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Day: September 22, 2024
2024 Mohawk Million Night2024 Mohawk Million Night
Saturday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park, favorite Maryland rallied to win the Mohawk Million by 3 1/2 lengths over Lasting Dream and Meshuggah. Also on the card, Fallout won the Metro Pace, Amazing Catch won the Canadian Trotting Classic, Chantilly won the She’s A Great Lady, and French Champagne won the Elegantimage Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Guardians clinch second division title in 3 yearsGuardians clinch second division title in 3 years
The Cleveland Guardians clinched their second AL Central championship in three years Saturday.
Lindor to miss rest of series; earliest return Tue.Lindor to miss rest of series; earliest return Tue.
Francisco Lindor missed his sixth straight game Saturday and is set to miss Sunday’s game as well. The Mets say Tuesday is the earliest he will return.
Sources: Nats demote All-Star after all-nighterSources: Nats demote All-Star after all-nighter
The Nationals have demoted All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams after he stayed out all night at a Chicago-area casino before a day game against the Cubs, sources told ESPN’s Jesse Rogers.
A.J. Griffin, Rockets Reach Buyout Agreement As He Steps Away From BasketballA.J. Griffin, Rockets Reach Buyout Agreement As He Steps Away From Basketball
A.J. Griffin is stepping away from basketball and will be waived by the Houston Rockets. Griffin will be bought out by the Rockets and give up a significant portion of the $3.9 million he was owed for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
Griffin was previously reported to be considering leaving behind his NBA career while citing undisclosed personal and family-related reasons. Griffin was the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft out of by Duke by the Atlanta Hawks.
Griffin was traded by the Hawks to the Rockets this offseason and appeared in five games in Summer League. As training camp drew closer, Griffin’s communication and appearances at the practice facility diminished.
The Rockets have no immediate plans to fill Griffin’s suddenly vacated roster spot.
Robert Baker II, Magic Agree To Exhibit 10 DealRobert Baker II, Magic Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal
The Orlando Magic and Robert Baker II have agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal. Baker is represented by agent Darrell Comer.
Baker appeared in five Summer League games with the Atlanta Hawks this year, averaging 9.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 21.6 minutes. Baker averaged 14.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 28.2 minutes in the G League this past season.
Niners’ Kittle downgraded to out against RamsNiners’ Kittle downgraded to out against Rams
The Niners declared TE George Kittle (hamstring) out for Sunday’s game against the Rams.
Texans to be without Mixon (ankle) vs. VikingsTexans to be without Mixon (ankle) vs. Vikings
The Texans will be without their leading rusher in Week 3 as injured running back Joe Mixon will not travel to face the Vikings.