In a win for "street-style" football, Ousmane Dembélé has won the Ballon d'Or, beating out 18-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal and Vitinha. Dembélé led PSG to a historic treble, including a Champions League title, while Yamal became the youngest to ever reach the podium. Their victory is a testament to the enduring appeal of audacious, creative players in an era of systems-focused football.

The San Francisco 49ers are playing it safe with quarterback Brock Purdy, who has been ruled "highly unlikely" to start in Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. The reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year is dealing with toe and shoulder injuries, paving the way for Mac Jones to get the start. This move underscores the team's long-term strategy of protecting their franchise quarterback for a deep postseason run.

In an unbelievable turnaround, the Cleveland Guardians have gone from being 15.5 games out of first place to a legitimate postseason contender. Fueled by a seven-game winning streak and a massive sweep of the division-leading Detroit Tigers, the team is now just 3.5 games back. This incredible run, highlighted by clutch performances from players like José Ramírez and Tanner Bibee, has given the city of Cleveland a new reason to believe in October baseball.