MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Tampa Bay Rays 5, Detroit Tigers 2
Los Angeles Angels 9, Chicago White Sox 3
Philadelphia Phillies 17, Chicago Cubs 8
Rays 5, Tigers 2 – Rays beat Tigers 5-2, extend AL East lead to 8 1/2 games
Yandy Díaz hit a leadoff home run and Mike Zunino later connected, reliever Dietrich Enns pitched four solid innings and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2. The Rays lead second place Boston and Toronto by 8 1/2 games. The fourth-place New York Yankees are nine back. Tampa Bay slugger Nelson Cruz left the game in the sixth with a bruised right forearm. He hit by a pitch on the arm during the first inning. Enns gave up one run and three hits as six Tampa Bay pitchers combined on a six-hitter.
Angels 9, White Sox 3 – Cobb’s 5 scoreless IP in return lead Angels over White Sox
Alex Cobb pitched five scoreless innings, Luis Rengifo and Jose Rojas hit home runs, and the Los Angeles Angels coasted to a 9-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. Cobb was activated from the 10-day injured list after suffering right wrist inflammation and allowed two hits in his first start since July 23. The Angels won their second consecutive game. The AL Central-leading White Sox lost for the fifth time in eight games. The White Sox have dropped six consecutive series against the Angels dating to 2016, and they’re 4-15 in their last 19 games against them.
Phillies 17, Cubs 8 – Harper homers, rallies Phils from 7 down in 17-8 win vs Cubs
Bryce Harper had three hits, drove a three-run homer and had four RBIs to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 17-8 win over the Chicago Cubs. Harper doubled to start a seven-run, game-tying rally in the fourth inning, brought in the go-ahead run in the sixth and sealed the win with a homer in the seventh. Each team scored seven runs in an inning. The Cubs took a 7-0 lead in the third inning against a pair of relievers in a bullpen game. Patrick Wisdom had a two-run double and Matt Duffy hit a three-run homer for the Cubs.
Today
Detroit Tigers at Tampa Bay Rays, 7:10 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 6:50
Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers, 8:05 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers, 8:10 p.m.
MLB – Seattle Mariners land All-Star Game earlier than expected
The Seattle Mariners were formally revealed as hosts of the 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game after ramping up a bid initially targeting 2024 or later. The announcement was made inside the Space Needle with Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez looking on. Seattle first hosted the game in 1979. Twenty-two years later it was back in 2001. And now, 22 years later, it’ll be back again in 2023. The Mariners quickly kicked the bid process into gear when MLB asked earlier this year if 2023 was a possibility. The 2022 game will be at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
NFL – National Football League – Week 2
Last Night
Washington Football Team 30, New York Giants 29
Washington 30, Giants 29 – Late flag lifts WFT over Giants
Dustin Hopkins connected on his second attempt at a game-winning field goal to give Washington a 30-29 win over the New York Giants. Hopkins missed from 48 yards out as time expired, but the play was called back on an offside call on Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence. Taylor Heinicke threw for 336 yards and two touchdowns for WFT, which is 1-1.
Sunday
Cincinnati Bengals at Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Rams at Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m.
Monday
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers, 8:15 p.m. Rock 107 WIRX 7:00
NFL – ‘Hard Knocks’ to showcase Colts for first in-season episodes
The “Hard Knocks” franchise will have an in-season version for the first time when “Hard Knocks In Season: The Indianapolis Colts” debuts on Nov. 17 on HBO. NFL Films made the announcement during halftime of the game between the New York Giants and Washington Football Team. It will be the Colts’ first appearance on “Hard Knocks,” which debuted in 2001 by following the Baltimore Ravens through training camp as they began defense of their Super Bowl title. The Dallas Cowboys recently wrapped up the 16th edition of the documentary series, becoming the first team to make three appearances.
NFL – Lions, Packers attempt to bounce back after losing openers
Detroit and Green Bay will both be looking to bounce back from season-opening losses when they meet Monday night as the Packers begin their home schedule. The Lions lost 41-33 at home to the San Francisco 49ers despite rallying late. The Packers suffered an embarrassing 38-3 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Jacksonville, Florida. This marks the second straight season the Packers have opened their home schedule against the Lions. The Packers have won each of the past four meetings in this series.
