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Erratic Dodgers fans took over the streets of Los Angeles to celebrate the team’s second straight World Series title early Sunday morning while police officers were struck by “industrial-sized fireworks and bottles.” Thousands of Angelenos converged around the city after the Dodgers clinched their thrilling extra innings 5-4 win in Game 7 over the Toronto Blue Jays. Police, however, were …

After the Dodgers clinched their first back-to-back World Series Championship, the ninth title in franchise history, exuberant Dodgers fans took to the streets to celebrate their team’s historic win against the Toronto Blue Jays. Across the city, the sounds of fireworks signaled the win. Celebrations unfolded in downtown L.A, East Los Angeles, Little Tokyo, Echo Park, Van Nuys and other …

The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Purdue Boilermakers 21-16 on Saturday night to improve to 7-2 on the season. Here are key takeaways from Michigan’s win. Purdue came into the game 2-6, and while the Boilermakers deserve credit for making this a dog fight, the game was a lot closer than it should have been. Michigan had two turnovers in the …

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second consecutive title in stunning fashion in the early hours of Sunday morning, depriving the Toronto Blue Jays of a first World Series in 32 years in a stomach churning, epic Game 7. Will Smith’s solo home run with two outs at the top of the 11th inning off Shane Bieber gave LA a …

Despite alarming trends all over the field, Minnesota somehow survived an overtime scare against Michigan State with a 23-20 win. There are plenty of directions to go, but let’s break down the five biggest takeaways. Harbaugh is in his third season calling plays for Minnesota, and it’s hard to admit that he has taken at least a step back this …

Never a doubt. Ohio State football hosted Penn State on Saturday at The Shoe and you had a feeling that Ryan Day was going to be a bit motivated in this one. There’s been plenty of talk about Jim Knowles making his return to Columbus and the Buckeyes offense provided him with a nightmare afternoon. Jim Knowles gets flamed online …

AUSTIN, Texas — If you thought you could count Texas out of the College Football Playoff race, think again. The No. 20 Longhorns are very much alive. A week after hanging on by a thread at Mississippi State, the Longhorns constructed one of their best performances of the season in a 34-31 win over Vanderbilt that they controlled for most …

Jackson doesn’t worry about rust because he can always get rolling. Expecting Jackson to start fast was asking a lot, but the longer he played, the better he looked. Is it any surprise that Jackson’s first two touchdown passes went to Mark Andrews? Finding Andrews is a go-to move for Jackson. The Ravens’ Pro Bowl tight end has been Jackson’s …

The Portland Trail Blazers knew they’d have a scary time on Friday night, tasked with beating the conference-contending Denver Nuggets. Denver is a veteran team, former champions, anchored by perpetual NBA MVP candidate Nikola Jokic. The Blazers looked like a poodle nipping at the heels of a Doberman. But you know what? Poodles still have teeth. They also have as …

Tom Martello writes a regular column about the 2025 race for New Jersey governor. Have you ever seen a Democratic candidate for Jersey governor who has caused more agita, more handwringing, more worry, scorn and sheer panic among members of her own party than Mikie Sherrill? Milquetoast, they say. Not exciting. Robotic. Too D.C. No real plan for New Jersey. …