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Posted on October 3, 2013 at 01:15 PM.

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Top Sports News for Thursday, October 3, 2013

QOTD: Are you a fan of the "Plus-One" MLB Wild Card format?

Tampa Bay defeated the Indians in last night's Wild Card "play in" game, earning them a spot in the final eight that wouldn't have happened prior to last year's format adjustment.
Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops took a shot at the SEC yesterday, pointing out their struggles to stop talented pro-style QBs in their own league.
It seems a bit awkward and sounds a lot like a notorious German leader's name, but Donte Whitner has filed paperwork to change his last name to "Hitner".
Seattle has returned the favor by signing former 49ers QB BJ Daniels -- a move that could have more to do with information gathering.
The BCS is a big money grab, but so far the Big-Ten's investment hasn't paid off for its member schools.
Former Texas star, NFL mystery, and enlightened soul Ricky Williams has moved on to other things -- like coaching. [Video]
Amid talks of proper compensation for college athletes, Coach K thinks the first step is redefining amateurism.
He may be the most emotion-stirring player in professional sports, but despite the hate, no one outsells LeBron James when it comes to NBA jerseys.
Defense officials have responded to concerns over the Armed Forces not plying college football this Saturday as a result of the government shutdown. The verdict: Play on!
ESPN's College Gameday airs a tribute to the birth of "The Signs." What are your favorites? [Video]

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Comments

# 1 WaddupCouzin @ Oct 3

I think it's necessary to make winning the division a real goal. like in 2010 when the Yankees didn't consider winning the division, cause they wanted to rest player and thought they were getting a better match up by getting the Wild card and missing playing Texas. I would ultimately like a balanced schedule so situations like Cleveland playing a thousand teams to earn a playoff spot.

# 2 snaz16 @ Oct 3

Cleveland played the same schedule as any other Central div. team,and unlike Texas and Oakland,didn't play Houston 18 times. Its not their fault the schedule makers thought they would be irrelevant at the end of the season. Win 10 in a row against any team (and needing everyone of them) is an accomplishment.The bulk of their losses to over .500 teams were to Det , Boston , and NYY.They were 25-8 vs. the west with a combined 10-3 record vs Tex.and Oakland. I would like to see a balanced schedule also,but enough with the Tribe getting in because of a easy schedule. They won 92 games period.

# 3 WaddupCouzin @ Oct 4

Dude, they were 20 games under .500 vs. teams above .500. , simple they beat up on weak teams, couldn't deal with the big boys.