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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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TOP HEADLINES

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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TUESDAY TAKES

What kind of regression is Stephen A. seeing in Josh Allen?

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Why Stephen A. has trust in Caleb Williams

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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.

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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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