Penguins' Kuzmenko taking leave after father killed by bear on fishing trip

Penguins' forward Andrei Kuzmenko is taking a leave of absence from the team after his father, Alexander, was killed by a bear while fishing in Russia on Tuesday.

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Phillies' Luzardo (shoulder) throws bullpen, confident for playoff return

Phillies All-Star left-hander Jesús Luzardo said he has recovered enough from left shoulder inflammation that he should be able to pitch next week in the playoffs.

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Fantilli gets $82.5M deal, becomes Blue Jackets' highest-paid player

The Blue Jackets re-signed center Adam Fantilli to a six-year, $82.5 million contract.

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ASU hockey coach says he is 'right guy' despite player collapse

Arizona State head hockey coach Greg Powers declined Wednesday to answer questions about a player's collapse during a team workout last month but said he still believes he is the right person to lead the team.

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Sabres' injured Samuelsson at risk of missing start of season

Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson is listed as week to week with a lower-body injury, leaving him in jeopardy of missing the start of the season.

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Bettman: NHL still in 'wait-and-see' mode on adding two expansion teams

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the league continues to get pitched by potential owners but is not currently in a formal round of expansion.

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Sources: Wild GM Guerin gets contract extension

Bill Guerin has signed a multiyear contract extension as general manager of the Minnesota Wild, sources told ESPN.

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Mets remove interim manager tag, hire Green to 3-year deal

The Mets have removed the interim tag from manager Andy Green, hiring him to a three-year deal through the 2029 season, it was announced Tuesday.

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Report: ASU did not vet workout plan before hockey player's collapse

Arizona State did not vet the training plan for the workout led by a former Green Beret during which a hockey player collapsed last month, according to a preliminary report the university released Tuesday.

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RHP Ryan, key piece in Skubal trade, shines in debut for Tigers

River Ryan, acquired from the Dodgers in the Tarik Skubal trade, was outstanding in his Detroit debut Monday night, pitching three scoreless innings in a win against the Nationals.

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Blue Jays ace Cease avoids serious injury after MRI

The MRI on Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease's right shoulder showed only inflammation and not anything more serious, he told reporters on Monday.

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Sources: Cubs' Bregman has facial fractures, hopeful for postseason

Chicago Cubs star Alex Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures after being struck by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle Sunday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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Brewers rack up 98th win to set franchise record

Milwaukee broke the single-season wins mark it set last season Sunday night, smothering Baltimore 3-0 to improve to 98-58.

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Red Sox clinch playoff spot, 4th to do so after being 14-plus games below .500

The Red Sox are the fourth team to make the playoffs after being 14-or-more games under .500 in a season in the World Series era (since 1903).

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Braves return to top of NL East with 7th title in 9 years

Under first-year manager Walt Weiss, Atlanta has rebounded after missing the playoffs last season.

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Vlad Jr. (back) exits early in Jays' finale at Texas

Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited early Sunday against the Rangers because of left lower back tightness.

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Yankees' Judge hopes to be back for Oct. but has no return timeline

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hopes to be back in time for the playoffs next month but is unsure on a definitive timeline.

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Brewers match franchise record with 97th win

The Milwaukee Brewers tied a team record with their 97th win of the season, beating Baltimore 1-0.

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Orioles activate Bautista after 14-month absence; Mancini retires

The Orioles activated reliever Félix Bautista after a 14-month absence following shoulder surgery. In addition, Trey Mancini signed a one-day deal and has retired.

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Doctor's orders halt comeback bid for Astros SS Correa

Houston veteran shortstop Carlos Correa's attempt to return this year from ankle surgery ended when his doctor said it could put the 31-year-old Astros infielder in jeopardy of not being ready for the start of next season.

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Mets 1B Young will miss rest of season after collision

New York Mets first baseman Jared Young, 31, who was at home resting and recovering Friday, will miss the rest of the season because of a concussion sustained when he collided with pitcher Nolan McLean while trying to field a ground ball Thursday night.

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Yankees' Judge returns to injured list with calf strain

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is returning to the IL after suffering a right calf strain. He had played just seven games since returning from a lengthy absence for a broken rib.

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