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The Phillies earn a playoff berth, the Guardians get to the verge of clinching a division title, the Orioles and Astros each take steps toward the postseason, Joel Embiid gets a new contract from the 76ers, George Kittle is in danger of missing the 49ers game against the Rams, Illinois needs overtime but opens Big ten play with a road win over Nebraska, and a top cornerback prospect will miss the season due to injury. Correspondent Steve Carney reports.