The interview that nearly ended the head-coaching dream of the Vikings’ Mike Zimmer; One reason the L.A. Rams are 3-1? They have the best player in the NFL.; That surprising Sam Bradford trade so far has produced the NFC’s two best teams; NFL Power Rankings — Week 5: Patriots slip, but not far … because Tom Brady is back; For MLB wild-card teams, road to World Series is longer but not impassable; End-zone sinkhole is just the latest issue to befall Purdue football; Andy Murray has a really creepy story about being stalked; College lacrosse game decided by rock, paper, scissors; UFC’s Josh Sammon reportedly fighting for his life after being found unconscious in apartment; Pat Riley ending Chris Bosh’s Heat career is a business decision, though probably not a financial one; Cowboys’ La’el Collin to have toe surgery, goes on injured reserve; Ex-WWE star Alberto Del Rio says he was repeatedly stabbed outside of a restaurant; Cam Newton sued for $270,000 after allegedly trashing a mansion; John Harbaugh says ‘we’re a family’ as Ravens fan remains in critical condition; Tom Brady is back in midseason form with his first comments after suspension; Giants already know how to beat Noah Syndergaard and the Mets; Jon Lester has a stronger case for Cy Young than Max Scherzer   National sports stories and blog updates   End-zone sinkhole is just the latest issue to befall Purdue football It's a new low for the Boilermakers. By Matt Bonesteel  •  Early Lead  •  Read more » Andy Murray has a really creepy story about being stalked It involves a woman who sneaked into his hotel room while he was sleeping. By Cindy Boren  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   The interview that nearly ended the head-coaching dream of the Vikings’ Mike Zimmer Zimmer has turned a team with key injuries into one of the NFL's few undefeated teams through Week 4. By Kent Babb  •  Read more »   College lacrosse game decided by rock, paper, scissors It's the only true way to settle ties, really. By Matt Bonesteel  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   UFC’s Josh Sammon reportedly fighting for his life after being found unconscious in apartment The 28-year-old middleweight's roommate Troy Kirkingburg was pronounced dead at the scene. By Marissa Payne  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   Pat Riley ending Chris Bosh’s Heat career is a business decision, though probably not a financial one The are bigger concerns than money at play here. By Thomas Johnson  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   Cowboys’ La’el Collin to have toe surgery, goes on injured reserve Most likely, the offensive lineman will be out the rest of the season. By Cindy Boren  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   Ex-WWE star Alberto Del Rio says he was repeatedly stabbed outside of a restaurant The Mexican pro wrestler ruffled feathers for missing a show over the weekend, but he says he had a good reason. By Marissa Payne  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   One reason the L.A. Rams are 3-1? They have the best player in the NFL. The secret to their success begins along their defensive line. By Mike Renner  •  Read more »   Cam Newton sued for $270,000 after allegedly trashing a mansion Rental company manager says Panthers quarterback reneged on promise not to throw parties at the house. By Matt Bonesteel  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   John Harbaugh says ‘we’re a family’ as Ravens fan remains in critical condition Fan remains unconscious after incident involving Oakland Raiders fans. By Cindy Boren  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   Tom Brady is back in midseason form with his first comments after suspension He's ready to just do his job and put those paparazzi photos behind him. (Get it?) By Cindy Boren  •  Early Lead  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   That surprising Sam Bradford trade so far has produced the NFC’s two best teams The Vikings, who traded for Bradford, and the Eagles, who then made Carson Wentz their starter at QB, are a combined 7-0. By Mark Maske  •  Read more »   NFL Power Rankings — Week 5: Patriots slip, but not far … because Tom Brady is back Unbeaten Vikings move up to second behind No. 1 Broncos. By Mark Maske  •  Read more »   For MLB wild-card teams, road to World Series is longer but not impassable This will be the fifth year of wild-card games. What we have learned: They matter. By Barry Svrluga  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   Redskins & NFL Roundup Recapping the week's NFL action. Sign Up »         Share Sports Break:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Sports. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071