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WNBA Playoffs 2023: Schedule, results, news, highlights
The 2023 WNBA Finals continued on Wednesday night with the Las Vegas Aces' destruction of the New York Liberty in Game 2. The Aces are now one win away from becoming the first team since the 2001-02 Los Angeles Sparks to repeat as champions.


WNBA Finals

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No.1: Las Vegas
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No.2: New York
Las Vegas leads series (2 - 1)
Game 1: Las Vegas 99, New York 82
Game 2: Las Vegas 104, New York 76
Game 3: New York 87, Las Vegas 73
Game 4*: Las Vegas at New York, Wednesday, Oct. 18 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 5*: New York at Las Vegas, Friday, Oct. 20 (9 p.m. ET, ESPN)

*--If necassary

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Semifinals

No.1 Las Vegas vs. No.4: Dallas
Las Vegas win (3 - 0)
Game 1: At Las Vegas 97, Dallas 83
Game 2: At Las Vegas 91, Dallas 84
Game 3: Las Vegas 64, at Dallas 61

No.2: New York vs. No.3: Connecticut
New York win (3 - 1)
[size=4\Game 1:[/B] Connecticut 78, at New York 63
Game 2: At New York 84, Connecticut 77
Game 3: New York 92, at Connecticut 81
Game 4: New York 87, at Connecticut 84

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First Round

No.1: Las Vegas vs. No.8: Chicago
Las Vegas win (2 - 0)
Game 1: At Las Vegas 87, Chicago 59
Game 2: At Las Vegas 92, Chicago 70

No.2: New York vs. No.7: Washington
New York win (2 - 0)
Game 1: At New York 90, Washington 75
Game 2: At New York 90, Washington 85 OT

No.3: Connecticut vs. No.6: Minnesota
Connecticut win (2 - 1)
Game 1: At Connecticut 90, Minnesota 60
Game 2: Minnesota 82, at Connecticut 75
Game 3: Connecticut 90, at Minnesota 75

No.4: Dallas vs. No.5: Atlanta
Dallas win (2 - 0)
Game 1: At Dallas 94, Atlanta 82
Game 2: At Dallas 101, Atlanta 74
 
Washington cracks top 5; Air Force gets 1st ranking since '19
The top four teams in the country were unchanged after No. 1 Georgia, No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Ohio State and No. 4 Florida State all won Saturday in blowout fashion.

Conference call
SEC -- 6 (Nos. 1, 11, 13, 17, 19, 20)
Pac-12 -- 6 (Nos. 5, 9, 12, 14, 18, 25)
Big Ten -- 4 (Nos. 2, 3, 7, 24)
ACC -- 4 (Nos. 4, 10, 16, 21)
Big 12 -- 2 (Nos. 6, 8)
American -- 1 (No. 23)
Mountain West -- 1 (No. 22)
Independent -- 1 (No. 15)
 
Presaeson (1 - 2)

Aug. 12: vs. Jacksonville L
Ridley had 2 catches in 1st game in almost 2 years as Jags get 28-23 preseason win over Cowboys
Aug. 19: at Seattle L
Seahawks starters look sharp in limited action, Seattle tops Dallas 22-14
Aug 26: vs. Las Vegas W
Grier shines in possible final act with team as Cowboys beat Raiders 31-16


Regular Season (4 - 2)

Week 1: at New York Giants (SNF) W
Cowboys rip Giants 40-0 for worst shutout loss between NFC East rivals
Prescott was 13 of 24 for 143 in beating the Giants for the 11th straight time. Tony Pollard scored on two short touchdown runs and Dallas forced three turnovers and sacked Daniel Jones seven times - Jones finished 15 of 28 for 104 yards with a quarterback rating of 32.4.

Week 2: vs. New York Jets W
Presott has 2 TDs, Wilson 3 picks in first start, Cowboys beat Jets 30-10
Dak Prescott was 31 of 38 for 255 yards and Tony Pollard had 72 yards rushing. CeeDee Lamb tied a career high with 11 catches. - Zach Wilson finished 12 of 27 for 170 yards.

