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>>Brewers Advance To World Series

(Undated) — For the first time since 1982 the Milwaukee Brewers are back in the World Series. The Brew Crew completed the sweep after rallying past the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Four of the NLCS. Milwaukee will now face either the Cleveland Guardians or Tampa Bay Rays in this year’s Fall Classic. Cleveland currently leads the ALCS 2-1 after picking up a win in Game Three. The Guards host the Rays for Game Four on Friday.

>>Broncos Edge Seahawks In OT On TNF

(Undated) — The Broncos edged the Seahawks 17-14 in overtime at home to kick off Week Six of the NFL season. Sunday features a dozen games on the slate, highlighted by another international matchup to start the busy day. The Texans and Jaguars square off from London. Divisional duels between the Ravens and Browns from Cleveland and the Patriots and Jets from Foxboro showcase the earlier games. Sunday Night Football features the Cowboys and Packers battling from Lambeau Field while the week closes out with a Monday Night Football showdown between the Commanders and 49ers from San Fran.

>>Eagles QB Out With Blood Clot In Leg

(Philadelphia, PA) — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss at least one game because of a blood clot in his calf. The team said yesterday that an ultrasound picked up the clot last week, but team doctors believed Hurts could safely play after traveling to London. This week, however, a follow-up test found the clot had moved, forcing the team to put their signal caller on the shelf. Philly will host the Carolina Panthers this Sunday.

>>Ravens QB Misses Another Practice

(Owings Mills, MD) — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson could still play this Sunday in Cleveland, but his chances are slimming. Jackson missed a second straight practice yesterday with an ankle injury while Tyler Huntley took first-team reps. Wide receiver Rashod Bateman and guard John Simpson were among a handful of players who were also sidelined during today’s workout.

>>Mayfield Out Of Practice Again, Daniels Likely To Start

(Tampa, FL) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield remains sidelined by his thumb injury. Reporters at yesterday’s practice say Mayfield didn’t participate again today, likely leaving him inactive for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It’ll be the third straight game the 31-year-old will miss since dislocating his thumb in Week Three. Rookie Jalon Daniels has gone 1-and-1 in Mayfield’s absence.

>>Packers RB Sues To Keep Battery Records Sealed

(Green Bay, WI) — Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs wants the evidence from his recent battery conviction out of the public eye. Jacobs filed a lawsuit in Brown County, Wisconsin on Wednesday, asking the courts to keep surveillance video from his home sealed. His attorneys are citing security concerns after several athletes’ homes were burglarized.

>>Raiders RB To Play Versus Buffalo

(Las Vegas, NV) — Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty will continue to fight through injuries this week. Head coach Klint Kubiak says the second-year running back will play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, despite lingering foot and ankle injuries. Jeanty was a full participant at the Raiders’ practice on Wednesday.

>>College Football Playoff Expanding To 24 Teams

(Undated) — More teams will soon be allowed into the hunt for college football’s national championship. Multiple reports say College Football Playoff organizers are finalizing an expansion to 24 teams, an increase over the current 12-team tournament. Details remain under wraps, for now, but the expansion would take effect in the 2027 season.

>>Valkyries Host Dream Tomorrow In Game One Of WNBA Finals

(San Francisco, CA) — The Golden State Valkyries will host the Atlanta Dream on Saturday in Game One of the WNBA Finals in San Francisco. Golden State swept Las Vegas in the semis to reach its first Finals in just its second season. Atlanta swept New York to advance to the Finals for the first time since 2013. The Dream have never won a title.

>>NASCAR Cup Series Postseason Rolls Into The Desert On Sunday

(Avondale, AZ) — The NASCAR Cup Series postseason heads to the desert this weekend. The drivers square off in the Freeway Insurance 500 from Phoenix Raceway. Chase Briscoe is trying to win his third straight race of the postseason after securing victories in Vegas and Charlotte. He sits fourth in The Chase standings while Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell make up the top-three.

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