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Carson Wentz shines in Eagles' victory over Redskins
NFL.com
1. Courtesy of back-to-back scintillating performances on national television, Wentz has announced his arrival as a leading MVP candidate. Featuring dual-threat traits that conjure up images of a young Brett Favre or Ben Roethlisberger, Wentz has been ...

Dallas Keuchel, Clayton Kershaw unfazed by hot Game 1 forecast
ESPN
LOS ANGELES -- Houston Astros starter Dallas Keuchel says he likes to work up a healthy sweat on the mound because it gives him a better grip on his pitches. He has come to the right ballpark. The National Weather Service forecast calls for a high of ...

Philadelphia Eagles lose star LT Jason Peters to gruesome knee injury
USA TODAY
PHILADELPHIA Jason Peters, the Philadelphia Eagles' all-pro left tackle, suffered a gruesome right knee injury on the first snap of the third quarter and left on a cart with his leg immobilized by an air cast. Peters was injured when a Washington ...

Potential Trade Packages and Landing Spots for Suns Star Guard Eric Bledsoe
Bleacher Report
"I Dont wanna be here," Eric Bledsoe tweeted Sunday afternoon in ambiguous fashion, perhaps referring to some unknown location...but maybe probably hinting at his growing discontent with the Phoenix Suns. Then came the response from general manager ...

Ben Simmons Just Got His First Triple Double And He Looks Terrifying
Sports Illustrated
Ben Simmons joined elite company with Oscar Robertson and Hambone Williams as the only players in NBA history with a triple-double within their first four career games. By Jeremy Woo. October 23, 2017. Without diving headfirst into the realm of ...

Everything's cool: Warriors pull away from Mavs, 133-103
USA TODAY
DALLAS Stephen Curry swished a floating one-hander and went to the floor after some contact, looking for a call that wasn't coming. This time, the Golden State star smiled and ran the other way. Curry scored 29 points, Kevin Durant added 25 and ...

Vikings' Andrew Sendejo suspended 1 game for hit on Mike Wallace
ESPN
MINNEAPOLIS -- The NFL handed down a one-game suspension without pay to Vikings strong safety Andrew Sendejo for his hit on Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mike Wallace on Sunday. The league says the hit was a violation of safety-related playing ...