Major League Baseball today is looking less like Jackie Robinson, but it's becoming more like Roberto Clemente.
The big picture: The World Series is expected to haveno non-Hispanic Black American players for the first time in 72 years, yet games will feature Black Latino stars -- a group redefining America's pastime even as the nation can't define them.
After starting the season with six road games, the Coyotes make their home debut tonight against the Jets at the newly opened Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona.
Why it matters: It's a college arena, home of the Arizona State Sun Devils. And its 5,000-fan capacity is the smallest in NHL history.
ESPN+ will stream its first-ever exclusive NFL game this Sunday when the Broncos play the Jaguars in London (9:30am ET).
Why it matters: This is a milestone moment for the streaming platform, which continues to add more exclusive content as ESPN — which still relies heavily on monetizing linear TV — wades deeper into streaming.
Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady have finalized their divorce after 13 years of marriage, the couple announced on Instagram Friday.
Why it matters: Their split comes after months of reports that the couple's relationship had fractured following Brady's decision to come out of retirement for a 23rd NFL season.
Managers Rob Thomson and Johnnie "Dusty" Baker will face off when the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros meet tonight in Game 1 of the World Series.
Why it matters: Their baseball paths couldn't have been more divergent, but they'll still find themselves sharing the sport's biggest stage.
For all their differences, you'll notice one big, green and furry similarity when the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros match up Friday night: their mascots look irritatingly related.
Yes, but: One's a bird from the Galapagos. The other's from outer space.
Republicans and Democrats battling for Pennsylvania's toss-up Senate seat are preparing their 9th inning pitches to undecided Phillies fans in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night.
Why it matters: Finding undecided voters this late in the game is always a challenge. But a televised World Series kicking off in a swing state 10 days before Election Day gives both camps a prime — and expensive — opportunity to make their closing arguments.
