Clayton Kershaw dominates as Dodgers win NLCS Game 5, move to brink of World Series October 17, 2018 The Dodgers got an ace performance from Kershaw, taking a 3-2 series lead and are now one win away from the World Series.

Predicting award winners, best teams for 2018-19 NBA season October 17, 2018 To celebrate the start of the NBA season, we predict which teams — and which players — will take home some hardware when it's all said and done.

Charles Barkley: 'I have no idea what the Lakers are doing' October 17, 2018 Charles Barkley doesn't believe in the Lakers.

Detroit Pistons honor Aretha Franklin, play her national anthem at NBA opener October 17, 2018 The Detroit Pistons used their NBA opening night at Little Caesars Arena to pay a final tribute to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin.

What's next for Seahawks after death of Paul Allen? Staying in Seattle should be clear answer October 17, 2018 There's plenty of uncertainty about who will follow Paul Allen as the Seahawks owner, but there should be no question on the team staying in Seattle.

Brewers starter Wade Miley only pitches to one batter in NLCS Game 5 October 17, 2018 Milwaukee starting pitcher Wade Miley walked the leadoff hitter in the first inning and was promptly removed from the game for Brandon Woodruff.

MLB fines Manny Machado $10,000 for running into Brewers first baseman October 17, 2018 Dodgers shortstop punished for initiating contact with Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar in 10th inning of NLCS Game 4.

MLB clears Astros of cheating, Houston GM Jeff Luhnow says team was 'playing defense' October 17, 2018 Major League Baseball says Houston was being vigilant, but did not violate policy when using an employee to monitor teams' bullpens during playoffs.

Justin Verlander offers smart solution for eliminating MLB's spy games October 17, 2018 The Astros are just the latest team accused of using technology to spy on opponents.

Manny Machado joins list of baseball's biggest villains October 17, 2018 A look at some of the other players who have drawn the ire of fans, opponents and sometimes their own teammates for their on-field antics.

Bills coach Sean McDermott hints the knockout shot on Josh Allen was dirty October 17, 2018 Josh Allen will be sidelined perhaps a month or more with a sprained elbow, and Sean McDermott insinuated the hit was dirty.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick isn't buying Khalil Mack-Lawrence Taylor comparison October 17, 2018 Patriots coach Bill Belichick made it clear that he doesn't put the Bears' Khalil Mack in the same league as former Giants star Lawrence Taylor.

Kobe Bryant cut from film festival jury after protests over 2003 rape allegation October 17, 2018 Kobe Bryant was scheduled to serve on the Animation Is Film Festival jury before a change.org petition was posted demanding his removal.

NFL Power Rankings: Your turn to rank the teams! October 09, 2018 Week 1 is in the books and now you can rank the NFL teams and compare your picks with those of our USA TODAY Sports NFL experts.

US women have qualified for World Cup and it's up to FIFA to make things right October 17, 2018 FIFA is at it again. This time, they’re back to their favorite issue: vastly unequal prize money for the Women's World Cup.

Amway Coach's Call of the Week: Michigan State's Mark Dantonio takes home the award October 16, 2018 Tough decisions are made by college football coaches. In Week 7 there were many. But it was Mark Dantonio that won the Amway Coach's Call of Week.

It’s time for MLB to stop the rampant espionage of sign stealing October 17, 2018 It’s completely out of control, this wide-spread cheating, and it’s time for Major League Baseball to put a stop to it.

7 reasons why Los Angeles Rams won't go undefeated in 2018 October 17, 2018 The Rams are the only NFL team left with an unbeaten mark in 2018. Will it continue? Maybe for a while, but they're not reaching 19-0. Here's why not.

Bills to start Derek Anderson over Nathan Peterman with Josh Allen out October 17, 2018 Derek Anderson only joined the Buffalo Bills a week ago, and now the veteran will step in as starter on Sunday.

Cheerleader turned defensive back hopes to play college football October 17, 2018 Hope Nelson is a freshman student football coach for Franklin College and her goal is to play defensive back next season as a sophomore.

Brock Osweiler to start again for Dolphins vs. Lions with Ryan Tannehill out October 17, 2018 After throwing for a career-high 380 yards last week, Brock Osweiler will get another turn as the Dolphins' starter with Ryan Tannehill out.

Floyd Mayweather says he's boxing Khabib, could make more than McGregor fight October 17, 2018 Floyd Mayweather seems pretty certain a boxing match between him and UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov is going to happen.

Ex-Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Michigan football will return to 'glory days' October 17, 2018 The hard-line former president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, took to Twitter on Tuesday in support of an unlikely cause: the Michigan football team.

Brewers seethe after Manny Machado kicks Jesus Aguilar: 'Dirty play by a dirty player' October 17, 2018 Manny Machado's actions during the NLCS have left his opponents enraged and also confounded Christian Yelich, who called Machado a 'dirty player.'

Brewers must resist urge to retaliate against Manny Machado October 17, 2018 The Brewers may want to even the score after Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado kicked first baseman Jesus Aguilar in the leg in Game 3 on Tuesday. It's not worth it.

