Crow-Armstrong bolsters NL MVP case with 1st career 3-HR game - ESPN
CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong is adding to his case for the National League MVP award.
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Blue Jays unveil Hall of Excellence at Rogers Centre ahead of Buck Martinez's induction
The Toronto Blue Jays opened their new Hall of Excellence on Saturday ahead of an afternoon ceremony for 2026 inductee Buck Martinez at Rogers Centre.
Munoz earns Liverpool draw with Forest, Hull up to second, Newcastle beat Spurs
LIVERPOOL, Aug 29 : Liverpool's Victor Munoz struck a late equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, but Andoni Iraola's side were left still searching for their first Premier League win this season after his first home league game.
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola fumes at substitution delay before Forest penalty
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola revealed his frustration after being unable to make substitutions before Nottingham Forest were awarded a crucial penalty at Anfield on Saturday.
Mourinho says Mbappe worthy of Ballon d’Or
MADRID: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Kylian Mbappe deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, arguing the award should go to “the best player in the world” rather than be decided by World Cup or Champions League success. “The best players in the world, there are two, three or four of them, and we know who they are: they’re here,” Mourinho told reporters Saturday ahead of Madrid’s game against Malaga in La Liga. “And for me there is one who, individually, made history this summer,” Mourinho said, in reference to Mbappe, who became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history during the tournament. The France captain is among the contenders for the Ballon d’Or after finishing last season as the top scorer in La Liga, the Champions League and the 2026 World Cup, despite failing to win a major trophy. His rivals include England striker Harry Kane, Spain midfielder and World Cup winner Rodri, and Paris Saint-Germain’s European champions Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Mbappe, who scored a hat-trick in Wednesday’s 4-1 win over Real Sociedad, featured on the front page of Madrid-based sports daily AS on Saturday under the headline: “Mbappe targets the Ballon d’Or.” “You cannot give the Ballon d’Or to a player simply because he won the Champions League or the World Cup,” said Mourinho. “For me, the Ballon d’Or should go to one of those players who, when they retire, will be missed forever. Maradona, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo Nazario, Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Zidane...” he said. “If we want to reward the Champions League, then give it to Luis Enrique.
Canada's Danielle Dorris swims to silver in women's butterfly S5-7 at Para Pan Pacific Championships
Two-time Paralympic champion Danielle Dorris earned Canada’s first medal to open the three-day Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, grabbing silver in the women’s 50-metre butterfly S5-7 final on Friday night in Walnut, Calif.
Makar makes history: Avs sign defenceman to NHL's largest-ever contract
Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to an eight-year contract extension worth $163.2 million US on Friday that will make him the highest paid player in league history.
Avalanche's Makar agrees to record deal worth $20.4 annually - ESPN
Cale Makar has agreed to an eight-year extension with the Colorado Avalanche that will make him the highest-paid player in NHL history.