The Lead: Starting Five

Plus: The Zach Wilson era begins (again) for the Jets. And we get our first hint at who might take home a hotly contested WNBA MVP award.

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Plus: Atlanta's MVP duo keeps mashing in an NL East showdown. And Nick Saban says Alabama needs to bounce back from a crushing early season loss by getting better at... everything.

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Plus: Coco Gauff thanks her doubters at the U.S. Open. And the WNBA playoff seeds are set after a dramatic final day.

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Plus: Coco Gauff matches a feat not seen since the early days of Serena Williams. And one of gymnastic's all-time greats sets a course for Paris.

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Plus: A former-U.S. Open champ survives a steamy quarterfinal match in Flushing. And the race for the final NL Wild Card spot is coming down to the wire.

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Plus: The status of two key pieces is in doubt for the defending Super Bowl Champs on the eve of a new season. And there's no special treatment for Duke's new star QB.

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Plus: Chicago’s Ace builds on his Cy Young case. And an American tennis showdown in Flushing.

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Plus: The Vikings break the bank to lock down a star tight end. And Newcastle’s Champions League dream gets off to a tough start.

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Plus: A multi-time Pro Bowler makes his long awaited return to the field. And Houston gets a key bat back in the lineup as they look to repeat.

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Plus: The Phillies keep mashing their way to Wild Card berth. And the Ryder Cup captain's picks are announced – with one surprising inclusion.

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