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Yankees take advantage of wild Guardians to win ALCS opener 5-2

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Juan Soto homered during New York's three-run third inning, Carlos Rodón got his first postseason win and the Yankees took advantage of Cleveland's wildness in a 5-2 victory on Monday night in Game 1 of the AL Championship Series. Cleveland became the second team to throw a pair of run-scoring… Read

BASEBALL

Mets beat Dodgers 7-3 to even NLCS

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The New York Mets’ Mark Vientos was well aware of the situation, knowing exactly why the Los Angeles Dodgers walked Francisco Lindor intentionally right in front of him to load the bases. Vientos told himself to be insulted anyway. Revenge came sweet, even if it was somewhat manufactured, when Vientos… Read

SOCCER

Australia faces toughest of challenges against Japan in Asian World Cup qualifying

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Australia faces the most daunting road trip in Asia on Tuesday when it faces a dominant Japan at Saitama Stadium, knowing a win would put the Socceroos back on track for a sixth successive World Cup appearance after a mixed start in the third round of qualification. The Group C… Read

SOCCER

Germany into Nations League quarterfinals; France and Italy win

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Germany secured a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over old rivals the Netherlands on Monday, while France won in Belgium and Italy continued their recent revival. Jamie Leweling of Stuttgart scored on his debut to give Germany victory over the Netherlands in Munich and… Read

TENNIS

Kyrgios vows to 'shut up' doubters with December comeback

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Fiery Australian Nick Kyrgios plans to make a comeback at Abu Dhabi in December with his goal to win a Grand Slam and "shut up" those who doubt him. The one-time world number 13 has played just one ATP Tour singles match in two years after suffering knee, foot and… Read

BASEBALL

MLB playoffs averaging 3.33 million viewers through division series, an 18% increase over last year

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Major League Baseball's postseason is averaging 3.33 million viewers going into the league championship series, an 18% increase over last year's average of 2.82 million. The division series averaged 3.56 million viewers for 18 games, a 14% increase from last year. The increases in the division round ratings can be… Read

YACHTING

New Zealand goes 4-0 up on INEOS Britannia in America's Cup, needs 3 more wins to retain title

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Emirates Team New Zealand took another step toward retaining the America’s Cup after building a 4-0 lead over INEOS Britannia on Monday. The cup will go to the first yacht that reaches seven wins. The Kiwis have three to go while the British boat has a huge deficit to make… Read

BASEBALL

Dodgers top Mets 9-0 in NLCS opener

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Jack Flaherty combined on a three-hitter and Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers tied the postseason record of 33 consecutive scoreless innings by routing the New York Mets 9-0 Sunday night in the NL Championship Series opener. Los Angeles knocked out a wild Kodai Senga in the second inning, built a six-run… Read

BASEBALL

Ohtani gives hope to young baseball players in Japan, and the rest of the country, too

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Shin Uebori coaches the Fukagawa Hawks youth baseball team in Tokyo, and he is very aware how Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani inspires his players. “With Ohtani, the kids think everything is possible,” Uebori said, wrapping up practice on Sunday on an all-dirt field set alongside a local Buddhist… Read

TENNIS

Sinner wins Shanghai Masters to deny Djokovic 100th career title

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World number one Jannik Sinner defeated 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Sunday to win the Shanghai Masters. Sinner took a crucial break in the fourth game of the second set to defeat the Serb in 1hr 37min and deny him a 100th career singles title.… Read

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