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Hernandez has the night of his life.
Enrique Hernandez makes history, becoming the first player to hit three homers and record seven RBIs in a postseason game.
It was Clayton Kershaw's night, but he was happy to share it
After four previous trips to the NLCS ended in defeat, the Dodgers' ace is finally going to the World Series, with a little help from his friends.
Party like it's 1988! Hernandez, Dodgers slam Cubs to reach World Series
The utility outfielder hit three homers, including a grand slam, and Clayton Kershaw threw six mesmerizing innings to put L.A. into the Fall Classic.
NFL
Crabtree catches game-winning TD.
An overturned touchdown and three flags later, Michael Crabtree grabs the game-winning touchdown with no time on the clock to snap the Raiders' losing streak.
Even with feel-good win, Raiders have a Marshawn Lynch dilemma
The Raiders face a difficult question when it comes to Marshawn Lynch after the running back was ejected for making contact with a line judge.
Top Headlines
Ball, Lakers upstaged in season opener
It was an underwhelming introduction to the NBA for Lonzo Ball against the LA Clippers.
Lakers
NBA
Lonzo disappoints in anticipated NBA debut.
The Lakers point guard makes his NBA debut and is shut down by Patrick Beverley as the Lakers are blown out by the Clippers.
Thunder
NBA
Thunder’s big three rises to occasion in debut.
Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony and Paul George combine for 71 points in Oklahoma City’s big win against New York.
17th Sports equinox moments
All four major U.S. sports game played on same day
Chris Paul's Chapter 3
NBA
Chris Paul's Chapter 3
NBA
CP3 evolving style with All-Star pickup game.
Chris Paul understands that he's expected to shoot more in Houston so he courts some friends to get some work in.
Rockets
NBA
The inside story of how the Rockets landed Chris Paul
As last season ended, Chris Paul and James Harden had the same revelation: They could not beat the Warriors alone. In this ESPN the Magazine cover story, we ask: Can they beat them together?
College football
Is this heaven? No, it’s a Waffle House
It's more than just another breakfast joint. For years, college football fans of all stripes all across the South have made pregame and postgame pilgrimages to celebrate and commiserate over eggs, hash browns and, yes, waffles.
Fantasy Football
Fantasy Football
Matthew Berry's Love/Hate for Week 7
Berry shows appreciation for the love he received from readers after last week's column and offers his fantasy advice for your Week 7 lineups.
NFL
Answering Week 7's biggest fantasy questions
Should you be worried about A.J. Green against the Steelers? Will Julio Jones finally get more red zone targets? NFL Nation reporters weigh in on burning fantasy questions this week (and beyond).
Fantasy
With Trubisky at QB, Berry loves Howard.
Jordan Howard and Joe Mixon are the running backs Matthew Berry loves in Week 7, while he's worried about Ty Montgomery and DeMarco Murray.
Wale, Embiid and MJ: A guide to Lonzo's beefs
For the past year, LaVar Ball has been making plenty of boastful claims about his oldest son. Now the NBA gets a chance to line up and prove him wrong.
More from Staples Center
Lakers
NBA
LaVar's comments have Stephen A. in disbelief.
LaVar Ball joins Stephen A. Smith and can't be stopped from praising Lonzo's three-point performance.
Clippers
NBA
Griffin puts Randle on a poster.
Blake Griffin throws down the one-handed dunk over Julius Randle.
Dodgers
World Series starts, Tuesday Oct. 24
Who should the Dodgers want to face in the World Series?
The choice between the Astros and Yankees is a tough call because the two AL combatants present very different sets of challenges for the Dodgers.
Dodgers
MLB
Dodgers' long-awaited return to World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in the World Series for the first time since 1988, with what may be their best roster in decades.
NHL
Wyshynski: Bring back the glow puck; no, I'm serious
Universally criticized as one of the worst ideas in sports history, it might actually be time to consider bringing back the infamous glow puck introduced to the game more than 20 years ago.
Soccer
ESPNW
Ertz's consistency in midfield helps shape U.S. women's roster
The U.S. women continue to look for the perfect combination of players on the field. On Thursday, Julie Ertz once again made a strong case that the roster fits together best with her playing defensive midfield.
First Take
Stephen A. clashes with 'Cleveland A.'
Stephen A. Smith does some pre-show preparation with his doppelganger, Jamie Foxx aka, "Cleveland A. Smith."
Week 8 Preview
College Football
It's CFP elimination time, starting in South Bend
It's win or go home with regard to the playoff when USC and Notre Dame meet. Similar stakes face Oklahoma State, Oklahoma and Michigan.
Is the new Notre Dame ready for prime time?
With a stretch run that includes six teams with a combined seven losses, the Irish could play their way right into the playoff picture.
Miami
College Football
Miami football bringing back memories of 'The U.'
Mark Richt has the Hurricanes undefeated and putting up numbers that haven't been seen in Miami since the team was competing for championships.
Houston
NCAAF
Dykes scores go-ahead touchdown for Memphis in win.
Sean Dykes catches a 21-yard touchdown pass from Riley Ferguson to give Memphis the lead for the first time with under two minutes to play.
Patriots
NFL
Nike transforms Super Bowl footballs into Patriots shoes
The leather kicks will be on display Sunday at the Falcons-Patriots game.
NFL
NFL
Best trash-talkers, most overrated: NFL players tell all on QBs
NFL Nation polled 155 players to gauge their opinions on QBs. Players were asked to identify their favorite rookie, the most overrated and more.
