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Utah Jazz Remain Underrated Entering 2026-27 Season
Armed with Jaren Jackson Jr.’s elite defense and Darryn Peterson’s arrival, a revamped roster looks to defy betting lines and vault from the cellar into playoff contention.
October is already fun, plus poll results
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Extend your series today. Coming up: ‼️ A WNBA playoff thriller 📈 Three MLB teams advance 🔁 Late-night NFL trade We are in the midst of a beautiful time, and not just because it’s officially October (more on that in a bit). This week, we get to enjoy a three-game-playoff-series bonanza, in which every game really, really matters. The MLB and WNBA postseasons started days ago; multiple teams are already heading to exit...
As Xbox swings the axe, Gears of War: E-Day developers fear they'll be laid off straight after launch - and right before they'd be due their bonuses
Eurogamer speaks to anonymous sources from The Coalition on the change in morale over the past few months, linked to layoffs and Metacritic bonuses.
PCA, Cubs meekly exit playoffs after offense disappears in 2-game Wild Card sweep by Padres
The Chicago team that didn't have the pope on its side is heading meekly into the offseason. Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs came out to sunny San Diego and wilted like a tourist without enough sunscreen, swept out of the National League Wild Card Series by a San Diego Padres team eager for redemption and perhaps primed for a deep postseason run. The Cubs lost 4-1 in Game 2 on Wednesday night at Petco Park to exit the postseason.
WNBA playoffs live updates, Valkyries-Wings score: Postseason continues with Game 2 from Dallas after Dream eliminate Mystics
White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005
Houston ace Hunter Brown was lifted after getting just two outs and wasn’t helped by a sloppy defense, which committed two first-inning errors.
How The Golden State Valkyries Built A WNBA Business Powerhouse
The Golden State Valkyries built a WNBA business powerhouse in two seasons, driving record attendance, 12,000+ season ticket holders and a No. 2 playoff seed.
Freeport girls volleyball taking care of business through 1st half of season
The nearly two dozen members of the Freeport varsity and junior varsity girls volleyball teams attended a summer camp at Penn State. Fifteen top schools from all over the region were there and provided standout competition over three days. At the end of the camp, a playoff was held to
Unfinished Business
“I’m invested in this group,” said Wild forward Nick Foligno last season after Minnesota lost to Colorado in five games in the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On the eve of the season opener in Nashville, Foligno is true to his word and is gearing up for what
Pittsburgh Pirates Fell Short of Goal for 2026 Season
The Pittsburgh Pirates wanted to be in the playoffs in 2026, but are on the outside looking in once again.
Projecting Florida's College Football Playoff seed, results
Here's what seed CBS Sports predicts for the Florida Gators in the College Football Playoff, as well as the games, matchups and results.
Talent Agent Amanda Glazer Joins Innovative Artists
EXCLUSIVE: Amanda Glazer, a talent agent coming off 25+ years at The Kohner Agency, has moved over to Innovative Artists Entertainment. This follows the recent layoffs affecting Kohner’s three talent ...
MLB Playoff Openers Kick Off With Mixed Attendance
The Braves and Astros failed to sell out their playoff openers.
Charley Steiner will call Dodgers postseason home games on radio
LOS ANGELES — Every game of the Dodgers postseason, from the National League Division series to — should they advance — the National League Championship Series and World Series, will be televised by Fox Sports. But on radio, Charley Steiner will call Dodgers home playoff games at Dodger Stadium for AM 570 and the team’s […]
Rays Built an October Contender Without Sacrificing Their Future
The Tampa Bay Rays won 98 games, captured the AL East and earned the American League's No. 1 seed without mortgaging their future. From Junior Caminero and Drew Rasmussen to trade additions Freddy Peralta and Liam Hicks, Tampa Bay built a complete MLB playoff contender.
Dahlin eager to build on last season after Sabres snapped playoff drought
Having enjoyed his first taste of the postseason last year, the 26-year-old Swede is hungry for more as a new season is set to begin.