NCAAFB – College Football – Week 3
Saturday
Michigan State at (24) Miami, 12:00 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 10:30
Northern Illinois at (25) Michigan, 12:00 p.m. News-Talk-Sports 94.9 WSJM 11:00
Western Michigan at Pittsburgh, 12:00 p.m.
Purdue at (12) Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at UMass, 3:30 p.m.
Central Michigan at LSU, 7:30 p.m.
NCAAFB – No. 25 Michigan hosts Northern Illinois, former Spartans QB
No. 25 Michigan can stay ranked with a win over Northern Illinois on Saturday at home. The Wolverines are hoping to build momentum, going into next week’s Big Ten opener against Rutgers and its first big test in two weeks on the road against No. 18 Wisconsin. Michigan’s running game against the Huskies’ defense will be pivotal. The Wolverines are averaging 339 yards rushing a game. Northern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi led Michigan State to a 27-23 win at Michigan Stadium last year, throwing for a career-high 323 yards and a career-high matching three touchdowns.
NCAAFB – No. 24 Miami, Michigan State play with Top 25 spot at stake
The 24th-ranked Miami Hurricanes play host to Michigan State on Saturday. Miami needs a win to remain in the AP Top 25 and avoid what would be its second 1-2 start in the last three seasons. Michigan State could return to the national rankings with a victory. The Spartans’ last appearance in the AP Top 25 was in September 2019.
NCAAFB – Boilermakers hoping to be spoilers against Fighting Irish
Notre Dame has struggled in two victories and fell four spots in poll after a 32-29 victory over visiting Toledo. Jeff Brohm’s Boilermakers renew their in-state rivalry with the Irish for the first time since 2014. Purdue will be trying to win for the first time in the series since 2007 and will be seeking their first victory at Notre Dame Stadium since 2004.
Soccer – Carli Lloyd scores 5 goals, US women rout Paraguay 9-0
Carli Lloyd scored a career-high five goals and the United States routed Paraguay 9-0 on Thursday in the national team’s first game since the Olympics. The Americans won the bronze medal in Tokyo, a somewhat disappointing finish for the defending World Cup champions. Lloyd scored a pair of goals in the opening five minutes, and added her third and fourth before halftime as the United States built a 6-0 lead. She added her final goal in the 61st.
NHL – NHL expects 98% of players to be vaccinated before season
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly says the NHL expects 98% of its players to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the start of the season. The league says that would mean only 10 to 15 players will not be vaccinated by the time the season begins Oct. 12. The league and Players’ Association did not impose a vaccine mandate on players. Coaches and staff must be vaccinated as a condition of employment. Columbus recently replaced assistant coach Sylvain Lefebvre because he declined to be vaccinated.
NHL – Blackhawks agree to entry-level deal with D Nolan Allan
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to an entry-level contract with defenseman Nolan Allan, their first-round pick in this year’s NHL draft. The three-year contract runs through the 2023-24 season and carries an $870,000 salary-cap hit. The 18-year-old Allan was selected by Chicago with the No. 32 pick. He helped Canada win the gold medal at the this year’s U18 world junior championship, posting a goal and an assist in seven games during the tournament.
NHL – Sabres and Maple Leafs heading outside for NHL Heritage Classic
The Buffalo Sabres’ cross-border rivalry with the Toronto Maple Leafs is heading outdoors. The NHL says the two teams will meet in the Heritage Classic on March 13 in Hamilton, Ontario, with the Sabres listed as the home team. Buffalo becomes the first U.S.-based team to compete in what will be the sixth Heritage Classic, which is part of the NHL’s outdoor series of games. It’s traditionally set in Canada, featuring matchups of Canadian teams. Hamilton is about midway between Toronto and Buffalo.
Golf – PGA – Reavie leads through 18 in Napa
Chaz Reavie is the first-round leader in the Fontinet Championship. Reavie opened with a 7-under 65 that included a 30 on the front nine. He’s one shot ahead of Cameron Tringale (trihn-GAH’-lee) and Adam Hadwin at Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, California. Max Homa and Jason Dufner are at 5 under, as are Nate Lashley, Scott Stallings and Troy Merritt.
Golf – LPGA – Three share LPGA lead in Oregon
Carlota Ciganda overcame an early double bogey in chilly morning conditions for a 4-under 68 and a share of the first-round lead in the Cambia Portland Classic. Gemma Dryburgh of Scotland also shot a 68 in the morning, and Pajaree Anannarukarn of Thailand grabbed a share of the lead in the afternoon. Anannarukarn won last month in Northern Ireland for her first LPGA Tour title.
