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Week 3 NFL Power Rankings: 'It's Gonna Be Fine' Edition
The Falcons shook their 28-3 demons (for now). The Chiefs are living up to the Week 1 hype. Even the Jets have a reason to hope. Here's how our experts stack all 32 teams after two weeks.
NFL
Broncos surge in Power Rankings as Cowboys tumble.
The Broncos rolled over the Cowboys on Sunday, sending the teams in opposite directions.
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NFL
NFL
What we learned (and didn't) in Week 2: Separating reality from mirage
The Cowboys are in trouble. Or are they? Kareem Hunt will be the best of the rookie running backs. Or will it be someone else?
NFL
Three best, three worst QBs of Week 2
Tom Brady returned to his old self against the friendly Saints defense, while DeShone Kizer threw two costly fourth-quarter interceptions.
Indians
MLB
Thompson: The clubhouse view of Cleveland's streak
In watching the Indians on their historic streak, it became clear the most remarkable thing about the team wasn't the wins.
NBA
NBA
When $35M is really $15M: How much NBA stars actually earn
NBA player salaries are enormous and so are their payroll deductions. See what the top players make and what they take home at the end of the day.
NBA
What happens when 30 NBA owners can't share $24 billion?
According to internal NBA documents, big spending after a massive influx of cash has set off an intense debate among owners about how to divide revenues. Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst report on the NBA's financial picture.
NBA
Drilling down on Kyrie Irving’s departure remarks
During a revealing interview on First Take, the former Cavaliers star detailed the motives behind his trade request that shocked the NBA this summer.
Kyrie on First Take
Warriors
NBA
Stephen A.: KD's made weak moves before.
Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman weigh in on how Kevin Durant's apparent incognito social media behavior harkens back to his move to Golden State.
College Football
Bottom 10: Rocky Top, you'll always be losing most uniquely
Nebraska's loss to NIU defied the laws of physics, which makes Tennessee's last-second disaster all the more impressively bad.
College Football
College Football
Top teams should avoid these roadblocks on the way to the CFP
For each AP top-10 team, potential pitfalls -- either on the schedule or within a team's personnel -- loom large.
College Football
Heisman Watch: Bedlam battle for the trophy?
Baker Mayfield holds the top spot for the second week in a row, but the quarterback behind center at Oklahoma's in-state rival is starting to get buzz, too.
Fantasy Football
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Fantasy football free-agent finds for Week 3
From rising stars to overlooked veterans, there are plenty of great options on the waiver wire in fantasy football leagues. Here are some of the top options to pick up in free agency ahead of Week 3.
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Takeaways on Chris Carson, J.J. Nelson, Derrick Henry and more
Which impressive performances should you believe in? Matt Bowen offers his initial thoughts on Sunday's game, including an assessment of the Seahawks backfield.
Fantasy Football
Where the Panthers and fantasy players should turn with Greg Olsen out
Eric Karabell offers thoughts on the Greg Olsen injury, as the Panthers enter a key Week 3 game with the Saints' defense looking for playmakers.
Giants
NFL
Giants
NFL
Giants offense is nearly unwatchable and Ben McAdoo's to blame
Ben McAdoo insisted that players and media "put this game on him." But if the head coach doesn't grab hold of his team sooner rather than later, he won't have to bother asking people to assign the blame to him.
Giants
NFL
Eli sees ghosts and monsters in the pocket.
Offensive line struggles continue to plague the Giants, as the Lions total five sacks, including one seemingly out of thin air.
MLB
Welcome to the era of the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad 30-home-run hitter
Rougned Odor might not be an awful baseball player, but he has been historically awful this year. The thing is, he's most definitely not alone. More sluggers than ever before are hitting home runs -- and doing almost nothing else.
MLB
Predicting the final two weeks of the MLB season
Can the Yankees force a tiebreaker with the Red Sox? Who will finish with the best record? Who will rise to the top in the National League MVP race? A lot can still change.
Alvarez-Golovkin
Boxing
Judge to take enforced break after GGG-Canelo
The judge at the center of the Gennady Golovkin vs. Canelo Alvarez controversy has been temporarily stood down.
Boxing
Scorecard: Great fight overshadowed by bad score
The good news is we got an outstanding action fight. The bad news: All that boxing fans are talking about is a bad scorecard from judge Adalaide Byrd.
Boxing
Stephen A. and Teddy go toe-to-toe in verbal dispute.
