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QB Penix: Win over Bills shows Falcons are 'legit'

The Falcons showed they were a "legit" playoff contender after a 24-14 win over the Bills on Monday Night Football ... Continue Reading

McDermott: Bills must use bye week to start over

With Monday night's loss to the Falcons, the banged-up Bills enter their bye week on a two-game losing streak after a 4-0 start. ... Continue Reading

Turang: Dodging would-be HBP 'natural reaction'

Milwaukee's Brice Turang was inches from wearing a game-tying hit by pitch in Game 1 of the NLCS on Monday night -- but reflex caused him to back away. ... Continue Reading

Snell joins elite company as Dodgers take opener

Blake Snell led the Dodgers to a 2-1 Game 1 victory in the NLCS against the Brewers, pitching his way into the kind of company he knew he'd be keeping when he signed with L.A. before the season. ... Continue Reading

Brewers turn MLB's 1st playoff 8-6-2 double play

The Brewers pulled off the first 8-6-2 double play in MLB postseason history against the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS on Monday night. ... Continue Reading

M's take two in Toronto for commanding ALCS lead

Julio Rodriguez and Jorge Polanco each hit three-run homers as the Seattle Mariners drew to within two wins of the franchise's first World Series appearance. ... Continue Reading

Titans fire Callahan, to give McCoy shot at job

The Titans have fired Brian Callahan just six games into his second season as the team's head coach. He finishes with a 4-19 record as the team's coach. ... Continue Reading

📈 CFB Power Rankings: Indiana climbs into top 3

What obstacles are the Top 25 teams facing entering the midseason point? ... Continue Reading

Lions safety Branch suspended 1 game for fight

The NFL has suspended Lions safety Brian Branch for one game without pay after he struck Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and set off a brief fight. ... Continue Reading

Passan: Jorge Polanco has the Mariners on the way to a Hollywood ending

Harry Potter, Iceman ... or George Bonds? Whatever you call him, Jorge Polanco has the Mariners rolling. ... Continue Reading

First bets for Week 7: Buccaneers' luck runs out vs. Lions, Giants cover in Denver

What lines offered immediate value once odds came out? Here are five early bets and a futures wager to track. ... Continue Reading

Takeaways from Week 6: Robinson shines for Falcons, Moody kicks Bears to victory

Our NFL Nation reporters answer the biggest questions out of each game. Here's what we learned from Week 6. ... Continue Reading

Checking the temperature of the NFL's hottest seats: Barnwell on Mike McDaniel, Justin Fields

Should the Dolphins or Ravens make coaching changes? Is it time for a QB switch for the Jets? Might the Eagles consider moves in their secondary? ... Continue Reading

Bijan Robinson fuels Falcons in MNF win against Bills

Atlanta secures its biggest win of the young season with strong performances from its skill players. ... Continue Reading

Buzz from Sunday: Nacua, Egbuka injuries and a peek at Moody's game notes

Stephania Bell takes a closer look at the injuries from Sunday; Eric Moody shares his most interesting notes. ... Continue Reading