Baseball

Braves’ Adam Duvall ends up with single on ball that clears fence

Duvall passed teammate Austin Riley on the bases; Riley thought the ball was caught. 2 hours ago

Yankees 7, Rangers 3

Yankees rally to sweep Rangers, roll into showdown against Red Sox at Fenway on Friday

The Yankees, winners of three straight, finish the season against the Red Sox, Blue Jays and Rays. 11:20 p.m.

Kevin Kiermaier hit by Blue Jays in apparent retribution after scouting report flap; Rays clinch playoff berth

Kiermaier, plunked in the eighth inning of a blowout, said the Blue Jays did it intentionally. 9:53 p.m.

NHL

Investigation finds no evidence Sharks’ Evander Kane bet on NHL games

Kane's wife reportedly used social media in July to allege that her husband was betting on Sharks games. 9:43 p.m.

Ryder Cup

One question the US team can’t answer: Why does Europe keep winning the Ryder Cup?

Is it as simple as the European team just playing better? 8:44 p.m.

Sports Log

NBA fines Warriors owner Lacob $50,000 for Simmons comments

Lacob said the Warriors had no interest in the disgruntled Sixers guard, and his comments drew the ire of the league. 5:24 p.m.

Baseball notebook

Rays’ Kevin Kiermaier is shocked by the reaction to his scooping up Jays’ scouting card

Kiermaier, who grabbed a scouting card that had fallen out of catcher Alejandro Kirk’s wristband, said he had no bad intentions. 5:13 p.m.