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An emotional Trinity Rodman had to be helped off the field because of an injury in the first half of the Washington Spirit's game with Monterrey on Wednesday.

Shohei Ohtani, who is just 2-for-25 with 12 strikeouts since the wild-card round, said Wednesday that he doesn't think pitching has affected his performance at the plate.

The Blue Jays, after losing the first two games of the ALCS at home, tattooed baseballs all over T-Mobile Park on Wednesday, smashing five home runs and four doubles in a 13-4 rout of the Mariners to avoid facing an elimination game Thursday.

Brian Branch will miss the Lions' game Monday night against the Buccaneers and will be eligible to return to the active roster the following day.

With Chelsea's 4-0 win over Paris FC in the Champions League, Sonia Bompastor's team can feel a bit of ease going into the international break.

Kings forward Keegan Murray has agreed to a five-year, $140 million rookie contract extension with the franchise, his representatives told ESPN.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams said he "could care less" about commentary about his play following Chicago's victory on "Monday Night Football."

George Pickens, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent after the season, praised the Cowboys but noted he also wants to "showcase my talents."

The Orioles, seeking a new manager to guide their young, emerging core, have expressed interest in Albert Pujols, sources told ESPN.

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard, who missed two games, expects to play against the Jets but isn't sure in what capacity after the emergence of Rico Dowdle.