Week 3: at Arizona L
Joshua Dobbs, James Conner lead the Cardinals ro 28-16 over cowboys
Prescott completed 25 of 40 passes for 249 yards, a touchdown and an interception. - Prescott completed 25 of 40 passes for 249 yards, a touchdown and an interception.

Week 4: vs. New England W
Cowboys score twice on defense in 38-3 blowout of Patriots, Belichick's worst loss
Elliott didn't get the start for the Patriots after watching a video tribute on the big screen above the field a few minutes before kickoff. he picked up 13 of his 16 yards (on just six carries). DaRon Bland returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown, Leighton Vander Esch scooped up a fumble for a score. - Mac Jones was responsible for all three Patriots turnovers and was pulled in the second half.

Week 5: at San Francisco (SNF) L
Brock Purdy throws 4 TD passes to lead 49ers past the Cowboys 42-10
Purdy threw three of his four touchdown passes to George Kittle in their dominance over the Dallas Cowboys. - Prescott was sacked three times and heaved an interception into double coverage after Dallas fell behind 28-10 in the third quarter. He threw two more interceptions in the fourth quarter.

Week 6: at Los Angeles Chargers (MNF) W
https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547482]Dak Prescott, Cowboys rally in 4th quarter for a 20-17 victory over Chargers[/url]
Prescott became the 30th quarterback in NFL history to throw at least one touchdown pass against 31-or-more opponents. Prescott responded by throwing for 272 yards and a touchdown.

Oct 22: BYE
Oct. 29: vs. Los Angeles Rams
Nov. 5: at Philadelphia
Nov. 12: vs. New York Giants
Nov. 19: at Carolina
Nov. 23: vs. Washington
Nov. 30: vs. Seattle (Amazon Prime)
Dec. 10: vs. Philadelphia (SNF)
Dec. 17: at Buffalo
Dec. 24: at Miami
Dec. 30: vs. Detroit (ESPN)
Jan. 7: at Washington
 

The top international men's college basketball freshmen to know for 2023-24​


The impact of international prospects on American basketball isn't a new phenomenon. One need look no further than last season's All-NBA first team, which featured four players born outside the United States -- a group that didn't include two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. Or the last five NBA MVP awards, all won by players born outside the United States. Or France native Victor Wembanyama, the most recent No. 1 NBA draft pick. International players have had an influence on the NBA dating back to the 1980s, when Hakeem Olajuwon (Nigeria) and Patrick Ewing (Jamaica) were selected No. 1 in back-to-back drafts (1984 and '85) and then went on to dominate the league for years.

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Kansas basketball on probation as violations degraded
As part of Wednesday's ruling, the Jayhawks were placed on a three-year probation and will have to vacate its 2018 Final Four appearance and wins from that season due to Silvio de Sousa's participation. The program, however, was not given a postseason ban and Self and assistant coach Kurtis Townsend will face no further suspension.
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Kansas basketball gets out of jail free, but falsehoods are there for all to see​


The University of Kansas is the top ranked men’s basketball team going into the 2023-24 season. On Wednesday, the powers that control the NCAA orchestrated a decision saying that Kansas, its athletic department, and coach Bill Self are not guilty of any major violations stemming from that FBI investigation. Instead of a postseason ban, Kansas basketball gets a finger-wag and a stern look. Self-dealing and corruption in big-time college sports remain undefeated.

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MLB Playoff 2023: Schedule, Post Season Bracket, Standings
From the first pitch of the wild-card games to the last out of the World Series, we've got you covered with the postseason bracket, schedules, results and how to watch every postseason game this October.


