Ravens pick up Roquan Smith for A.J Klein

The Chicago Bears traded star linebacker Roquan Smith to the Baltimore Ravens for linebacker A.J. Klein as well as second- and fifth-round picks, a source told Jordan Schultz, theScore's NFL insider.

Kawhi Leonard out against Pelicans

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will miss the team's back-to-back set Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans and Monday against the Houston Rockets due to injury recovery for his right knee, head coach Ty Lue said ahead of Sunday's contest.

Astros tie up World Series 1-1

Framber Valdez swapped his glove and his spikes midgame. He repeatedly rubbed his hands.

By the time he strode off the mound to a standing ovation and handed the Houston Astros' bullpen a seventh-inning lead, it was clear he had thrown a curve at the Philadelphia Phillies.

Phillies win Game 1 of World Series

The Philadelphia Phillies came back from a 5-0 deficit to defeat the Houston Astros 6-5 in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday at Minute Maid Park.

J.T. Realmuto delivered the decisive blow in the 10th inning, hitting a solo homer off Luis Garcia.

Sean Couturier out with back surgery

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier underwent back revision surgery on Thursday and will miss approximately three-to-four months, the team announced Saturday, according to NHL.com's Adam Kimelman.

This marks Couturier's second back surgery in less than a year after his season-ending procedure in February.

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen divorce

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen have filed for divorce after 13 years of marriage, the quarterback announced on Instagram on Friday. 

Brady said the two "arrived at this decision amicably and with gratitude" for the time they spent together.

"We arrived at this decision to end our marriage after much consideration, Brady stated. "Doing so is, of course, painful and difficult, like it is for many people who go through the same thing every day around the world. However, we wish only the best for each other as we pursue whatever new chapters in our lives that are yet to be written."

Aaron Boone plans to return to Yankees

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner plans to keep Aaron Boone as his manager.

"As far as Boone's concerned, we just signed him and for all the same reasons I listed a year ago, I believe he is a very good manager," Steinbrenner said Wednesday as he left the Yankees player development complex. "I don't see a change there."

Josh Norris may need shoulder surgery

Josh Norris could be out for most of the 2022-23 campaign - if not all of it.

The Ottawa Senators center is expected to miss at least three-to-five months with a shoulder injury suffered Saturday against the Arizona Coyotes, head coach D.J. Smith told reporters, including TSN's Claire Hanna.

Phil Kessel breaks the iron man record

Phil Kessel became the NHL's new ironman Tuesday night, and he wasn't done there.

The Vegas Golden Knights forward broke retired blue-liner Keith Yandle's record by suiting up for his 990th consecutive game in Vegas' 4-2 road win over the San Jose Sharks.

Adam Wainwright returning for another season

Adam Wainwright's journey in St. Louis will last a little while longer.

The veteran right-hander is returning for an 18th season with the St. Louis Cardinals, the team announced.

"We feel like there's something left in the tank," president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Benjamin Hochman.

Russian court rejects Griner appeal

A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner of her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession, a step that could move her closer to a possible high-stakes prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington.

The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport.

Marlins sign manager Skip Schumaker

The Miami Marlins hired Skip Schumaker to be their new manager, the club announced Tuesday.

Schumaker was the St. Louis Cardinals' bench coach in 2022. He worked in the San Diego Padres organization in several coaching roles before joining the Cardinals.

Bryce Harper wins National League MVP

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was named the Most Valuable Player of the National League Championship Series after his team eliminated the San Diego Padres in Game 5 on Sunday.

Phillies eliminate Padres

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Diego Padres 4-3 in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday to advance to the World Series for the first time since 2009.

It was a back-and-forth contest, with the Phillies jumping out to an early lead following a two-run homer from Rhys Hoskins in the third inning.

The Padres responded with a Juan Soto solo blast in the fourth inning, followed by a two-run burst in the seventh inning in which Josh Bell hit an RBI double and Jose Azocarscored on a wild pitch from Seranthony Dominguez.

Mac Jones expected to start for Patriots

Quarterback Mac Jones is expected to start for the New England Patriots in their Week 7 Monday Night Football matchup against the Chicago Bears, a source told The Athletic's Jeff Howe.

The 2021 Pro Bowler has missed the Patriots' last three games due to a high left ankle sprain sustained in Week 3. Jones was listed as questionable ahead of Monday's contest after being a limited participant in practices throughout the week.

Jones, 24, appeared to struggle before being sidelined. He posted a 1-2 record as a starter while passing for just two touchdowns against five interceptions to go along with 786 yards.

