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Former Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills in 2014. Wills, who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win three World Series titles with his base-stealing prowess, has died. The team says Wills died Monday night, Sept. 19, 2022, in Sedona, Ariz. He was 89. (AP Photo/Jae C.

Maury Wills, base-stealing shortstop for Dodgers, dies at 89

Former Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills in 2014. Wills, who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win three World Series titles with his base-stealing prowess, has died. The team says Wills died Monday night, Sept. 19, 2022, in Sedona, Ariz. He was 89. (AP Photo/Jae C.

September 20, 2022, 3:50pm National Sports

Maury Wills, who intimidated pitchers with his base-stealing prowess as a shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers on three World Series championship teams, has died. He was 89. Read story

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to a Seattle Mariners batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

Mariners drop in wild-card standings with loss to Angels

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to a Seattle Mariners batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

September 17, 2022, 10:51pm National Sports

Shohei Ohtani pitched seven scoreless innings, drove in one run and scored another as the Los Angeles Angels beat Seattle 2-1 Saturday night, dropping the Mariners in the wild-card standings. Read story

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout gestures as he rounds first after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J.

Trout homers for 8th time in 10 games as Angels hold off Mariners 8-7

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout gestures as he rounds first after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J.

September 16, 2022, 11:06pm National Sports

Mike Trout homered for the eighth time in 10 games, and the Los Angeles Angels tripped up the Seattle Mariners’ AL wild-card run with an 8-7 victory on Friday night that ended a four-game losing streak. Read story

Members of the Pittsburgh Pirates, wearing No. 21 for Roberto Clemente, stand for the national anthem before a baseball game against the New York Mets on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in New York.

MLB celebrates Roberto Clemente Day, ceremony at Citi Field

Members of the Pittsburgh Pirates, wearing No. 21 for Roberto Clemente, stand for the national anthem before a baseball game against the New York Mets on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in New York.

September 15, 2022, 7:18pm National Sports

Major League Baseball celebrated its 21st annual Roberto Clemente Day on Thursday, with festivities centered in New York, where the Mets hosted the Hall of Fame outfielder’s former team, the Pittsburgh Pirates. Read story

Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer announced Thursday, Sept.15, 2022 he is retiring from tennis.

Federer says he is retiring from pro tennis at age 41

Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer announced Thursday, Sept.15, 2022 he is retiring from tennis.

September 15, 2022, 12:54pm National Sports

Roger Federer is retiring from professional tennis at age 41 after a series of knee operations, closing a career in which he won 20 Grand Slam titles. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez hits a single off San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, in Seattle.

Rodríguez makes more history as Mariners top Padres

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez hits a single off San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, in Seattle.

September 14, 2022, 4:36pm National Sports

Julio Rodríguez continued to strengthen his rookie of the year campaign with his fourth leadoff home run of the season, Eugenio Suárez and Carlos Santana both added homers, and the Seattle Mariners beat the San Diego Padres 6-1 on Wednesday. Read story

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish throws to a Seattle Mariners batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Seattle.

Yu Darvish dominates Mariners for 8 innings as Padres win 2-0

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish throws to a Seattle Mariners batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Seattle.

September 13, 2022, 10:19pm National Sports

Yu Darvish limited Seattle to two hits over eight innings, Wil Myers provided the primary offensive highlight with an RBI double and the San Diego Padres beat the Mariners 2-0 on Tuesday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby works against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Seattle.

Mariners use 2 homers, Kirby’s pitching to stop Braves 3-1

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby works against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Seattle.

September 10, 2022, 10:26pm National Sports

Sam Haggerty and Eugenio Suárez each hit a solo homer, George Kirby pitched into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners beat Atlanta 3-1 on Saturday night to snap the Braves’ eight-game winning streak. Read story

Iga Swiatek, of Poland, holds up the championship trophy after defeating Ons Jabeur, of Tunisia, to win the women's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in New York.

Iga Swiatek wins her 1st U.S. Open title, 3rd Slam

Iga Swiatek, of Poland, holds up the championship trophy after defeating Ons Jabeur, of Tunisia, to win the women's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in New York.

September 10, 2022, 4:03pm National Sports

Iga Swiatek beat Ons Jabeur 6-2, 7-6 (5) in the U.S. Open final on Saturday to claim her first championship at Flushing Meadows and third Grand Slam title overall. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh returns to the dugout after striking out against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, in Seattle.

Braves beat Mariners, alone in 1st for first time all year

Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh returns to the dugout after striking out against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, in Seattle.

September 9, 2022, 11:01pm National Sports

Dansby Swanson hit one of Atlanta’s four home runs and the World Series champion Braves grabbed sole possession of first place for the first time all season with a 6-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. Read story