American League Championship Series

Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros
Texas lead (2 - 0)
Game 1: Rangers 2, Astros 0
Game 2: Rangers 5, Astros
Game 3: Astros at Rangers, Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 8:03 p.m. (FS1)
Game 4: Astros at Rangers, Thursday, Oct. 19 at 8:03 p.m. (FS1)
Game 5*: Astros at Rangers, Friday, Oct. 20 at 5:07 p.m. (FS1)
Game 6*: Rangers at Astros, Sunday, Oct. 22 at 8:03 p.m. (FS1)
Game 7*: Rangers at Astros, Monday, Oct. 23 at 8:03 p.m. (FOX/FS1)

National League Championship Series

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia lead (2 - 0)
Game 1: Phillies 5, D-backs 3
Game 2: Phillies 10, D-backs 0
Game 3: Phillies at D-backs, Thursday, Oct. 19 at 5:07 p.m. (TBS)
Game 4: Phillies at D-backs, Friday, Oct. 20 at 8:07 p.m. (TBS)
Game 5*: Phillies at D-backs, Saturday, Oct. 21 at 8:07 p.m. (TBS)
Game 6*: D-backs at Phillies, Monday, Oct. 23 at 5:07 p.m. (TBS)
Game 7*: D-backs at Phillies, Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 8:07 p.m. (TBS)

Best-of-seven series - *if necessary

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American League Division Series

Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins
Houston win series (3 - 1)
Game 1: Astros 6, Twins 4
Game 2: Twins 6, Astros 2
Game 3: Astros 9, Twins 1
Game 4: Astros 3, Twins 2

Baltimore Orioles vs. Texas Rangers
Texas win series (3 - 0)
Game 1: Rangers 3, Orioles 2
Game 2: Rangers 11, Orioles 8
Game 3: Rangers 7, Orioles 1

National League Division Series

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona win series (3 - 0)
[size-4]Game 1: D-backs 11, Dodgers 2
Game 2: D-backs 4, Dodgers 2
Game 3: D-backs 4, Dodgers 2[/size]

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia win series (3 - 1)
Game 1: Phillies 3, Braves 0
Game 2: Braves 5, Phillies 4
Game 3: Phillies 10, Braves 2
Game 4: Phillies 3, Braves 1


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American League Wild Card games

Texas Rangers at Tampa Bay Rays
Texas win series (2 - 0)
Game 1: Rangers 4, Rays 0
Game 2: Rangers 7, Rays 1

Toronto Blue Jays at Minnesota Twins
Minnesota win series (2 - 0)
Game 1: Twins 3, Blue Jays 1
Game 2: Twins 2, Blue Jays 0

National League Wild Card games

Arizona Diamondbacks at Milwaukee Brewers
Arizona win series (2 - 0)
Game 1: Diamondbacks 6, Brewers 3
Game 2: Diamondbacks 5, Brewers 2

Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia win series (2 - 0)
Game 1: Phillies 4, Marlins 1
Game 2: Phillies 7, Marlins 1
 

Kentucky's John Calipari proposes transfer rule with no penalty​


As the transfer portal continues to influence college basketball, Kentucky coach John Calipari suggests tightening player eligibility. At an SEC basketball preview event on Wednesday, Calipari said he would allot players five years to play four seasons -- without exception. "If you want to transfer without penalty," he said, "you can one time. If you had any other issues -- family stuff, mental health -- you take the year off to get yourself together and then you play. But you have five years." NCAA waivers, combined with the blanket extra year of eligibility granted as a result of the COVID-19 in 2020, has resulted in an abundance of sixth- and seventh-year seniors. "We don't want to have 28-year-olds playing against 18-year-olds," Calipari said. "In high school, you get so many semesters and you're done. You can't have a 15-year-old playing against a 21-year-old. It's the same thing."

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NCAA focused on employment status of athletes at Senate hearing​


At a Senate hearing Tuesday, NCAA president Charlie Baker shifted the focus of college sports' needs toward the possibility of athletes being deemed employees of their schools and away from federal legislation to regulate how they can be compensated for their fame. Baker, Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti and Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick were among the witnesses appearing in front of the Judiciary Committee, the 10th hearing on college sports to be held on Capitol Hill since 2020. Also appearing were former Florida gymnast Trinity Thomas; Walker Jones, who runs the booster-funded collective that supports University of Mississippi athletes; Saint Joseph's athletic director Jill Bodensteiner; and Ramogi Huma, a longtime advocate for college athletes.

