It’s time for the Dodgers to batten down the hatches for Game 5. They’re down 3-1 in the series, and the Braves are playing some great baseball, having remade themselves this season after losing their best player. Will they get the chance to play in Atlanta or is their season over?

When Dodger Gavin Lux was brought into the game to play a new position and missed a line drive, pitcher Julio Urias publicly put him down. With so many players playing unaccustomed positions due to injuries this year, shouldn’t issues between teammates be saved for the locker room instead of embarrassing others on the field? And does the concept of righty vs lefty make sense when matching batters with pitchers, or does it mess with the batter’s confidence?

The Cleveland Browns are hosting the Denver Broncos – without QB Baker Mayfield or the dynamic RB duo. QB Case Keenum is on tap to lead the Browns, so is this a chance for him to shine or will the Broncos take advantage of the situation?

Two college football coaches have been dismissed by their respective universities. LSU fired Ed Orgeron over alleged misconduct, and the evidence must have outweighed his winning track record, as he was let go after a win. Nick Rolovich was fired from Washington State over his refusal to be vaccinated, in keeping with state health guidelines. Coaches have a responsibility to be leaders, to bring their teams together, and teach them to play for each other. But in the end, were they only acting for themselves?

It’s going to be a cold night in South Bend at the USC vs Notre Dame game. Will USC have a chance? Both guys favor Oregon over UCLA, and Fred has a request for an early Christmas present…

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