Cam Schlittler and Austin Riley shine in the opening round of the Major League Baseball playoffs, as Pete Prisco's NFL Power Rankings are released.

Baseball: the MLB postseason opens with historic performances and all open series

The first day of the MLB postseason delivered everything that fans had hoped for. Cam Schlittler was simply untouchable in a 117-hit performance, wiping out the Red Sox offense over 6 1/3 innings and leaving the Yankees one win away from advancing to the ALDS. Earlier, Austin Riley had produced Wild Card's most decisive matchday hit: a three-run home run with two strikeouts in the bottom of the eighth inning, which put the Braves ahead of the Phillies.

Looking ahead, bold predictions have been made for the remainder of the postseason including a "4-4" series for Pete Crow-Armstrong who is having a legendary season and may yet have the best to come.

WNBA: Caitlin Clark makes history and avoids the fate of the Lynx

Tuesday night in the WNBA playoffs was marked by a historic double-double from Caitlin Clark.[citation needed] On the same day that the Lynx, key No. 1 seed, fell out of the postseason without any wins and became the first #1 seed to lose a series to an eighth seeded team, Clark went to great lengths to ensure that Fever did not suffer similar fate.[24] She became the only player in WNBA history to record a game high 25 points and 15 assists and still touched what may be the most important basket of her career: a decisive three-pointer over favorite A'ja Wilson at MVP .

Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday, while Dream and Valkyries look to take the series-ending win on Wednesday.

NBA: Las Vegas comes close to receiving an expansion franchise

The league has not yet formally awarded a team to the city, but it is expected that it will select the winning buyer of the new franchise in the very near future.[citation needed] The projected value could rival the Lakers' record sale with part of the investment earmarked for building a new arena.

College football: The SEC may be facing a record in the College Football Playoff

Miami's offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson has downplayed what the conference did in the first four weeks of the season, but the numbers tell the real story: the team boasts five of the top 12 teams in the country.SEC With that, they have a real chance to set a College Football Playoff record with five (or even more) teams in their key.

Fantasy football: prepare the cast for Week 4 .

It's time to check if these players are available in your league. If they aren't, there are trade advisories to fill roster gaps with more established weapons. For those who have lost De'Von Achane or simply need more depth at the running back position, you might want to add the other Dolphins runners or maybe save Keaton Mitchell from the Chargers. At quarterback NEM think about taking Tyler Shough out of the lineup. Already among wide receivers, it may be time to reconsider Emeka Egbuka, Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. as starters every week.

NFL: Prisco updates the Power Rankings and there is a new number 1

The Seahawks' shocking loss to the Commanders was enough to cost them the lead and a little more.

1. Seahawks (dropped 4)
2. Broncos (up by 3)
3. Jaguars (up by 3)

The Ravens and Cowboys featured an early Game of the Year contender in the electrifying matchup in Rio de Janeiro. The two teams came out of the battle with unresolved issues, and the cowboys still racked up one loss but both moved up the rankings.

Prisco's rationale is as follows: "I have no reason to believe that he did this".

Ravens: "Beating the Cowboys on their last play really changes how they approach starting the season. There's a big difference between 2-1 and 1-2 in the tough AFC North".

Cowboys, losing to the Ravens with one second left on the clock is hard to swallow.

WNBA: Mock Draft 1.0 of 2027 projects the future

With the WNBA playoffs underway, it is already known which seven teams will make the first picks of the 2015 draft.2027 The order won't be set until a month or two from now, but last-place Storm and recent expansion teams Tempo and Fire are among those vying for top prospects.

Three teams have multiple first-round picks matchday , and Jack Maloney projects the following selections:

Sparks: MiLaysia Fulwiley, shipowner from LSU; Ashlyn Watkins, wing of South Carolina.
Wings: Talaysia Cooper from Ole Miss; Chloe Kitts from the South Carolina wing
Sky: Tessa Johnson, shipowner from South Carolina; Sarah Cissé, wing of France

A little bit about the French star and why Sky makes perfect sense as a top destination matchday :

Maloney: "Chicago has seven players with guaranteed contracts on the roster next season, and that doesn't include Natasha Cloud, DiJonai Carrington, Sydney Taylor, Rachel Banham NEM pick number 11.

Other highlights of the day

These four teams would be ideal destinations for Odell Beckham Jr. after his dismissal by the Giants.
Jayden Daniels won't have elbow surgery during the season, but a possibility is on the table for post-season.
Deion Sanders is expected to make a change at the quarterback position this week against No. 11 Texas Tech.
Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts are largely to blame for the Eagles' embarrassing loss in Week 3. On the other hand, Case Keenum's performance shows that the Bears should not rush Caleb Williams' return from injury.
Premier League has formally announced Manchester City's 114 violations, paving the way for massive sanctions.
The women's flyweight title is one of five big stories to follow at UFC 332 on Saturday.
J.J. McCarthy's trade makes little sense for the Giants, but he could be in the starting lineup sooner than you think.
Sebastian Berhalter led the USMNT to their second victory of the September international window, but the team's exciting young core experienced some growing pains.
Check out the eligibility status of every LSU basketball player with Márcio Santos' departure for professional basketball.
A former member of the Auburn football coaching staff faces criminal charges for allegedly sharing recruiting information with several rival schools.
College basketball experts have identified the teams in this year's NCAA Tournament 2026 at risk of being left out of this years Dance.
The USC radio broadcast team received criticism for its narration of the targeting penalty that injured Dante Moore, Oregon.
The main event is set for UFC Fight Night in Qatar on November 21.
Jack Maloney has revealed his official ballot for the WNBA awards.
The USWNT announced their October roster, and Rose Lavelle agreed to a multi-year contract extension with Gotham FC.

What to Watch This Wednesday

UEFA UEFA Women's Champions League: Barcelona away from home against Roma, 12:45, CBS Sports Network/Paramount+
Phillies against the Braves, Game 2, 2 p.m., NBC
UEFA Women's Champions League: Bayern de Munique away from home against Benfica, 3pm, CBS Sports Network/Paramount+
White Sox against Astros, game two at 5:00 p.m., NBC Sports Network
Dream against the Mystics, game two, 7:00, ESPN.
Penguins against the Flyers, 7:30 pm TNT
Red Sox against Yankees, game two, 8:00, NBC.
Valkyries against Wings, game two, 9 p.m., ESPN
The Cubs against the Padres, Game 2, 10 p.m., NBC Sports Network
Kings against Avalanche , 22h, TNT