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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O. Cabrera agrees to $1 million, 1-year deal with Reds

Former Yankees Infielder/outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera has agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract with the Reds.

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Brewers put Dodgers on brink of sweep, seize 3-0 NLCS lead with Game 3 win

The Brewers got back-to-back home runs to reclaim the lead and went on to a 6-2 win in Game 3 of the NLCS that pushed the Dodgers on the brink of elimination.

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Guardians give start to workhorse Williams in Game 3 vs. Rays' Jax

Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams, who threw 210 pitches over six days against the White Sox, will start Game 3 of the ALCS against the Rays on Thursday.

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Slumping Ohtani dropped to sixth in lineup, 'all on board' for Game 3

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who is hitting just .150 this postseason, will bat sixth in the lineup for Wednesday night's NLCS Game 3 against the Brewers.

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NLCS Game 3: Lineups, live updates from Dodgers-Brewers

Will Milwaukee go up three games or can the reigning champs get one back?

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Bedard has assist in season debut as Blackhawks beat Penguins

Teuvo Teravainen and Roman Kantserov scored two goals apiece, and the Blackhawks topped the Penguins 5-3 on Tuesday night in Connor Bedard's first game of the season.

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DeBrincat, Red Wings finalizing 7-year, $91M extension, sources say

Right wing Alex DeBrincat, 28, Detroit's leading scorer who had two goals and an assist Tuesday in a loss to the New Jersey Devils, is finalizing a new deal with the Red Wings, sources told ESPN, a seven-year contract extension worth $13 million annually.

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Ohtani has 'great conversation' with Roberts, will be in Dodgers' Game 3 lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Tuesday that struggling superstar Shohei Ohtani will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS Wednesday vs. the Milwaukee Brewers, and that he had a "great conversation" with the two-time NL MVP.

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Source: Mariners get OK to interview Astros' Espada for managerial job

The Seattle Mariners have received permission to interview current Houston Astros manager Joe Espada about their vacancy, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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DeLauter, Ramírez power Guardians' win vs. Rays in Game 1 of ALCS

Nathaniel Lowe hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the eighth inning, Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey hit solo homers off Drew Rasmussen, and the Guardians beat the Rays 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night.

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Dodgers let lead slip in Game 2, head home down 2-0 to Brewers

Getting to the Los Angeles bullpen in the later innings, the Milwaukee Brewers posted 12 hits, including 10 singles, in Game 2 Monday, scoring four runs in the final four frames en route to a 7-4 win over the Dodgers, a victory that gave them a 2-0 lead.

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Tampa Bay area native Messick to start Game 2 of ALCS for Guardians

The Guardians announced Monday that Tampa Bay area native Parker Messick will start Game 2 of the ALCS on Tuesday.

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ASU in talks with Avs' Hakstol to helm men's hockey program

Arizona State University is in talks with Colorado Avalanche assistant coach Dave Hakstol to become the next head coach of their men's hockey program.

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Rangers begin life without Shesterkin, lean on Garand in 6-2 win

Two days after losing starting goaltender Igor Shesterkin for the season with a knee injury, Dylan Garand, 24, made 19 saves and the New York Rangers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 on Sunday night at Madison Square Garden, the club's fifth victory.

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Rays, Guardians take contrasting paths to ALCS: 'Age-old debate, rest vs. rust'

The Guardians head into the ALCS after a whirlwind Game 5 and flight to St. Petersburg, while the Rays will start the series coming off four days of rest. "It's an age-old debate, rest versus rust," said Rays pitcher Griffin Jax.

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Blackhawks captain Bedard on brink of return from shoulder injury

Rehabbing Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard is close to making his season debut and could be in the mix for one of three upcoming home games.

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White Sox fall flat in winner-take-all, crushed after wasting 2-0 ALDS lead

The White Sox struck out 21 times and managed just three hits in Saturday's decisive Game 5, losing 2-0 to the Guardians to be ousted from the playoffs after jumping to a 2-0 lead in the ALDS.

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Gould, former longtime Capitals forward, dies at 69

Bobby Gould, who played most of his 11-year NHL career with the Washington Capitals, has died. He was 69.

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Senators' Eklund out for 'extended' period after injuring ankle on hard hit

Senators forward William Eklund, who left Thursday's win over the Flyers after taking a hit, will miss an "extended" period of time with an ankle injury.

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Stanley Cup odds: Panthers, Hurricanes tied atop championship odds board

The Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche are favorites to win the 2027 Stanley Cup.

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Grand closing, grand opening: Guardians go back to Williams to start Game 5

After finishing Game 4 of the ALDS on the mound, Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams will get the ball to start Game 5, while the White Sox will go with righty Sean Burke.

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Ramirez launches another clutch HR as Guardians force winner-take-all Game 5

Jose Ramirez delivered again, homering and driving in three runs Thursday night to help the Guardians beat the White Sox 9-5 to send their ALDS to a decisive Game 5.

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ASU assistant hockey coach won't be with team for home opener

An ASU assistant hockey coach will not be on bench at the team's home opener Friday following the near-fatal collapse of a player during a workout in August.

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Report: Panthers' Marchand to miss 'a few weeks' with left leg injury

Panthers forward Brad Marchand, who injured his left leg in Tuesday's win over the Kings, will miss only "a few weeks," The Associated Press reported.

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Follow live: White Sox host Guardians in Game 4 of ALDS

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Offseason questions for eliminated teams: What's next for Braves after NLDS defeat

Here's how the winter looks in Atlanta following a season-ending loss to the Dodgers.

