NEW YORK – Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor’s earliest return to New York’s lineup from a back injury likely is Tuesday night’s series opener at the Atlanta Braves. Lindor missed five straight games entering Saturday and had played only one inning in the past seven games. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Lindor felt better Saturday and … Read more
The defending champion Las Vegas Aces and A’ja Wilson will look to threepeat while sensation rookie Caitlin Clark makes her postseason debut when the WNBA playoffs begin Sunday. Those are just two of the storylines to follow when the league’s postseason tips off. This is the third straight postseason the league will use a best-of-three … Read more
City Section top 10 football rankings after Week 3: 1. SAN PEDRO (3-1); Pirates’ line play keeps improving; next up is offensive-minded Eagle Rock. 2. BIRMINGHAM (0-3); Patriots still struggling on offense while hoping young players are getting more comfortable. 3. NARBONNE (2-2); Gauchos receive a big test when playing at unbeaten Cathedral on Friday. … Read more
With more than 70 players in his football program, Dorsey coach Stafon Johnson said things are looking up as he tries to get the Dons headed in the right direction. The team is 2-1 this season and making progress. One of the top players is Johnson’s son, Deuce, a sophomore receiver/defensive back who has scored … Read more
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rain and high winds pounded North Carolina early Monday with forecasters warning the weather system could grow into a tropical storm. Those weren’t the only dark clouds hovering over the Chargers’ downtown hotel. Justin Herbert limped out of the stadium after a 26-3 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday and, although X-rays … Read more
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jaguars are 0-2 and in a slide. Will that end in prime time on “Monday Night Football” against the Bills? Here’s what you need to know about the matchup, including kickoff time, and radio and TV listings. Nuts and bolts The records: Jaguars are 0-2; Bills are 2-0. Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., … Read more
Lando Norris edged ahead of his title rival Max Verstappen on Saturday to start on pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix. Qualifying turned into a one-lap shootout for the top positions when a crash for Carlos Sainz Jr. interrupted the final session. “I was finding it a little difficult to progress much and to … Read more
The number of significant Rams players who will be out for extended periods continues to grow. Receiver Cooper Kupp suffered an ankle sprain and safety John Johnson III and offensive lineman Jonah Jackson suffered shoulder injuries during the Rams’ defeat by the Arizona Cardinals and all are possible candidates to be placed on injured reserve, … Read more
LONDON – Nicolas Jackson marked his 50th appearance for Chelsea with two early goals to inspire his team to a 3-0 win at West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday. Jackson also added an assist for Cole Palmer at the start of the second half as Chelsea swept aside West Ham, which was booed … Read more
Embrace the hurt. Sit with the discomfort. Marinate in the misery. That was the essence of UCLA coach DeShaun Foster’s message to his team after the Bruins on Saturday absorbed their worst loss in a home opener since a 35-0 beatdown by Stanford in 2010. “I just told them to keep that feeling that you … Read more