Detroit Tigers sweep Houston Astros in Wild Card Series to advance to ALDS

The Detroit Tigers swept the Houston Astros with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park. Andy Ibáñez hit a tiebreaking three-run double in Detroit’s four-run eighth
Iran launches major missile attack on Israel

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles toward Israel on Tuesday, in what it said was a response to Israel’s launching widespread attacks in Lebanon, including the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan
Dockworkers strike at East and Gulf Coast cargo facilities for better wages, other protections

Tens of thousands of U.S. dockworkers spanning from Maine to Texas walked off the job and went on strike early Tuesday, regarding issues including higher pay and more job security. The strike affects some 24,000 workers and
NY Mets defeat Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 in Game 1 of NL Wild Card Series

The New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 in their NL Wild Card Series opening game on Tuesday at American Family Field in Milwaukee. The Mets overcame a 2-0 deficit in the first inning, with Jesse
Detroit Tigers beat Houston Astros 3-1 in Game 1 of Wild Card series

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Houston Astros 3-1 in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card series. The Tigers are in the MLB playoffs for the first time in ten years, after clinching the 6th seed in
Attorneys for NYC Mayor Eric Adams request dismissal of bribery charges

Attorneys for New York Mayor Eric Adams on Monday requested that a federal judge dismiss the bribery charge included in the federal indictment against him. Adams was charged last week with five criminal counts, including bribery, conspiracy
Carolina Panthers LB Shaq Thompson to miss remainder of season with torn Achilles

The Carolina Panthers confirmed that linebacker Shaq Thompson will miss the remainder of the season after an MRI on Monday revealed that he suffered a torn Achilles. Per ESPN’s Ian Rapoport:“#Panthers standout LB Shaq Thompson, who was
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer at age 58

The NBA shared in a statement on Monday that NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died from brain cancer at the age of 58. Mutombo, renowned for his defensive dominance and finger-wagging celebration, was diagnosed with
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer at age 58

The NBA shared in a statement on Monday that NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died from brain cancer at the age of 58. Mutombo, renowned for his defensive dominance and finger-wagging celebration, was diagnosed with
Death toll climbs to over 80 in Southeast after destruction from Helene

CBS News has confirmed that at over 80 people are dead in five states after storm Helene made landfall Thursday night in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane with wind of 140mph, causing devastation