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Good morning and welcome to The Warm Up! In today's edition, Florida State’s dramatic drop from the AP Top 25 leads the headlines in a wild week of college football. The Red Sox continued their downward spiral, while the Dodgers needed extra innings to outlast the Angels. Plus, don’t miss the latest from the world of tennis, NASCAR, and some must-see moments from the diamond, let’s dive in.

Flordia State Out In New AP Poll (3-minute read)

Florida State has plummeted out of the AP Top 25 after an 0-2 start, making them just the third preseason top-10 team to drop from the rankings so quickly since 1989. Georgia, meanwhile, reigns supreme at No. 1, while Ohio State, Texas, and Alabama round out the top four, giving the SEC three of the top four spots. FSU’s fall from grace is especially shocking given their status as defending ACC champs, with losses to Georgia Tech and Boston College as double-digit favorites shattering early-season expectations. Meanwhile, Miami and USC are climbing the ranks, with the Hurricanes up to No. 12 after a big win at The Swamp and the Trojans vaulting 10 spots to No. 13 after a dramatic victory over LSU. As the season progresses, all eyes are on the SEC’s dominance and Florida State’s potential redemption path.

Storm Block Out Sun (2-minute read)

The Connecticut Sun couldn't quite catch the Storm as they fell 71-64 to Seattle. Despite a stellar 26-point performance from DeWanna Bonner and Brionna Jones' 21 points, the Sun's shooting woes (44.2% on 2-pointers) and Seattle's balanced attack proved too much. The Storm, led by Skylar Diggins-Smith's 18 points, managed just 3-of-17 from beyond the arc but made up for it with efficient scoring inside. Now tied with the Minnesota Lynx for second in the WNBA standings, Connecticut looks to rebound against the Las Vegas Aces on Friday.

Red Sox Drop Fourth In A Row (2-minute read)

The Boston Red Sox are clinging to a .500 record after a dismal 7-2 loss to the Mets, marking their fourth straight defeat. The Sox set an unfortunate franchise record with their 38th game this season featuring 12 or more strikeouts, racking up 15 yesterday against New York. Boston's bats have gone cold, scoring just five runs in the last four games and failing to hit a home run. Despite the Royals and Twins floundering, Boston seems hasn’t stepped up (yet) to make a push for a wildcard spot.

Dodgers Lift Over Angeles In Extras (4-minute read)

The Dodgers finally turned up the heat in extra innings to secure a 6-2 win over the Angels in the first of the two-game Freeway Series. After a quiet night of 16 strikeouts, the Dodgers unleashed a four-run rally in the 10th inning, highlighted by Mookie Betts’ three-run homer. Betts, who was also part of an RBI exchange with Shohei Ohtani earlier, crushed his 15th home run of the season after Ohtani was intentionally walked. The Dodgers  have a 5.5 game lead in the NL West, with just 23 games left to play.

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🚀 Aryna Sabalenka powers past Zheng Qinwen to reach semifinals

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Fever Heating Up (3-minute read)

The Indiana Fever are on fire, riding a post-Olympic surge with six wins in their last seven games. Led by the dynamic backcourt duo of Kelsey Mitchell and rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, the Fever are now over .500 for the first time since 2019 and eyeing a playoff spot. Meanwhile, the struggling L.A. Sparks are clinging to the memory of their lone recent win against the league-leading Liberty.

Phillies and Jays Meet In Toronto (2-minute read)

It’s a power-hitting face-off as Bryce Harper’s Phillies take on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Both teams have been red-hot, with the Phillies posting a 7-3 record and the Blue Jays not far behind at 6-4. Expect a slugfest as these two go head-to-head.

Royals Big Week (3-minute read)

The Royals are gearing up for their most critical week since 2015, locked in a tight race for the AL Central title. With the Guardians and Twins both in town, Kansas City has a golden opportunity to turn their season around and make a serious push for the playoffs. The Guardians’ bullpen might be elite, but the Royals have already taken seven of ten games in the season series.

What are the only two sports to have been played on the moon?

👉️ Answer Below

Golf and javelin are the only sports that have been played on the moon, and they were both played by astronauts on the Apollo 14 mission in 1971.