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A rainout angered Cubs fans. A loss disappointed Astros fans. But Marlins fans? They were delighted, as their team beat the Mets to secure the NL wild card spot. Florida's next trip? To Pac Bell Park, where Barry Bonds hit No. 658 on Friday.

• Prior's rise | Lowell's return | Injury questions | Playoff Push

Stretch Run

Who's in, who'd be out and who has what left? Follow baseball's pennant races right here.

• 'Paper Lion' author Plimpton dies | Recollections
• NCAA considers drug testing for all sports
• Winless Jags tap Leftwich for first NFL start
• One to tie: Tigers near mark with 119th loss
• Playoff rotations: No Wells? | Pedro ready
• Grace-ful exit: Career .300 hitter calls it quits
• Low blow: Little E's car illegal at Talladega
• Blazer Randolph guilty of underage drinking

Picks: Tough week still offers a few gems

PTI: Five Good Minutes on Maurice Clarett
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Gene Wojciechowski and Ivan Maisel take on college football's hot topics.
• For Argument's Sake

U.S. Grand Prix • Schumi legend grows
• Next American in F1?
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Pasquarelli: Road warriors
The Bucs, Broncos and Vikings have gotten off to good starts in part because they're all 2-0 on the road.

Maisel: The Rock and a hard place
Knute Rockne came in the middle of the night, whistle around his neck, wanting an update on his team.

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