Orioles news: More upgrades are coming to Camden Yards
The playoffs are underway, and the Orioles assess what went wrong.
A wild playoff day in 2 sports. Plus: NHL’s No. 1 pick debuts
Good morning! A lot happened yesterday. Inside: ⚾ Postseason = on 🏀 Top seed = out 🏒 Puck = dropped The Postseason: Six stats from a massive day October started on Sept. 29 this year. All four of MLB’s best-of-three Wild Card Series got underway yesterday. Here’s a key number from each of them: 71.5 percent: The Phillies’ win probability in Game 1 against the Braves when Austin Riley, the Atlanta third baseman who had the worst season of his career, came to the plate against lights-out reliever
With the Sox and Cubs both in the playoffs, sports bars are busier than ever: ‘It’s great for everyone’
Both teams in the playoffs means business is up at drinking spots around the city.
With the Sox and Cubs both in the playoffs, sports bars are busier than ever: ‘It’s great for everyone’
For the first time since the shortened 2020 season, both of the Windy City’s baseball teams have nabbed a spot in the Major League Baseball postseason. Fans across Chicago, from the North Side, South Side and beyond, are ecstatic. No one, however, is more eager than the local sports bars. “It’s amazing,” said Carolyn Mitchell, who owns Mitchell’s Tap. The White Sox and the Cubs had their first ...
Xbox’s Millennial C.E.O., Asha Sharma, Isn’t Playing Around
“I think the industry will require disruption,” said Asha Sharma, who has overseen layoffs and divested studios since inheriting Microsoft’s flailing video game division.
This Stat Explains Exactly How Rays Won 98 Games
The Tampa Bay Rays won 98 games by dominating close situations, going 25-4 in one-run games and 61-35 in games decided by three runs or fewer. Elite pitching control, MLB's lowest strikeout rate and a versatile offense could make Tampa Bay dangerous in the MLB playoffs.
Yankees’ Ben Rice Achieves Unprecedented Playoff Baseball History for NYY
The case can be made that Ben Rice just had the greatest hitting game in the history of postseason baseball for the New York Yankees. He achieved something so remarkable that Babe Ruth never did it. Lou Gehrig never did it. Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Reggie Jackson, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Aaron Judge […] The post Yankees’ Ben Rice Achieves Unprecedented Playoff Baseball History for NYY appeared first on HEAVY.
Paolo Banchero is Set to Lead With Vengeance
Fueled by a bitter playoff exit, Orlando’s cornerstone demands collective urgency and peak efficiency to transform the Magic from first-round mainstays into legitimate Eastern Conference powerhouses.
Three Surprising Additions to the Padres’ Postseason Roster
Even though it's still September, October baseball is upon us! Today marks the start of the most exciting time of year in the baseball calendar: the playoffs. And with that time comes some interesting decisions. Teams have to decide who will and won't be on their postseason roster by the morning of Game One. The …
8 seeds to beat a 1 seed in WNBA: Complete history of biggest first-round playoff upsets
The Liberty made history with their first-round upset over the Lynx.
Tuesday’s chaotic TV schedule proves that it’s harder than ever to be a sports fan
On its face, Tuesday was an awesome day for sports fans to sit back, relax, and watch compelling action all day long. All four MLB Wild Card series began with Game 1, staggered across the day beginning at 2 p.m. ET. We had two elimination games in the WNBA playoffs, with Game 2 of both…
Most Business Journal readers don’t expect layoffs in 2026
Most Business Journal poll respondents don’t expect layoffs before the end of 2026 despite recent Valley job cuts. See the full poll results.
Over 640 workers to be laid off in Wayne County
Workers in Livonia and Plymouth face layoffs this fall as Trinity Health and Niagara Bottling cut jobs.
Why Diamondbacks Missed The Playoffs
I am an optimist. My definition of Diamondbacks success is reaching the playoffs. Today, my thoughts are making a rare walk through the dark side to address what kept the Diamondbacks from success. Let’s look at eleven reasons. My view is that 4 reasons had no negative impact, 3 reasons had low negative impact (perhaps […]
Illinois high school flag football playoff scores, schedule
Here are the latest Illinois flag football scores and schedules for the 2026 postseason.
