The Cincinnati Reds earned their first playoff berth since 2020 on Sunday, setting off a wild, champagne-soaked celebration. It’s the first time in franchise history the Reds have clinched a playoff berth on the final day of the regular season, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Source link
The freshman quarterback’s 27-of-43, 258 yard and three touchdown performance last Saturday against Florida Atlantic earned him Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors ahead of a short turnaround to a Friday night home game with Northern Illinois. Source link
James Wood hit his 24th homer, Nathaniel Lowe added a three-run shot and the Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 Wednesday night to give interim manager Miguel Cairo his first victory. Source link
MacKenzie Gore and James Wood are All-Stars for the first time in their young careers. The Nationals’ ace and star slugger were named to the National League roster as reserves on Sunday night, marking the next milestone for the rising stars. Source link
The Washington Mystics’ rebuild shifted into high gear on Monday as the new-look franchise added three players in the first round of the WNBA draft, with new general manager Jamila Wideman drawing rave reviews. Source link
JuJu Watkins, the sensational sophomore who led Southern California to its best season in nearly 40 years, was honored Thursday as The Associated Press women’s basketball Player of the Year. Source link
Paul DeJong would earn all of his $600,000 in available performance bonuses if he has 550 plate appearances this year. Source link
Left-hander Kirby Yates can earn $100,000 in performance bonuses as part of his $13 million, one-year contract with the Dodgers. Source link
Saquon Barkley dashed 60 yards for a touchdown on Philadelphia’s first play and finished with 118 yards and three scores, Jalen Hurts rushed for three TDs and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl with a 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Source link
