Padres pummel Cubs behind Tatis’ leadoff blast, King’s no-hit bid in Game 1
The Padres made an emphatic statement in their Wild Card Opener against the Cubs, getting a leadoff homer from Fernando Tatis and a brilliant effort on the mound from Michael King in an 8-0 win in Game
Another Test, Another Win: 4 Takeaways From USA’s Victory Over Chile

World Cup veterans and up-and-coming youngsters combined to lead the USA past Chile in Tuesday’s 4-2 win.
Big Hits And Baseball’s Hottest Team: 4 Takeaways From First Day Of MLB Playoffs

Stellar pitching, big bats, and a dramatic late-inning home run. The first day of the MLB playoffs delivered.
Overshadowed by USMNT’s talented teens, Berhalter is stealing the spotlight
In Tuesday’s 4-2 win over Chile, Sebastian Berhalter registered a goal and an assists — the second straight match the USMNT midfielder has done so.
MLB Wild Card Roundup: Ben Rice’s Slam, Michael King’s No-Hit Bid Highlight Game 1s

Austin Riley and Ben Rice were the big MLB postseason stars on Tuesday. Here’s the best action from the wild-card games.
Aces’ Wilson T’d up for confronting fan, fumes over ‘unacceptable’ behavior
Aces center A’ja Wilson had to be pulled away by teammates after she confronted a fan she said stepped toward her and pointed at her late in Tuesday’s Game 2 loss at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Schlittler, Rice star as Yankees blank Red Sox in Game 1
Cam Schlittler pitched another playoff gem against the Boston Red Sox, and Ben Rice also burned their hometown team with a late grand slam and six RBIs as the New York Yankees opened this AL Wild Card
USMNT player ratings: Richards scores, steadies backline to get 8/10 in win over Chile
Chris Richards provided a calming presence for a shaky, inexperienced defense, as the U.S. fought back from a goal down to beat Chile 4-2 on Tuesday.
No. 8 Liberty keep foot on gas to eliminate top-seeded Lynx
The No. 8 seed Liberty beat the top-seeded Lynx after completing the sweep of their best-of-three first round series with a Game 2 victory.
Albert, 17, breaks Pulisic mark as youngest USMNT scorer
With the United States leading 3-2, Borussia Dortmund teenager Mathis Albert put the game away with the Americans’ fourth goal of the night and became the youngest goal scorer in program history, besting a mark set by