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The Dodgers and Yankees are ready for the starriest World Series in decades

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees will play Major League Baseball’s starriest World Series in decades.
 
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With Kupp and Nacua back from injury, Stafford throws 4 TD passes in Rams’ 30-20 win over Vikings

 
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Darnold, O’Connell not blaming missed face mask call as reason why Vikings lost to Rams

 
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Sean McVay shuts down Cooper Kupp trade speculation after star WR returns for Rams’ win over Vikings

 
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USF men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43

 

New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of Heroes

Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered in ticker-tape as the Liberty celebrated winning the WNBA title in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan.
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2024 AP All-America team in women’s hoops is here

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NBA opens investigation into Joel Embiid’s playing status after 76ers star misses season opener

 
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It’s a pick-6 party for No. 19 Pitt as the Panthers use 3 defensive TDs to drill Syracuse 41-13

 
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Klay Thompson sets 3s record for Dallas debut in Mavs win after 13 seasons with Warriors

 
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Messi and Inter Miami will take on Atlanta United in an MLS Cup playoff opener

 
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Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch in the World Series, but that’s not slowing Ohtanimania

 

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NFL

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Struggling Chargers set to host reeling Saints

 

  1. The Broncos might be catching another break with the Panthers going back to their benched QB

  2. After ending skid, Seahawks hope to stay on upswing when they host Bills

  3. Steelers and Giants seem to be heading in opposite directions as New York travels to Pittsburgh

College Football

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Losing streak will end when USC hosts Rutgers in World Series nightcap

 

  1. Both No. 5 Texas and No. 25 Vanderbilt have big SEC stakes and more on line

  2. No. 20 Illinois uses No. 1 Oregon’s ranking as motivation heading into Saturday’s meeting

  3. Michigan hosts Michigan State on Saturday night with possible bowl bid at stake for 1st-year coaches

MLB

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Vesia, Rojas could be added to Dodgers’ World Series roster. Cortes set to be activated by Yankees

 

  1. Dodgers to honor Valenzuela with No. 34 uniform patch during World Series and 2025 season

  2. Braves hire Tim Hyers as hitting coach, replacing Kevin Seitzer

  3. Carlson is World Series umpire crew chief. Fletcher, Ripperger, Torres make Fall Classic debuts

WNBA

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New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of Heroes

 

  1. WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year, although the league has a few challenges ahead

  2. Washington Mystics part ways with coach Eric Thibault and GM Mike Thibault

  3. Diana Taurasi still mulling over decision to retire or play another year

NBA

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Edwards hits late free throws to lift the Timberwolves past the Kings, 117-115

 

  1. Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren lead Thunder to 102-87 win over Nuggets in season opener

  2. An extra point for the Warriors: NBA finds a missed free throw actually went in

  3. Nuggets honor Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo with video tribute, 55-second round of applause

NHL

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Foegele scores twice and Kings beat winless Sharks 3-2

 

  1. Nikolaj Ehlers scores OT goal to lift unbeaten Winnipeg to 4-3 win over Seattle

  2. Lightning owner Jeff Vinik sells majority stake in NHL team, but will remain in control for 3 years

  3. Blues beat Maple Leafs 5-1 in first meeting against former coach Craig Berube since his firing

SOCCER

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Mourinho gets red card as Fenerbahce holds Man United to 1-1 draw in Europa League

 

  1. Roberto Mancini out as coach of Saudi Arabia’s national team

  2. Rabiot could punish his detractors when Marseille faces PSG in French league

  3. Bologna-AC Milan soccer match postponed following extensive flooding

Auto Racing

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Sergio Perez admits he’s having a ‘terrible season,’ hopes to turn F1 fortunes around at home race

 

  1. Alonso ill ahead of 400th start. Will skip Thursday events to focus on remainder of Mexican GP

  2. NASCAR declares Bobby Allison the winner of a 1971 race, moving him into 4th on all-time wins list

  3. ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ star Frankie Muniz lands full-time NASCAR ride in 2025

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Katie Boulter advances to the Pan Pacific Open semifinals and will face Sofia Kenin

Katie Boulter has overcome a series of mediocre results on the WTA Tour’s Asian swing to advance to the Pan Pacific Open semifinals with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Bianca Andreescu.
 
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Maple Leafs bumble way to 5-1 loss in Berube’s first game against Blues since firing

Craig Berube ran a gauntlet of emotions Thursday morning. The Toronto Maple Leafs coach was poised to face the St.
 
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Pyotr Kochetkov makes 30 saves in Hurricanes’ 4-2 victory over Flames

Pyotr Kochetkov made 30 saves and assisted on Eric Robinson’s empty-netter, helping the Carolina Hurricanes beat Calgary 4-2 on Thursday night for the Flames’ first loss in regulation this season.
 
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Justus Annunen leads Avalanche to fourth straight win with 5-1 rout of Utah

Justus Annunen had 25 saves, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Utah Hockey Club 5-1 for their fourth straight win.
 

Colton Joseph’s 4 first-half TD passes propel Old Dominion to 47-19 victory over Georgia Southern

Freshman Colton Joseph threw four touchdown passes in the first half — two of them to Demariyon Houston — and Old Dominion rolled to a 47-19 victory over Georgia Southern.
 

