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  • Michael Penix Jr. returns as Falcons visit Packers

    • AP
    • Sep 23, 2026

    GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Michael Penix Jr.’s return comes at a time when the winless Atlanta Falcons need someone to provide a jolt for their lifeless offense.

    Atlanta’s offense couldn’t reach the red zone as the Falcons opened the season with losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers. The Falcons were the first team since the Rams in 2008 not to run any plays from inside an opponent’s 20-yard line through the first two games of a season.

    Penix now is back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The 26-year-old quarterback is ready to play his first game since Nov. 16 on Thursday night as the Falcons visit the Green Bay Packers.

    “I’ve been working extremely hard to get to this point,” Penix said. “Man, this has been a long journey.”

    Atlanta (0-2) needs the boost that Penix will try to provide.

    Cooper Rush and Jack Strand threw a combined five interceptions with one touchdown pass – a 23-yarder from Rush to Bijan Robinson in Week 1 – while Penix worked his way back.

    The Packers expect to face a more capable Atlanta offense now that Penix is back.

    “He’s a quarterback that’s gone in there and played really solid football,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “So I would bet that their offense is going to look a little bit different Thursday night.”

    Green Bay (1-1) has concerns of its own.

    All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons is recovering from a torn ACL and running back Josh Jacobs remains on the commissioner’s exempt list. Wide receiver Jayden Reed and offensive tackle Zach Bako-Bewele were carted off the field during the Packers’ 20-17 overtime victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.

    Bako-Bewele tore his patellar tendon and will miss the rest of the season. Reed’s potential return from a neck injury is unknown.

    The injury to Bako-Bewele creates more adversity for an offensive line that hasn’t established a rhythm yet. Left guard Aaron Banks also won’t be available Thursday because of knee and toe issues.

    Packers quarterback Jordan Love says all those injuries up front shouldn’t change the expectations.

    “I expect those guys to go out there and put their best foot forward and give me time to be able to go out there and try dicing a defense up,” Love said. “That’s the expectations, whoever’s out there. Nothing changes.”

    Atlanta (0-2) at Green Bay (1-1)

    When/where to watch: Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, Amazon Prime

    Latest odds: Packers by 5 1/2.

    Against the spread: Falcons 0-2; Packers 0-2

    Last week: Packers beat the New York Jets 20-17 in overtime on the road; Falcons lost 34-3 at home to the Carolina Panthers

    Last meeting: Falcons won 25-24 on Sept. 17, 2023, in Atlanta

    Series record: Packers lead 19-17

    Robinson vs. Packers’ run defense: After earning All-Pro honors last season, Robinson has rushed for 155 yards on 37 carries through Atlanta’s first two games this season. Green Bay is allowing just 2.85 yards per carry. Only the Los Angeles Chargers are giving up fewer yards per rush.

    – Robinson is the third-youngest player in NFL history to have at least 4,000 rushing yards (4,065) and 200 receptions (209) at 24 years, 233 days. Only Hall of Famers Edgerrin James (24 years, 129 days) and LaDainian Tomlinson (24 years, 160 days) were younger when reaching those marks.

    – Robinson reached 4,000 yards in 53 games, the fewest games to that milestone in team history. William Andrews reached the mark in 54 games.

    – Falcons WR Drake London reached 4,000 receiving yards (4,041) in 64 games. Only Julio Jones (47) and Andre Rison (62) reached 4,000 receiving yards in fewer games in Falcons history.

    – The Falcons rank last in the league with 123.5 passing yards per game, 31st with 8.0 points per game and 29th with 262 total yards per game.

    – Atlanta’s minus-6 turnover margin ranks last in the league.

    – Atlanta edge rusher Za’Darius Smith, who played for Green Bay from 2019-21, has 2 1/2 sacks in his first two games with the Falcons.

    – The Packers are seeking to win their home opener for a 14th straight year, which would set an NFL record. The Packers are currently tied for the longest such streak with the Miami Dolphins, who won 13 straight home openers from 1976-88.

    – The Packers rank last in the league in third down conversion rate (19.1%).

    – Green Bay has committed the most penalties (26) for the most yards (231) of any NFL team.

    – Packers WR Christian Watson has three touchdown catches in Green Bay’s first two games.

    – Packers DL Lukas Van Ness and LB Edgerrin Cooper each have at least one sack in each of Green Bay’s first two games.

    – Packers WR/KR Skyy Moore totaled 208 yards on returns (116 on kickoffs, 92 on punts) against the Jets. That’s the highest single-game total by any Packer since Will Blackmon had 209 against New Orleans in 2008.

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    AP Sports Writer Charles Odum contributed to this report.

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    1 2 3 4 T
     Falcons 0-2 – – – – –
     Packers 1-1 – – – – –
    Lambeau Field Green Bay, WI
    		 144 AVG PASS YDS 266
    		139 AVG RUSH YDS 65
    		262 AVG TOTAL YDS 309
    Atlanta
    OFFENSE

    PASSING CP/ATT YDS TD INT FPTS
    C. Rush 22/39 229 1 4 6
    J. Strand 8/15 59 0 1 -1
    RUSHING ATT YDS TD LG FPTS
    B. Robinson 37 155 0 20 41
    B. Robinson Jr. 20 82 0 14 11
    C. Rush 2 20 0 11 6
    J. Strand 2 16 0 8 -1
    D. London 2 4 0 6 13
    RECEIVING TAR REC YDS TD LG FPTS
    B. Robinson 14 11 99 1 24 41
    D. London 10 6 80 0 21 13
    J. Dotson 8 3 30 0 19 5
    A. Hooper 4 2 20 0 13 4
    B. Robinson Jr. 2 2 16 0 12 11
    K. Pitts 4 1 15 0 15 2
    Z. Branch 2 2 14 0 11 3
    O. Zaccheaus 4 2 8 0 5 2
    C. Blair 3 1 6 0 6 1
    C. Woerner 1 0 0 0 0 0
    Green Bay
    OFFENSE

    PASSING CP/ATT YDS TD INT FPTS
    J. Love 37/71 532 4 1 40
    RUSHING ATT YDS TD LG FPTS
    M. Lloyd 19 57 0 12 11
    C. Brooks 11 40 0 14 5
    K. Johnson 8 32 0 12 3
    J. Love 1 0 0 0 40
    RECEIVING TAR REC YDS TD LG FPTS
    C. Watson 19 10 188 3 81 46
    M. Golden 18 10 153 0 42 24
    T. Kraft 9 5 80 0 30 12
    J. Smith 3 2 50 0 43 7
    J. Reed 8 4 24 0 7 6
    C. Brooks 3 1 15 0 15 5
    B. Melton 2 1 10 0 10 0
    M. Lloyd 3 2 6 1 6 11
    S. Moore 4 2 6 0 7 2

  • AZ Cardinals recap and news

    • Cardinals’ Max Melton: Misses practice Wednesday

      Melton (toe) did not participate at the Cardinals‘ practice Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

      Melton suffered a toe injury during the team’s 31-7 loss to Seattle in Week 2, and he is considered day-to-day. The cornerback will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Sunday’s matchup with the 49ers. If he can’t play this week, Kalen King would be a top candidate to draw a start at slot cornerback versus San Francisco.

