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Arizona Upsets Oregon for Second Straight Year - When it comes to college football ranks, the Arizona Wildcats seem to have the Oregon Ducks’ number. For the second straight season, the Wildcats scored a huge upset of the second-ranked Ducks, defeating them 31-24, on Thursday night. In the process, Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota’s Heisman Trophy chances suddenly look bleak. The Wildcats scored the upset on the strength of a 21-point third quarter, which put them up for good en route to the unexpected victory. (Photo: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

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Cowboys Won't Rule on Spillman Unless Charged or Arrested - On Thursday, news broke about Dallas Cowboys safety C.J. Spillman being investigated in connection with an alleged sexual assault at the team’s hotel last month. Later that same day, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett told ESPN that Spillman’s roster status will not change unless he is charged or arrested in connection with the ongoing sexual assault investigation, stemming from the alleged September 20 incident at a Grapevine, Texas, hotel. "I think you have to be careful with just accusations and allegations in this situation," Garrett told ESPN. "When someone is officially charged or arrested for something, that's when it becomes a different situation in our minds. For now, he's a member of our football team and will take part in everything we do to this point." The Cowboys host the Texans on Sunday.(Photo...

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Orioles Blast Tigers in Game 1 of ALDS - The Baltimore Orioles were clinging to a 4-3 lead over the Detroit Tigers heading into the bottom of the eighth inning on Thursday night…when their bats came alive. The Orioles pounded out 12 hits in a huge eight-run inning to take a 12-3 lead, which stood as the final score. The 12 runs mark a post-season team record for the Orioles, who will look to tame the Tigers once again during Game 2 of their American League Division Series on Friday at Camden Yards in Baltimore. (Photo: Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

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Packers Pound Vikings on Thursday Night Football - Aaron Rodgers threw for 156 yards and three touchdowns and Eddie Lacy rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 42-10 thrashing of the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field in Thursday Night Football action. The Packers scored 14 points in each of the first three quarters for a ridiculous 42-0 lead, before pressing cruise control for the final 15 minutes. With the win, Green Bay improves to 3-2, while the Vikings slip to 2-3. (Photo: John Konstantaras/Getty Images)

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Chicago to Host 2015 NFL Draft  - The NFL Draft will have a change of scenery from New York City next year. That’s because the 2015 draft will be held at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University in Chicago from April 30 to May 2, as confirmed by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Thursday. "Chicago is pleased to welcome the 2015 NFL draft to America's heartland," Emanuel said in a statement, as reported by ESPN. "Next year, NFL fans from across the country will travel here or tune in as the future of their team is decided in Chicago." (Photo: Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

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Miguel Cabrera Was Joking About Bonus - It turns out that Miguel Cabrera wasn’t serious when he told teammate Max Scherzer on Wednesday that he was going to forgo his post-season bonus by not signing the necessary paperwork involved. On Thursday, ESPN reported that the All-Star slugger was only joking and will sign the forms needed to receive his part of the team’s bonus for reaching the postseason. (Photo: Leon Halip/Getty Images)

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Russell Wilson Says He Used to Be a Bully - Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson might have a squeaky-clean image now, but there was a time by his own admission that he was an absolute terror. "I used to beat people up," the Super Bowl-winning QB wrote on ThePlayersTribune.com, Derek Jeter's new website. "Truthfully, I used to beat people up a lot. Many of you readers probably think I have been Mr. Goody Two-Shoes my whole life, but honestly, I was a bully growing up. In elementary and middle school, I threw kids against the wall. I rubbed their heads in the dirt at recess. I bit them. I even knocked teeth out." Now, Wilson merely resorts to bullying NFL defenses.(Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images) 

