The Washington Nationals won the East title in 2012.

As demoralizing as today's loss was to the Giants, they are, remarkably, not out of the playoff chase or even the race for the East title.

In the afternoon, the Dolphins had put themselves in position to win the East title by defeating the Patriots in overtime.

N.E.C. in 1939 won the first East title and fought for the Dutch title with the other four district champions.

The Phillies and Expos, the teams that battled for the East title last season, won't have that race to themselves, this time.

If the Giants cannot beat Oakland and are unable to secure the East title, perhaps the Ravens could help them again, this time with advice.

The victory was the first ever Big East title for the Mountaineers.

Two victories plus a Buffalo loss would give Miami the East title.

In 1993, against the Cowboys at Giants Stadium, the East title and the home field throughout the playoffs was the prizes.

The Yankees will capture the East title for the seventh consecutive year if they win one more game or Boston (95-63) loses one.