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Cam Schlittler fans 12 as Yankees KO Red Sox, earn ALDS bid
NEW YORK -- Rookie Cam Schlittler struck out 12 in eight innings during a stellar postseason debut as the New York Yankees eliminated the Boston Red Sox with a 4-0 victory in Game 3 of the American League wild-card series on Thursday night.,The Yankees, who won the final two games of the best-of-thr...

Colts WR Michael Pittman (hamstring) lands on injury report
The Indianapolis Colts added wide receiver Michael Pittman to their Week 5 injury report Thursday with a hamstring issue.,Pittman was a limited participant in practice on Thursday ahead of Sunday's home game against the Las Vegas Raiders.,The sixth-year pro caught five passes for 41 yards and a touc...

Roger Goodell confirms NFL returning to Mexico City in 2026
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced the league will return to Mexico City in 2026, confirming the next game at Estadio Azteca, as the venue nears completion of its World Cup renovation.,"We'll be back in Mexico City next year, which we're thrilled about," the commissioner said at the Leaders in...

Stunning loss motivates Charlotte FC to right the ship vs. D.C. United
Charlotte FC will try to avoid a second straight loss to a struggling opponent when they visit D.C. United on Saturday in their final away match of the MLS regular season.,Charlotte (17-13-2, 53 points) already has qualified for its third consecutive postseason following a MLS record-tying nine-matc...

Penguins RW Bryan Rust (lower body) out at least 2 weeks
Veteran Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust, a longtime linemate of star center Sidney Crosby, is expected to miss the season opener next week.,Rust will be sidelined for a minimum of two weeks with a lower-body injury, the team announced Thursday. The Penguins open the regular season Tuesday ...

Caitlin Clark backs Napheesa Collier's WNBA criticisms
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark said Thursday that she supports fellow WNBA player Napheesa Collier ahead of upcoming labor negotiations and that league-wide, players are headed toward a moment they need "to capitalize on.",Clark claimed she was unaware of explosive comments Collier made earlier th...

Cam Ward, Titans eager to end winless start vs. Cardinals
The Tennessee Titans are one of three 0-4 teams in the NFL and have been outscored by a staggering 69 points.,Even rookie quarterback Cam Ward has been one of the team's many critics.,Ward and the Titans will take another swing at getting into the victory column when they face the Arizona Cardinals ...
Five Biggest Storylines to Watch in the 2025 NBA Preseason
The 2025 NBA preseason tips off with games abroad and five major storylines, from LeBron James’ future to Cooper Flagg’s debut with Dallas....

Washington Spirit offers ticket deals for furloughed workers
The NWSL's Washington Spirit have offered free and discounted tickets to furloughed federal employees for Sunday's match with the San Diego Wave on Sunday, Oct. 5.,The 200 tickets that were offered via voucher were quickly claimed on Wednesday as the federal government was shut down.,The club will a...

Guardians explode with five-run 8th to force Game 3
CLEVELAND -- Brayan Rocchio belted a go-ahead solo homer and Bo Naylor had a three-run shot as part of a five-run eighth inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 6-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of their American League wild-card series Wednesday afternoon.,The Central Division champion...

Bucs RB Bucky Irving (foot) on crutches, could miss Week 5
Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving was on crutches and wearing a walking boot on his left foot at Wednesday's practice. ,ESPN reported Irving has a foot sprain and his status is unclear for Sunday's visit to Seattle to play the Seahawks (3-1). ,Irving gained 165 yards from scrimmage, and had a 72-...

Braves manager Brian Snitker won't return in '26, moves to advisory role
Brian Snitker will not return as manager of the Atlanta Braves, transitioning to an adviser role in 2026 for his 50th season with the franchise.,Snitker will be inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame next season, the team said Wednesday.,Named manager about a month into the 2016 season to replace the...

Fever star Kelsey Mitchell leaves Game 5 due to cramping
Indiana Fever star guard Kelsey Mitchell left in the third quarter of Game 5 on Tuesday of her team's semifinal matchup against the host Las Vegas Aces after her leg gave out in a scary scene.,Mitchell, who was dealing with "a lot of lower-body cramping," was transported to a hospital to be administ...

Fever star Kelsey Mitchell (leg) leaves Game 5 vs. Aces
Indiana Fever star guard Kelsey Mitchell left in the third quarter of Game 5 on Tuesday of her team's semifinal matchup at the Las Vegas Aces after her leg gave out in a scary scene.,Mitchell was seen grabbing at her left knee during a Fever possession, and on their next trip up the floor, when an o...
Tarik Skubal Dominates Guardians With Career-High 14 Strikeouts in AL Wild Card Opener
Tarik Skubal struck out a career-high 14 batters as the Tigers edged the Guardians in Game 1, overshadowing Gavin Williams’ breakout playoff performance....

Thorns trade M Hina Sugita to Angel City
The Portland Thorns traded midfielder Hina Sugita to Angel City on Tuesday in exchange for defender M.A. Vignola and $600,000 in intraleague transfer funds.,Sugita, 28, had been with the Thorns since 2022 and racked up 13 goals and 14 assists in league play (82 appearances, 71 starts). She had three...

Pitt riding with QB Eli Holstein against Boston College
It appears that Eli Holstein will remain Pitt's starting quarterback Saturday when the Panthers host Boston College in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup.,Holstein was benched for Cole Gonzales in the fourth quarter of last week's 34-27 loss to Louisville. Holstein completed 14 of 26 passes for 22...

NYCFC sporting director David Lee jumps to Sporting KC
New York City FC sporting director David Lee is leaving the club to take over as president of soccer operations and general manager of Sporting Kansas City.,SKC announced Tuesday that Lee signed a seven-year contract lasting through 2032.,Lee had worked for NYCFC since 2014, moving up from director ...

Syracuse all-time leading scorer Lawrence Moten dies at 53
Lawrence Moten, the all-time leading scorer in Syracuse history, died on Tuesday, the school announced. He was 53.,A cause of death wasn't immediately divulged. Moten's daughter, Lawrencia, told Syracuse.com that her father died at his home in Washington, D.C.,Moten scored 2,334 points from 1991-95 ...

Dodgers C Will Smith to return from IL for wild-card series
All-Star catcher Will Smith will be activated from the injured list by the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in advance of Tuesday night's wild-card opener against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.,Smith, 30, has played just one game since Sept. 4 because of a right hand injury that finally was dia...