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Updated Sept. 21, 2026, 3:35 p.m. ET The latest AVCA Coaches Poll has been released, and the top two spots remain unchanged as women's volleyball transitions from non-conference into conference play. Nebraska went a perfect 3-0 last week, though it did drop a surprising set to Florida Gulf Coast on Sunday, Sept. 20.

Sept. 21, 2026, 3:08 p.m. ET The Minnesota Twins (73-83) and San Francisco Giants (64-92) open a 3-game series in San Francisco, California, on Monday. First pitch from Oracle Park is at 9:45 p.m. ET. Let's analyze MLB odds around the Twins vs. GIants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting; Twins went 3-0 against Giants in 2025. The Twins are 5-9 in their last 14 games and have been eliminated from postseason contention.

Sept. 21, 2026, 2:48 p.m. ET The Washington Nationals (73-83) and Detroit Tigers (73-83) meet Monday to begin a 3-game series. First pitch from Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze MLB odds around the Nationals vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting of 2026 The Nationals lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 Sunday, closing as a +108 underdog as the Under (8.5) cashed.

Sept. 21, 2026, 1:53 p.m. ET Gear from the 2026 NFL Salute to Service dropped on Monday, Sept. 21, and the Detroit Lions are among the teams getting new threads through Fanatics. Salute to Service is one of the NFL's most anticipated apparel launches, with fans searching for new jerseys, sideline hoodies, hats and team-specific gear before the collection appears on the field. It features merchandise for all 32 teams.

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The Michigan Cross Country Coaches have released their second poll of the season. The Lower Peninsula divisions have the top 15 ranked, while the Upper Peninsula has the top three ranked for each division. Traverse City West and Hanover-Horton moved into top spots this week, while Saugatuck remains a close second. More: State cross country rankings open with Holland Christian teams No. 1, Holland Calvary too Accompanying the rankings are the region the school competes in. Need a news break?

Sept. 21, 2026, 12:48 p.m. ET The high school sports fall season rolls on in Lenawee County. Here are your top non-football performers of the week: More: Week 4 football top performers | Five quarterbacks earn spots on this week's list Addison Loftis, Clinton Volleyball Loftis helped the Redwolves take home first place in the inaugural Region 13 Showcase Tournament on Sept. 19.

Sept. 21, 2026, 12:33 p.m. ET A 39-year-old woman was shot and killed by a 74-year-old hunter who mistook her for a deer walking in a field in Ellendale, Delaware, this past week, leading to charges against the man who killed her. Thirty-nine-year-old Santos Maria Chilel Soto was fatally shot Friday, Sept. 18, the Delaware State Police said on Sunday, Sept. 20.

The southeast and southwest regions are noted as having a higher concentration of top-tier teams. Detroit Catholic Central, East Kentwood, Mount Pleasant, and Ogemaw Heights lead their respective regions. Rankings are updated weekly throughout the regular season as the midpoint arrives.