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David SchoenfieldOct 4, 2025, 10:22 PM ETCloseCovers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995PHILADELPHIA — With one seventh-inning swing from Teoscar Hernandez and two starting pitchers used in relief, the narrative of the anticipated showdown between the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers took a twist as the Dodgers rallied from a three-run deficit to take a 5-3 win in Game 1 of the NL Division Series on Saturday night.The Phillies, who have constructed their best bullpen during their four-year run of playoff appearances, suffered a familiar fate: a reliever blowing a lead…

MIAMI – After missing the start of this year’s training camp because of a bout with COVID-19, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo joined the team at Florida International University for Saturday morning practice.“Obviously, I think it took a toll on my body,” Antetokounmpo said following Saturday’s practice. “I’m not feeling 100 percent yet, physically. Just take it day by day. Get back in shape. I was able to do some 5-on-0. Run up and down a little bit. Tomorrow, a little better. I got 18 days until the first game, so I think I’ll be fine.”Citing a conversation with Antetokounmpo…

Nathaniel Collins and Cristobal Lorente walked away from their all-action DAZN main event with their unbeaten records intact.The pair fought to a split draw in Saturday’s WBC featherweight title final eliminator at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow, Scotland. A panel of neutral judges delivered three different scores: 115-113 to Collins, 115-113 in favor of Lorente, and a 114-114 draw card. The consensus seemed to be that Collins had edged a close fight, but there was little complaint with a tie.AdvertisementCollins (17-0-1, 8 KOs) and Lorente (20-0-3, 8 KOs) both walked away with their regional titles intact, the European crown for…

This year, I’m personally writing our Tournament Takes article as a chance to dive into how I’m approaching roster percentages and my exposure in large field GPPs. I’ll discuss our Roster Percentage Report and where I differ from it, discuss ways to gain leverage on the field, and any other slate-specific thoughts. I don’t want to simply repeat what I’ve done throughout the week so here are those articles if you need a chance to catch up: First Look Pricing for DraftKings Pace of Play DFS Best Plays As always, the best place to receive immediate feedback and discussion is in our #dfs Discord channels for JointheFoot.com members.…

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department arrested Fox Sports broadcaster and former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez on Saturday after an incident that led to his stabbing.Sanchez is accused of battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication. Police said they arrested Sanchez at the hospital, where he remains. He has not been booked into jail, and the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will make the final charging decision, according to police.Fox Sports said in an earlier statement that Sanchez was in stable condition. In response to a follow-up query on Saturday, the network said: “We have no further…

Unleash the carefully metered ticker-tape gun. Crack out the cautiously decanted champagne. This is a game that will perhaps be remembered above all for Enzo’s Run.With 95 minutes on the clock, as Chelsea’s 18-year-old substitute Estêvão Willian scored the winning goal even before the shared intake of air around Stamford Bridge had been transformed into a barrelling roar, Enzo Maresca was off, sprinting down his touchline at astonishing speed, and showing classical form, hands carving the air, knees high, like a small, bald track-suited Allan Wells, then leaping with his players into the crowd.Maresca had been weirdly animated all game,…

Getty Images The battle for the true AL East titan starts here? The Toronto Blue Jays were the deserving AL East champ in the regular season and it was their first division title since 2015. They had the same 94-68 record as the Yankees — tied for the best record in the AL — but won the division based on winning the season series, eight games to five. With that tiebreaker came the bye. The Jays rested up this past week while the Yankees had to battle the Red Sox in a tough three-game series in the Bronx. They prevailed, though,…

The Knicks continued their preseason schedule at the NBA’s Abu Dhabi Games, beating the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, 113-104.With Josh Hart sidelined due to back spasms, OG Anunoby reentered the starting lineup and made his 2025 preseason debut.Here are the takeaways…– After missing New York's first preseason game on Thursday, Anunoby got out to a strong start in the first quarter against the Sixers. He missed his first shot of the night, but nailed his next two, including a three-pointer, and then found Mitchell Robinson in transition for an alley-oop jam.After an early breather, Anunoby came back into the game…

Mark Sanchez, the former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst, is in a stable condition after reportedly being stabbed early Saturday morning in Indianapolis.”Mark Sanchez was injured in Indianapolis on Saturday and is currently recovering in the hospital in stable condition,” Fox Sports said in a statement.”We are deeply grateful to the medical team for their exceptional care and support. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark, and we ask that everyone please respect his and his family’s privacy during this time.”Sanchez, 38, was in Indianapolis to call Sunday’s Raiders-Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium, per Pelissero.Indianapolis police released…

See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown. How do Malik Nabers’ 2025 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers? This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player’s percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player. Explain These Stats See where Malik…