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- 1Guardians clinch third straight AL Central title and No. 2 seed●Guardians clinch third straight AL Central title, No. 2 seed in playoffs
The Cleveland Guardians have won the American League Central for the third consecutive season and secured the No. 2 seed in the MLB playoffs. The division crown continues one of the strongest sustained stretches in franchise history, and Cleveland now heads into the postseason with a top-two positioning in the American League field.
- 2NFL heads to Rio de Janeiro in 2026 with Ravens vs Cowboys▼NFL Brazil 2026: Funk, favelas and football - what to expect as Baltimore Ravens face Dallas Cowboys in league's Rio de Janeiro debut
The NFL is set to stage its first game in Rio de Janeiro in 2026, with the Baltimore Ravens facing the Dallas Cowboys. Coverage highlights what to expect from the league's Brazilian debut, from funk music and favela culture to the growing American football fanbase in the country. It marks another step in the NFL's international expansion after previous games in São Paulo, Mexico and Europe.
- 3Guardians storm past Royals to clinch third straight AL Central title●Guardians storm past Royals, clinch third straight AL Central title
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals to secure their third consecutive American League Central division title. The win clinches another playoff berth for Cleveland, extending its recent run of dominance in the division. The Royals were unable to slow the Guardians, whose late-season surge carried them to the crown.
- 4Astros control their destiny in final game for AL West crown●Astros control destiny in Game 162 as they battle for AL West crown
The Houston Astros head into Game 162 of the MLB regular season with their fate in their own hands, needing a win to claim the American League West division title. A victory would secure the crown outright, while a loss could open the door to rivals in the division race, making the season finale decisive for Houston.
- 5Astros enter final game in control of AL West race●Astros control destiny in Game 162 as they battle for AL West crown https://www. mlb.com/news/jeremy-pena-homer s-twice-
Jeremy Pena hit two home runs as the Houston Astros slugged five in a win over the Athletics in West Sacramento, setting up a decisive final day in the American League West. The division title race now comes down to Game 162, with Houston holding its destiny in its own hands as the regular season closes.
- 6Guardians clinch AL Central title, secure first-round bye●Guardians clinch 7th Central title in last 11 years, secure 1st-round bye
The Cleveland Guardians have won the American League Central, their seventh division title in the last eleven seasons. By clinching the Central crown, they also secure a first-round bye in the MLB postseason, skipping the Wild Card round and advancing directly to the Division Series. The achievement cements the Guardians' status as one of baseball's most consistent franchises over the past decade and positions them as a serious World Series contender this October.
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The Oakland Athletics faced the Houston Astros in an MLB game on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The result was reported by Japanese sports media, drawing attention from baseball fans in Japan tracking the matchup between the American League clubs.
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The Houston Astros lost a sloppy game to the Oakland Athletics, missing a chance to widen their lead in the American League West. Fans are following the standings closely as the division race remains tight, with the loss narrowing Houston's cushion over rivals and raising questions about the team's consistency down the stretch.