    • Cardinals’ Garrett Williams: Limited to open week

      Williams (Achilles) was a limited participant at the Cardinals‘ practice Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

      Williams has yet to make his season debut as he continues to work his way back from an Achilles injury he suffered in December, but he appears to be nearing a return to action. With fellow cornerback Will Johnson (neck) expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 campaign, Williams will have a chance to step into a starting role once he’s healthy. The 25-year-old will have two more opportunities to log a full practice before Sunday’s matchup with San Francisco.

    • Cardinals’ Dadrion Taylor-Demerson: Misses practice Wednesday

      Taylor-Demerson (back) did not participate at the Cardinals‘ practice Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

      Taylor-Demerson is dealing with an apparent back injury after he played two defensive snaps and 15 snaps on special-teams during the team’s 31-7 loss to the Seahawks in Week 2. The safety will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday’s matchup with the 49ers.

    • Cardinals’ Andrew Billings: Not included on injury report

      Billings (knee) did not appear on the Cardinals‘ injury report Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

      Billings was unable to play in Sunday’s 31-7 loss to the Seahawks after suffering a knee injury earlier in the week, but he now appears to be back to full health. The 31-year-old will likely be back in his role as a primary reserve option behind Roy Lopez (groin) and Walter Nolen at defensive tackle versus San Francisco in Week 3.

    • Cardinals’ Starling Thomas: Signed to active roster

      The Cardinals signed Thomas to the active roster from their practice squad Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team’s official site reports.

      Thomas appeared in 17 games for Arizona during the 2024 campaign and logged 47 tackles (31 solo) and a forced fumble, but he missed the entirety of last season due to a torn ACL. With Will Johnson expected to miss the remainder of the season due to a neck injury, Thomas should provide additional depth at corner to help fill the void.

  • NFL Week 3 injury report: Packers offensive line in trouble; Michael Penix Jr. set to take over Falcons QB job

    Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Jaxson Dart are among the quarterbacks sidelined as we track every practice update across the league

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    It’s only Week 3, but injuries are piling up around the NFL. Quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Jaxson Dart — who was placed on injured reserve — are all expected to miss this week with injury, meaning a total of six teams could be starting multiple quarterbacks by the third game of the season!

    Elsewhere around the league, star wide receivers Zay Flowers and Nico Collins are dealing with hamstring injuries, Alec Pierce was just placed on injured reserve after aggravating his offseason ankle injury, while Jayden Reed’s recovery timetable following his Week 2 back injury is not yet established. The Carolina Panthers just placed running back Jonathon Brooks on injured reserve, while the New Orleans Saints had to place their standout left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. on IR as well.

    Below, we will break down the final injury report for Thursday night’s showdown between the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers, and examine the midweek injury reports from around the league.

    Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook

    Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers (-4.5)

    Ebukam was the lone Falcon ruled out for “Thursday Night Football.” The main headline from Atlanta’s injury report is that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) is set to make his first start of the season after being a full participant in practice all week. Tua Tagovailoa will also be active as his backup.

    The Packers’ offensive line is in some trouble this week, as they will be without two starters in Bako-Bewele and Banks. On the defensive side of the ball, the veteran Hargrave is listed as questionable with a knee injury and concussion after being a limited participant in practice all week.

    Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills (-7)

    The Los Angeles Chargers were banged up on Wednesday with eight players not practicing: guard Kayode Awosika (fibula), safety Derwin James (finger/vet rest day), tight end Charlie Kolar (forearm), edge rusher Khalil Mack (vet rest day), cornerback Elijah Molden (hamstring), offensive tackle Trey Pipkins (knee), wide receiver Brenen Thompson (quadricep) and defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson (hamstring). Four others were limited in practice: defensive back Rodney Shelley (hamstring), left tackle Rashawn Slater (groin), guard Cole Strange (pectoral) and edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu (hamstring).

    Four Buffalo Bills didn’t practice on Wednesday: wide receiver Keon Coleman (ankle), defensive tackle Ed Oliver (hip) and defensive lineman T.J. Sanders (illness). Wide receiver DJ Moore (shoulder), guard Ar’maj Reed-Adams (elbow) and defensive back Jordan Hancock (hamstring) were all limited.

    Seattle Seahawks (-7) at Washington Commanders

    The Seattle Seahawks had two players miss practice on Wednesday: defensive tackle Brandon Pili (concussion) and safety Ty Okada (hamstring). A number of players were limited including quarterback Sam Darnold (glute), running back George Holani (knee), linebacker Ernest Jones (neck), wide receiver Cooper Kupp (back), running back Jadarian Price (chest) and running back Brady Russell (chest).

    Six Washington Commanders didn’t practice on Wednesday: guard Sam Cosmi (concussion/throat), safety Nick Cross (illness), quarterback Jayden Daniels (left elbow), defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (back/shoulder), linebacker Frankie Luvu (groin) and tight end Chig Oknonkwo (hamstring). Those limited included running back Kaytron Allen (hip), edge rusher Dorance Armstrong (knee), safety Percy Butler (groin), linebacker Leo Chenal (chest), wide receiver Jaylin Lane (groin), edge rusher Charles Omenihu (ankle), safety Tyler Owens (hamstring) and safety Jeremy Reaves (knee/elbow).

    Kansas City Chiefs (-11.5) at Miami Dolphins

    Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons (back), who has yet to play in a game this season, was the only Chief to not practice Wednesday. Edge rusher Felix Anudike-Uzomah (quad), safety Chamarri Conner (knee), defensive tackle Chris Jones (calf) and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed (knee) were all limited.

    The Miami Dolphins had two players not practice on Wednesday: edge rusher Robert Beal Jr. (hamstring) and wide receiver Caleb Douglas (ankle). Long snapper Tucker Addington (shoulder), wide receiver Chris Bell (knee), cornerback JuJu Brents (knee), wide receiver Ryan Miller (hip/back) and wide receiver Jaylen Wright (stinger/foot) were all limited.

    New York Jets at Detroit Lions (-6.5)

    Four players didn’t practice for the New York Jets on Wednesday following their overtime loss against the Green Bay Packers in Week 2: safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin), linebacker Francisco Mauigoa (quad), running back Kene Nwangwu (back) and tight end Mason Taylor (thumb). Edge rusher Joseph Ossai (foot) was limited.

