TheScore

Alex Cora won't be managing the Philadelphia Phillies next season. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski spoke with Cora about the job, but the former Boston Red Sox skipper said he's taking the 2027 season off, an anonymous Phillies executive told USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Cora also reportedly turned down the Phillies in April because he wanted to spend the summer with his family. The 50-year-old was fired by the Red Sox on April 25.

NEW YORK (AP) — Alexis Lafrenière recorded a hat trick, with two goals into an empty net, and had an assist as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four by defeating the crosstown rival Islanders 5-2 on Tuesday night. THIRD CAREER HAT TRICK FOR ALEXIS LAFRENIÈRE!!! 😝 https://t.co/kf084Ybnlx — NHL (@NHL) October 7, 2026 The Rangers are unbeaten since getting shut out in their opener a week ago at Boston.

U.S. teen Justin Ellis scored the only goal as Mauricio Pochettino's young team ground out victory against Canada to cap a flawless international window with four wins from four friendlies. The 1-0 win lacked the dynamism, fluidity and multiple goals of wins against Mexico, Chile and Peru, but was another vindication for Pochettino's policy of introducing fresh talent in the post-World Cup window.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Utah Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev left Tuesday night's game against New Jersey after being struck on the back of the helmet by a puck. Sergachev was hit by a clearing attempt by teammate MacKenzie Weegar late in the second period and went to the bench and directly down the tunnel to the locker room. The Mammoth ruled Sergachev out for the rest of the game due to an upper-body injury.

The "Last Tango" is over. Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina on Tuesday - a 3-0 friendly win over Benin in Buenos Aires - to bring down the curtain on an iconic international career. Relive all the highlights and best moments below. Of course. Messi marked his 208th and final Argentina appearance with his 126th senior international goal - both are Albiceleste records - when he fired the ball home from the penalty spot in the 71st minute.

Fireworks ensued after Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig delivered a huge reverse hit on Detroit Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat at the end of the second period on Tuesday. Dylan Larkin immediately came to DeBrincat's defense by challenging Greig, prompting the fracas.

The "Last Tango" is underway. Lionel Messi is playing his final match for Argentina - a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires - to bring down the curtain on an iconic international career. Follow below for updates. Of course. Messi marked his 208th and final Argentina appearance with his 126th senior international goal - both are national records - when he fired the ball home from the penalty spot in the 71st minute. #AD10S 🐐 ⚽️ #Argentina 🇦🇷 3 🆚 Benín 🇧🇯 0 🗣️ Otro más. En su noche.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have the Atlanta Braves on the ropes after Tuesday's 3-1 win in Game 3 of the NLDS at Truist Park. Yoshinobu Yamamoto stymied the Braves, allowing one run on four hits with one walk and a playoff career-high 10 strikeouts over seven innings. Freddie Freeman and Kiké Hernández homered to provide the offense. Edwin Díaz pitched the ninth to record his first save since mid-August.

San Diego Padres star closer Mason Miller won't be available for Tuesday's Game 3 of the NLDS after going on the paternity list. The Padres are down 2-0 in the series and facing elimination against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Padres are without Mason Miller for at least tonight. He has been placed on the paternity list. He said he was hoping baby would come while Padres were at home so he would miss as little time as possible, but there was no way he was missing the birth of his first child.

The "Last Tango" is underway. Lionel Messi is playing his final match for Argentina - a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires - to bring down the curtain on an iconic international career. Follow below for updates. Messi's supernatural playmaking ability has always been just as prominent as his scoring touch throughout his career, so perhaps it was fitting that his first goal contribution in Tuesday's farewell match was an assist.