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NL champion Philadelphia Phillies look to make quick work of upstart Marlins in Wild Card Series
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NL champion Philadelphia Phillies look to make quick work of upstart Marlins in Wild Card Series

· October 2, 2023

PHILADELPHIA Rob Thomson gripped a bottle of bubbly in the exhilarating moments after the Philadelphia Phillies clinched a second straight postseason berth and called Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott the

Mets and Yankees wrap up nightmare New York seasons and head into uncertain winter
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Mets and Yankees wrap up nightmare New York seasons and head into uncertain winter

NEW YORK For the first time in nine years, baseball s postseason won t include a New York team.

Valley West rallies past Dallas in girls soccer
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Valley West rallies past Dallas in girls soccer

· October 2, 2023

Nora Keating and Gabrielle Marsola each scored second half goals as Wyoming Valley West rallied for a 4-3 victory over host Dallas in a Wyoming Valley Conference girls soccer match on Monday.

Pentagon warns Congress it is running low on money to replace weapons sent to Ukraine
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Pentagon warns Congress it is running low on money to replace weapons sent to Ukraine

WASHINGTON The Pentagon is warning Congress that it is running low on money to replace weapons the U.S. has sent to Ukraine and has already been forced to slow down resupplying some troops, accordin

After playing four seasons with the Giants, Julian Love is returning to MetLife with the Seahawks
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After playing four seasons with the Giants, Julian Love is returning to MetLife with the Seahawks

· October 2, 2023

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Defensive back Julian Love learned, grew as a player and dealt with a lot of losing in spending his first four NFL seasons with the New York Giants.

Blaney beats Harvick at Talladega to advance in NASCAR playoffs. Harvick disqualified after race
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Blaney beats Harvick at Talladega to advance in NASCAR playoffs. Harvick disqualified after race

TALLADEGA, Ala. In a battle of Ford drivers in which the blue oval was determined to find its way to victory lane, Ryan Blaney held off Kevin Harvick at the Talladega Superspeedway finish line as Bl

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs hold on to beat Jets 23-20 with Taylor Swift, Aaron Rodgers watching
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Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs hold on to beat Jets 23-20 with Taylor Swift, Aaron Rodgers watching

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs shook off a subpar performance during which they blew a 17-point lead, but held on to defeat the New York Jets 23-20 on Sunday night.

McCaffrey scores 4 TDs to lead the 49ers past the Cardinals 35-16
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McCaffrey scores 4 TDs to lead the 49ers past the Cardinals 35-16

SANTA CLARA, Calif. The only person who could stop Christian McCaffrey from tying a San Francisco franchise record with a fifth touchdown was his own coach.

Khalil Mack’s 6 sacks, Justin Herbert’s 3 touchdowns propel Chargers to 24-17 win over Raiders
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Khalil Mack’s 6 sacks, Justin Herbert’s 3 touchdowns propel Chargers to 24-17 win over Raiders

· October 2, 2023

INGLEWOOD, Calif. With their $252.5 million quarterback wearing a splint on his non-throwing hand and down three starters on defense, the Los Angeles Chargers found a way to gut out their second str

Baker Mayfield has 3 TD passes, ailing Derek Carr ineffective as Buccaneers top Saints 26-9
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Baker Mayfield has 3 TD passes, ailing Derek Carr ineffective as Buccaneers top Saints 26-9

NEW ORLEANS Baker Mayfield might have landed with the right team at the right time.

Justin Jefferson’s 2 TDs, D.J. Wonnum’s 51-yard fumble return lift Vikings over Panthers 21-13
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Justin Jefferson’s 2 TDs, D.J. Wonnum’s 51-yard fumble return lift Vikings over Panthers 21-13

· October 1, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith said he didn t come into Sunday s game expecting to be an integral part of the team s defensive pressure package.

No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young struggles yet again, dejected after Panthers fall into 0-4 hole
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No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young struggles yet again, dejected after Panthers fall into 0-4 hole

· October 1, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C. After many of his teammates had showered, dressed and left the stadium, Bryce Young sat motionless in front of his locker still in full uniform staring straight ahead while pondering

Josh Allen throws 4 TD passes, runs for score, Bills rout division rival Dolphins 48-20
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Josh Allen throws 4 TD passes, runs for score, Bills rout division rival Dolphins 48-20

· October 1, 2023

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. Stefon Diggs was so elusive on Sunday, the Bills star receiver even came away with two full cups of beer while celebrating the second of his three touchdown catches.

Bills safety Damar Hamlin returns to action in first regular-season game since cardiac arrest
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Bills safety Damar Hamlin returns to action in first regular-season game since cardiac arrest

· October 1, 2023

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. Damar Hamlin was the last Buffalo Bills player to exit the tunnel and ran the length of the field with his arms spread out wide at his sides as if he were flying.

Stafford overcomes injury to throw winning TD pass to Nacua in OT to give Rams 29-23 win over Colts
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Stafford overcomes injury to throw winning TD pass to Nacua in OT to give Rams 29-23 win over Colts

INDIANAPOLIS Matthew Stafford stumbled, slipped and limped his way through the final 20 minutes of regulation Sunday.

Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28
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Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28

CHICAGO The Denver Broncos came in reeling from a 50-point blowout and looked like they were headed toward another lopsided loss.

Henry runs for TD, throws for score as Titans rout Burrow, Bengals 27-3
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Henry runs for TD, throws for score as Titans rout Burrow, Bengals 27-3

NASHVILLE, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans now know what they re capable of when they re not making mistakes.

Lamar Jackson has 4 TDs as Ravens roll to 28-3 win over Browns and rookie QB Thompson-Robinson
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Lamar Jackson has 4 TDs as Ravens roll to 28-3 win over Browns and rookie QB Thompson-Robinson

· October 1, 2023

CLEVELAND Baltimore was missing two receivers and its starting left tackle, later joined on the sideline by the starting right tackle. Its thin secondary was further depleted when two more defensive

Lawrence, Ridley and defense help Jaguars beat Falcons 23-7 in London
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Lawrence, Ridley and defense help Jaguars beat Falcons 23-7 in London

· October 1, 2023

LONDON Calvin Ridley is making the most of his second chance, in more ways than one.

Las Vegas and New York set for WNBA Finals matchup
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Las Vegas and New York set for WNBA Finals matchup

New York and Las Vegas have been on a WNBA Finals collision course all season long as the top two teams in the league. Now they ll meet for the league title.