The Tampa Bay Rays have selected Nick Martinez to take the mound for the opening game of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, passing over staff ace Drew Rasmussen for the start.
Further information regarding the decision and the upcoming matchup is expected to emerge as the championship series develops.
Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
Tom Banton scores a century and Sonny Baker and Gus Atkinson impress with the ball as England's wildly inconsistent one-day team hammer Australia.
Arsene Wenger decides against running for the Fifa presidency, in a boost to Gianni Infantino's hopes of a fourth term.
Tom Banton's second ODI hundred and Gus Atkinson's sizzling new-ball burst saw England thump Australia by 135 runs in Adelaide and set up a series decider in Hobart on Wednesday.
Australian cricketer Chadd Sayers, who was involved in the 'sandpapergate’ Test, believes everyone knew about it, stating there were numerous conversations about it at the time. Pictures courtesy of Sports Entertainment Network.
Australia win a fourth successive Men's Rugby League World Cup, beating New Zealand comfortably in the final in Brisbane.
Jack Bostock and Liam Martin both starred as Australia swept away New Zealand 32-12 in the men's Rugby League World Cup final to be crowned world champions for the fourth time in a row.