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New York Yankees Jazz Chisholm Jr. slides safely into home plate ahead of the tag from Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez (75) during the eighth inning of Game 2 of an American League wild-card baseball playoff series, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Jazz Chisholm Jr. gets it done with his glove and his speed for Yankees in season-saving playoff win over Red Sox

Back at second base Wednesday night, Jazz Chisholm Jr. played a huge part in saving the Yankees’ season as they beat the rival Boston Red Sox 4-3 in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series. Read More.

ACC bets on being 1st league in college football to bring TV viewers inside live replay reviews

The Atlantic Coast Conference is bringing TV viewers somewhere they've never been before: inside live replay reviews during college football games. Read More.

FIFA VP pushes back on Trump comments about moving World Cup games from ‘dangerous’ cities

U.S. President Donald Trump was reminded Wednesday that FIFA, not any government, ultimately decides which cities will host 2026 World Cup games. Read More.

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After seeing his first college football game action, Lycoming College nose tackle Tom Cillo (40) and teammates celebrate a 23-16 win over King's College in an NCAA Division III junior varsity college football game in Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

At 58, Tom Cillo is tackling his dream of playing college football

Tom Cillo, a 58-year-old freshman at Lycoming College, has become a college football player. Cillo, who had never played football before, decided to pursue his dream last spring after saying he was tired of living with regret. Read More.

Pete Carroll among coaches working into 70s, opting for team building over retirement

Pete Carroll returned to coaching to take on the challenge of revitalizing the Las Vegas Raiders. The 74-year-old Carroll thrives on competition and in returning to the sidelines he joined a group of older coaches, like Geno Auriemma and Rick Pitino, who continue to succeed in their 70s. Read More.

Money well spent: Ishbia’s investment into WNBA’s Mercury pays off fast with surprise run to Finals

As the WNBA enters an era of increased exposure and popularity, the Mercury are one of the league’s crown jewels. The proud franchise has been to the Finals six times since its inception in 1997, winning championships in 2007, 2009 and 2014. Read More.

 

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) rushes past Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive line Logan Hall (90) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Pro Picks: Eagles will stay undefeated and edge the Broncos in a close, tough game

The Philadelphia Eagles keep finding ways to win. The Denver Broncos are aiming to hand them that first loss. Read More.

Shohei Ohtani to make postseason pitching debut for Dodgers in Game 1 of NLDS

Shohei Ohtani will make his postseason pitching debut when he starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. Read More.

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