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Pete Crow-Armstrong received his second career Rawlings Gold Glove Award for his play in center field, while Alex Bregman earned his second at third base. Both players were recognized for their defensive contributions.
The Boston Red Sox have exercised their $8.25 million option for pitcher Garrett Whitlock for the 2027 season. This move prevents the 30-year-old right-hander from becoming a free agent.
Rawlings and Minor League Baseball revealed the nine recipients of the 2026 Minor League Gold Glove Awards on Sunday. The honorees include three Top 100 prospects: shortstop Franklin Arias, first baseman Josiah Hartshorn, and catcher Caden Bodine.
The NBA announced Sunday that Hawks guard Kingston Flemings has been suspended for one game. The suspension follows an intentional elbow to the head of Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens.
The Minnesota Wild secured a 5-1 victory over the Washington Capitals, improving their record to 4-0-1 in their last five games. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt made 26 saves in what he described as a "boring game" that suited the team's strategy.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have declined their option for guard Nikola Topic for the upcoming season. This decision makes Topic a free agent next summer.
Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto have been stripped of their top-10 finishes and points from the Mexico City Grand Prix due to post-race penalties.
Connor McDavid extended his season-opening assist streak to 15 games, an NHL record, and became the fastest player to 30 assists in league history, surpassing Wayne Gretzky. The Edmonton Oilers defeated the New York Rangers 4-1.
Kirk Cousins threw for 247 yards and accounted for four touchdowns, leading the Las Vegas Raiders to a 38-33 victory against the New York Jets. This win marks the Raiders' first since September, breaking a four-game losing streak.
Marco Antonelli commented on his son's World Championship success at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Following another one-score defeat for the New York Jets, Minkah Fitzpatrick reportedly described their pattern of losing games as "Jets being Jets."
The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly directed 'dog-themed' jabs at the Cleveland Browns during NFL Week 8.
Kimi Antonelli described winning the Formula 1 world championship as "a day I will remember forever." He became the youngest world champion in the sport's history.
Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur did not name a starting quarterback for next week after Gardner Minshew replaced Jacoby Brissett in Sunday's game against Dallas, leading the team to an overtime victory.
Juan Carlos Ferrero, former coach of Carlos Alcaraz, is reportedly set to join Ben Shelton's coaching staff for the 2027 season.
Oscar Piastri lost his seventh-place finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix after being assessed a post-race penalty. Stewards determined Piastri was responsible for a collision with Racing Bulls' Arvid Lindblad.
Max Verstappen secured a victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix. He capitalized on an early incident involving Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 in a rain-affected game where quarterback Baker Mayfield attempted three passes but completed none. This marks the second time in the Super Bowl era a team has won without a single completion.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was visibly frustrated earlier in Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans, but he later contributed to the Bengals' 43-36 overtime victory at Paycor Stadium.
Following the Indianapolis Colts' 42-7 defeat against the Jaguars, head coach Shane Steichen indicated he would evaluate all aspects of the team, including the quarterback position.
Nashville SC defeated the New York Red Bulls 3-2, with Sam Surridge scoring a stoppage-time winner. This victory allowed Nashville to tie Miami's single-season points record.
The Steelers secured a victory over the Browns following pre-game comments from Browns defensive end Jared Verse.
Brad Ausmus, former Astros catcher and current Yankees bench coach, reportedly interviewed for the Astros' general manager position last Thursday. Ausmus has previously interviewed for both the Astros' managerial and general manager roles.
The Atlanta Falcons (3-5) were defeated 16-0 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-5). The Buccaneers achieved this win without completing a pass, marking the first time an NFL team has done so since 1974. Falcons quarterback Michael Penix threw four interceptions.
