Page 766 — Sports Al Dente

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL)

Justin Jefferson welcomes the global attention as the Minnesota Vikings head back to London

He played soccer with Vinícius Júnior in Brazil and walked the runway with his friend Joe Burrow in Paris. Now, he’s bringing…

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Oct 5, 2024 4 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

Minnesota Twins senior vice president and general manager Thad Levine departs from the team after eight years

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Oct 5, 2024 1 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Bellino, Carlson, Hoye, and Tichenor have been appointed as the crew chiefs for the Division Series umpires

By BRIAN ANDERSON Oct 5, 2024 1 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

The New York Mets have announced that Kodai Senga will be their starting pitcher for Game 1 against the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS

By MICHAEL SMITH Oct 5, 2024 1 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

The New York Mets’ win against the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Wild Card Series finale became ESPN’s highest-rated game in three years

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Oct 5, 2024 1 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

“Heartbroken” Joe Musgrove requires Tommy John surgery and will not be able to pitch for the San Diego Padres in the NLDS

By JAMES BROWN Oct 5, 2024 3 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Oakland Athletics hitter Brent Rooker has had surgery on his right forearm to address an elbow problem

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Oct 5, 2024 2 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians, rivals from the AL Central, are facing off in the postseason this October for the first time

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Oct 5, 2024 3 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Witt gets ready for the Kansas City Royals’ game against New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium

By JAMES BROWN Oct 5, 2024 2 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are ready to meet for their 1,082nd matchup, marking their first-ever playoff series

By JAMES BROWN Oct 5, 2024 1 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Shohei Ohtani is filled with excitement, rather than nerves, as he prepares for his first postseason game with the Los Angeles Dodgers

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Oct 5, 2024 2 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, are aiming to bring a World Series title to Los Angeles Dodgers

By JAMES BROWN Oct 5, 2024 2 min read