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The 22-year-old Yesavage was nothing short of sensational, setting a new World Series rookie record with 12 strikeouts, breaking a mark that had stood since 1949. Report: Skattebo sustained multiple leg injuries vs.

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Dodgers change batting order for Game 5 of World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers rejigged their lineup for Game 5 of the World Series to move catcher Will Smith to second in the batting order. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts dropped the slumping Mookie Betts to third in the order for Wednesday's pivotal home matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays. Betts, who is batting .158 in the series, will hit between Smith and new cleanup hitter Freddie Freeman.

Mavericks F Anthony Davis exits vs. Pacers with lower leg injury

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis exited Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter with a lower leg injury. Davis scored a basket but came up hobbled on the play. He left the floor and went to the locker room.

NBA roundup: Austin Reaves, Lakers sink Wolves at buzzer

Austin Reaves made a driving jump shot at the buzzer to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night in Minneapolis. Reaves finished with 28 points and 16 assists to lead Los Angeles, which won despite playing without injured stars LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Jake LaRavia finished with 27 points on 10-for-11 shooting, including 5-for-6 success from beyond the 3-point arc.

Mayweather-Pacquiao potential rematch could nix Mayweather-Tyson bout

A prospective exhibition match between boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be impacted by another potential mega-payday -- a rematch between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. The long-anticipated rematch from their May 2015 "fight of the century," which Mayweather won after 12 rounds by unanimous decision, is in the talking stage, Pacquaio said.

Marco Andretti retires from racing, ends run at Indy 500

Marco Andretti announced Wednesday that he has decided to end his career as a race car driver. The 38-year-old grandson of racing legend Mario Andretti has competed in 20 Indianapolis 500s. He nearly won during his rookie year in 2006 before Sam Hornish Jr. slipped past him in a photo finish. Marco Andretti also has three third-place finishes in the iconic race.

Reports: Twins to hire ex-Pirates manager Derek Shelton

The Minnesota Twins are turning to Derek Shelton to be their next manager, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday. Shelton was the Twins' bench coach in 2018 and 2019 before being hired to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Baseball-Yesavage dominates Dodgers, puts Blue Jays on brink of title

The Toronto Blue Jays moved within one win of their first World Series title in over three decades on Wednesday, riding a dazzling performance from rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage and an explosive start at the plate to a 6–1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 22-year-old Yesavage was nothing short of sensational, setting a new World Series rookie record with 12 strikeouts, breaking a mark that had stood since 1949.

Report: Skattebo sustained multiple leg injuries vs. Eagles

New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo's season-ending injuries included not only a dislocated ankle but also a fibula fracture and deltoid ligament rupture, NFL Network reported Wednesday. Skattebo sustained the injuries to his lower right leg midway through the second quarter in Sunday's 28-20 road loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Golf-Woods will not play in his Hero World Challenge event

Tournament host Tiger Woods will not compete in the December 4-7 Hero World Challenge in Albany, Bahamas, according to the final player field released on Wednesday. When the initial field was announced three weeks ago, there was hope Woods would be added later as one of three exemption spots but he has since undergone lumbar disc replacement surgery and his return date is unknown.

Report: No paychecks for Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier won't receive paychecks while on leave due to federal gambling-related charges, ESPN reported Wednesday. While on leave of absence, salaries for Billups and Rozer are held and placed in escrow pending the outcome of their criminal cases, per the report.

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