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O'Connor called back from England to rejoin Wallabies for Bledisloe Cup test in New Zealand September 17, 2025 - 11:18 PM

SYDNEY (AP) — James O’Connor’s plane ticket to England earlier this week to join his new club Leicester now has a return component — the 35-year-old flyhalf has been recruited again by the Wallabies for the last two Rugby Championship tests against New Zealand.
Machado the man for bases-loaded moments as his 14th grand slam powers Padres past Mets September 17, 2025 - 10:52 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — With the bases loaded, the last man any opposing pitcher wants to see at the plate is Manny Machado.
Machado's tiebreaking grand slam sends Padres to 7-4 win over Mets September 17, 2025 - 10:46 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the fifth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the New York Mets 7-4 on Wednesday night in a matchup of postseason contenders.
Formula 1: How to watch the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on TV and what to know September 17, 2025 - 10:39 PM

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Here’s a guide that tells you what you need to know about the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. It’s the 17th round of the 2025 Formula 1 season.
Phoenix Mercury beat New York Liberty 86-60 to even series September 17, 2025 - 9:49 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas each scored 15 points to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the New York Liberty 86-60 in Game 2 on Wednesday night, evening the best-of-three playoff series.
Cubs clinch playoff spot with win over Pirates September 17, 2025 - 9:48 PM

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs clinched their first postseason berth since 2020 with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Blake Snell strikes out season-high 12, Shohei Ohtani hits 51st homer as Dodgers beat Phillies 5-0 September 17, 2025 - 9:41 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Snell struck out a season-high 12 over seven innings, Shohei Ohtani hit his 51st homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
Collier scores 24 points as No. 1 seed Lynx beat Valkyries 75-74 to advance in WNBA playoffs September 17, 2025 - 9:39 PM

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Napheesa Collier made a go-ahead 18-footer with 1:24 left on the way to 24 points, and the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx rallied from a 17-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Golden State Valkyries 75-74 on Wednesday night and move on in the WNBA playoffs.
Ramírez homers, drives in 3 as Marlins beat Rockies 8-4 September 17, 2025 - 9:29 PM

DENVER (AP) — Agustín Ramírez homered and drove in three runs, and the surging Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 8-4 on Wednesday night.
Trent Grisham's 2 homers power Yankees to 10-5 win over Twins September 17, 2025 - 9:18 PM

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trent Grisham homered twice and Cody Bellinger also went deep as the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 10-5 on Wednesday night.
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New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
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