A's Fisher bets on youth with Smith hire: 'the world is run by 31-year-olds today'

Saying "the world is run by 31-year-olds today," Athletics owner John Fisher hired as his president of baseball operations someone he hopes continues the organization's rich history with analytics but also brings new ideas.

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Panthers' Tkachuk embraces boos, scores in acrimonious return to Ottawa

Brady Tkachuk embraced the overwhelming antagonism he faced in his first game back in Ottawa as fans welcomed back the former captain with constant boos.

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Ohtani won't require surgery; Dodgers 'fully expect him to pitch next year'

Shohei Ohtani will not require surgery to treat any ailment he dealt with this past season, Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Wednesday. And: "I fully expect him to pitch next year," Friedman added.

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Boone spurns calls for culture change; Yankees clubhouse remains a 'strength'

Yankees manager Aaron Boone says he has no plans to call out his players publicly more often despite recent criticisms of the club's culture.

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Kings secure long-awaited first win, lose Byfield to upper-body injury

The NHL's only winless team entering Tuesday's action, the Los Angeles Kings broke out offensively, producing a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals to improve to 1-6-2, though they lost center Quinton Byfield in the first period to an upper-body injury.

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Source: Red Wings' Larkin stretches list of trade options to 10 teams

Dylan Larkin, whose trade request was made public last June, has told the Red Wings he'd be willing to move to at least seven additional teams, bringing his list of options to 10, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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Brewers fans cashing in on 2015 promo irked by World Series seats

The Brewers are trying to make amends for not living up "to the spirit of the program" stemming from a 2015 "Timeless Ticket" promotion if they paid $1,000.

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Pens' Kindel hospitalized after medical emergency on flight

Penguins forward Ben Kindel was being evaluated at a Salt Lake City hospital on Tuesday after having a medical emergency on the team's flight home from a four-game trip.

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Japanese slugger Sato, 27, seeking to join MLB team through posting system

Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato, 27, a member of his national team that reached the quarterfinals of this year's World Baseball Classic, is aiming to make a move to Major League Baseball through the posting system, the Japanese news agency Kyodo reported.

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Cole Knuble, son of Mike, makes NHL debut with Flyers he grew up rooting for

Cole Knuble has fond memories of the Flyers' home arena from his father, Mike, playing for them during his lengthy career.

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Boone returning as Yankees manager in 2027, source says

Aaron Boone will return for his 10th season as manager of the Yankees in 2027, a source told ESPN on Monday, confirming a report by the Bergen Record.

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Sources: At least 3 teams in mix for Jets goalie Hellebuyck

Several teams remain interested in goalie Connor Hellebuyck, sources told ESPN, but there's no guarantee the Winnipeg Jets will deal him before his suspension ends.

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NHL Tonight: Previews, stats and betting info for Monday

Here's what you need to know for the four games on the schedule.

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Facing elimination on road, Guardians back where 'this team thrives'

With no travel day due to a Game 3 rainout, the weary Cleveland Guardians, who lost Game 5 of the ALCS Sunday at home to the Tampa Bay Rays, will face elimination Monday at Tropicana Field, but they have hope, given their 3-1 road record this postseason.

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Rasmussen's gem puts Rays on cusp of World Series

Drew Rasmussen allowed one run over seven innings for his second postseason win, Tampa Bay's offense kept on constant pressure and the Rays beat the Guardians 3-1 on Sunday night to take a 3-2 lead in the ALCS.

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Rays capitalize on Guardians' errors to even ALCS at 2-2

The Rays evened their ALCS series against the Guardians at two games apiece with a Game 4 win Saturday night.

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With no trade yet, and suspension nearing its end, Hellebuyck could rejoin Jets

Still awaiting a potential trade, Winnipeg players are preparing for difficult conversations should star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, a former NHL MVP and three-time Vezina Trophy winner, rejoin the Jets next week when his suspension is expected to end.

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Lineups, updates for Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 4

Will Cleveland move one win from the World Series? Or will Tampa Bay even the series? We've got it covered.

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NHL Tonight: Previews, storylines, betting info for all 14 games

Here's what you need to know ahead of Saturday's monstrous slate.

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Rain pushes Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 4 to Saturday; Sunday off-day now Game 5

Game 4 of the ALCS was postponed late Friday night due to rain, creating an unusual set of circumstances for the Guardians and Rays.

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Räty clears waivers, joins Maple Leafs via trade

The Maple Leafs acquired Aatu Räty, sending Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr to Vancouver.

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Dodgers return Ohtani to leadoff spot for must-win Game 4

With the Dodgers trailing 3-0 in their best-of-seven series, manager Dave Roberts has returned Shohei Ohtani to the top of the lineup for Game 4 vs. the Brewers.

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