Atlanta Braves Make Austin Riley Announcement Before Phillies Game
The MLB playoffs begin today!! (September, 29.) The action begins with the National League Wild Card matchup between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies. First pitch is at 2:15 p.m. EST, and both teams are deploying very formidable starters. For Atlanta, it is rolling with Chris Sale in the series opener, and the Phillies […] The post Atlanta Braves Make Austin Riley Announcement Before Phillies Game appeared first on HEAVY.
SAC Health announces ‘final’ round of 52 layoffs
The layoffs are part of a two-phase restructuring to close a multimillion-dollar budget gap.
Florida's seeding in Week 4 College Football Playoff projections
Here's where USA TODAY Sports has the Florida Gators seeded in its College Football Playoff projections after their Week 4 win over Ole Miss.
NBC Curbs One of Fans’ Biggest MLB Playoffs Issues
Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees fans will hear friendly TV voices call their team’s Wild-Card matchup this week. In the playoffs, that’s not always the case. Year after year, MLB followers grumble about losing the local announcing booths they’ve spent their summers with in favor of national voices brought in for postseason action. …
Duke Slammed by ESPN in College Football Playoff Projection
Despite an undefeated start and a nation-leading ground game, the Blue Devils remain snubbed in CFP projections, sparking a heated debate over brand bias versus actual results.
LeBron James Sends Clear Message About 76ers' Playoff Woes
LeBron James said at media day that he will not be losing in the second round. He will do what it takes to help the 76ers break the second-round curse.
Yankees and Red Sox meet in playoffs again
The Yankees and Red Sox are set to square off in a Wild Card Series, marking their seventh postseason meeting.
Unlikely playoff teams collide as Astros face White Sox in AL Wild Card Series
The Astros are the first team to reach the postseason without a winning record, and the White Sox are the only team in major league history to follow consecutive 100-loss seasons with a playoff berth.
NY Yankees can unleash a very different playoff weapon
Carlos Rodon is available out of the bullpen for the Yankees in the Wild Card Series. Aaron Boone confirmed the […]
MLB Playoffs 2026: Scores, schedule, TV, and more
Here is everything you need to know to follow the 2026 MLB Playoffs
Pirates get first winning season since 2018
It was a winning season despite no playoffs for the Bucs.
Yankees news: Aaron Judge playoff roster debate nears decision
Judge returning for Wild Card series?; Overview of Yankees-Red Sox rosters; Cam on online hate; ZiPS playoff odds
Chicago businesses and fans gear up for playoff baseball as Cubs and White Sox begin postseason
Many local establishments would prefer home playoff games, but owners say the excitement surrounding October baseball is expected to bring strong crowds regardless.
Braves Must Crush Phillies In Atlanta To End Playoff Ghosts
The Braves face the Phillies again at Truist Park. A look at the stats, the history, and why Atlanta needs to win this series at home.
Broadcast To Hit A Double, Peacock Going Deep In NBC Sports Coverage Of MLB Wild Card Playoffs
Sports fans of a certain age can readily recall NBC’s coverage of the Major League Baseball playoffs regularly pre-empting the network’s “Must-See TV” primetime lineup in the 1990s. While today’s ratings and programming landscape has changed dramatically in the intervening decades, this year’s playoffs (starting Tuesday) are shaping up as a back-to-the-future milestone for NBC …
Fantasy football buy, sell: 10 trade candidates for Week 4
Whether you're already looking solid for a playoff berth or trying to save your fantasy football season, there are plenty of trades to make in Week 4.
Josh Pate Thinks Florida Was Screwed Over in New Rankings
Despite a massive jump to eighth, critics argue the Gators' elite resume deserves more respect. A brutal October stretch will determine if Florida belongs in the playoff conversation.
Yankees Get Sudden Aaron Judge Update Before Playoffs
Could Aaron Judge actually take the field for the New York Yankees?
