While Pereira and Khalil Rountree prepare for a standup showdown, what other storylines should fans focus on?

A day after they clinched a postseason berth in a thrilling win in Atlanta, the Mets showed their resilience again by rallying past the Brewers in Game 1 of their wild-card series.

A second half goal from Victor Boniface was enough to earn Bayer Leverkusen a 1-0 home win over AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday, giving the German side a perfect start to their campaign while the Italians are still without a point.

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has stuck by his view that players who provoke fans should be punished after some home supporters threw objects at visiting Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in Sunday's derby, which was suspended.

Texas State's talks with the Mountain West Conference have ended, with the school informing the Sun Belt Conference that it won't be leaving after the Bobcats program received a verbal offer over the weekend.

Manchester United successfully appealed against the red card shown to Bruno Fernandes during their 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, meaning the midfielder will not serve a three-match ban.

Commissioner Gary Bettman, speaking at the league's board of governors meeting Tuesday in New York, said the NHL will open collective bargaining agreement talks with the players at the start of 2025 and is optimistic about getting a deal done.

Tarik Skubal kept up his stellar season with a sensational playoff debut and the Tigers got to Framber Valdez early in a 3-1 win over the Astros, their first in the playoffs since 2013.

Coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday that wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will practice with the Dolphins this week for the first time since signing with team in May.

Kylian Mbappé has recovered from injury and is available to play for Real Madrid against Lille in the Champions League, Carlo Ancelotti confirmed, saying "if there's no risk, he'll play from the first minute."

Arne Slot has said he will not accept "mediocrity " at Liverpool as they look to build on their encouraging start to his first season in charge.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has said his club's first home game in the top tier of European football for 41 years will be a "special" occasion as Bayern Munich visit Villa Park on Wednesday.

The Houston Dash have parted ways with head coach Fran Alonso, ending a three-month saga that has seen Alonso absent from all team activities.

Southampton captain Jack Stephens has been handed a £50,000 ($66,535) fine and banned for two games for his abusive language toward officials during last month's Premier League clash with Manchester United.

Sunday's ugly scenes were bad enough, but Simeone's actions and words were even more irresponsible.

Veterans Guillermo Ochoa and Raúl Jiménez have been recalled to the Mexico national team for October friendlies against United States and Valencia.

Cristiano Ronaldo dedicated his goal that gave Al Nassr a 2-1 win against Al Rayyan in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday to his late father.

The Liberty guard still seeks her first championship trophy -- college or WNBA. Is this the year she secures the one thing that has eluded her?

Bobby Witt Jr. made the most of his much-anticipated playoff debut, driving in the only run Tuesday to back Cole Ragans' six sharp innings and help the Royals to a 1-0 victory over the Orioles in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series.

Aaron Rodgers tried to quiet any talk that he and Robert Saleh don't get along, saying their relationship is "great." What's not so great is Rodgers' knee, which he said is "a little swollen" after loss to Broncos. He still expects to face the Vikings.