MLB – Major League Baseball – Divisional Series (best of five)
Last Night
Chicago Cubs 6, Milwaukee Brewers 0 (Series tied 2-2)
Los Angeles Dodgers 2, Philadelphia Phillies 1 (LAD wins 3-1)
Cubs 6, Brewers 0 – Ian Happ’s homer sets the tone for the Cubs in a playoff victory against the Brewers
With one big swing, Ian Happ sent a charge through an electric crowd of 41,770 at Wrigley Field. After a rough start to the playoffs, it was a pretty sweet moment for the longest-tenured player with the Chicago Cubs. Happ connected for a three-run homer in the first inning, sending Chicago to a 6-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers that pushed their NL Division Series to a decisive Game 5. Nico Hoerner singled and Kyle Tucker walked ahead of Happ’s two-out drive to right on a 1-1 fastball from Freddy Peralta. Chicago became the first team in major league history with a first-inning homer in four straight games during one postseason.
Dodgers 2, Phillies 1 – Dodgers advance to NLCS, beat Phillies 2-1 on Kerkering’s 11th-inning error
Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home instead of tossing to first after mishandling Andy Pages’ bases-loaded comebacker with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 to win their NL Division Series 3-1. Kerkering hung his head and put hands on knees after his throw sailed past catcher J.T. Realmuto as pinch-runner Hyeseong Kim crossed the plate, advancing the Dodgers to the NL Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs or Milwaukee. Realmuto had pointed to first when the two-hopper hit off Kerkering’s glove and rolled just in front of the mound.
Tonight
Detroit (Skubal 13-6) at Seattle (Kirby 10-8), 8:08 p.m. (Series tied 2-2)
Cosy Classic Hits 103.7 7:45, News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM will join after SJFB
Saturday
Chicago (TBA) at Milwaukee (TBA), 8:08 p.m. (Series tied 2-2)
NHL – National Hockey League – Season Opener
Last Night
Montreal Canadiens 5, Detroit Red Wings 1
Boston Bruins 4, Chicago Blackhawks 3 – OT
Canadiens 5, Red Wings 1 – Canadiens score three first-period goals to spoil Red Wings’ season opener, 5-1
Mike Matheson had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens spoiled Detroit’s season opener with a 5-1 victory over the Red Wings. Zachary Bolduc, Oliver Kapanen, Alexandre Carrier and Juraj Slafkovsky also scored for the Canadiens, who bounced back from a 5-2, season-opening loss at Toronto. Patrick Gallagher and Nick Suzuki had two assists apiece, while Jakub Dobes made 30 saves. Dylan Larkin scored on a first-period power play for the Red Wings for an early 1-0 lead. Matheson scored with 6.7 seconds left in the first period to give the Canadiens a 3-1 lead.
Bruins 4, Blackhawks 3 – OT – Fraser Minten scores in overtime to lift the Bruins past the Blackhawks, 4-3
Fraser Minten scored at 2:12 of overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night in their home opener. Minten converted on a 2-on-1 break for his first career overtime goal, giving the Bruins their second straight victory under new head coach Marco Sturm. Casey Mittelstadt, Tanner Jeannot and Elias Lindholm scored in regulation for Boston, Backup goalie Joonas Korpisalo stopped 21. Connor Bedard, Louis Crevier and Andre Burakovsky scored for Chicago, coming off an opening loss at Florida. Arvid Soderblom made 29 saves.
Saturday
Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m.
Montreal Canadiens at Chicago Blackhawks, 7:00 p.m.
WNBA – WNBA Finals (Best of seven)
Tonight
Las Vegas Aces at Phoenix Mercury, 8:00 p.m. (LVA leads 3-0)
NFL – National Football League – Week 6
Last Night
New York Giants 34, Philadelphia Eagles 17
Giants 34, Eagles 17 – Cam Skattebo runs for 3 TDs and Jaxson Dart shines as the Giants beat the Eagles 34-17
Cam Skattebo ran for three touchdowns as he and fellow rookie Jaxson Dart led the New York Giants to a 34-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Dart had a 20-yard touchdown run and a 35-yard passing TD to Wan’Dale Robinson. The Giants, now 2-4, also sacked Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts three times. Hurts threw his first interception of the season, contributing to the Eagles’ second consecutive loss.
Sunday
Arizona Cardinals at Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. Sports Radio WSBT 12:00p
Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs, 8:20 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:15p
Monday
Chicago Bears at Washington Commanders, 8:15 p.m.
NCAAFB – College Football – Week 7
Saturday
UCLA at Michigan State, 12:00 p.m.
