Tarik Skubal kept up his stellar season with a sensational playoff debut and the Tigers got to Framber Valdez early in a 3-1 win over the Astros, their first in the playoffs since 2013.

Southampton captain Jack Stephens has been handed a £50,000 ($66,535) fine and banned for two games for his abusive language toward officials during last month's Premier League clash with Manchester United.

The Houston Dash have parted ways with head coach Fran Alonso, ending a three-month saga that has seen Alonso absent from all team activities.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has said his club's first home game in the top tier of European football for 41 years will be a "special" occasion as Bayern Munich visit Villa Park on Wednesday.

Arne Slot has said he will not accept "mediocrity " at Liverpool as they look to build on their encouraging start to his first season in charge.

Kylian Mbappé has recovered from injury and is available to play for Real Madrid against Lille in the Champions League, Carlo Ancelotti confirmed, saying "if there's no risk, he'll play from the first minute."

Cristiano Ronaldo dedicated his goal that gave Al Nassr a 2-1 win against Al Rayyan in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday to his late father.

Veterans Guillermo Ochoa and Raúl Jiménez have been recalled to the Mexico national team for October friendlies against United States and Valencia.

Sunday's ugly scenes were bad enough, but Simeone's actions and words were even more irresponsible.

Coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday that wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will practice with the Dolphins this week for the first time since signing with team in May.

Aaron Rodgers tried to quiet any talk that he and Robert Saleh don't get along, saying their relationship is "great." What's not so great is Rodgers' knee, which he said is "a little swollen" after loss to Broncos. He still expects to face the Vikings.

Gonzaga is set to join the Pac-12 for the 2026-27 season, the conference announced Tuesday.

Jared Goff made NFL history Monday night by completing all 18 of his passes in Detroit's 42-29 win over Seattle. Unfortunately, his coach, Dan Campbell, realized the significance of Goff's all-time efficient performance a beat too late.

The Liberty guard still seeks her first championship trophy -- college or WNBA. Is this the year she secures the one thing that has eluded her?

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With a wild doubleheader, baseball saved the best for last on the final -- bonus -- day of the regular season.

Despite Russell Wilson increasing his practice participation, the Steelers are preparing for Justin Fields to make his fifth start Sunday against the Cowboys.

NL Cy Young Award contender Chris Sale, who is dealing with back spasms, will not be on the Braves' roster for the wild-card series against the Padres, it was announced.