- Dodge is reportedly returning to NASCAR Cup in 2027 with Kaulig Racing and likely engine support from ECR, giving NASCAR a sought-after fourth manufacturer.
- Kaulig would be Dodge’s only supported team and is starting without a dedicated tech center, so early seasons may be rocky — but the recent RAM truck effort has already generated buzz.
- Rumors tie Brad Keselowski and other top drivers to the program; if Dodge shows quick progress it could lure big names with funding and momentum.
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- Dodgers trail 2-0 in the NLCS and the spotlight is on four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani amid an inconsistent offense and the Brewers’ strong pitching.
- Ohtani is mired in a rare slump (cold postseason, no homers since Aug. 18) and was dropped from cleanup to sixth — the lowest lineup spot of his career.
- He’s been playing through knee and biceps issues; manager Dave Roberts plans to talk with him as pressure mounts to find the right lineup solution.
- Shea Ralph has Vanderbilt trending from surprise to contender — coming off a 29-5 season and Sweet 16 run, she says the program is now chasing championships.
- Mikayla Blakes, the nation’s leading scorer and SEC preseason player of the year, is shifting into more of a leader role as opponents have more threats to worry about.
- Ralph added immediate help — rebounder Mia Woolfolk, sharpshooter Vernell Atamah and five-star freshman Olivia Jones (plus size up front) — to boost scoring depth and rebounding.
- Dodgers desperately need a home win after falling 2-0 to the Brewers — pitching advantage gives them a real shot to extend the series.
- The matchup of the last two national champions sees Ohio State favored — Indiana’s defense has looked shaky and WR Jeremiah Smith could have a big day.
- Jaguars vs. Texans in London is a playoff-style tilt — Jacksonville’s travel/prep edge and cleaner play could seriously hurt Houston’s postseason chances.
- Buffalo’s defense has been porous — giving up lots of yards, points and failing on fourth downs despite the Bills sitting at 4-1.
- First-year DC Jim Leonhard has had enough, saying “everything’s being evaluated” and hinting at possible roster changes.
- Josh Allen bailed them out in a 37-34 OT win, but a tired defense, heavy snap count and shaky secondary (rookie corner replacing a starter) remain big concerns.
- Game 4 of the NLCS was moved up to 8 p.m. ET Thursday on FS1 (pregame at 7 p.m.).
- The Brewers lead the series 2-0 after wins in Games 1 and 2, including knocking Yoshinobu Yamamoto out in Game 2.
- Shohei Ohtani is in the Dodgers' lineup for Game 3 (Wednesday, 8 p.m. ET), and Tyler Glasnow is the projected Game 4 starter.
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