MILB – Minor League Baseball – High-A Central
Last Night
Lansing Lugnuts 8, West Michigan Whitecaps 1
Great Lakes Loons 9, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 4
South Bend Cubs 5, Quad Cities River Bandits 4
Tonight
West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m.
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m.
South Bend Cubs at Quad Cities River Bandits, 7:30 p.m.
NJCAA – Junior College Athletics
Last Night
Women’s Volleyball
Muskegon Community College 3, Lake Michigan College 1
Today
Cross Country
Southwestern Michigan College at ONU Tiger Invitational, 4:30 p.m.
at Aspen Ridge Golf Course, Bourbonnais, IL
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Football
Centreville (3-1) 57, Decatur (1-3) 0
Boys Soccer
St. Joseph 3, Portage Northern 0
Battle Creek Central 0, Lakeshore 0 – TIE
Kalamazoo Central 1, Mattawan 0
Gull Lake 4, Portage Central 1
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 5, Battle Creek Central 1
Howardsville Christian 8, Lawrence 0
Hartford 2, Hillsdale Academy 0
Schoolcraft 3, Comstock 2
Bloomingdale 7, Bangor 5
Volleyball
Berrien Springs 3, Coloma 2
Watervliet 3, Gobles 0
New Buffalo 3, Howardsville Chr. 0
Hartford 3, Bangor 1
Plainwell 3, Allegan 0
Otsego 3, Dowagiac 0
Niles 3, Three Rivers 1
Edwardsburg 3, Vicksburg 1
Sturgis 3, Paw Paw 0
Boys Tennis
Three Rivers 5, Brandywine 3
Buchanan 5, Bridgman/New Buffalo/LMC 3
Today
Football – All games are 7:00 unless posted otherwise
SMAC
St. Joseph (3-0) at Kalamazoo Central (1-2) News-Talk-Sports 94.9 WSJM
Lakeshore (3-0) at Portage Northern (0-3) 97.5 Y-Country WYTZ
Battle Creek Lakeview (2-1) at Battle Creek Central (2-1)
Portage Central (2-1) at East Lansing (1-2)
Mattawan (1-3) 1, South Bend Riley (1-4) 0 – Riley forfeits due to a COVID outbreak on the team
Non-Conference
Kalamazoo United (1-2) at Benton Harbor (0-3), 5:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix (0-3) at Berrien Springs (3-0)
Brandywine (2-1) at Sand Creek (2-1)
Allegan (1-2) at Lawton (3-0)
Plainwell (3-0) at Gull Lake (1-2)
Constantine (3-0) at Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter (0-4), 6:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Three Rivers (2-1) at Niles (2-1)
Otsego (0-3) at Dowagiac (0-3)
Paw Paw (2-1) at Sturgis (0-3)
Vicksburg (3-0) at Edwardsburg (3-0)
BCS
Buchanan (1-2) at South Haven (2-1)
Southwest 10
White Pigeon (3-0) at Comstock (2-1)
Cassopolis (2-1) at Hartford (0-3)
SAC
Delton-Kellogg (1-2) at Coloma (0-3)
Watervliet (3-0) at Galesburg-Augusta (0-3)
Saugatuck (2-1) at Parchment (2-1)
8-Man
Mendon (3-0) at Bridgman (3-0)
Eau Claire (1-2) at Wyoming Tri-Unity (1-2)
Lawrence (3-0) at Morrice (3-0)
Gobles (1-2) at Fennville (0-3)
Marcellus (2-1) at Bloomingdale (1-2)
Martin (3-0) at Blanchard-Montabella (3-0)
Saturday
8-Man Football
Red Arrow Raiders (1-2) at Twin Cities Sharks (0-3), 7:00 p.m.
New Buffalo/River Valley team at Lake Michigan Catholic/Michigan Lutheran/Countryside team
Boys Soccer
Holland at St. Joseph, 11:30 a.m.
Lake Michigan Catholic at Bridgman, 10:00 a.m.
Parchment at Brandywine, 12:00 p.m.
South Haven at Watervliet, 10:00 a.m.
Hastings at Allegan, 11:00 a.m.
Sturgis at Coldwater, 11:30 a.m.
Vicksburg at Coloma, 10:00 a.m.
