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NFL playoff risers: Barnwell on six surprising teams, and what's next
The 49ers and Bills have gone from bottom of the league to postseason contenders. Here's what's fueling surprising seasons for six teams.
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October's 20 biggest questions
What we've learned so far this postseason -- and what might come next
From who will win it all to what's up with the baseball, Jeff Passan answers this October's 20 biggest questions.
For Broncos' John Elway, 'the pressure is real, and it's mounting'
John Elway the QB is always safe. Elway the executive? Fans are turning.
Legend of Patrick Mahomes began with 'ridiculous' throws in Denver
Mahomes' first NFL start was all the Chiefs needed to see.
NFL
Dianna Russini channels her Jersey mother to answer NFL questions
Astros look to push Yankees to the brink
The ALCS picks up again after an unexpected day off, with New York desperate for a win to pull even with Houston.
Stanton (quad) remains out of Yankees' lineup
Dealing with a quad injury, the Yankees' OF is not in the starting lineup for Game 4.
Fantasy Football
Matthew Berry's Love/Hate for Week 7: Five things about me
Best, worst matchups at all fantasy football positions for Week 7
Breaking down the PFL lightweight and featherweight playoff brackets
The bracket for the PFL's lightweight and featherweight divisions are now set. How could the postseason play out? We break down every matchup.
‘The field was rolling.’ Inside the World Series quake, 30 years later
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- Silver: Financial losses in China 'substantial'
- Hinch: Talk of Astros whistling pitches a 'joke'
- Darnold: Jets can be 'unstoppable' with Herndon
- Wiggins: There's not 100 players better than me
- Zion has sore knee, will miss preseason finale
- Source: Top recruit Maker petitions for '20 draft
- Trade chips for all 32 NFL teams
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On This Date: Oct. 17, 2015
On this date: Michigan State stuns Michigan on flubbed punt
On Oct. 17, 2015, Michigan punter Blake O'Neill bobbled a low snap and coughed up the ball, allowing Michigan State's Jalen Watts-Jackson to scoop up the ball and score on the final play of the game.
Florida man 2.0
- AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post/Getty Images
Gardner Minshew has 'genius tendencies'... and an uncertain starting job
Beyond the mustache, the jorts and the rookie records, Gardner Minshew won over Jacksonville fans with his football smarts and big-play tendencies. Ask those around Minshew -- or the QB himself -- and it's clear there's much more to the mania.
A losing bet for baseball?
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Could the Black Sox scandal happen today?
One hundred years ago, the White Sox lost the 1919 World Series, ushering in baseball's darkest hour. Is MLB gambling with its future by embracing betting now?
Stream UFC on ESPN+
- Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
UFC on ESPN+: See what's next
ESPN+ is now streaming exclusive live UFC events, weigh-ins and more, Ariel and the Bad Guy, Dana White's Contender Series and other exclusive MMA content.
Stream NHL on ESPN+
- Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire
The NHL's best on display all season long
Watch and replay select out-of-market NHL games on ESPN+.
