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DJ LeMahieu and Aaron Hicks each blasted first-inning home runs and James Paxton pitched six strong innings as the New York Yankees defeated Houston to trim the Astros’ lead in the ALCS to 3-2....Read More

The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup was watched by 1.12 billion viewers, the most in the history of the tournament....Read More

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal teamed up with executives from Papa John’s to provide a home for the family of Isaiah Payton, who was paralyzed after being shot at a high school football game....Read More

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a significant knee injury during Thursday night’s game against the Denver Broncos....Read More

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung returned to the practice field Thursday and could suit up for the team’s matchup against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday....Read More

Evgeny Kuznetsov and John Carlson led the Washington Capitals to a comeback victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs after trailing 2-0 in the first period....Read More

George Kittle tops UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler’s Week 6 tight end rankings....Read More

The Los Angeles Angels reached an agreement with former Chicago Cubs skipper Joe Maddon to make him their next manager....Read More

Free-agent quarterback Brock Osweiler is retiring from football after playing seven seasons in the NFL....Read More

Deshaun Watson tops UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler’s Week 7 fantasy football quarterback rankings....Read More