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WILD-CARD SCOREBOARD
MLB Wild Card Series: Live updates, analysis and takeaways from Day 2
Four teams are fighting for their playoff lives on Day 2 of the wild-card series. We've got it all covered for you.

TEXAS ELIMINATES TAMPA
RANGERS TO FACE ORIOLES IN ALDS
Adolis Garcia flings bat after no-doubter
Evan Carter's homer doubles Rangers' lead

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SCORES
WEDNESDAY'S MATCHES
Newcastle show PSG power of a team built on fight, not stars
While PSG collect stars, Newcastle are building a team. That holistic approach looked the way forward in the Magpies' UCL win over the Parisians.
Burley: Mbappe was a gigantic waste of space for PSG

COACH PRIME'S RECRUITING STYLE
What's it like to be recruited by Deion Sanders? Prospects, parents give the inside scoop
The Buffs have shown how good they are and how much more talent is needed. Sanders' recruiting ability and message are key to the rebuilding effort. But it might be surprising what is working with recruits.

THE POSTSEASON IS HERE!
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Olney: 10 key matchups for Wild Card Wednesday
Wondering what to watch for on Day 2 of the wild-card series? We've got all the best matchups with the biggest stakes.
Scott Van Pelt's One Big Thing: Change has come to baseball -- for the better
Change isn't easy, but as SVP writes, MLB has benefited from one simple tweak.

MAKING EARLY ASSESSMENTS
32 NFL teams, 32 bold predictions -- sorta: We allowed ourselves do-overs from the preseason
We went out on a limb with our bold preseason predictions, but as we enter Week 5, which are on track, which need to be tweaked and which need to be changed entirely?
10 QBs, 10 early-season questions: Which teams should be concerned after Week 4?
A look at QB situations, including Jordan Love's accuracy, Dak Prescott's deep ball and C.J. Stroud's hot start.

NFC SHOWDOWN ON SUNDAY
Stephen A.: 'Of course' the Cowboys get exposed vs. 49ers
Why Cowboys' Week 5 game vs. the 49ers is a 'must-win'

LOOKING AT WEEK 5
Fowler and Graziano debate NFL Week 5 upsets, top defenses, Joe Burrow and offseason moves
What's the latest on Joe Burrow? Can the Cowboys beat the 49ers? Is Cleveland the league's top defense? Our experts have rumors, picks and fantasy intel.
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Jimmy Butler explains new hairstyle, predicts a Heat title
Jimmy Butler says his new hairstyle matches his emotional state and he's confident the Heat will win the NBA title this season.
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