Friday, October 13, 2023

Big-spending Phillies' wild ride continues with defeat of Braves

The Phillies splurged over the past five years to sign big-name players, and they're being rewarded with another trip to the NLCS.

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Fri Oct 13 2023

 
Bryce Harper celebrates in the Phillies' clubhouse after clinching the NLDS.

The Phillies splurged over the past five years to sign big-name players, and they're being rewarded with another trip to the NLCS.

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Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a touchdown by Jordan Mason #24 during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.
 

For NFL's top-rated QB, best is likely yet to come

Brock Purdy is 10-0 in the regular season and has the NFL's top passer rating. The 49ers expect the second-year QB will get even better.

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half at Gillette Stadium.
 

Five NFL offseason moves that already look regrettable

While this NFL offseason's movement was more muted than in previous years, there were still several decisions that already look highly questionable.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates after a play in the second quarter.
 

TNF winners and losers: Chiefs get 16th straight win over Broncos

It wasn't the prettiest game, but the Chiefs secured their 16th straight win over the AFC West-rival Broncos on "Thursday Night Football."

NFL Network analyst Steve Smith in 2021.
 

Steve Smith blasts Broncos receiver after pregame confrontation

There's apparently no love lost between Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy and NFL Network analyst Steve Smith.

Houston Cougar fans celebrate on the field after the Cougars scored on a 49 yard hail mary pass to beat the West Virginia Mountaineers 41-39 at TDECU Stadium on October 12, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
 

Watch: Houston beats West Virginia on 49-yard Hail Mary pass

Thursday's matchup between Houston and West Virginia ended in dramatic fashion as the Cougars won on a Hail Mary with no time on the clock.

Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift (0) celebrates with quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) after his touchdown run against the Washington Commanders during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
 

NFL Week 6 picks: Will two unbeaten teams stay perfect?

Week 6 in the NFL is lacking a marquee matchup, but there still are plenty of notable story lines to monitor heading into mid-October.

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JUNE 03: Logan Paul takes part in media availability ahead of his June 6th exhibition boxing match against Floyd Mayweather on June 03, 2021 at Villa Casa Casuarina at the former Versace Mansion in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775655702 ORIG FILE ID: 1321556448
 

Logan Paul, Dillon Danis turn pre-fight buildup into three-ring circus

Logan Paul is heavily favored in Saturday's bout against MMA fighter Dillon Danis, who will be putting on the boxing gloves for the first time.

Clayton Kershaw in the dugout during Game 5 of the 2019 NLDS against the Nationals.
 

Dodgers' postseason failures, ranked: What was worst playoff exit?

The Dodgers have reached the playoffs 11 years in a row, winning a World Series in 2020, but have suffered disappointing exits every other year

The "Thursday Night Football" crew in 2022.
 

Exclusive: How 'TNF' is breaking from NFL status quo

Inside Amazon's quest to create unique pregame and postgame shows around "Thursday Night Football."

 

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