Brewers out for revenge against Dodgers as teams prepare for NLCS rematch

The Dodgers held the Brewers to four runs in the NLCS last season en route to the World Series title.

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Guardians beat White Sox to complete comeback and punch ticket to ALCS

Cleveland became the fourth team to win a best-of-five postseason series after losing the first two games at home.

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NASCAR and IndyCar look to generate Formula One-type growth overseas

The US-based leagues have seen F1, owned by Liberty Media, expand more outside its European base in recent years, helping boost its popularity.

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Eliud Kipchoge wins first marathon since 2023

It was his first victory over the distance since Berlin in 2023 and part of his "World Tour" to raise funds for causes he believes in.

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Ronaldo suspended by Portugal FA after leaving camp and criticizing coach

The Portuguese Football Federation opened disciplinary proceedings against Ronaldo after he left camp following a miscommunication with coach Jorge Jesus.

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Erling Haaland calls for Manchester City fans to ‘stick together’

City has appealed against the independent commission's verdict, insisting the judgment contained "clear material errors, of law, principle and fact."

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Hard-hitting Guardians beat White Sox to force decisive fifth game in ALDS

Game 5 is Saturday in Cleveland, with the winner advancing to oppose the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Championship Series.

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F1 drivers split on cooling vests as sweltering conditions await in Singapore

Despite being held at night, drivers can lose 3 kilograms of body weight over the course of the race.

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Naomi Osaka among stars to commit to Australian Open ‘1 Point Slam’

The sudden-death contest was played for the first time at Melbourne Park this year ahead of the opening Grand Slam of the season.

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Jon Rahm to leave LIV Golf in new blow to embattled circuit amid bankruptcy

Rahm's attorney John Beck told a bankruptcy hearing on Wednesday that the two-time major champion made his decision after looking over details of LIV Golf's planned next phase.

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Euroleague owners seek way forward as NBA prepares to enter Europe

On Tuesday, the continent's top clubs turned down an offer from the NBA, raising the prospect of a battle for Europe's teams, players and commercial riches.

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McKenna scores first goal for Leafs in overtime win

Gavin McKenna, the first overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, scored his first career goal and also had his first assist for Toronto.

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Yamamoto drives Dodgers to the brink of NLCS

Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10, matching his MLB career high, while surrendering only one run on four hits over seven innings.

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Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin confirms retirement after season

The NHL's all-time goals leader with 929, Ovechkin said he made the decision over the summer.

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Liverpool match looms but Man City will know what to expect at Anfield

City faces a hostile reception at Liverpool on Sunday.

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Daryz races to second straight Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe crown

Daryz is the first two-time winner since Enable in 2017 and 2018 and first colt to achieve the feat since Alleged almost half a century ago.

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Argentina prepares to say final farewells to superstar Lionel Messi

The farewell against Benin at Buenos Aires' Monumental stadium ends an international career spanning more than two decades.

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England routs Croatia as nation attempts to move past World Cup heartbreak

It was the sort of vibrant attacking performance that England fans hoped for at the World Cup, and Tuchel believes the lessons have been learned.

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South Korea lifts gloom around soccer team with Asian Games gold

Japan was looking to win gold for the first time since 2010 and was coached by Go Oiwa, who will take over the senior national team after next year's Asian Cup.

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Munetaka Murakami powers White Sox to victory in Game 1 of ALDS

The White Sox have won three consecutive games to begin their postseason.

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