LOS ANGELES – At the end of the seventh inning Wednesday night, the Dodger Stadium videoboard implored a crowd of 52,175 fans to get loud. The request was futile. An offense that has looked asleep since Monday’s late-night marathon, a bullpen that evokes dread and a Blue Jays rookie rising to heights previously unseen had…
The NCAA approved a rule change on Wednesday that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports. Two weeks after the Division I cabinet approved the change, Division II and III management councils signed off on it, allowing the new rule to go into effect Nov. 1. This doesn’t change…
Lionel Messi raised the Golden Boot. He then got Inter Miami started with his head. Messi opened the scoring with a diving header in the first half, then capped the scoring in the 96th minute as Inter Miami opened the Major League Soccer playoffs with a 3-1 win over Nashville SC in Game 1 of…
The Ottawa Senators could be without their captain for a month or more, just as the new NHL season gets underway. Brady Tkachuk was cross-checked by Nashville Predators defenceman Roman Josi early in the first period Monday and went awkwardly into the boards. Tkachuk held his right forearm as he got to his feet. He…
Lamar Jackson and J.J. McCarthy are set to take the field for the first time in several weeks in Week 9, possibly providing a boost to their respective teams. But if they’re anything like Tom Brady, don’t expect them to light the world up in their first few drives back on the field. In the…
Does it feel warm in here to you? The Dodgers and the Blue Jays are battling in the World Series, but the offseason hot stove is raring to go. While we await the Fall Classic, we’re keeping track of players who may be on the move, manager comings and goings, and other buzz from around…
Although LeBron James wasn’t able to play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener, he’s making sure they learn from their loss to Golden State. Coach JJ Redick said James was “really helpful” during a film session Wednesday as the Lakers’ examined their performance in the 119-109 defeat. James won’t be ready to begin his…
FC Cincinnati and Columbus are set to square off in game 1 of their Best-of-3 MLS Playoff series. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to watch FC Cincinnati vs Columbus and odds. How to watch FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Date: Monday, October 27, 2025 Time: 6:45 p.m. ET TV: FS1…
Forget about thin ice. For now, there’s no ice. With NHL players preparing to return to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade, construction on the main hockey arena for the Milan-Cortina Games is going down to the wire. Local organizers confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday that the main…
The clock is ticking for NFL front offices across the league. As the 2025 trade deadline approaches, contenders are searching for that final piece to push them over the top, while others are already eyeing the future. Whether it’s a blockbuster move that reshapes a playoff race or a quiet depth addition that pays off…
