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Yes, it really is that hot. Downtown Los Angeles hit 104 on Monday, breaking the Oct. 5 record of 101 and marking a fourth straight day at 100 or higher. The National Weather Service says no October on record has produced a hot-streak that long, and forecasters expect it to run a few days more.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant, Oklahoma on October 1. See all topics

Instead of ignoring the shots, ESPN fired back with a rare public statement to Awful Announcing—leading Le Batard to double down. Dan dissects the entire feud, calling out the massive holes in Le Batard’s narrative and exposing what’s really driving the conflict.

NJ.com | Bob Klapisch ($): Gerrit Cole has been stung by the largest home run bug I’ve seen in a while, seven long balls over two starts against the Padres and Mets. The Yankees have lost both of those games, unsurprising when your starter spots his opponent that many runs. The presumptive #3 in a…