College Football Playoff Ranking: Texas A&M Is a Surprise No. 4

The first three teams were, as widely expected, Alabama, Clemson and Michigan. But the Aggies slid ahead of undefeated Washington in the selection committee's first rankings.

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World Series Game 6: Cubs Try to Get Square With Indians

The Indians take a 3-2 Series lead back to Cleveland, where the Cubs will have to win two straight games to claim their first title since 1908.

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Mets’ Jeurys Familia Arrested in Domestic Violence Case

Familia, the Mets' top reliever, was arrested in Fort Lee, N.J., earlier this week.

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In Exile From the Knicks, but Still at Home in Cleveland

In Cleveland, they recently unveiled a street sign for Charles Oakley, the retired N.B.A. power forward. In New York, he has been estranged from the Knicks organization for years.

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Two Years After Last Game, Ray Allen Officially Retires From N.B.A.

Allen won N.B.A. titles in Boston and Miami, and made one of the most memorable 3-pointers in N.B.A. finals history.

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N.F.L.’s Best? All Signs Point to the New England Patriots

Record, point differential, passer rating, computer rankings ... the Patriots are going to win the Super Bowl, aren't they?

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‘How Much Suffering Can You Take?’

Over 703 miles, a hardy band of pain enthusiasts tested the limits of both mind and body at the Quintuple Anvil Triathlon — five Ironman-length races in five days.

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