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Report: CFP set to expand to 24 teams

ESPN was reporting Thursday that the College Football Playoff is nearing a deal to expand the field to 24 teams in 2027, sources told reporter Pete Thamel Thursday. The deal is expected to come together in the near future, pending final approvals. The CFP and ESPN have been negotiating a new ...

Blood clot sidelines Philly QB

PHILADELPHIA — Quarterback Jalen Hurts shared breaking news with his backup on his way out to the Philadelphia Eagles’ walkthrough on Thursday. “He just kind of turned to me and said, ‘looks like you’re going to be the guy this week,’” second-stringer Tanner McKee said. Up ...

All-American team has 3 UCLA football players

Miami quarterback Darian Mensah was the overwhelming choice for first-team quarterback on The Associated Press midseason All-America team released Thursday. UCLA led all teams with three players on the top unit. Eight players from the Southeastern Conference and seven each from the Atlantic ...

Milwaukee Brewers finish off Los Angeles Dodgers in sweep

LOS ANGELES — Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, Milwaukee’s brilliant bullpen slammed the door late and the Brewers rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Thursday in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series to earn their first trip to the World ...

Rahm will leave LIV

Jon Rahm officially can leave LIV Golf and possibly pursue a return to the PGA Tour. That’s according to a separation agreement filed in federal bankruptcy court in New Jersey. The filing comes a week after Rahm’s attorney told the court his client would not play the LIV tour in 2027. ...

Petey Halpin’s home run flips game for Cleveland Guardians

CLEVELAND — In a season where Cleveland rookies helped propel to the Guardians to their third straight AL Central title, it was the team’s emotional spark plug that powered the Guardians to a pivotal victory in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series. Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run ...