‘Embrace it’: October belongs to Stephen Strasburg

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Astros facing the unthinkable after Game 2 lossMLB investigates ump’s tweet calling for civil warWhy 50-point Nets debut was so emotional for KyrieTiger on top in Japan after 9-birdie first roundBiles tosses out unique 1st pitch at World SeriesSoccer star Alex Morgan pregnant with first childPatriots place starting WR on injured reserveControversial missed call raises replay questionsShaq, Charles Barkley debate NBA-China controversyCommissioner ‘concerned’ over Astros controversyCollege coach struggling? Here’s cost to fire him‘Personal reasons’ delays Butler’s Heat debut

‘Horrible’: Astros superstars falter in Game 1

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20-year-old lifts Nationals in World Series openerAstros star responds to lack of hustle criticismRaptors get rings, remind NBA ‘we’re still good’Kawhi guides Clippers past Lakers in LA debutAstros fans grapple with exec’s ‘tasteless’ remarkFuture NBA Hall of Famer joins TNT studio castJets star RB: NFL did QB Sam Darnold ‘dirty’Taco Tuesday: Nats SS wins everyone a free tacoAstros OF sets record with another World Series HRSanu trade shows Pats’ brilliant self-awarenessWhy HS team fired all its coaches, canceled seasonMLB umpire suing All-Star over bribe accusation

Defense helps Pats remain perfect in rout of Jets

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Sam Darnold was ‘seeing ghosts’ against PatriotsReport: Astros executive taunted female reportersMJ jokes that Steph Curry is ‘not a Hall of Famer’Five key issues facing the Pelicans without ZionTV station delayed tornado warning in Cowboys gameDanica awed by Rodgers’ perfect game, ‘hotness’Bonafide aces give World Series ‘old-school’ feelZion’s absence deflates NBA season before it tipsESPN analyst, ex-college coach has heart attackLeBron watches son’s first HS dunk from standsTiger put off surgery but back on schedule nowNationals star praises Astros’ impact on city

32 things we learned from Week 7 of NFL season

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Cowboys pull out of tailspin, throttle EaglesThis NFL QB playing ‘like the wind is at his back’Jackson’s anger gave Ravens what they neededTracker: Day wins Japan skins, Woods finishes T-2Eagles self-destruct as losses get even uglierOpinion: Bears revert in blowout loss to SaintsLongtime MLB umpire Eric Cooper dies at 52Lane Kiffin fined for ‘blind referees’ tweetChargers bungle final seconds in loss to TitansRodgers plays at MVP level for first perfect markWisconsin, Boise State tumble in Coaches PollWhy ‘paranoia’ could consume this World Series

If Mahomes gone, just put Patriots in Super Bowl

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Sweet revenge: Astros silence Yankee fans with winAstros push Yankees to brink with Game 4 winChiefs’ Mahomes suffers knee injury vs. BroncosSabathia leaves early in possible final gameMLB star wants to hang with Texans’ young QBChina wanted GM fired for tweet; NBA said no…NFL Week 7 picks: Who gets NFC East’s top spot?CFB picks: Big Ten, Pac-12 showdowns top slateWR dealt by Patriots said trade was ‘insulting’Predictions for college football’s second halfTrade targets: 19 NFL players to keep an eye onMichigan lands first five-star in Juwan Howard era

Mother Nature deals a body blow to Yanks’ hopes

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Ramsey on LA: ‘I heard the culture here is dope’Ex-DE Long ‘very skeptical’ of NFL’s Jay-Z pactPro golfer receives 58 (!!!) penalty strokesWhat LeBron James should have said about ChinaSuitcase a peek into tennis legend’s troubled lifeEx-Broncos QB Osweiler retires after 7 seasonsBrowns star says ‘fan’ punched him in the faceBoxer dies after suffering traumatic brain injuryCubs exec involved in dog urine, scorpion lawsuitRaiders OT Brown accused of domestic violenceMaddon gets new job weeks after Cubs let him goFantasy football position rankings for Week 7

World Series-bound Nats put failures behind them

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Rams’ blockbuster Ramsey trade feels desperateNats sweep Cards in NLCS to reach World SeriesPackers player tipped refs on potential penaltiesHigh schooler breaks national record for goals‘This is for you’: Nats fans ready for SeriesBronx zoo: Astros OF calls out Yankee fansCole magical again, Astros take 2-1 ALCS leadTitans make decision on starting QB for Week 7LeBron James’ stance on China weakens his voiceLeBron addresses ‘tough situation’ after backlashUSMNT loses to Canada for first time since 1985Patriots suspend DE for detrimental conduct

This is most disgraceful moment of LeBron’s career

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Nationals on the brink of World Series with winBarry Sanders, NFL legends rip refs in MNF game‘Detroit vs. Everybody’: Lions blast calls in lossPackers move to 5-1 after comeback win vs. Lions‘He does damage’: Unlikely Nats player is the heroAfter injury, Nats OF shines in front of his momCowboys respond to Pederson’s ‘gonna win’ boastReggie Jackson apologizes to Yanks star for jokeEagles release LB who ripped Vikings’ CousinsColts star feared for NFL career after concussionKareem’s NBA debut captivated country 50 years agoXFL draft: Everything you need to know on picks

Astros walk-off homer in extras evens ALCS 1-1

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Listen hear: See Correa’s reaction after walk-off32 things we learned from Week 6 of NFL season‘Duck’ answers call in first start for SteelersBrowns’ meltdown falls on team’s own shouldersCowboys left without answers after stunning lossParamedic drilled by foul ball in Astros dugoutRams QB on losing streak: ‘It’s a gut check’Titans to weigh QB options after benching Mariota10 incredible stats from Week 6 in the NFLBrowns QB Mayfield on refs: ‘Pretty bad today’Nebraska can’t live up to Scott Frost’s own wordsPlayer tackles teammate on INT returned wrong way

Rays starter: ‘Pretty obvious’ I tipped pitches

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Astros advance, sets up marquee ALCS with YankeesPatriots use dominant defense to flatten GiantsColin Kaepernick throws Hail Mary with statementGurley spells out feelings about NCAA with t-shirtKerr: I was ‘shiny object’ for Trump to be mad atWhy Cardinals will beat Nationals in NLCSMystics win first WNBA title on back of key trioTom Brady passes Peyton Manning for No. 2 in yardsGronk: I’ll always keep door open for NFL returnManager not sorry for passion in profane speechOpinion: China bullying jumps to new heightsPitcher tased after alleged dog-door break-in