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Antrel Rolle: Marriage, Sex Making Amukamara Better Player - New York Giants veteran defensive back Antrel Rolle has a theory about why Big Blue cornerback Prince Amukamara is playing arguably his best football yet. It centers around being married and having sex. "There are a lot of things different about Prince. For one, he's married, so he's (enjoying some things that he wasn't experiencing before he's married),” Rolle said of Amukamara to NJ.com. “For a man, [sex] could definitely help him out. For a man...I'm just being honest...it's helping him out. He walks around with a little more swagger, which is something that we need, which is something that we love.” (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Shelly Sterling Catches Donald With V. Stiviano - Donald Sterling apparently can’t get enough of V. Stiviano. According to TMZ Sports, Shelly Sterling found out that her estranged husband and Stiviano had reunited at his Beverly Hills mansion Wednesday and called the police to have her arrested because she thought that Stiviano broke into the premises. However, when police arrived, they were told that Stiviano was an “invited” guest, so there wasn’t any arrest. The release of an audio recording between Donald Sterling and V. Stiviano in April triggered the NBA into banning him for life and subsequently forcing the sale of the Los Angeles Clippers to billionaire Steve Ballmer.(Photos from left: UPI/Jim Ruymen /LANDOV, AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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Josh Gordon Calls Constant NFL Drug Testing "Harassing" - Cleveland Browns' suspended star wide receiver Josh Gordon estimates that he’s taken about 180 drug tests since he entered the NFL in 2012. And he’s tired of it. "It's definitely harassing for sure," Gordon recently told ESPN The Magazine. "You're, like, on probation." Under the NFL’s revamped drug policy, the league reduced Brown’s year-long suspension for violating its substance-abuse policy to 10 games.  (Photo: David Dermer/Diamond Images/Getty Images)

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San Francisco Giants Crush Pittsburgh Pirates - Shortstop Brandon Crawford smashed a grand slam off Edinson Volquez in the fourth inning and the San Francisco Giants cruised to an 8-0 shutout of the host Pittsburgh Pirates during their National League wild card game Wednesday night. The Giants now advance to the National League Division Series to face the Washington Nationals beginning Friday. (Photo: Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

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Carmelo Anthony Says He's the Most Underrated Star Player - Carmelo Anthony won the scoring title for the 2012-13 season and finished second in scoring to Kevin Durant last year, but still thinks he’s the most underrated superstar in the NBA. "I think I'm the most underrated superstar that's out there (laughs) but that doesn't matter to me," Anthony told ESPN on Wednesday. "So as far as caring about if I'm underrated as a superstar, and getting the respect I deserve, I don't worry about that,” he added later. “In due time if everything goes well, I will get it."  (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Peyton Manning One TD Pass Away From 500 - Peyton Manning is knocking on history’s door. The Denver Broncos quarterback is sitting on 499 touchdown passes, one away from joining the 500-TD club and 10 off from replacing Brett Favre’s 508 to become the all-time, touchdown passes leader. "It's greatness," Broncos coach John Fox told ESPN on Wednesday. "When somebody reaches that kind of statistic in their career, it's pretty remarkable." Manning will have a chance to set the feat when the Broncos host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. (Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Former NFL Player Pleads Guilty to Mailing Ecstasy - Former NFL wide receiver Reche Caldwell pleaded guilty Wednesday to possession and intent to sell ecstasy pills after admitting he shipped and received a kilogram of the drugs through the mail, all according to a TMZ Sports report. He faces up to 20 years in federal prison for the crime. (Photo: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

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NFL, DirecTV Sign $12 Billion Deal - Reports of domestic violence and even child abuse aren’t stopping the NFL from churning out big business deals. On Wednesday, ESPN reported that the league and DirecTV have come to terms on a new eight-year, $12 billion television deal to carry games via the Sunday Ticket package. (Photo: Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

