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Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez celebrates a double play to end the top of the sixth inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J.

Astros burst ahead, beat Phillies 5-2 in Game 2 of World Series

October 29, 2022, 9:25pm National Sports

Framber Valdez made a five-run lead stand up after Houston’s lightning first-inning burst, Alex Bregman homered and the Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 Saturday night to tie the World Series at one game apiece. Read story

Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto, right, celebrates his solo homer with Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper during the 10th inning in Game 1 the World Series on Friday.

Game 1 of World Series goes to Phillies thanks to 10th inning homer

October 28, 2022, 10:31pm National Sports

J.T. Realmuto homered in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies, saved by right fielder Nick Castellanos’ sliding catch, rallied past the Houston Astros 6-5 Friday night in the World Series opener. Read story

Vancouver Canucks left wing Nils Hoglander (21) collides with Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (29) as they battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Seattle.

Canucks end season-opening skid at 7, beating Kraken 5-4

October 27, 2022, 10:15pm National Sports

Ilya Mikheyev scored his first two goals of the season and the Vancouver Canucks ended their season-opening losing streak at a franchise-record seven games, beating the Seattle Kraken 5-4 on Thursday night. Read story

Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie, center, celebrates with teammates Vince Dunn (29) and Adam Larsson (6) after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, in Seattle.

Kraken start fast in 5-1 win against Sabres

October 25, 2022, 10:16pm National Sports

Daniel Sprong had a goal and two assists as the Seattle Kraken beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 on Tuesday night. Read story

Seattle Kraken center Karson Kuhlman, center, is congratulated, after scoring the go-ahead goal against the Colorado Avalanche, by defensemen Jamie Oleksiak, left, and Adam Larsson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Denver.

Kuhlman scores tiebreaking goal, Kraken beat Avalanche 3-2

October 21, 2022, 9:50pm National Sports

Karson Kuhlman scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Seattle Kraken beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Friday night. Read story

Seattle Kraken center Ryan Donato (9) shoots against St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Seattle. Binnington stopped Donato's first attempt, but Donato then scored.

Faulk scores 2nd goal in OT to lift Blues over Kraken, 4-3

October 19, 2022, 10:25pm National Sports

Justin Faulk scored his second goal of the game at 2:50 of overtime and the St. Louis Blues beat the Seattle Kraken 4-3 on Wednesday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez (44) slides safely into second base for a double under Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve during the eighth inning in Game 3 of an American League Division Series baseball game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Rodríguez among Mariners players facing injury recovery

October 19, 2022, 7:20pm National Sports

The Seattle Mariners will head into the offseason with four key players needing downtime or surgery to heal injuries, including AL Rookie of the Year favorite Julio Rodríguez. Read story

FILE - Former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula walks along the sidelines prior to a football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, in Miami. Dick LeBeau has seen plenty in his football life. He spent six decades in the NFL as a player and coach. Made the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Helped the Pittsburgh Steelers win two Super Bowls as a defensive coordinator.

The perfect, unbeaten ‘72 Dolphins knew how losses felt

October 19, 2022, 12:15pm National Sports

Dick LeBeau has seen plenty in his football life. He spent six decades in the NFL as a player and coach. Made the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Helped the Pittsburgh Steelers win two Super Bowls as a defensive coordinator. Read story

FILE - Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula, center, is carried off the field after his team won the NFL football Super Bowl game over the Washington Redskins in Los Angeles, Jan. 14, 1973. It's quite likely no other Miami team will ever live up to that perfect '72 Dolphins team. That team has almost taken a larger-than-life meaning in the hearts and minds of sports fans. What that team did 50 years ago was difficult enough, but in today's NFL it's a nearly unattainable feat.

50 years later, ‘72 Dolphins remain unmatched in perfection

October 18, 2022, 4:30pm National Sports

Fifty years ago, members of the 1972 Dolphins team lifted fiery coach Don Shula onto their shoulders for a victory lap out of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, celebrating not just a Super Bowl victory over Washington, but an emphatic exclamation point on the NFL’s only perfect season. Read story

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Keegan Kolesar (55) carries the puck as Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Seattle.

Golden Knights beat Kraken in Seattle’s home opener

October 15, 2022, 10:53pm National Sports

Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 Saturday night. Read story