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With the same guys finishing up front and a couple of big names again experiencing considerable setbacks, an unmistakable air of familiarity hangs over the Chase for the Sprint Cup giving it a feel that the 2015 playoffs may, in fact, be a replay of last year’s postseason. Putting forth a dominating performance that saw him lead a career-high amount of laps, Joey Logano won Sunday’s Round 2 race…

It’s not how most Ivy League graduates picture their first year out of school — making 400 bucks a week, working weekends, and sleeping in buses rumbling through Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. But while most of his classmates were battling each other for jobs during the Great Recession in 2009, Ryan Garbutt was battling the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees for the final playoff spot in the Central Hockey League’s…

Jurgen Klinsmann may be facing the biggest crisis in his four years running the U.S. program.(Photo: Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports) A really bad week for United States soccer coach Jurgen Klinsmann could become a disastrous one Tuesday, with the Olympic men’s team one defeat away from missing out on next summer’s Games in Rio de Janeiro. Klinsmann came under fire in the aftermath of Saturday’s demoralizing 3-2 extra time…

The play above was a crucial moment in today’s ALDS game between the Royals and Astros. Down 3-2 with two outs in the top of the seventh, Royals pinch runner Terrance Gore attempted to steal third base. Despite beating the throw and the tag easily, Gore was called out—not because the umpire blew the call, but because instant replay is ruining everything. Astros manager A.J. Hinch challenged the play, sending…

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If you have a case of the Mondays, you’re in luck. Monday features a full slot of four MLB postseason games to watch to start your week the right way. As each division series has gained ground, it’s been easier to figure out which players are the best picks for daily fantasy baseball leagues. Star players have shined, but a few surprise players have made a huge impact for their…

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There will undoubtedly be tension between the Mets and Dodgers on Monday as the NLDS heads to New York in the wake of Chase Utley’s controversial slide in Game 2, but how that tension affects the game predominantly lies in the hands of those who will take the mound in Game 3. The Mets’ starter for Game 3, Matt Harvey, strongly suggested, without mentioning any specifics, that he will seek…

Steve Sarkisian’s strange behavior in the days surrounding high-pressure, high-profile college football games isn’t unique to his time at USC. Some regarded the coach’s conduct, specifically the use of alcohol, as an issue during his five seasons leading the University of Washington’s program. Sarkisian’s lone court record in Washington state is a routine speeding ticket and he wasn’t publicly disciplined by the university. But his actions raised concern among some…

“There’s not a lot of people that grew up playing baseball in Canada, they’re not used to catching a lot of balls in the stands … not many people catching that one anyway,” said Reynolds during Sunday’s playoff matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers.

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Joe Torre walked wearily into an interview bunker at Dodger Stadium late Saturday night. He already had gotten an earful from two executives from the New York Mets, the team that had just lost its shortstop to a broken leg, and now he had to explain why the umpires had sanctioned the play. The Dodgers said Chase Utley had taken out Ruben Tejada with a slide. The Mets said Utley…

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1) Meet the Mercury Mets Mets man of the hour Matt Harvey is an extraordinary pitching talent, a fierce competitor, punctual, and just an all-around great guy. But did you know that the amazin’ ace is also something of a fashionista? True story. “Some fun brands I like right now are Rag and Bone, ATM, Zegna, Tommy Hilfiger and, of course, my go-to, John Varvatos,” Harvey told nycgo.com back in…

FOOTBALL GOSSIP Dundee United could make a fresh move for Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager John Hughes this week as the 51-year-old is keen on talking to the Tannadice club despite their initial approach being rejected by their Scottish Premiership rivals. (Daily Record)  Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager John Hughes is poised to hold crunch talks with club chairman Kenny Cameron about his desire to…

Football is a dangerous sport and every Sunday brings physical risk, but once again the sport is facing a serious health hazard away from the field. View gallery . Daniel Fells (R) is out for the season for the Giants. (Getty Images) NFL Network reported Sunday that New York Giants tight end Daniel Fells is fighting a case of MRSA so severe that he might need his foot amputated. And…