Brewers' Aaron Ashby breaks postseason scoreless relief record as World Series Game 4 goes to extras
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby broke Andrew Miller’s record for scoreless innings by a reliever in one postseason with a 1-2-3 ninth in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday night. Ashby followed with a perfect 10th, retired the first batter in the bottom of the 11th and left the game not having alllowed a run in 18 innings in nine postseason appearances. Milwaukee was tied 2-2 with Tampa Bay in the 11th inning. The Brewers led the series 3-0 and were a victory away from the first World Series title in franchise history. Ashby, who was 13-3 with a 3.12 ERA in 71 relief appearances during the season, has been untouchable in October. He’s allowed five hits, walked three and has 20 strikeouts.
T-wolves' Anthony Edwards needs procedure on right knee, will miss several weeks, AP source says
Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards will need an arthroscopic procedure to alleviate issues with his right knee and will miss several weeks, a person with knowledge of the matter said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Timberwolves had yet to make any public announcements of Edwards’ plan to have the procedure. Edwards was off to a flying start this season, averaging 33.3 points and leading Minnesota to three wins in its first four games. His 133 points through the first four games is a Timberwolves record.
Brewers fans flock to the Trop, eager to celebrate the franchise's first World Series title
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brewers fans are flocking to Tropicana Field in hopes of seeing their team win a World Series title. They're sipping Wisconsin beers in the parking lot and chanting “Let's go Brewers” in the stands. The Brewers have a 3-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays and can wrap up the series on Tuesday night. Milwaukee is seeking the first title in franchise history after making only one World Series previously, in 1982. Ticket marketplace TickPick says 41.3% of purchases for Game 4 have come from Wisconsin. There appeared to be more Brewers fans than Rays fans in the stands ahead of Game 4.
Colts send All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks, DeForest Buckner to 49ers for draft picks
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have traded All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks for two draft picks. The picks are a 2027 third-rounder and a 2028 fifth-rounder. Hours later, the Colts sent DeForest Buckner back to San Francisco for a 2027 fourth-rounder. Nelson and Buckner each can become free agents in March. The two trades follow last week's firing of general manager Chris Ballard following a loss the previously winless Tennessee Titans at home.
'Finally!' Hellebuyck wins his New Jersey debut over Dallas playing for the first time in 6 months
DALLAS (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck shined in his New Jersey debut, helping the Devils beat the Dallas Stars 5-1. The 33-year-old goaltender, traded from the Winnipeg Jets four days ago, allowed just one goal on 17 shots. Coach Sheldon Keefe praised Hellebuyck's performance, saying he seemed in midseason form. Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner, spent 11 seasons with the Jets and recently helped the U.S. win gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics. He expressed confidence, noting the team's strong play in front of him. Hellebuyck has five seasons left on his current contract.
Even with early Game 6 tipoff on Thursday, Valkyries are confident fans will find a way to watch
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Valkyries fans are frustrated that the WNBA couldn't find a better solution for Game 6 of the Finals than to schedule the game at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time. The game against the Atlanta Dream is being played early Thursday afternoon at State Farm Arena in Atlanta because the NBA's Hawks are playing at home that night. Valkyries supporter Kendall Christmas-Miller says a men's NBA Finals game would never be played at such an early hour. She says there's more work needed to prioritize women's sports. The Valkyries are confident their fans will find ways to watch the game.
Arsenal embarrassed in penalty-shootout loss to 4th-tier Fleetwood in English League Cup stunner
Arsenal has lost to fourth-tier Fleetwood Town in a penalty shootout in one of the biggest upsets in the 66-year history of the English League Cup. Fleetwood won 5-3 in the shootout after Arsenal's Bruno Guimaraes had a penalty saved. The last-16 match finished 1-1 in regulation at 5,300-capacity Highbury Stadium on Tuesday The home ground of Fleetwood bears the same name as Arsenal’s former home stadium from 1913-2006. Eighty-four positions separate the teams in the English soccer pyramid. Fleetwood had never reached this stage of the competition before and was the lowest-ranked club left in the draw. The round continues on Wednesday with defending champion Manchester City at home to Brighton and Liverpool hosting Chelsea.
Ahmad Hardy a full participant in Missouri practice, Drinkwitz says, nearly 6 months after shooting
All-American running back Ahmad Hardy has started practicing with No. 23 Missouri, just months after being wounded in a shooting in Mississippi. Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said Tuesday that Hardy was a full participant in practice the previous day. However, it's unclear when Hardy will play for the Tigers. In early May, Hardy was shot in the leg as a bystander at a concert. The Tigers have managed without him, thanks to Jamal Roberts, who ranks seventh in the Football Bowl Subdivision with 867 yards rushing. Missouri was off last week and faces Arkansas on Saturday.
Small colleges are starting football programs, hoping to boost enrollment as student shortage looms
Ten small four-year colleges and universities started or restarted football programs this season. The National Football Foundation says that's the most in a single year since 2013. Seven schools have announced plans to start programs in 2027 or later. Administrators say adding football is a way to increase lagging enrollment and create a more vibrant campus life. A 2024 University of Georgia study found schools that add football generally haven't had sustained enrollment growth compared to non-football schools. Researcher Welch Suggs says adding football is a last-ditch effort to keep a school's doors open.
LIV Golf's future and the ripple effect for PGA and European tours provide plenty of drama
The suspense around LIV Golf is greater in court than it ever was on the golf course. At stake is how many players will stick around for the version of LIV that doesn't have an endless supply of Saudi money. A number of players like Jon Rahm, Louis Oosthuizen and Tyrrell Hatton say they are leaving. The Athletic reports that Dustin Johnson is among more than 10 players who are waiting to see if Saudi Arabia makes good on their contracts before deciding. And then it's a matter of whether a return to Europe causes division among loyalists.
