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(Undated) — Here is the latest sports news: The Fall Classic is here. The Brewers battle the Rays in Game One of the World Series from Milwaukee on Friday. The Philadelphia Eagles will not face any punishment for their handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clots. Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is facing an early end to his season.

>>Brewers, Rays Clash In G1 Of World Series On Friday

(Milwaukee, WI) — The Fall Classic is here. The Brewers battle the Rays in Game One of the World Series from Milwaukee on Friday. The Brew Crew are on the big stage for the first time since 1982 after sweeping the juggernaut Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. Tampa is representing the American League after taking down Cleveland in Six Games. The Rays are in the World Series for the second time in the last six years.

>>NFL Won’t Punish Eagles For Handling Of QB’s Blood Clots

(Philadelphia, PA) — The Philadelphia Eagles will not face any punishment for their handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clots. The Athletic reports the NFL found the team handled the medical issue appropriately. Hurts was allowed to travel to London and play against the Jacksonville Jaguars two weeks ago with a “superficial” clot in his leg. He’s now out for the season after further tests found more clots in his lungs.

>>Commanders Fear Star WR Done For Season

(Ashburn, VA) — Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is facing an early end to his season. The 31-year-old was carted off the field during Monday night’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers with what the team believes is a “significant” knee injury. McLaurin has appeared in five of Washington’s six games this season, making 15 catches for 230 yards and a touchdown.

>>Rams To Sign Replacement Kicker

(Woodland Hills, CA) — The Los Angeles Rams are in the process of finding another new kicker. Head coach Sean McVay says Blake Grupe’s replacement should be on the field for practice today. Grupe suffered a torn ACL in his first game with the Rams when he tried to make a tackle on a kickoff against the Arizona Cardinals. Los Angeles visits the Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday.

>>NBA Opening Night Recap

(Undated) — The NBA started with a bang as the regular season tipped off on Tuesday. The Detroit Pistons began the day by rallying for a 121-113 win over the Boston Celtics in a matinée from the Motor City. The Philadelphia 76ers spoiled the defending champions banner celebration after downing the New York Knicks 106-100 at Madison Square Garden. In a rematch from last year’s Western Conference Finals the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 116-104 victory over the Spurs from San Antonio.

>>WNBA Finals Game Three Preview

(Atlanta, GA) — The WNBA Finals continue on Wednesday. The Dream are hosting the Valkyries for Game Three of the best of seven series from State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The series is currently tied at one game apiece after the Dream bounced back for a victory in Game Two. Angel Reese led the way for Atlanta with a game-high 30 points. Gabby Williams has averaged over 20 points over the last 10 games for Golden State.

>>TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD

MLB Playoffs ——- No Game Scheduled (World Series begins Friday)

NBA ——- Detroit Pistons 121, Boston Celtics 113 Philadelphia 76ers 106, New York Knicks 100 Oklahoma City Thunder 116, San Antonio Spurs 104

NHL ——- San Jose Sharks 4, Montreal Canadiens 3 (F/OT) New Jersey Devils 4, Colorado Avalanche 3 New York Islanders 3, Anaheim Ducks 2 Los Angeles Kings 5, Washington Capitals 2 Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Columbus Blue Jackets 2 St. Louis Blues 2, Winnipeg Jets 1 Dallas Stars 3, Boston Bruins 2 (F/OT) Edmonton Oilers 4, Minnesota Wild 3 (F/OT) Seattle Kraken 4, Detroit Red Wings 3 (F/SO) Carolina Hurricanes 6, Vancouver Canucks 3 Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Vegas Golden Knights 2

>>WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE (All times are Eastern)

MLB Playoffs ——- No Game Scheduled (World Series begins Friday)

NBA ——- 7:00 p.m. – Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic 7:00 p.m. – Milwaukee Bucks at Washington Wizards 7:30 p.m. – Minnesota Timberwolves at Miami Heat 7:30 p.m. – Charlotte Hornets at Brooklyn Nets 7:30 p.m. – Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors 8:00 p.m. – Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies 8:00 p.m. – Indiana Pacers at New Orleans Pelicans 8:30 p.m. – Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets 10:00 p.m. – Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers 10:00 p.m. – Phoenix Suns at Portland Trail Blazers 10:30 p.m. – Sacramento Kings at LA Clippers

NHL ——- 7:30 p.m. – Philadelphia Flyers at Buffalo Sabres 7:30 p.m. – Florida Panthers at Ottawa Senators

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