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A midseason X-ray for the NFC
The Powers That Be are still there, joined by a former warload
2 hrs ago • 
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A midseason X-ray for the AFC
Lots of showdown games ahead, as Denver, Indy and New England look strong
21 hrs ago • 
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Need a coach? Seek and ye shall find
Indiana dug a little deeper and found Curt Cignetti in 2024. Twenty wins later, he and Fernando Mendoza are riding high.
Nov 10 • 
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Why Marshawn Kneeland's death resonated
Friends of the 24-year-old Cowboy wonder what they didn't see
Nov 8 • 
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Democrats get down and a little bit dirty
Tuesday was a coast-to-coast festival for the party that's supposed to be obsolete.
Nov 5 • 
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The Dodgers' finest hour was the one they got back
But even with this glorious Series win, there were signs of trouble ahead.
Nov 3 • 
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If it's a battle of Wills, the Dodgers are well-equipped
Smith's homer and Yamamoto's pitching turnaround allows L.A. to win an unforgettable Game 7.
Nov 2 • 
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Blue Jays are foiled by a ball that won't bounce
The Dodgers' victory sets up a Game 7 that could make this Series indelible.
Nov 1 • 
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The Morning After
The Morning After
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