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Fiorentina extends its unbeaten run to 6 matches
Fiorentina extended its unbeaten run to six matches with a 0-0 draw at Brescia in Serie A on Monday

Cardinals’ defense clicking through 7 games
The Arizona Cardinals are riding a three-game winning streak for the first time in four years behind a dominating defense

Grizzlies exercise options on Jaren Jackson, Grayson Allen
Memphis Grizzlies exercise 3rd-year options on contracts for Jaren Jackson Jr. and guard Grayson Allen

Switch from Mariota to Tannehill gives Titans hope
Titans build confidence, hope as Tannehill boosts offense

Messi faces Ronaldo, Van Dijk but no Neymar for Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi will have Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk as rivals for the 2019 Ballon d’Or award

Shiffrin embracing more pressure after record-setting season
Mikaela Shiffrin will be counted on to carry her sport even more with the retirements of big names like Lindsey Vonn, Marcel Hirscher and Aksel Lund Svindal

Mike Schmidt: Why can’t I just accept it’s all about power?
Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt says it’s clear that baseball these days is all about home runs

Florida moves up to No. 7 in AP Top 25 poll after rainy win over South Carolina
The Florida Gators move up to No. 7 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll after a rainy win over the South Carolina Gamecocks.

2014 US Open runner-up Nishikori to have right elbow surgery
2014 US Open runner-up Kei Nishikori will have season-ending elbow surgery

WR Bell keeping Purdue offense afloat amid myriad injuries
Freshman wide receiver David Bell has performed like he’s in a league of his own while injuries have decimated the Purdue Boilermakers’ roster.

Hoosiers chasing elusive 6th win but not talking bowl bid
The countdown is in full swing at Indiana

Redskins face short week before visiting Cousins’ Vikings
Redskins face short week between muddy loss to 49ers and showdown at Kirk Cousins’ Vikings

Sacramento joining MLS, will begin play in 2022
Major League Soccer has awarded its 29th franchise to Sacramento, which will start play in 2022

GM Kupchak: Hornets won’t build through free agency
GM Mitch Kupchak: Charlotte Hornets won’t build through free agency but rather through draft picks and ‘savvy trades’

Week 8 college football picks against the spread recap with Jason McIntyre | WHAT DID YOU LEARN?
The the most important lesson we learned this week was a game isn’t over until it’s over… here’s what else we learned from our picks against the spread.

Racism-affected FA Cup qualifier to be replayed
The FA Cup qualifying match between Haringey Borough and Yeovil that was abandoned following racist abuse will be replayed next week

Clemson’s Xavier Thomas likely back for Boston College game
Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas expected to return to face Boston College

No timetable for return, but Mahomes’ knee rehab is well underway
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is already deep into his rehabilitation from a knee injury suffered last week in Denver.

Upon Further Review: Vikings offense dazzles in Detroit
What we learned from the Minnesota Vikings’ 42-30 victory over Detroit

Chiefs’ Mahomes begins knee rehab as game week begins
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes deep into his rehabilitation from knee injury; coach Andy Reid declines to put any timetable on return of the league MVP