More than $150 million in buyouts and multiple blue-blood job openings mean Lane Kiffin is the center of the CFB universe. It's a stunning turnaround for the once controversial figure.

The six hour, 39 minute marathon was the longest game in World Series history. An oddity on its own, the game became even more surreal when fans realized it mirrored a viral tweet that mocked Joe Buck exactly 10 years ago to the day.

Dallas didn't do much to improve those rankings, allowing the Broncos to rack up 426 yards of total offense en route to a 44-24 loss while the Cowboys dropped to 3-4-1 this season. After the game, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones suggested he didn't think the defense would be markedly better by trading for an elite defensive player.

Tyrone Tracy Jr., Aaron Rodgers and Trevor Lawrence are among UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's fantasy football waiver wire priorities for Week 9.

Boston Red Sox star closer Aroldis Chapman said that he'd "retire" before pitching for the New York Yankees again.

Ohio State, Indiana and Oregon continue to lead the way in the Big Ten title race and look like easy picks to get into the College Football Playoff regardless of who wins the league. Michigan and USC are still ranked in the AP Top 25,