    Three players didn’t practice for the Detroit Lions on Wednesday: offensive lineman Ben Bartch (foot), safety Thomas Harper (ankle) and defensive tackle Alim McNeill (personal reason). Edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (illness), guard Christian Mahogany (hip), offensive tackle Blake Miller (knee) and guard Tate Ratledge (elbow) were all limited.

    Carolina Panthers (-2.5) at Cleveland Browns

    Panthers linebacker Claudin Cherelus (shoulder), safety Nick Scott (rib), linebacker Devin Lloyd (calf) and pass rusher Jaelan Phillips missed practice on Wednesday while wide receiver Jalen Coker was limited with his ankle injury.

    Browns guard Teven Jenkins (back) didn’t practice for Cleveland on Wednesday. Cornerback Tyson Campbell (ankle, hip), safety Grant Delpit (shoulder), defensive tackle Mason Graham (groin) limited), offensive tackle Tytus Howard (knee) and linebacker Quincy Williams (knee) were all limited.

    Cincinnati Bengals (-3.5) at Pittsburgh Steelers

    The Cincinnati Bengals had three players miss practice on Wednesday: defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (knee), defensive tackle B.J. Hill (Achilles) and wide receiver Andrei Iosivas (thumb).

    The Pittsburgh Steelers were without four players in practice on Wednesday: cornerback Jalen Ramsey (vet rest day), running back Rico Dowdle (toe), cornerback Jamel Dean (ankle) and linebacker Cole Holcomb (personal reason). Cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who is in the midst of a contract standoff, was limited because of “conditioning” reasons. Running back Jaylen Warren (shoulder) and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) were also limited.

    Tennessee Titans at New York Giants (-2.5)

    The Tennesee Titans were without their top two running backs in practice on Wednesday with both Tony Pollard (ankle) and Tyjae Spears (ankle) sidelined. Defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (knee) and cornerback Cor’Dale Flott (quad) were limited.

    Two New York Giants didn’t practice on Wednesday: quarterback Jaxson Dart (knee) and edge rusher Brian Burns (ankle). Dart is out for the rest of the season after damaging his MCL, PCL and meniscus. Burns has a low ankle sprain. Five other Giants were limited including cornerback Deonte Banks (calf), defensive lineman Shelby harris (toe), wide receiver Malik Nabers (shoulder), safety Tyler Nubin (calf) and lef tackle Andrew Thomas (groin).

    New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars (-3)

    The New England Patriots had four players miss practice on Wednesday: Linebacker Quintayvious Hutchins (knee), defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (personal reason), linebacker Dre’Mont Jones (shoulder) and safety Craig Woodson (shoulder). Five players were limited: Offensive lineman Dametrious Crownover (knee), fullback Reggie Gilliam (knee), offensive tackle Morgan Moses (foot), tight end Eli Raridon (thigh) and safety Brenden Schooler (back).

    Five players were limited for the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday: running back LeQUint Allen Jr. (hip), center Robert Hainsey (elbow/groin), Defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (back), wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (thumb) and offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen (knee).

    Houston Texans (-2.5) at Indianapolis Colts

    Six Texans didn’t practice in Houston on Wednesday: Offensive tackle Trent Brown (knee/wrist), edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney (knee), wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring), linebacker Jacob Hummel (groin), tight end Dalton Schultz (vet rest day) and edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. (vet rest day). Both edge rusher Logan Hall (knee) and safety M.J. Stewart (knee) were limited.

    Three Indianapolis Colts didn’t practice on Wednesday: wide receiver Alec Pierce (heel), cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. (groin) and wide receiver Ashton Dulin (ankle). Pierce will be placed on injured reserve and miss at least four games. Running back Jonathan Taylor (vest rest day) and wide receiver Keenan Allen (vet rest day) were both limited on Wednesday.

    Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers (-8.5)

    San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters wide receiver Mike Evans (hip), defensive tackle James Thompson Jr. (ankle), edge rusher Romello Height (hand) and wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (ankle) all didn’t practice Wednesday. The following players also didn’t practice but because of vet rest days: edge rusher Nick Bosa, linebacker Dre Greenlaw, running Christian McCaffrey and offensive tackle Trent Williams.

    Minnesota Vikings (-1.5) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Three Minnesota Vikings didn’t practice on Wednesday: running back Aaron Jones (knee), linebacker Jake Golday (ankle) and punter Brett Thorson (right hamstring). Running back DeeJay Dallas (toe), defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (oblique), offensive tackle Brian O’Neill (knee), defensive lineman Jalen Redmond (elbow) and center Nick Samac (knee) were all limited.

    Three Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t practice on Wednesday: linebacker Rueben Bain Jr. (groin), linebacker Anthony Nelson (shin) and linebacker Josiah Trotter (shoulder).

    Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints (-3)

    Safety Treydan Stukes (concussion) and backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell (personal reason) didn’t practice for the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday. Tight end Brock Bowers (knee), linebacker Nakobe Dean (shoulder), defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi  (shoulder), cornerback Darien Porter (foot) and wide receiver Dareke Young (hamstring) were all limited.

    Three New Orleans Saints didn’t practice on Wednesday: wide receiver Barion Brown (hamstring), cornerback Martin Emerson (shoulder) and defensive tackle Christen Miller (toe). Running back Travis Etienne (hamstring), safety Jonas Sanker (knee), edge rusher Nathan Shepherd (hip) and edge rusher Chase Young (calf) were all limited.

    Baltimore Ravens (-3.5) at Dallas Cowboys (Rio de Janeiro)

    Four Baltimore Ravens didn’t practice on Wednesday: wide receiver Zay Flowers (hamstring), edge rusher Trey Hendrickson (finger), left tackle Ronnie Stanley (toe) and defensive tackle Calais Campbell (vet rest day). Four other Ravens were limited: edge rusher Zion Young (quad), safety Malaki Starks (hamstring), guard John Simpson (groin) and wide receiver Chris Moore (ankle).

    The Dallas Cowboys were without four defensive starters on Wednesday: cornerback Cobie Durant (hamstring), safety Malik Hooker (forearm), safety P.J. Locke and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring).

    Los Angeles Rams (-2.5) at Denver Broncos

    Running back Jonah Coleman (ankle) was the only Denver Bronco not to practice on Wednesday. Running back J.K. Dobbins (hip), running back RJ Harvey (hamstring) and wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (foot) were all limited.

    The Los Angeles Rams had a walkthrough on Wednesday, so their practice participation is an estimation. Wide receiver Puka Nacua (hip), Jordan Whittington (quadricep), safety Kam Kinchens (hamstring) and tight end Colby Parkinson (knee) all didn’t practice. Offensive lineman Alaric Jackson (knee), tight end Terrance Ferguson (ankle) and linebacker Nate Landman (shoulder) were limited.

