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Happy Tuesday, all! I can't believe we're already more than a quarter of the way
through NFL season and nearly halfway through college football season. Time to
sit back, take a deep breath and enjoy the little things ... like this
newsletter.
Let's get right to it.
⚾ Good morning to everyone but especially ...
THE ATLANTA BRAVES

If you're really good, you can keep the Braves offense quiet for a bit -- the
Phillies certainly did -- but you're not going to keep them down forever.
Atlanta got off the mat and rallied for five late runs and an incredible
game-ending double play to win 5-4 and even the NLDS at one game apiece.
 * Zack Wheeler was dominant -- no hits through 5 2/3 innings -- until he
   wasn't. Travis d'Arnaud homered on Wheeler's final pitch of the night to make
   it 4-3 for Philadelphia.
   
 * One inning later, Austin Riley hit the go-ahead homer on a hanging slider.
 * For the final outs, Michael Harris II made a terrific leaping catch at the
   wall, and Bryce Harper couldn't beat the relay back to first base. It was the
   first 8-5-3 double play in postseason history.
 * The four-run comeback ties the largest in Braves postseason history.

The Braves tied the all-time home run record with 307 home runs this season.
That power came through when it mattered most, writes Mike Axisa.
😃 Honorable mentions
 * Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren faced off in the preseason, and it was
   awesome.
 * Ben Simmons impressed. 
 * The Jets signed Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele to seven-year,
   $59.5-million extensions.
   
 * Dream star Rhyne Howard will be a Florida assistant coach.
 * Flag football is among five sports that could be coming to the 2028 Olympics.



⚾ And not such a good morning for ...
THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS
The Dodgers have the most wins in baseball over the past three seasons. This
year, they beat the Diamondbacks in eight of their 13 meetings and outscored
them by 25. They're one game away from it all going for naught ... again.
Arizona once again got a big first inning and a strong bullpen effort, beating
Los Angeles 4-2 and pushing the NL West champs to the brink.
 * One game after tagging Clayton Kershaw for six runs while recording just one
   out, the Diamondbacks pushed across three in the first inning off Bobby
   Miller and forced him out of the game after just 1 2/3 innings.
 * Zac Gallen delivered 5 1/3 quality innings, and four relievers finished
   things off without allowing a run.

The Dodgers just can't deliver in big moments. They're 2-12 (.166) with runners
in scoring position this series; the Diamondbacks are 7-19 (.368). Near the top
of the lineup, Mookie Betts has no hits; Corbin Carroll has three and has scored
nearly as many runs (three) as the Dodgers have as a team (four).
Ultimately, the Dodgers' many stars are failing to shine, and the rest of the
roster isn't picking up the slack. The Diamondbacks' comparatively few stars are
shining, and the rest of the roster is, too. The Diamondbacks were regarded as a
nice story and a massive underdog. The Dodgers are finding out these snakes can
bite, too.
😬 Not so honorable mentions
 * Kai Jones requested a trade from the Hornets while away from the team.
 * Vikings place WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) on the IR, keeping him out for
   at least four weeks . 
 * Dolphins RB De'Von Achane (knee) is likely to be sidelined for multiple
   weeks.
   



🏈 Raiders pick off Jordan Love three times to win in prime time
It wasn't pretty. At times, it seemed like the Raiders -- and their coach --
were handing the Packers as many chances as possible to win. Jordan Love and his
teammates refused to take them. Love threw three interceptions, including the
game-sealing underthrow to Christian Watson caught by Amik Robertson in the end
zone, and Las Vegas escaped with a 17-13 win on "Monday Night Football."
 * Josh Jacobs scored what turned out to be the game-winning touchdown on the
   first play of the fourth quarter.
 * Love's other two interceptions went to Robert Spillane, who entered the night
   with one career pick.
 * Love's the first quarterback with no touchdown passes and three interceptions
   against the Raiders since Drew Brees ... back in 2002! Love was 2 years old.
   
 * In his " one thing we learned about every team this week" column, Jeff Kerr
   says Love has hit a wall.

To me, there are two headlines. The biggest is Love, who has been awful
following his strong Week 1 against the Bears. Since then, he is ...
 * Tied for the league lead in interceptions (six)
 * Last in completion percentage (55.6%)
 * Second-to-last in passer rating (only Mac Jones is worse)

The second headline doesn't show in the record because he got bailed out, but
Josh McDaniels continues to make baffling decisions. The only reason the Raiders
needed a game-saving interception was because, with 2 minutes left facing
fourth-and-2, McDaniels opted for a field goal ... and Daniel Carlson missed.
Here's the thing: After Carlson missed, they needed a touchdown. If he had made
it ... the Packers needed a touchdown! According to the Next Gen Stats Decision
Guide, it was the worst decision of the season. McDaniels has had plenty of
head-scratchers this season. He's lucky this one didn't cost him.



