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College Football Rankings
Week 5

AP Top 25

Top-5
No.1: Georgia (7 - 0)
No.2: Ohio State (6 - 0)
No.3: Tennessee (6 - 0)
No.4: Michigan (7 - 0)
No.5: Clemson (7 - 0)


AFCA Coaches Poll
Top-5
No.1: Georgia (7 - 0)
No,2: Ohio State (6 - 0)
No.3: Michigan (7 - 0)
No.4: Tennessee (6 - 0)
No.5: Clemson (7 - 0)
 
2020 College Football Standings
American Athletic Conference, Atlantic Coast Conference, Big 12 Conference, Big Ten Conference, Conference USA, FBS Independents, Mid-American Conference, Mountain West Conference, Pac-12 Conference, Southeastern Conference, Sun Belt Conference,


Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
Division Leaders:

East
No.5: Clemson (5-0 Conference, 7-0 Overall)
No.14: Syracuse (3-0, 6-0). No.13: Wake Forest (1-1, 5-1) . No.23: NC State (1-2, 5-2)

West
North Carolina (3-0 Conference, 6-1 Overall)

South Eastern Conference Football Standings
Division Leaders:
East:
No.1 Georgia (4-0 Conference, 7-0 Overall)

No.3: Tennessee (3-0, 6-0). No.19: Kentucky (2-2, 5-2)

West:
No.7: Mississippi (3-0 Conference, 7-0 Overall)

No.6: Alabama (2-1, 6-1). No.24: Mississippi State (2-2, 5-2)

Big Ten Football Standings
Division Leaders
East
No.4: Michigan (4-0 Conference, 7-0 Overall)

No.2: Ohio State (3-0, 6-0). No.16: Penn State (2-1, 5-1).

West
No.18: Illinois (3-1 Conference, 6-1 Overall)


Big 12 Conference Standings
Division Leader
No.8: TCU (3-0 Conference, 5-1 Overall)
No.17: Kansas State (3-0, 5-1)

No.29: Texas (3-1, 5-2). No.11: Oklahoma State (2-1, 5-1)

PAC 12 Standings
Division Leader
No.9: UCLA (3-0 Conference, 6-0 Overall)
No.10: Oregon (3-0, 5-1)

No.12: USC (4-1, 6-1). No.15: Utah (3-1, 5-2)
 
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American League Division Series


New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians
Series tied 2-2



Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariner
Astros wins series 3-0

Game 1:
Astros 8, Mariners 7
Game 2: Astros 4, Mariners 2
Game 3: Astros 1, Mariners 0 (18)


National League Division Series

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies wins series 3- 1


Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres
Padres wins series 3-1


*if necessary
 
Dallas Cowboys 2022 Schedule

Preseason: (2 - 1)

Week 1: Aug. 13 at Denver L
Journeymen Josh Johnson leads Broncos' backups past Cowboys 17-7
Johnson, who's 36 years old and playing for his 14th NFL team, threw a pair of first-half touchdown passes. Cooper Rush got the start for Dallas and was 12 of 20 for 84 yards and an interception. Broncos QB Russell Wilson sat this one out along with Cowboys QB Dak Prescott.

Week 2: Aug 20 at Los Angeles Chargers W
Ka'Vontae Turpin has kickoff, punt return TD's: Cowboys beat Chargers 32-18
The Dallas wide receiver became the first player in nine seasons to have kickoff and punt return touchdowns in the same game. the last player to run back a punt and kickoff in the same game — preseason, regular season or playoffs was Detroit's Jeremy Ross on Dec. 8, 2013, against Philadelphia.

Week 3: Aug 26 vs. Seattle W
Seahawks pick Geno Smith starter after preseason lost to Cowboys 27-26
The Seahawks are entering a new era after trading the Super Bowl winner and 10-year starter Wilson to Denver. Will Grier threw for 88 yards and 2 TD's, The defense had 4 INT for the Cowboys


Regular Season: (4 - 2)

Week 1: Sept. 11 vs. Tampa Bay L
Brady, Buds throttle Cowboys 19-3 as Prescott injures hand
Tom Brady and Mike Evans connected on a punctuating touchdown, Leonard Fournette ran for 127 yards. - A rough night for Prescott got worse after his right hand struck a defender when throwing a pass in the fourth quarter.

Week 2: Sept. 18 vs. Cincinnati W
Maher lifts Rush, Cowboys over Burrow, Bengals, 20-17
Brett Maher kicked a 50-yard field goal as time expired. Rush is now 2-0 as an NFL starter. The Cowboys sacked Burrow six times in the first three quarters. The Bengals are the first defending AFC champion to start 0-2 since Denver.


Week 3: Sept. 26 at New York Giants W
Lamb's 1-handed TD catch gives Dallas 23-16 win over Giants
Lamb finished with eight catches for 87 yards, but also dropped a potential 52-yard TD pass. Rush threw for 210 yards. Jones finished 20 of 37 for 196 yards and ran nine times for 79 yards. Barkley finished with 81 yards on 14 carries.