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  • MLB Scores

    FINAL
    R H E
    Nationals75-84
    		 4 6 0
    Tigers74-85
    		 2 8 0
    Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
    • W: W. Dion  (2-2)
    • L: F. Valdez  (10-12)
    • S: Y. Cruz  (1)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 W. Dion WAS P2.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 4 SO, 1 BB
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    		 B. Malgeri DET RF2-5, 1 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Blue Jays77-82
    		 2 10 1
    Orioles78-81
    		 4 5 1
    Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
    Highlights: Blue Jays at Orioles – Game 1 (9/23)
    0:35
    • W: C. Bassitt  (9-5)
    • L: M. Scherzer  (3-9)
    • S: A. Kittredge  (11)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 C. Bassitt BAL P5.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 2 SO, 1 BB
    player headshot
    		 A. Kittredge BAL P1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Twins75-84
    		 4 9 0
    Giants65-94
    		 2 5 1
    Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
    • W: Y. Gomez  (3-4)
    • L: D. Smith  (0-6)
    • S: A. Morris  (5)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    player headshot
    		 Y. Gomez MIN P1.2 IP, 2 SO
    player headshot
    		 C. Perdomo SF P5.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Blue Jays77-82
    		 2 6 0
    Orioles78-81
    		 4 4 1
    Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
    Highlights: Blue Jays at Orioles Game 2 (9/23)
    0:31
    • W: T. Gibson  (2-3)
    • L: C. Van Eyk  (0-2)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 T. Gibson BAL P6.2 IP, 3 H, 7 SO, 2 BB
    player headshot
    		 C. Encarnacion-Strand BAL DH2-3, 2 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Brewers99-59
    		 4 6 0
    Phillies87-71
    		 1 6 1
    Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
    Highlights: Brewers at Phillies (9/23)
    0:45
    • W: L. Henderson  (11-3)
    • L: A. Nola  (7-11)
    • S: T. Megill  (30)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    player headshot
    		 L. Henderson MIL P5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 SO, 3 BB
    player headshot
    		 T. Megill MIL P1.0 IP, 1 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Cardinals77-81
    		 5 10 0
    Pirates80-78
    		 1 6 0
    PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
    • W: M. Liberatore  (6-14)
    • L: B. Eisert  (3-3)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 M. Liberatore STL P5.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 6 SO
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    		 B. Lowe PIT 2B2-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Rays96-62
    		 2 6 1
    Yankees91-67
    		 9 12 1
    Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
    Highlights: Rays at Yankees (9/23)
    0:46
    • W: G. Cole  (10-9)
    • L: M. Englert  (0-4)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    player headshot
    		 G. Cole NYY P5.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 8 SO, 3 BB
    player headshot
    		 B. Rice NYY DH3-4, 2 R, 2 HR, 2 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Guardians82-76
    		 0 5 1
    Red Sox85-73
    		 1 12 0
    Fenway Park, Boston, MA
    Highlights: Guardians at Red Sox (9/23)
    0:44
    • W: S. Gray  (18-5)
    • L: F. Griffin  (15-6)
    • S: A. Chapman  (35)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 S. Gray BOS P6.0 IP, 4 H, 3 SO, 1 BB
    player headshot
    		 A. Chapman BOS P1.0 IP, 3 SO
    FINAL/10
    R H E
    Reds73-85
    		 2 5 1
    Braves93-65
    		 3 7 0
    Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
    Highlights: Reds at Braves (9/23)
    0:33
    • W: B. Suter  (3-2)
    • L: L. Mey  (0-1)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    player headshot
    		 A. Abbott CIN P7.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 6 SO, 1 BB
    player headshot
    		 C. Sale ATL P5.2 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 10 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    White Sox81-77
    		 4 9 1
    Royals68-90
    		 5 12 0
    Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
    Highlights: White Sox at Royals (9/23)
    0:45
    • W: C. Thomas  (2-1)
    • L: H. Smith  (3-3)
    • S: S. Cruz  (8)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 C. Thomas KC P2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO
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    		 S. Cruz KC P1.0 IP, 1 H, 2 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Marlins78-80
    		 3 10 0
    Cubs87-71
    		 2 8 0
    Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
    Highlights: Marlins at Cubs (9/23)
    0:43
    • W: C. Gibson  (6-2)
    • L: R. Rolison  (9-2)
    • S: S. Alcantara  (2)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 C. Gibson MIA P1.0 IP, 2 SO
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    		 K. Gausman CHC P5.2 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 7 SO, 1 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    Mets73-85
    		 7 8 0
    Rangers78-80
    		 2 4 1
    Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
    Highlights: Mets at Rangers (9/23)
    0:46
    • W: N. McLean  (12-10)
    • L: J. Latz  (3-4)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 N. McLean NYM P7.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 5 SO, 1 BB
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    		 J. Soto NYM DH1-2, 2 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Diamondbacks84-74
    		 5 8 0
    Rockies57-101
    		 3 7 1
    Coors Field, Denver, CO
    Highlights: Diamondbacks at Rockies (9/23)
    0:39
    • W: M. Kelly  (10-14)
    • L: M. Adams  (0-2)
    • S: J. Loaisiga  (2)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 M. Kelly ARI P5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 SO, 1 BB
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    		 M. Adams COL P6.0 IP, 5 H, 8 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Angels60-98
    		 3 8 1
    Athletics63-95
    		 7 13 0
    Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, California
    • W: G. Hartlieb  (2-1)
    • L: W. Urena  (9-11)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 D. Walton ATH 2B1-2, 1 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI
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    		 G. Hartlieb ATH P1.2 IP, 1 H, 2 SO, 1 BB
    FINAL/10
    R H E
    Astros78-80
    		 5 10 0
    Mariners74-84
    		 6 9 0
    T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
    Highlights: Astros at Mariners (9/23)
    1:15
    • W: C. Criswell  (4-2)
    • L: J. Hader  (4-2)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 Y. Diaz HOU C2-5, 1 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI
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    		 C. Criswell SEA P1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Padres88-70
    		 5 8 0
    Dodgers97-61
    		 1 10 1
    Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
    Highlights: Padres at Dodgers (9/23)
    0:46
    • W: B. Rodriguez  (4-3)
    • L: Y. Yamamoto  (14-9)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 B. Rodriguez SD P2.0 IP, 1 H, 3 SO, 1 BB
    player headshot
    		 Y. Yamamoto LAD P6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 4 SO, 1 BB

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  • Diamondbacks top Rockies 5-3 to stay in wild-card hunt

    AP

    DENVER (AP) Corbin Carroll had a two-run triple to cap a four-run first inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks kept their playoff hopes alive with a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.

    Gabriel Moreno drove in the first run and finished with three hits to help Arizona (84-74) close within three games of the Phillies and Cubs for an NL wild card.

