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☆ WTA roundup: Jelena Ostapenko upset in Seoul
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Wild card Dayeon Back, down 5-2 in the third set, rallied to beat second-seeded Jelena Ostapenko 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4) in two hours, 13 minutes to advance. It was the first time two South Koreans won their opening matches in Seoul since 2013. 569, was able to force Ostapenko into long rallies, and the mistakes piled up for Ostapenko. In other first-round action, Liudmila Samsonova of Russia, fresh off her finals appearance in the China Open, continued her strong play with a 6-3, 6-3 defeat of Germany's Tatjana Maria. Another Russian, Kamilla Rakhimova, beat eighth seed Varvara Gracheva of France 6-3, 6-2, and Czech Linda Fruhvirtova topped seventh-seeded Peyton Stearns in three sets.

Persons: Jelena Ostapenko, Russia's Liudmila Samsonova, Florence, Jeong Jang, Sofia Kenin, Jang, Kenin, Jessica Pegula, Viktoria, Marie Bouzkova, Vera Zvonareva, Veronika Kudermetova, Zvonareva, Germany's Tatjana Maria, Daria Kasatkina of, Petra Martic, Laura Siegemund, Zhuoxuan Bai, Canadian Leylah Fernandez, Victoria, Fernandez, Anna Blinkova, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Martina Trevisan, Kamilla, Varvara Gracheva, Czech Linda Fruhvirtova, Peyton Stearns Organizations: National Tennis Center, Hana Bank, South Koreans, Ostapenko, Viktoria Hruncakova, WTA, China . Hong Kong, Victoria Azarenka, Thomson Locations: Beijing, China, Hana Bank Korea, Seoul, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Zhengzhou, Russia, Daria Kasatkina of Russia, Croatia, Germany, China . Hong, Canadian, Italy, France, Czech

☆ NFL roundup: Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals pull away from Cardinals
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

Mandatory Credit: Joe Rondone-USA TODAY Sports/ Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 9 - Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes to Ja'Marr Chase to lead the Cincinnati Bengals past the Arizona Cardinals, 34-20, on Sunday in Glendale. Joshua Dobbs completed 15 of 32 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns, but he threw his first two interceptions of the season for the Cardinals (1-4). Saints 34, Patriots 0Derek Carr threw two touchdown passes and New Orleans' defense forced three turnovers in a victory over New England in Foxborough, Mass. Ryan Tannehill completed 23 of 34 passes for 264 yards for Tennessee, but his last pass was intercepted with 10 seconds left. Pickett completed 18 of 32 passes for 224 yards while playing through a bone bruise in his left knee.

Persons: Ja'Marr Chase, Joe Rondone, Joe Burrow, Chase, Carl Pickens, Burrow, Evan McPherson, Cam Taylor, Britt, Joshua Dobbs, Marquise Brown, Derek Carr, Carr, Alvin Kamara, Tyrann Mathieu, Mac Jones, Jones, Bailey Zappe, Dallas Goedert, A.J, Brown, Jake Elliott's, Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford, Trevor Lawrence, Lawrence, Travis Etienne, Calvin Ridley, Josh Allen, Younghoe Koo, Dalton Schultz, Desmond Ridder, Ridder, Jared Goff, Goff, David Montgomery, Josh Reynolds, Bryce Young, Adam Thielen, Zack Moss, Anthony Richardson, Moss, Richardson, Ryan Tannehill, DeAndre Hopkins, De'Von Achane, Hill, Graham Gano, Raheem Mostert's, Achane, Kenny Pickett, George Pickens, T.J, Watt, Pickett, Pickens, Lamar Jackson, Justice Hill, Greg Zuerlein, Hall, Zach Wilson, Patrick Surtain, Russell Wilson, Quincy Williams, Bryce Hall scooping, Adam Trautman, Patrick Mahomes, Rashee Rice, Travis Kelce, Isiah Pacheco, Kirk Cousins, Jordan Addison Organizations: Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals, State, Bengals, Steelers, Cincinnati, Cardinals, Saints, Patriots, New, NFL, Eagles, Rams, Philadelphia, Dallas, Jaguars, Bills, Jacksonville, Falcons, Texans, Atlanta, Houston, The Texans, Stroud, Lions, Panthers, Detroit, Carolina, Colts, Indianapolis, Tennessee, Dolphins, Giants, Miami, New York, Ravens, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Justice, Jets, Broncos, Denver, Chiefs, Vikings, Kansas City, Minnesota, Thomson Locations: Glendale , Arizona, USA, Glendale, Ariz, New Orleans, New England, Foxborough, Los Angeles, Inglewood , Calif, Angeles, Buffalo, London, Tennessee, New, Miami Gardens, Fla, New York, Baltimore, Denver, Kansas, Minneapolis

☆ MLB roundup: D-backs blast Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/4] Oct 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (14) hits a three run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning for game one of the NLDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 8 - The visiting Arizona Diamondbacks made a statement Saturday, using a six-run first inning against Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw to pave the way for an 11-2 victory in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly (1-0), who does not have a win in 16 regular-season starts against Los Angeles, went 6 1/3 scoreless innings to earn the postseason victory. Anthony Santander had a homer, single, walk and scored twice for Baltimore, the top seed in the AL playoffs. Phillies 3, Braves 0Seven pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout as Philadelphia blanked host Atlanta in Game 1 of the NLDS.