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Kobe Says Iggy Azalea Is 'More Successful' Than Nick Young - When jokingly asked if he would take Nick Young or Iggy Azalea during the Los Angeles Lakers media day, Kobe Bryant offered: “Iggy…She’s been more successful in her career so far.” Shots fired. Man down. Azalea is the girlfriend of Young. Bryant also commented that he feels like himself following Tuesday's first practice for the revamped Lakers. (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Paul George Off Crutches, Not Ruling Out Comeback This Season - Paul George was photographed off crutches during Indiana Pacers media day on Monday, nearly two months after suffering a gruesome compound leg fracture during a Team USA scrimmage. The Pacers All-Star small forward isn’t ruling out a return to the court at some point this season, although he says he has come to grips with the possibility of sitting out the whole year as well. “It's very possible that I can play (this season),” he told Pacers.com. “I've talked to all the guys and said, 'Man, you guys have to get in the playoffs. That's the best chance I've got of coming back and playing this year.' I've already got it in mind that I could miss this whole year. I'm come to peace with that, but I'd love to be able to come back and play again.” (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Phelps Apologizes After DUI Arrest - Michael Phelps is sorry to have let everyone down due to his DUI arrest early Tuesday morning. "Earlier this morning, I was arrested and charged with DUI, excessive speeding and crossing double lane lines," Phelps said in a statement released to the media Tuesday evening, as reported by ESPN. "I understand the severity of my actions and take full responsibility. I know these words may not mean much right now but I am deeply sorry to everyone I have let down." USA Swimming could suspend Phelps for the incident. (Photo: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)

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Royals Win 12-Inning Thriller - The Kansas City Royals waited 29 years to make the postseason…and it looks to be worth the wait. The Royals rallied from a 7-3 deficit in their American League wild-card game Tuesday night to force extra innings and defeat the Oakland Athletics 9-8 in 12 innings. Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer went 3-for-4 with two runs, including a walk-off triple in the 12th inning to bring the raucous Kansas City crowd to their feet in celebration. The Royals now advance to face the Los Angeles Angels in the American League Division Series, beginning Thursday night. (Photo: Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

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Dion Waiters Says He, Kyrie Irving Are NBA's Best Backcourt - Dion Waiters caught wind of Washington Wizards’ John Wall and Bradley Beal saying they’re the best backcourt in the NBA and the Cleveland Cavaliers guard scoffs at such a notion. Waiters said Tuesday, according to ESPN, that he and Kyrie Irving are the best backcourt in the league. A look at the numbers shows a close comparison, as Wall averaged 19.3 points and 8.8 assists to Irving’s 20.8 points and 6.1 assists per game last season and Beal put up 15.7 points to Waiters’s 15.9. (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Rodney Harrison Says Brady Is 'Scared to Death' in Pocket - Former New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison doesn’t think the Patriots’ 2014 outlook shines so bright. Harrison told WEEI 93.7 FM in Boston on Monday night that he thought Pats quarterback Tom Brady looked “scared to death” in the pocket after New England was pummeled by the Kansas City Chiefs 41-14 earlier in the evening. He also questioned the receiving corps of the Patriots and said that the offensive line needs to protect Brady a lot better. (Photo: Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

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Students Petition Against Michigan AD - University of Michigan students protested in front of school president Mark Schlissel's on-campus house Tuesday night, demanding that the Wolverines athletic department fire athletic director Dave Brandon over the way he allegedly mishandled the head injury of quarterback Shane Morris. The sophomore was given the green light to play Saturday despite showing symptoms of a concussion. (Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) 

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76 of 79 NFL Players Studied Have Signs of CTE - A recent PBS Frontline investigation revealed that out of 128 former football players studied, 101 of them tested positive for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease. Out of that group, 76 of 79 deceased NFL players were found to have suffered from some form of CTE. In total, the athletes studied, who all played football before their deaths, ranged from former professionals to semi-professionals, college and high school players. (Photo: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

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Pacquiao Says Mayweather 'Should Fear God' - Manny Pacquiao isn't bothered by Floyd Mayweather's latest jabs at him. In fact, Pacman feels "sorry" for his rival. "I'm not angry at him," Pacquiao said in a TV interview in his native Philippines, according to ESPN. "I still feel sorry for him because he acts like an uneducated person. It's pitiful to me and I'm praying for him. He should fear God. For what is a man profited if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul?"(Photo: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)