    Moreno, with a .310 batting average, trails the Phillies’ Luis Arraez at .312 for the NL batting title with four games remaining.

    Merrill Kelly (10-14) allowed two runs over 5 1/3 innings to improve to 6-0 in nine starts at Coors Field since 2022. Jonathan Loáisiga earned his second save when he retired Ezequiel Tovar on a foul pop that first baseman Ildemaro Vargas caught at the railing with runners on second and third.

    Ketel Marte reached second when Zac Veen misplayed his one-out liner to left field in the first and Moreno singled off rookie Mason Adams (0-2) two pitches later for the lead.

    Nolan Arenado added an RBI single before Carroll hit his 17th triple – the most in the majors this season. The Rockies have allowed an MLB-high 131 first-inning runs.

    Adams retired 13 straight following Carroll’s triple until Moreno singled leading off the sixth. All four runs off the right-hander were unearned. He allowed five hits and struck out eight in six innings for the first time in his six starts.

    Adael Amador had an RBI double in the second and Hunter Goodman added a sacrifice fly in the third for the Rockies (57-101).

    Tim Tawa hit his 11th homer off Mark Manfredi for a 5-2 lead in the eighth.

    Tovar answered with his 12th home run of the season off Brandyn Garcia in the bottom of the inning.

    Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (15-7, 2.89 ERA) starts Thursday opposite Rockies RHP Tanner Gordon (1-5, 6.01).

    —

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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E

    84-74

    		 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 8 0

    57-101

    		 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 7 1
    • Coors FieldDenver, CO
    • W: M. Kelly (10-14)L: M. Adams (0-2)S: J. Loaisiga (2)
    • HR: ARI – T. Tawa (10), COL – E. Tovar (11)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    L. Nootbaar LF 3 0 0 0 .234
    a- J. Lawlar PH-CF 1 0 0 0 .256
    K. Marte 2B 4 1 1 0 .249
    G. Moreno C 4 1 3 1 .310
    G. Perdomo SS 4 0 0 0 .257
    P. Smith 1B 3 1 1 0 .175
    I. Vargas 1B 1 0 0 0 .256
    N. Arenado 3B 4 1 1 1 .250
    C. Carroll RF 4 0 1 2 .240
    J. Sanchez DH 3 0 0 0 .254
    T. Tawa CF-LF 3 1 1 1 .236
    • a-lined out for Nootbaar in the 8th
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    J. McCarthy DH 4 0 1 0 .295
    C. Carrigg CF 4 0 0 0 .268
    H. Goodman C 3 0 2 1 .246
    T. Rumfield 1B 4 0 0 0 .296
    K. Karros 3B 3 1 1 0 .256
    A. Amador 2B 4 0 1 1 .282
    M. Moniak RF 2 0 0 0 .241
    a- C. Norby PH 1 0 0 0 .240
    T. Johnston RF 0 0 0 0 .282
    B. Fulford PR 0 0 0 0 .167
    Z. Veen LF 2 0 0 0 .219
    b- J. Beck PH-LF 2 0 0 0 .192
    E. Tovar SS 4 2 2 1 .218
    • a-fouled out for Moniak in the 7th
    • b-struck out for Veen in the 7th
    BATTING
    • 3B – C. Carroll (17)
    • HR – T. Tawa (11)
    • RBI – G. Moreno (78), N. Arenado (80), C. Carroll 2 (75), T. Tawa (41)
    • 2-Out RBI – N. Arenado, C. Carroll 2 (2)
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – J. Sanchez
    BATTING
    • 2B – A. Amador (4)
    • HR – E. Tovar (12)
    • SF – H. Goodman (5)
    • RBI – H. Goodman (83), A. Amador (14), E. Tovar (43)
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – T. Rumfield, Z. Veen, E. Tovar 2 (2)
    BASERUNNING
    • CS – G. Moreno (3)
    BASERUNNING
    • SB – J. McCarthy (32)
    FIELDING
    • DP – (Karros-Amador-Rumfield)
    • E – Z. Veen (2)
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    M. Kelly(W, 10-14) 5.1 4 2 1 2 4.94
    J. Martinez(H, 2) 0.2 0 0 0 1 0.00
    B. Garcia(H, 18) 1.1 1 1 0 2 1.97
    J. Morillo(H, 19) 0.2 1 0 0 0 2.13
    J. Loaisiga(S, 2) 1.0 1 0 1 0 2.22
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    M. Adams(L, 0-2) 6.0 5 0 0 8 4.03
    M. Manfredi 2.0 3 1 0 1 3.45
    J. Hill 1.0 0 0 0 1 5.35
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – M. Kelly 78-54, J. Martinez 8-4, B. Garcia 18-12, J. Morillo 6-4, J. Loaisiga 16-10
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – M. Kelly 8-5, J. Martinez 0-1, B. Garcia 1-1, J. Morillo 1-0, J. Loaisiga 3-0
    • Batters Faced – M. Kelly 21, J. Martinez 2, B. Garcia 5, J. Morillo 3, J. Loaisiga 5
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – M. Adams 80-59, M. Manfredi 25-18, J. Hill 10-7
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – M. Adams 8-1, M. Manfredi 4-2
    • Batters Faced – M. Adams 23, M. Manfredi 8, J. Hill 3

