MLB playoffs daily: Astros look to push Yankees to the brinkMLB playoffs daily: Astros look to push Yankees to the brink
The ALCS picks up again after an unexpected day off, with New York desperate for a win to pull even with Houston.
Day: October 17, 2019
Beal, Wizards agree to 2-year, $72M extensionBeal, Wizards agree to 2-year, $72M extension
Guard Bradley Beal and the Wizards have agreed to a two-year, $72 million max contract extension, his agent said.
Davis relieved to share load in Staples debutDavis relieved to share load in Staples debut
Anthony Davis did plenty in his Staples Center preseason debut Wednesday night but shared the offensive load with LeBron James and his Lakers teammates. “It feels good knowing that you don’t have to do much, everybody has a role,” he said.
Green: Teams due more blame for picks’ issuesGreen: Teams due more blame for picks’ issues
Warriors forward Draymond Green, in giving a passionate defense of Marquese Chriss on Wednesday, said “it’s not always the kid’s fault” when top draft picks falter in the league.
An shoots 8-under 64 to lead THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGESAn shoots 8-under 64 to lead THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES
JEJU ISLAND, South Korea (AP) — In the first event of a three-tournament PGA TOUR swing through Asia, Byeong Hun An was the first-round leader at THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES with an 8-under 64. Joaquin Niemann sits a stroke behind in second. Related: Leaderboard | WATCH: An plays table tennis with medal-winning dad Jason Day’s attempt to impress International team captain Ernie Els for a spot at the Presidents Cup took a positive turn when the Australian shot a 6-under 66 to sit two strokes off the lead and in solo third after the opening round. Day is hoping Els will chose him as a captain’s pick for the International team against the Tiger Woods-captained U.S. side in December at Royal Melbourne. “It is certainly disappointing not to make the team on my own merits. But it is a reminder that nothing is given to you in this game,” Day said ahead of his first round. “I certainly want to be on the team and believe I can be an asset to the Internationals. Being in my home country certainly gives me an edge and I’ve had some success on the sandbelt (courses) and Royal Melbourne in the past.” Defending champion Brooks Koepka shot a 69 Thursday with an eagle on the 18th, his final hole, Last year’s runner-up Gary Woodland had a 71. Justin Thomas, who won the inaugural CJ CUP, shot 68 and Phil Mickelson and Jordan Spieth each shot 70. Spieth is looking to end a lengthy drought — he hasn’t won in a span of 54 tournaments worldwide. Kevin Na, who won in a playoff at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas two weeks ago, had a 72 and Sergio Garcia 73. There are 78 players are in the no-cut, limited-field event.
Hawks’ Carter aims to be available for every gameHawks’ Carter aims to be available for every game
After dropping 17 points in a preseason win over the Knicks on Wednesday night, Hawks veteran Vince Carter, 42, told ESPN that his goal for the season is to “make sure I am available for every game.”
10/16/19 MLB.com FastCast10/16/19 MLB.com FastCast
The ALCS takes a rain check as bad weather postpones Game 4, plus the Angels tab Joe Maddon to be their next manager
Free AB? Roger Goodell gives vague message on Antonio Brown: ‘We’ll let you know’Free AB? Roger Goodell gives vague message on Antonio Brown: ‘We’ll let you know’
In his first public comments regarding the NFL’s probe of sexual misconduct allegations against Brown, Goodell gave no timeline for a conclusion
A.J. Green misses practice after allA.J. Green misses practice after all
Andy Dalton was asked Wednesday if he remembers the last pass he threw to A.J. Green in a game. “It’s been a long time. It’s getting close to a year,” Dalton said, via Richard Skinner of WKRC. Green caught five passes for 76 yards and a touchdown from Dalton in an Oct. 28, 2018, victory
Jalen Ramsey “overjoyed†with trade to Rams, hopes to play SundayJalen Ramsey “overjoyed†with trade to Rams, hopes to play Sunday
Jalen Ramsey got his wish to get out of Jacksonville. Tuesday’s trade to the Los Angeles Rams has left the Pro Bowl cornerback “overjoyed.” “I was overjoyed. I was super, super excited,” Ramsey said in meeting with reporters in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. “A fresh start
