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Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong are currently the frontrunners for the NL MVP award. In other MLB news, Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is being tracked for a potential Triple Crown. In tennis, Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz competed in US Open mixed doubles on Tuesday. Outside of sports, El Paso is analyzing DWI hot zones as the Drive Sober campaign expands across Texas for Labor Day, and analysts warn workers against relying solely on Social Security benefits for retirement.
What changed
Recent updates shift focus to the NL MVP race, Yordan Alvarez's Triple Crown pursuit, and US Open mixed doubles results.
Live updates
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MLB MVP and Triple Crown races intensify as tennis stars return to US Open
Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong are currently the frontrunners for the NL MVP award. In other MLB news, Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is being tracked for a potential Triple Crown. In tennis, Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz competed in US Open mixed doubles on Tuesday. Outside of sports, El Paso is analyzing DWI hot zones as the Drive Sober campaign expands across Texas for Labor Day, and analysts warn workers against relying solely on Social Security benefits for retirement.
Why it matters
The NL MVP race highlights a statistical battle between established stars and rising talent. The US Open mixed doubles match pairs a former champion with a current top player. Public safety efforts in Texas are timing data reviews with the holiday weekend.
Still unconfirmed
- Newcastle is considering a striker with 6.96 and 1.36 stats to upgrade on Yoane Wissa.
- Matthias Jaissle is urged to debut a Newcastle player with 89.6% and 4.12 stats.
What to watch next
- Yordan Alvarez's statistical progress toward the Triple Crown.
- NL MVP voting trends for Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani.
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- sports.yahoo.com — Matthias Jaissle must hand Newcastle rising star his debut, 89.6% and 4.12 stats show why
- sports.yahoo.com — Newcastle to upgrade on Yoane Wissa by signing striker with 6.96 and 1.36 stats
- www.yahoo.com — 'Persistent problem.' A closer look at El Paso DWI hot zones, stats
- www.aol.com — The Social Security Stats That Should Make Every Worker Think Twice About Retirement
- sports.yahoo.com — Pete Crow-Armstrong vs. Shohei Ohtani: Comparing Stats for the NL MVP Frontrunners
- www.usatoday.com — Will Yordan Alvarez win Triple Crown? Tracking Astros slugger's historic stats
- bleacherreport.com — Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz's Highlights and Top Stats from Return in US Open Mixed Doubles
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Braves Centerfielder Michael Harris II Sets Home Run Career High
Atlanta Braves centerfielder Michael Harris II established a new career high for home runs during Sunday's Little League Classic. In other sports, the CFL reported standout PFF grades for Davis Alexander and Shawn Lemon following Week 12. The Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky played a nationally televised game on Sunday featuring a statistical achievement by Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. NBA preparations for the 2026-27 season are underway with the release of a fantasy basketball beginner's guide.
Why it matters
These updates span professional baseball, football, and basketball. The Little League Classic serves as a high-profile event for MLB players. The CFL Week 12 stats provide performance benchmarks for key players during the current season.
What is confirmed
- Michael Harris II set a new career high for home runs on Sunday in the Little League Classic.
- CFL Week 12 featured standout PFF grades and statistics for Davis Alexander and Shawn Lemon.
Still unconfirmed
- Sophie Cunningham achieved a stats feat during the Indiana Fever game against the Chicago Sky.
What to watch next
- Official home run totals for Michael Harris II following the Little League Classic
- Full PFF statistical breakdowns for remaining CFL Week 12 players
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- sports.yahoo.com — Caitlin Clark's stats Sunday in Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky
- okcthunderwire-eu.usatoday.com — DeMar DeRozan tips cap to Russell Westbrook on NBA retirement: 'The realest'
- www.si.com — What New Season Milestone Says About Braves Michael Harris II's Season
- www.yardbarker.com — The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 10-6
- www.cfl.ca — 5 PFF stats that stand out from Week 12
- augustafreepress.com — The truth about Sophie Cunningham: If not for White girl DEI, she’s not in the WNBA
- sports.yahoo.com — Season-by-season college stats of Archie, Peyton, Eli and Arch Manning
- www.ocregister.com — Orange County scores and player stats for Monday, Aug. 24
- www.nba.com — NBA Fantasy: A beginner's guide how to play fantasy basketball
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Starc makes history, 18 wickets fall in Australia-Bangladesh Test
Australian cricketer Starc became the first to start a Test with a wicket four times. In the second men's Test against Bangladesh, 18 wickets fell on the first day in Mackay, with Bangladesh bowled out for 64. Australia took a 146-run lead into the second innings.
Why it matters
This Test match is part of the Australia-Bangladesh series, with significant implications for both teams' standings and player performances. The unusual number of wickets to fall on the first day has drawn attention to the challenging pitch conditions.
What is confirmed
- Mitchell Starc became the first bowler to start a Test with a wicket four times.
- Bangladesh was bowled out for 64 on the first day of the second men's Test against Australia in Mackay.
- 18 wickets fell on the first day of the Test match between Australia and Bangladesh.
- Australia took a 146-run lead into the second innings.
What to watch next
- The outcome of the second innings and the final result of the Test match
- The performances of key players in the second innings
- The series standings after this Test match
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- Cricinfo — Stats - Starc becomes first to start a Test with a wicket four times
- BBC — Australia vs Bangladesh: Tigers out for 64 as 18 wickets fall on first day in Mackay
- The Guardian — Australia v Bangladesh: second men’s Test, day two – live
- Cricinfo — Mackay joins the list of 'helter-skelter' days in Australian cricket
- cricket.com.au — LIVE BLOG: Aussies take 146-run lead into second innings
- eu.usatoday.com — Indiana Fever suffer second straight defeat, to New York Liberty: Score, stats
- www.bbc.com — Sunday's SWPL - follow scores & stats from five games
- sports.yahoo.com — Sophie Cunningham tells everyone to ‘look at her stats’ to show politics isn’t affecting the Fever
- www.ocregister.com — Alexander: CIF participation stats are … well, interesting