Greg Landry, the former Lions quarterback and assistant coach, has died. He was 77. Landry was a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowler in 1971, and five years later, earned the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year award.
Adams among 7 Raiders out; Crosby questionable
Davante Adam and Zamir White are among seven Raiders players ruled out of Sunday’s game in Denver, but defensive end Maxx Crosby could return.
In surprise, Mets’ Senga given G1 nod vs. Phillies
Kodai Senga, who threw just 5 1/3 innings during the regular season due to multiple injuries, will start Game 1 for the Mets in Philly. “I’m ready for whatever. If they say 10 pitches, I’m all-in for 10 pitches. If they say 200, I’m in for 200.”
Musgrove needs TJ surgery, won’t pitch for Padres
Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won’t pitch for the Padres in the NL Division Series against the Dodgers.
Collier bounces back, helps Lynx get edge on Sun
Napheesa Collier scored 26 points and the Lynx beat the Sun 90-81 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series. Game 4 is Sunday, when a win for Minnesota would put it back in the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2017.
Ohtani excited, not nervous, for first postseason
Shohei Ohtani, who will make his highly anticipated playoff debut Saturday, said the excitement of the postseason is “greater than anything else that I could possibly feel.”
Bronny’s ‘disruptive’ D touted in preseason debut
Bronny James struggled with his shot Friday, but his three blocked shots had Lakers coach JJ Redick raving about his potential as a “disruptive defender.”
Aces lock up Ionescu, finally top N.Y. to stay alive
The Aces got their first win against the Liberty this season and staved off elimination, thanks in large part to their defense holding Sabrina Ionescu to four points.
How the Aces shut down Ionescu, beat the Liberty and kept their season alive
The Aces hadn’t beaten the Liberty all year but fought off elimination in the WNBA semifinals.
11 wins away from forever: Bryce Harper, built for October, begins another chase for his first title
As the Phillies try to bring a title to one of baseball’s most passionate cities, they are fueled by a star who has been in the headlines since he was 15.