The Rays defeated the Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the ALCS and will face the Brewers in a World Series between franchises seeking their first title.
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Tech Sgt Ian Patterson died after falling during a pregame rappelling demonstration at San Antonio’s Alamodome. The Air Force is investigating; the UTSA-Navy game proceeded after a brief delay.
Milwaukee rallied from four runs down to beat the Dodgers 6-4, complete an NLCS sweep and reach its first World Series since 1982. The Brewers will host the opener on Oct. 23.
The University of Maryland suspended its club tennis team after a tournament document sent to other schools included Ku Klux Klan imagery. The team apologized and forfeited its matches as university investigations began.
Mike Ditka, who won NFL titles as a player, assistant coach and head coach, has died at 86. He led the Chicago Bears to their only Super Bowl victory.
The NFL suspended 49ers owner Jed York for six games and fined him $500,000 after his arrest in an Ohio prostitution sting. Three games he has already missed count toward the suspension.
Phil Mickelson’s representatives say the golfer sought treatment earlier this year for family trauma and addiction and has since returned home. He has been away from competition since announcing an extended break in April.
Arizona State has placed hockey coach Greg Powers on leave after Matthew Mayich suffered severe heatstroke during a team workout. His family and seven teammates are seeking an independent investigation.