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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) sits as they pull the blue tent over him during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

Blue Jays in World Series for first time since before Ohtani was born, while Dodgers seek to repeat

The Blue Jays are back in baseball’s championship round for the first time since 1993 and will host Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers in Friday night’s opener as Los Angeles tries to become the first repeat winner in a quarter century. Read More.

Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers can’t take advantage of banged-up Lions in 24-9 loss

Tampa Bay wasn’t able to establish the running game, finishing with 12 carries for 41 yards, and quarterback Baker Mayfield was sacked four times and hit several more. Even Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell was stunned by his defense’s achievements. Read More.

NCAA president urges conferences and schools to be cautious of equity deals

The president of the NCAA is urging schools and conferences tempted by riches offered through potential deals with new equity sources to think about the long-term repercussions before jumping into the deals. Read More.

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Beyond the score

Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. watches his solo home run take flight against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning in Game 6 of baseball's American League Championship Series, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

A peek inside the blue medical tent that has become a fixture on NFL sidelines

The blue medical tent has become synonymous with football injuries since the NFL first added it to sidelines in 2017. It got New York Giants coach Brian Daboll in hot water recently when he poked his head in to ask when rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart would be cleared from his concussion evaluation. Read More.

Purdue’s Smith earns unanimous AP preseason All-America honors, joined by Texas Tech’s Toppin

Purdue guard Braden Smith has been named a unanimous preseason All-American by The Associated Press. He earned all 57 votes from a media panel. Read More.

Former NFL player Doug Martin died after struggling with officers while being detained, police say

Former All-Pro NFL running back Doug Martin died after a struggle with police officers who were taking him into custody while they were investigating a break-in at a home in Oakland, police said Monday. Read More.

 

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts after a teammate scored during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Champion Thunder enter the season looking to end the NBA’s run of parity

The Oklahoma City Thunder, last season's NBA champions, are gearing up for the new season with a focus on winning more titles. Read More.

Maccabi Tel Aviv declines tickets for Aston Villa game, citing safety concerns

Maccabi Tel Aviv has announced it will decline any tickets offered for a Europa League game against Aston Villa next month regardless of growing calls for the English city of Birmingham to reverse a ban imposed on the Israeli club’s fans. Read More.

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