Georgia, Mike White land 5-star forward Asa Newell - ESPN
Five-star forward Asa Newell committed to Georgia on Wednesday, becoming Mike White's highest-ranked recruit since taking over the Bulldogs' men's basketball team.
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World Series betting tips, picks, MVP predictions - ESPN
It took seven games to eliminate the rival Houston Astros, but the Texas Rangers dethroned the defending champs in the ALCS and are headed to the 2023 World Series to face the Arizona Diamondbacks, who also went seven games in their series with the defending NL champion Philadelphia Phillies. The Rangers' last trip to the World Series was in 2011, when they lost in seven games to the Cardinals. The Diamondbacks won their only other trip to the World Series, topping the Yankees in seven games in 2001. Arizona won the season series with the Rangers 3-1, splitting in Arlington in May and taking both games at home in August. Game 1 is Friday in Texas.
Barcelona apologize over deleted Vinicius Junior 'clown' post - ESPN
Barcelona have apologized to Vinícius Júnior after a club director dismissed the racist abuse the Real Madrid forward has received and said that he deserves a «slap.»
Diamondbacks' Gallen, Rangers' Eovaldi get World Series Game 1 nods - ESPN
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen and Texas Rangers righty Nathan Eovaldi will start Game 1 of the World Series on Friday in Arlington, Texas.
Astros manager Dusty Baker has said that he will retire - ESPN
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker told USA Today on Wednesday that he is retiring, a decision that comes two days after the team lost to the Texas Rangers in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.
49ers' Brock Purdy in concussion protocol, uncertain vs. Bengals - ESPN
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Less than 48 hours after their loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, the San Francisco 49ers had a surprise and significant addition to their injury report: quarterback Brock Purdy.
NBA All-Star Game returns to original East vs. West format - ESPN
The NBA All-Star Game is going back to its original format this season in Indianapolis, the league announced Wednesday.
LSU's Brian Kelly on lack of headset communication - 'It's silly' - ESPN
BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU coach Brian Kelly said he's encouraged the SEC to adopt headset communication, but that his efforts have ultimately gone nowhere.