Today: October 08, 2026
Today: October 08, 2026

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MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7

Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 games starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in bargaining with players

Health|Sports

Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz says freshman Johnnie 'DJ' Jones receives a heart transplant

Missouri freshman offensive tackle Johnnie “DJ” Jones has received a heart transplant, coach Eli Drinkwitz said

Sports

Burton's 3-pointer with 41 seconds left helps send Valkyries past Aces 83-81 for 2-0 semifinals lead

Veronica Burton hit a deep 3-pointer that put Golden State ahead with 41 seconds left and converted two free throws in the closing seconds, Tiffany Hayes had 21 points, and the Valkyries held off the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series

Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Ovechkin's sons introduce him before Washington's home opener, and the Capitals top Pittsburgh 5-3

Alex Ovechkin’s sons Sergei and Ilya handled the task of announcing their father onto the ice before his final home opener

Sports|World

Two star pitchers are facing the choice between being on the mound or in the delivery room. It’s not an easy decision

Two star pitchers are facing the choice between being on the mound or in the delivery room. It’s not an easy decision

Arts|Sports

NHL's hockey romance-themed audiobooks disappear online after opening week of the season

A series of audiobooks the NHL launched to connect with fans of the hockey romance genre is no longer available online

Sports

Kiké Hernández continues clutch postseason hitting for Dodgers with a 2-run homer off Chris Sale

Kiké Hernández is no stranger to postseason success

Education|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Missouri freshman offensive lineman Johnnie 'DJ' Jones is hospitalized, needs a heart transplant

Missouri freshman offensive tackle Johnnie “DJ” Jones needs a heart transplant and is hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida

Sports

Eagles All-Pro offensive lineman Lane Johnson retires after 14 seasons

Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro offensive lineman Lane Johnson has announced his retirement from the NFL after 14 seasons

Sports

Giants end Dodgers' 3-year streak with most injured list days, while Cleveland had the fewest

The San Francisco Giants ended a streak the Los Angeles Dodgers did not want to extend

Sports

Small-ball Rays beat the sloppy Yankees 5-2 for a 2-0 lead in AL Division Series

Richie Palacios hit a two-run single in a four-run fifth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays took advantage of New York’s sloppy defense, beating Cam Schlittler and the Yankees 5-2 to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series

Business|Election|Finance|Sports

Chiefs' Thornton out 12-16 weeks after dislocating left ankle and tearing ligaments, AP source says

Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is expected to miss 12 to 16 weeks after dislocating his left ankle and tearing ligaments in it

Sports|US|World

NFL suspends an official 2 games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride

The NFL has suspended a line judge two games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride

Entertainment|Sports

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says his 22nd NHL season will be his last

Washington Capitals captain and career goal-scoring record holder Alex Ovechkin said this will be his final season in the NHL

Sports|World

Messi set for emotional Argentina farewell in Buenos Aires friendly vs Benin

Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for Argentina on Tuesday, marking the end of an era

Sports

Rams rally behind Stafford, Williams from 10 points down in 4th quarter to beat Eagles 24-20

Kyren Williams ran for two touchdowns in the final four minutes as Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-20

Sports

Canada's big day, team defense carries Dream to 92-82 win over Liberty in WNBA semifinals

Jordin Canada scored 20 of her 25 points in the second half and had five steals to help the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 92-82 on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five WNBA semifinals series

Sports|US|World

Cavan Sullivan -- just 17 years old -- becomes youngest USMNT player to score in 3-0 win vs. Mexico

Cavan Sullivan becomes the youngest player to score for the U.S. men's national team, leading them to a 3-0 victory over Mexico on Friday

Education|Sports

Air Force beats Navy 14-9 to get jump on Commander-in-Chief's Trophy competition

Liam Szarka rushed for two touchdowns and Air Force defeated Navy 14-9 on Saturday

Sports

Keelon Russell accounts for 4 TDs as No. 7 Alabama routs No. 16 Mississippi State 56-23

Keelon Russell passed for 285 yards and three touchdowns to go with a rushing score, and No. 7 Alabama routed 16th-ranked Mississippi State 56-23 in a matchup of previously unbeaten teams

Sports|World

LeBron James was balling, babysitting and putting on a fantastic show in 76ers' debut at scrimmage

Sixers fans had plenty of excitement for the debut of LeBron James in the team's annual scrimmage

Interview|Sports

A month to pivot: Natalia Silva’s new title path against Wang Cong at UFC 332

Natalia Silva is set to fight Wang Cong for the women's flyweight title at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City

Asia|Sports|World

No handshakes likely as India sets up Asian Games cricket final against Pakistan

Cricket heavyweights India and Pakistan will meet in the Asian Games gold medal match after winning their semifinals on Thursday

Sports

'Is this the end?' Cristiano Ronaldo's future with Portugal unclear after veteran star leaves team

Cristiano Ronaldo’s abrupt decision to leave Portugal’s training camp after an apparent rift with coach Jorge Jesus has left many wondering what his future in international soccer will be