Despite a strong domestic season and being a favored player, Jake Connor was not named in the final 20-man squad for the World Cup, with Mikey Lewis earning a spot.
Three teams maintain perfect records as other contenders suffer losses and injuries mount.
Oliver Solberg's dramatic late crash at the Sardinia Rally gifted Elfyn Evans his first World Rally Championship title.
The Welsh driver becomes the first British champion in 25 years after a last-stage mishap for rival Oliver Solberg.
A 23-12 defeat in Chicago revealed significant shortcomings for the New York Jets, undoing any momentum gained from previous close contests.
Atlanta's leading scorer exited twice with a left hand injury during Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals against the Liberty.
New York drops the series opener, highlighting the potential for momentum shifts in short playoff formats.
Atlanta forces series to a deciding Game 3 after a hard-fought 3-2 win in Los Angeles, capitalizing on Dodgers' pitching miscues and offensive struggles.
Despite the Yankees' Game 1 ALDS defeat, manager Aaron Boone's decision to start Gerrit Cole over the streaking Carlos Rodón is defended.