Cubs Clinch Playoff Spot Despite Foul Ball Controversy
Chicago beats Pittsburgh 7 6 in 10 innings to clinch a fourth straight postseason berth as Albert Almora Jr delivers the decisive RBI single after a fan reached over the stands to snag a foul ball that Rizzo thought he caught. Starling Marte homered in the ninth to force extras. Brewers also clinched a playoff spot, keeping Chicago within a half game of the NL Central lead.
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Cubs shortstop Addison Russell misses rest of season amid abuse allegations
MLB and the players association extend Addison Russell's administrative leave by four days through Sunday as MLB investigates domestic violence claims from his ex-wife Melisa Reidy. Russell, who denies the allegations, remains on the payroll at his $3.2 million salary.
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West Ottawa edges Rockford in a one point win
West Ottawa senior captain Kacey Westenbroek delivered a comeback 100 backstroke in 1 00.54 to edge Rockford 158 157 at home amid early meet delays. Brandt added two wins and the Panthers used depth to secure the victory and redemption in the rivalry.
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Dux stun first place Byron Center in OK Green volleyball
The Zeeland West Dux upset first place Byron Center 25-17 18-25 25-16 19-25 15-6 to move to 3 2 in the OK Green. Kaylee Bakker led with 11 kills and eight blocks, Janelle Perez added 11 kills, Kara Hecht 10, Megan Bader 41 assists, Kylee Winn 28 digs.
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TV and Radio Schedule Highlights for Sports Fans
NBCSN NASCAR Bank of America Royal 400 qualifying at 2 p.m. on NBCSN. White Sox at Minnesota games at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on WGN. Cubs host Pirates at Chicago and Dodgers at San Francisco regional MLB. Yankees at Boston at 9 p.m. on ESPN NY. NBA preseason Boston versus Charlotte at 7:30 p.m. College football Princeton at Columbia and several regional games at 6 p.m. and 6:40 p.m. on various outlets. Golf Champions Tour first round at 5 p.m. and Ryder Cup Day 2 coverage starts 3 a.m. Saturday on NBC.
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Local high school sports schedule for tonight
Tonight features multiple boys and girls sports across area schools. Matches include Holland at Zeeland East and Holland Christian, Zeeland West at Unity Christian, Wyoming at West Ottawa, Saugatuck at Martin, Fennville at Galesburg Augusta, and West Michigan Aviation at Black River. Other events: Lowell at Hamilton boys tennis, Zeeland at East Grand Rapids invite boys water polo, Hope at Marymount early, GVSU vs Purdue Northwest women soccer, Hope at Millikin volleyball, and Northwood visiting GVSU volleyball.
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Baseball and NFL schedule snapshot across multiple games
A dense list shows scores from Wednesdays and Thursdays including Baltimore 19 Boston 3 and 10-3 in the twin bill, Toronto 3 Houston 1, and Kansas City 6 Cincinnati 1, with Yankees 7 at Tampa Bay 8 and Minnesota 11 Detroit 4. NFL week four schedules run across Sunday and Monday games with key matchups and open slots.
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