Scott Harris Announces Plan for Spencer Torkelson
Scott Harris made the Tigers' plans for Spencer Torkelson clear during Monday's season-ending press conference, saying he expects Torkelson to help Detroit return to the playoffs.
Marlins Discuss the Ups and Downs of the Season
Miami challenged for a playoff spot before falling back to Earth in a tumultuous 2026 campaign
Dan McGrath: In the playoff arms race, Cubs and Sox are behind on the count
Gone are the days of Don Cooper trusting his starters to get through the order a third time. Now, both teams put their hopes in a collection of journeymen.
Michigan’s Playoff Math Got Wrecked By Iowa
ESPN just put a number on Michigan's playoff hopes after the Iowa loss, and it is ugly. #GoBlue
Florida RB Jadan Baugh Makes Heisman Trophy Declaration
Dominating the ground with eleven touchdowns, the Gators' breakout star embraces his teammates' challenge to chase college football’s ultimate individual honor while fueling Florida’s unexpected playoff surge.
CFP Bracketology: Week 4
Another chaotic week of college football saw eight ranked teams fall and a major shakeup around the bubble as the calendar flips to October. We are barely one-third of the way through the season and the playoff picture looks a lot different than it did a few weeks ago. My playoff picture after Week 4: […]
Packers Position Coach Put on Hot Seat After Brutal Start
The Green Bay Packers‘ offensive line is a massive problem. A lot of that can be attributed to the injuries on the line. However, just as much blame can be placed on offensive line coach Luke Butkus. There have been plenty of potential suggestions for the Packers to make changes in the layoff between Week […] The post Packers Position Coach Put on Hot Seat After Brutal Start appeared first on HEAVY.
Business Insider: The Hidden Sacrifices of Chasing an H-1B Career in America
Partner Aaron Blumberg discusses how proposed changes to the H-1B program could affect workers facing layoffs and families navigating dependent visa status.
Rangers disappointed after stumbling on final weekend of season
What could have been a joyful moment for the Rangers turned somber as they fell one game short of a playoff spot.
Do Red Sox fans still hate the Yankees?
Good morning! There is no baseball today. Normally that’s a sad phrase to read and write. But when you’re gearing up for the playoffs, a day of rest isn’t the worst thing in the world. Especially when you’re gearing up to face the Yankees in the playoffs. Having said that, we can all acknowledge that […]
Phillies Broadcaster John Kruk Gets Postseason Assignment
It took 162 days, but the Philadelphia Phillies were able to clinch their spot in the playoffs. They’ll be the No. 6 seed, just barely making it in the field, which means they’re opening with the Atlanta Braves, who earned the No. 3 seed.It’s also a time when the games are going to move to […] The post Phillies Broadcaster John Kruk Gets Postseason Assignment appeared first on HEAVY.
Braves Announce Major News Days Before Phillies Playoff Series
The Atlanta Braves announced major news before the team's playoff series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Find out more on the rivalry Wild Card series. The post Braves Announce Major News Days Before Phillies Playoff Series appeared first on HEAVY.
Around the Big Ten: Dylan Raiola shines after vicious hit on Dante Moore
Sports writer Connor Krumme looks at each Big Ten school after most of them made their yearly football conference debut. He looks at Ohio State, Oregon, USC, Washington, Maryland and more as they prepare for the full conference slate and the College Football Playoffs.
MLB playoff picks 2026: Dodgers? Yankees? Rays? Brewers? Yahoo Sports makes postseason predictions all the way to the World Series
Astros Are Playoff Bound after 9-0 Whitewashing of Athletics
There’s a new worst record to go to the postseason, but at least it isn’t a sub-.500 one. The Houston Astros handled business today in West Sacramento against the Athletics, 9-0. With the victory, the Astros are AL West Champions and will host the Chicago White Sox in the AL Wild Card Round beginning Tuesday […]
Here's the full Major League Baseball postseason bracket
With the 2026 MLB season complete, take a look at the playoff bracket, with the Milwaukee Brewers owning home-field advantage throughout the postseason.
