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Episode 5 of ‘Inside Pirate Athletics’

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Chargers’ Mike Williams tore his left ACL during …

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr., right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Mel Tucker’s attorney: Michigan State doesn’t have …

FILE - Michigan State coach Mel Tucker walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Richmond, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller has informed suspended football coach Mel Tucker he is being fired for cause without compensation for his conduct with activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy. “The notice provides Tucker with seven calendar days to respond and present reasons to me and the interim president as to why he should not be terminated for cause,” Haller said in a statement sent by the school on Monday, Sept. 18. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

Worker killed at temporary Vegas Strip auto race …

Ginkel falters as Diamondbacks blow 3 leads in 6-4 …

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) throws against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Raiders’ Garoppolo is in concussion protocol, putting …

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is helped off the field after being sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

With Pac-12 unsettled, CFP managers meet to make …

Washington State defensive end Brennan Jackson (80) tackles Oregon State wide receiver Silas Bolden (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 38-35. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

MLB-leading Braves are dealing with an ailing rotation …

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy, left, and starting pitcher Allan Winans, right, talk on the mound in the rain during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

NFL

Chargers’ Mike Williams tore his left ACL during …

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr., right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Raiders’ Garoppolo is in concussion protocol, putting …

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is helped off the field after being sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Sean Payton’s Broncos fall apart in ’embarassing’ …

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) grabs a pass over Denver Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Steelers’ team plane makes emergency landing in Kansas …

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson runs off the field after a win over the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Taylor Swift turns out to see Travis Kelce, Kansas …

Taylor Swift, right, watches from a suite alongside Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, inside Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Patrick Mahomes throws 3 TD passes, Taylor Swift …

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) runs with the ball as Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) and cornerback Josh Blackwell (39) defend during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Jets’ Sauce Gardner says he was hit with a cheap …

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) passes against the New York Jets during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Saints’ Derek Carr getting evaluated for shoulder …

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) is sacked during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Carolina Panthers

With narrow margin for error, winless Panthers hurt …

Kenneth Walker III sparks Seahawks past Carolina, …

Seahawks set to host Panthers and honor the past …

Panthers rule out QB Bryce Young for Week 3; veteran …

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes the ball against the Detroit Lions during a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. anthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young did not participate in Wednesday’s, Sept. 20 walkthrough practice due to an ankle injury, opening the door for the possibility of veteran Andy Dalton starting on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)

QB Bryce Young’s status for Sunday uncertain because …

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young looks to pass under pressure from New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson expected to miss …

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young talks to linebacker Shaq Thompson as he leaves the field after being hurt during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

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ACC Football

Frustrated Fighting Irish lament miscues that led …

Notre Dame safety Ramon Henderson, left, and cornerback Cam Hart, bottom, stop Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka at the goal line late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

Drake Maye throws 296 yards including left-handed …

No. 6 Ohio State plunges for touchdown with 1 second …

Fans tailgate before an NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Ohio State on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

King and defense help Georgia Tech beat Wake Forest …

Defense leads No. 18 Duke over UConn 41-7 in first …

No. 4 Florida State snaps 7-game losing streak against …

Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) jumps over Florida State defensive back Kevin Knowles II (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

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College Football

Mel Tucker’s attorney: Michigan State doesn’t have …

FILE - Michigan State coach Mel Tucker walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Richmond, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller has informed suspended football coach Mel Tucker he is being fired for cause without compensation for his conduct with activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy. “The notice provides Tucker with seven calendar days to respond and present reasons to me and the interim president as to why he should not be terminated for cause,” Haller said in a statement sent by the school on Monday, Sept. 18. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

AP Top 25 Reality Check: The top tier of teams in …

Frustrated Fighting Irish lament miscues that led …

Notre Dame safety Ramon Henderson, left, and cornerback Cam Hart, bottom, stop Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka at the goal line late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

AP Top 25: Colorado falls out of rankings after first …

Washington running back Dillon Johnson (7) celebrates his touchdown against California as Parker Brailsford (72), Geirean Hatchett (56) and offensive lineman Roger Rosengarten (73) join him during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

No. 6 Ohio State plunges for touchdown with 1 second …

Fans tailgate before an NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Ohio State on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

Pac-2 Champs? No. 21 Washington State tops No. 14 …

Oregon State defensive back Kitan Oladapo, right, tackles Washington State wide receiver Isaiah Hamilton (9) next to linebacker Calvin Hart Jr. (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

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NASCAR and Motorsports

Byron gets milestone win for Hendrick and moves closer …

William Byron's pit crew celebrate after Byron won the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

IndyCar to return to Milwaukee Mile in 2024. Texas …

Scott Dixon holds the first place trophy on the podium alongside second place finisher Pato O'Ward, left, and third place finisher David Malukas, right, following an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Byron advances to NASCAR’s round of 8 with win at …

William Byron (24) burns his tires after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Max Verstappen easily wins the F1 Japanese Grand …

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Toru Hanai)

Reddick now in NASCAR’s playoff mix at Texas after …

Bubba Wallace on pole at Texas after making 2nd round …

Bubba Wallace greets fans prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

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MLB

Ginkel falters as Diamondbacks blow 3 leads in 6-4 …

MLB-leading Braves are dealing with an ailing rotation …

102-loss Royals have turned out to be quite the spoilers …

Mike Trout’s season over because of wrist injury, …

Braves RHP Charlie Morton goes on IL with finger …

Pirates overcome 9-run deficit for first time since …

John Means takes no-hit bid into the 7th, playoff-bound …

Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle announces his retirement …

Minnesota Twins clinch AL Central title with 8-6 …

Ronald Acuña Jr. joins exclusive 40-40 club with …