Persons: Gabriel Moreno, Jayne Kamin, Clayton Kershaw, Corbin Carroll, Alek Thomas, Tommy Pham, Pham, Merrill Kelly, Kershaw, Emmet Sheehan, Josh Jung, Evan Carter, Carter, Anthony Santander, Yordan Alvarez, Justin Verlander, Alvarez, Royce Lewis, Bryce Harper, Jeff Hoffman, Craig Kimbrel, Spencer Strider Organizations: Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger, National League, Diamondbacks, NL, Rangers, Orioles, Baltimore, American League, Texas, AL, Astros, Houston, Minnesota, Twins, Phillies, Braves, Seven, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, USA, Arizona, Los Angeles, Texas

☆ MLB roundup: Wild-card series all end in sweeps
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Arizona overcame a 2-0 deficit to complete a sweep of the best-of-three series, having escaped a 3-0 hole to win the opener 6-3 Tuesday. The Diamondbacks will open the NL Division Series on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. Twins 2, Blue Jays 0Carlos Correa went 2-for-3 with an RBI and Minnesota held on for a win over Toronto in Minneapolis to complete a sweep in a best-of-three AL wild-card series. The Twins will face the Houston Astros in the AL Division Series. Realmuto homered and doubled and host Philadelphia defeated Miami to sweep a National League wild-card series.

Persons: Zac Gallen, Marte, Peralta, Tommy Pham, Abner Uribe, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, blooped, Nathan Eovaldi, Evan Carter, Adolis Garcia, Zach Eflin, Carlos Correa, Sonny Gray, Jose Berrios, Bryson Stott, Realmuto, Aaron Nola, Josh Bell, Braxton Garrett Organizations: Arizona Diamondbacks, National League, Milwaukee Brewers, Wednesday, Wednesday . Arizona, Diamondbacks, NL, Los Angeles Dodgers, Gallen, NL Central, Rangers, Rays, American League, Orioles, AL, Tampa, Blue Jays, Minnesota, Toronto, Houston Astros, Oakland, Phillies, Marlins, Philadelphia, Miami, Braves, NL Division Locations: Wednesday ., Texas, Tampa Bay, St . Petersburg, Fla, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Atlanta

☆ MLB roundup: Twins snap historic playoff losing streak
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez (1-0) limited the Blue Jays to one run on five hits in 5 2/3 innings. Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (0-1) labored through four innings before giving way to the bullpen. Rays starter Tyler Glasnow (0-1) gave up four runs (three earned) on six hits with five walks in five-plus innings. Miami starter Jesus Luzardo (0-1) lasted four innings, allowing eight hits and three runs with five strikeouts and no walks. Six Arizona relievers preserved the victory by combining for 6 1/3 scoreless innings after rookie Brandon Pfaadt allowed three runs on seven hits in 2 2/3 innings.

Persons: Royce Lewis, Jesse Johnson, Pablo Lopez, Kevin Gausman, Lewis, Evan Longoria, Gary Gaetti, Jordan Montgomery, Corey Seager, Evan Carter, Tyler Glasnow, Randy Arozarena, Zack Wheeler, Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott, Cristian Pache, Trea Turner, Nick Castellanos, Wheeler, Jesus Luzardo, Corbin Burnes, Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte, Gabriel Moreno, Brandon Pfaadt, Joe Mantiply, Paul Sewald Organizations: Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, Target, USA, American League, Minnesota, New York Yankees, Twins, Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays, Rangers, Rays, Tampa Bay, Phillies, Marlins, Philadelphia, Miami, National League, Diamondbacks, Brewers, Arizona, Milwaukee, NL, Six Arizona, bullpen, Thomson Locations: Minneapolis , Minnesota, USA, Minneapolis, American, Texas, Tampa, St . Petersburg, Fla, Montgomery, Arizona, Six

☆ ATP roundup: Sebastian Korda reaches Astana final
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

5 seed Sebastian Korda rallied to reach the Astana Open final and will battle No. Korda outlasted Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic 6-7 (8), 7-6 (2), 7-6 (3) in 2 hours and 49 minutes during Monday's first semifinal. Korda (18 aces) and Medjedovic (16) both held serve throughout the match, with the American finishing with a 122-112 edge in total points won. Standing in the way of Korda's second ATP title is Mannarino, a three-time tour winner who converted all four of his break points and breezed to a 6-4, 6-2 win against Austria's Sebastian Ofner on Monday. 1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain advanced to the semifinals in Beijing with a 6-4, 6-2 win against seventh-seeded Casper Ruud of Denmark.

Persons: Sebastian Korda, Adrian Mannarino of, Korda, Serbia's Hamad, Monday's, Austria's Sebastian Ofner, Carlos Alcaraz, Casper Ruud of Denmark, Alcaraz, Italy, Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov, Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, Zverev, Chile's Nicolas Jarry Organizations: Astana, ., Russia, Thomson Locations: Adrian Mannarino of France, Kazakhstan, Spain, Beijing, Germany

☆ NFL roundup: Puka Nacua, Rams outlast Colts in OT
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

The Rams went 75 yards on their overtime drive with Nacua scoring his first career TD on a third-down play. Kyren Williams scored two first-quarter touchdowns and had 103 yards on 25 carries for the Rams (2-2). Tua Tagovailoa threw for 282 yards, one touchdown and one interception on 25-for-35 passing for the Dolphins (3-1). Buccaneers 26, Saints 9Baker Mayfield threw three touchdown passes and the Tampa Bay defense did not allow a touchdown in a win against host New Orleans. Josh Dobbs completed 28 of 41 passes for 265 yards and two touchdowns, both to Michael Wilson, for the Cardinals (1-3).