🏒 NHL returns tonight! Power Rankings, Stanley Cup picks, more
Throw on the sweater and lace up the skates: It's hockey season! The NHL returns
tonight with a trio of games, including the reigning-champion Golden
Knights hosting the Kraken. Chris Bengel says Vegas has what it takes to repeat,
but history suggests it won't be easy: There have been two repeat champions in
the past quarter-century.
The Golden Knights aren't in the top five of Austin Nivison's season-opening
Power Rankings.
 1. Oilers
 2. Hurricanes
 3. Stars
 4. Devils
 5. Avalanche

Also not in the top five? The Bruins, who followed the best regular season ever
with a first-round exit to the Panthers. Then Patrice Bergeron retired, and
Austin assesses whether they can bounce back from last year's disappointment ...
or whether they're due to regress.
One team nowhere near the top of the Power Rankings -- 29th to be exact -- is
the Blackhawks. But No. 1 overall pick Connor Bedard could have a massive season
and give Chicago hope, Chris writes.
 * Bengel: "In the 2023 Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase ... Bedard recorded a hat
   trick and made a few jaws drop in a 5-0 Blackhawks win over the St. Louis
   Blues. ... The 18-year-old can score from just about anywhere on the ice,
   whether that be uncorking a shot or getting into those gritty areas around
   the crease to deposit goals. Bedard also possesses spectacular vision on the
   ice, which allows him to get the puck to his teammates. He also is capable of
   using his 5-foot-10 frame to be physical and deliver some bone-jarring hits."

So, who will win the awards and who will win it all? Austin and Chris have made
their predictions.
Here's everything else to get you ready:
 * Top storylines
 * Bold predictions
 * Conference previews: Eastern | Western
 * Is it finally Connor McDavid's time? Or Auston Matthews'? Austin assesses if
   the superstars can finally win the Cup .
 * Chris says the Hurricanes are right up there as Cup contenders.
 * Top 10s! Wingers | Centers | Defensemen | Goaltenders



🏈 New No. 1 in CBS Sports 133, updated College Football Power Rankings
It's that wonderful time of year when we get football, football and more
football. Yes, Week 7 of the college slate starts tonight, and we have FBS or
NFL games every day until Nov. 22. So we're bumping up Dennis Dodd's Power
Rankings and the CBS Sports 133 to Tuesdays.
Let's start with the CBS Sports 133, where our CBS Sports college football
experts rank every single team in the sport. This week, they are seeing things a
little differently at the top  with Michigan usurping Georgia for the No. 1
ranking. It's the first time the two-time reigning champion Bulldogs have fallen
out of the top spot, though their hold on the top of the rankings has decreased
over each of the last four weeks. Here's the top five.
 1. Michigan (previous: 2)
 2. Georgia (1)
 3. Florida State (5)
 4. Ohio State (4)
 5. Washington (6)

You can see Chip Patterson's analysis of the biggest risers and fallers here.
Now let's take a look at Dodd's Power Rankings where the top two may remain the
same, but Dennis has Oklahoma crashing the party next.
 1. Georgia (previous: 1) -- "Finally, we're writing about Carson Beck being a
    difference maker."
    
 2. Florida State (2) -- "The Seminoles just keep getting stronger."
    
 3. Oklahoma (11) -- "It only took two seasons for Brent Venables to get himself
    and the Sooners on their feet."
 4. Michigan (4) -- "The Wolverines are in line for their third straight playoff
    berth."
 5. Ohio State (5) -- "Kyle McCord (career-high 320 yards, pick six) is still
    arriving. Marvin Harrison Jr. (163 yards) is all the way back."

Oklahoma wasn't the biggest riser, though. That honor belongs to Louisville,
which jumped from 23rd to 11th as "Jeff Brohm's magical first season continued
with an upset of Notre Dame." Dennis writes. The Fighting Irish were the biggest
fallers, going from eighth to 22nd.
📺 What we're watching Tuesday
⚾ Astros at Twins, 4:07 p.m. on Fox
🏒 Predators at Lightning, 5:30 p.m. on ESPN
🏈 Louisiana Tech at Middle Tennessee, 7 p.m. on CBS Sports Network
🏈 Liberty at Jacksonville State, 7:30 p.m. on ESPNU
🏒 Blackhawks at Penguins, 8 p.m. on ESPN
⚾ Orioles at Rangers, 8:03 p.m. on Fox
🏒 Kraken at Golden Knights, 10:30 p.m. on ESPN

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