New-Look MLB Playoff Field Is Now Set
A wild and wet Sunday completed the 2026 regular season.
MLB playoffs 2026 tracker: Astros win AL West, Phillies hang on for wild card — final playoff bracket, seeding and postseason schedule after MLB finish
Angels Make Surprise Mike Trout Decision for Final Game
Mike Trout is missing the playoffs again. The Los Angeles Angels‘ legend hasn’t played in the postseason in more than a decade. At this point, it’s not even a surprise. It’s just a bit of a bummer. But Angels fans get another bummer, too. Angels Make Surprise Mike Trout Decision Trout isn’t playing in the […] The post Angels Make Surprise Mike Trout Decision for Final Game appeared first on HEAVY.
How Rays have ultimate home-field advantage in MLB playoffs
The Rays have a huge home-field advantage this postseason.
Bucs fans aren’t confident in the team’s direction
NFL fans also voted on which 0-2 team will make the playoffs.
Angels Played A Huge Part In ‘Stinktastic’ America League
The Los Angeles Angels were part of the awful American League, and they helped some mediocre teams make the playoffs.
Brewers' Homefield Advantage Bolsters World Series Hopes
The Milwaukee Brewers have the homefield advantage throughout the National League playoffs.
Phoenix Rising lacks energy in pivotal loss to Oakland
With just four games remaining on the USL Championship schedule and still sitting outside the playoff places, Phoenix Rising lost 3-0 on the road to Oakland Roots. It could have...
Nadella Calls Xbox Layoffs “Great to See” as 268 New Cuts Push Microsoft Closer to its Original 3,200 Headcount Goal
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the Xbox "streamlining" is "great to see", even as 268 more employees get cut, with many more to come.
Bay Area sports calendar, Sept. 27-28
Veronica Burton (22) and the Valkyries will face Dallas in a WNBA first-round playoff game at 6 p.m. Sunday. (USA, CNBC)
Diamondbacks bullpen game disaster may cost them a playoff spot
The Diamondbacks snapped a six-game winning streak by losing a bullpen game that involved perplexing twists, turns and decisions.
Phillies enter final day of MLB regular season on verge of unfathomable choke in playoff race
Four-Run Second Inning Helps Keep Rangers Playoff Hopes Alive
The Texas Rangers kept postseason pressure on the Houston Astros by capitalizing on a massive early inning against the Minnesota Twins.
Microsoft CEO Says Xbox's "Streamlining" Is "Great To See" Following Recent Layoffs
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called Xbox's ongoing job cuts "great to see," commenting on the restructuring led by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. The remark follows Xbox's latest layoffs, which cut 268 more jobs on top of the 1,600 eliminated earlier this year, part of a plan that has already folded...
Microsoft CEO says Xbox's "streamlining" is "great to see" despite cuts and layoffs
Speaking on the Sources podcast, Satya Nadella called Xbox's ongoing restructuring under Asha Sharma "great to see", despite fresh layoffs this week.
TST Best Bets: September 26, 2026
Two ranked Big Ten battles highlight Saturday’s slate, led by No. 12 USC hosting No. 20 Oregon at the Coliseum. The Ducks have won four straight in the series, but the Trojans have a chance to end that skid while strengthening their place in the College Football Playoff race.No. 17 Iowa and No. 18 Michigan also put their undefeated records on the line in Ann Arbor. With both teams leaning on physical rushing attacks and two of the nation’s better defenses, points could be difficult to come by at
Padres Could Make Unusual Ethan Salas Decision for MLB Playoffs
The San Diego Padres have some difficult postseason roster decisions to make, including whether rookie catcher Ethan Salas will be part of an unusual three-catcher setup.
Rangers Thumped 10-2 by Twins to Open Massive Series
With their playoff hopes on the line, the Texas Rangers started their massive series against the Minnesota Twins with a 10-2 defeat.
Saturday Sports: MLB playoff race; college football; NFL kickoff; Pope Leo on baseball
NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele talk about the possible divine intervention on behalf of Chicago baseball.