Sports
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Passan: As giants fall, will the Astros again be last team standing?
In a week of sweeps, upsets and 100-win teams eliminated or on the brink, the Astros found a way to survive and advance -- just like they always do.
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Why Ducati's dominance suggests MotoGP is better than ever
Ducati is enjoying a once-in-a-generation dominant 2023 season, yet MotoGP's cast of potential winners is as deep and varied as it's ever been.
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How a twist of fate, family advice helped Balogun become the USMNT's next big thing
Folarin Balogun is arguably the goalscoring prospect that USMNT had been searching for, but his road to prominence has been far from linear. Thanks...
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Week 7 preview: Who needs a win in the worst way?
Just how crucial is a Week 7 win for Miami and Notre Dame? How about Oregon and Washington, who meet in Seattle?
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Zero playoff appearances, five coaching changes: Life for Justin Simmons, the longest-tenured Bronco
Simmons was drafted right after Denver won Super Bowl 50. They haven't made the playoffs since.
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Facts vs. Feelings: How to value Brock Purdy, Travis Etienne and five others
Looking at the outlooks for seven players whose stocks have risen or fallen since draft day.
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European critics say NWSL is too fast and physical, but it's changing (which helps USWNT)
Long derided as a transitional-only league, the NWSL is becoming more tactically diverse, which may be the key to challenge the WSL and Liga F in...
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The 2023 Pac-12 QB class is giving us a farewell tour like no other
The numbers back up our preseason prediction that the Pac-12 would have one of the best QB classes ever.
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NBArank reaction: Snubs, surprises and the close race for No.1
Which players were snubbed? Who snuck in? And which rookies should we be paying closer attention to?
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The NBArank finale: The top 10 -- and one of the closest races ever for No. 1
Where does LeBron James land ahead of season No. 21? ESPN's NBArank countdown concludes with the best superstars in the league -- and a razor-thin...
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How a fiery first quarter put Las Vegas one win away from a WNBA repeat
The Aces hit seven of their first nine shots en route to an WNBA Finals-record 38-point opening period.
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The best and worst schedules in women's college basketball
Which teams' nonconference schedules will help their NCAA tournament seeding come March? Which teams will wish they had added a marquee game or two?