MLB
Dodgers line up rotation for October as the postseason picture sharpens
Los Angeles is setting its starters for the playoffs, giving the top of the rotation extra rest down the stretch.
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NHL
Oilers’ power play is back to terrorizing the Western Conference
Edmonton has scored on more than a third of its power-play chances over the last month, a pace no team can match.
Volleyball
Nations League finals: European sides dominate the last eight
Five of the eight quarter-finalists come from Europe, underlining the depth of the continent’s men’s volleyball programs.
MLS
Inter Miami clinch a playoff spot with a dominant home win
Miami controlled possession from start to finish and secured its place in the postseason with games to spare.
Tennis
Hard-court swing reshapes the race for the year-end finals
A string of upsets on the hard courts has opened up the race for the final qualifying spots at the season finale.
Boxing
Heavyweight title unification talks move into the final stage
Negotiations for an undisputed heavyweight fight are close to completion, with a venue decision expected soon.
UFC
Lightweight title picture clears after a statement finish
A first-round knockout has put the winner first in line for the next lightweight title shot.
Golf
Final-round charge decides a thrilling PGA Tour finish
A closing 63 delivered a come-from-behind win and moved the champion into the top ten of the season standings.