if Tampa Bay wins ALCS this will be the first World Series matchup in 46 years ...

 the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Cleveland Guardians to advance, a World Series matchup between Tampa Bay and the Milwaukee Brewers would be the first Fall Classic in 46 years featuring two franchises that have never won a World Series title.

Franchise Histories & Context

• Tampa Bay Rays: Lead 3–2 in the ALCS after winning Game 5, are chasing their first-ever World Series championship after previous Fall Classic appearances in 2008 and 2020.

• Milwaukee Brewers: Await in the World Series after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers, making their first trip back to the championship round since 1982 while searching for their first title in franchise history.

• Historical Significance: Neither franchise has captured a championship since entering Major League Baseball, making a potential head-to-head meeting an ultra-rare occurrence last matched 46 years ago

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"Indiana’s 22-game win streak ends against Ohio State in one of six Top 25 showdowns"

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The defending national champion and fifth-ranked Hoosiers looked like they were going to rally to beat the Buckeyes, but standout receiver Nick Marsh stepped out of bounds in the end zone and negated what would have been a 27-yard touchdown reception on a fourth-and-4 play in the final minute..."

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"'Good Work Girls': Sophie Cunningham Shows Support For High School Cross Country Team Refusing To Race -" Sport & State

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The runners linked arms, walked for the beginning of the race and then exited the course. Some had painted, “Keep women in women’s sports” on their bodies.

The protest centered on Logan Mihailoff, who began the season competing on Camas’ boys junior varsity team before later moving to the girls division

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"Ranking college football best 60 receivers of last 50 years - ESPN

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/50175757/ranking-college-football-best-receivers-jeremiah-smith 

Tour of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' house video

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BqEq7FE_I2U&t=22s&pp=2AEWkAIB 

🧹 $340M Los Angeles Dodgers super team swept in playoffs to miss World Series

"Milwaukee sealed a historic four-game sweep after a thrilling 6-4 comeback victory in Game 4 at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, punching their ticket to the World Series for the first time in 44 years.

The result concluded a nightmare series for Dave Roberts' star-studded squad, who entered the postseason as heavy favorites to seal a historic threepeat..."

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Game 4 : "Shohei Ohtani finally breaks out of slump with monster home run, emphatic celebration" ...but

There's a big  BUT ..

...they still lose 

Swept by the Brewers 😠☹️🙁

Season over.

Dynasty ended 

Start over.

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President Trump Gives Shout Out to Sophie Cunningham at Ohio Rally:

Yes, Sophie Cunningham is a highly accurate shooter. During her 2026 season with the Indiana Fever, she was one of the premier long-range threats in the WNBA, making 41.9% of her 3-point attempts. Her 65.4% true-shooting percentage reflects exceptional scoring efficiency, even while playing primarily as a reserve player. 

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The fact that Donald Trump minimized her scoring ability at his Ohio campaign rally is precisely why his remarks generated significant backlash.

The Core of the Controversy

• The "Backhanded" Compliment: Sports fans and analysts criticized the remarks because Trump explicitly told the crowd you would want her on a team "not to help you with points, but to help you with attendance." By framing her value entirely around her looks and her drawing power among male spectators, critics argued he completely dismissed her legitimate basketball credentials. [1] (

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• Disproportionate Focus: Commentators noted that reducing an elite professional athlete's value to ticket sales and appearance—especially someone who ranks near the top of the league in 3-point accuracy—is a reductive trope that women's sports advocates have fought against for decades. 

Her On-Court Value

While her overall scoring average was 7.9 points per game in 2026 due to her role coming off the bench, her actual impact on the floor goes beyond raw volume: 

• Spacing: Her 41.9% mark from deep forces opposing defenses to guard her tightly, opening up the paint for teammates.

• Clutch Production: She maintains a high offensive ceiling, evidenced by explosive performances like a 24-point game featuring six 3-pointers earlier in the season.

 

Ultimately, while Trump focused on her cultural popularity and ability to drive gate revenue, basketball analysts emphasize that any WNBA team pursuing her in free agency is doing so primarily for her elite floor-spacing and perimeter shooting. 

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"Brewers stun Dodgers, 2-1, in NLCS Game 1

"The Brewers defended home turf in Game 1 of the NLCS, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 2–1 in a tight pitching duel. After getting swept by the Dodgers in last year's NLCS, Milwaukee hopes to rewrite the script and capitalize on their regular-season-best record...

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🏈"St. John Bosco avenges playoff loss to Orange Lutheran"

"in the end, Malau’ulu passed for two touchdowns, ran for one touchdown and combined with his cousin, 6-foot-5 sophomore receiver Kuika Moaalii, for several big plays to take down Orange Lutheran 28-14, setting up the Braves (6-1, 2-0) for a Friday showdown next week against No. 1-ranked Santa Margarita (7-0, 2-0)..."

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