LOS ANGELES (AP) β The Dodgers and Mets meet in Los Angeles tonight in a one-game showdown for a spot in the National League Championship series against the Cubs. The Dodgers go with major league ERA leader Zack Grienke (GREHN’-kee), trying get back to the NLCS for the first time in two years. The Mets will start Jacob deGrom as they seek their first playoff series win since 2006.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) β Atlanta takes its perfect 5-0 record into New Orleans to face the 1-4 Saints in the NFL Thursday night football game. The Falcons are led by running back Devonta Freeman, who leads the league with eight touchdowns, and Julio Jones, who tops the league with 43 receptions.
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) β Freshman quarterback Josh Rosen leads No. 18 UCLA into Stanford for a meeting at No. 15 Stanford. Rosen is completing 60.7 percent of his passes for 1,243 yards, nine TDs and five INTs. The Cardinal has dominated the Pac-12 rivalry lately, winning the last seven meetings.
NAPA, Calif. (AP) β The PGA Tour season begins today in the Frys.com Open just 18 days after it ended with the Tour Championship. No. 3-ranked Rory McIlroy tops the field as he continues his comeback from a two-month layoff for an ankle injury.
GLENDALE,Ariz. (AP) β Mike Smith has keyed Arizona’s 3-0 start to the NHL season heading into tonight’s home game against Minnesota. The Coyotes goalie has turned aside 104 of the 106 shots he’s faced this season, including a 37-save shutout against Anaheim last night.
