Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-4 comeback win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. The victory sends the Brewers to their first World Series since 1982. David Hamilton added a solo shot in the ninth. Shohei Ohtani's early home run helped put the Dodgers ahead 4-0, but the Brewers rallied to complete a four-game sweep of the two-time defending World Series champions. Milwaukee's bullpen shut down multiple late threats. The Brewers lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in their only other World Series appearance when Milwaukee played in the American League.
Halpin’s go-ahead homer flips Game 3 as Guardians beat Rays 3-2 for 2-1 AL Championship Series lead
CLEVELAND (AP) — Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run homer, Gavin Williams struck out nine over five innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Championship Series. Game 4 in the best-of-seven matchup is scheduled for Friday, though rain is forecast. José Ramírez had two hits and Nathaniel Lowe added an RBI for the Guardians, who have won five of their last six playoff games since trailing the Chicago White Sox 2-0 in their AL Division Series. Williams allowed two runs in five innings with one walk.
Broncos beat the Seahawks 17-14 in OT on Ja'Quan McMillian's pick, Wil Lutz's 53-yarder
DENVER (AP) — Ja’Quan McMillian intercepted Sam Darnold’s pass in overtime and Wil Lutz kicked a 53-yard field goal that gave the Denver Broncos a 17-14 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. The Broncos emerged from a tough six-week season-opening stretch with a 4-2 record despite an injury-riddled roster and a shaky offense, and the Seahawks lost for the second time in five days to fall to 3-3. They also matched their loss total from last season, when they won their second Super Bowl title. Darnold threw for 278 yards with two picks. That was better than Bo Nix, who threw for just 107 yards.
Jalen Hurts sidelined by a blood clot, the latest bad news in a rough season for the Eagles
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina because of a superficial blood clot. Hurts was injured two weeks ago against the Los Angeles Rams when he took a cleat to his calf. He traveled with the team to London for their game against Jacksonville and was cleared to play against the Jaguars. Hurts received treatment Monday and Tuesday this week when he returned to Philadelphia and was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. An ultrasound on Wednesday revealed movement in the clot. The Eagles said they would determine the appropriate course of treatment.
Shohei Ohtani back in the leadoff spot and launches a 3-run homer for the Dodgers in NLCS Game 4
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has hit a three-run homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. Ohtani's 428-foot drive off former teammate Dustin May gave the Dodgers a 4-0 lead in the second inning. It was their first homer of the series and his first since Aug. 18. With his team facing elimination, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts restored Ohtani to the top of the batting order Thursday. The Dodgers came in trailing the Brewers 3-0 in the best-of-seven series and need four straight wins to reach the World Series for the third straight year. Roberts shuffled the entire lineup after Wednesday's 6-2 loss.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs sues to have evidence in his battery case permanently sealed
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has filed a lawsuit in an attempt to have evidence in his battery case permanently sealed. Jacobs filed the lawsuit against the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department in Brown County Circuit Court. Jacobs pleaded no contest last month to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from a May altercation with his then-girlfriend. The criminal complaint against him noted that a surveillance video from the camera system in their garage corroborated the woman’s statement.
NBA season to begin with 6 coaches in new places, including 3 first-time sideline bosses
Dusty May is set to start as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. He has already experienced big games in NBA arenas, thanks to his success at the college level with Florida Atlantic and Michigan. May believes he's ready for the NBA challenge, focusing entirely on the game once it starts. He's one of three first-time NBA coaches this season, alongside Orlando's Sean Sweeney and Portland's Micah Nori. Other teams also have new coaches, like Taylor Jenkins in Milwaukee, Tiago Splitter in Chicago and Jamahl Mosley in New Orleans.
Jon Rahm will be free to leave LIV and pursue other opportunities under separation agreement
Jon Rahm officially can leave LIV Golf and possibly pursue a return to the PGA Tour. That's according to a separation agreement filed in federal bankruptcy court in New Jersey. The filing comes a week after Rahm’s attorney told the court his client would not play the LIV tour in 2027. Rahm is now free to join any tour and contract with any sponsor. The Spaniard also was granted his name, image and likeness rights. Court files show LIV owes Rahm $7.5 million but there was no mention of monetary compensation in the agreement.
Brady Tkachuk becomes 3rd Florida player with back-to-back hat tricks
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brady Tkachuk has given Florida a thrilling overtime win against the Vancouver Canucks. He scored his second consecutive hat trick, joining a select group of Panthers players with back-to-back three-goal games. Tkachuk's performance helped Florida secure a 3-2 comeback victory Thursday night. He's now the first in his family to score six goals in two games, surpassing his father, Keith Tkachuk, and brother, Matthew Tkachuk. Brady joined the Panthers this offseason in a trade from Ottawa. Despite a slow start, he's quickly making a significant impact on the team.
At showdown FIFA meeting, Infantino apologizes for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappy
ZURICH (AP) — Gianni Infantino has given an apology to his toughest critics at a showdown meeting in Zurich but no new details or documents on FIFA issues that most concern them. No documents about the $4.2 billion World Cup sell-off plan he launched and dropped in July. No details about the Folarin Balogun red-card case at the World Cup or how U.S. President Donald Trump intervened. FIFA vice president from England Debbie Hewitt says Infantino must answer questions or "he is not fit to be the FIFA president.” FIFA will review the future of the peace prize it created to give to Trump last December.
