Dolphins, in a shocker, are starting rookie Skylar Thompson over veteran Teddy Bridgewater  —  Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel says rookie third string quarterback Skylar Thompson will start Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.  (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

NLDS Game 2: Dodgers vs. Padres, starting pitchers, TV info  —  The Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw will take the mound against the Padres' Yu Darvish on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium  —  PADRES AT DODGERS  —  DODGERS LHP CLAYTON KERSHAW (12-3, 2.28 ERA)  —  Vs. Padres: 23-9, 2.03 ERA (45 games, 292 innings, 310 Ks)

How Game 2 starter Nestor Cortes matches up with the Guardians  —  With one win already in the can, the Yankees look to have the upper hand on the Cleveland Guardians again in Thursday's Game 2.  —  It is long past time to retire the cult hero status for Nestor Cortes.

Harris, Curry progressing from injuries: report  —  Nets sharpshooter Joe Harris is reportedly progressing from the foot soreness that has sidelined him for most of the first preseason game.  —  Harris played in the Net's Oct. 3 preseason opener — a 127-108 loss to a shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers team …

Trump worker told FBI about moving Mar-a-Lago boxes on ex-president's orders  —  Key witness and security-camera footage offer evidence of Trump's actions after government subpoena, people familiar say  —  A Trump employee has told federal agents about moving boxes of documents at Mar-a-Lago …

Carlos Correa opting out of Twins deal to become free agent  —  Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa will exercise his opt-out clause and become a free agent, he told El Nuevo Día newspaper Wednesday.  —  Correa, who hit .291 with 22 home runs, 64 RBIs and 70 runs scored in 136 games this season …

Astros starters rock hair extensions for postseason 'dos  —  Astros starters Framber Valdez and Luis Garcia look like naturals on the mound, even in the hairiest of situations.  A lot of work to make it seem that easy — at the ballpark and, as it turns out, at the barber shop.

Chicago Bears' Thursday night game against the Washington Commanders is on Prime Video.  Here's how to watch.  —  The Chicago Bears have a quick turnaround between their Week 5 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday and hosting the Washington Commanders in Week 6.

Next three games could define Jets' season, starting with Packers on Sunday  —  The Jets finally ended their dreadful losing streak against AFC East opponents last Sunday.  —  Now Gang Green will try and put that behind him and navigate a challenging stretch of games.

There's never been a postseason game like Yordan's  —  +91% Win Probability on walk-off is most of any postseason play  —  You don't necessarily need fancy numbers to know that Yordan Alvarez had an incredibly valuable game in Houston's stunning Game 1 win, because it doesn't exactly require …

Edwin Diaz and Brandon Nimmo express desire to return to Mets next season  —  With up to 15 potential free agents this winter, the Mets are going to look drastically different next season.  The changes will mostly affect the pitching staff with the club set to lose four of five starting pitchers …