Brandon Woodruff Faces Hitters
MILWAUKEE — Brandon Woodruff took a real step toward a World Series comeback on Tuesday, throwing 23 pitches of live batting practice at American Family Field to several of the Brewers regular hitters. His fastball sat at 90 to 92 mph in his first session against batters since his shoulder flared up nearly four months
NFL Adds Security for Steelers-Saints Game in Paris
NEW YORK — The NFL is tightening security for Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints game outside Paris, league officials said Tuesday, after rioting swept French cities over the weekend. Peter O’Reilly, the league executive who oversees international events, said at the fall owners meeting that the NFL is working with Paris and national
Charlie Flint Earns Third SCAC Runner of the Week Honor
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Colorado College senior Charlie Flint has been chosen as the top women’s runner in the SCAC for the past week, the third time she has earned the conference honor this fall. The award follows her victory Saturday at the Augustana Interregional Invitational in Rock Island, Ill., where she covered the 6-kilometer
Emory Wins Women’s NCAA Division III Fall Preview
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Top-ranked Emory closed with the best team round of the final day to win the women’s NCAA Division III Fall Preview on Tuesday, finishing 36 holes on the River Course at Kingsmill Resort at 18-over-par 594. The Eagles began the day in third place and shot a 5-over 293 in the second
Kate Chambon Named SCAC Swimmer of the Week After Debut
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Kate Chambon’s first college meet earned her a conference award, as the Colorado College freshman was chosen as the top women’s swimmer in the SCAC for the past week. Chambon, who is from Grenoble, France, took the 100-yard backstroke in 59.52 against Asbury University at Schlessman Natatorium. The time ranks among
Thunder Beat Spurs 116-104 in West Finals Rematch
SAN ANTONIO — Oklahoma City opened its season Tuesday night by beating the team that ended its last one. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and the Thunder led nearly wire to wire in a 116-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center, the first meeting between the clubs since San Antonio eliminated
Brewers and Rays Set for World Series
MILWAUKEE — Baseball will crown a first-time champion this fall. The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays open the World Series on Friday night at American Family Field, the first meeting of two franchises without a title since Philadelphia beat Kansas City in 1980, and only the second such matchup since 1910. Tampa Bay finished
Grizzlies Waive Walter Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Grizzlies let go of a first-round pick from just a year ago on Monday, waiving guard Walter Clayton Jr. along with wing Micah Peavy as they trimmed down to their opening night roster. The cuts brought Memphis to the league limit of 15 players on standard deals before the regular-season roster
Hanshin Tigers to Post Triple Crown Slugger Teruaki Sato
NISHINOMIYA, Japan — The Hanshin Tigers said Monday they will let reigning Central League MVP Teruaki Sato pursue a move to Major League Baseball through the posting system this offseason, adding one of the most potent bats on the international market to an already crowded winter. Sato, 27, won the Central League Triple Crown in
Wembanyama Leads 7 Rookie Extensions at NBA Deadline
SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama headlined a short list of 2023 draftees who locked in long-term money before the NBA's rookie-scale extension deadline passed at 6 p.m. Eastern on Monday. Only seven players from that first round agreed to new deals, the smallest group since 2018, when five did. Every year from 2019 through 2025