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Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
The Chicago Bears' last-ranked run defense is on a historically bad pace.  Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the Week 4 loss to the New York Giants.  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 36  —  Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) greets fans as he leaves the field after the Chicago Bears 20-12 loss to the New York Giants.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bears defense laments mistakes after allowing 262 yards rushing to New York Giants: ‘Player for player, we felt like we had ups on them’
Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Referee immediately sends Tyrod Taylor off field in NFL concussion emphasis
Discussion: Chicago Tribune and Mercury News
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets look to turn page against Nationals after disastrous sweep by Braves  —  ATLANTA — The Mets seem to be searching for answers after getting swept by the Atlanta Braves over the weekend.  —  The defending World Series champs now control the NL East after a dismal showing by the Mets at Truist Park.
Discussion: New York Post and Mercury News
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB's stretch run proves anti-climactic in first year of new playoff system  —  Say this for the first season of Major League Baseball's expanded, triple wild-card playoffs: There will be no embarrassments.  —  Every postseason participant will win at least 86 games, for this year averting …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Braves finish sweep of Mets, add to division lead
Childs Walker / Baltimore Sun:
Five things we learned from the Ravens' 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills  —  Ravens' John Harbaugh talks about his decision to try an score a touchdown and not kick the field goal in the fourth quarter.  (Baltimore Sun)  —  The Ravens went up 20-3 with 3:39 to go in the first half against the Buffalo Bills.
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Ryan McFadden / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens RB Justice Hill exits game vs. Bills with hamstring injury
Discussion: Denver Post
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Search begins for a new Chicago White Sox manager as Tony La Russa steps down after health issues make it ‘impossible’ to continue  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 25  —  Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa arrives at a press conference before announcing he won't return for the 2023 season at Guaranteed Rate Field on Oct. 3, 2022.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Nightengale's notebook: Tony La Russa expected to announce retirement Monday as White Sox manager
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa out for at least Jets game while in concussion protocol, but coach says MRI was clean  —  Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel updates quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's status while in concussion protocol, ruled out for Sunday's Jets game, says MRI is clean (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Boone pulls Luis Severino after seven no-hit innings; Yankees beat Rangers 3-1  —  ARLINGTON — Luis Severino was not happy and neither were most of the fans at Globe Life Park Monday night.  —  Despite the Yankees pulling out a 3-1 win over the Rangers, nobody got what they really wanted.
Press Enterprise:
Gas prices hit record high in Riverside County for 2nd day in a row  —  RIVERSIDE — The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose Tuesday to a record for the second consecutive day, increasing 2.7 cents to $6.359.  —  The average price …
Discussion: SGV Tribune
ESPN:
'We're not done': Confident Philadelphia Phillies win, secure first postseason berth in 11 years  —  HOUSTON — When the Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Joe Girardi after a 22-29 start to the season, it was hard to imagine that Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and interim manager Rob Thomson …
Discussion: New York Post
Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Ben Simmons leads new-look Nets offense in preseason loss to 76ers  —  As expected, it wasn't pretty.  —  Ben Simmons played his first game in 470 days and he played it alongside new teammates in a fresh offense the Nets' coaching staff recently installed.
Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Magic's Paolo Banchero scores 8 in preseason debut; Franz Wagner sits in loss to Grizzlies  —  Paolo Banchero has experienced many firsts since the Orlando Magic selected him with the No. 1 pick in June's NBA draft.  —  His first summer-league game, media day and practice during training camp have been notable moments.
Discussion: Mercury News
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
After months of pursuit, Cardinals reliever Giovanny Gallegos finalizes extension  —  PITTSBURGH — A deal Giovanny Gallegos has sought for at least year and almost came to fruition in spring, found new footing and completion by fall.  —  The Cardinals and their versatile …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Catcher Adley Rutschman named Most Valuable Oriole in standout rookie season: 'He's a different breed'  —  In Adley Rutschman's first moments as a major leaguer, he stood behind home plate at Camden Yards and rotated, a quick visual lap to soak in the moment at the advice of other catchers in the Orioles' system.
Discussion: Denver Post
Edgar Thompson / Orlando Sentinel:
Gators rout Eastern Washington behind Richardson-led offensive assault  —  GAINESVILLE — Watching from the sideline awaiting his first career start, Florida defensive end Justus Boone didn't have to wait long to know it was going to be a good day.  —  Anthony Richardson's 75-yard touchdown pass …
Discussion: Denver Post
Adam Grosbard / Orange County Register:
College Sports |  Caleb Williams, USC offense bounce back against Arizona State  —  Caleb Williams passes for 348 yards and three touchdowns and rushes for another score as the sixth-ranked Trojans pull away for a 42-25 victory and remain unbeaten under Lincoln Riley  —  LOS ANGELES — There was never cause for concern.
 
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