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MLB Wild Card Series: Analysis and takeaways from a FOUR-sweep day!
Three teams are through to the division series! We've got it all covered for you.

What's next for eliminated MLB playoff teams: How will Blue Jays and Rays regroup?
Here's what should be on the offseason to-do list for every squad as its October run ends.
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MLB SCOREBOARD
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SIZING UP THE DIVISIONAL ROUND
The division series matchups are set! What you need to know about the eight remaining MLB playoff teams
Have World Series or bust hopes for the postseason? Here's why your squad could be playing into November -- or get sent home next.

PHILS, D-BACKS ADVANCE TO NLCS
ALL FOUR WC SERIES END IN SWEEPS
Bryson Stott's 412-foot grand slam helps Phillies sweep Marlins
D-backs celebrate NLDS appearance after sweeping Brewers

ALDS TICKETS PUNCHED
RANGERS, TWINS ADVANCE FROM WILD CARD ROUND
Duran gets final out as Twins win first playoff series in 21 years
Adolis Garcia flings bat after no-doubter

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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.

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'
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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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