Stephen A. Smith and Teddy Atlas spark a heated debate on SportsCenter over the judges' decision.
NBA
There's never been an NBA draft prospect like Luka Doncic
Meet one of the most decorated young European draft prospects of all time and maybe the next No. 1 pick.
Uni Watch
The good/bad from Nike's NBA uniforms
The NBA recently unveiled Nike's "Statement uniforms" and there were some mixed feelings coming from Uni Watch HQ.
AL, NL Home Run leaders
Yankees
MLB
Judge powers 44th homer the other way.
Aaron Judge cranks a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning to give the Yankees an early lead against the Twins.
Marlins
MLB
Stanton crushes homer to center field.
Giancarlo Stanton's 55th home run of the year was a 455-foot line drive of a shot to help the Marlins beat the Mets.
Iowa
NCAAF
Inside college football's coolest new tradition: Iowa's hospital wave
A social media idea has shed light on a longstanding and impactful relationship between Iowa football and pediatric patients, turning the hospital next to Kinnick Stadium into an epicenter of hope.
High School
Iowa high schooler channels 'Beast Mode' for TD run.
Running back Cameron Baker shakes off the defense and breaks countless tackles as he bullies his way to the end zone.
NFL
NFL
Barnwell: The case against a decline in NFL quality of play -- and for Kaepernick
Offenses are as bad as ever? Wrong. The league has an issue with quarterback play? Wrong. Neither argument holds up upon closer inspection. Still, there's no on-field precedent for Colin Kaepernick not having a roster spot.
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
Kaepernick says he's ready; Tom Brady hopes he gets a shot
In less than two hours on Sunday, Kaepernick reiterated his desire to play and received strong backing from the Patriots' five-time Super Bowl champ.
Men's College Hoops
Let them play: The rivalry games college basketball needs right now
There are rivalry games, pitting brothers or old rivals who've gone their separate ways or two fan bases that cannot stand each other, that we should see right now.
WNBA Finals
Sparks, Lynx to meet in WNBA Finals once again
It's no surprise that Los Angeles and Minnesota will meet for the second consecutive season in the WNBA Finals. But that doesn't mean both teams didn't have to work really hard to get here.
English Premier League
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ESPN FC
A big step forward for Arsenal?
Arsenal's 0-0 draw at Chelsea showed a blueprint that just might work for Arsene Wenger. Elsewhere, Barca get it done and Neymar-Cavani drama looms at PSG.
English Premier League
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Manchester clubs set for epic title race
Mourinho vs. Guardiola -- The Sequel is about to be played out in Manchester; they, and everybody else, are simply going to have to get used to it.
Carabao Cup
MLS
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Power Rankings: Quakes move higher; Revs keep falling
San Jose jumped several spots and into playoff contention. Meanwhile, it was a rough week for New England but not for unstoppable Toronto.
Golf
Leishman not taking BMW win for granted
After Marc Leishman's wife Audrey nearly died two years ago before the Masters, the Aussie is bringing awareness to the disease that nearly killed her. His win at the BMW Championship will surely help that cause.
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Questioning Lance and Warriors vs. San Quentin
Lance Armstrong has a new story, plus the front office of the NBA champs goes to jail: Read that and more in your daily mix from the world of sports in the REDEF newsletter.
Top Headlines
- Giants' McAdoo says onus of key mistake on Eli
- Long donates 6 checks to Charlottesville cause
- Study leads researcher to question kids tackling
- Ex-coach Collins returns to Bulls as adviser
- Lakers, Bogut agree to 1-year deal, agent says
- Adidas passes Jordan for second in shoe sales
- Which 0-2 NFL team has best playoffs shot?
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On This Date: Sept. 19, 1947
- AP Photo
Jackie Robinson named Rookie of the Year
The Dodgers second baseman won the inaugural award in the first year it became a national award. Robinson's legacy would only grow, and the award was renamed in his honor in 1987.
College Football Power Rankings
- Marvin Gentry/USA TODAY Sports
Week 3 Power Rankings: Lots of questions after the top three
Alabama, Clemson and Oklahoma remain the top of college football, but after that, it's anybody's guess. There are more questions than answers about the rest of the field.
Overwatch's teenage icon
- Illustration by Richard Roberts
Game: Interrupted
How a teenage gamer in the hottest new esport, Overwatch, became a reluctant icon for South Korea's feminist movement.
