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Weekend Sports Wrapup: Ravens Win in Rio, Playoff Fields Take Shape

A last-second NFL finish, the end of baseball’s regular season, the opening of the WNBA playoffs and movement in college football’s rankings highlighted the final weekend of September.

Ravens Win a Thriller in Rio

Tyler Loop kicked a 56-yard field goal as time expired to give the Baltimore Ravens a 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Lamar Jackson connected with Zay Flowers for 27 yards with one second remaining to set up the winning kick. Derrick Henry rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns, while Flowers led Baltimore with five catches for 84 yards. The win improved the Ravens to 2-1.

Baseball’s Postseason Field Is Set

Major League Baseball’s 162-game regular season ended Sunday with the final two postseason spots decided. Philadelphia beat Tampa Bay 7-3 to claim the final National League Wild Card berth, while Houston secured the American League West after Texas lost 6-4 to Minnesota. The Wild Card round begins this week, with Houston hosting the White Sox and the Yankees hosting Boston in the American League.

WNBA Playoffs Get Underway

The WNBA playoffs opened Sunday with all eight postseason teams in action. Breanna Stewart scored 34 points as the New York Liberty defeated Minnesota 91-75, while A’ja Wilson had 38 points and 16 rebounds in Las Vegas’ 102-85 victory over Indiana. Rhyne Howard scored 26 points and Angel Reese added 13 points and 12 rebounds as Atlanta beat Washington 92-77.

Florida Makes a Big Jump in College Football Poll

Florida made the biggest move in the new AP Top 25, climbing 13 spots from No. 21 to No. 8 after a 52-28 victory over previously fourth-ranked Mississippi. Texas remained No. 1 after winning 20-17 at Tennessee, followed by Georgia and Notre Dame. Penn State dropped out of the Top 25 following the weekend’s games.

Sources: Baltimore Ravens, MLB, WNBA coverage, and The Associated Press.

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