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Anthony Rizzo supports young athletes, cheers on White Sox and prepares for Chicago Marathon
Former Cubs star Anthony Rizzo spent Wednesday inspiring young athletes in Chicago, sharing lessons from sports while supporting a youth clinic before heading to a White Sox playoff game.
ESPN BPI: Surging Timberwolves Projected 48 Wins, 95.5% Playoff Odds
The NBA preseason is underway, and the Minnesota Timberwolves opener showed plenty of promise. Now, ESPN’s Basketball Power Index is saying encouraging things about the team, too. The Wolves finished 49-33 last season, reached the Western Conference semifinals, and are entering 2026-27 with several roster changes. Just how high are the expectations for the Wolves? …
What We Learned About College Football in Week 5
The Big Ten’s Cluster of Disappointment Heading into the season, USC, Washington, Michigan and Penn State were all expected to compete for a playoff berth. It’s not looking promising for any of those teams. Washington looked sluggish in non-conference play before starting 0-2 in the Big Ten while being riddled with injuries. Penn State and […]
MLB playoff bracket: Games today, full playoff schedule
MLB's division series round is almost complete, with anywhere from zero to four teams able to advance with wins today. Print out your playoff bracket.
Week 5 changes the picture for college football’s undefeated teams
Week 5 reshaped the college football landscape as several undefeated teams suffered their first losses. Alabama, Georgia, Notre Dame and Miami strengthened their playoff cases, while Texas remained No. 1. With 15 unbeaten teams left, Week 6 brings crucial matchups that could dramatically reshape the national championship race.
Final Takeaways From the Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 Season
The Pittsburgh Pirates made strides during the 2026 MLB season, but not enough to be a playoff team
The 2026 Big Ten College Football Playoff Picture: Week 6
The contenders and fringe contenders are beginning to show themselves in the Big Ten. At the same time, six programs have been eliminated from contention.
Why Eagles should really be concerned about missing NFL playoffs
This concern for the Eagles is not overblown at all.
How Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani problem could lead to postseason elimination
This issue for the Dodgers' biggest superstar could sink their playoff hopes.
USA TODAY Sports Super 10 Alaska high school flag football rankings, Week 7
After a 19-12 victory over Dimond, South Anchorage reclaims the No. 1 spot in the Alaska Super 10 flag football rankings ahead of playoffs.
Where USA TODAY Sports sees Florida playing its bowl game after Week 5
The Florida Gators have fallen out of USA TODAY Sports' College Football Playoff predictions and are now projected to play in this in-state bowl game.
ALDS Game 2 Player of the Game: Ben Rice
Rice's two homers provided the only resistance the Yankees could muster in another ugly playoff loss.
Joe Burrow Bengals Passing Records Watch: Week 5
Heading into the 2026 season, Joe Burrow has the weight of the world on his shoulders. Can he carry the Bengals back to the playoffs after missing in each of the last three seasons? In 2023, his season was shortened due to a freak wrist injury. That injury was so severe that "experts" on Twitter …
"I think just with the playoff time and watching, that …
"I think just with the playoff time and watching, that …
Can Washington Nationals Bounce Back Into Playoff Team in 2027?
Can the Washington Nationals flip the script to become a playoff contender in 2027?
MLB News Outside The Confines: The Postseason hits the roof
All the news from the playoffs, including Drew Rasmussen, Ty France and the Brewers.
Northwestern Projected to Make College Football Playoff in Early Prediction
Northwestern is projected as the No. 10 seed in an early College Football Playoff bracket after the Wildcats’ dominant 34-13 win over Penn State.
MLB playoff schedule: It’s American League Monday
The National League had the MLB playoff stage to itself on Sunday, but while those four teams switch cities, Monday belongs to the American League Division Series, with a pair of Games 2 in Cleveland and St. Petersburg. Major League Baseball in recent years has started the Division Series round with all four series playing […]
Chourio walk-off single lifts Brewers over Padres
Jackson Chourio smacked a walk-off two-run single to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Sunday and a commanding 2-0 lead in their Major League Baseball playoff series.For the second straight day the Brewers rallied from 2-0 down to beat the Padres, who are now in survival mode as the best-of-five National League division series shifts to San Diego for game three on Tuesday.
