The (probably) airtight, (possibly) stone-cold lock 2016-17 NBA awards picks. (Maybe.); Matthew Stafford is having his best season ever. Thanks, Jim Bob Cooter.; NFL Power Rankings — Week 7: Cowboys, Bills rise; Panthers continue free fall; With Anthony Rizzo struggling, five things Joe Maddon could do with the Cubs’ lineup; The closers for the Dodgers and Cubs have been money. Now they’re going to cash in.; RGIII reportedly won’t need surgery but his return date remains uncertain; With Eddie Lacy possibly out, Packers acquire RB Knile Davis from the Chiefs; Bill Belichick spent five good minutes on why he’s done with NFL’s sideline tablets; Curt Schilling has decided to challenge Elizabeth Warren for Senate — if his wife approves; Indians’ Terry Francona says he really wasn’t flipping off TBS baseball viewers; Premier League joins NFL in the TV-ratings doldrums; NFL reportedly will decide quickly whether to fine or suspend Vontaze Burfict; When it comes to baseball bloodshed, Curt Schilling says Trevor Bauer is no Curt Schilling; Eli Manning has a low tolerance for Odell Beckham Jr.’s antics. So do the Rams.; Tyson Gay calls for end to gun violence as thousands mourn his daughter; Sorry Redskins, but you don’t run the NFC East. The Cowboys do.; Warriors have the best Big Three in the NBA. And the second best. And the third.   National sports stories and blog updates   RGIII reportedly won’t need surgery but his return date remains uncertain Browns quarterback broke a bone in his shoulder in the team's Sept. 11 season opener. By Cindy Boren  •  Early Lead  •  Read more » With Eddie Lacy possibly out, Packers acquire RB Knile Davis from the Chiefs Eddie Lacy didn't seem exactly right Sunday against the Cowboys. By Matt Bonesteel  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   Bill Belichick spent five good minutes on why he’s done with NFL’s sideline tablets When was the last time Belichick spent five minutes talking about anything? By Matt Bonesteel  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   Curt Schilling has decided to challenge Elizabeth Warren for Senate — if his wife approves The former pitcher and ESPN commentator also defends Donald Trump's comment about someday dating a young girl, saying, "he just doesn't have the social skills to convey" his actual intent. By Cindy Boren  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   The (probably) airtight, (possibly) stone-cold lock 2016-17 NBA awards picks. (Maybe.) With the NBA season nearly upon us, a best guess at who will walk away with hardware at the end of the 2016-17 season. By Tim Bontemps  •  Read more »   Indians’ Terry Francona says he really wasn’t flipping off TBS baseball viewers It's a nervous habit. Really. Nothing personal. By Cindy Boren  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   Matthew Stafford is having his best season ever. Thanks, Jim Bob Cooter. The Lions offensive coordinator has helped the perpetually middling quarterback rise into the league's upper echelon. By Jeff Dooley  •  Read more »   Premier League joins NFL in the TV-ratings doldrums Sky Sports has seen its EPL viewership drop 19 percent this season, a bigger decline than the NFL's. By Matt Bonesteel  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   NFL reportedly will decide quickly whether to fine or suspend Vontaze Burfict Bengals linebacker's low hit and goal-line stomp against Patriots are at issue. By Cindy Boren  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   When it comes to baseball bloodshed, Curt Schilling says Trevor Bauer is no Curt Schilling The postseason is no time to fiddle with drones, says the man with the legendary bloody sock. By Cindy Boren  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   Eli Manning has a low tolerance for Odell Beckham Jr.’s antics. So do the Rams. "You can get real sick of it if he’s not going out there and making plays,’’ Manning said. By Matt Bonesteel  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   Tyson Gay calls for end to gun violence as thousands mourn his daughter Trinity Gay's friends describe the harrowing moments after she was shot. By Cindy Boren  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   NFL Power Rankings — Week 7: Cowboys, Bills rise; Panthers continue free fall Patriots, Vikings, Seahawks stay put at the top. By Mark Maske  •  Read more »   With Anthony Rizzo struggling, five things Joe Maddon could do with the Cubs’ lineup Chicago's first baseman has only one hit in the postseason. What might the manager do to the lineup? By Barry Svrluga  •  Read more »   The closers for the Dodgers and Cubs have been money. Now they’re going to cash in. Kenley Jansen and Aroldis Chapman figure to have made themselves some more money with strong postseason performances thus far. By Barry Svrluga  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   Redskins & NFL Roundup Recapping the week's NFL action. Sign Up »         Share Sports Break:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Sports. 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