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LOS ANGELES — Watching on his phone at his northern Michigan ranch over dinner, Kirk Gibson had the same reaction as so many Dodgers fans as the ball sailed over the fence in right-center field. “F–king ay,” was his initial reaction, he told The Post in a phone interview ahead of Saturday night’s Game 2. … Read more

Rick Monday paid tribute to former teammate and fellow Dodgers broadcaster Fernando Valenzuela, who passed away at 63 of an undisclosed illness three days before the World Series.  For those not around or aware in 1981, when Valenzuela started 8-0 with a 0.50 ERA and triggered Fernandomania, it was bigger than even Shohei Ohtanimania or, … Read more

Kings players celebrate a goal by defenseman Joel Edmundson during the second period of a 3-2 win over Utah at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday. (Kyusung Gong / Associated Press) Joel Edmundson scored twice and Brandt Clarke had a goal and an assist, helping the Kings beat Utah 3-2 on Saturday. Signed in free agency to … Read more

Column: Joe Davis reveals the influence Vin Scully had on his Freddie Freeman World Series call Joe Davis awoke Saturday morning, still fretting. He is a perfectionist. He had provided a pretty perfect call of a pretty perfect moment the night before. In six words, he had delivered a magical homage to the best broadcaster in … Read more

Holden Trent who played for Philadelphia Union in MLS has died, aged 25 Philadelphia Union have confirmed the death of their goalkeeper Holden Trent, aged 25. The MLS star had, according to Yahoo Sport, been admitted to intensive care earlier this week, but no cause of death has been confirmed. ‘The Philadelphia Union is devastated … Read more

LOS ANGELES — The Yankees’ one big advantage in this marquee, megamarket World Series is their rotation. Unlike the Dodgers, who are down to three starters — some say 2 ½ — the Yankees have a full complement of starters.  This should be huge — if they employ their pitchers correctly.  If the Yankees are … Read more

The Game 1 verdict was unanimous. It was harsh and came quickly — bottom of the second inning.  It was rendered by three adult women not inclined to watch baseball unless the Mets or Yankees are in the World Series.  Juror 1: “These guys talk so much I don’t hear a thing they say.”  Juror … Read more

Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent died on Saturday, the team announced.  He was 25. No cause of death was given. Trent had been in intensive care since Thursday, according to The Delaware County Daily Times.  “The Philadelphia Union is devastated by the heartbreaking passing of Holden Trent,” the club wrote in a statement. “While he … Read more

The Yankees and Dodgers stayed up late last night, taking 10 innings to solve Game 1. They’re back at it again for Game 2 of the World Series from Dodger Stadium, where the Bronx Bombers will have to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss in the opener, courtesy of Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam. Another … Read more

Hansi Flick clashed with Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti after Barcelona scored their fourth goal Barcelona manager Hansi Flick insists he and his coaching staff did nothing untoward after he appeared to clash with Carlo Ancelotti during Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Real Madrid. Robert Lewandowski scored twice and Lamine Yamal added a third goal to … Read more