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LOVERRO: Nationals saw the greatness early in Soto
You can't separate the greatness of Juan Soto the player from Juan Soto the person. He is among the greatest players in baseball and one of the greatest hitters of all time in large part because of the remarkable maturity and composure he has displayed at every turn.
Another final-second win puts Chiefs in prime spot to secure AFC's top seed
The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs (12-1) are in excellent position to secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs after Matthew Wright drilled a 31-yard field goal off the left upright and through the goal posts as time expired for a 19-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night.
Johnston goes from a tiny Montana town to Australian Open champion
A pair of Americans delivered command performances halfway around the world during Thanksgiving week. One was Peter Uihlein, the former U.S. Amateur champion and two-time Walker Cup player, winning by five shots in Qatar on the Asian Tour.
NBA's 3-point craze is only getting crazier, with the Celtics leading charge
Make more 3-pointers than your opponent in this NBA era, and you're likely to win. Make a lot more 3s than your opponent, and you're almost certain to win.
Protecting quarterbacks from violent late hits like the one that leveled Lawrence isn't easy
No one wants to see any player take a vicious hit like the one that knocked Trevor Lawrence out of the game.
LOVERRO: Disappointing but not surprisingly, the rookie has comes back down to earth
It had the feel of a big game - a sunny fall Sunday afternoon with a good crowd at Northwest Stadium for Commanders and Cowboys, a legendary, if somewhat frayed, rivalry.
LOVERRO: What the NFL wants, it usually gets
The NFL is a powerful force on Capitol Hill.
LOVERRO: Daniels, Quinn say no injury, but the rookie has cooled off
I know it may be a bit stunning, since we saw Jayden Daniels play the position in his first eight games like we have never seen a rookie play quarterback before, but maybe he is merely mortal.
Logano rebuilt career, Team Penske organization on way to third NASCAR title
Two wins in four seasons at Joe Gibbs Racing certainly didn't get the job done for Joey Logano, not after replacing Hall of Famer Tony Stewart and entering NASCAR with the nickname "Sliced Bread" because you're allegedly the next best thing.
LOVERRO: That object in Gretzky's rearview mirror is closer -- much closer -- than it appears
This is getting serious. When the Washington Capitals season opened, you still needed binoculars to view "The Great Chase" -- the relentless pursuit by Alex Ovechkin of the all-time NHL goal-scoring record of Wayne Gretzky.
Injuries are a common theme for NBA teams off to fast -- or slow -- starts
Cleveland has won its first 12 games and is off to the best start in the league. There are 10 teams in the Western Conference with winning records. And somehow, only two teams in the Eastern Conference have winning records.
LOVERRO: In a yardstick game, Commanders need a few more inches
As Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was trying to lead his team in a comeback in the final minutes against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers, the scene inside Northwest Stadium was a sea of towels. Gold "Terrible Towels."
LOVERRO: Quinn is a coach who knows how to roll with the punches
Dan Quinn fell in love with boxing the same way many people fell in love with boxing -- watching the greatest three-round fight in history, the legendary 1985 brawl between Marvin Hagler and Tommy Hearns.
Players still have to earn their PGA Tour card, even with big changes on the horizon
The reason behind such a big change to PGA Tour eligibility is not much different from what it was some 40 years ago. Both were about trying to make the tour more competitive and to give real value to having a card.
LOVERRO: Daniels is in the midst of a magical masterpiece of a rookie season
There are some things that you can't exaggerate. The power of the sun. The soul of Otis Redding. The rookie NFL season of Jayden Daniels.
LOVERRO: Ali's stunning upset of Foreman began 50 years ago in hills of Pennsylvania
Deep in the heart of Africa 50 years ago, Muhammad Ali changed history, upsetting the seemingly invincible George Foreman to win back the heavyweight championship of the world that had been taken from him seven years earlier for his refusal to enter the draft during the Vietnam War.
LOVERRO: Daniels-Williams rivalry has potential to be NFL's next Brady-Manning
Sunday's Jayden Daniels-Caleb Williams showdown was supposed to be a sneak preview of one of the NFL's hottest coming attractions: an updated version of Tom Brady versus Peyton Manning for a new generation of fans.
LOVERRO: Terry McLaurin, who's always been a next-level player, now surrounded by a next-level team
Terry McLaurin has always been a guy who embraced high standards and lofty expectations.
LOVERRO: Soto's growing exploits as a Yankee overtake his legacy as a National
Juan Soto is gone now. He belongs to New York. He belongs to the Yankees.
LOVERRO: Commanders don't miss a beat while missing Daniels
Marcus Mariota, 30, the former No. 2 overall pick who had his best season in Tennessee in 2016 when he threw for 3,426 yards and 26 touchdowns, proved to be more than capable as a backup
