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NFL Week 6 winners and losers led by 3 hot-seat coaches at breaking point

"Everything is on the table." That platitude has emerged as the last gasp of a desperate coaching staff.

Kyle Larson’s championship lead has COLLAPSED!

Kyle Larson’s championship lead has COLLAPSED! Kyle Larson’s disastrous Phoenix race changed the NASCAR championship battle! A blown tire, a hard crash, and a 34th-place finish cut his points lead to just five over Christopher Bell. Can Larson recover at Talladega?

NFL Week 6 overreactions: Rams collapse, Browns are contenders?!

USA TODAY Sports' Madison Tenenbaum overreacts to NFL Week 6, including the Rams' stunning loss to the Cardinals and the Browns leading the AFC North.

7 NFL teams that should be buyers at 2026 trade deadline, including Chiefs

NFL teams aren't waiting until the eleventh hour to reshape their fortunes with external help.

Free from coaching, 'Minecraft Mike' Tomlin is having fun again | Exclusive

Mike Tomlin has hopped out of the pressure-cooker existence as an NFL coach and discovered a whole new way of life.

Marcus Hayes: Sorry, Phillies fans, Dave Dombrowski is not going anywhere for a long, long time. Is that a bad thing?

PHILADELPHIA — If you’re a Dave Dombrowski hater, no matter where you were or what you were doing, your blood ran cold Thursday morning. That was when the Phillies president of baseball operations, in his postseason news conference, blithely remarked: “I plan on being here for a while. I enj…

Experts explain why Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis warrants caution

The blood clot that will keep Eagles star Jalen Hurts on the sideline for a Week 6 matchup against the Panthers is located in quarterback's calf and “superficial."

Relive Milwaukee Bucks' closeout win in Madison during 1970 NBA playoffs

A scheduling conflict forced the Milwaukee Bucks to play their 1970 NBA playoff series against the 76ers in Madison. Relive the clinching game played at the UW Field House.

Dodgers had the stars. Brewers had the gamers. Now the gamers are World Series-bound

They couldn’t move at first, almost in a state of shock, then looked around at one another, gasped and finally started making their way to the middle of the field.

Dodgers Swept by the Brewers in Shocking NLCS Upset!

The Los Angeles Dodgers face a shocking sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, with key moments and player highlights shaping a dramatic playoff exit.

WNBA Finals between Valkyries, Dream will be defensive masterclass. Who has the edge?

The Valkyries, who had the best defensive rating in the regular season, advanced to the WNBA Finals to face the Dream, who've had the best defensive rating in the postseason. 

What's the 'right' path for a youth soccer player? Why parents shouldn't rush the journey

USA TODAY Sports spoke with the U.S. Soccer Federation and MLS about the state of the American youth game and the pipeline to the top following last summer’s World Cup.

'Dodgers have legends, we had the hunger' - Brewers boss after NLCS triumph

'Dodgers have legends, we had the hunger' - Brewers boss after NLCS triumph

The Science Behind Jalen Hurts’ Blood Clot Diagnosis

The Philadelphia Eagles confirmed that quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the team’s game against the Carolina Panthers due to a superficial blood clot. The blood clot was discovered via an ultrasound prior to the Eagles’ 19-17 defeat in London; however, Hurts was cleared to play following a …

Dodgers' nightmare may soon extend far beyond Brewers, NLCS | Opinion

Even the most demoralized fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers must understand it’s likely going to get worse than this — and soon.

Angel Reese gave Atlanta its edge. Now the Dream are in the Finals

Angel Reese's decision to join the Atlanta Dream was more than a fresh start. It was an alignment of goals she manifested long before she wore red and white.

Mike Tomlin discusses new life in broadcasting, reaction to his viral Minecraft city

USA TODAY Sports' Jarrett Bell caught up with former NFL head coach Mike Tomlin about his new gig as a broadcaster and the reaction to his viral Minecraft city.

This 49ers trade rumor is HEATING UP...

Go to http://kalshi.com/r/DIGESTNFL and all new users get $55 when they trade $25. Use promo code DIGESTNFL The 49ers have been linked to former 49ers receiver, Jauan Jennings, in potential trade talks. Cameron Moniz dives into what a reunion means for both the 49ers and for Jennings. --- 49…

In ALCS Game 2, José Ramírez let the Guardians down. He won't stay there for long

They will wake up in Cleveland still loving José Ramírez. That will never change, nor, likely, will Ramírez’s regard for the city he’s insisted on making his baseball home.

Dodgers insist they're not panicking in NLCS, but there's concern about Shohei Ohtani

The Dodgers certainly weren’t taking the Brewers for granted, not after winning 103 games this season, but they never imagined that their high-powered offense would be suffocated like this.

Who leaves LIV next? Ranking golf's biggest possible free agents

Jon Rahm declared in court that his time in LIV Golf is over, and the focus has now shifted to Bryson DeChambeau and the other top LIV golfers.

NFL power rankings Week 6: What does wild overtime win mean for Bills, Rams?

1. San Francisco 49ers (1): They are seeking their second 6-0 start under Kyle Shanahan, who's seeking his third Super Bowl trip and first Lombardi Trophy. 

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'When they smell blood, they take it and run' - Guardians react to Rays punching back in the ALCS.

'When they smell blood, they take it and run' - Guardians react to Rays punching back in the ALCS.

Yankees left with 'broken clubhouse' after another agonizing postseason defeat

During the bottom of the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium in Game 3, the sellout crowd of nearly 49,000 sat eerily quiet, waiting for something, anything, to happen.

Average WNBA salary is $518K in 2026. Most players make less

The average WNBA salary in 2026 is about $518,000, according to USA TODAY’s analysis of Spotrac data, but the median salary is much lower at $350,000.

What is happening to Shohei Ohtani this Dodgers' postseason?

Bob Nightengale breaks down what could be going on with the lack of Shohei Ohtani in this MLB postseason.

Joe Brady speaks to media after Bills overtime win against Rams

Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady speaks to the media after the Bills overtime win against the Rams.

The Biggest Week 5 Takeaways! The Eagles Are In Trouble, And The Bears Lose BIG In Green Bay

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NASCAR Charlotte winners, losers as Chase Briscoe continues championship charge

Chase Briscoe's NASCAR Cup Series championship charge continued on Sunday, Oct. 11 in Charlotte.

NFL winners, losers for Week 5 include two major gaffes in NFC East

Week 5 in the NFL served up some compelling counters to prevailing narratives throughout the league.

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