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Aaron Judge is back, and the Yankees needed it badly. The three-time MVP has been activated off the injured list, returning to a New York lineup that has been grinding without its anchor. With the AL East still in play, Judge's presence changes the calculus entirely — this team looks dangerous again.
Shifting to college football, and the Texas-Ohio State matchup is building serious heat. Steve Sarkisian addressed the Buckeyes ahead of what will be their third consecutive meeting, with Ohio State winning both previous clashes. Texas looked sharp in week one, and Sarkisian made clear his program is not arriving in Columbus to play it safe.
And out in Los Angeles, the Angels have officially been eliminated from playoff contention, becoming the first American League team to get the door closed on their season. Their loss to Boston on Monday sealed it. Even a perfect run through the final eighteen games couldn't get them there. Another painful chapter for a franchise searching for direction.
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