's return to Sunday's game in Miami, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
• Curry: Called Silver in wake of Sarver punishment
  Warriors star Stephen Curry said he spoke privately with commissioner Adam Silver about Robert Sarver in the wake of the NBA issuing its punishment to the Suns owner, and said the outcome of Sarver electing to sell is "exactly what should have happened."
• U.S. scores World Cup-record 145 points in rout
  The U.S. women's basketball team put together a record-breaking performance in its 145-69 rout of South Korea on Monday at the FIBA World Cup.
• Injured Herbert 'didn't want to quit,' finishes loss
  Saying Justin Herbert "wanted to be out there with his teammates," Los Angeles coach Brandon Staley addressed the strategy behind playing the injured quarterback in the Chargers' surprising 38-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
• Saints' Allen sticking with Winston as starting QB
  New Orleans coach Dennis Allen said Sunday that the 1-2 Saints are not considering a quarterback change despite the team's offensive struggles and inconsistency with veteran Jameis Winston under center.
• Source: Pats' Jones likely has high ankle sprain
  Mac Jones will undergo an MRI on Monday to confirm what is believed to be a high ankle sprain and determine its severity, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
• Takeaways: Broncos' defense leads the way, Hurts leads Eagles, Colts come back vs. Chiefs
  NFL Nation recaps every game and answers the biggest questions from around the league in Week 3.
• The NL East race? Justin Verlander? What we're watching the final two weeks of the MLB season
  Our MLB experts pick out the one race, game, individual performance and more that they are tuning in to see during the rest of the regular season.
• 'This team is different': Vols, fans looking for more after finally slaying Gators
  Tennessee football hasn't a lot to cheer about the past 20 years or so, particularly when it has played Florida. That's all changing under Josh Heupel.
• The adventures of Plunger Boy and college football's unlikeliest unbeaten
  Kansas has moved to 4-0 after defeating Duke in front of its first sellout crowd since 2019.
• Cowboys' legendary No. 88: From Pearson to Irvin to Dez to CeeDee
  Drew Pearson, Michael Irvin and Dez Bryant are among the most decorated wide receivers in Cowboys history. Can CeeDee Lamb raise his game and add to the legacy of No. 88?
• Why Brian Daboll is key to Daniel Jones' make-or-break season
  Can Daboll turn Jones into a winner, or will New York be in the QB market in the offseason?
• Takeaways from the 2022 Presidents Cup
  The team dynamic of the Americans prevailed. Here's what we learned this week at Quail Hollow Club.
• Matt Boldy, Marco Rossi leading the next wave for the Wild
  With several Minnesota players entering their prime, the two young skaters are part of the group that can drive the club to new heights.
• Highs and lows: Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins' passing game put on a show
  Tua Tagovailoa, Jaylen Waddle and Amon-Ra St. Brown highlight the Week 2 fantasy football takeaways from Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft.
• Notable bets - Justin Herbert's status and a pregame scoreboard presentation gave bettors and bookmakers fits
  The point spread of the Chargers-Jaguars game fluctuated in the hours leading up to kickoff thanks to speculation and uncertainty surrounding Justin Herbert's status.
• Are Gerrard and Lampard the only options for next England manager?
  Gareth Southgate knows his job as England manager is on the line, but if the FA wants an English replacement, there aren't many good options.
• Ibrahimovic joins pantheon of footballers-turned-movie stars
  AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has set his sights on conquering the movie world after landing a role in the new "Asterix" movie.
• Can Charles Oliveira keep the streak going? Will we see Jon Jones again?
  Ahead of UFC 280 and UFC 281, our MMA experts look ahead to the key topics on fight fans' minds this fall.
• LeBron's future, overrated players and top-10 tweaks: NBArank in review
  NBArank 2022 is in the books. How'd we do?
• The final countdown: NBArank's top five players for 2022-23
  Giannis, Luka and the Joker battle for the top spot, while Steph is the only American-born player in our top five.
• Clemson and USC survived, but not everyone made it out of Week 4 unscathed
  See, winning is hard, and for a few potential contenders, the job proved too big Saturday.
• Marvin Harrison Jr.'s flashy accessories caught attention of LeBron James and Cris Carter
  Harrison Jr. made sure he stood out against the Wisconsin Badgers.
• James Madison and Michigan highlight college football's top Twitter trolls for Week 4
  UTEP, James Madison and Michigan are among the schools with the best jabs at their opponents.
• Albert Pujols joins 700 HR club: The best stories from those who played with and against him
  Mike Trout, Mark McGwire, Alex Rodriguez, Brad Lidge and more reflect on the most memorable moments on Pujols' path to 700.
• Reyna won't dwell on injury-hit 2021-22. He's too focused on the World Cup
  The injuries seemingly never ended for Gio Reyna in 2021-22, but with the World Cup just eight weeks away, the USMNT playmaker is finally healthy.
• Why it was so hard to see Iran vs. Uruguay, a World Cup warm-up game in Austria
  A simple World Cup tune-up that became more complicated than anyone imagined.