  • NHL Scores

    FINAL
    1 2 3 T
    Blue Jackets1-1
    		 0 0 1 1
    Sabres1-1
    		 0 3 2 5
    KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
    THREE STARS
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    		 N. Ostlund BUF C2 GOALS
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    		 J. Norris BUF C1 GOAL
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    		 C. Timmins BUF D1 GOAL
    FINAL
    1 2 3 T
    Red Wings1-0-1
    		 1 2 4 7
    Penguins1-1
    		 1 1 2 4
    PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
    THREE STARS
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    		 M. Brandsegg-Nygard DET RW2 GOALS
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    		 N. Robertson PIT LW1 GOAL, 1 AST
    FINAL/SO
    1 2 3 SO T
    Panthers1-0-1
    		 2 0 0 0 2
    Hurricanes1-1
    		 1 1 0 1 3
    Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC
    THREE STARS
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    		 B. Nadeau CAR LW1 GOAL
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    		 J. Robidas CAR C1 GOAL
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    		 M. Reilly CAR D1 AST
    FINAL
    1 2 3 T
    Islanders1-1
    		 0 2 2 4
    Rangers0-2
    		 1 2 0 3
    Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
    THREE STARS
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    		 M. Maccelli NYI LW2 GOALS , 1 AST
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    		 M. Schaefer NYI D1 GOAL, 2 AST
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    		 P. Dorofeyev NYR RW1 GOAL
    FINAL
    1 2 3 T
    Flyers0-2
    		 1 0 0 1
    Bruins2-0
    		 1 0 4 5
    TD Garden , Boston, MA
    THREE STARS
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    		 M. Eyssimont BOS C2 GOALS
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    		 J. Swayman BOS G20 SAVES , 0.952 SV%
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    		 F. Brunet BOS D2 AST
    FINAL/OT
    1 2 3 OT T
    Oilers2-0
    		 1 0 0 1 2
    Jets1-1-1
    		 1 0 0 0 1
    Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
    FINAL/OT
    1 2 3 OT T
    Lightning1-0-1
    		 0 1 1 0 2
    Predators1-1
    		 0 0 2 1 3
    Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
    THREE STARS
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    		 M. Wood NSH RW2 GOALS
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    		 F. Forsberg NSH LW
    FINAL
    1 2 3 T
    Canucks0-2
    		 0 0 1 1
    Flames1-1
    		 0 3 0 3
    Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
    THREE STARS
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    		 Z. Parekh CGY D2 AST
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    		 J. Farabee CGY LW1 GOAL, 1 AST
    player headshot
    		 M. Coronato CGY RW1 GOAL
    FINAL/SO
    1 2 3 SO T
    Golden Knights2-0
    		 0 0 1 1 2
    Sharks0-1-1
    		 0 0 1 0 1
    SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA
    THREE STARS
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    		 C. Hart VGK G28 SAVES , 0.966 SV%
    player headshot
    		 Y. Askarov SJ G22 SAVES , 0.957 SV%
    player headshot
    		 M. Misa SJ C1 GOAL
    FINAL
    1 2 3 T
    Mammoth1-1
    		 2 2 2 6
    Kings0-2
    		 0 2 1 3
    Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
    THREE STARS
    player headshot
    		 A. Lee UTA LW2 GOALS
    player headshot
    		 C. Keller UTA RW1 GOAL, 1 AST
    player headshot
    		 D. But UTA LW1 GOAL, 1 AST

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  • AZ Cardinals recap and notes

    • Cardinals’ Mack Wilson: Nine tackles in loss

      Wilson recorded nine tackles (four solo) in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks.

      Wilson briefly exited Week 2 with a thumb injury but quickly returned and ended up playing 92.9 percent of the defensive snaps versus Seattle. After two games this season, Wilson has 15 tackles (six solo) and one pass breakup.

    • Cardinals’ Budda Baker: Piles up 11 tackles in defeat

      Baker recorded 11 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pass breakup in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks.

      While Baker racked up a load of tackles, he was burned in coverage on Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s 82-yard touchdown on a double-move in the first quarter. JSN made the entire Arizona secondary look foolish en route to 9-155-3 receiving line across 11 targets. Through two games this season, Baker has 16 tackles (11 solo), including 1.5 sacks, on 100 percent of the defensive snaps.

  • 2026 College Football Playoff bracket projection: Ole Miss climbs after signature win over LSU

    Alabama joins the bracket following the Crimson Tide’s comeback win over Florida State

    By 
    COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEP 19 LSU at Ole Miss

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    Watching Ole Miss and its fans celebrate a thrilling 32-24 win over Lane Kiffin’s LSU Tigers in perhaps the most anticipated regular season game in Mississippi history, two questions popped into my head.

    Is Ole Miss the best team in the country?

    Why can’t this be sustainable?

    For question No. 1, I voted the Rebels as my No. 1 team in the CBS Sports 138 rankings. Ole Miss finished No. 4 in those but surely could move up even higher if it can beat Florida on the road this weekend.

    The latter question is the more interesting one to tackle. It was, after all, at the crux of Ole Miss’ argument to keep Kiffin last season as he pondered what he ultimately viewed as more promising situations elsewhere. The support was there, both institutionally and from the fanbase, to keep the success rolling for years to come. As one rival program executive told CBS Sports, no one was getting better bang for their buck on NIL and revenue share spending than Ole Miss. Ultimately, Kiffin believed the grass was greener in Baton Rouge. He had been alive to see LSU win national championships with three different coaches and believed he could be the fourth.

    Why can’t Pete Golding keep it going, though? He’s 5-1 as a head coach including four wins over top-25 opponents. He won’t always have a star like Trinidad Chambliss to rescue Ole Miss in its moments of need, but John David Baker’s offense will be attractive to quarterbacks. The future still looks bright for former five-star quarterback recruit Deuce Knight, too.

    With Golding, the roster spending should be a bit more balanced — it could be hard for Lane to resist adding another offensive weapon — and give Ole Miss the depth to compete deep into a season. Golding was always Kiffin’s best recruiter on staff and should allow Ole Miss to continue recruiting at an elite level. Ole Miss signed the No. 2-rated transfer portal class last cycle and currently has the No. 14 high school class for 2027.

    College football is changing. Indiana has already proven that. You don’t have to be a traditional blue blood to build a consistent winner anymore. With the right people in place and the right amount of money, anything is possible now.

    Lane Kiffin elevated the standard at Ole Miss. He went 55-19 over six seasons and took the program to three New Year’s Six bowls. The program finally broke through a year ago, earned a home playoff game and made it all the way to a national semifinal. It is very early into the 2026 season, but Ole Miss is again on pace to make the College Football Playoff.

    There is real momentum around the Ole Miss program right now. And with each passing day of the new Pete Golding era, it looks more and more like the start of a trend than an aberration.

    No. 1 Texas 3-0 (SEC champion)

    The Longhorns have the best win in the country over Ohio State, which lands them the top seed in our newest projections. Still, there are concerns around Arch Manning and a Texas team that did not impress last week against UTSA. A road trip to a good Tennessee team this weekend will either kick Texas up into another gear or kick it down next week’s projections. Previous: 5

    No. 2 Ohio State 2-1 (Big Ten champion)

    Even with the loss to Texas, I haven’t moved off Ohio State as my pick to win the Big Ten. The Buckeyes should have won the game, and while the collapse is concerning, the talent is still there. This week should be a good tune-up ahead of a tricky Oct. 3 road trip to Iowa. Previous: 4

    No. 3 Miami 3-0 (ACC champion)

    The Hurricanes look like the class of the ACC and have an easy one coming up against Central Michigan. Darian Mensah is going to be in the Heisman Trophy conversation all season if he keeps his performance up. Miami‘s soft schedule requires it to go unscathed to end up this high in the final CFP rankings. Previous: 3

    No. 4 Ole Miss 3-0

    The Rebels are riding high after a cathartic 32-24 win over Lane Kiffin in his return to Oxford. Ole Miss has two top-25 wins now, including the season-opener over Louisville, and one of the best resumes in the country. Ole Miss has a gauntlet of an upcoming schedule starting this weekend on the road to a Florida team that is a 3.5-point favorite. Previous: 6 

