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ATLANTA — In the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday night, Braves baserunner Ronald Acuña Jr. stared down Diamondbacks reliever Kevin Ginkel from third base. Ginkel stared back. Acuña danced halfway down the line, daring the pitcher to try to pick him off. Ginkel stepped off the mound and walked…

DURHAM — Expected to be ranked among the nation's top five teams with four starters returning, Duke basketball opens the season Nov. 6, and immediately faces stiff competition.

A group of surprise contenders has emerged in the first half of the season, looking to make a run to the playoffs.

The Arizona Cardinals' group comes in dead last.

Fans and sportsbooks alike need to be realistic about a few franchises’ expected win totals amid roster potential this upcoming season.

Draft reaction: Arizona Cardinals select Syracuse CB Garrett Williams in the third round

Not even Isaiah Simmons or Zaven Collins make the cut. Paris Johnson is their best future candidate.

PHOENIX — You could say the New York Mets charmed the Snakes this week in Phoenix, but the Arizona Diamondbacks probably found nothing charming about getting swept.

PFF has Conner 23rd in fantasy rankings out of 60 running backs.