Jalen Hurts sidelined by a blood clot, the latest bad news in a rough season for the Eagles
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday’s game against Carolina because of a superficial blood clot. Hurts was injured two weeks ago against the Los Angeles Rams when he took a cleat to his calf. He traveled with the team to London for their game against Jacksonville and was cleared to play against the Jaguars. Hurts received treatment Monday and Tuesday this week when he returned to Philadelphia and was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice. An ultrasound on Wednesday revealed movement in the clot. The Eagles said they would determine the appropriate course of treatment.
Ohtani hits early 3-run homer but comes up empty late as Dodgers get swept by Brewers in NLCS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to give the Los Angeles Dodgers an early lead in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. But it wasn’t enough to prevent the Milwaukee Brewers from reaching their first World Series in 44 years with a sweep of the two-time defending champions. Ohtani went 1 for 4 with three strikeouts — including a big one in the seventh inning with the potential tying run at third base and one out. His 428-foot shot in the second inning was the Dodgers’ first homer of the series. Manager Dave Roberts says he respects Ohtani for wanting to help his team despite dealing with nagging injuries to his arm and leg for the last few months.
Jags kicker Cam Little outlines challenges Harry Kane would face to achieve NFL dream
LONDON (AP) — Cam Little is confident Harry Kane has the skill to become an NFL kicker. But the Jacksonville Jaguars kicker says the hard part for Kane would be shifting from star striker to bit player. Little says “you don’t have the same moxi because he is a star striker” compared to NFL kicker who is “out there just to back everyone up basically.” The England captain and Bayern Munich star Kane has mused over the years about one day kicking in the NFL. He recently floated the idea of combining his NFL goal with also joining a Major League Soccer team.
Dodgers’ dream of World Series 3-peat unravels as Brewers storm back to sweep NLCS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ hopes of winning three consecutive World Series titles are over. Their dream faded due to an anemic offense, a shaky bullpen, and an ailing Shohei Ohtani slumping in the postseason. Ohtani hit a three-run homer that helped the Dodgers take an early 4-0 lead in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. However, the Milwaukee Brewers staged a comeback, winning 6-4 and completing the four-game sweep. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the team gave it everything it had. The Dodgers struggled with hitting, and Ohtani and Will Smith slumped badly throughout the playoffs.
Monks one year, rugby scrums the next. Wemby will stop at nothing in quest to lead Spurs to a title
Last year, Victor Wembanyama spent part of his offseason in the peaceful company of Chinese monks with hopes of growing both mentally and spiritually. This year, he got roughed up by a rugby team. His rationale seems obvious. Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs got near the top of the NBA mountain last season, then fell in five games to the New York Knicks — wasting big leads in all four of their losses. Wembanyama decided he needed to get tougher, so he enlisted rugby players in the south of France to push, shove and toss him around.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs sues to have evidence in his battery case permanently sealed
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has filed a lawsuit in an attempt to have evidence in his battery case permanently sealed. Jacobs filed the lawsuit against the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department in Brown County Circuit Court. Jacobs pleaded no contest last month to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from a May altercation with his then-girlfriend. The criminal complaint against him noted that a surveillance video from the camera system in their garage corroborated the woman’s statement.
Jodar beats Ruud to make Shanghai Masters history
SHANGHAI (AP) — Rafael Jodar has become the youngest semifinalist in Shanghai Masters history after advancing with victory against Casper Ruud. The 20-year-old Spaniard was a set down and rallied to a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 win. It is the fourth straight match at the ATP Masters 1000 event that Jodar has mounted a comeback from losing the first set. Jodar powered to victory in 2 hours 20 minutes by breaking Ruud’s serve five times in the second and third sets. He will face Daniil Medvedev or Tommy Paul in the semifinals.