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NLDS Recap: Daniel Murphy’s HR Leads Mets Past Dodgers, 3-2, Into NLCS
Daniel Murphy hit a tie-breaking solo home run off Zack Greinke in the sixth inning, and the New York Mets beat the Dodgers, 3-2, in Los Angeles on Thursday to win Game 5 of the National League Division Series and advance to the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2006.
NLDS Recap: Anthony Rizzo’s HR Leads Cubs Over Cardinals To NLCS
Anthony Rizzo hit a tie-breaking home run in the sixth inning, and the Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-4, in Chicago on Tuesday to win the National League Division Series and advance to their first National League Championship Series since 2003...
Le’Veon Bell TD Leads Steelers Past Chargers, 24-20
Le'Veon Bell scored on a 1-yard run off a direct snap as time expired, and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Chargers, 24-20, in San Diego on Monday night.
NFL Week 5 Recap — The Giants Lead the NFC East & Other Things We Learned
A handful of overtime games and several close finishes highlighted the action in Week 5 of the 2015 NFL season. Here’s what we learned this week.
Joey Logano Wins NASCAR’s Bank of America 500 in Charlotte
Joey Logano led 227 laps and won the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina on Sunday.
NFL Week 5 Preview — Can the Patriots Prolong the Cowboys’ Misery?
The NFL heads into its fifth week of the 2015 season with six unbeaten teams and just one looking for its first win (sorry, Lions fans). Here’s what to watch for this week.
Colts Don’t Need Luck to Beat Texans, 27-20
Matt Hasselbeck threw two touchdowns to Andre Johnson, and the Indianapolis Colts held off the Texans, 27-20, in Houston on Thursday night.
Cubs’ Ace Jake Arrieta Shuts Out Pirates, 4-0, in N.L. Wild Card Game
Cubs' ace Jake Arrieta threw a four-hit shutout, as Chicago beat the Pirates, 4-0, in the National League Wild Card game in Pittsburgh on Wednesday night.
Dallas Keuchel & Astros Blank Yankees in A.L. Wild Card Game, 3-0
Dallas Keuchel threw six shutout innings and Colby Rasmus and Carlos Gomez homered to lead the Houston Astros over the New York Yankees, 3-0, in the American League Wild Card game in the Bronx on Tuesday night.
Kam Chancellor’s Forced Fumble Helps Seahawks Beat Lions, 13-10
Kam Chancellor forced a Calvin Johnson fumble at the 1-yard line with 1:45 to play and the Seahawks held on to beat the Lions, 13-10, in Seattle on Monday night.
NFL Week 4 Recap — Drew Brees Is Still Great, Kickers Matter & Other Things We Learned
Every NFL team’s kicking game is under scrutiny after Week 4 of the 2015 NFL season featured several contests decided by kickers. Here’s what we learned this week.
Kevin Harvick Wins at Dover, Stays Alive in Sprint Cup Chase
Kevin Harvick dominated the field and avoided elimination from NASCAR’s Chase by winning the AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway in Delaware on Sunday afternoon.
Ravens Rally Past Steelers, 23-20, in Overtime
Justin Tucker succeeded after Josh Scobee failed. Tucker kicked the game-tying and game-winning field goals and the Ravens beat the Steelers — and Scobee — 23-20 in overtime in Pittsburgh on Thursday night.
NFL Week 4 Preview — Backup QBs in the Spotlight for Steelers & Cowboys
The fourth week of the 2015 NFL season finds several backup quarterbacks trying to help their teams until the regular starters return. Here’s a preview of Week 4’s most interesting games.
Aaron Rodgers Throws 5 TDs to Lead Packers Over Chiefs, 38-28
Aaron Rodgers threw for 333 yards and five touchdowns, including three to Randall Cobb, and the Green Bay Packers held on to beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 38-28, at Lambeau Field on Monday night.
NFL Week 3 Recap — The Steelers Won, but Lost Ben Roethlisberger
Five teams got their first wins of the 2015 season, and another team may have suffered a season-altering loss, even though they won. Here's what we learned in Week 3 of the NFL.