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Good morning and welcome to The Warm Up! In today's edition, we’re covering a thrilling NFL opener where the Chiefs squeaked past the Ravens, plus the Reds keep their playoff dreams alive with a sweep over the Astros. In case you missed it, Alex Morgan steps away from soccer while USC celebrates Caleb Williams. We’ve also got a wild must-see moment from the Ravens' game, and our scouting report previews Team USA's push for gold in wheelchair basketball, let’s dive in.

Chiefs Edge Ravens in Wild Opener (4-minute read)

The NFL season kicked off in dramatic fashion as the Kansas City Chiefs squeaked by the Baltimore Ravens 27-20, thanks to a last-second incomplete pass from Lamar Jackson. Isaiah Likely thought he was the hero, but his toe barely touched out of bounds on a potential game-tying catch. Still, Likely had a night to remember, hauling in 9 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown. Jackson rushed for 122 yards and threw for 241. On the other side, Patrick Mahomes looked as sharp as ever with 291 passing yards, including a TD toss to rookie Xavier Worthy, who also rushed for a score in his NFL debut. The Chiefs start their quest for a threepeat with a win.

Reds Sweep Astros in Style (3-minute read)

The Cincinnati Reds made it a clean sweep over the Houston Astros with a 1-0 victory, thanks to Ty France’s solo homer and rookie Rhett Lowder’s stellar pitching. Lowder, in just his second MLB start, went 6 innings without allowing a run, continuing to impress with his poise against a powerhouse lineup. The Reds’ bullpen held firm, with Alexis Díaz closing it out for his 25th save. Houston’s struggles continued as their AL Central lead shrunk, and manager Joe Espada was ejected in frustration. Meanwh

Italian Delight in NYC (3-minute read)

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori clinched the US Open mixed doubles title, fending off Taylor Townsend and Donald Young 7-6(0), 7-5 in a tense final. Errani and Vavassori, the third-seeded Italian duo, became the first Italians to win the title since 1986. They held their composure through nail-biting moments, including a flawless tiebreak in the first set. For Young, this marked his final professional tournament, but for the Italians, it was a dream run—sealing their legacy in the Big Apple.

Liberty’s Star Power Shines (2-minute read)

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton made her return to the New York Liberty starting lineup, scoring 18 points to help her team edge the Seattle Storm 77-70. After recovering from knee surgery, Laney-Hamilton sparked a critical 12-0 run late in the game, backed by Sabrina Ionescu’s 17 points and Jonquel Jones’ 15. After a slow start, even Breanna Stewart found her groove with 13 points in the second half. New York is one step closer to clinching the top WNBA playoff seed.

🏆 USC retires Caleb Williams' No. 13, brings back Bush's No. 5

⚽ Alex Morgan retires from professional soccer

⛓️ ChiefsAholic gets 17 years for robberies

✍️ Memphis sends letter alleging major violations in men's hoops to NCAA

❌ Ravens TD on final play gets called out of bounds

🚀 Julian Alvarez rocket into the top corner for Argentina

👑 Cristiano Ronaldo scores 900 goals for club and country 

🎉 San Marino wins their first match in 20 years

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Eagles and Packers In Brazil (4-minute read)

The Eagles and Packers are taking their talents to Brazil for the NFL’s first game in South America, but Philly players aren’t exactly thrilled about the journey. The Eagles, still stung from last year’s late-season collapse, will have their hands full with a Packers team looking to build on their playoff momentum. Both teams have new coordinators and running backs, so expect some fireworks in the South American skies.

Mustangs Giddy-Up for BYU Showdown (3-minute read)

SMU looks to extend its nine-game home winning streak when they host BYU, but they’ll have to keep pace with a Cougars offense that racked up 527 yards last week. Preston Stone leads the Mustangs' charge, while 348-pound nose tackle Anthony Booker Jr. may get another highlight-reel touchdown after rumbling 16 yards for a score last week. BYU wide receivers Chase Roberts and JoJo Phillips are ready to spoil SMU’s party, but history favors the Mustangs at home—BYU hasn’t won on the road in five straight attempts.

USA Wheelchair Hoops Into Semis (3-minute read)

The USA women's wheelchair basketball team punched their ticket to the Paris 2024 Paralympics semifinals after a nail-biting 59-52 win over Great Britain. Despite letting a lead slip in the fourth, Becca Murray and 20-year-old phenom Ixhelt Gonzalez (16 points, 11 rebounds) stepped up to ice the game. Next, they’ll face China, with star Rose Hollermann cautioning her team to stay sharp against the disciplined and speedy Chinese squad. It’s a high-stakes showdown as the Americans eye a spot in the gold medal match.

The Chiefs kicked off their quest for a third straight Super Bowl title last night. How many teams have been in this position before?

👉️ Answer Below

Out of the nine teams that have won back-to-back Super Bowls, none have ever completed the three-peat.