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"Jackson vs. Mahomes: The Heavyweight AFC Championship Showdown"

Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes are set to face off in a historic playoff matchup, marking the first time in NFL history that two MVP quarterbacks under 30 will meet in the postseason. Jackson sees the showdown as a "heavyweight fight," acknowledging Mahomes as a great quarterback and Hall of Famer. Both quarterbacks have had success against each other's teams in previous matchups, but with new seasons and different circumstances, Sunday's game at M&T Bank Stadium promises to be a thrilling encounter.

via BaltimoreRavens.com|

#historic-matchup #lamar-jackson #nfl

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Texas vs. Nebraska: A Clash for the 2023 DI Women's Volleyball Championship

The DI women's volleyball national championship will feature a historic matchup between Nebraska and Texas, with six intriguing storylines to watch. Nebraska aims to extend their perfect national championship record over Texas, while Texas seeks a two-peat. Madisen Skinner, a junior hitter for Texas, is on a rare quest for her third national title, having played for two different schools. The starting lineups of both teams have significant age gaps, with Nebraska relying on new talent and Texas showcasing vetted talent. Keonilei Akana, a defensive specialist, will face her former team as she plays for Texas against Nebraska. Texas has a chance to become the first national champion in eight years to not complete a first-round sweep. Additionally, record-breaking crowds are expected for the championship match, with the potential to surpass the indoor women's college volleyball attendance record.

via NCAA.com|

#di-womens-volleyball #historic-matchup #national-championship

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Record-Breaking Dodgers vs. Giants Game Makes MLB History for Asian-American Managers"

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and acting San Francisco Giants skipper Kai Correa made history as the first managers of Asian descent to face each other in any of the four major U.S. sports. The Dodgers defeated the Giants 6-2, with Freddie Freeman hitting his 59th double of the season and J.D. Martinez hitting a three-run homer. The Giants fired manager Gabe Kapler earlier in the day. Roberts and Correa exchanged lineup cards and expressed mutual respect for each other's achievements as Asian American managers.

via ESPN|

#asian-american-managers #dodgers #giants