Week 4: Oct. 2 vs. Washington W
Backup QB Rush wins again, as Cowboys beat Commanders 25-10
The three Rush-led victories this season for the Cowboys (3-1) have been the defending NFC East champs lost their opener to Tampa Bay. Washington outgained Dallas 297 yards to 279 but had several promising drives stalled by penalties, and flags

Week 5: Oct. 9 at Los Angeles Rams W
Dominant D puts Cowboys past Rams 22-10 for 4th straight win
The Cowboys' impressive start to the season without Dak Prescott is also very real and not even the defending Super Bowl champions could slow them down. Cooper Rush remained unbeaten as the Cowboys' fill-in starter despite passing for just 102 yards

Week 6: Oct. 16 at Philadelphia L
Eagles improve to 6-0, Hurts key in 26-17 win over Cowboys
Jalen Hurts threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns, C.J. Gardner-Johnson had two of Philadelphia's three interceptions. Rush threw two interceptions in the first half that led to 10 points for the Eagles


Week 7: Oct. 23 vs. Detroit
Week 8: Oct. 30 vs. Chicago
Week 9: Nov. 7 Bye
Week 10: Nov. 13 at Green Bay
Week 11: Nov. 20 at Minnesota
Week 12: Nov. 24 vs. New York Giants
Week 13: Dec. 4 vs. Indianapolis
Week 14: Dec. 11 vs. Houston
Week 15: Dec. 18 at Jacksonville
Week 16: Dec. 24 vs. Philadelphia
Week 17: Dec. 29 at Tennessee
Week 18: Jan. 7 or 8 at Washington
 
Carolina Panthers 2022 Schedule

Preseason: (2 - 1)

Week 1: at Washington W
Darnold has TD, Mayfield solid in preseason opener
Mayfield started and completed four of seven passes for 45 yards. Darnold finished 2 of 3 for 16 yards. Wentz was 10 of 13 for 74 yards for the Commanders.


Week 2: Aug. 19 at New England L
Mac Jones solid, Panthers pause QB battle in Pats' 20 - 10 win
Mac Jones completed a 45-yard pass to set up a touchdown in his first game action of the preseason. Walker was 8 of 15 for 107 yards and two interceptions. Corral finished 9 of 15 for 58 yards for the Panthers.

Week 3: Aug. 26 vs Buffalo W
Mayfield throws 2 TD passes as Panthers defeat Bills 21-0
Mayfield completed 9 of 15 passes for 89 yards. The Panthers scored on two of four possessions with Mayfield at the helm. Case Keenum struggled to move the Buffalo offense, going 8 of 13 for 46 yards with one interception that the Panthers quickly converted into a touchdown.


Regular Season: (1 - 5)

Week 1: Sept. 11 vs Cleveland L
York's 58-yard FG lifts Brown over Panthers, Mayfield 26-24
Nick Chubb ran for 141 yards and Kareem Hunt had 70 total yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns. Mayfield, who spent four seasons with Cleveland prior to being traded in July, finished 16 of 27 for 235 yards with two touchdowns.

Week 2: Sept. 18 at New York Giants L
Giants 2-0 for the first time in 6 years, beat Panthers 19-16
Graham Gano kicked a 56-yard field goal with 3:34 to play, and the Giants ignored being booed off the field at halftime. Saquon Barkley rushed for 72 yards on 21 carries. Christian McCaffrey led the Panthers with 15 carries for 102 yards.


Week 3: Sept. 25 vs. New Orleans W
Panthers defeat Saints 22-14 to snap 9-game losing streak
Baker Mayfield threw for 170 yards, Christian McCaffrey ran for 108 and Shenault had 90 yards receiving. Jameis Winston, playing with an injured back, completed 25 of 41 passes for 353 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions, while rookie Chris Olave had nine catches for 147 yards.


Week 4: Oct. 2 vs Arizona L
Murray has 2 TD passes, 1 rushing; Cardinals top Panthers 25-10
Murray threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns and added another score on the ground. Mayfield has completed 54.7% of his passes this season with four touchdowns and three interceptions.

Week 5: Oct. 9 vs San Francisco L
Garopoolo, stingy defense lead 49ers past Carolina 37-15
After failing to land Deshaun Watson in the offseason, the Carolina Panthers had a choice of whether to pursue Jimmy Garoppolo or Baker Mayfield in an effort to upgrade at quarterback...They chose Mayfield.

