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Digging into the digits behind the NFL’s thrilling Week 5 Digging into the digits behind the NFL’s thrilling Week 5
Digging into the digits behind the NFL’s thrilling Week 5
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From acrobatic grabs to running backs (RBs) tossing touchdowns (TDs), this NFL weekend had a little bit of everything. Let’s dig into the digits that have defined Week 5 with tonight’s 8:15 p.m. ET Monday Night Football tilt between the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars still to come.
October 06, 2025
Las Vegas Aces take 2-0 lead in best-of-seven WNBA FinalsLas Vegas Aces take 2-0 lead in best-of-seven WNBA Finals
Las Vegas Aces take 2-0 lead in best-of-seven WNBA Finals
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The Las Vegas Aces boast a commanding 2-0 lead in the WNBA’s first-ever best-of-seven Finals following yesterday’s 91–78 win over the Phoenix Mercury. The series now shifts from Vegas to Phoenix ahead of Wednesday’s Game 3…but not before we discuss the latest from the hardwood.
October 06, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays one win away from their first ALCS since 2016Toronto Blue Jays one win away from their first ALCS since 2016
Toronto Blue Jays one win away from their first ALCS since 2016
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The Toronto Blue Jays are officially one win away from their first American League Championship Series (ALCS) since 2016 after an explosive first two divisional series games vs. the NY Yankees. Feeling oh so savage with Game 3 and the chance to advance on deck tomorrow.
October 06, 2025
Will the Las Vegas Aces or Phoenix Mercury prevail in the 2025 WNBA Finals?Will the Las Vegas Aces or Phoenix Mercury prevail in the 2025 WNBA Finals?
Will the Las Vegas Aces or Phoenix Mercury prevail in the 2025 WNBA Finals?
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Today’s newsletter has everything you need to know ahead of tonight’s 8 p.m. ET Game 1 tipoff, from the reason each squad could hoist the championship trophy to the Finals tidbits that could decide the series. Let’s hoop to it.
October 03, 2025
Three MLB Wild Card series go the distance, NY Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Chicago Cubs advanceThree MLB Wild Card series go the distance, NY Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Chicago Cubs advance
Three MLB Wild Card series go the distance, NY Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Chicago Cubs advance
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Yesterday marked just the second time in baseball’s long history with three winner-take-all games on the same day. Take a deep breath and steady that heart rate as we recap what went down on the diamond in the best-of-three Wild Card round.
October 03, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays preparing for ALDS showdown vs. NY YankeesToronto Blue Jays preparing for ALDS showdown vs. NY Yankees
Toronto Blue Jays preparing for ALDS showdown vs. NY Yankees
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But wait, there’s more baseball. With the best-of-three Wild Card done and dusted, it’s on to the best-of-five Divisional Series, with four teams each remaining from the American League (AL) and National League (NL). That’s right, it’s time for the well-rested Toronto Blue Jays to shine after enjoying a first-round bye. So ready for takeoff.
October 03, 2025
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen makes late push for World Drivers’ Championship contentionRed Bull’s Max Verstappen makes late push for World Drivers’ Championship contention
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen makes late push for World Drivers’ Championship contention
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Feel that? It’s the temps emanating from this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix (GP). Not only has Sunday’s 8 a.m. ET race already been given a heat hazard declaration, but the race for the World Drivers’ Championship (WDC) is also scorching hot, especially with just seven GPs to go.
October 03, 2025
MLB playoffs underway after thrilling Wild Card Game 1sMLB playoffs underway after thrilling Wild Card Game 1s
MLB playoffs underway after thrilling Wild Card Game 1s
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And just like that, the MLB playoffs are underway with yesterday’s mostly low-scoring but always high-stakes quadruple-header of Wild Card action. This opening round is best-of-three, meaning the divisional series will be set by the next time we talk. Blink and you’ll miss it.
October 01, 2025
Las Vegas Aces punch Finals ticket for third time in four yearsLas Vegas Aces punch Finals ticket for third time in four years
Las Vegas Aces punch Finals ticket for third time in four years
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As if that wasn’t enough WNBA news for one day, the Finals matchup is officially set. The Phoenix Mercury will face the Las Vegas Aces in the best-of-seven championship series after last night’s 107–98 overtime (OT) win over the Indiana Fever. Here’s how it all went down.
October 01, 2025
Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier lambasts WNBA league office in four-minute statementMinnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier lambasts WNBA league office in four-minute statement
Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier lambasts WNBA league office in four-minute statement
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Need a little push to say exactly what’s on your mind? Look no further than the aforementioned Collier’s exit interview, where the five-time All-Star lambasted Commissioner Engelbert and the league office in a two-page prepared statement. Receipts, incoming.
October 01, 2025
Everything you need to know about the 2025 MLB postseasonEverything you need to know about the 2025 MLB postseason
Everything you need to know about the 2025 MLB postseason
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Happy MLB postseason to all who celebrate. That’s right, the playoffs begin today at 1:08 p.m. ET with 12 of the league’s 30 teams swinging to hoist the World Series trophy. Today’s newsletter has everything you need to know before the first pitch — and to help complete your pro baseball playoff bracket challenge. Play ball.
September 30, 2025
Officiating dominates headlines as WNBA playoffs continueOfficiating dominates headlines as WNBA playoffs continue
Officiating dominates headlines as WNBA playoffs continue
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Even with one WNBA semifinal done and dusted and the other heading for a winner-take-all Game 5, officiating continues to dominate headlines. From the buckets to the blown calls, let’s get into it.
September 29, 2025
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