    No. 5 Georgia 3-0

    The Bulldogs have done everything they’ve been asked to do against easy competition (sorry, Arkansas) through three weeks. It should get a bit harder this weekend against a slumping Oklahoma team that was a popular preseason playoff pick but has since fallen out of the top 25. The Bulldogs are still a great option to win the SEC, which would bump them up higher from No. 5. Previous: 2 

    No. 6 Notre Dame 3-0

    Notre Dame‘s win over Michigan State was perfectly fine, but the Fighting Irish’s issue this season could be a lack of quality wins. Right now, I like Notre Dame to split its two big games — Oct.17 against BYU and Nov. 7 against Miami — slotting it into this spot. If ND could win both, it’d be in range for a first-round bye. Lose both? We may get a repeat of last year, when Notre Dame was right on the cusp, only to be the first team left out. Previous: 1

    No. 7 Indiana 3-0

    It’s hard to discern much about this Indiana team until it gets to the heart of its schedule. The Hoosiers look good, sure, but the wins have come over North Texas, Howard and Western Kentucky. The real tests come in mid-October when Indiana plays Ohio State and Michigan in back-to-back weeks. If the Hoosiers can split those two games, they’ll be in good position to make the playoff for a third consecutive season. Previous: 7

    No. 8 Texas Tech 3-0 (Big 12 champion)

    The Red Raiders held off a good Houston team to remain in the driver’s seat to win the Big 12. Texas Tech fell down 10-0 early but battled its way back and just barely stopped Houston’s two-point conversion attempt to win in regulation. On paper at least, Houston will be the toughest opponent Texas Tech will play all season until a potential Big 12 Championship. Previous: 10

    No. 9 Alabama 3-0

    Alabama has started slow in its last two games, but has found a way to turn it on in the second half for double-digit wins. Is that the mark of a resilient team or one that is going to get burned when the competition gets tougher? We’ll get our answer soon once Alabama starts a five-game stretch at Mississippi State, Georgia, at Tennessee, Texas A&M and at LSU. Previous: NR

    No. 10 BYU 3-0

    Welcome to the playoff, BYU. The Cougars look like legitimate Big 12 title contenders after a 3-0 start, including a win over Arizona. In what appears to be a very manageable schedule, BYU’s playoff hopes could hinge on how it fares against Notre Dame and Utah. Right now, at least, it looks like the Big 12 will get two teams while the ACC will only get one. Previous: NR

    No. 11 LSU 2-1

    The Tigers came up just short in Oxford in Lane Kiffin’s emotional return to his former home. The big question coming out of that game, especially with top tight end Trey’Dez Green injured, is Sam Leavitt good enough to carry this team to the playoff? He looked skittish at times against a ferocious Rebels defensive line, rushing throws and looking to move out of the pocket quickly. He’ll need to be better this weekend against an increasingly important home game against Texas A&M. Previous: 9

    No. 12 Boise State 2-1

    A close loss to Oregon and a win over Memphis puts Boise State into the Group of 6 automatic bid. The Broncos have a veteran QB and an underrated head coach who can navigate the hurdles to come. In what is a stacked slate of games, Boise State-Western Michigan is one you’ll want to watch this weekend. Previous: NR 

    Just missed the cut: Penn State, Louisville, Tennessee, USC and Utah

    First round

    Dec. 18-19 at higher seeds

    No. 12 Boise State at No. 5 Georgia

    No. 11 LSU at No. 6 Notre Dame

    No. 10 BYU at No. 7 Indiana

    No. 9 Alabama at No. 8 Texas Tech

    Quarterfinal matchups

    Dec. 30 in Glendale, Ariz., Jan. 1 in Atlanta, Arlington, Texas, and Pasadena, Calif. 

    No. 1 Texas vs. No. 9 Alabama/No. 8 Texas Tech winner

    No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 BYU/No. 7 Indiana winner

    No. 3 Miami vs. No. 11 LSU/No. 6 Notre Dame winner

    No. 4 Ole Miss vs. No. 12 Boise State/No. 5 Georgia winner

    Semifinal matchups

    Jan. 14 in Miami and Jan. 15 in New Orleans

    No. 1 Texas/No. 9 Alabama/No. 8 Texas Tech winner vs. No. 4 Ole Miss/No. 12 Boise State/No. 5 Georgia winner

    No. 2 Ohio State/No. 10 BYU/No. 7 Indiana winner vs. No. 3 Miami/No. 11 LSU/No. 6 Notre Dame winner

  • MLB Score

    FINAL
    R H E
    Rays96-61
    		 0 3 0
    Yankees90-67
    		 2 5 0
    Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
    Game 1 Highlights: Rays at Yankees Game 1 (9/22)
    0:41
    • W: C. Rodon  (7-3)
    • L: N. Martinez  (15-5)
    • S: D. Bednar  (35)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Brewers98-59
    		 4 6 2
    Phillies87-70
    		 6 8 0
    Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
    Highlights: Brewers at Phillies (9/22)
    0:45
    • W: J. Alvarado  (5-3)
    • L: C. Gordon  (0-1)
    • S: J. Duran  (33)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Cardinals76-81
    		 0 1 1
    Pirates80-77
    		 2 5 0
    PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
    • W: J. Jones  (5-6)
    • L: A. Pallante  (12-8)
    • S: G. Soto  (16)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Nationals74-84
    		 3 7 0
    Tigers74-84
    		 1 7 0
    Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
    Highlights: Nationals at Tigers (9/22)
    0:32
    • W: J. Kent  (2-4)
    • L: D. Anderson  (5-7)
    • S: E. Tolman  (4)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Guardians82-75
    		 3 12 0
    Red Sox84-73
    		 2 8 1
    Fenway Park, Boston, MA
    Highlights: Guardians at Red Sox (9/22)
    0:45
    • W: H. Gaddis  (5-3)
    • L: E. Miller  (4-2)
    • S: C. Smith  (40)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Rays96-61
    		 6 11 0
    Yankees90-67
    		 1 3 0
    Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
    Game 2 Highlights: Rays at Yankees (9/22)
    2:54
    • W: D. Rasmussen  (16-5)
    • L: M. Fried  (5-5)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Reds73-84
    		 4 10 0
    Braves92-65
    		 0 7 0
    Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
    Highlights: Reds at Braves (9/22)
    0:36
    • W: B. Williamson  (5-4)
    • L: J. Ritchie  (1-4)
    FINAL
    R H E
    White Sox81-76
    		 14 13 0
    Royals67-90
    		 11 13 0
    Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
    Highlights: White Sox at Royals (9/22)
    0:44
    • W: N. Schultz  (4-9)
    • L: D. Lynch IV  (6-6)
    FINAL/12
    R H E
    Marlins77-80
    		 8 11 1
    Cubs87-70
    		 2 7 0
    Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
    Highlights: Marlins at Cubs (9/22)
    0:49
    • W: J. Ekness  (3-4)
    • L: C. Thielbar  (3-4)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Mets72-85
    		 6 10 1
    Rangers78-79
    		 3 3 1
    Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
    Highlights: Mets at Rangers (9/22)
    0:37
    • W: S. Manaea  (6-7)
    • L: N. Eovaldi  (11-10)
    • S: K. Senga  (8)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Diamondbacks83-74
    		 7 13 2
    Rockies57-100
    		 2 3 1
    Coors Field, Denver, CO
    Highlights: Diamondbacks at Rockies (9/22)
    0:47
    • W: M. Soroka  (9-5)
    • L: K. Freeland  (4-11)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Astros78-79
    		 7 12 0
    Mariners73-84
    		 0 4 1
    T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
    Highlights: Astros at Mariners (9/22)
    0:55
    • W: M. Ullola  (1-0)
    • L: L. Gilbert  (12-11)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Angels60-97
    		 7 15 1
    Athletics62-95
    		 9 14 0
    Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, California
    Highlights: Angels at Athletics (9/22)
    0:23
    • W: L. Medina  (6-3)
    • L: S. Bachman  (1-3)
    • S: H. Harris  (16)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Twins74-84
    		 3 6 1
    Giants65-93
    		 2 6 1
    Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
    • W: T. Bradley  (12-6)
    • L: A. Molina  (3-2)
    • S: J. Hoffman  (6)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Padres87-70
    		 0 5 0
    Dodgers97-60
    		 7 9 1
    Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
    Highlights: Padres at Dodgers (9/22)
    0:44
    • W: J. Wrobleski  (12-5)
    • L: M. King  (12-10)
    POSTPONED
    Blue Jays77-80
    Orioles76-81
    Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD

  • D-backs keep wild-card hopes alive, hand Rockies 100th loss

    AP

    DENVER (AP) Nolan Arenado had his team-leading 28th homer of the season among his three hits, Michael Soroka struck out nine in seven innings of one-run ball and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Colorado 7-2 Tuesday night, sending the Colorado Rockies to their 100th loss of the season.

    The victory kept the Diamondbacks four games behind Philadelphia in the race for the third and final NL wild-card spot with five regular-season games remaining for both teams.

    The Rockies’ loss made Colorado the first franchise to lose at least 100 games in four consecutive seasons since the New York Mets from 1962-65.

    Arenado, a four-time All-Star in his time with Colorado, extended his on-base streak to 16 games. During that stretch, he is batting .379 with seven homers and 14 RBIs.

    Gabriel Moreno drove in two runs, giving him 10 RBIs in Arizona’s past 16 games. Geraldo Perdomo added three hits and an RBI for the Diamondbacks.

    In four starts against the Rockies this season, Soroka (9-5) has allowed just four earned runs in 23 innings, with 23 strikeouts and six walks.

    Kyle Freeland (4-11) took the loss for Colorado, allowing five earned runs in three innings. The Denver native made his final home start of the season for Colorado, where he has played his entire 10-year MLB career.

    Mickey Moniak and Connor Norby drove in Colorado’s runs. Moniak hit his 23rd home run of the season. TJ Rumfield and Jake McCarthy failed to record a hit or walk. The two entered the game with the longest active on-base streaks in the majors, with Rumfield at 24 games and McCarthy at 22.

    Arizona RHP Merrill Kelly (9-14, 5.00 ERA) will take on Colorado RHP Mason Adams (0-1, 5.09) on Wednesday in the second game of a three-game series.

    —

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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E

    83-74

    		 3 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 7 13 2

    57-100

    		 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 1
    • Coors FieldDenver, CO
    • W: M. Soroka (9-5)L: K. Freeland (4-11)S: (0)
    • HR: ARI – N. Arenado (27), COL – M. Moniak (22)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    I. Vargas 2B 4 2 2 0 .256
    K. Marte DH 5 0 1 0 .249
    G. Moreno C 4 1 1 2 .306
    G. Perdomo SS 5 1 3 1 .259
    N. Arenado 3B 5 2 3 1 .250
    J. Lawlar CF 4 1 1 0 .259
    C. Carroll RF 4 0 1 1 .240
    T. Tawa LF 2 0 1 2 .235
    J. Fernandez 1B 4 0 0 0 .254
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    J. McCarthy CF 4 0 0 0 .295
    C. Norby 2B 2 0 0 1 .241
    T. Rumfield 1B 4 0 0 0 .298
    H. Goodman C 4 0 0 0 .243
    C. Carrigg SS 3 0 1 0 .272
    K. Karros 3B 4 0 0 0 .255
    M. Moniak DH 3 1 1 1 .242
    T. Johnston RF 2 1 1 0 .282
    Z. Veen LF 3 0 0 0 .226
    BATTING
    • 2B – G. Moreno (33), N. Arenado (24), J. Lawlar (5), C. Carroll (32), T. Tawa (13)
    • HR – N. Arenado (28)
    • SF – G. Moreno (10), T. Tawa (4)
    • RBI – G. Moreno 2 (77), G. Perdomo (53), N. Arenado (79), C. Carroll (73), T. Tawa 2 (40)
    • 2-Out RBI – C. Carroll, T. Tawa
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – G. Perdomo 2 (2), N. Arenado, J. Fernandez 3 (3)
    BATTING
    • 2B – T. Johnston (32)
    • HR – M. Moniak (23)
    • SF – C. Norby (2)
    • RBI – C. Norby (33), M. Moniak (65)
    BASERUNNING
    • SB – G. Perdomo (21)
    • CS – G. Perdomo (10)
    BASERUNNING
    • CS – J. McCarthy (6), H. Goodman (5)
    FIELDING
    • E – G. Perdomo (8), T. Tawa (5)
    FIELDING
    • E – Z. Veen
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    M. Soroka(W, 9-5) 7.0 2 1 1 9 3.31
    J. Morillo 1.0 0 0 0 2 2.15
    K. Ginkel 1.0 1 0 0 0 4.25
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    K. Freeland(L, 4-11) 3.0 9 5 1 2 6.58
    Z. Agnos 4.0 3 2 1 1 5.93
    N. Frasso 1.0 0 0 0 0 6.41
    J. Mejia 1.0 1 0 0 0 5.16
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – M. Soroka 93-61, J. Morillo 14-10, K. Ginkel 6-5
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – M. Soroka 4-5, J. Morillo 0-1, K. Ginkel 3-1
    • Batters Faced – M. Soroka 25, J. Morillo 4, K. Ginkel 4
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – K. Freeland 69-44, Z. Agnos 53-32, N. Frasso 11-7, J. Mejia 13-7
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – K. Freeland 6-0, Z. Agnos 6-5, N. Frasso 2-1, J. Mejia 1-0
    • Batters Faced – K. Freeland 19, Z. Agnos 16, N. Frasso 3, J. Mejia 3