Persons: Matthew Stafford, Trevor Ruszkowski, Puka Nacua, Nacua, Kyren Williams, Stafford, Anthony Richardson, Drew Ogletree, Michael Pittman, Richardson, Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Allen, Diggs, De'Von Achane, Tua Tagovailoa, Wil Lutz, Sean Payton, Russell Wilson, Marvin Mims Jr, Lutz's, Justin Fields, Jake Elliott, Sam Howell's, Jahan Dotson, Joey Slye's, Jalen, Brown, Howell, Trevor Lawrence, Darious Williams, Lawrence, Williams, Brandon McManus, Bijan Robinson, Desmond Ridder, Justin Jefferson, Kirk Cousins, Alexander Mattison, Sam Franklin Jr, Bryce Young, Harrison Smith, Young, D.J, Wonnum, Lamar Jackson, Brandon Stephens, Geno Stone, Kyle Hamilton, Mark Andrews, Jackson, Dorian Thompson, Robinson, Deshaun Watson, Myles Garrett, Stroud, Nico Collins, Watt, Collins, Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky, Baker Mayfield, Mayfield, Cade Otton, Trey Palmer, Thompkins, Alvin Kamara, Kamara, Derek Carr, Blake Grupe, Derrick Henry, Ryan Tannehill, Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, Cam Taylor, Britt, Khalil Mack, Justin Herbert, Herbert, Mack, Derrick Thomas, Aidan O'Connell, Jimmy Garoppolo, Davante Adams, Josh Jacobs, Leighton Vander Esch, DaRon Bland, CeeDee Lamb, Hunter Luepke, Dak Prescott, Mac Jones, Jones, Bailey Zappe, Christian McCaffrey, McCaffrey, Brock Purdy, Josh Dobbs, Michael Wilson Organizations: Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Lucas Oil, Rams, BYU, Colts, Bills, Dolphins, Buffalo, Miami, Broncos, Bears, Chicago, Denver, Eagles, Philadelphia, Washington, Jaguars, Falcons, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Vikings, Panthers, Minnesota, Carolina, The Vikings, Ravens, Browns, Cleveland, Texans, Steelers, Houston, Pittsburgh, Stroud, Buccaneers, Saints, Tampa, New, Bucs, Bengals, Cincinnati, The Titans, Titans, Chargers, Raiders, Las Vegas, NFL, Cowboys, Patriots, Dallas, The Cowboys, 49ers, Cardinals, Arizona Locations: Indianapolis , Indiana, USA, Miami, Orchard Park, N.Y, Washington, Atlanta, London, Charlotte, N.C, Carolina, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Tennessee, Nashville, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Inglewood , Calif, New England, Arlington , Texas, Francisco, Santa Clara, Calif

☆ MLB roundup: Astros, D-backs punch tickets to postseason
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Verlander (13-8) allowed two hits in five scoreless innings, while Kelly (12-8) went seven innings and allowed five hits and one run. Marlins 7, Pirates 3Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered and added an RBI single for visiting Miami, which beat Pittsburgh to clinch an NL wild-card spot. Josh Bell added a two-run double and sacrifice fly, and Bryan De La Cruz an RBI single for the Marlins. Endy Rodriguez and Bryan Reynolds each hit an RBI single for the Pirates. Joey Meneses followed with an RBI single and scored on Luis Garcia's double.

Persons: Miami Marlins Luis Arraez, Xavier Edwards, Jazz Chisholm, Charles, Saturday's, Houston's Justin Verlander, Arizona's Merrill Kelly, Verlander, Phil Maton, Kelly, Jose Abreu, Chisholm, Josh Bell, Bryan De La Cruz, Endy Rodriguez, Bryan Reynolds, Andrew Heaney, Jonah Heim, Eugenio Suarez, Spencer Strider, Marcell Ozuna, John Smoltz, Strider, CJ Abrams, Joey Meneses, Luis Garcia's, Andy Ibanez, Akil Baddoo, Carson Kelly, Miguel Cabrera's, Cabrera, Beau Brieske, Triston McKenzie, Taylor, Megill, Edmundo Sosa, Brandon Marsh, Weston Wilson, Brooks Raley, Adam Ottavino, Frankie Montas, Estevan Florial, Gleyber Torres, Yan Gomes, Gomes, Willy Adames, William Contreras, Blake Perkins, Carlos Santana, Michael Wacha, Profar, Ji Man Choi, Juan Soto, Lenyn Sosa, Anthony Santander's, Kyle Gibson, Bruce Zimmermann, Adam Duvall, Kutter Crawford, Lars Nootbaar, Jose Fermin, Louis, Jordan Walker, Ivan Herrera, Luken Baker, Masyn Winn, Noelvi Marte, Connor Phillips, Francisco Alvarez, Kyle Schwarber, Johan Rojas, Trevor Larnach, Edouard Julien, Matt Wallner, Max Kepler, Christian Vazquez, Chris Paddack, Brenton Doyle, Sean Bouchard, Elehuris Montero, Nolan Jones, Alan Trejo, Karl Kauffmann, Tristan Beck, Clayton Kershaw, Tyler Fitzgerald, Kai Correa, Max Muncy, Kershaw, Shea Langeliers, Joe Boyle, Zack Gelof, Boyle, Brandon Drury, Mike Moustakas Organizations: Miami Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates, PNC Park, Miami, Astros, Diamondbacks, American League, Arizona, National League, Cincinnati Reds, St, Louis Cardinals, Marlins, Pirates, Pittsburgh, Rangers, Mariners, Texas, Seattle, Houston, Braves, Washington, Keibert, Tigers, Detroit, Guardians, AL, Blue Jays, Tampa Bay, Toronto, Rays, Mets, Phillies, NL, Yankees, Royals, New York, Kansas City, Cubs, Brewers, Chicago, Milwaukee, NL Central, Padres, White Sox, San, Orioles, Red Sox, Baltimore, Boston, Cardinals, Reds, Cincinnati, New, Philadelphia, Twins, Rockies, Minnesota clobbered, Minnesota, Colorado, Giants, Dodgers, San Francisco, Los, Athletics, Oakland, Los Angeles, Detroit Tigers, Thomson Locations: Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, USA, Arizona, Houston, Phoenix . Houston, Texas, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, Chicago, Cincinnati, Minnesota clobbered Colorado, Denver, Los Angeles, Los, Anaheim , Calif

