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While the Washington Commanders still have work to do to climb back into the NFC East race, this was a game they absolutely had to have to keep their faint playoff hopes alive.
The victory also might take a little heat off of coach Dan Quinn.
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A fourth quarter for the books.
The Washington Commanders get a season-saving victory over the New York Giants, sealed by a Rasul Douglas INT.
🎥 @NFL
After throwing two consecutive INTs, Jayden Daniels finds Stefon Diggs for the score.
Another lead change with under a minute to play.
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We’re going LIVE on @TheAthletic right after Hornets/Suns to talk about the night in the NBA:
- Cade drops a perfect 52 in 2OT Thriller
- LaMelo destroys the Mavericks
- Sixers handle the injured Raptors
+ all the injuries
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The WNBA's search for a new commissioner is ramping up.
The league has been meeting with candidates in person over the last two weeks, and outgoing commissioner Cathy Engelbert still hopes her replacement will be hired by Dec. 31.
More from @AnnieCostabile.
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Indiana coach Curt Cignetti has no problem taking verbal jabs at opponents, particularly those from the SEC.
Now, the 65-year-old has taken his talents to X:
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Former U.S. women’s national team stars Megan Rapinoe and Julie Ertz have been elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility, the organization announced on Thursday.
The 2027 class also includes David Beckham, Jozy Altidore, Tatu from Brazil and former coach Lothar Osiander. The group will be honored in April 2027.
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From @TheAthletic: The Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong was named the NL Most Valuable Player, while the Astros’ Yordan Alvarez won the AL MVP.
Chicago Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong has been named MLB’s National League MVP.
Crow-Armstrong launched 45 home runs and stole 41 bases this season.
More from @PJ_Mooney:
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Cam Skattebo is bringing a new definition to ‘The Iron Giant,’ arriving to Commanders-Giants in an Iron Man mask 💙🦾
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Houston Astros DH Yordan Alvarez has been named MLB’s American League MVP.
Alvarez led MLB in several offensive categories, including batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage.
More from @Chandler_Rome:
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The injury-plagued Washington Commanders face the New York Giants in a Week 10 primetime matchup on “Thursday Night Football.”
Follow along for the latest updates and analysis:
From Michael Phelps’ pursuit of Olympic history to Mikaela Shiffrin’s crowning gold, Dan Hicks was behind the microphone for so many unforgettable moments.
He knew how to match the emotion of the moment without ever losing his professionalism.
“That’s an incredibly rare gift.”
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NEW @TheAthleticFC
Mauricio Pochettino deal at Manchester United will be for around two and a half years, until end of 2028-29 season.
Starts pre Liverpool after USMNT games.
Announcement may be as soon as tomorrow.
With @David_Ornstein
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"Miss me with the 'SEC Bias' narrative... you just have to own that the Big Ten is not where it was a year ago."
@MaxBrowne4 is not buying that the CFP committee has favored the SEC in it's rankings this season.
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Philip Rivers has formally accepted the head coach position at NC State, a source tells The Athletic.
The deal is expected to be made official later this week.
Ashton Jeanty, Parker Washington, Chase Brown... What should you do with your underperforming fantasy football studs?
@kvalenzuela17 has the answers you need! Send her your waiver worries and start-sit stumpers!
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski has won MLB's NL Cy Young Award, the league announced Wednesday.
The ace of the majors’ best team was unanimously elected, capturing his first Cy Young Award and the fourth in Brewers history:
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In fairness, the Giants clearly wanted to do more. Coach John Harbaugh’s aggressive pursuit of Simmons, which seemingly bruised feelings in Nashville, may inspire a hundred sad country songs... @TheAthletic
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The current NFC North is the best division of all time!
We're doing a deep dive with Charles McDonald and @MaxBrowne4 plus @FB_FilmAnalysis and @mattschneidman
LIVE at 5pm PT/8pm ET!
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