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If they're not starting, they're departing: The QB2 talent drain
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Report: Cora again declines chance to manage Phils, plans to take '27 off
Alex Cora once again has declined the opportunity to manage the Phillies, informing the club that he plans to take the 2027 season off, according to USA Today Sports.
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📈 Ovechkin's retirement announcement sparks major ticket price hike
Ever since the NHL's all-time goals leader announced his retirement, ticket prices to Capitals games have been soaring -- and not just for home games.
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Gauff falls to Mertens, says abusive comments were 'draining'
Coco Gauff lost to Elise Mertens, whom she had beaten in all five of their previous matchups, before saying she felt drained over the abusive comments she received during the China Open.
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'Beast' King steps up in relief to help Padres stay alive in NLDS
Game 1 starter Michael King lived up to his declaration, coming in to pitch the final two innings as the Padres avoided playoff elimination with a 4-3 victory over the Brewers in Game 3 of the NLDS.
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Sources: EuroLeague members reject NBA offer to merge into NBA Europe
Members of the EuroLeague rejected a formal offer from the NBA this week to merge and create a single NBA Europe operation, sources told ESPN.
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Yamamoto outduels Sale as Dodgers take 2-1 NLDS lead over Braves
Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominated the much-anticipated matchup with Atlanta ace Chris Sale, and Kiké Hernández hit a two-run homer as the Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the NLDS.