Justin Verlander went the distance as the Tigers advanced to the ALCS with a 6–0 win over the A’s in the decisive Game Five of their ALDS. The Tigers now advance to the ALCS.
Buster Posey belted a grand slam during a six-run fifth and the Giants held off the Reds, 6–4, in Game Five of their NLDS. The Giants won three straight on the road to rally from a two-games-to-none deficit in the best-of-five set and advance to the NLCS.
Rob Bironas booted a 40-yard field goal as time expired to give the Titans a 26–23 win over the Steelersin thursday night football.
NBA Preseason
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Golden State Warriors 108, Maccabi Haifa 100