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The Arizona Diamondbacks can only watch from home as their hopes of reaching the playoffs and defending their NL title fade away

The Arizona Diamondbacks showed up at Chase Field on Monday afternoon for a light workout, but they were filled with anxiety. After…

By RYAN DYRUD Oct 1, 2024 3 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

The Atlanta Braves are returning to the playoffs following a challenging season

By JAMES BROWN Oct 1, 2024 4 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

King will take the mound for the San Diego Padres’ playoff opener against the Atlanta Braves, with the crowd at Petco Park expected to be “absolutely wild”

By RYAN DYRUD Oct 1, 2024 3 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Detroit Tigers have shifted from being long shots to becoming one of the top betting favorites as they head into the playoffs

By BRIAN ANDERSON Oct 1, 2024 1 min read

WNBA CLASSIC

Marina Mabrey’s six three-pointers propelled the Connecticut Sun to a 73-70 victory against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs semifinals

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Oct 1, 2024 1 min read

MOTORSPORT CLASSIC

“Survive and advance” is the guiding principle for NASCAR Cup Series playoff hopefuls following the tumultuous race in Kansas

By JAMES BROWN Oct 1, 2024 4 min read

WNBA CLASSIC

Stewart and Ionescu guide the New York Liberty to an 87-77 victory in Game 1 against the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals

By RYAN DYRUD Oct 1, 2024 4 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

Caleb Williams guided four scoring drives, helping the Chicago Bears secure a 24-18 victory over the Los Angeles Rams

By BRIAN ANDERSON Oct 1, 2024 2 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

Younghoe Koo kicked a 58-yard field goal with just 2 seconds remaining, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a 26-24 victory against the New Orleans Saints

By ROBERT JACKSON Oct 1, 2024 2 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

Mayfield passed for 347 yards and contributed to three touchdowns, guiding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 33-16 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Oct 1, 2024 2 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

Joe Flacco stepped in for the injured Anthony Richardson and assisted the Indianapolis Colts in securing a 27-24 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers

By BRIAN ANDERSON Oct 1, 2024 2 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

Stroud’s touchdown throw with 18 seconds remaining propels the Houston Texans to a 24-20 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars

By BRIAN ANDERSON Oct 1, 2024 4 min read