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diamondbacks 7, yankees 1
Yankees eliminated from playoff contention by Diamondbacks, ending six-year postseason run
New York, which finishes with a six-game trip after Monday’s series finale, is in danger of finishing with a losing record for the first time since 1992. 2 hours ago
orioles 5, guardians 1
Orioles beat Guardians behind Kyle Gibson’s strong start, move closer to securing AL East title
Gibson (15-9) allowed one run and five hits while striking out four in seven innings as Baltimore took a 2½-game lead over second-place Tampa Bay. 2 hours ago
NFL
Watch: Belmont Hill alum Jake Bobo scores first NFL touchdown with highlight-reel catch
At 6-foot-4 and 207 pounds, Bobo was a preseason sensation in the Pacific Northwest, scoring twice in three games and quickly becoming a fan favorite.
Patriots
Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner claims Patriots quarterback Mac Jones hit him with a low blow
Gardner said Jones hit him in the groin during a scrum after a quarterback sneak in the fourth quarter.
UNITED STATES 2, SOUTH AFRICA 0
USWNT sends captain Megan Rapinoe off toward retirement in winning style
Rapinoe, 38, will end her playing career at the conclusion of the NWSL season. Her career with the national team included a pair of World Cup championships as well as gold and bronze medals in the Olympics.
HS FOOTBALL | PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
High school football: Week 3 Players of the Week from across Eastern Mass.
Cohasset's Michael Wildfire threw a school-record six touchdowns to beat East Bridgewater and highlight Players of the Week.
BRUINS NOTEBOOK
Brandon Bussi backstops Bruins to victory over Rangers in preseason opener
Led by goals from Matt Poitras, Jake DeBrusk and Johnny Beecher, and some dynamic goaltending by prospect Brandon Bussi, the Bruins opened their preseason schedule with a 3-0 win over the New York Rangers at TD Garden.
NASCAR
William Byron advances to NASCAR’s round of 8 with win at Texas
The series point leader took the lead for the first time after the final restart with six laps left to win at Texas Motor Speedway, advancing to the round of eight in the NASCAR playoffs while giving Hendrick Motorsports its 300th victory.