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San Francisco Giants' Joe Panik (12) hits a double to score Brandon Crawford in front of Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross during the thirteenth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. The Giants won 6-5 in 13 innings.

Giants top Cubs 6-5 in 13 to force Game 4 in NLDS

San Francisco Giants' Joe Panik (12) hits a double to score Brandon Crawford in front of Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross during the thirteenth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. The Giants won 6-5 in 13 innings.

October 11, 2016, 12:13am National Sports

Joe Panik's double drove in Brandon Crawford with the winning run in the 13th inning, and the San Francisco Giants staved off elimination yet again by outlasting the Chicago Cubs 6-5. Read story

The Cleveland Indians celebrate their 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in Game 3 of baseball&#039;s American League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, in Boston.

Indians beat Red Sox 4-3, complete sweep to reach ALCS

The Cleveland Indians celebrate their 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in Game 3 of baseball&#039;s American League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, in Boston.

October 10, 2016, 7:29pm National Sports

Cleveland closer Cody Allen hung on in the last two innings, and the Indians beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 Monday night to complete a three-game sweep of their AL Division Series. Read story

Toronto Blue Jays&#039; Josh Donaldson, left, celebrates after scoring on a throwing error from Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor as Texas Rangers catcher Jonathan Lucroy kneels on the plate during tenth inning American League Division Series action, in Toronto on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016.

Blue Jays sweep away Rangers in ALDS

Toronto Blue Jays&#039; Josh Donaldson, left, celebrates after scoring on a throwing error from Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor as Texas Rangers catcher Jonathan Lucroy kneels on the plate during tenth inning American League Division Series action, in Toronto on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016.

October 9, 2016, 8:49pm National Sports

Josh Donaldson raced home from second base after Rougned Odor bounced a double-play relay in the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 7-6 to sweep their AL Division Series on Sunday night. Read story

Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Denver.

Falcons rely on defense in 23-16 win over Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Denver.

October 9, 2016, 8:08pm National Sports

Already an offensive juggernaut, the Atlanta Falcons turned up the defensive pressure and made life miserable for rookie Paxton Lynch in a 23-16 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Read story

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes against the Cleveland Browns in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Cleveland.

Return of Tom ‘Terrific’ means business as usual for Pats

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes against the Cleveland Browns in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Cleveland.

October 9, 2016, 8:06pm National Sports

Tom Brady passed for 406 yards and threw three touchdown passes to Martellus Bennett while leading the New England Patriots to a 33-13 win on Sunday over the Cleveland Browns. Read story

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais watches from the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

After near miss, Mariners’ challenge is avoiding a slide

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais watches from the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

October 3, 2016, 7:18pm National Sports

Once again, there is a buzz and optimism that Seattle could be on the cusp of being a breakout team next season. Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez walks in the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Mariners season ends with thud to A’s

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez walks in the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

October 2, 2016, 4:07pm National Sports

Felix Hernandez pitched three innings on Sunday, giving up all three runs as the Oakland Athletics closed out the year with a 3-2 win over the Mariners. Read story

United States' Ryan Moore reacts after winning the 17th hole during a singles match at the Ryder Cup golf tournament Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn.

Americans win back Ryder Cup

United States' Ryan Moore reacts after winning the 17th hole during a singles match at the Ryder Cup golf tournament Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn.

October 2, 2016, 3:48pm National Sports

Phil Mickelson led the Americans behind the scenes. Patrick Reed powered them with his passion on the golf course. And it was Puyallup native Ryan Moore who delivered the Ryder Cup-clinching point at Hazeltine on Sunday. Read story

Seattle Mariners&#039; Franklin Gutierrez, left, consoles pitcher Felix Hernandez, right, after the Oakland Athletics defeated the Mariners 9-8 in 10 innings in a baseball game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Oakland sticks trident in Mariners

Seattle Mariners&#039; Franklin Gutierrez, left, consoles pitcher Felix Hernandez, right, after the Oakland Athletics defeated the Mariners 9-8 in 10 innings in a baseball game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

October 1, 2016, 11:06pm National Sports

Edwin Diaz allowed a run in the 10th inning and the Seattle Mariners playoff hopes ended, extending baseball’s longest postseason drought to 15 years with a wild 9-8 loss to the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night. Read story

United States’ Patrick Reed celebrates his birdie on the 14th hole with United States’ Jordan Spieth during a four-ball match at the Ryder Cup golf tournament Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn.

Americans take 3-point lead at Ryder Cup

United States’ Patrick Reed celebrates his birdie on the 14th hole with United States’ Jordan Spieth during a four-ball match at the Ryder Cup golf tournament Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn.

October 1, 2016, 6:05pm National Sports

The Americans need only five points from 12 singles matches to win the Ryder Cup for the first time since 2008, and only the third time in the last two decades. Read story