Friday’s Time Schedule

Friday’s Time Schedule
 

Genesis Championship Par Scores

Thursday At Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea, Incheon, South Korea Purse: $4 million Yardage: 7,459; Par: 72 First Round Suspended Overnight
 
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Doncic scores 28, Thompson adds 22 in Dallas debut as Mavs top Spurs 120-109

Luka Doncic had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Klay Thompson scored 22 in his Dallas debut, and the Mavericks beat the San Antonio Spurs 120-109 in the opener for both teams.
 
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Patrick Kane’s late power-play goal lifts Red Wings to 5-3 win over Devils

Patrick Kane scored a go-ahead, power-play goal with 3:32 remaining and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to three games, beating the New Jersey Devils 5-3.
 
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Seguin and Duchene have a goal and 2 assists each and Stars down Bruins 5-2

Casey DeSmith made 25 saves, Tyler Seguin and Matt Duchene had a goal and two assists each and the Dallas Stars handed the Boston Bruins their third straight loss, 5-2.
 
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Bobrovsky wins 400th career game, Panthers beat Rangers 3-1 in Eastern Conference Finals rematch

Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves for his 400th career win as the Florida Panthers defeated the New York Rangers 3-1.
 

Alyssa Thompson scores 1st goal for U.S. women, who beat Iceland 3-1 in friendly

Alyssa Thompson scored her first goal for the United States, Jaedyn Shaw provided the go-ahead goal in the 85th minute, and the Americans beat Iceland 3-1 in an exhibition.
 
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Matt Boldy breaks 3rd-period tie, Wild top Lightning 4-2 to remain unbeaten in regulation

Matt Boldy broke a tie 54 seconds into the third period, and the Minnesota Wild remained unbeaten in regulation, topping the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Thursday night.
 
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Tatum, Brown help Celtics rout Wizards 122-102 in first road game

Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 122-102 victory over the Washington Wizards.
 
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Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer signs multi-year extension

The Seattle Sounders have signed coach Brian Schmetzer to a multi-year contract extension. Terms of the extension announced Thursday were not released.
 
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Eddie Jones’ Japan plan to be tested in All Blacks showdown

Eddie Jones’ project to rebuild Japan rugby in his image will come under increased international scrutiny when the Brave Blossoms play the All Blacks in a one-off test in Yokohama.
 
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Pacers center James Wiseman has torn left Achilles tendon after brief season debut

Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman tore his left Achilles tendon in the season opener. Wiseman was playing in his first game with the Pacers when he was hurt in the first quarter of their 115-109 victory at Detroit.
 
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David Warner’s leadership ban has been lifted by Cricket Australia

David Warner’s lifetime captaincy and leadership ban has been lifted by Cricket Australia, a move which could see the retired test player captain the Sydney Thunder in the Twenty20 Big Bash league this season.
 

NFL Injury Report

NFL Injury Report

By The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT: Player will not play; DOUBTFUL: Player is unlikely to play; QUESTIONABLE: Player is not certain to play; DNP: did not practice; LIMITED: limited participation; FULL: Full participation):
 
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Browns sue city of Cleveland over ‘Modell Law’ designed to prevent their move to suburbs

The Browns’ back-and-forth battle with Cleveland over a planned move into a new suburban stadium has gone to court.
 
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Cowboys and the 49ers both look to rebound following tough losses

The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers entered the season as top contenders in the NFC following three straight double-digit win seasons and playoff appearances for both franchises.
 

NFL Inactive Report

NFL Inactive Report
 
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Giants coach Brian Daboll would like to build consistent success as the Steelers have enjoyed

New York Giants coach Brian Daboll knows how many times he has faced the Pittsburgh Steelers in his coaching career.
 
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Penguins send struggling goalie Tristan Jarry back to Pittsburgh to get in individual work

The Pittsburgh Penguins have sent struggling goaltender Tristan Jarry back to Pittsburgh so he can get in some individual work in hopes of breaking out of an early-season funk.
 
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Chiefs hope to continue to feel at home when facing the Raiders in Las Vegas

The Kansas City Chiefs made themselves at home when they were in Las Vegas in February for the Super Bowl.
 
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Bucs to give young receivers a chance to shine in battle with Falcons for first place in NFC South

With first place on the line in the NFC South, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking for some young players to grow up fast against the Atlanta Falcons.
 
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Joe Burrow and the Bengals can get to .500 with a win over the Eagles

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals dropped their first three games but have won three out of the past four.
 
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Shelton and Rune advance but Auger-Aliassime loses at Swiss Indoors

Felix Auger-Aliassime’s bid for a third consecutive Swiss Indoors title ended when he lost to big-serving Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-1, 7-6 (6).
 
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Lamar Jackson and high-scoring Ravens hit road for matchup against Browns now without Deshaun Watson

The Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns have a shared history and the similar address in the AFC North. Right now, that’s about all they have in common.
 
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Lions looking to avoid letdown against Titans after beating Vikings and before playing Packers

The Detroit Lions could be set up for a potential letdown. The surging Lions host the rebuilding Tennessee Titans on Sunday, coming off an emotionally charged win at Minnesota that moved them into a first-place tie in the NFC North.