MLB playoffs: ALCS, NLCS Friday takeaways, analysis - ESPN
After tonight's thrilling games, two teams are one win away from the World Series — though one of them remains exactly where it was before first pitch.
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Ranking the PFL Super Fights Battle of the Giants Does any matchup top Ngannou-Ferreira? - ESPN
Two of the PFL's best fighters will look to establish themselves as being worthy of a place in the top tier of mixed martial arts Saturday. So will the fight company itself.
Guardians' Clase calls lack of execution in ALCS 'surprising' - ESPN
CLEVELAND — For an entire season, Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase provided something that even the best relievers rarely can claim: near certainty.
College football Week 8 preview: Texas-Georgia, five midseason surprises and more - ESPN
Week 8 is here as we look toward multiple exciting conference matchups on Saturday's slate of games. With how this season's matchups have been panning out, these are ones you won't want to miss.
Sandy Brondello blasts refs after Liberty's G4 loss -- 'Just be fair' - ESPN
MINNEAPOLIS — New York Liberty coach Sandy Brondello blasted the officiating and foul call disparity following her team's 82-80 Game 4 loss Friday to the Minnesota Lynx.
Yankees rally late, hold off Guardians to take 3-1 ALCS lead - ESPN
CLEVELAND — Guardians All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase gave up two runs in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees moved closer to another World Series, beating Cleveland 8-6 on Friday night to take a 3-1 lead in the American League Championship Series.
Why BYU's 1984 national title still matters in college football - ESPN
PROVO, UTAH, IS a city of about 115,000, nestled into the rocks on the back side of the Rocky Mountains. It is the fourth-largest city in Utah, and it's made up primarily of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And because of a miraculous run of football prowess and perfect breaks 40 years ago, Provo will forever be known as a national title town.
Stephen Curry (finger) sits out Warriors preseason finale - ESPN
SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will sit out the team's preseason finale Friday because of a sprained right index finger.