☆ ATP Roundup: Daniil Medvedev advances to quarters in China
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Tennis - ATP 500 - China Open - National Tennis Center, Beijing, China - September 29, 2023. With the victory, Medvedev won his 40th hard-court match of the season, which leads the tour. When Medvedev meets Ugo Humbert of France in the quarterfinals, it will be Medvedev's 13th quarters match in 18 tournaments this year. Humbert upset another Russian, fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (3). Also advancing Saturday was Nicolas Jarry of Chile, who defeated Italian Matteo Arnaldi 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4), 6-3.

Persons: Daniil Medvedev, Tommy Paul of, Florence, Australian Alex de Minaur, Medvedev, de Minaur, Ugo Humbert of France, Humbert, Andrey Rublev, Nicolas Jarry of, Matteo Arnaldi, Alexander Zverev of, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Dominic Thiem, Marcos, Thiem, Austrian Sebastian Ofner, Ofner, Alexander Bublik, Tallon Griekspoor, Japan's Sho Shimabukuro, Griekspoor, Sebastian Korda, Nuno Borges Organizations: China, National Tennis Center, U.S, REUTERS, Astana, Marcos Giron, Austrian, Thomson Locations: Beijing, China, Russia, Australian, Nicolas Jarry of Chile, Alexander Zverev of Germany, Spain, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Portugal

☆ MLB roundup: J.P. Crawford belts slam as M's blast Rangers
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Yandy Diaz hit a two-run homer for the Rays, who have clinched the first AL wild-card berth. It was a costly defeat for the Cubs, who have lost four in a row to see their National League wild-card hopes fade. Zach McKinstry blasted a two-run homer, Spencer Torkelson hit a solo homer and Parker Meadows contributed a two-run triple. Wilmer Flores had a solo homer and an RBI single for the Giants. Closer Josh Hader allowed a solo homer in the ninth but regrouped to earn his 33rd save.

Persons: J.P, Crawford, Steven Bisig, Ty France, Josh Rojas, Brock Burke, Trent Thornton, Nathan Eovaldi, Alejandro Kirk, Bo Bichette, Tampa Bay . Brandon Belt, Matt Chapman, Yusei Kikuchi, Yandy Diaz, Aaron Civale, Jose Abreu, Jose Urquidy, Alex Bregman, Gabriel Moreno, Zac Gallen, Carlos Santana, Blake Perkins, William Contreras, Caleb Boushley, Jose Cuas, Nick Pivetta, Garrett Whitlock, Whitlock, Trevor Story, Jordan Westburg's, Ryan Mountcastle's, Tyler Freeman, Bo Naylor, Brayan Rocchio, Cal Quantrill, Emmanuel Clase, Miguel Cabrera, Zach McKinstry, Spencer Torkelson, Parker Meadows, Ryan Jeffers, Max Kepler, Michael A, Taylor, Trevor Larnach, Kyle Farmer, Kody Funderburk, Alan Trejo, Brendan Rodgers, Elehuris Montero, Nolan Jones, Charlie Blackmon, Sean Bouchard, Josh Bell, Jake Burger, Jazz Chisholm, Huascar Brazoban, Tanner Scott, Endy Rodriguez, Colin Selby, Carter Kieboom, Dominic Smith, Lane Thomas, Keibert Ruiz, Jake Alu, Ozzie Albies, Forrest Wall, Martinez, Kai Correa, Gabe Kapler, Will Smith, Freddie Freeman, Lance Lynn, Wilmer Flores, Keaton Winn, Nick Martinez, Josh Hader, Trent Grisham, Xander Bogaerts, Yoan Moncada, Carlos Perez, Dylan, Nick Martini, Christian Encarnacion, Strand, Louis, Jonathan India, Tyler Stephenson socked, Spencer Steer, Noelvi Marte, Brandon Williamson, Carson Spiers, Carlos Rodon, Maikel Garcia, Salvador Perez, Perez, Kyle Isbel, Jordan Lyles, Aaron Judge, Austin Wells, Mickey Moniak, Davis Daniel, Connie Mack, Chase Silseth, Oakland's Ken Waldichuk Organizations: Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Mobile, American League West, Mariners, Rangers, Houston Astros, Seattle, Blue Jays, Rays, Toronto, Tampa, American League, Astros, Diamondbacks, Arizona, Phoenix, Houston, AL West, National League, Miami, Brewers, Cubs, Milwaukee, Chicago, Red Sox, Orioles, Boston, Baltimore, American League East, Tigers, Cleveland, Detroit, Rockies, Minnesota, Colorado, The American League Central, Twins, Marlins, Pirates, Pittsburgh, League, Nationals, Braves, Washington, National League East, Minnesota Twins, Dodgers, Giants, San Francisco, Padres, White Sox, San Diego, Chicago . White Sox, Reds, Cardinals, Cincinnati, St, Miami Marlins, Royals, Yankees, Kansas City, New, Athletics, Los Angeles, Oakland, Philadelphia A's, of Fame, Angels, Thomson Locations: Seattle , Washington, USA, Texas, Tampa Bay . Brandon, Houston, Toronto, Detroit, Cleveland, Denver, Colorado, Miami, Atlanta, Angeles, San, San Diego, New York, pinstripes, Anaheim , Calif