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Guardians break out bats with season on line, stave off elimination in Game 3

After managing just three runs in the first two games, the Guardians stayed alive in their ALDS series with 11 hits in a 9-3 win over the White Sox in Game 3 on Wednesday.

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Padres closer Miller back from paternity list, available to pitch in Game 4

Padres closer Mason Miller, who went on the paternity list Tuesday to witness the birth of his first child, will be available in Game 4 on Wednesday night against the Brewers.

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Dodgers 2B Rojas (back) held out of G4; Acuna in RF for Braves

Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas is not in the lineup Wednesday night for Game 4 of the NL Division Series against the Braves.

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A 90.3% increase? Alex Ovechkin's retirement announcement sparks major ticket price hike

Ever since the NHL's all-time goals leader announced his retirement, ticket prices to Capitals games have been soaring -- and not just for home games.

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Avs could get O'Connor, L'Heureux back on 2-game road trip

Banged-up Colorado forwards Logan O'Connor and Zachary L'Heureux could make their season debuts this week during a two-game road swing.

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Follow live: Rays host Yankees in ALDS Game 2

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Padres dismiss notion Miller is tipping pitches: 'On top of it'

Although the San Diego Padres have plenty of concerns in the face of playoff elimination, they don't believe Mason Miller tipping his pitches is one of them.

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Rays' 'Clubhouse Tomahawk' and Dodgers' 'Colossal Burger' headline new MLB postseason foods

The games are heating up for the MLB postseason, and the foods are following suit. Here are the top dishes across the league for the playoffs.

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Follow live: Guardians host White Sox for ALDS Game 2

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Braves even NLDS series against Dodgers with 3-2 victory

Michael Harris II tripled and scored the go-ahead run on reliever Kris Bubic's wild pitch in the fifth inning, and the Braves beat the Dodgers 3-2 on Sunday night.

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Marchand, out since March 6, back in Panthers' lineup after surgery

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand, out since March 6, made his season debut Sunday night against the Anaheim Ducks following an offseason that included surgery for the 38-year-old left wing, who scored 27 goals last season.

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More dramatics: Brewers' Chourio masters Padres' Miller for walk-off win

Jackson Chourio hit a two-run single off Padres closer Mason Miller with two outs in the ninth inning as the Brewers rallied past the Padres for a 2-0 NLDS lead.

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Rasmussen silences Yankees with near no-hitter in Game 1 win

Drew Rasmussen and Bryan Baker pitched a one-hit game Saturday night as the Rays shut down the Yankees' offense to take Game 1 of their ALDS series.

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Dominant Skubal shuts down Braves' bats, stakes Dodgers to 1-0 NLDS lead

Tarik Skubal allowed one run in six dominant innings, and the Dodgers beat the Braves 5-3 on Saturday in Game 1 of their NL Division Series.

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Odelein, defenseman who won Stanley Cup with Canadiens, dies at 58

Lyle Odelein, a defenseman who won a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1993 and played for several other NHL clubs through the 2005-06 season, has died at 58 years old, it was announced in social media posts by several of the teams he played for.

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White Sox shut down Guardians to win Game 1 of ALDS

The White Sox shut out the Guardians to win Game 1 of their AL Division Series 3-0 on Saturday.

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A casual fan's guide to the MLB postseason

It's not everything you'll need to know. But we strive to provide as strong of an initial primer for a fan returning to the sport for October as you'll find.

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Penguins' Kuzmenko to wear No. 62 to honor dad killed in bear attack

Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko will change his jersey number to 62 in honor of his father, who was killed in a bear attack in Russia last week at age 62.

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Yankees in wait-and-see mode on Judge availability for ALDS

The Yankees have not decided if Aaron Judge will be on their roster for the ALDS vs. the Rays as he continues to work his way back from a right calf strain.

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Astros' Espada 'absolutely' wants to return as contract expires

Manager Joe Espada, whose contract expired after Houston was eliminated by the White Sox, said he "absolutely" would like to return to the Astros in 2027.

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Guardians to throw rookie Messick, Williams at White Sox to start ALDS

Rookie left-hander Parker Messick will start Game 1 of the ALDS for Cleveland, while AL strikeout leader Gavin Williams will take the mound in Game 2.

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Bettman eyes no-trade clauses: Not used as 'originally intended'

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman believes that no-trade clauses are no longer being used as "originally intended" by players who force moves to specific teams after requesting a trade.

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Ducks sign Luneau to 6-year, $43.2M extension after 14 NHL games

The Ducks have signed defenseman Tristan Luneau to a six-year contract extension worth $43.2 million after just 14 career NHL appearances.

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Bohm homer saves Phillies' season after Harper fielding gaffe, tying HR

Alec Bohm put Philadelphia ahead with a two-out home run in the 10th inning, and the Phillies beat the Braves to force a decisive Game 3 in their NL Wild Card series.

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Knights sign franchise staple Karlsson to 2-year, $13.5M deal

The Vegas Golden Knights have locked in center William Karlsson on a two-year extension with an AAV of $6.75 million.

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Astros' Varsho has wrist surgery, done for season

Astros center fielder Daulton Varsho underwent left arthroscopic wrist surgery on Tuesday, a procedure that will sideline him for the entire postseason.

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Stars sign backup goalie DeSmith to 2-year, $5M extension

The Stars signed backup goaltender Casey DeSmith to a two-year, $5 million contract extension that runs through the 2028-29 season.

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