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Carter Hawkins Joins Chicago Cubs as New General Manager
Carter Hawkins has been formally introduced as the Cubs’ new general manager, stepping into a position that had been open since Jed Hoyer was promoted to president of baseball operations.
Judge HRs Twice, Yankees Beat Jays 6-2 to Extend WC Lead
Aaron Judge hit two of New York’s five home runs and the Yankees extended their AL wild-card lead by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2.
UCLA QB Lacks in Stats, But Huge in Big Plays
UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson has seen the Bruins progress from a team that had a school-record 20 true freshmen play during coach Chip Kelly’s first season in 2018 to being ranked for the first time in four years.
Rodgers’ Return vs. Oklahoma Still Resonates 50 Years Later
Johnny Rodgers’ electrifying 72-yard punt return for a touchdown was the signature play of a rare game that lived up to “Game of the Century” billing. Rodgers helped No. 1 Nebraska defeat No. 2 Oklahoma 35-31 in the 1971 classic. Fifty years late...
Tatis Brilliant In 2 HR Return, Padres Beat Diamondbacks 8-2
Fernando Tatis Jr. homered twice and drove in four runs in his return from the injured list, and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2.
Japan Rallies Against Bullpen to Beat US 7-6 in 10 Innings
Takuya Kai hit a winning single against Edwin Jackson in the 10th as Japan beat the United States 7-6 Monday night to reach the Olympic semifinals.
Colts’ QB Carson Wentz out 5-12 Weeks with Broken Foot
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz is expected to miss 5 to 12 weeks because a broken left foot. Wentz will have surgery to remove a piece of bone that broke off.
Jimmy Kimmel to be Title Sponsor of Inaugural LA Bowl
The inaugural edition of the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl will be played Dec. 18 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, the host announced on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Wednesday night.
Manaea Throws CG, Moreland Homers as A’s Blank Mariners 6-0
Sean Manaea pitched a four-hitter with eight strikeouts for his second shutout this season, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 6-0.
Stewart To Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Foyt’s 1st Indy Win
A.J. Foyt will have some company at the Indianapolis 500 as he celebrates the 60th anniversary of his four wins in the storied race.