☆ ATP roundup: No. 4 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas ousted in Beijing
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 30, 2023; Flushing, NY, USA; Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece hits to Dominic Stricker of Switzerland on day three of the 2023 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. 4 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece 6-4, 6-4. 6 seed Jannik Sinner of Italy, defeated a pair of Brits, Cameron Norrie and Daniel Evans, respectively, to advance to the second round. Astana OpenJurij Rodionov of Austria defeated second-seeded Sebastian Baez of Argentina 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals in Kazakhstan. Also advancing were Czech Jiri Lehecka, Sebastian Korda and Adrian Mannarino of France, seeded fourth through sixth, respectively.

Persons: Stefanos, Dominic Stricker of, USTA Billie Jean King, Danielle Parhizkaran, Nicolas Jarry of, Carlos Alcaraz, Yannick Hanfmann, Daniil Medvedev, Russia, Tommy Paul, Holger Rune of Denmark, Canada's Felix Auger, Casper Ruud of, Lennard Struff, Andrey Rublev, Italy, Cameron Norrie, Daniel Evans, Alexander Zverev, Argentina's Diego Schwartzman, Jurij Rodionov, Austria, Sebastian Baez, Rodionov, Czech Jiri Lehecka, Sebastian Korda, Adrian Mannarino of Organizations: USTA Billie, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, China, Jurij, Thomson Locations: Flushing , NY, USA, Greece, Dominic Stricker of Switzerland, Beijing, Nicolas Jarry of Chile, Germany, Casper Ruud of Norway, Russia, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Czech, Adrian Mannarino of France

☆ Ronald Acuna Jr. steals No. 70 as Braves steal win over Cubs
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/56] Sep 27, 2023; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Darius Vines (64) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 28 - Ronald Acuna Jr. made more history on Wednesday and helped the Atlanta Braves secure home-field advantage throughout the National League playoffs. With one out in the bottom of the 10th inning, Acuna singled home the tying run, stole second and scored on Ozzie Albies' single to give the Atlanta Braves a 6-5 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs. Acuna became the first player in major league history to have 70 stolen bases and 40 home runs in the same season. The Braves scored a run in the first when Albies hit his 33rd homer.

Persons: Darius Vines, Dale Zanine, Ronald Acuna Jr, Acuna, Ozzie Albies, Jesse Chavez, Daniel Palencia, Ian Happ, Yan Gomes, Marcell Ozuna, Mark Leiter, Chicago's Jameson Taillon, Albies, Cody Bellinger, Brian Snitker, Mike Tauchman, Happ, Austin Riley, Matt Olson's, Nico Hoerner Organizations: Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, National League, Braves, Cubs, Arizona, NL, Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox, Atlanta, Chicago, Thomson Locations: Cumberland , Georgia, USA, Truist

☆ Eighth-inning rally lifts Twins over Athletics
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/34] Sep 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (49) pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning at Target Field. Edouard Julien and Ryan Jeffers homered, Max Kepler went 4-for-4 and Willi Castro and Christian Vazquez both had two hits for the Twins and Jeffers had three RBIs for the American League Central champion Twins (85-73). Kepler hit a one-out single, knocking out Estes. Kepler led off with a single and pinch runner Andrew Stevenson then scored on Larnach's pinch double off the right field wall. Larnach advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored on a sacrifice fly by Jeffers.

Persons: Pablo Lopez, Brad Rempel, Trevor Larnach, Edouard Julien, Ryan Jeffers, Max Kepler, Willi Castro, Christian Vazquez, Jeffers, Dallas Keuchel, Griffin Jax, Zack Gelof, Brent Rooker, Lawrence Butler, Nick Allen, Dany Jimenez, Julien, Joey Estes, Castro, Kyle Farmer, Butler, Seth Brown, Oakland, Aledmys Diaz, Rooker, Ryan Noda, Diaz, Caleb Thielbar, Kepler, Estes, Jeffers socked, Kyle Muller, Andrew Stevenson Organizations: Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics, Oakland A's, Twins, American League Central, Minnesota, Dallas, Oakland, American League, The Twins, Thomson Locations: Minneapolis , Minnesota, USA, Minneapolis, Oakland, Butler, Caleb Thielbar . Minnesota

☆ Shane Bieber gets back in win column as Guardians beat Reds
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Cleveland's Brayan Rocchio and Tyler Freeman each had an RBI single and scored a run. Bieber (6-6) allowed five hits and struck out seven batters to secure his first win since June 11. Cincinnati's Jonathan India had an RBI double among his two hits and scored twice. Tena's RBI single plated Rocchio in the fourth inning before Cincinnati finally got to Bieber in the sixth. Nick Martini had a double to lead off the eighth inning and scored on India's double to left field.

