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Who's No. 1? Ranking all 50 players in the 2019 World Series
From the starters to the subs to the last man to squeeze onto each roster, here is how the members of the Astros and Nationals stack up.
Best pitching matchups ever? The many layers of the clash of the super rotations
The finest World Series mound showdowns await.
Top Headlines
Opening night in the NBA
Can Anthony Davis and the Lakers get LeBron to play elite defense again?
If the Lakers want to compete for a title, LeBron James will have to play better defense than he has over the past few seasons.
Experts' Finals predictions: Does the title road go through Staples?
Which elite teams are Finals-bound? Our analysts make their conference championship and Finals picks.
Stephen A.'s Take
Stephen A.: LeBron will be the king of L.A.
Astros
Passan: The Astros should be ashamed of themselves for defending assistant GM's actions
Houston assistant GM Brandon Taubman's post-ALCS actions were inexcusable. His organization standing behind him at any cost only adds to the problem.
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NFL
Week 8 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus new goals for every team
The Patriots and Saints want to be No. 1. The Bengals and Dolphins want to draft No. 1. What are expectations like in the NFL now, seven weeks in?
NFL Trade Deadline
4 p.m. ET Oct. 29
Barnwell's NFL trade grades: Why the 49ers' latest trade is risky
Does veteran receiver Emmanuel Sanders really make the 49ers better down the stretch? Bill Barnwell grades the deal.
Big Opinions
Kellerman: Saints have everything they need to beat Patriots
Tom Brady is setting up to leave the Pats
College football
Watch live: CFP Top 25
The biggest question remaining for each Top 25 team
Which problem areas could trip up the nation's top contenders?
Top Headlines
- Lions deal Diggs to Seattle, stunning teammates
- 49ers acquire Broncos WR Sanders for picks
- Jets fuming Darnold's 'ghosts' remark made air
- LeBron, Davis reflect on failed bid to land Kawhi
- MLB to look into claims against Astros executive
- MJ: Warriors' Curry still 'not a Hall of Famer yet'
- 29 NBA bets we like for 2019-20 season
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On This Date: Oct. 22, 2011
On this date: Michigan State's Hail Mary shocks Wisconsin
On Oct. 22, 2011, Kirk Cousins heaves the ball up, and it is deflected to Keith Nichol, who pushes his way just past the plane after video review.
ESPN Daily Podcast
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Monday through Friday, host Mina Kimes brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
'One football can take you so far'
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The unbreakable bond
Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins says he owes his career to his mom. When you hear her remarkable story of survival, you'll understand his devotion.
'That was worth Game 1'
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First comes the NLDS, then comes ... a baby? Inside Daniel Hudson's life-altering weekend
Daniel Hudson's decision to skip NLCS Game 1 to be with his wife as she gave birth to their daughter made headlines. But for him, it was never really a choice.
Stream UFC on ESPN+
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UFC on ESPN+: See what's next
ESPN+ is now streaming exclusive live UFC events, weigh-ins and more, Ariel and the Bad Guy, Dana White's Contender Series and other exclusive MMA content.
Stream NHL on ESPN+
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The NHL's best on display all season long
Watch and replay select out-of-market NHL games on ESPN+.