Astros beat the Yankees again

The Houston Astros kept rolling Saturday, beating the New York Yankees 5-0 at Yankee Stadium to take a 3-0 stranglehold in the American League Championship Series.

Houston can sweep the Yankees and clinch its second consecutive AL pennant, and fourth since 2017, on Sunday.

Astros starter Cristian Javier led the way with 5 1/3 innings of one-hit ball. Center fielder Chas McCormickprovided all the offense Houston would need with a two-run homer off Gerrit Cole in the second. Christian Vazquez also drove in two runs.

Profar ejected from game

Down to their final three outs in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, the San Diego Padres appeared to send the tying run to first base ... only for third base umpire Todd Tichenor to call Jurickson Profar out on a controversial swinging-strike call.

Profar tossed and then kicked his batting helmet in protest, prompting home plate umpire Ted Barrett to eject the outfielder from Friday's contest against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Dobbins out with knee surgery

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins is expected to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and miss four-to-six weeks, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Dobbins was held out of the second half of the Ravens' 24-20 loss to the New York Giants last week after issues with his knee. He was playing in his fourth game since suffering a torn ACL during the 2021 preseason finale.

Rangers sign Bochy

The Texas Rangers announced Friday they hired manager Bruce Bochy to a three-year contract. 

Bochy, 67, won three World Series titles during his 13 seasons with the San Francisco Giants. He hasn't managed in the majors since 2019.

"I am incredibly excited to be joining the Texas Rangers," Bochy said in a statement. "Over the last several days, I've had extensive conversations with Chris Young and other individuals in the organization, and I had the chance to meet with Ray Davis. Their vision and commitment to putting together a club that can contend and win year in and year out is impressive, and I became convinced I wanted to be a part of that."

Jays sign Schneider

The Toronto Blue Jays announced Friday that they signed manager John Schneider to a three-year contract with an option for 2026.

Schneider was handed the interim tag after Charlie Montoyo was fired in July. He led the Blue Jays to a 46-28 record and the first wild-card spot in the American League.

The Blue Jays ultimately came up short in the postseason, getting swept at home by the Seattle Mariners in the wild-card series.

Padres even the series with Phillies

The scrappy San Diego Padres, largely rebuilt at the trade deadline, are finding their identity at just the right time.

In danger of heading to Philadelphia down 0-2 in the NL Championship Series, the Padres produced another huge rally in front of their rowdy fans to put some punch into the all-wild card matchup.

Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, two-run single during a five-run outburst in the fifth inning and San Diego stunned Aaron Nola and the Phillies 8-5 on Wednesday to tie the NLCS at one game apiece.

Verlander powers Astros over Yankees

Justin Verlander struck out 11 in six strong innings and Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick and Jeremy Peña all homered to power the Houston Astros past the New York Yankees 4-2 in their AL Championship Series opener Wednesday night.

The Astros are in their sixth consecutive ALCS, looking to reach the World Series for the fourth time in that span, against a New York team in the LCS for the first time since being eliminated by Houston in 2019.

Phillies down Padres in series opener

Bryce Harper hit another postseason home run — no surprise there — and then Kyle Schwarber topped him by launching a shot that amazed even his teammates.

Harper hit his fourth homer this postseason and Schwarber hit a jaw-dropping, 488-foot drive that carried the Philadelphia Phillies over the San Diego Padres 2-0 Tuesday night to open the all-wild card NL Championship Series.

Ekblad placed on long term injured reserve

The Florida Panthers will place defenseman Aaron Ekblad on long-term injured reserve, general manager Bill Zito said Wednesday, according to team digital content manager Jameson Olive.

Ekblad left Monday's loss to the Boston Bruins with what head coach Paul Maurice described postgame as a lower-body injury.

Landeskog out 12 weeks with knee surgery

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will likely sit out the next 12 weeks after undergoing knee surgery Tuesday, head coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday.

Landeskog hasn't played a game this season. The Swedish forward, who'll turn 30 in November, had a previous knee procedure in March that forced him to miss the rest of the regular season. He returned in the playoffs and helped the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup.

The 11-year veteran collected 30 goals and 29 assists while averaging 20:19 of ice time - the second-largest workload of his career - over 51 games in 2021-22.

Kuznetsov suspended for high sticking

Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov will sit out one game for high-sticking Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kyle Burroughs on Monday night.

Kuznetsov caught Burroughs up high after the Canucks blue-liner pushed the Washington center away from the loose puck following a Kuznetsov scoring chance in the second period of the Capitals' 6-4 win.