Colts
NFL
Colts should shut down Andrew Luck for the season
With a first-year GM, the Colts should take a long-term view with their $140 million franchise QB and get him ready for the 2018 season.
NFL Week 7
NFL
NFL evaluators pick Week 7's best games
Will the Falcons avenge their Super Bowl loss to the Patriots? Can the Redskins upset the Eagles in Philly? NFL execs predict the weekend's best matchups.
NFL
Biggest NFL injury questions
Could Leonard Fournette miss Sunday's divisional matchup? Will Stefon Diggs return? NFL Nation reporters assess the biggest injuries across the league.
NFL
NFL Insiders predict: Upsets, flops, NFC wild cards and more
Can the Redskins really upset the Eagles in Philly? Who will emerge as the NFC wild-card teams? Which fringe fantasy tight end should you plug into your starting lineup?
Saints
NFL
Barnwell: The underrated greatness of Drew Brees, and an unlikely Saints revival
Three straight 7-9 seasons. Truly terrible defenses. But still the same Brees, who is approaching several passing records and trying for another playoff run. However, this season just might be different.
Yankees
MLB
Yankees
MLB
Are the Yankees likable?
Highly Questionable wonders if these underdog Yankees are a likeable team but Katie Nolan says they are simply "less evil."
Dominant starting pitching driving Yankees' postseason run
New York's starters don't get the same hype as their young sluggers and bullpen, but Masahiro Tanaka & Co. could lead them to the World Series.
MLB
A-Rod tricks Ortiz into wearing Yankees jacket.
Former Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez slips a New York jacket onto unassuming Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz.
Louisville
College Hoops
Pitino: 'I've already been vindicated.'
Former Louisville head coach Rick Pitino explains why he feels vindicated and asserts that he will be cleared of all charges.
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
Are you a Russell or a CP3? Find your NBA style
Forget your jump shots, rookie. It's time to get your design game on.
NFL
- The Undefeated
Roger Goodell: 'We have a great opportunity here'
The NFL won't force players to stand for the anthem but appears closer to working with them on social issues.
NFL
Goodell emphasizes that players should stand for anthem.
Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL supports the causes behind the players' protests during the national anthem but says he still wants them to stand.
Texans
NFL
Deshaun Watson gives back to Houston families impacted by Hurricane Harvey
The Texans' rookie quarterback has shown how good he can be on the football field, but the 22-year-old proved he can have an impact in the community as well.
MMA
Predicting McGregor's next fight: All the updates from the major names involved
There's no shortage of fighters wanting to face Conor McGregor. Who will get the first shot? We provide the latest from every potential foe.
U.S. Grand Prix
Oct. 22
Mercedes GP
How the F1 championships can be won in Austin
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes are both in reach of a world championship at the U.S. Grand Prix. Here's how both can be won at Austin's Circuit of the Americas.
Formula 1
Formula 1
Your alternative U.S. Grand Prix preview
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes are on the verge of both titles -- but there are other storylines worthy of your attention at this weekend's U.S. Grand Prix. Here's a roundup of the best of them.
Europa
Goals, a fight and a random fan in a crazy ten minutes.
Everton and Lyon traded blows, two goals and a bust-up involving a fan all within the space of 10 minutes of their Europa League tie.
Chelsea
Soccer
ESPN FC
Conte has skills to fix Chelsea
Antonio Conte has been in similar stressful situations with Juventus in the past and he won multiple titles there. He can do that at Chelsea, too.
The Undefeated
- The Undefeated
LeBron, Kyrie and the complicated history of black fathers and sons
James is used to getting the big piece of chicken, but Irving didn’t need another father figure.
NBA
From Italy to Oregon: A visual journey inside the Air Jordan XXXII
Jordan Brand journeyed to Turin, Italy -- and into its own past -- to build the latest signature Air Jordan model.
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
- ESPN FC
This Decision Day will be one to remember
The Western Conference is up for grabs, and multiple teams in the East are chasing a first-round bye.
MLS
- ESPN FC
Valeri heads pack chasing the MVP award
While Decision Day will determine who makes the postseason, it's also the last day players can make their mark on the voting for individual awards.
Top Headlines
- Finally: Dodgers end 29-year Series drought
- LaVar retorts: 'Who is Patrick Beverley?'
- Magic in L.A. for Ball, cheers Dodgers from afar
- UGA's Smart choppers in for top recruit's game
- Carmelo after OKC debut: 'No more Knicks talk'
- LeBron vows to get in better shape after injury
- Kiper's Rookie Big Board: Chasing Hunt
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On This Date: Oct. 19, 1957
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Rocket Richard is first NHLer to score 500 goals
Not only did Maurice Richard make NHL history by being the first to 500 career goals, he was also the first to ever score 50 goals in a season.
Watch: Chris Paul's 'Chapter 3'
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Paul's road to Houston
Go behind the scenes as Chris Paul and his representatives worked to put the star guard on a team capable of contending for an NBA title.
QB Confidential
- ESPN
Best trash-talkers, most overrated, more: NFL players tell all on QBs
NFL Nation polled 155 players to gauge their opinions on QBs. Players were asked to identify their favorite rookie, the most overrated and more.
McShay's NFL prospects
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Todd McShay's updated Top 32: Ranking 2018 NFL draft prospects
A young corner can do a lot to help beef up an NFL secondary. Luckily, there will be some quality options in 2018, including one who has moved into the top 15. Todd McShay ranks the best prospects in next year's draft.
