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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...

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels practices, plans to return vs. Chargers
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been medically cleared from his knee injury, practiced Wednesday and deemed himself ready to return for the Week 5 game Sunday at the Los Angeles Chargers.,"I plan on being out there on Sunday," Daniels said. "Obviously, as a competitor you want t...

49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe) ruled out vs. Rams
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Thursday night's showdown against the host Los Angeles Rams due to his turf toe injury.,Purdy missed practice Wednesday for the third straight day.,This will mark Purdy's third absence in four games due to the injury. He was initially hurt during...

Guardians explode in 8th inning to force Game 3 vs. Tigers
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...

Mariners optimistic P Bryan Woo (pec) will be on ALDS roster
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo is set to throw off a mound Thursday for the first time since leaving the team's Sept. 19 game at Houston with mild inflammation in his right pectoral muscle.,Mariners manager Dan Wilson told reporters during a Wednesday media session that he's optimistic ...

QB Lamar Jackson among several Ravens missing from practice
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was not spotted in the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday.,That's perhaps to be expected in the wake of a Baltimore Sun report that said the two-time NFL MVP will not play in Week 5 and could face a longer absence because of a hamstring inju...

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels cleared to practice
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been medically cleared from his knee injury and will be a full participant in practice on Wednesday, head coach Dan Quinn announced.,Daniels has missed the team's last two games since sustaining a sprained left knee in the fourth quarter of Washin...

Report: Maple Leafs top NHL team valuations at $4.25B
An NHL franchise now is valued at an average of $2.1 billion, with the Toronto Maple Leafs worth double that, according to research compiled by Sportico.,The Leafs, for the fifth straight year, top the NHL team valuation list, now carrying a $4.25 billion valuation. They are followed by the New York...

Cardinals placing RB Trey Benson (knee) on IR
The Arizona Cardinals are placing running back Trey Benson on injured reserve with a knee injury, head coach Jonathan Gannon announced Wednesday.,While the move requires a player to sit out a minimum of four games, ESPN reported that Benson underwent arthroscopic surgery on his meniscus and is expec...

Avalanche D Erik Johnson retires after 17 seasons
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson announced his retirement on Wednesday after 17 NHL seasons.,The No. 1 overall pick in the 2006 NHL Draft by St. Louis, Johnson won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022.,Johnson, 37, recorded 348 points (95 goals, 253 assists) and 555 penalty minutes in 1,023...

Oilers acquire G Connor Ingram from Mammoth
The Edmonton Oilers acquired goaltender Connor Ingram from the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday in exchange for future considerations.,Per the Oilers, the Mammoth will retain $800,000 of Ingram's $1.95 million cap hit. He is in the last season of a three-year, $5.85 million contract and can become an unres...

3-time All-Pro LB Shaquille Leonard to retire with Colts
Three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard officially will retire from the NFL this weekend.,The Indianapolis Colts announced Wednesday that Leonard will call it a career at halftime of their home game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. He will hold a press conference that morning at Luca...

Bill Schmidt out as Rockies GM after 119-loss season
Bill Schmidt stepped down as general manager of the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday following a majors-worst 43-119 season.,It was the third consecutive 100-loss campaign for team -- the first three for a franchise that was founded in 1993. Schmidt, 66, became interim general manager on May 3, 2021 be...
MLB 2025 Wild Card Playoff Game 1 Biggest Takeaways
From the Los Angeles Dodgers to the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Cleveland Guardians, these are our biggest takeaways from Game 1s across baseball on Tuesday,...

Solheim Cup dates set for 2028 at Valhalla
The 2028 Solheim Cup will take place from Sept. 8-10 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, the LPGA announced on Wednesday.,The 21st edition of the international team competition will be held for the first time at the Kentucky venue.,"As we look to September 2028, we are so excited to work with the t...

Gael Monfils retiring after '26 season: 'Completely at peace'
Gael Monfils will retire after the 2026 season, ending a two-decade career as one of the most popular and entertaining players on the ATP Tour.,The 39-year-old Frenchman has won 13 singles titles and earned more than $24 million in prize money since his 2004 debut. His best finishes at Grand Slam ev...
MLB Wild Card Game 2 Predictions: Tigers vs. Guardians, Padres vs. Cubs
Game 2 of the MLB Playoffs will take place around baseball today. These are our best bets for Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians and San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs...

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...

Dodgers fret over bullpen woes entering Game 2 vs. Reds
LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers showed plenty of familiar traits while opening their title defense on Tuesday, and it was not necessarily a good thing.,The Dodgers will head into Game 2 of their National League wild-card series against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday with a chance to advance...

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...