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Noah K. Murray for the NY Post When Francisco Lindor went down with a back injury last Friday in Philadelphia, the Mets’ playoff prospects seemed to be in serious trouble. But Luisangel Acuña has come up and taken Queens by storm. The rookie probably wouldn’t have gotten to the Mets, however, if it were not … Read more

Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett never got anything going on offense against the Jets on Thursday and his time as the starter might already be over. No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye made his NFL debut during garbage time of the Jets’ 24-3 win and is waiting in the wings to take over. New England head … Read more

Kevin De Bruyne picked up a knock in Man City’s last game (Photo: Getty) Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Kevin de Bruyne may well be fit in time to feature in Manchester City’s big game against Arsenal on Sunday. The Citizens and Gunners meet at the Etihad in a match that is likely to have … Read more

Enzo Fernandez is set to return for Chelsea’s trip to West Ham (Picture: Getty) Enzo Maresca has confirmed both Enzo Fernandez and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are in contention to feature in Chelsea’s clash with West Ham, but Reece James, Romeo Lavia and Malo Gusto remain sidelined. A late Christopher Nkunku strike earned Chelsea a 1-0 win … Read more

USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Somehow, Shohei Ohtani is still capable of surprising us. The most uniquely gifted player in the history of baseball achieved the unprecedented (again) in unforgettable fashion, becoming the first player to hit 50 home runs and record 50 stolen bases in the same season, while becoming the first player … Read more

It was a sensational Thursday night. Just about everything went the Jets’ way in their 24-3 decimation of the Patriots on “Thursday Night Football” in Week 3. Aaron Rodgers was in vintage form, going 27-for-35 for 281 yards and two touchdowns while delivering the ball with pinpoint accuracy to his receivers. Aaron Rodgers and the … Read more

This should put an end to any whispers Joel Embiid wants out of Philadelphia. The star big man plans to sign a three-year, $193 million extension with the 76ers, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Friday morning. The 30-year-old Embiid had two years and $110 million left on his contract and a player option for the … Read more

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers tries to avoid Indiana strong safety Josh Sanguinetti during the Bruins’ loss on Sept. 14 at the Rose Bowl. The Bruins face a tough task Saturday on the road against Louisiana State. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times) 1 Discipline, respect … and what was that third pillar again? Enthusiasm was not … Read more

Shohei Ohtani is congratulated by teammates after homering in the seventh inning. (Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press) Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.’s teams in the daily Sports Report newsletter. Enter email address Sign Me Up You may occasionally … Read more

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) seems to fit better with the offense in Minnesota. (Stacy Bengs / Associated Press) 1 It’s far too early to say Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has redefined his NFL career, but after a 2-0 start — including an upset of San Francisco last Sunday — the onetime USC star … Read more