Chicago Cubs hire Craig Counsell to replace manager David Ross, who is out after 4 seasons on the job  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — In a shocking twist, the Chicago Cubs are hiring Craig Counsell as their manager.  —  The Cubs announced Monday they are bringing in the former Milwaukee Brewers manager …

JuJu Watkins scores 32 in debut to lead No. 21 USC women past No. 7 Ohio State  —  LAS VEGAS — The JuJu Watkins Era got off to a roaring start.  —  The former Sierra Canyon High star scored 32 points in her college debut, lifting the No. 21 USC women's basketball team to an 83-74 victory …

Shohei Ohtani's free agency takes center stage at MLB's GM meetings  —  PHOENIX − The confetti shot into the air at Chase Field has been swept up.  The hundreds of champagne bottles sprayed throughout the visiting clubhouse has finally dried.  The powerful cigar aroma has cleared the air.

Earl of Sandwich moving again to make room for Porto's Bakery at Downtown Disney  —  Earl of Sandwich will open a temporary pop-up shop this winter in Downtown Disney's west end near the Star Wars Trading Post.  —  Earl of Sandwich will soon be moving again to another new temporary location …

Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto headed to MLB as transfer OK'd  —  TOKYO — Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be allowed to move to a Major League Baseball team under the player posting system, the Orix Buffaloes said Sunday after the team lost Game 7 of the Japan Series to the Hanshin Tigers.

Javier Báez declines to exercise opt-out clause with four years, $98 million on contract  —  Javier Báez will return to the Detroit Tigers in 2024 after he did not exercise the opt-out clause in his contract.  —  Báez, who turns 31 in early December …

Among Registered Voters, Trump Tops Biden in Nevada by 11 Points; Georgia by 7; Arizona by 5; Pennsylvania by 4; Michigan by 3; Biden Up in Wisconsin by 3 Points  — If Democrat Other than Biden Runs Against Trump, the Dem Leads in All 6 States: WI by 12 Points; PA by 10; AZ by 8; GA & MI by 7; NV by 3

Guardians name ex-All-Star catcher Stephen Vogt new manager  —  The Cleveland Guardians hired Stephen Vogt as their new manager Monday, tabbing the former All-Star catcher with no managerial experience but who has widespread respect through the game for his knowledge and leadership skills.

Rams hopeful QB Matthew Stafford returns for first game after bye week  —  The sprained UCL in his right thumb isn't an injury that Stafford can play with through sheer toughness  —  GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Rams wanted to give quarterback Matthew Stafford enough time for the sprained UCL …

No. 19 UCLA football falls to Noah Fifita, Arizona  —  TUCSON, Ariz. — No. 19 UCLA left Tucson battered and bruised with a 27-10 loss Saturday night to upstart Arizona.  —  UCLA (6-3 overall, 3-3 Pac-12) lost safety Kamari Ramsey, quarterbacks Ethan Garbers and Dante Moore …

'There's an end to every story': Joey Votto reflects on his Reds career at end of an era  —  In 2012, Joey Votto was sitting in front of Cincinnati Reds owner Bob Castellini, and they were talking about potential opt-outs in the eventual long-term contract extension he signed.