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Judging the MLB playoffs: The team to beat, who has the vibes to stop them, and this October's top ace
We hand out verdicts on how real -- or not real -- the biggest storylines are of this postseason so far.

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PLAYERS OF THE SEASON
NHL Rank: From 1 to 100, who will be the best players in 2025-26?
Connor McDavid remains No. 1, but who lands after? Here's who the ESPN panel believes is best for this season.
'Pretty darn impressive': Alex Ovechkin still wowing teammates amid uncertain future
After Ovi broke Wayne Gretzky's record, his teammates expect more of the same in the final year of his deal.

NHL SCOREBOARD

WHO'S UP? WHO'S DOWN?
NFL Week 7 Power Rankings: Our 1-32 poll, plus the biggest lessons learned so far for every team
We reshuffled the teams in our NFL Power Rankings ahead of Week 7. Plus, here are the biggest lessons for each roster so far this season.

TUESDAY TAKES
What kind of regression is Stephen A. seeing in Josh Allen?
Why Stephen A. has trust in Caleb Williams

AT THE HALFWAY STAGE
CFP Bubble Watch: Who's in, who's out, who has work to do at midseason
Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the playoff picture takes shape.

OVERNIGHT SUCCESS
'Trinidad Magic': Meet the Ole Miss breakout QB even his teammates hadn't heard of
Part Cam Ward, part Baker Mayfield? Trinidad Chambliss became an SEC sensation seemingly overnight.

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- Rodgers, Flacco happy to be part of 'Icy Hot bowl'
- WR Moore back in Chicago after night in hospital
- Titans interim to stay positive for rookie QB Ward
- 🏈 Kiper's Big Board: Top 25 NFL draft prospects
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ICYMI
Brewers pull off one of the most outrageous double plays you'll ever see
Sal Frelick's juggling catch off the wall leads to a remarkable double play at home plate for the Brewers in Game 1 vs. the Dodgers.
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Sounding Off
Why Stephen A. puts Dolphins' woes on McDaniel, not Tua
Stephen A. Smith explains why Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel needs to be fired after Tua Tagovailoa expressed his frustrations.
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AP Photo/Nate Billings NBA roster tiers: Ranking top trios for all 30 teams
Who has the top core trio in the NBA? Which teams' big threes are on the rise, and which need work? ESPN's Tim Bontemps breaks it down in 10 tiers.
Chris Arjoon/Icon Sportswire) NFL hot seats: Mike McDaniel, Justin Fields, John Harbaugh
Should the Dolphins or Ravens make coaching changes? Is it time for a QB switch for the Jets? Might the Eagles consider moves in their secondary?
AP Photo/Ashley Landis How a Dodgers-Brewers NLCS defines MLB's labor battle
The big-money Dodgers and small-market Brewers exemplify two sides of the MLB payroll divide -- a fact no one will forget next spring.
Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images Week 7 college football recap: Curt Cignetti's rise, James Franklin's fall
Bill Connelly looks at both ends of the coaching world, plus the top players, the Heisman race and more.
Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images The three stars who made the Aces three-time WNBA champs
Las Vegas won its third title on the shoulders of A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young, and the star trio has no plans to stop there.
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