Warriors kick off NBA season with cheesy rite of passage October 17, 2018 Steph Curry and Golden State finally got the jewelry that symbolizes their championship, but ceremony comes too late to resonate.

Could this be Clayton Kershaw's last start with Dodgers? October 17, 2018 Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young winner, has spent his entire career with the Dodgers but can opt out and become a free agent after the season.

FAU coach Lane Kiffin says he offered scholarship to Matt Leinart's 11-year-old son October 17, 2018 Florida Atlantic coach Lane Kiffin is already thinking ahead to the 2025 season.

When is Manny Machado going to be held accountable for his antics? October 17, 2018 The Dodgers star stole headlines again -- this time for his kick to the ankle of Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar that left Milwaukee fuming.

Houston Astros under scrutiny for reportedly stealing signs October 17, 2018 MLB said it is aware of a report that the Astros may have been caught stealing signs during Game 1 of the ALCS, and is handling the matter internally.

NFL QB Hot Sheet: Turning point for Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott October 17, 2018 Dak Prescott found a new way to make defenses pay as the Cowboys' passing attack continues to find its way. The new dimension could be big this week.

Can LeBron James win on and off the court in Los Angeles? October 17, 2018 As Basketball LeBron starts his Lakers career on Thursday, Hollywood LeBron is well on his way to making a mark on the entertainment industry.

Manny being Manny: Machado causes dust-up at first base, benches empty in NLCS Game 4 October 17, 2018 Benches momentarily clear in NLCS Game 4 after an incident at first base between Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado and the Brewers' Jesús Aguilar.

Fantasy football rankings for NFL Week 7 October 17, 2018 Melvin Gordon gets an early kickoff on Sunday with the Chargers and Titans playing in England.

Celtics' Gordon Hayward clears mental hurdle but knows he has long way to go October 17, 2018 Gordon Hayward went through nearly a year of mundane and painful rehab for this moment: to get introduced as a Celtics starter and play in an NBA game again.

Dodgers get walk-off win in 13th inning to even NLCS with Brewers October 17, 2018 The Dodgers are very much alive in this NLCS as they roar into a Game 5 on the strength of a bizarre and potentially galvanizing walk-off win.

Week 7 fantasy football studs, duds and sleepers October 17, 2018 Our Week 7 starts and sits.

Rivers, Chargers determined to keep win streak going October 17, 2018 Quarterback Philip Rivers has an opportunity to start a season 5-2 for the third time in his 15-year career and intends to do so.

Here's what Jerry Jones told Conor McGregor on sideline October 17, 2018 Here's what Jerry Jones told Conor McGregor on sideline

Laura Davies wins Senior LPGA Championship October 17, 2018 Laura Davies won the Senior LPGA Championship at chilly and windy French Lick Resort to sweep the two senior major events of the year

Celebs turn out for MLB playoffs October 17, 2018 Kate Upton, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are just a few of the celebs to come out to cheer on their teams during Major League Baseball's postseason.

NFL power rankings: Week 7 October 16, 2018 Take a look at how the NFL teams stand after six weeks of play in the 2018 season.

Must-see images from the LCS October 17, 2018 Photos from the American and National League Championship Series.

Rising stars: Best NBA players under age 25 October 07, 2018 The future of the NBA is in good hands as the league is blessed with a host of talented young players. Here are 32 of the best under the age of 25.

NFL cheerleaders in 2018 season October 14, 2018

Get on the gridiron and join our new Facebook Group, 'The Ruling Off the Field' July 20, 2018 If you're as excited about football season as we are, we've got the perfect spot for you.

MLB playoffs schedule, bracket on road to 2018 World Series October 17, 2018 The Houston Astros are trying to become the first team to win back-to-back World Series since the New York Yankees did it from 1998-2000.

2018 NFL record projections: Will Patriots falter on road to Super Bowl LIII? September 06, 2018 USA TODAY Sports releases it annual NFL record projections, which suggest the Patriots and Seahawks will falter in 2018 on the road to Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta.

Global Poker Index: Ranking the top 300 players October 17, 2018 Who are the best poker players in the world? Find out here ...

Hall of Famer John Smoltz says MLB needs an overhaul and proposes drastic changes September 20, 2018 Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz says MLB lacks drama at the end of the season and proposes drastic changes that will overhaul the sport.

LeBron's Lakers debut announced; NBA to tip off with Sixers vs. Celtics, Thunder vs. Warriors September 05, 2018 Early highlights of the 2018-19 NBA season have been released and among them is LeBron James' first game back in Cleveland as a member of the Lakers.

NBA win total projections: champion Warriors lead league, Lakers a playoff team August 05, 2018 The champions Warriors unsurprisingly lead the league in the Westgate's first win totals, but the sportsbook is also bullish on the new-look Lakers.

Minor League Player of the Year: Blue Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. following in father's footsteps September 05, 2018 At 19, this son of a Hall of Famer has shown uncanny baseball smarts on top of spectacular numbers during his 2018 rise.

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