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1. ALCS takeaways: Best moments, Game 3 hero from Blue Jays' dominant win

   Toronto notched a much-needed victory in Seattle on Wednesday night. Here's how they did it.

2. Vlad Jr., Springer jolt Jays offense in Game 3 rout

   The Blue Jays, after losing the first two games of the ALCS at home, tattooed baseballs all over T-Mobile Park on Wednesday, smashing five home runs and four doubles in a 13-4 rout of the Mariners to avoid facing an elimination game Thursday.

3. Kidd noncommittal about keeping Flagg at PG

   Coach Jason Kidd praised Cooper Flagg's performance as the starting point guard in the Mavs' final two preseason games but stopped short of committing to opening the season with the 18-year-old rookie in that role.

4. Kings' Murray secures 5-year, $140M extension

   Kings forward Keegan Murray has agreed to a five-year, $140 million rookie contract extension with the franchise, his representatives told ESPN.

5. Tua apologizes for comments: 'Made a mistake'

   Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa apologized Wednesday for criticizing teammates for being late to players-only meetings.

6. Ohtani: Two-way role not cause of hitting slump

   Shohei Ohtani, who is just 2-for-25 with 12 strikeouts since the wild-card round, said Wednesday that he doesn't think pitching has affected his performance at the plate.

7. Source: 'Outrage' over surface at Steelers field

   Players from the Steelers and Browns expressed "outrage" and concerns to the NFLPA about the "embarrassing" playing surface last weekend at Acrisure Stadium, a union source told ESPN.

8. Knicks' Brogdon retiring after nine NBA seasons

   Knicks guard Malcolm Brogdon, a former NBA Rookie of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year, has decided to retire after nine NBA seasons, he told ESPN.

9. Spirit star Rodman exits in tears, set for scans

   An emotional Trinity Rodman had to be helped off the field because of an injury in the first half of the Washington Spirit's game with Monterrey on Wednesday.

10. 📉 Bottom 10: Franklin's last act at Penn State

    After a stunning free fall, Penn State's coach is out of a job but still has a spot on our list of outcasts.