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Brewers vs. Rays Is a World Series for People Who Love Baseball

No Dodgers, no Yankees, two of baseball’s smaller payrolls and a first-time champion guaranteed. If you like baseball played well, Brewers-Rays is the World Series you’ve been waiting for.

The AP Poll Is Grading Two Losses on a Helmet Curve

Oregon lost twice and got dropped from the AP poll, which was the right call. Alabama and Texas lost twice and got a soft landing, and every two-loss team in this week’s Top 25 plays in the SEC.

Banner Night, a Game 7 Rematch and a Tuesday Matinee: NBA Opening Night Preview

The Knicks raise a banner against LeBron’s Sixers, the Thunder visit the Spurs for a Game 7 rematch, and Detroit starts its make-or-break year in a Tuesday matinee. My NBA opening night preview.

The Colts Outgained the Titans by 213 Yards and Lost, and Other Week 6 Lessons

The Colts outgained the Titans 399 yards to 186 and lost, the Chargers fell to 0-6, and Monday night is still ahead. My NFL Week 6 recap and Week 7 preview.

Five of the Top Seven Lost on Saturday, and Miami Is Somehow No. 1

Five of the top seven teams lost on the same Saturday, Auburn stunned Georgia, BYU beat Notre Dame and Miami landed at No. 1. My college football recap and preview.

Six Innings, Two Runs: Who Thrives in October and Who Fades

I made my own quality start for October: six innings, two or fewer earned runs. Then I went through every postseason start from 2022 through 2025 to see who clears it and who fades.

MLB Got the 154-Game Season Right and the Playoff Gimmick Wrong

MLB wants a 154-game season, Mondays off and a best-of-seven Division Series. I’m in on all of it. Letting top seeds pick their opponents is where the proposal loses me.

Dana Altman Said He Wasn’t Going Anywhere. That Was 2024.

Dana Altman retired effective immediately, eight days before Oregon’s first exhibition. The record, the timing, the interim coach and why it kind of feels like bailing on the ship.

A Walk-Off in Dallas, a No-Call in Tuscaloosa: College Football Recap and Preview

Oklahoma beats No. 1 Texas on the last play, Georgia finally wins in Tuscaloosa, Oregon turns it over seven times, and Week 7 is a proving ground. My college football recap and preview.

NFL Week 5 Recap: A 57-Yard Walk-Off in London, a Tie in Landover

A 57-yard walk-off in London I didn’t see, a tie nobody wanted in Landover, Aaron Rodgers passing Peyton Manning and the Packers getting some revenge. My NFL Week 5 recap.