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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage celebrates the end on the seventh inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, in Los Angeles.

Yesavage pitches Blue Jays past Dodgers 6-1 for 3-2 lead in World Series

Trey Yesavage set a World Series rookie record with 12 strikeouts, and the Toronto Blue Jays opened Game 5 with back-to-back homers in a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers that moved them within one win of their first championship since 1993. Read More.

IOC and Saudi Arabia cancel their 12-year deal to host video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh

The cancellation is a rare setback for a sports project backed by the oil-rich kingdom. Read More.

Better than gold? $100,000 for US athletes who make the Winter Olympics and Paralympics

Thanks to a recent record $100 million donation to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation, athletes who make the U.S. Olympic or Paralympic teams starting next year in Milan-Cortina will be eligible to receive a $100,000 award when they retire. Read More.

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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) runs up-court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Monday, in San Antonio.

Led by Wembanyama, youthful Spurs on verge of setting best start in franchise history

The San Antonio Spurs can open the season 5-0 for the first time in franchise history. That this storied franchise has never won its first five games is only slightly more surprising than the youthful roster that now has a chance to do so. Read More.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry says LSU athletic director won't pick the Tigers' next coach

“Hell, I’ll let Donald Trump select him before I let him do it,” Landry said of Woodward during a press conference he held in Baton Rouge on Wednesday to mainly discuss other governmental matters. Read More.

From NFL stars to HBCU head coaches: Vick and Jackson on same path as they reunite in Philadelphia

DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick have transitioned from NFL stars to head coaches at historically Black colleges. Read More.

 

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes smiles following an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Monday, in Kansas City, Mo.

Pro Picks: Chiefs will edge Bills on Harrison Butker's field goal as time expires

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills own Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the regular season. It’s been reversed when it matters most in the playoffs. Read More.

Ex-New Mexico guard Donovan Dent ready to shine at UCLA as one of college basketball's top transfers

UCLA guard Donovan Dent embraces the responsibility that comes with playing for one of college basketball’s most storied programs. Read More.

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