Jhoan Durán made a remarkable impact in his second game for the Philadelphia Phillies, recording his second save and setting a park record with a 103.3 mph fastball, followed by a 102.5 mph game-ending strikeout, marking the fastest by a Phillies pitcher since 2008. His dominant performance helped the Phillies secure a 2-0 shutout against the Detroit Tigers, maintaining their half-game lead in the NL East.
Yahoo Sports AM is a daily newsletter covering sports news. Key headlines include Luka Dončić's $165M extension with the Lakers, David White's election as NFLPA interim director, and a historic $325M sale of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun. The MLB playoff race is highly competitive, with tight standings in both leagues, while Cooper Lutkenhaus and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot made headlines in track and cycling, respectively. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Red Sox's 2025 season is likely over for pitchers Patrick Sandoval and Liam Hendriks, both on the 60-day injured list. Sandoval's recovery from UCL surgery has faced setbacks, while Hendriks, after battling cancer and undergoing Tommy John surgery, struggled with injuries and is expected to face a diminished role moving forward, likely leading to a minor league deal in free agency. Want More Context? 🔎
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Celtic and Rangers have learned their paths to the Champions League group stage following a draw in Nyon. Celtic will face either Kairat Almaty or Slovan Bratislava in the play-off round, while Rangers, if they defeat Viktoria Plzen, will take on either Salzburg or Club Brugge, with both teams set to play their first legs at home. Want More Context? 🔎
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