Why Oregon-UCLA is Must-Win For Ducks Playoff Chances
The Oregon Ducks have a must-win game against the UCLA Bruins this weekend.
NLDS Game 1 notes: Tarik Skubal, Teoscar Hernández, Max Muncy
The Dodgers secured their first postseason game of the year on Saturday, powering three home runs to back a strong start from Tarik Skubal in a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves. It was the first time that Skubal was able to pitch at home in a postseason starts, as all of his four playoff […]
MLB playoff schedule: NLDS gets the Sunday stage
LOS ANGELES — After a four-game Saturday, the National League has Sunday to itself with a pair of Games 2 of the NLDS first in Milwaukee and then in Los Angeles. After winning Game 1 in 100-degree heat on Saturday afternoon behind Tarik Skubal, the Dodgers turn to Blake Snell for Game 2 in trying […]
Blue Jays Receive Intriguing Take on Mets’ Francisco Lindor
The New York Mets and president of baseball operations David Stearns are back at the drawing board after missing the playoffs for the second straight season. Stearns has to find a way to improve the team and get it back to the postseason, and that means making tough decisions. Juan Soto is the face of […] The post Blue Jays Receive Intriguing Take on Mets’ Francisco Lindor appeared first on HEAVY.
Valkyries to face defending-champion Aces, questions in semifinals
The Golden State Valkyries are the highest seed left in the WNBA playoffs, but Las Vegas was 3-0 in regular-season meetings between the teams. Can Natalie Nakase's team stop the star-studded Aces?
Full Saturday slate of baseball as Division Series begin
Four playoff games stacked back to back as the MLB playoffs continue in earnest!
MLB playoff games and schedule today: Quadruple-header on deck
Opening day of MLB Division Series brings a quadruple-header.
Brutal weather in store for Dodgers-Braves MLB playoff series
Things are heating up in this MLB postseason, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are back at it, with a chance to win the World Series.
Saturday Sports: Major League Baseball playoff time; WNBA
NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the WNBA and MLB playoffs.
Will rookie slugger take MLB playoffs by storm? Players who could decide division series
Breaking down MLB's best-of-five Division Series and the players who will impact the games.
MLB playoff schedule: Four Division Series Games 1 on Saturday
LOS ANGELES — After two days of four playoff games during the wild card round, Saturday gives us one more day full of baseball on Saturday to start the Division Series round in both the American League and National League. The Dodgers will start Tarik Skubal in Game 1 of their NLDS against a potential […]
Letters to Sports: USC's defense, sportsmanship called into question
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on USC's loss to Oregon, and the horrific late hit, the Dodgers playoff chances and more.
Stunning comeback as Valkyries erase 16-point deficit to down Wings, advance to semifinals
The Golden State Valkyries, who fell behind by 16 on in the decisive game of their playoff series with the Dallas Wings, rallied to win 77-73. They will face the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals.
Florida Put on Upset alert Before Playing No 25 Mizzou
Riding high after toppling Ole Miss, the Gators must now survive a hostile SEC road test against a motivated Tigers squad eager to derail Florida’s playoff momentum.
P.J. Washington Could Channel Mavs Legend with Bench Move
Coming off a down year, Washington wants to return to the playoff basketball that has defined his time thus far with the Dallas Mavericks.
ESPN’s Exclusive CFP Window Closes Next Week As 24-Team Playoff Looms
The College Football Playoff has until Dec. 1 to expand for 2027.
How to Watch the ALDS: White Sox at Guardians
Your broadcast guide for the coming playoff series!
Friday Open Thread
This is a slow time of year for baseball news, if your team isn’t in the playoffs. MLB doesn’t like teams to make news during the playoffs, because they want the focus to be on the playoff teams, which is fair. Jameson Taillon is going to have elbow surgery next week. He’s had Tommy John […]
Sophie Cunningham’s playoff presence draws attention beyond the court
Sophie Cunningham turned heads before the WNBA playoffs with a striking all-white look featuring a mini dress, dark sunglasses and strappy heels. The Indiana Fever guard’s fashion statement added another memorable moment to her growing reputation for standout pregame tunnel style.
