Yankees slugger Aaron Judge mashes 62nd homer to break AL single-season record  —  ARLINGTON — Just three pitches in, after six days and five games, Aaron Judge stood alone in American League history Tuesday night.  —  The Yankees slugger mashed the third pitch of the second game …

Mets look to turn page against Nationals after disastrous sweep by Braves  —  ATLANTA — The Mets seem to be searching for answers after getting swept by the Atlanta Braves over the weekend.  —  The defending World Series champs now control the NL East after a dismal showing by the Mets at Truist Park.

Five things we learned from the Ravens' 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills  —  Ravens' John Harbaugh talks about his decision to try an score a touchdown and not kick the field goal in the fourth quarter.  (Baltimore Sun)  —  The Ravens went up 20-3 with 3:39 to go in the first half against the Buffalo Bills.

Search begins for a new Chicago White Sox manager as Tony La Russa steps down after health issues make it ‘impossible’ to continue  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 25  —  Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa arrives at a press conference before announcing he won't return for the 2023 season at Guaranteed Rate Field on Oct. 3, 2022.

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa out for at least Jets game while in concussion protocol, but coach says MRI was clean  —  Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel updates quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's status while in concussion protocol, ruled out for Sunday's Jets game, says MRI is clean (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

'We're not done': Confident Philadelphia Phillies win, secure first postseason berth in 11 years  —  HOUSTON — When the Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Joe Girardi after a 22-29 start to the season, it was hard to imagine that Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and interim manager Rob Thomson …

Ben Simmons leads new-look Nets offense in preseason loss to 76ers  —  As expected, it wasn't pretty.  —  Ben Simmons played his first game in 470 days and he played it alongside new teammates in a fresh offense the Nets' coaching staff recently installed.

Gas prices hit record high in Riverside County for 2nd day in a row  —  RIVERSIDE — The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose Tuesday to a record for the second consecutive day, increasing 2.7 cents to $6.359.  —  The average price …

The Chicago Bears' last-ranked run defense is on a historically bad pace.  Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the Week 4 loss to the New York Giants.  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 36  —  Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) greets fans as he leaves the field after the Chicago Bears 20-12 loss to the New York Giants.

Magic's Paolo Banchero scores 8 in preseason debut; Franz Wagner sits in loss to Grizzlies  —  Paolo Banchero has experienced many firsts since the Orlando Magic selected him with the No. 1 pick in June's NBA draft.  —  His first summer-league game, media day and practice during training camp have been notable moments.

After months of pursuit, Cardinals reliever Giovanny Gallegos finalizes extension  —  PITTSBURGH — A deal Giovanny Gallegos has sought for at least year and almost came to fruition in spring, found new footing and completion by fall.  —  The Cardinals and their versatile …

Catcher Adley Rutschman named Most Valuable Oriole in standout rookie season: 'He's a different breed'  —  In Adley Rutschman's first moments as a major leaguer, he stood behind home plate at Camden Yards and rotated, a quick visual lap to soak in the moment at the advice of other catchers in the Orioles' system.

Gators rout Eastern Washington behind Richardson-led offensive assault  —  GAINESVILLE — Watching from the sideline awaiting his first career start, Florida defensive end Justus Boone didn't have to wait long to know it was going to be a good day.  —  Anthony Richardson's 75-yard touchdown pass …