Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and take 3-0 lead in NLCS with 6-2 win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hit back-to-back homers off Blake Snell in the seventh inning to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. The win gave the Brewers a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Dodgers had just taken a 2-1 lead in the sixth before the Brewers' comeback. The loss puts the two-time defending World Series champions on the brink of elimination. Game 4 is Thursday at Dodger Stadium. The Brewers extended their lead with additional runs in the eighth and ninth. The Dodgers have struggled offensively, with no home runs in the series.
Rams lineman Alaric Jackson has suspension reduced to 1 game for punching Bills' Chubb
Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson to had his two-game suspension for punching a member of the Buffalo Bills reduced to one game on Wednesday after appealing the initial ruling. Hearing officer Derrick Brooks, jointly appointed by the NFL and the NFLPA, reduced the suspension. Jackson was disciplined without pay for striking Buffalo linebacker Bradley Chubb in the face after their teams’ overtime game Monday night. He will not play in the Rams’ game against Arizona on Sunday, but now will be eligible for the Oct. 25 meeting at Las Vegas. David Quessenberry will be the Rams’ starting left tackle against the Cardinals.
Rays and Guardians to play ALCS Game 3 in afternoon to beat rain. NLCS game also moved up
CLEVELAND (AP) — Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians has been changed to a 1 p.m. start because of the threat of rain Thursday night. Major League Baseball moved up the start time in Cleveland five hours to keep the series on schedule. MLB also moved up the start of Game 4 of the NL Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers an hour for broadcast purposes. The best-of-seven ALCS is even at 1-all after the Rays’ 3-1 victory Tuesday night. Griffin Jax is scheduled to start Game 3 for Tampa Bay against Guardians ace Gavin Williams.
Angel Reese caps tumultuous journey, takes center stage with the Dream in the WNBA Finals
Angel Reese is the biggest star left on the WNBA’s brightest stage as she gets her first chance at winning a pro championship. It's been a tumultuous journey but coming to Atlanta this season has been the perfect move for the three-time All-Star. She has done so much this year to silence many of her critics. Leading the Dream to a title would quiet the rest of them when the best-of-seven series against the Golden State Valkyries begins Saturday in California. Reese is the first player from the heralded 2024 draft class that saw Caitlin Clark go No. 1 to reach the finals as a starter.
PSG piles more woe on scandal-hit Man City in Champions League, Real Madrid leaves it late in Rome
Paris Saint-Germain piled more misery upon scandal-hit Manchester City with a 4-2 win while Real Madrid struck three late goals to defeat Roma 4-3 in the Champions League. PSG, the two-time defending champion, produced an impervious first-half performance with three goals first-half goals to leave the home fans including former City coach Pep Guardiola stunned at the break. Antonio Rüdiger was Real Madrid’s unlikely hero with a last-minute winner at Roma. Madrid substitutes Carlos Espí and Endrick scored within three minutes from the 85th to tie the game, then Rüdiger got the winner from close range after a corner. Bradley Barcola scored a hat trick and Liverpool coasted to a 6-3 win at Austria’s LASK.
SEC’s Greg Sankey warns of conference-only rules if Congress fails on college sports
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey says the league is considering its own rules for college sports if Congress doesn't establish national standards. Speaking at SEC basketball media days, Sankey emphasized the need for federal help but noted the conference might take a more active role if Congress falls short. Last month, the Senate passed a bill to regulate college sports, addressing athlete payments and transfers. Sankey also discussed expanding the College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams, showing more openness to the idea. He addressed the issue of professional athletes returning to college, restating the SEC's stance against it.
Shohei Ohtani at No. 6, a lone single, and the Dodgers staring at elimination
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani singled after being dropped to sixth in the order for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers lost 6-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, leaving them trailing 3-0 and on the brink of elimination. It's the lowest Ohtani has hit since joining the Dodgers three years ago. Manager Dave Roberts wanted to alternate hitters against Milwaukee's left-handed starter. Ohtani has been struggling with injuries and is hitting .182 over seven postseason games. He hasn’t homered since August.
4 arrested in the shooting of San Francisco 49ers player Keion White at a Super Bowl party
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Four men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White at a nightclub in February. The shooting occurred Feb. 9 at the Dahlia nightclub where White was hosting a private Super Bowl party. San Francisco Police Chief Derrick Lew says authorities arrested the men last week with the help of law enforcement agencies in various cities. Two of the men will appear in court Wednesday and face various firearm charges. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins says prosecutors will seek no bail for one man due to the public safety risk they say he poses.
The Phillies are keeping Don Mattingly as manager on a 2-year deal
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies are keeping Don Mattingly as manager on a two-year contract. Mattingly led the Phillies to a 79-55 record and a spot in the playoffs after he replaced the fired Rob Thomson in late April. The Phillies lost in three games to the Atlanta Braves in the NL Wild Card Series. The Phillies were 9-19 when they fired Thomson in April after he led the Phillies to four straight playoff appearances, including the 2022 World Series, and consecutive NL East titles.
Houston Astros do not renew Joe Espada’s contract, part ways with their manager
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros have parted ways with manager Joe Espada after deciding not to renew his expiring contract. The team announced the decision Wednesday while also moving on from several members of his coaching staff. His contract is set to expire at the end of this month. Team owner Jim Crane says “we are thankful for Joe’s hard work, his passion for the game, and for his commitment to the Houston Astros.” The move comes after the Astros won the AL West with an 81-81 record and become the first team in Major League Baseball history to reach the postseason without a winning record.
