Astros power past Yanks for 3-1 ALCS lead

George Springer and Carlos Correa each hit three-run homers and the Houston Astros got another wild ace off the hook to beat the sloppy New York Yankees 8-3 Thursday night and reach the cusp of a second World Series visit in three years.

Patrick Mahomes hurts knee in Chiefs' win over Broncos

Reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes injured his right knee in a pileup near the goal line before his Kansas City teammates rallied around their fallen superstar for a 30-6 thrashing of Denver on Thursday night.

Boxer Patrick Day dies of brain injuries 4 days after fight

Boxer Patrick Day died Wednesday, four days after sustaining head injuries in a fight with Charles Conwell.

Nationals sweep Cardinals; DC in World Series for 1st time since '33

As the Washington Nationals moved a party 86 years in the making from their ballpark's infield to a booze-filled clubhouse, manager Dave Martinez paused near the dugout and thrust the silver NL Championship Series trophy overhead, to the delight of loud, delirious fans still in the stands.

Duluth team wins PGA Junior League Championship

Team Georgia won the 8th annual PGA Jr. League Championship at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona on Monday- it was the team's second championship in three years.

Strasburg Ks 12, Nats top Cards 8-1; 1 win from World Series

Stephen Strasburg took his turn silencing the Cardinals' struggling bats, Nationals postseason star Howie Kendrick doubled three times and drove in three more runs, and Washington moved one win from the city's first World Series appearance in 86 years by beating St.

Mercedes-Benz 'augments' fan experience at Stadium

A trio of brand-new experiences at Mercedes-Benz Stadium "augments" reality in way that'll have fans (literally) dancing with joy.

Missed PAT sends Falcons home empty from long trip

The Atlanta Falcons mounted a massive second-half comeback, rallying from 17 down to pull within a point of tying Arizona.

'True values': Canadian rugby team helps clean up after Typhoon Hagibis

An incredible act of kindness by professional rugby players from Canada is being commended in the aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis. 

Concussion PSA compares youth football dangers to smoking

Everybody seems to be having fun when the kids in a new public service announcement are just playing football, until one boy is thrown to the ground and the background music turns ominous.

Cards manager apologizes after curse-filled rant goes viral

A curse-filled clubhouse victory speech by St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt that went viral after a player posted it on social media showed a different side to the usually mild-mannered skipper -- and while he was sorry Thursday that his colorful language got leaked, he did not feel bad about the gist of his message.

Simone Biles wins 5th all-around title at gymnastics worlds

There was only one way for Simone Biles to finish off yet another dominant world championship performance. She dropped the mic.

Iranian women allowed to attend soccer match for first time in decades

Iran is the world's last nation to bar women from soccer matches. Saudi Arabia recently began allowing women into soccer matches.

More Braves reaction on NLDS loss
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Josh Donalson, Julio Teheran, and Freddie Freeman speak about Game 5

Braves react to NLDS loss
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Freddie Freeman, Mike Foltynewicz, Ronald Acuna Jr., and Danby Swanson weigh in on the Braves loss