Persons: Terry Francona, David Richard, Shane Bieber, Cleveland's Brayan Rocchio, Tyler Freeman, Josh Naylor, Jose Tena, Bieber, Emmanuel Clase, Cincinnati's Jonathan India, TJ Friedl, Ramon Laureano, Andrew Abbott, Freeman didn't, Steven Kwan, Abbott, Nick Martini, Spencer Steer's groundout Organizations: Cleveland, Cincinnati Reds, Progressive, Cleveland Guardians, Guardians, Reds, Cubs, Marlins, National League, Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, Cincinnati, India, Thomson Locations: Cleveland , Ohio, USA, Miami, India

☆ Brewers rally to top Cardinals
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

September 28 - Tyrone Taylor doubled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 3-2 victory over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night. The Cardinals loaded the bases in the eighth against Andrew Chafin, who relieved Joel Payamps to start the inning. Contreras doubled to open the inning and Taylor followed with an RBI double, continuing to third on a throwing error by leftfielder Richie Palacios. The Cardinals loaded the bases with no outs in the second, but Brewers starter Wade Miley avoided a big inning, allowing just one run. Nootbaar singled on a dribbler to short, Herrera singled to center, and Juniel Querecuto reached on a bunt to load the bases.

Persons: Tyrone Taylor, Brian Anderson, Jacob Barnes, Matthew Liberatore, Anderson, William Contreras, Taylor, Andrew Chafin, Joel Payamps, Jordan Walker, Luken Baker, Lars Nootbaar, Chafin, Ivan Herrera, Devin Williams, Contreras, leftfielder Richie Palacios, Rowdy Tellez, Wade Miley, Nootbaar, Herrera, Juniel Querecuto, Louis, Baker, Abner Uribe, Uribe uncorked, Miley Organizations: Milwaukee Brewers, Louis Cardinals, National League Central, Cardinals, Milwaukee, Brewers, Thomson Locations: Milwaukee

☆ MLB roundup: Ronald Acuna, Braves clinch home field
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +12 min

Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 28 - Ronald Acuna Jr. made more history on Wednesday and helped the Atlanta Braves secure home-field advantage throughout the National League playoffs. Acuna became the first player in major league history to have 70 stolen bases and 40 home runs in the same season. Toronto right-hander Jose Berrios (11-12) allowed four runs and five hits while striking out 10 in six innings. Reliever Orion Kerkering (1-0) pitched a scoreless inning for the win in his second major league appearance. Miguel Rojas had three hits, David Peralta hit two doubles and rookie Emmet Sheehan (4-1) pitched six innings of two-run ball.

Persons: Ronald Acuna Jr, Dale Zanine, Acuna, Ozzie Albies, Yordan Alvarez, Mauricio Dubon, Martin Maldonado, Kendall Graveman, J.P, Crawford, Bryce Miller, Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole, Cole, American League Cy Young, haven't, Jose Berrios, Corbin Carroll, Brandon Pfaadt, Adley Rutschman, Grayson Rodriguez, Keibert Ruiz, Patrick Corbin, Tyrone Taylor, Louis, Brian Anderson, Jacob Barnes, Matthew Liberatore, Anderson, William Contreras, Taylor, Joel Payamps, Devin Williams, Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, Mark Vientos, Lindor, Jeff McNeil, Jon Berti, Chisholm, Jake Burger, Braxton Garrett, Xavier Edwards, Edwards, Adam Ottavino, Jon Berti's, Josh Bell, Yuli Gurriel, Brett Baty, Kodai Senga, Hideo Nomo, Trevor Larnach, Edouard Julien, Ryan Jeffers, Max Kepler, Willi Castro, Christian Vazquez, Jeffers, Dallas Keuchel, Brent Rooker, Lawrence Butler, Nick Allen, Dany Jimenez, Dane Dunning, Adolis Garcia, Evan Carter, Marcus Semien, Garcia, Dunning, Griffin Canning, Randal Grichuk, Zach Neto, Brandon Drury, Mike Moustakas, Tyler Glasnow, Josh Lowe, Isaac Paredes, Garrett Stubbs, Bryce Harper, Edmundo Sosa, Orion Kerkering, Gregory Soto, Connor Joe, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Tarik Skubal, Miguel Cabrera, Shane Bieber, Cleveland's Brayan Rocchio, Tyler Freeman, Josh Naylor, Jose Tena, Terry Francona, Cincinnati's Jonathan India, TJ Friedl, James Outman, Freddie Freeman, Miguel Rojas, David Peralta, Emmet Sheehan, Brendan Rodgers, Sean Bouchard, Noah Davis, Manny Machado, John Brebbia, Tom Cosgrove, Josh Hader Organizations: Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, National League, Braves, Cubs, Arizona, NL, Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, Astros, Mariners, Houston, Seattle, The Astros, Yankees, Blue Jays, New York, Toronto, American League, Houston Astros, White Sox, Chicago, Marlins, Miami, New York Mets, Orioles, Baltimore, American League East, Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, AL, Washington, Nationals, Brewers, Cardinals, Milwaukee, St, Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Athletics, Minnesota, Oakland, Twins, American League Central, Dallas, Rangers, Angels, Los Angeles, American League West, The Rangers, Rays, Red Sox, Tampa, Boston, Tampa Bay's, Phillies, Pirates, Philadelphia, Tigers, Royals, Detroit, Kansas City, Reds, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Guardians, Miami Marlin, Dodgers, Rockies, Angeles, Colorado, Padres, Giants, San Diego, San, Thomson Locations: Cumberland , Georgia, USA, Truist, Brandon, New York, Arizona, Chicago . Arizona, Washington, Baltimore, Tampa, Minneapolis, Texas, Anaheim, Calif, Houston, Seattle, Angeles, Pittsburgh, Denver, San, San Francisco, San Diego

