Kershaw takes blame for latest flop: ‘I might not get over it’

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Nationals stun Dodgers in extras to advanceKendrick’s Wikipedia page gets hilarious updateBraves live a nightmare with first-inning meltdownCardinals advance to NLCS with historic inningNBA preseason game draws Hong Kong supportersChiefs star regrets shoving coordinator in gameHall of Fame coach accused of sex discriminationMayfield clears air on Sherman, takes shot at BosaHong Kong soccer body fined for anthem protestFavre concerned about whether he played too longHow much money is at stake for NBA in China?The greatest NFL players of all time: Nos. 61-100

Popovich sounds off on NBA-China showdown

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Rays chase Verlander, force do-or-die Game 5NBA draws its own line in the sand with ChinaPenn St. coach rips letter about dreadlocksKids ruled ineligible on Briles’ high school teamFormer Iowa running back dies in car crashBroncos CB: ‘I was paralyzed’ for 30 minutesColts RB is no longer NFL’s best-kept secretSimone Biles bails out teammates when they fallNHL’s early season surprises, both good and badSnoop Dogg: KU ‘audience enjoyed that (expletive)’76ers star Ben Simmons actually made a 3-pointerFantasy football waiver wire: Bet on Everett

Yankees sweep Twins to advance to ALCS

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Dodgers bound for another playoff disappointment?Will LeBron speak up, or end up a sellout?49ers rout Browns to remain NFC’s lone unbeatenCoach rips ‘grandstanding’ California governorThe Aaron Jones show? Where Cowboys run D erredGrowing issue: Did China alter NBA’s statement?Bosa’s revenge comes with trash talk for MayfieldOld guys give Nationals new life, force Game 549ers RB hits fastest max speed in past 2 seasonsWith Gruden out, Redskins’ top priority is clearCardinals force decisive Game 5 with walk-off winXFL draft: Former NFL QB among notable players

Week 5: 32 things we learned

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Dodgers’ bats come alive in relentless rallyMahomes roughed up as Colts deal Chiefs first lossJerry Jones jokes about ‘abusive language’ penaltyAnti-bullpen strategy finally backfires in NLDSPackers brought heat on Cowboys by refocusingWarriors trying to work out new arena’s kinksPackers’ offense has scary potential after big winNats ‘weirdly comfortable’ with backs to the wall13 incredible stats from Week 5 in the NFLColts standout secures revenge on former teamRockets GM tries to defuse tenuous spot with ChinaJay Gruden: I’ll keep coaching ‘if the key works’

Seahawks escape with win after Rams’ late miss

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Clay Matthews hit with crucial roughing penaltyBraves All-Star: Acuña not hustling ‘frustrating’Buehler brilliant, Dodgers dominant in Game 1 winCardinals rally late, steal Game 1 from BravesFuture Hall of Famer left off postseason rosterNCAA president: Law could make athletes employeesJets’ Darnold: I don’t want to risk life in returnMahomes explains why he stared at ref during runNHL player bloodied, another leaves on stretcherLeBron: ‘It doesn’t matter’ what position I playNFL Week 5 picks: Do Cowboys rebound vs. Pack?Spurrier crashes Gators meeting, draws up play

Rays 1B shrugs off pressure with 2-HR night

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Rays slug four homers to win AL wild-cardMickelson gets fit, but won’t share his new weightHS cancels football season after alleged assaultNHL announcer criticized for ‘little problem’ takeLonzo unveils revamped jumper at Pelicans practiceJerry Rice picks RB as greatest NFL player everEight college football coaches on the hot seatVols legend buries speculation of coaching returnMVP has herniated disk; WNBA Finals status TBDSince he was a kid: Banned NFL LB hasn’t changedPatriots lose another standout to injury | AnalysisFantasy football rankings for Week 5 | Studs, duds

Brewers season unravels in fateful 8th inning

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Nationals overcome past for epic wild-card winLocal politician to Bengals: ‘Seriously, just go’ESPN host: Tom Brady reduced to ‘game manager’Golfer banned for three years for obscene gesturePETA urges Mississippi State to retire live mascot‘Bronny’ James has unreal summer highlight videoInjuries force CFB team to forfeit rest of seasonSun scorch Mystics, MVP injured in Finals Game 2Archie Manning: Grandson ‘ahead’ of Peyton, EliCFB player apologizes for interaction with policeA new doping scandal worthy of our attentionBlues surprise superfan with championship ring

Who will win the Joe Maddon sweepstakes?

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Steelers clobber Bengals to keep rival winlessNFL loses more credibility with ruling on QB hitReport: Nationals make $200M+ offer to RendonFamed Nike track coach gets 4-year doping banWarriors star: ‘The NCAA is a dictatorship’How new arena is ‘a metaphor’ for Warriors seasonEx-Louisville players settle lawsuit with NCAABurfict should be permanently banned from NFLColts coach glad Burfict banned for ‘vicious’ hitBlues’ championship ring is inspirational reminderLeBron: New Calif. NCAA law ‘personal to me’Zion on love in the Big Easy, his NBA2K player

32 things we learned from Week 4

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Saints slam brakes on Cowboys’ perfect startElliott didn’t mince words after loss to SaintsRedskins OL rips Giants fans, GM, coach after lossBears’ defense will keep them in playoff hunt‘Too long’: Division champ ends postseason drought‘Super Bowl’ of esports unique viewing experienceCardinals’ loss signals need to make major changeNew stars won’t alter Clippers’ underdog approachBills DB: Patriots benefit from double standardBrowns coach wants answers from NFL on scuffleBig Ten team fires football coach after huge lossElliott wins, tensions flare at NASCAR roval race

Eagles slam door on Packers’ perfect start to year

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Packers RB, Eagles CB taken off field on stretcherAD: NCAA would ‘walk’ from California over billBryce Harper’s wife slams ‘classless’ Nats fansNFL picks: Do Saints deal Dallas first loss?Gardner Minshew finally got to meet ‘Uncle Rico’Super Bowl gets JLo: Who are top acts since 2000?UFC drops Hall of Famer who had street fightGeorgia Tech’s penalties should worry blue bloodsCFB picks: Notre Dame faces another tough testRomo shoots 70 for his best round at PGA eventNASCAR playoff drivers face elimination on roval

Mets pitcher Edwin Diaz breaks ninth-inning home run record