Kevin Porter signs 4 Years

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. agreed to a four-year, $82.5-million contract extension, his agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Only the first year of his deal is fully guaranteed for $15.86 million, The Athletic's Shams Charania reports. The contract includes June trigger dates to guarantee his salary, but the deal allows the Rockets to release Porter without paying the full amount, Charania adds.

Mitch Trubisky off the bench victory

Mitch Trubisky came on for an injured Kenny Pickett to throw a 6-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter and the Pittsburgh Steelers' maligned defense made it stand up in a stunning 20-18 win over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

The Steelers (2-4) snapped a four-game losing streak by relying on a largely anonymous defense missing almost its entire starting secondary.

Yankees push Cleveland to a Game 5

Gerrit Cole brought the Yankees back from the brink. They're Bronx bound, still chasing a championship.

Cole gave New York what it needed, seven solid innings and Harrison Bader hit a two-run homer as the Yankees forced a decisive fifth game in the AL Division Series with a 4-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 on Sunday night.

There was no margin for error, no second chances. Cole, who failed in a similar spot last October, had the weight of New York's season, the one Aaron Judge's home-run swing made historic, on his shoulders.

Bills down Chiefs in rematch

The highly anticipated rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills came down to the wire again. This time, though, Josh Allenand Co. had the last laugh.

Allen engineered a 76-yard drive that ended with a Dawson Knoxtouchdown catch with 1:04 left in the fourth quarter, and the Bills defeated the Chiefs 24-20 on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.

Patrick Mahomes had a chance to potentially take the lead in the final seconds of the game, but cornerback Taron Johnson sealed Buffalo's victory with a clutch interception.

Padres eliminate Dodgers

The San Diego Padres eliminated the 111-win Los Angeles Dodgerswith a 5-3 win Saturday at a rainy and raucous Petco Park, winning their best-of-five National League Division Series 3-1.

San Diego advances to the NLCS for the third time in franchise history and the first since 1998.

Matt Murray leaves practice with injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs' already precarious goaltending situation became even more uncertain Saturday.

Matt Murray left the team's morning skate with an apparent injury mere hours before the third game of the season.

Tua Tagovailoa clears concussion protocol

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa cleared concussion protocol Saturday and is expected to return for the team's Week 7 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Tagovailoa received four outside opinions while team doctors also unanimously cleared him from the protocol, Schefter adds. All parties reportedly agreed that the quarterback's scans didn't display any long-term damage to his brain.

The signal-caller has been sidelined since being stretchered off the field in Week 4 after hitting his head on the turf on a sack. The incident came just days after Tagovailoa briefly exited Miami's Week 3 game when he appeared disorientated following a big hit late in the second quarter. He missed only three plays and finished the contest.

Warriors look to sign Jordan Poole

The Golden State Warriors and guard Jordan Poole are finalizing a four-year, $140-million extension, his agents told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Both sides are completing the final details, and the formal agreement is expected soon, adds Wojnarowski.

Coming off his third NBA season, Poole averaged a career-high 18.5 points, 4.0 assists, and 3.4 rebounds in 76 games for the Warriors in 2021-22.

Padres win Game 3 over Dodgers

Until Friday night, San Diego Padres fans had never seen a home playoff victory in person since Petco Park opened in 2004.

Blake Snell, Trent Grisham and the Padres' lights-out bullpen finally gave them the chance to go crazy.

Snell pitched five-hit ball into the sixth inning and Grisham homered at festive Petco Park, helping the Padres top the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 for a 2-1 lead in the NL Division Series.

Tom Brady fined for attempted kick

The NFL fined Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady$11,139 on Friday for attempting to kick Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett during their Week 5 game, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The incident reportedly happened on the same play Jarrett was called for roughing the passer after a third-down sack late in the fourth quarter. The officials were widely criticized around the NFL for the controversial penalty call, which effectively sealed Tampa Bay's 21-15 victory.

Calgary Flames win season opener

Dillon Dube scored short-handed and the Calgary Flames won their season opener for the first time since 2009, beating the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche 5-3 on Thursday night.

Dube and Rasmus Andersson scored in the second period, Elias Lindholm and Tyler Toffoli had power-play goals in the third and Brett Ritchie also scored. Jacob Markstrom made 22 saves to help the Flames end an 0-10-2 funk in openers.

Matthews leads Maple Leaf charge over Capitals

Auston Matthews broke a third-period tie, Ilya Samsonov made 24 saves against his former Washington teammates and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Capitals 3-2 on Thursday night.

John Tavares and Calle Jarnkrok also scored and Morgan Rielly added two assists to help the Maple Leafs rebound from an opening 4-3 loss at Montreal on Wednesday night.

