The MLB playoffs provided excitement with the new format. The Padres, Phillies, Guardians and Mariners advanced.

The Bills were impressive in blowing out the Steelers. The Giants, Cowboys and Eagles all won in the surprising NFC East.

I was impressed with Tennessee winning big at LSU. A salute to Notre Dame for winning over BYU.

Aaron Judge tied Roger Maris for the AL home run record with his 61st home run. The Mariners made the playoffs for the first time since 2001.

The Kansas City Chiefs beat TOM BRADY and the Bucs. The Eagles are the only unbeaten team left in the NFL, beating Jacksonville. The Steelers were upset by the Jets.

College football saw more coaching changes as Karl Dorrell was fired by Colorado and Wisconsin axed Paul Chryst. Five schools have made changes in the last month.

Led by Breanna Stewart, Aja Wilson, Kelsey Plum and Jewel Lloyd, the USA blew out China to win the Women’s World Cup basketball tournament in Australia.

It was a great week in sports.

Albert Pujols hit his 700th HR, joining Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth in that select 700+ group.

We saw Roger Federer finish his illustrious career. He teamed with Rafael Nadal but lost in an emotional Laver Cup match.

Kansa football moved to 4-0 for the first time since 2009with a win over Duke. Tennessee knocked off Florida. OHIO STATE blew out Wisconsin. USC edged Oregon State 17-14. There were shockers as Oklahoma was stunned at home by Kansas State and Miami-Florida lost to Middle Tennessee State.

The Dolphins moved to 3-0 with a win over the Bills. The Packers edged the Bucs and the Colts upset the Chiefs.

Many of the favorites rolled in college football. Alabama, Georgia and OHIO STATE rolled convincingly. There were a few surprises as Northwestern lost to Southern Illinois and Arizona State fell to Eastern Michigan.

The Dodgers rolled to 100 wins in game 144. Dave Roberts’ team continues to impress.

In the NFL, Tua Tagovailoa threw six touchdowns as the Dolphins rallied from a 35-14 deficit to win at Baltimore. The Jets scored two TDs in the final two minutes to stun the Browns. The Chiefs edged the Chargers. Trey Lance suffered an injury for the Niners.

What a weekend in sports.

College football saw several major upsets. Appalachian State stunned Texas A&M. Marshall beat Notre Dame. Washington State won at Wisconsin. Georgia Southern shocked Nebraska, a loss which led to Scott Frost’s firing.

The US Open crowned its champions. Iga Swiatek beat Ons Jabeur to win the women’s singles. Carlos Alcaraz had a great run, beating Maran Cilic, Jannek Sinner, Frances Tiafoe and Caspar Ruud to win the men’s crown.

The NFL got under way. The Bills blew out the defending Super Bowl champion Rams. Patrick Mahomes threw for 360 yards and five TDs in a win over Arizona. The Giants rallied from a 13-0 deficit to shock the Titans.