Week 6: Oct. 16 at Los Angeles Rams L
LA Rams rally In 2nd half to beat Wilks, Panthers 24-10
Mathew Stafford passed for 253 yards, Darrell Henderson and receiver Ben Skowronek rushed for touchdowns in the second half. Christian McCaffrey amassed 158 of Carolina's 203 total yards

Week 7: Oct. 23 vs Tampa Bay
Week 8: Oct. 30 at Atlanta
Week 9: Nov. 6 at Cincinnati
Week 10: Nov. 10 vs Atlanta
Week 11: Nov. 20 at Baltimore
Week 12: Nov. 27 vs Denver
Week 13: Dec. 4 Bye
Week 14: Dec. 11 at Seattle
Week 15: Dec. 18 vs Pittsburgh
Week 16: Dec. 24 vs Detroit
Week 17: Jan. 1 at Tampa Bay
Week 18: Jan 7/8 at New Orleans
 
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American League Division Series


New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians
Yankees win series 3-2
Game 1: Yankees 4, Guardians 1
Game 2: Guardians 4, Yankees 2 (10)
Game 3: Guardians 6, Yankees 5
Game 4: Yankees 4, Guardians 2
Game 5: Yankees 5, Guardians 1



Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariner
Astros wins series 3-0
Game 1:
Astros 8, Mariners 7
Game 2: Astros 4, Mariners 2
Game 3: Astros 1, Mariners 0 (18)


National League Division Series

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies wins series 3- 1

Game 1:
Phillies 7, Braves 6
Game 2: Braves 3, Phillies 0
Game 3: Phillies 9, Braves 1
Game 4: Phillies 8, Braves 3

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres
Padres wins series 3-1
Game 1:
Dodgers 5, Padres 3
Game 2: Padres 5, Dodgers 3
Game 3: Padres 2, Dodgers 1
Game 4: Padres 5, Dodgers 3
 
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American League Championship Series


Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees
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Game 1: Yankees at Astros, 7:37 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19 (TBS)
Game 2: Yankees at Astros, 7:37 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 (TBS)
Game 3: Astros at Yankees, 5:07 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 (TBS)
Game 4: Astros at Yankees, 7:07 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23 (TBS)G
Game 5*: Astros at Yankees, 4:07 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24 (TBS)G
Game 6*: Yankees at Astros, 6:07 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25 (TBS)G
Game 7*: Yankees at Astros, 7:37 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26 (TBS)


*if necessary

National League Championship Series

Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres
Phillies lead series 1- 0

Game 1: Phillies 2, Padres 0
Game 2: Phillies at Padres, 4:35 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19 (FOX/FS1)
Game 3: Padres at Phillies, 7:37 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21 (FS1)
Game 4: Padres at Phillies, 7:45 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 (FOX/FS1)
Game 5*: Padres at Phillies, 2:37 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23 (FS1)
Game 6*: Phillies at Padres, 8:03 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24 (FS1)
Game 7*: Phillies at Padres, 8:03 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25 (FOX/FS1)


*if necessary
 
Dutch wheelchair star Vergeer among 2023 tennis Hall of Fame nominees
Vergeer, who won 44 Grand Slam titles between singles and doubles and was unbeaten for more than 10 years, and Rick Draney, who helped pioneer the Quad Division in addition to being an accomplished athlete, are nominated in the Wheelchair Tennis Category, which appears on the Hall ballot every four years.


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Inductees will be announced next year. The Hall ceremony is scheduled for July 22 at the Rhode Island-based Hall, which has been around since 1955.
 
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American League Championship Series


Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees
Astros lead series 2 - 0
Game 1: Astros 4, Yankees 2
Game 2: Astros 3, Yankees 2
Game 3: Astros at Yankees, 5:07 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 (TBS)
Game 4: Astros at Yankees, 7:07 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23 (TBS)
Game 5*: Astros at Yankees, 4:07 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24 (TBS)
Game 6*: Yankees at Astros, 6:07 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25 (TBS)
Game 7*: Yankees at Astros, 7:37 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26 (TBS)


*if necessary

National League Championship Series

Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres
Series tied 1- 1

Game 1: Phillies 2, Padres 0
Game 2: Padres 8, Phillies 5
Game 3: Padres at Phillies, 7:37 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21 (FS1)
Game 4: Padres at Phillies, 7:45 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 (FOX/FS1)
Game 5*: Padres at Phillies, 2:37 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23 (FS1)
Game 6*: Phillies at Padres, 8:03 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24 (FS1)
Game 7*: Phillies at Padres, 8:03 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25 (FOX/FS1)


*if necessary
 
LSU, South Carolina join AP Top 25, as top six hold steady
LSU reentered The Associated Press college football poll at No. 18 on Sunday, and No. 25 South Carolina earned a ranking for the first time in four seasons. The first six teams in the AP Top 25 held their spots after either winning or not playing over the weekend.

AP Top-5
No.1: Georgia (7 - 0)
No.2: Ohio State (7 - 0)
No.3: Tennessee (7 - 0)
No.4: Michigan (7 - 0)
No.5: Clemson (8 - 0)
 
College Football Rankings
Week 5

AP Top 25

Top-5
No.1: Georgia (7 - 0)
No.2: Ohio State (7 - 0)
No.3: Tennessee (7 - 0)
No.4: Michigan (7 - 0)
No.5: Clemson (8 - 0)


AFCA Coaches Poll
Top-5
No.1: Georgia (7 - 0)
No,2: Ohio State (6 - 0)
No.3: Tennessee (7 - 0)
No.4: Michigan (7 - 0)
No.5: Clemson (8 - 0)
 
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