Dodgers to start playoffs still as World Series favorites
The Dodgers are still the World Series favorites as they get ready to start the postseason.
Eyewitness Sports Scoreboard for Friday, October 2
The push for the playoffs in fall sports is heating up by the day, and the race to make your case for Cortland or Syracuse is on! We had a full docket of sports in the high school ranks on Thursday, and you can catch up with all of last night's action on the Friday edition of the Eyewitness Sports Scoreboard!
Do the Massillon Tigers play an OHSAA football game tonight?
The unbeaten Massillon Tigers do not play in tonight. Here's what's ahead for the Tigers and where they sit in the OHSAA football playoff picture.
Iowa Football: Final Prediction For Iowa-Ohio State Showdown
Can the Hawkeyes launch themselves into College Football Playoff contention?
Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner Ready to Take 'Advantage' of Opportunity
Fresh off an injury-plagued season, the versatile wing prioritizes physical longevity and a heightened sense of urgency to push Orlando beyond the first round of the playoffs.
Dear SEC presidents: You're about to ruin college football for a payday
SEC leaders appear ready to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, chasing revenue while risking the sport's best asset: its season.
Bay Area sports calendar, Oct. 2-4
The Valkyries look to advance in the WNBA playoffs with a win over the Dallas Wings in Game 3 of their first-round series on Friday night at 6 p.m. (ESPN2)
Highlights/scores: High school sports (10/01/26)
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – IHSA girls’ flag football playoffs began on Thursday, while the regular season continued for multiple other high school sports in Illinois. Check out some highlights above, from a unique rivalry match in Champaign, and more scores below from Thursday’s action in the WCIA 3 viewing area. GIRLS’ FLAG FOOTBALL Mahomet-Seymour 25, […]
MLB playoffs 2026: Division series preview, X-factors, predictions and more for Braves-Dodgers, Padres-Brewers, Yankees-Rays and White Sox-Guardians
MLB playoff bracket: See the 2026 ALDS and NLDS matchups
Michael Harris II sent the Braves into a division series against the Dodgers. Here's every ALDS and NLDS matchup as the MLB playoffs move on.
Phillies' 2026 Season Ends in Rough Game 3 Against Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies have been eliminated from the playoffs after losing Game 3 to the Atlanta Braves.
‘Biggest day of the year;’ downtown St. Petersburg businesses rejoice ahead of ALDS
Ahead of playoff baseball's return to St. Petersburg and Tropicana Field, downtown businesses are bracing for at least a weekend of packed crowds.
Bickley: Torey Lovullo deserved his new contract
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo earned another contract despite missing the playoffs for the eighth time in nine years.
San Jose Sharks season preview, lineup and prediction
The San Jose Sharks enter the 2026-27 season with playoff expectations following a busy offseason.
Utah Jazz Remain Underrated Entering 2026-27 Season
Armed with Jaren Jackson Jr.’s elite defense and Darryn Peterson’s arrival, a revamped roster looks to defy betting lines and vault from the cellar into playoff contention.
October is already fun, plus poll results
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Extend your series today. Coming up: ‼️ A WNBA playoff thriller 📈 Three MLB teams advance 🔁 Late-night NFL trade We are in the midst of a beautiful time, and not just because it’s officially October (more on that in a bit). This week, we get to enjoy a three-game-playoff-series bonanza, in which every game really, really matters. The MLB and WNBA postseasons started days ago; multiple teams are already heading to exit...
PCA, Cubs meekly exit playoffs after offense disappears in 2-game Wild Card sweep by Padres
The Chicago team that didn't have the pope on its side is heading meekly into the offseason. Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs came out to sunny San Diego and wilted like a tourist without enough sunscreen, swept out of the National League Wild Card Series by a San Diego Padres team eager for redemption and perhaps primed for a deep postseason run. The Cubs lost 4-1 in Game 2 on Wednesday night at Petco Park to exit the postseason.