☆ Phillies claw back from five down to best Pirates
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/36] Sep 27, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (55) throws a pitch during the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 28 - Garrett Stubbs hit a three-run home run, while Bryce Harper homered and doubled twice to lead the host Philadelphia Phillies past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Wednesday. The Phillies rallied from a five-run deficit the night after clinching a playoff berth for the second consecutive season. The Pirates went ahead 3-0 in the first after Hayes and Joe each hit RBI singles. Sosa ripped a solo homer to left and Cristian Pache added an RBI single in the bottom of the fifth as the Phillies equalized at 6.

Persons: Ranger Suarez, Eric Hartline, Garrett Stubbs, Bryce Harper, Edmundo Sosa, Orion Kerkering, Gregory Soto, Connor Joe, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Henry Davis, Jared Triolo, Johan Oviedo, Jose Hernandez, Hayes, Joe, Davis, Harper, Sosa, Rodolfo Castro, Stubbs, Jack Suwinski, Cristian Pache Organizations: Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Citizens Bank, Phillies, Pirates, The Pirates, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Thomson Locations: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, USA

☆ Aaron Judge belts two homers as Yanks blank Blue Jays
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[1/23] Sep 27, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Yankee starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 28 - Aaron Judge hit a pair of two-run home runs, right-hander Gerrit Cole pitched nine innings and the visiting New York Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-0 Wednesday night. The Yankees (81-77) were officially eliminated from postseason contention on Sunday while the Blue Jays (87-71) are trying to clinch an American League wild-card spot. Judge hit the first pitch to him to right for his 36th home run of the season. It was the 37th home run of the season for Judge, who did not play Tuesday in the series opener.

Persons: Gerrit Cole, Dan Hamilton, Aaron Judge, Cole, American League Cy Young, Jose Berrios, Berrios, LeMahieu, Judge, Ben Rortvedt, Gleyber Torres, Giancarlo Stanton, Torres, Trevor Richards, Oswald Peraza, Richards Organizations: CAN, New York Yankee, Toronto Blue Jays, Rogers Centre, New York Yankees, American League, Minnesota Twins, Yankees, Toronto, Blue Jays, Thomson Locations: Toronto , Ontario, Brandon, New York, Toronto

☆ James Outman's offense blasts Dodgers past Rockies
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[1/28] Sep 27, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan (80) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. He allowed two runs on five hits and struck out a career-best 10 without walking a batter. Brendan Rodgers homered and doubled and Sean Bouchard also hit a home run for Colorado (57-101). 2 seed in the NL after Atlanta rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 in 10 innings on Wednesday night. Bouchard led off with his first home run of the season, and with one out, Charlie Blackmon was hit on the foot by a Sheehan pitch.

Persons: Emmet Sheehan, John Leyba, James Outman, Freddie Freeman, Miguel Rojas, David Peralta, Brendan Rodgers, Sean Bouchard, Noah Davis, Outman, Bouchard, Charlie Blackmon, Sheehan, Blackmon, Ezequiel Tovar, Nolan Jones, Jones, Rojas, Mookie Betts, Davis, Freeman, Will Smith, Max Muncy, Tommy Doyle, Rodgers, Angeles, Peralta, Betts Organizations: Los Angeles Dodgers, Colorado Rockies, Coors Field, Colorado, NL, Atlanta, Chicago Cubs, Rockies, The Dodgers, Thomson Locations: Denver , Colorado, USA, Denver, Los Angeles, Rojas

☆ Tigers lead Royals in game suspended after 4 innings
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 28 - The game between Detroit and the visiting Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night was suspended after four innings due to rain with the Tigers leading 4-0. The regularly scheduled Thursday game will begin approximately 40 minutes after the conclusion of the suspended game. Miguel Cabrera, who is retiring at the end of the season, blasted his fourth homer of the season and 511th of his career in the second inning. Rain fell for much of the contest and picked up after the fourth inning, forcing the umpires to call a delay. Cabrera jumped on the first pitch of the second inning, lining it to the opposite field.

Persons: Edward Olivares, Brian Bradshaw Sevald, Miguel Cabrera, Tyler Nevin, Rain, Tarik Skubal, Skubal, Jonathan Bowlan, Cabrera, Angel Zerpa, Andy Ibanez, Nevin Organizations: Kansas City Royals, Comerica Park, Detroit, Tigers, Royals, Kansas City, Thomson Locations: Detroit , Michigan, USA, Detroit

☆ Twins hand A's record 109th loss
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/28] Sep 26, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins left fielder Matt Wallner (38) hits a grand slam against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning at Target Field. Donovan Solano went 4-for-4 with a walk, a double and three runs, and Christian Vazquez had a three-run double for American League Central Division champion Minnesota (84-73). Seth Brown homered, Jordan Diaz had an RBI double and Brent Rooker and Allen each had two hits for Oakland (48-109). The 109th loss broke a tie with the 1979 A's squad that finished 54-108 for most losses in a season since the team moved to Oakland in 1968. Paul Blackburn (4-7) took the loss, allowing five runs on four hits and four walks over three innings.

