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Good morning and welcome to The Warm Up! As the superconference era dawns, Georgia sits atop the AP Top 25 preseason college football poll, setting the stage for an electrifying season. Meanwhile, MLB action heats up with the Dodgers and Red Sox finding their form just in time, while the Yankees stumble in a tough loss. Here's everything you need to know from the world of sports today.

Georgia Takes Top Spot as Superconference Era Begins (3-minute read)

This is the last week without college football until January. For the second consecutive year, Georgia reigns supreme in the AP Top 25 preseason college football poll, leading the pack as the superconference era kicks off. The Bulldogs secured 46 first-place votes, outpacing No. 2 Ohio State, while Oregon and Texas round out the top four. With the SEC and Big Ten dominating the top 10 and realignment shrinking the Power Five to the Power Four, this season’s rankings reflect a new landscape in college football, where just four conferences now hold all the power.

Dodgers’ Duo Delivers (3-minute read)

Mookie Betts made a triumphant return from injury, homering and driving in three runs to power the Dodgers to a 5-2 victory over the Brewers. Clayton Kershaw, back in form, notched his first win of the season, striking out six and allowing just one run over 5 2/3 innings. Shohei Ohtani added to the show, blasting his 36th homer of the year. With this win, the Dodgers are now tied for the best record in the majors, proving they’re hitting their stride just in time.

Red Sox Snap Streak in Dramatic Fashion (3-minute read)

The Red Sox finally broke their four-game losing streak with a thrilling 5-4 extra-innings win over the Rangers. Brayan Bello was stellar on the mound, allowing just one run over six innings while the Sox offense capitalized on Rangers' pitching throwing for eight walks. In the 10th inning, Emmanuel Valdez nearly walked it off with a ground-rule double, but it was Rob Refsnyder’s clutch single with the bases loaded that sealed the game for Boston. The Sox will look to keep the momentum going as they face Texas again tomorrow night at Fenway.

🔄 Haason Reddick requests trade from Jets, team has no plans to move him

◀️ Teams inquire about acquiring Patriots LB Matthew Judon

⚽️ Kevin Durant becomes minority owner of French club Paris Saint-Germain

🔥 Red Sox walk off the Rangers in the 10th

🚀 The White Sox go up eight runs over Yankees

💪 Guardians walk-off single against the Cubs

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Guardians Grind Out Victory Over Cubs (2-minute read)

The Guardians held off the Cubs' late surge to secure a 9-8 win, with Emmanuel Clase earning his league-leading 36th save. José Ramirez’s clutch double in the eighth set up Josh Naylor’s game-winning RBI, helping Cleveland notch their third consecutive win and keep their playoff hopes alive. Action resumes today at 6:40 PM ET.

Yankees Hit Rock Bottom (3-minute read)

In a stunning 12-2 loss to the White Sox, the Yankees floundered with a 2-for-18 performance with runners in scoring position. Despite loading the bases multiple times, New York couldn’t capitalize. After the game, further speculation around manager Aaron Boone’s job sparked debate.

Toronto Blue Jays and Angeles Clash (2-minute read)

The Blue Jays and Angels face off in a three-game series for the first time this season with Toronto winning the first game 4-2. Toronto has a 6-8 record over their last 14 games while the Angels have been inconsistent at home, going 3-7 in their previous 10 games at Angel Stadium.

On this day in 2016, Usain Bolt sprinted to victory in the 100m at the Rio Olympics. How many times did Bolt win this event at the Olympics?

👉️ Answer Below

Usain Bolt won the 100m at the Olympics a record three times—in 2008, 2012, and 2016. His fastest time was set in London, where he clocked in at 9.63 seconds.