WNBA playoffs live updates, Valkyries-Wings score: Postseason continues with Game 2 from Dallas after Dream eliminate Mystics
White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005
Houston ace Hunter Brown was lifted after getting just two outs and wasn’t helped by a sloppy defense, which committed two first-inning errors.
How The Golden State Valkyries Built A WNBA Business Powerhouse
The Golden State Valkyries built a WNBA business powerhouse in two seasons, driving record attendance, 12,000+ season ticket holders and a No. 2 playoff seed.
Freeport girls volleyball taking care of business through 1st half of season
The nearly two dozen members of the Freeport varsity and junior varsity girls volleyball teams attended a summer camp at Penn State. Fifteen top schools from all over the region were there and provided standout competition over three days. At the end of the camp, a playoff was held to
Unfinished Business
“I’m invested in this group,” said Wild forward Nick Foligno last season after Minnesota lost to Colorado in five games in the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On the eve of the season opener in Nashville, Foligno is true to his word and is gearing up for what
Pittsburgh Pirates Fell Short of Goal for 2026 Season
The Pittsburgh Pirates wanted to be in the playoffs in 2026, but are on the outside looking in once again.
Projecting Florida's College Football Playoff seed, results
Here's what seed CBS Sports predicts for the Florida Gators in the College Football Playoff, as well as the games, matchups and results.
MLB Playoff Openers Kick Off With Mixed Attendance
The Braves and Astros failed to sell out their playoff openers.
Charley Steiner will call Dodgers postseason home games on radio
LOS ANGELES — Every game of the Dodgers postseason, from the National League Division series to — should they advance — the National League Championship Series and World Series, will be televised by Fox Sports. But on radio, Charley Steiner will call Dodgers home playoff games at Dodger Stadium for AM 570 and the team’s […]
Rays Built an October Contender Without Sacrificing Their Future
The Tampa Bay Rays won 98 games, captured the AL East and earned the American League's No. 1 seed without mortgaging their future. From Junior Caminero and Drew Rasmussen to trade additions Freddy Peralta and Liam Hicks, Tampa Bay built a complete MLB playoff contender.
Dahlin eager to build on last season after Sabres snapped playoff drought
Having enjoyed his first taste of the postseason last year, the 26-year-old Swede is hungry for more as a new season is set to begin.
Orioles news: More upgrades are coming to Camden Yards
The playoffs are underway, and the Orioles assess what went wrong.
A wild playoff day in 2 sports. Plus: NHL’s No. 1 pick debuts
Good morning! A lot happened yesterday. Inside: ⚾ Postseason = on 🏀 Top seed = out 🏒 Puck = dropped The Postseason: Six stats from a massive day October started on Sept. 29 this year. All four of MLB’s best-of-three Wild Card Series got underway yesterday. Here’s a key number from each of them: 71.5 percent: The Phillies’ win probability in Game 1 against the Braves when Austin Riley, the Atlanta third baseman who had the worst season of his career, came to the plate against lights-out reliever
With the Sox and Cubs both in the playoffs, sports bars are busier than ever: ‘It’s great for everyone’
Both teams in the playoffs means business is up at drinking spots around the city.
With the Sox and Cubs both in the playoffs, sports bars are busier than ever: ‘It’s great for everyone’
For the first time since the shortened 2020 season, both of the Windy City’s baseball teams have nabbed a spot in the Major League Baseball postseason. Fans across Chicago, from the North Side, South Side and beyond, are ecstatic. No one, however, is more eager than the local sports bars. “It’s amazing,” said Carolyn Mitchell, who owns Mitchell’s Tap. The White Sox and the Cubs had their first ...
This Stat Explains Exactly How Rays Won 98 Games
The Tampa Bay Rays won 98 games by dominating close situations, going 25-4 in one-run games and 61-35 in games decided by three runs or fewer. Elite pitching control, MLB's lowest strikeout rate and a versatile offense could make Tampa Bay dangerous in the MLB playoffs.