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Jonathan Dwyer Charged With Felony Aggravated Assault of Wife - Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer has been formally charged with felony aggravated assault of his wife and eight more misdemeanors — including assault, criminal damage and disorderly conduct — stemming from a July incident at their Phoenix apartment, according to the Associated Press. Investigators say Dwyer broke his wife’s nose with a head-butt during the July 21 argument before punching her and allegedly throwing a shoe at his then-17-month old son the following day. The NFL has told the AP that the Dwyer case will be reviewed under the league’s personal conduct policy with a status conference scheduled on October 6. (Photo: David Kadlubowski, The Arizona Republic/AP Photo)

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Olympic Swimmer Michael Phelps Arrested for DUI - Olympic gold medalist swimmer Michael Phelps was arrested early Tuesday morning for driving under the influence in Baltimore. According to TMZ Sports, Phelps, 29, was pulled over in his white Land Rover at 1:40 a.m. and his blood alcohol content was almost twice the legal limit. Cops told the celebrity news website that Phelps was charged with "DUI, excessive speeding and crossing double lane lines." This marks the second DUI arrest that Phelps has had, the first coming 10 years ago and also in Baltimore.(Photo: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

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Raiders Fire Coach Dennis Allen After 0-4 Start - The Oakland Raiders have seen enough of Dennis Allen. The organization fired their head coach Monday after the team has gotten off to an 0-4 start. Allen, 42, went 8-28 in two-plus seasons as Raiders coach, the final blow coming via an embarrassing 38-14 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Tony Sparano was named the Raiders interim coach Tuesday. Oakland has a bye during Week 5. (Photo: Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

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Neutral Arbitrator Will Rule on Ray Rice Appeal - A neutral arbitrator is expected to rule on the NFL Players Association’s appeal of Ray Rice’s indefinite suspension, according to ESPN. NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith told the union’s executive board that “for the first time ever, the league in the Rice appeal has agreed to a neutral arbitrator” in a personal conduct disciplinary case. An exact timetable on the process hasn’t been revealed as of yet. (Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Chiefs Destroy Patriots - The Kansas City Chiefs jumped all over the New England Patriots early and never let up en route to a huge 41-14 victory on Monday Night Football. Returning from an ankle injury, Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles scored three touchdowns to power the way for Kansas City’s home win. Tom Brady threw for 159 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in the Patriots loss and was replaced in the fourth quarter by backup Jimmy Garoppolo. (Photo: Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

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Deion Sanders Says 49ers Want Harbaugh Out - Despite a big San Francisco 49ers’ win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Hall of Famer Deion Sanders declared on NFL Gameday Final that the 49ers want Jim Harbaugh out as their head coach due to a divide between the players and his philosophies. To that, Harbaugh fired back, calling Sanders’s report “a bunch of crap” during his weekly Monday news conference.(Photos from left: Elsa/Getty Images, Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Colts' Landry Suspended for PED Use - Indianapolis Colts safety LaRon Landry was suspended Monday without pay for four games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. Landry will be eligible to return to the Colts’ active roster on October 27. As of now, it’s unknown what substance he took to trigger the positive result for PED. (Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images) 

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Thunder Coach: Westbrook is Best Point Guard in NBA - There are a lot of great point guards in the NBA. Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks believes he has the best one in the league with Russell Westbrook. "I believe Russell is the best point guard in basketball," Brooks said during the Thunder’s media day Monday, as reported by ESPN. "That's happened over time. I've seen Russell every practice, every game, every film session, and he's really put a lot of time into being the best point guard in basketball." Wonder what Chris Paul, Stephen Curry or a healthy Derrick Rose has to say about that. (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Bills Bench Manuel, to Start Orton in Week 5 - After falling to 2-2 via a 23-17 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday, the Buffalo Bills announced Monday that they’re benching second-year quarterback EJ Manuel in favor for veteran backup Kyle Orton for the Bills’ Week 5 matchup against the Detroit Lions. The move comes after Manuel threw for two touchdowns but also two interceptions in Sunday’s loss.(Photos from left: Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images, Michael Adamucci/Getty Images)

