Five takeaways from CFB Week 6: College Football Playoff upheaval

Here are five takeaways from a wild Week 6.

Loss to previously winless UCLA should put James Franklin on hot seat

CFB Playoff hopes of Penn State, Texas already on life support

Arch Manning, Texas must recalibrate season expectations after loss

Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia did not back up pregame talk, showmanship

Navy stays unbeaten with historic passing day against Air Force

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BYU ran awesome fake FG that completely fooled West Virginia

Marcel Reed leads No. 6 Texas A&M over Mississippi State

No. 11 Texas Tech remains undefeated, QB Behren Morton lights up Houston

No. 24 Virginia edges Louisville in OT behind J’Mari Taylor’s game-winner

No. 1 Ohio State steamrolls Minnesota

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On Sunday, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series stay home at the 2.28-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval for the running of the Bank of America Roval 400.

AJ Allmendinger paces NASCAR Cup Series practice at Charlotte Roval

Tyler Reddick steals Charlotte Roval pole from Shane van Gisbergen

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 4

Mercury in daunting yet familiar hole down in WNBA Finals to Aces

The Phoenix Mercury have already erased two separate 0-1 deficits on their way to the WNBA Finals, but the circumstances in which they lost Friday's series opener make this situation feel a bit more precarious.

A'ja Wilson has historic performance in Aces' Game 1 win

...Dana Evans also makes history

Fever's Caitlin Clark breaks silence on commissioner controversy

WNBA commissioner addresses officiating concerns, Clark comments

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Penguins set to open 2025-26 season with emotional game

Tuesday will be the beginning of some new journeys.

Penguins to waive defenseman

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews endorses choice to replace Mitch Marner

Predators place two players on IR

Jets sign talented young forward to two-year extension

Jets' standout forward potentially out with long-term injury

Soccer News / Yardbarker / October 4

Philadelphia Union clinches MLS's 2025 Supporters' Shield

The Philadelphia Union beat New York City FC 1-0 to clinch the 2025 Major League Soccer Supporters' Shield. It's the club's second Shield victory since its MLS debut in 2010.

Lionel Messi helps Inter Miami get back in win column vs. Revolution

Crew boosts their playoff prospects with draw vs. Orlando City

FC Dallas moves closer to the playoffs with win over Galaxy

Wilfried Zaha's first-half goal lifts Charlotte FC over D.C. United

Kevin Denkey played the hero again as FC Cincinnati edge Red Bulls

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College Football News / Yardbarker / October 4

Arch Manning, Texas must recalibrate season expectations after flop vs. Florida

It's time for the Associated Press No. 9 Texas Longhorns to embrace their new reality.

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Phillies make bizarre decision on Nick Castellanos before NLDS Game 1

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Yankees' ugly ALDS Game 1 loss brought back bad narratives

Yankees' ugly ALDS Game 1 loss brought back all of the bad narratives

Even after winning 94 games, and after playing in the World Series a year ago, the New York Yankees still had some pretty big flaws and concerns going into the 2025 postseason.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / October 4

Stunning loss to UCLA should put James Franklin on hot seat

Stunning loss to previously winless UCLA should put James Franklin on hot seat at Penn State

Penn State has reached the point of no return.

Nico Iamaleava's 5 touchdowns help UCLA upset No. 7 Penn State

Navy stays unbeaten with historic passing day against Air Force

Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia did not back up pregame talk, showmanship

It keeps getting worse for Bill Belichick after latest blowout loss for North Carolina

North Carolina fans are fed up after their latest blowout loss under Bill Belichick

BYU ran awesome fake FG that had West Virginia completely fooled

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New York Jets News / Larry Brown Sports / October 4

Mark Sanchez arrested for his alleged role in stabbing incident

Former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez has been arrested for his alleged role in an incident that left him hospitalized with stab wounds.

Fox broadcaster, former NFL QB Mark Sanchez stabbed during late-night Indianapolis incident

New details emerge regarding Mark Sanchez stabbing incident

Jackson Chourio News / Yardbarker / October 4

Brewers' 'scary' injury concern darkens win vs. Cubs

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College Football News / Yardbarker / October 4

Navy stays unbeaten with historic passing day against Air Force

The Navy Midshipmen improved to 5-0 on Saturday afternoon with a thrilling 34-31 win over Air Force. Navy beating Air Force isn't really the biggest story of the day, though. It's how Navy beat Air Force that is so eye-opening.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / October 4

It keeps getting worse for Bill Belichick after blowout loss

It keeps getting worse for Bill Belichick after latest blowout loss for North Carolina

It was over before the game really got going as well.

Cade Klubnik throws four touchdowns as Clemson blows out North Carolina

North Carolina fans are fed up after latest blowout loss under Belichick

Rival coach shares theory for Belichick's struggles at UNC

Sherrone Moore took a shot at Alabama after Michigan’s win

Jerry Neuheisel setting himself up to be next UCLA head coach

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Fox broadcaster, former NFL QB Mark Sanchez stabbed during late-night Indianapolis incident

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Dodgers star backstop left out of lineup for NLDS Game 1 vs. Phillies

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Myles Garrett makes bold claim about Browns' Dillon Gabriel

Myles Garrett makes bold claim about Browns QB Dillon Gabriel ahead of first NFL start

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