• Transfer Talk: Liverpool, Barca talk Firmino, Memphis swap
  Liverpool and Barcelona are looking to the January window and a swap deal that would involve two high-profile players. Transfer Talk has the latest.
• Why Walsh's world-record transfer should never be compared to Neymar's
  The record transfer fee in the women's game should be celebrated for what it is.
• Dealing with defeat: Why Lewis Hamilton is far from finished with F1
  Lewis Hamilton is already out of contention for this year's Formula One title, but says the challenge of dropping down the order has motivated him to stay longer in the sport.
• Five rookies to draft and nine others to keep an eye on
  Andre Snellings breaks down the top rookies in the NBA from a fantasy perspective and gives his players to watch heading into the 2022-23 season.
• Is drafting Zion worth the risk this season?
  After missing all of last season, Zion Williamson is a risky fantasy option heading into 2022-23.
• Top 10 forwards set for their breakout
  Ever wonder how to predict which forwards will have their breakout seasons? Sean Allen's crunched the numbers to bring you these ten to draft.

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• NFL Week 3 winners and losers: Jaguars are a surprise contender; Bills run game struggles
  While the Jacksonville Jaguars are a different team under coach Doug Pederson, the Miami Dolphins appear primed for a playoff run.      
• 32 things we learned from Week 3 of 2022 NFL season: Super Bowl, MVP favorites emerging?
  Baltimore's Lamar Jackson is already making history, while history suggests good things could be in store for the Eagles and Dolphins.      
• Clemson among risers, while Oklahoma leads those falling in this week's NCAA Re-Rank 1-131
  Clemson is among the big risers in the NCAA Re-Rank 1-131 after defeating Wake Forest, while Oklahoma was among those tumbling after losses.      
• Miami Dolphins' rebuilding process takes big step forward with huge win vs. Buffalo Bills | Opinion
  The Miami Dolphins overcame the "butt-punt" and the Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen to collect a potential breakthrough AFC East victory.      
• Big days by Alabama, Clemson lead five biggest overreactions from Week 4 in college football
  College football by its nature is an emotional exercise. There are highs and lows every Saturday. Overreactions are natural. Here's five from Week 4.      
• MLB power rankings: Who's going to lose 100 games? Several teams hope to avoid ugly milestone
  Washington enters the week with 99 losses with the Pirates and A's not far behind at the bottom of the standings.      
• Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge shatters his own world record, clocking 2:01:09 in Berlin Marathon
  Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge is getting close to eclipsing the elusive 2-hour barrier in a sanctioned world marathon. He ran 2:01:09 on Sunday.      
• Why was Tua Tagovailoa allowed to return? NFLPA seeks investigation of Dolphins' concussion protocol
  Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to start the second half against the Bills after suffering a head injury and stumbling to ground.      
• Mistakes, missed opportunities: Lowlights carry day for Tom Brady, Bucs in loss | Opinion
  There was not a lot to be happy about when it came to the Bucs' offense in their loss to the Packers on Sunday, writes Jarrett Bell.      
• Russell Wilson, Broncos edge 49ers in ugly, offensively anemic 'Sunday Night Football' game
  If offense is your cup of tea, hopefully you did not wait all day for "Sunday Night Football" between the Broncos and 49ers.      
• Rams beat Cardinals, finding rhythm after 'humbling experience' in opener
  The Rams have won two consecutive games after their 20-12 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3. Week 1 was a wake-up call.      
• Aaron Judge home run watch: Tracking the Yankees slugger in 2022
  Did Aaron Judge hit a home run last night? The Yankees slugger is one away from tying Roger Maris' American League record for home runs.      
• Jacksonville Jaguars stun Los Angeles Chargers with dominating road victory
  The Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, cementing their place as one of the best teams within the AFC.      
• Eagles dominate Commanders, show they are the class of NFC thanks to high-powered offense
  The Eagles dominated the Commanders 24-8 on Sunday, turning FedEx Field into "The Linc" South. They scored 24 points in the second quarter.     
• NFL Week 3 scores: Broncos defense holds off 49ers; Jaguars shock Chargers
  Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars stunned the Chargers, while the Broncos scraped together a home win. Here are the highlights from Week 3.      
• Indianapolis Colts pull off shocking upset of Kansas City Chiefs to get their first win
  The Indianapolis Colts entered Sunday's game 0-1-1 with an ailing offense but managed to upset Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.      
• Mac Jones suffers leg injury in Patriots' turnover-plagued loss to Ravens
  Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens defeated the New England Patriots 37-26. Patriots quarterback Mac Jones left with a leg injury.      
• Gamblin' Dan Campbell played it safe and the Detroit Lions got burned | Opinion
  If the Detroit Lions are upset about getting burned at the end against the Minnesota Vikings, they should work on converting more third downs.      
• Albert Pujols hits historic 700th home run with just 11 games left in career
  St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols needed two home runs entering Friday night's game. He hit both in his first three at-bats against the Dodgers.      
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