'These guys don't worry': Astros even World Series with Atlanta at one game apiece behind four-run rally  —  HOUSTON — The Houston Astros' biggest stars were immersed in an offensive funk.  —  Their young starting pitcher was coming off a brutal performance.

Tua Tagovailoa: 'I don't not feel wanted,' as Dolphins trade rumors continue to circulate  —  MIAMI GARDENS — As the Miami Dolphins remain entrenched in trade rumblings for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, the team's current quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, answered 10 minutes worth …

Chicago Bears QB rewind: The struggles for Justin Fields and the offense were every bit as bad as they looked in the ‘all-encompassing’ Week 7 loss  —  If you win the coin toss and elect to take the ball with a stated desire of getting off to a fast start, then you best start fast.

Braves' tomahawk chop gesture a matter for Atlanta's Native American community, commissioner Rob Manfred says  —  HOUSTON — Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is deferring to the Native American community in and around Atlanta on whether it's appropriate for the Braves to be encouraging …

Tony La Russa, 77, is set to return as Chicago White Sox manager in 2022: 'We're making plans, talking about next year, absolutely'  —  As the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves prepared to play Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday night, Tony La Russa was watching the Chicago Bulls …

Mets turn page after latest whiff on fill baseball president post  —  Four more swings, four more misses for the Mets, whose quest for a president of baseball operations is taking on an Odyssey-like vibe.  —  Brewers general manager Matt Arnold, Dodgers assistant GM Brandon Gomes …

Padres officially name Niebla as pitching coach, have not ruled out Ron Washington as potential manager  —  El Centro resident Ruben Niebla spent two decades developing pitchers with Cleveland organization  —  The Padres did not want to see another team hire Ruben Niebla …

Cleveland Guardians roller derby team sues Cleveland Guardians baseball team to block name change  —  Federal lawsuit alleges former Cleveland Indians ballclub tried to hide name change; offered ‘nominal’ compensation to derby team and lied to patent office.

Atlanta  —  I'll give you another example real quick.  So we're in L.A. for a series near the end of the summer — and my wife has this great stylist there who comes to the house to do hers and the kids' hair.  And since I'm around, the stylist asks if I want to do anything with mine.

San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week: Robert Lucero, San Gabriel  —  Lucero has been named the boys athlete of the week  —  San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week  —  Name: Robert Lucero School: San Gabriel Sport: Football Year: Junior  —  Noteworthy: In San Gabriel's first win …