Northern Illinois at Eastern Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
NC State at (16) Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m. Sports Radio WSBT/Sunny 101.5 11:00a
Ball State at Western Michigan, 3:30 p.m.
(15) Michigan at USC, 7:30 p.m.
NBA – NBA Preseason
Last Night
Chicago Bulls 119, Cleveland Cavaliers 112
Milwaukee Bucks 117, Detroit Pistons 111
NBA – LeBron James will miss opening night of his record 23rd NBA season due to sciatica
LeBron James will miss opening night of his record 23rd NBA season due to sciatica that will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks. The Los Angeles Lakers announced James’ condition on Thursday. The 40-year-old superstar will be sidelined at least until the end of October. Sciatica is pain originating in the nerves running from the buttocks and down the legs. James has the issue on his right side. James has yet to participate in a full practice since the Lakers opened training camp. An hour later, the Lakers announced James is likely to miss at least their first five or six games, and possibly several more
NCAAMBB – Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain, dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain for Loyola Chicago’s men’s basketball team, has died at 106. The university announced her death on Thursday night. She became an international celebrity during the team’s 2018 Final Four run and there was even a bobblehead of her likeness. Health issues led her to step down in August, but she remained an adviser. Loyola President Mark C. Reed praised her as a source of wisdom and grace for over 60 years. Sister Jean published a memoir in 2023 sharing life lessons.
MCCAA – Michigan Community College Athletic Association
Yesterday
Women’s Volleyball
Kellogg Community College 3, Lake Michigan College 0
Southwestern Michigan College 3, Marian University Ancilla 0
MHSAA – Michigan High School Athletic Association
Last Night
Boys Soccer (Districts)
Division 2 at Vicksburg (1st round at local sites)
St. Joseph 5, Vicksburg 1
Lakeshore 5, Sturgis 0
Coldwater 8, Niles 0
Division 2 at Plainwell (1st round at local sites)
Wayland 2, Gull Lake 0
Marshall 2, Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg 1
Division 3 at Fennville (1st round at local sites)
Allegan 9, Parchment 1
Division 4 at Lawton (1st round at local sites)
Lawton 8, Constantine 1
Girls Volleyball
Covert 3, Benton Harbor 0
South Haven 3, Berrien Springs 2
Edwardsburg 3, Three Rivers 0
Vicksburg 3, Niles 0
Otsego 3, Paw Paw 0
Plainwell 3, Sturgis 0
Constantine 3, Gobles 0
Martin 3, Schoolcraft 1
Decatur 3, Burr Oak 1
8-Man Football
Eau Claire 50 (4-3), Wyoming Tri-Unity 8 (0-3)
Martin 48 (7-0), Grand Rapids Sacred Heart 26 (6-1)
Tonight
Football (all games start at 7:00 p.m.)
SMAC
Mattawan (2-4) at St. Joseph (3-3) News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:30p
Battle Creek Lakeview (0-6) at Lakeshore (1-5) Quality Rock 97.5 The Lake WRRA 6:45p
Portage Northern (5-1) at Portage Central (6-0)
Gull Lake (0-6) at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix (2-4)
Kalamazoo Central (3-3) at Battle Creek Central (4-2)
Wolverine
Niles (6-0) at Vicksburg (4-2)
Three Rivers (4-2) at Edwardsburg (5-1)
Otsego (2-4) at Paw Paw (3-3)
Plainwell (2-4) at Sturgis (0-6)
Lakeland
Dowagiac (4-2) at Buchanan (4-2)
Non-Conference/Independent
Benton Harbor (0-6) at Berrien Springs (4-1)
Brandywine (1-5) at Manchester (3-3)
Cassopolis 1 (2-5), Sand Creek 0 (0-7) – Forfeit
SAC
Watervliet (2-4) at Allegan (1-5)
Coloma (3-3) at Lawton (4-2)
Schoolcraft (5-1) at Saugatuck (2-4)
South Haven (3-3) at Kalamazoo United (4-2)
Constantine (4-2) at Parchment (2-4)
Galesburg-Augusta (3-3) at Delton-Kellogg (1-5)
Southwest 10
Hartford (2-4) at Centreville (2-4)
Decatur (4-2) at Comstock (0-6)
Bronson (5-1) at White Pigeon (6-0)
SW Michigan 8-Man League
Twin City (2-4) at Bangor (2-4)
Grand Rapids Northpointe Christian (3-3) at Bridgman (5-1)
Grandville Calvin Christian (3-3) at Fennville (2-4)
Lawrence (0-6) at Marcellus (3-3)
Gobles (4-2) at Muskegon Heights (2-4)
Red Arrow 1 (7-0), Bloomingdale 0 (0-5) – Forfeit