Deshaun Watson facing another civil lawsuit

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is facing a new civil lawsuit from a woman in Texas claiming he pressured her into a sexual act during a massage therapy session two years ago.

The woman, referred to in court documents as Jane Doe, filed the lawsuit on Thursday in Harris County District Court in Houston. She claims Watson asked to have sex with her after getting a massage in a hotel room in 2020. When she refused, he "was able to pressure her into oral sex."

According to the lawsuit, Watson paid her $300, although her normal charge is $115 for an hourly massage. The woman claims Watson continued to text her following the encounter.

Patrik Laine out with elbow injury

Columbus Blue Jackets star Patrik Laine will miss three-to-four weeks after spraining his elbow in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

The injury occurred early in the second period when a forechecking Laine became tangled up with Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce. Laine's right arm appeared to be pinned against the boards at an awkward angle during the collision.

Laine finished his shift but was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the contest.

Connor McDavid drives Edmonton with Hat Trick

Connor McDavid had three goals and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers overcame an early 3-0 deficit to beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 on Wednesday night.

Leon Draisaitl added a goal and two assists and Darnell Nurse also scored for the Oilers in the opener for both teams. Jack Campbell made 33 saves.

"It wasn't according to anyone's script, for sure," said Edmonton head coach Jay Woodcroft. "I don't think we were sharp. I don't think we were in sync early. We found a way to win the game, that's a really good sign, but we can be better."

Carlos Correa looking to test free agency

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa is planning to opt out of the final two years and approximately $70 million remaining on his contract and test free agency this offseason.

"With the year that I have had, my health and my being at the best moment of my career at 28, that is the right decision," Correa told Puerto Rican newspaper El Nuevo Dia, according to ESPN.

Braves tie the series vs. Phillies

This was a game the Atlanta Braves absolutely had to win.

They had the right guy on the mound.

Kyle Wright, baseball's only 20-game winner, threw six brilliant innings to outduel Zack Wheeler as the Braves evened their NL Division Series at one game apiece, blanking the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Padres tie the series vs. Dodgers

Not many tabbed the San Diego Padres to beat the Mets in New York in the wild-card round. Even fewer picked them against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have dominated the Padres in recent years and were baseball's best team during the regular season.

But they're all even now.

Manny Machado homered early and added an RBI double off Clayton Kershaw, and Jurickson Profar singled home the go-ahead run as San Diego defeated the Dodgers 5-3 on Wednesday to tie their NL Division Series at one game apiece.

Maple Leafs blow up vs. Montreal

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe was not thrilled with his team's performance in a season-opening loss against the rival Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night.

Although the Leafs only held one lead in the game after Michael Bunting opened the scoring, they allowed two goals in the final three minutes, including the game-winner with 19 seconds remaining. 

Keefe was particularly upset with his club's defensive play.

Phillies vs. Braves Game 2 Rain Delay

The start of Wednesday's Game 2 of the NL Division Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves has been delayed by rain.

Major League Baseball will determine whether the game can be played. 

"I think general consensus is that we will not start a game unless we feel like we can finish it," Phillies manager Rob Thomson said. "We're not looking for delays. I don't think anybody is — the Braves, us, Major League Baseball. If there's a window there, we'll go."

Sabres sign Samuelsson

The Buffalo Sabres announced Wednesday that they signed defenseman Mattias Samuelsson to a seven-year extension that carries an average annual value of $4.29 million.

Samuelsson tallied 10 points in 42 games with the Sabres last season. The 22-year-old has one year remaining on his entry-level contract.

The long-term pact comes very early in Samuelsson's NHL career. The blue-liner has just 54 games of experience and has yet to score a goal.

Tua Tagovailoa returns to practice

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will return to the field and throw Wednesday as part of his progression through concussion protocol, head coach Mike McDaniel announced, according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques.

McDaniel added that Tagovailoa won't play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.

Davante Adams charged with assault

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams was charged with misdemeanor assault for a postgame incident on Monday Night Football in Kansas City, according to court records obtained by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Adams shoved a photographer to the ground on his way to the locker room following the team's 30-29 loss to the Chiefs. He apologized for the incident afterward.

The photographer filed a police report against the 29-year-old on Tuesday.

Draymond Green fined for punching Jordan Poole

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been fined but won't be suspended for punching teammate Jordan Poole in practice last week, head coach Steve Kerr told reporters late Tuesday night.

Green is expected to take part in the team's final preseason game on Friday and suit up to begin the regular season.

The former Defensive Player of the Year struck Poole last Wednesday, and video of the incident was leaked on Friday. Green then announced he would take time away from the team while he continued to work on himself and give his teammates space.