The NHL Evening Skate for Oct. 17The NHL Evening Skate for Oct. 17
Heading into this evening’s action, here are the day’s top NHL storylines: Senators’ high-flying rookie winger Brady Tkachuk to miss about month with leg injury
Day: October 17, 2018
Follow live: Houston trying to even series against Boston in game 5 of the ALCSFollow live: Houston trying to even series against Boston in game 5 of the ALCS
Charlie Morton is on the mound for his first appearance this postseason. He hasn’t pitched since Sept. 30, when he only lasted three innings. Rick Porcello is pitching for Boston.
TNF outcome may decide Broncos coach’s fateTNF outcome may decide Broncos coach’s fate
The Broncos play the 1-5 Cardinals, and there’s a lot of speculation that Denver head coach Vance Joseph needs a win.
Walton taking long view on LeBron’s playing timeWalton taking long view on LeBron’s playing time
Luke Walton says he isn’t about to burn out LeBron James, who turns 34 in December, this season when the Lakers hope to enter a championship window further into James’ tenure with the team.
Miley removed after 1 batter, will start Game 6Miley removed after 1 batter, will start Game 6
Brewers manager Craig Counsell pulled the latest surprise maneuver in what’s been a constant chess match of a National League Championship Series on Wednesday by removing starter Wade Miley after one batter in Game 5 at Dodger Stadium.
NBA Power Rankings: A new top 10 and a few big risersNBA Power Rankings: A new top 10 and a few big risers
Who are the biggest risers and fallers after the first week of real NBA basketball?
Lawsuit: Braves, MLB should have acted before 2015 fan deathLawsuit: Braves, MLB should have acted before 2015 fan death
Ryan, the former Hall of Fame pitcher, was Rangers president when he led the effort to have rails raised at Arlington Stadium following the death of a fan, Shannon Stone, who fell in 2011. Gregory Murrey, who was 60, fell from the upper deck at the Braves’ former stadium, Turner Field, on Aug. 29
Source: Machado fined for running into AguilarSource: Machado fined for running into Aguilar
Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado was fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for the way he ran into Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar in Game 4 of the NLCS on Tuesday night, ESPN has confirmed. The Athletic first reported the fine.
Red Sox-Astros G4: Bregman leading offRed Sox-Astros G4: Bregman leading off
Now that the Red Sox have taken control of the American League Championship Series after beating the Astros in Game 3 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 series lead, it will be up to Charlie Morton to keep Houston’s back from being against the wall. Morton will face former AL Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello in Game 4 tonight at Minute Maid Park.