No. 6 seed Arizona has won all five of its postseason games, eliminating the Brewers in a best-of-three series and the Dodgers in a best-of-five.
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Commentary: At Ryder Cup, the U.S. is done in by its arrogance again
John Feinstein writes that the Americans play as if they have nothing to prove.
Messi Mania has grabbed hold in Major League Soccer, but will it be a long-lasting boost?
Lionel Messi’s arrival in the United States has boosted his team and Major League Soccer.
American soccer was against artificial turf long before it became an NFL problem
There’s little debate in the MLS and NWSL — playing on grass is much better and much safer. Gillette Stadium is one of six MLS venues with artificial turf.
Larry Nassar survivor says Michigan State’s latest mess shows it hasn’t learned from past
Michigan State has stumbled from scandal to scandal, including the sexual abuse attacks by sports doctor Larry Nassar and current allegations against football coach Mel Tucker.
Breanna Stewart edges A’ja Wilson for AP WNBA Player of the Year honors by 1 vote
New York Liberty star wins AP Player of the Year award for the second straight season.
Sean Payton’s excoriation of predecessor looks even worse after his bungled Broncos debut
Payton’s first game as Denver caoch was a lot like Nathaniel Hackett’s, even down to the exact final score.
Colorado off to flying start by following lead of unconventional coach Deion Sanders
Deion Sanders wants his players reading all about how good they are because the Colorado coach isn’t one to keep his players grounded.
Backup QB Bryson Barnes helps Utah beat Florida in season opener
Barnes throws a 70-yard touchdown pass to Money Parks on Utah’s first play of the game and rushes for another score as the No. 14 Utes beat the Gators 24-11 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams.
Bills’ Damar Hamlin ready to suit up for first preseason game since going into cardiac arrest
Safety is preparing for the next step to resume his career by suiting up in Buffalo’s preseason-opening game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday.