Sports

Papua New Guinea routs Lebanon to open Rugby League World Cup campaign

The Kumuls scored seven tries in a 42-18 win over Lebanon at home in Port Moresby, with captain Rhyse Martin contributing a try and seven conversions in what he has said will be his final international tournament.

Golden State Valkyries host Atlanta Dream as WNBA Finals open

An expansion franchise in just its second season meets a Dream team seeking its first title in four tries, with Game 1 at Chase Center on Saturday.

Rain postpones ALCS Game 4, squeezing Guardians-Rays schedule before World Series

A persistent storm over Cleveland forced Major League Baseball to postpone Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Friday night, pushing the Guardians' 2-1 lead over the Rays into a condensed, off-day-free finish before the World Series opens October 23.

Brewers complete stunning sweep of Dodgers, reach first World Series since 1982

Milwaukee rallied from a four-run deficit to beat Los Angeles 6-4 in Game 4, finishing a four-game NLCS sweep of the two-time defending champions and sending the Brewers to the World Series for the first time in 44 years.

Broncos Survive Late Collapse, Beat Defending Champion Seahawks 17-14 in Overtime

Denver blew most of an 11-point lead before an overtime interception and a 53-yard field goal from Wil Lutz sealed a Thursday night win over Seattle, dropping the Super Bowl LX champions to 3-3.

Devils Rout Rangers 7-1 as Luke Hughes Scores Twice

A balanced attack and a near-flawless Nico Daws sent the Rangers to their most lopsided defeat of the young season.

Australia survives Ponga injury scare to edge New Zealand 24-22 in Rugby League World Cup opener

A record Sydney crowd watched debutant Jack Bostock score a hat-trick for the Kangaroos, while New Zealand's new fullback Kalyn Ponga scored twice before breaking his arm in the tournament's opening match.

Guardians Retake ALCS Lead With Late Rally Past Rays in Game 3

Petey Halpin's go-ahead homer and nine strikeouts from Gavin Williams lift Cleveland to a 3-2 win over Tampa Bay, putting the Guardians two victories from the World Series.

Wembanyama's all-around night lifts Spurs past Suns in preseason finale

Victor Wembanyama's 19 points, four combined steals and blocks and a plus-19 led San Antonio to a 123-103 win over Phoenix, snapping a three-game slide and settling the roster six days before a season-opening rematch with the team the Spurs eliminated from last spring's playoffs.

Roope Hintz's shootout winner lifts Stars past Avalanche, 3-2

Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz beat Colorado in the skills competition as Dallas avenged a loss from the night before, completing a home-and-home split with the Avalanche.

Brewers Beat Dodgers 6-2, Take 3-0 NLCS Lead, Near First Pennant Since 1982

A year after being swept by Los Angeles in the NLCS, Milwaukee has flipped the script — back-to-back homers from Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell have the Brewers on the brink of their first World Series since 1982.

Viking FK rallies to hold Bayern Munich to 3-3 Champions League draw

Harry Kane scored twice and Bayern Munich led with 10 men late, but Norwegian debutant Viking FK scored a 90th-minute equalizer in Stavanger to salvage a point in their first-ever Champions League league-phase campaign.

Phillies End Managerial Limbo, Keep Mattingly Through 2028

Philadelphia removes Don Mattingly's interim tag and signs him through 2028 after Alex Cora twice turned down the job, closing out a search that began when the team fired Rob Thomson following a 9-19 start.

Michael Brennan Wins Baycurrent Classic for Third PGA Tour Title in a Year

The 24-year-old held off Jacob Bridgeman and Keith Mitchell in Japan, closing with a 68 to win the Baycurrent Classic by one stroke and complete a rapid rise from college golf to three PGA Tour titles.

Rays even ALCS at a game apiece with 3-1 win over Guardians

Freddy Peralta threw six scoreless innings and a fourth-inning fielding error by José Ramírez proved decisive as Tampa Bay beat Cleveland 3-1 in Game 2, tying the American League Championship Series before it shifts to Progressive Field.

Brewers roar back past Dodgers, seize 2-0 NLCS lead as Contreras delivers three RBIs

Milwaukee catcher William Contreras drove in three runs, including a tying home run, as the Brewers beat Los Angeles 7-4 to move within two wins of their first National League pennant. The two-time defending champion Dodgers have lost consecutive postseason games for the first time since 2023.

Bills outlast Rams 37-34 in overtime thriller on Monday Night Football

Josh Allen threw for one touchdown and ran for another, and Tyler Bass's 45-yard field goal settled a wild overtime, as Buffalo rallied past a late Rams score to improve to 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.

Patrick Bailey's career-long homer and a three-run ninth lifted Cleveland to a 7-3 win over Tampa Bay, extending the Guardians' postseason winning streak to four games and a 1-0 ALCS lead.

Brewers top Dodgers 2-1 in NLCS Game 1 behind Turang homer, Megill save

Brice Turang's solo homer and Luis Lara's go-ahead single lifted Milwaukee past Los Angeles in Sunday night's opener, handing the Brewers a 1-0 lead in a rematch of last year's NLCS, which the Dodgers swept.

Oklahoma shocks No. 1 Texas 27-24 on last-second field goal in Red River Rivalry

Tate Sandell's 47-yard field goal as time expired capped a wild fourth-quarter swing in Dallas, handing Texas its first loss of the season and giving Oklahoma its first win over a top-ranked team since 2007.

Iowa's emergency quarterback throws three touchdowns to rout Washington

A week after being blown out at home by Ohio State, the No. 20 Hawkeyes turned to a first-time starter at quarterback and a career night from their lead running back to beat Washington 41-24 in Seattle.

Valkyries Sweep Aces, Reach First WNBA Finals in Franchise's Second Season

Golden State beat the two-time defending champion Aces in overtime to complete a 3-0 semifinal sweep, becoming the fastest expansion team in league history to reach the championship series.

Alex Ovechkin confirms his final NHL season as Capitals open with a win

Alex Ovechkin told teammates this will be his last season, then watched his sons introduce him one final time as Washington beat Pittsburgh 5-3 in his farewell home opener.

Garrett Mitchell's Wall-Robbing Catch Clinches Brewers' NLDS Win, Sets Up Dodgers Rematch in NLCS

Milwaukee's 3-1 win over San Diego in Game 4 sends the NL Central champions back to the Championship Series for a second straight year, where the two-time defending champion Dodgers — bidding to become the first National League team ever to win three straight titles — await.

Bucky Irving, Rookie Jalon Daniels Lift Buccaneers Past Cowboys for First Win of the Season

Tampa Bay snapped an 0-4 start by beating Dallas 24-16 on Thursday night, with Bucky Irving rushing for a career-high 165 yards and undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels playing turnover-free in just his second NFL start.

Guardians Erupt for Six Runs in the Sixth, Force Decisive Game 5 Against White Sox

Cleveland erased a 4-3 deficit with a six-run sixth inning to beat Chicago 9-5 on Thursday, tying the ALDS at two games apiece and setting up a winner-take-all Game 5 Saturday in Cleveland.

Guardians Stave Off Elimination, Rout White Sox 9-3 to Force ALDS Game 4

Cleveland's bullpen struck out 19 White Sox batters and Jo Adell's bases-clearing triple broke the game open, denying Chicago a home clinch and setting up a decisive Game 4 Thursday night at Rate Field.

Rays sweep Yankees out of the playoffs, reach ALCS for first time since 2020

Victor Mesa Jr.'s sixth-inning homer off Max Fried held up through a video review of apparent fan interference, as Tampa Bay completed a three-game sweep at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night.

Valkyries push two-time champion Aces to brink of elimination

Veronica Burton's late three-pointer lifted Golden State to an 83-81 win over Las Vegas, putting the second-year expansion franchise one win from its first WNBA Finals appearance and last year's champions in a 2-0 hole no WNBA team has ever escaped.

No. 1 Pick Gavin McKenna Scores First NHL Goal as Maple Leafs Erase Three-Goal Deficit

Eight days after a scoreless debut, the 18-year-old center set up Toronto's tying goal and later assisted Auston Matthews' overtime winner in a 5-4 comeback over Nashville.

Lafrenière's Hat Trick Powers Rangers Past Islanders, 5-2

The Rangers winger scored three goals and added an assist, including two empty-net strikes in the final two minutes, as New York held off its crosstown rival at Madison Square Garden.

Two Division Series face sweep as MLB playoffs reach a pivotal Wednesday

The Rays and White Sox can each close out their Division Series Wednesday night, while the Dodgers try to eliminate Atlanta and the Padres fight to keep their season alive against Milwaukee.

Padres beat Brewers 4-3 in Game 3, cut NLDS deficit to 2-1

Jake Cronenworth's go-ahead home run and a two-inning save from Michael King kept San Diego alive in the NL Division Series, forcing a win-or-go-home Game 4 Wednesday night at Petco Park.

Dodgers beat Braves 3-1 to take 2-1 NLDS lead as Yamamoto strikes out 10

A three-run fourth inning off Chris Sale and seven dominant innings from Yoshinobu Yamamoto lifted Los Angeles past Atlanta on Tuesday night, pushing the Braves to the brink of elimination ahead of Wednesday's Game 4 in Atlanta.

Rays take 2-0 ALDS lead over Yankees with 5-2 win at Tropicana Field

Ben Rice's two solo home runs were the only offense the Yankees could muster as Tampa Bay's bullpen and a fifth-inning rally pushed New York to the brink of elimination.

Private equity firm BC Partners Credit made its initial committed investment in LIV Golf, the first installment of financing meant to pull the Saudi-founded tour out of Chapter 11.

White Sox take 2-0 ALDS lead, one win from first ALCS trip since 2005

A sixth-inning double from rookie Braden Montgomery and a bulldog relief outing from Sean Burke carried Chicago past Cleveland, putting the White Sox a win away from the ALCS just two years removed from a 121-loss season.

Jonathan Taylor's record day leads Colts past depleted Commanders in London

Indianapolis improved to 2-2 with a 30-13 win over Washington at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as the Commanders played without both of their top two quarterbacks and fell to 1-3.

Fly ball off roof cable preserves Brewers' Game 1 win over Padres

A towering ninth-inning fly ball by San Diego's Ty France struck a support cable on American Family Field's retractable roof and was caught for an out, preserving Milwaukee's 3-2 victory and a 1-0 lead in the National League Division Series.

Raptors fall 129-105 to Heat in first-ever NBA game in Quebec City

A sellout crowd of 18,474 watched the Toronto Raptors lose a preseason exhibition as Miami routed them in the league's historic debut in the provincial capital.

Rasmussen's One-Hit Masterpiece Lifts Rays Past Judge-less Yankees in ALDS Opener

Drew Rasmussen carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning and Jonathan Aranda's solo home run off Gerrit Cole was all Tampa Bay needed in a 1-0 win over New York in Game 1 of the AL Division Series.

Season-Ending Injury to Achane Deepens Dolphins' Rebuild Crisis

A torn ACL suffered by Miami's $64 million running back in a Week 3 loss to Kansas City has cost the Dolphins their most proven offensive player, intensifying scrutiny on a rebuild already strained by an 0-3 start and the departures of Tua Tagovailoa and Jaylen Waddle.

Valkyries Erase 16-Point Deficit, Oust Wings in Game 3 Thriller to Reach WNBA Semifinals

Gabby Williams' late jumper and a game-deciding replay review sent Golden State past Dallas 77-73 on Friday night, the franchise's first playoff series win, as the Valkyries turn to face defending champion Las Vegas.

Natalia Silva Defends Flyweight Title Against Wang Cong at UFC 332

Brazil's Natalia Silva puts her undisputed women's flyweight belt on the line against China's Wang Cong Saturday night at Salt Lake City's Delta Center, on a card that also features a pivotal bantamweight bout between Deiveson Figueiredo and Payton Talbott.

McTavish Scores 94 Seconds Into Blues Debut as St. Louis Blanks Stars 4-0

Four months after a draft-night trade sent two first-round picks to Anaheim, Mason McTavish opened his St. Louis career with a season-opening goal, and Joel Hofer stopped all 25 shots he faced in the shutout.

Szmyt's 56-Yard Field Goal Lifts Browns Past Steelers 27-24

Andre Szmyt beat the clock with a 56-yard field goal as Cleveland erased a late tie to beat Pittsburgh in the season's first AFC North matchup, improving to 3-1 under first-year coach Todd Monken.

Braves oust Phillies in Game 3 bullpen battle, advance to NLDS vs. Dodgers

Three home runs, from Michael Harris II, Matt Olson and Ozzie Albies, carried Atlanta past Philadelphia 6-2 in a decisive Wild Card Game 3, ending a turbulent Phillies season and sending the Braves to face the Dodgers in the NLDS.

Rangers goalie Shesterkin scores first goal in franchise history in home-opener win

Igor Shesterkin became the 18th goaltender in NHL history to score a goal, firing an empty-netter the length of the ice to cap a 5-1 Rangers win over Tampa Bay in New York's home opener.

Yankees sweep Red Sox out of playoffs again, advance to face Rays

Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice powered a Game 1 rout and Cody Bellinger delivered a late blow in Game 2 as New York eliminated Boston from the postseason for the second straight year.

White Sox Sweep Astros, End 21-Year Wait for a Playoff Series Win

Chase Meidroth's three-run homer off Bryan Abreu sealed a 7-3 Game 2 victory in Houston, sending Chicago to the AL Division Series against Cleveland for its first postseason series triumph since the 2005 World Series.

Vegas Golden Knights win season opener in new coach Ryan Craig's NHL debut

Four months after a Stanley Cup Final loss to Carolina, Vegas opened its 10th season with a 5-2 win over Chicago, giving new head coach Ryan Craig his first NHL victory and pushing Jack Eichel past 700 career points.

Paalam stuns world champion to reach Asian Games boxing final

Carlo Paalam, the last Filipino boxer left in the tournament, outpointed two-time world champion Makhmud Sabyrkhan in a split decision to reach Friday's gold-medal bout, putting the Philippines within one win of its first Asian Games boxing title since 2010.

No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna makes NHL debut as Maple Leafs open season with loss to Canadiens

The 18-year-old first-overall pick from the 2026 draft played 15 minutes in Toronto's season-opening 3-2 loss to Montreal, a much-anticipated debut that unfolded inside a franchise still rebuilding after missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade.

No. 8 seed Liberty sweep top-seeded Lynx out of WNBA playoffs

Jonquel Jones and Breanna Stewart each scored 21 points as New York finished off a stunning first-round sweep of the league's best regular-season team.

Canucks rally past Oilers in overtime despite Bouchard's five-point night

Paul Cotter scored twice, including the overtime winner, as Vancouver outlasted Edmonton 6-5 on opening night, surviving a furious third-period comeback built on Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard's rare hat trick from the blue line.

Panthers Spoil Hurricanes' Banner Night With Late Overtime Winner

Gustav Forsling's deflected overtime goal beat Carolina 1-0 on the same night the Hurricanes raised their 2026 Stanley Cup banner, as the NHL opened its earliest season in 18 years under a new labor agreement.