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Lowe: The players I'm most intrigued by this season
Here are the guys who could make or break the season for six teams.
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Browns
NFL
There's no going back, Hue. It's Baker Mayfield time
You can watch the tape, but once you do, there won't be any going back, coach. Baker Mayfield is QB1.
'This city deserves it': Inside Baker Mayfield's dazzling debut
"He was so ready for this moment," and Mayfield delivered a long-awaited victory and some hope that better days are ahead with a memorable first game.
Mayfield: 'Gotta handle business next week' in Oakland
Baker Mayfield is going to enjoy the win with his teammates, but isn't losing focus on the big picture.
MLB
In baseball, 5-foot-9 is the new 6-foot-4
Small ball is in. Boston's Mookie Betts and Cleveland's equally compact Jose Ramirez are pint-sized sluggers who are built for big moments.
Red Sox clinch AL East
MLB
Mookie Betts' three-run homer puts game away for Red Sox
Who can the Yankees trust in the wild-card game?
The American League East race is over. The key now for the Bombers: Win the first wild-card spot and then decide who's going to pitch.
NBARank
NBArank top 10: Predicting the absolute best players this season
Giannis or KD? Steph or LeBron? Here's our forecast for the 10 best players in the NBA this season.
Will Durant or Giannis be more valuable this season?
Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo finished tied for fourth in our NBArank forecast. But what does that mean?
Jalen: Kyrie 'should be in the top 15'
Jalen Rose voices his disbelief that Kyrie Irving is ranked 20th in the latest NBArank list.
76ers
NBA
The process in Philadelphia ready to deliver this season
Week 4
College Football
If you haven't seen Oregon QB Justin Herbert yet, you're missing out
Don't be surprised to see the Ducks' junior quarterback pick up steam in the Heisman Trophy race and on NFL draft boards.
Why Notre Dame's playoff hopes keep shrinking
The Irish keep winning, but that may not be enough for them to reach the CFP this season.
College Football
FAU, UCF and the fine art of trolling Alabama
Lane Kiffin's tweets took aim at Alabama. UCF declared itself the national champs, again at the Tide's expense. How their social media strategy (and lots of wins) earned both schools national attention.
Meet the receivers fueling Alabama's potent passing game
Alabama's receiving corps goes by many names: The Rugrats, The Three-Headed Monster, Super Sophomores. The talented trio has added a new dimension to the Tide.
Jimbo Fisher and the never-ending quest to catch Nick Saban
Nick Saban is 12-0 against his former assistants. But Jimbo Fisher is making $75 million to slay the Alabama dragon, and the challenge begins now.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Wolves rebuffing Butler trade calls
- Ex-wife of Cubs' Russell details abuse allegations
- Darnold takes blame for 'stupid mistakes' in loss
- McGregor cashes in with new 6-fight UFC deal
- Magic: Ball set for 'breakout' after tweaking shot
- FanDuel runs reverse, pays $82K for disputed bet
- Kiper's Big Board: New No. 1, plus 2 QBs
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On This Date: Sept. 21, 2001
On this date: Piazza's post-9/11 homer captivates a nation
In an emotional first game in New York after 9/11, Mike Piazza hit a clutch home run to lift the Mets.
NBA absurdities
- Harry How/Getty Images
Welcome to the NBA's hall of absolute absurdities
The NBA is the most absurd major U.S. sports league. Let's celebrate it.
MLB's final push
- David Zalubowski/AP Photo
Your guide to the last two weeks of the regular season
There's still a lot to be decided -- division titles, wild-card spots, award winners, managers on the hot seat -- as baseball heads for the finish.
NFL trades
- Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
The best and worst NFL trade debuts ever: Khalil Mack has company
Khalil Mack was a monster in his first game after being traded. Randy Moss had two huge debuts after being dealt, while Jay Cutler did ... the opposite.
