Shohei Ohtani reaches record 50 homers in a season

MIAMI (AP) - Shohei Ohtani became the first major league player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season, with the Los Angeles Dodgers star going deep twice to reach the half-century mark and swiping two bags to get to 51 against the Miami Marlins on Thursday.

WNBA stats in 2024 were eye-popping

A'ja Wilson had a season like none other in WNBA history. Caitlin Clark set records and made the Indiana Fever the biggest draw in the women's game. Angel Reese rebounded like nobody the league has ever seen.

New Zealand takes first-innings lead against Sri Lanka in 1st test

GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) - Sri Lanka’s record of four wins in four tests against New Zealand in Galle was in mild jeopardy Friday when the Kiwis took a 35-run lead after the first innings of the first test.

Red Wings sign Moritz Seider to $60M deal

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings made another investment this week in a young standout, signing Moritz Seider to a seven-year contract worth nearly $60 million.

Tsitsipas beats Kokkinakis for Team Europe at Laver Cup

BERLIN (AP) - Stefanos Tsitsipas pulled Team Europe even with Team World at the Laver Cup by beating Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-1, 6-4 on Friday.

Patriots coach non-committal on starting QB

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Jacoby Brissett got hit, harassed and frustrated all night by the New York Jets’ swarming defense.

Guardians clinch playoff berth with 3-2 win over Twins

CLEVELAND (AP) - Andrés Giménez singled home José Ramírez from second base in the 10th inning as the Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff berth in dramatic, fitting fashion, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Thursday.