Yankees’ Ben Rice Achieves Unprecedented Playoff Baseball History for NYY
The case can be made that Ben Rice just had the greatest hitting game in the history of postseason baseball for the New York Yankees. He achieved something so remarkable that Babe Ruth never did it. Lou Gehrig never did it. Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Reggie Jackson, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Aaron Judge […] The post Yankees’ Ben Rice Achieves Unprecedented Playoff Baseball History for NYY appeared first on HEAVY.
Paolo Banchero is Set to Lead With Vengeance
Fueled by a bitter playoff exit, Orlando’s cornerstone demands collective urgency and peak efficiency to transform the Magic from first-round mainstays into legitimate Eastern Conference powerhouses.
Three Surprising Additions to the Padres’ Postseason Roster
Even though it's still September, October baseball is upon us! Today marks the start of the most exciting time of year in the baseball calendar: the playoffs. And with that time comes some interesting decisions. Teams have to decide who will and won't be on their postseason roster by the morning of Game One. The …
8 seeds to beat a 1 seed in WNBA: Complete history of biggest first-round playoff upsets
The Liberty made history with their first-round upset over the Lynx.
Tuesday’s chaotic TV schedule proves that it’s harder than ever to be a sports fan
On its face, Tuesday was an awesome day for sports fans to sit back, relax, and watch compelling action all day long. All four MLB Wild Card series began with Game 1, staggered across the day beginning at 2 p.m. ET. We had two elimination games in the WNBA playoffs, with Game 2 of both…
Why Diamondbacks Missed The Playoffs
I am an optimist. My definition of Diamondbacks success is reaching the playoffs. Today, my thoughts are making a rare walk through the dark side to address what kept the Diamondbacks from success. Let’s look at eleven reasons. My view is that 4 reasons had no negative impact, 3 reasons had low negative impact (perhaps […]
Illinois high school flag football playoff scores, schedule
Here are the latest Illinois flag football scores and schedules for the 2026 postseason.
Atlanta Braves Make Austin Riley Announcement Before Phillies Game
The MLB playoffs begin today!! (September, 29.) The action begins with the National League Wild Card matchup between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies. First pitch is at 2:15 p.m. EST, and both teams are deploying very formidable starters. For Atlanta, it is rolling with Chris Sale in the series opener, and the Phillies […] The post Atlanta Braves Make Austin Riley Announcement Before Phillies Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Florida's seeding in Week 4 College Football Playoff projections
Here's where USA TODAY Sports has the Florida Gators seeded in its College Football Playoff projections after their Week 4 win over Ole Miss.
NBC Curbs One of Fans’ Biggest MLB Playoffs Issues
Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees fans will hear friendly TV voices call their team’s Wild-Card matchup this week. In the playoffs, that’s not always the case. Year after year, MLB followers grumble about losing the local announcing booths they’ve spent their summers with in favor of national voices brought in for postseason action. …
Duke Slammed by ESPN in College Football Playoff Projection
Despite an undefeated start and a nation-leading ground game, the Blue Devils remain snubbed in CFP projections, sparking a heated debate over brand bias versus actual results.
LeBron James Sends Clear Message About 76ers' Playoff Woes
LeBron James said at media day that he will not be losing in the second round. He will do what it takes to help the 76ers break the second-round curse.
Yankees and Red Sox meet in playoffs again
The Yankees and Red Sox are set to square off in a Wild Card Series, marking their seventh postseason meeting.
Unlikely playoff teams collide as Astros face White Sox in AL Wild Card Series
The Astros are the first team to reach the postseason without a winning record, and the White Sox are the only team in major league history to follow consecutive 100-loss seasons with a playoff berth.
NY Yankees can unleash a very different playoff weapon
Carlos Rodon is available out of the bullpen for the Yankees in the Wild Card Series. Aaron Boone confirmed the […]
MLB Playoffs 2026: Scores, schedule, TV, and more
Here is everything you need to know to follow the 2026 MLB Playoffs
Pirates get first winning season since 2018
It was a winning season despite no playoffs for the Bucs.