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Nats lead Astros 2-0 as World Series finally returns to DC

The Washington Nationals hold a 2-0 lead over the Houston Astros in the World Series after two wins on the road

Two-time F1 champion Alonso to race in Dakar Rally

Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso will compete in the Dakar Rally in January

Shannon Sharpe: This was supposed to be Houston’s series to lose — and it’s been anything but that

Skip Bayless likes the Houston Astros to get a critical win in Game 3 of the World Series, while Shannon Sharpe thinks the Nationals will continue their winning ways.

Patrick Beilein steps down as Niagara coach before 1st game

Patrick Beilein cites personal reasons for abruptly stepping down as Niagara University men’s basketball coach two weeks before the start of his first season

Georgia's Jake Fromm highlights NFL draft prospects to watch in week 9

Yahoo Sports NFL writer Eric Edholm and Amanda Borges discuss a trio of 2020 NFL prospects to look out for, including a quarterback who passed for 35 yards in the week 8 win over Kentucky.

PFT’s Week Eight picks

Bad news: MDS leads by eight games. Worse news: We disagree on no games this week, so I can’t carve into his lead. Best news: It can’t get any worse for me this week. Last week, MDS got nine of 14 games right. I was 7-7. For the year, he’s now 66-40. I’m at 58-48. [more]

Adam Gase too busy preparing to talk to injured Jets G Kelechi Osemele

Adam Gase hasn’t exactly reached out to one of his injured players.

NFL in 90: Defense Rules, Division Leaders, Breakthrough or Breakdown

Yahoo Sports’ Jared Quay shares his take on the week 8 matchups between the undefeated San Francisco 49ers and the 4-2 Carolina Panthers. The first place Green Bay Packers travel to Kansas City to face the first place Chiefs. The 2-4 Cleveland Browns try to turn their season around against the undefeated

AP source: Rebuilding Padres hire rookie manager Tingler

Person familiar with decision tells AP: Padres hire Jayce Tingler from Rangers as manager

Person familiar with decision tells AP the San Diego Padres have hired Jayce Tingler as manager

Chicago Cubs hire David Ross to replace Maddon as manager

Chicago Cubs hire former catcher David Ross to replace Joe Maddon as their manager

Adding Blackshear makes No. 6 Florida a title contender

Chicago Cubs hire David Ross as manager on a three-year deal through the 2022 season

Wild ride: Allen reaches new heights in Carolina

Kyle Allen — who couldn’t stick at Texas A&M or Houston and didn’t get picked in the NFL draft — may have finally found his place with the Panthers.

Nick Wright explains why Tom Brady may not play with Patriots until 45

Nick Wright talks about New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and why he may not play with the team until he is 45 years old. Brady is in the final year of his contract with the Pats.

Cris Carter: If Sixers aren’t in the Eastern Conference Final it’s been a bad year

Cris Carter and Nick Wright talk about the Boston Celtic vs Philadelphia 76ers and discuss the talent Sixers. The two also explain why the Sixers should be in the Eastern Conference Final at the end of the season.

Shannon Sharpe: Kyrie Irving shined in Brooklyn debut but his good attitude might not last

Shannon Sharpe reacts to Kyrie Irving’s debut with the Brooklyn Nets, in which he scored 50 points but missed the game winning shot in a 1 point loss to Minnesota.

Preview: Panthers begin trek through Western Canada with showdown against Flames

The Florida Panthers kick off their Western Canada road trip Thursday against speedy winger Johnny Gaudreau the Calgary Flames.

The ‘War Room’ picks Hamlin, Busch, Truex and Elliott to make Championship 4

The “NASCAR Race Hub” War Room predicts which drivers will make the Championship 4.

Person familiar with deal tells AP the Philadelphia Phillies are hiring Joe Girardi as manager

Tennessee believes it has staying power as SEC contender

Tennessee believes its backcourt strength can help Vols continue to contend in SEC after losing three all-conference performers

Top recruit 'Ant Man' Edwards adds buzz to rebuilding Dogs

Freshman Anthony ‘Ant Man’ Edwards adds buzz to Georgia program in Crean’s second season

Second-ranked Kentucky looks to veterans for leadership

No. 2 Kentucky looks to 4 veterans for leadership this season

Mississippi State confident after ending long NCAA drought

Mississippi State confident heading into the season after ending NCAA Tournament drought

Ole Miss seeking to build on its surprising 2018-19 success

Ole Miss seeks to build on last year’s surprising success by living up to heightened expectations

Siblings Maia and Alex Shibutani launching book series

Ter Stegen criticizes Barcelona for up-and-down season

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is getting tired of coming to the rescue of his teammates

Former pro player Gaudenzi named ATP chairman for next year

Former tennis player-turned-businessman Andrea Gaudenzi will take over as chairman of the ATP next year

Conor McGregor says his UFC return fight set for January

Conor McGregor says he will return to mixed martial arts in January with a UFC fight in Las Vegas

After 2½ years of planning, England finally gets hands on NZ

England coach Eddie Jones says he has planned for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semifinal match against New Zealand for the past 2½ years