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Good morning and welcome to The Warm Up! In today's edition, we head into USC's dramatic win over LSU, Georgia's commanding performance against Clemson, and Miami's statement victory. The weekend's top plays include Shohei Ohtani's stolen bases and a potential catch-of-the-year nominee from USC. Plus, don't miss the Scouting Report on tonight's Storm-Sun rematch, and test your sports knowledge with our Trivia challenge, let’s dive in.

Is USC Back? (4-minute read)

USC's nail-biting 27-20 win over LSU in Las Vegas was packed with drama, but the real star of the show was new defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn. In his debut, Lynn's defense stifled LSU’s offense, holding them to just 117 rushing yards and effectively neutralizing their top wideout, Kyren Lacy, in the second half. Safety Kamari Ramsey led the way with nine tackles, embodying the aggressive approach that’s been missing from USC’s defense in recent years. Meanwhile, quarterback Miller Moss put up 378 passing yards, spreading the ball to 10 different receivers. With tougher tests ahead, including matchups against Michigan, Penn State, and Notre Dame, USC will need to build on this momentum to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Georgia Rolls Clemson (5-minute read)

Three years ago, Clemson was the juggernaut, and Georgia was chasing glory. Fast forward to 2024, and the tables have turned. Georgia’s 34-3 shellacking of Clemson proves the Bulldogs are now the big dogs, winning 40 straight regular-season games and eyeing their third national title in four years. Meanwhile, Clemson is left licking its wounds, with Dabo Swinney owning up to the Tigers’ dismal 188-yard performance. While Georgia reloads with top-tier talent, including some handy transfer portal picks, Clemson’s reluctance to embrace the portal is raising eyebrows.

Hurricanes Blow Past Gators (3-minute read)

Miami sent a message to the entire ACC with a 41-17 win over Florida. Former Washington State QB Cam Ward lit up the Gators’ defense, throwing for 385 yards and three TDs, while Miami’s defense smothered Florida’s offense. The Gators' brief glimmer of hope—a 71-yard TD run—was quickly extinguished as Miami's D-line dominated the trenches. With the ACC’s heavyweights faltering, Miami is now the team to beat.

Scheffler Caps a Historic Season (2-minute read)

Scottie Scheffler’s 2024 season was one for the ages, capped off by a victory at the Tour Championship, where he held off a surging Collin Morikawa. Despite a shaky start on Sunday, where his seven-shot lead shrank to just two, Scheffler responded like a champ, rattling off three consecutive birdies to pull away and secure his seventh win of the season. Finishing at 30-under, Scheffler proved why he's been the dominant force in golf this year.

🌭 Joey Chestnut devours 83 hot dogs to beat Kobayashi 

❌ 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall on injured list after shooting

👀 Ja’Marr Chase still not practicing amid contract talks

◀️ Pac-12, Mountain West football don't reach deal for '25

🥷 Stolen bases No. 45 AND 46 for Shohei Ohtani

👀 USC with an early catch-of-the-year nominee

⏪ Georgia’s incredible pick off Clemson

🏆 7-straight Paralympic medals for USA Wheelchair Rugby

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Storm and Sun Battle Again (3-minute read)

The Seattle Storm and Connecticut Sun face off again, and if Sunday’s game was any indication, the Storm are in for a tough night. Brionna Jones dominated with 26 points, leading the Sun to victory despite Alyssa Thomas battling a leg injury. Seattle’s Jewell Loyd will need another efficient performance to keep her team afloat, but with the Sun favored and holding a stellar 24-8 record, the odds aren’t in Seattle’s favor.

Unfamiliar Foes In Queens (2-minute read)

The Red Sox and Mets are in the thick of the wild-card race, and Monday night's clash could have playoff implications. Boston, 3.5 games out, needs a strong finish, while the Mets are just two games behind the Braves. Luis Severino takes the mound for New York, hoping to maintain his solid home ERA, while Boston counters with Brayan Bello, who’s been lights out in the second half. With stars like Francisco Lindor and Ceddanne Rafaela in top form, this one's a must-watch.

Freeway Series: Angeles and Dodgers (3-minute read)

The Dodgers are on the road with a two-game series against the Angels in Anaheim. Shohei Ohtani returns to his old stomping grounds, adding some spice to the matchup. Both teams feature pitchers trying to salvage rough seasons, with Walker Buehler leading the charge for L.A. and Reid Detmers for the Angels.

Today in 1972, Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron earns his 6,135th total base to break Stan Musial’s MLB record. Who owns the total base record and how many bases did they record?

👉️ Answer Below

Hank Aaron has recorded the most bases in MLB with 6,856 bases, 645 more than second all-time, Albert Pujols.