Persons: Matt Wallner, Jesse Johnson, Alex Kirilloff, Donovan Solano, Christian Vazquez, Bailey Ober, Ober didn't, Chris Paddack, Tommy John, Ober, Nick Allen, Paddack, Seth Brown, Jordan Diaz, Brent Rooker, Allen, Connie Mack, Paul Blackburn, Edouard Julien, Jorge Polanco, Blackburn, Kyle Farmer, Wallner, Solano, Kirilloff, Mason Miller, Diaz Organizations: Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics, USA, American League Central Division, Minnesota, Oakland, Philadelphia Athletics, Blackburn, Solano, Twins, Thomson Locations: Minneapolis , Minnesota, USA, Minneapolis, Oakland, Diaz . Minnesota

☆ Christian Walker's 6-RBI game powers D-backs past White Sox
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[1/48] Sep 26, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox vice president and general manager Chris Getz speaks before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks at Guaranteed Rate Field. Arizona (83-74) opened a one-game lead on the Cubs (82-75) for the second of three National League wild-card spots. The Diamondbacks scored the last 14 runs of the game to stretch their winning streak against the White Sox to nine dating to 2014. The White Sox had Diamondbacks starter Zach Davies in trouble again later in the inning but were unable to deliver after a walk and an Elvis Andrus double put two men in scoring position with two outs. Jimenez delivered an RBI single in the bottom of the second to give the White Sox a 4-1 edge.

Persons: Chris Getz, Kamil Krzaczynski, Christian Walker, Ketel Marte, Eloy Jimenez, Andrew Benintendi, Andrew Vaughn, Zach Davies, Elvis Andrus, Walker, Jose Urena, Jimenez, Marte, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, Geraldo Perdomo, Alek Thomas, Davies, Ryne Nelson, Nelson, Benintendi Organizations: Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, Cubs, National League, Chicago, Atlanta Braves, The Miami Marlins, Arizona, Cincinnati Reds, Diamondbacks, White Sox, The White Sox, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, . Arizona, Chicago

☆ Diamondbacks continue playoff push in Chicago
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Visiting Arizona will aim to keep pushing toward the playoffs Wednesday as it continues a series against the White Sox. The Diamondbacks (83-74) grabbed a one-game lead on the Chicago Cubs for the second of three NL wild-card spots with five games remaining. The White Sox must win three of their remaining five games to avoid the franchise's first 100-loss season since 2018. Arizona rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt (2-9, 6.08 ERA) is set to oppose White Sox righty Luis Patino (0-0, 4.24). The Diamondbacks have won nine straight games against the White Sox, dating to 2014.

Persons: Christian Walker, We're, Walker, Luis Robert Jr, Robert, Andrew Vaughn, Eloy Jimenez, Brandon Pfaadt, Luis Patino, Pfaadt hasn't, Patino Organizations: The Arizona Diamondbacks, National League, Chicago's American League, city's NL, White Sox, The Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, Chicago, Braves, Cubs, Cincinnati, Diamondbacks, Arizona, Triple, Thomson Locations: Arizona, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago

☆ Cubs aim to shake off stunning loss to Braves
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The Cubs squandered a six-run lead and lost 7-6 when right fielder Seiya Suzuki whiffed on a fly ball in the eighth inning. He hit a two-run triple in the loss and is hitting .364 (51-for-140) over his past 37 games. Taillon has not faced the Braves this season. Atlanta is six homers short of tying the major league record set by the 2019 Minnesota Twins. That leaves him one short of matching the modern-era franchise record (since 1900) set by Eddie Mathews in 1953.

Persons: Seiya Suzuki, We're, David Ross, Suzuki, Seiya, Ross, He's, he's, Jameson Taillon, Darius Vines, Taillon, Vines, Matt Olson, Eddie Mathews, Pete Alonso, Olson, Hank Aaron Organizations: Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Cubs, National League, Arizona Diamondbacks, Miami Marlins, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Braves, Chicago, Atlanta, Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado, Washington, Minnesota Twins, Thomson Locations: Chicago, Atlanta

☆ Brewers lose to Cardinals, still clinch NL Central
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

September 27 - Miles Mikolas allowed one run over seven innings to pace the visiting St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-1 win over Milwaukee on Tuesday night, but the Brewers still clinched the National League Central title. The Brewers entered the contest with a six-game lead over the Cubs with six games remaining. Brewers starter Adrian Houser (7-5) allowed four runs on three hits in five innings, striking out five and walking two. Houser retired the first nine hitters he faced before St. Louis broke through in the fourth. St. Louis made it 4-1 in the fifth.

Persons: Miles Mikolas, Drew VerHagen, Ryan Helsley, Adrian Houser, Houser, Louis, Tommy Edman, Lars Nootbaar, Richie Palacios, Andrew Knizner, Jose Fermin, Masyn Winn, Edman, Mikolas, Christian Yelich, William Contreras, Carlos Santana, Fermin Organizations: Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee, Brewers, National League Central, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta, Cubs, St, Cardinals, Thomson

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