Darnold shines as Vikings stay unbeaten with Texans win
Sam Darnold returned from a brief scare to throw four TDs and no interceptions in Minnesota's 34 7 victory over Houston. The win keeps the Vikings among the NFL's last two unbeaten teams as he bonds with Kevin O'Connell and targets Justin Jefferson and Jalen Nailor while adjusting to injuries and lineup changes.
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Repeating at World Series a tall task
Bochy says back-to-back titles are extremely hard as the Rangers miss the playoffs after a title run. The piece notes Yankees last to win three in a row, Dodgers recent title drought, and broader context on playoff formats and multiple champions across leagues.
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Six NFL teams snap 0-2 start with first wins
Six teams turned their season around by earning their first win Sunday marking a rare milestone since 1979 in which only six clubs have made the playoffs after opening 0-8. Ravens, Rams, Broncos, Colts, Giants and Panthers avoided a 0-2 start while Jaguars and Bengals remained winless entering Monday night.
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