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Freeman hits 1st walk-off slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees 6-3 in classic opener LOS ANGELES (AP) Freddie Freeman hit the first game-ending grand slam in World Series history with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees in a drama-filled opener.

Hobbled by a badly sprained right ankle, Freeman homered on the first pitch he saw an inside fastball from Nestor Cortes and raised his bat high before beginning his trot as the sellout crowd of 52,394 roared.

In the top of the 10th, Anthony Volpe grounded into a fielders choice to shortstop, scoring Jazz Chisholm Jr.

from third after he stole two bases, to give the Yankees a 3-2 lead.

It was the third straight World Series opener to go extra innings.

Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam sparks a joyous family moment in a difficult year LOS ANGELES (AP) Freddie Freeman persevered through a difficult season to stay in position to make World Series history with his 10th-inning grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Just three months before his historic slam, Freeman and his wife, Chelsea, were at the hospital bedside of their 3-year-old son, Maximus, as he fought for his life after being stricken with Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Max survived and thrived, and now his father has made World Series history even while playing on a badly sprained right ankle.

Will Howard throws for 3 touchdowns, but No.

4 Ohio State is sloppy in 21-17 win over Nebraska COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Will Howard tossed three touchdown passes, but No.

4 Ohio State needed an interception by cornerback Jordan Hancocks with 1:16 left to seal its 21-17 win over Nebraska.

The Buckeyes bounced back from their loss to Oregon two weeks ago but sure didnt look like the well-oiled machine they are supposed to be in grappling with four-touchdown underdog Nebraska.

The Cornhuskers had kept it close all day with three field goals by John Hohl.

Ohio State punted five times, gave up the ball on downs, missed a field goal and survived a Howard interception.

Walker Buehler will start Game 3 of the World Series for the Dodgers at Yankee Stadium LOS ANGELES (AP) Right-hander Walker Buehler will start Game 3 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Manager Dave Roberts says the Dodgers love Buehler's competitiveness in big games, particularly on the road.

The decision also allows Buehler to be available for a potential Game 7.

Buehler has made two postseason starts for the Dodgers this fall, both on the road.

Buehler has been a mainstay of the Dodgers rotation when healthy over the past seven years, but the 30-year-old veteran is still working his way back to full strength after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery late in the 2022 season.

Redick's plan to give Davis an increased role has led to 2-0 start for Lakers LOS ANGELES (AP) When JJ Redick was hired as the Los Angeles Lakers coach, he said one of his early goals was to make Anthony Davis the offensive hub.

Two games into Redicks tenure, things are going according to plan.

With 35 points Friday night in a 123-116 victory over the Phoenix Suns, Davis joined Jerry West and Elgin Baylor as the only Lakers to score at least 35 points in the first two games of a season.

Davis also had eight rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots.

He had 36 points and 16 rebounds in the Lakers 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.

Redick is the Lakers first coach since Phil Jackson in 1999 to win his first two games.

Carlos Sainz Jr.

puts Ferrari on the pole in Mexico City as Perez's miserable season continues MEXICO CITY (AP) Ferraris Carlos Sainz Jr.

won his first pole of the season at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

Sergio Perezs miserable Formula 1 season continued when he failed to advance out of the first round of qualifying at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

He will start 18th.

Three-time reigning champion Max Verstappen had an engine change Saturday and recovered to qualify second for Red Bull.

Verstappen is a five-time winner in Mexico City, including the last three consecutive races.

Lando Norris of McLaren qualified third and was followed by Charles Leclerc of Ferrari.

Frankie Muniz's 1st race since landing full-time NASCAR ride spoiled by truck's mechanical problems HOMESTEAD, Fla.

(AP) Frankie Muniz finished 33rd on Saturday in his first Truck Series race since the Malcolm in the Middle star announced he will become a full-time NASCAR racer next season.

Muniz, who is 38, recently made the jump from part-time racer to a full slate in the No.

33 Ford for Reaume Brothers Racing.

He made two starts for Reaume Brothers this season in the Truck Series.

Muniz has said he is confident his team could be successful in this series, but Saturdays race was marred by mechanical issues for his Toyota.

Las Vegas fires general manager Natalie Williams of two-time WNBA champion Aces HENDERSON, Nev.

(AP) The Las Vegas Aces announced Saturday they will not renew the contract of general manager Natalie Williams.

She was hired in 2022 as part of a new regime that included Becky Hammon as coach.

The Aces won titles in 2022 and 2023 to become the first WNBA team to claim back-to-back championships since the Los Angeles Sparks in 2001-02.

The Aces' championship run ended in a recent semifinals loss to the New York Liberty.

The next general manager will inherit a team with most of its core players intact, includes reigning MVP Aja Wilson.

Williams' tenure wasnt without controversy.

The Aces are being sued by former player Dearica Hamby.

She alleges discrimination and retaliation for becoming pregnant, which resulted in a trade to the Sparks.

Haaland sends Man City to the top of the Premier League MANCHESTER, England (AP) Erling Haaland has fired Manchester City to the top of the English Premier League after beating Southampton 1-0.

Haalands scored in the fifth minute at Etihad Stadium to send City two points clear of Liverpool on Saturday.

Aston Villa is third but dropped points after Evanilson scored in the sixth minute of added time to earn Bournemouth a 1-1 draw.

Bryan Mbeumo also scored in the sixth minute of added time to seal a 4-3 win for Brentford against Ipswich.

Towns, Brunson help Knicks roll to a 123-98 victory over the Pacers in their home opener NEW YORK (AP) Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 15 rebounds in his Knicks home debut, Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and New York routed the Indiana Pacers 123-98 on Friday night.

Mikal Bridges also scored 21 points and Josh Hart had 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Knicks, who bounced back powerfully after they were blown out 132-109 in Boston on Tuesday in the NBA season opener.

Indiana All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton was scoreless and went 0 for 7 behind the 3-point line, falling to 1 for 16 for the season.

Reserve Bennedict Mathurin scored 20 points..

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