LeBron James scores 10 points in 18 minutes in 76ers debut - ESPN
NEW YORK — LeBron James knew Thursday night was going to feel different, playing in a game for the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time.
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Staley perplexed by Aikman's calls on Saints' D: 'Not true' - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley took issue Thursday with comments made by ESPN analyst Troy Aikman during the Saints' 45-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
A'ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record 5th overall
A'ja Wilson won the WNBA MVP on Thursday for a third straight year and record fifth time overall.
Ottawa Senators to pay tribute to former goalie Ray Emery at home opener
The Ottawa Senators will open their season at home tonight with a tribute to former goaltender Ray Emery.
Valkyries, Dream each 1 win away from WNBA Finals
Veronica Burton hit a deep 3-pointer that put Golden State ahead with 41 seconds left and converted two free throws in the closing seconds, Tiffany Hayes had 21 points, and the Valkyries held off the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series.
Rays complete sweep of Yankees to advance to ALCS - ESPN
NEW YORK — When Victor Mesa Jr. hit the home run that effectively ended the New York Yankees' season Wednesday night, the contact was so pure, the Tampa Bay Rays outfielder explained later, that he didn't even really feel the ball off the bat.
Mitchell robs Padres of tying homer as Brewers clinch NLDS - ESPN
SAN DIEGO — Garrett Mitchell tripled and scored the tiebreaking run in the fifth inning before making a pivotal catch on Manny Machado's drive to the wall in the eighth, and the Milwaukee Brewers advanced to the National League Championship Series for the second straight season with a 3-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night, winning their best-of-five division series in four games.
Andy Pages lifts Dodgers past Braves, into third straight NLCS - ESPN
ATLANTA — What frustrates opponents of the Los Angeles Dodgers more than the gobs of money they spend and defer is what it buys them. For all the stars they boast, all the names befitting a team made for Hollywood, it's the nine-deep lineups, the handfuls of starting-pitching options and the relentless parade of bullpen arms that, more than anything, allow the Dodgers to bully, batter and eventually break their foes.