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Lions Tight End Claims He Injured Ankle Chasing Puppy - Detroit Lions tight end Joseph Fauria stands at 6-foot-7 and 267 pounds, but was no match for his 3-month-old Pomeranian/Husky mix puppy. Fauria admitted to ESPN on Monday that he injured his ankle last week while chasing down Lil’ Rufio during a potty training attempt. Fauria says that doctors have given him a timeline for his return, but he didn’t share that with reporters Monday. (Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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Boston Sports Greats Honor Jeter in Final Game - Derek Jeter was honored by former Boston sports stars, including Paul Pierce (Celtics), Carl Yastrzemski (Red Sox), Bobby Orr (Bruins) and Troy Brown (New England Patriots) during a pre-game ceremony Sunday. Then Jeter went out and hit a third-inning RBI single against the Red Sox, marking the 3,465th and final hit of his legendary career as a New York Yankee. The future Hall of Famer was showered with cheers from the rival Red Sox fans at Fenway Park. Jeter tipped his cap to the crowd in appreciation before exiting the game, which the New York Yankees won 9-5.(Photo: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

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49ers Hand Eagles First Loss - Frank Gore rushed for 119 yards on 24 carries and added 55 receiving yards and a touchdown to lead the San Francisco 49ers to a 26-21 home victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. The win improved the 49ers’ record to 2-2, while marking the Eagles’ (3-1) first loss this season. (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Cavaliers' Ticket Prices Surge After LeBron James's Return - LeBron James back with the Cleveland Cavaliers spells big business for the NBA franchise. According to CNBC, the current average price for a Cavs game is $421 on TiqIQ — that’s more than a 250 percent increase since the beginning of last year. In addition, the average Cavs’ ticket on StubHub is $184 — almost $100 more than last season. Meanwhile, the average ticket of James’s former team, the Miami Heat, has reportedly dipped by $15. (Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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Deron Williams Fires Back at Kobe Bryant - Back in an August Sports Illustrated feature, Kobe Bryant commented that he would rather go 0-for-30 before going 0-for-9 shooting while watching Deron Williams struggle in a game. The Brooklyn Nets point guard caught wind of the “Black Mamba’s” remarks and offered up his own retort, speaking with The Brooklyn Game. "I'm a point guard. If I'm 0-for-f-----g-9, I'm not shooting 20 more shots. Not going to happen,” Williams said. “I'm a point guard. I'm going to find somebody else. Kobe Bryant, that's what he's supposed to do. He's got that mentality. That works for him, I got my mentality, it works for me."(Photos from left: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images, Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Geno Smith Curses at Jets Fan After Loss - Can you say bad day at the office? After the New York Jets suffered their third straight loss — via a 24-17 defeat at the hands of the Detroit Lions — quarterback Geno Smith lost his cool and reportedly yelled “F--k you!” to a fan at MetLife Stadium. The Jets’ second-year QB threw for 209 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday’s loss.(Photo: Ron Antonelli/Getty Images)

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Steve Smith Burns Former Team - Steve Smith wanted to make sure he sent a message to his former team, the Carolina Panthers, on Sunday. And the 35-year-old veteran wide receiver did just that, recording seven receptions for 139 yards and two touchdowns to help lead the Baltimore Ravens (3-1) to a 38-10 victory over the Panthers (2-2). Smith’s first touchdown came with 13:25 left in the second quarter, when Ravens tight end Owen Daniels tipped an overthrown Joe Flacco pass right into the hands of the cagey wideout for a 61-yard score. (Photo: Larry French/Getty Images)

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Jordan Zimmerman Throws No-Hitter - Now that’s a cool way to end the regular season. Jordan Zimmerman tossed the Washington Nationals’ first no-hitter via a 1-0 home win over the Miami Marlins. Zimmerman did it on 104 pitches — 79 for strikes — with 10 strikeouts, completing the rare feat on a dramatic, diving grab by rookie outfielder Steven Souza Jr. Washington will face the winner of Wednesday’s San Francisco Giants-Pittsburgh Pirates wild card game in a five-game division series beginning Friday.(Photo: Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)