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It's hard to resist the urge to project a young player's career after a bright start -- especially when they represent a potential solution ...

Also, how the 49ers offense keeps excelling despite injuries and No. 1 receivers show why they're so important around the league.

Ball's debut in a Timberwolves uniform was filled with much of what was expected from the Minnesota faithful, resulting in a Monday win.

The Yankees' four errors tied the second most by the club in a postseason game. They now face long odds to advance to the ALCS.

In this week's power rankings, we gauge the level of concern each team is facing. The Patriots and Panthers are on the rise after big wins.

When the Yankees couldn't get out of their own way in a pressure-packed moment, the Rays turned up the stress level. Again. And again.

Why is Watson playing better than at any other point in his Browns tenure? His new coach deserves a lot of the credit.

"AD is in a great frame of mind," a Wizards executive said. But that doesn't guarantee that Davis will remain in Washington beyond Feb. 11.

Did Indiana inspire hope in the less powerful teams in the Big Ten and SEC? Not enough to outweigh the dread of being left behind.

A look at what's going wrong after four uneven performances to start the Mike McCathy era.