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NCAA focused on employment status of athletes at Senate hearing​


At a Senate hearing Tuesday, NCAA president Charlie Baker shifted the focus of college sports' needs toward the possibility of athletes being deemed employees of their schools and away from federal legislation to regulate how they can be compensated for their fame. Baker, Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti and Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick were among the witnesses appearing in front of the Judiciary Committee, the 10th hearing on college sports to be held on Capitol Hill since 2020. Also appearing were former Florida gymnast Trinity Thomas; Walker Jones, who runs the booster-funded collective that supports University of Mississippi athletes; Saint Joseph's athletic director Jill Bodensteiner; and Ramogi Huma, a longtime advocate for college athletes.

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NCAA focused on employment status of athletes at Senate hearing​


At a Senate hearing Tuesday, NCAA president Charlie Baker shifted the focus of college sports' needs toward the possibility of athletes being deemed employees of their schools and away from federal legislation to regulate how they can be compensated for their fame. Baker, Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti and Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick were among the witnesses appearing in front of the Judiciary Committee, the 10th hearing on college sports to be held on Capitol Hill since 2020. Also appearing were former Florida gymnast Trinity Thomas; Walker Jones, who runs the booster-funded collective that supports University of Mississippi athletes; Saint Joseph's athletic director Jill Bodensteiner; and Ramogi Huma, a longtime advocate for college athletes.

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WNBA Playoffs 2023: Schedule, results, news, highlights
The 2023 WNBA Finals continued on Wednesday night with the Las Vegas Aces' destruction of the New York Liberty in Game 2. The Aces are now one win away from becoming the first team since the 2001-02 Los Angeles Sparks to repeat as champions.


WNBA Finals

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No.1: Las Vegas
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No.2: New York
Las Vegas win (3 - 1)
Game 1: Las Vegas 99, New York 82
Game 2: Las Vegas 104, New York 76
Game 3: New York 87, Las Vegas 73
Game 4: Las Vegas 70. New York 69


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Semifinals

No.1 Las Vegas vs. No.4: Dallas
Las Vegas win (3 - 0)
Game 1: At Las Vegas 97, Dallas 83
Game 2: At Las Vegas 91, Dallas 84
Game 3: Las Vegas 64, at Dallas 61

No.2: New York vs. No.3: Connecticut
New York win (3 - 1)
[size=4\Game 1:[/B] Connecticut 78, at New York 63
Game 2: At New York 84, Connecticut 77
Game 3: New York 92, at Connecticut 81
Game 4: New York 87, at Connecticut 84

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First Round

No.1: Las Vegas vs. No.8: Chicago
Las Vegas win (2 - 0)
Game 1: At Las Vegas 87, Chicago 59
Game 2: At Las Vegas 92, Chicago 70

No.2: New York vs. No.7: Washington
New York win (2 - 0)
Game 1: At New York 90, Washington 75
Game 2: At New York 90, Washington 85 OT

No.3: Connecticut vs. No.6: Minnesota
Connecticut win (2 - 1)
Game 1: At Connecticut 90, Minnesota 60
Game 2: Minnesota 82, at Connecticut 75
Game 3: Connecticut 90, at Minnesota 75

No.4: Dallas vs. No.5: Atlanta
Dallas win (2 - 0)
Game 1: At Dallas 94, Atlanta 82
Game 2: At Dallas 101, Atlanta 74
 

Tyson Fury says he'll fight for a long time after Ngannou, Usyk​


Tyson Fury briefly retired last year, a hiatus that lasted all of four months before he scheduled a December trilogy fight with Derek Chisora. Fury is set to meet former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou on Oct. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2 p.m. ET, ESPN+ PPV), and afterward is already contractually committed for an undisputed heavyweight championship fight with Oleksandr Usyk. Fury (33-0-1, 24 KOs) told ESPN on Thursday that he won't stop fighting anytime soon after that. Fury, nicknamed "The Gypsy King," is already an all-time great heavyweight but can greatly enhance his legacy with a pair of victories over Usyk, who is three spots ahead of Fury on ESPN's pound-for-pound list at No. 3. Fury's WBC heavyweight title won't be on the line in his 10-round bout with Ngannou and it won't count on their records. But Fury must emerge without injury if he's going to fight Usyk less than two months later.

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