MLB:
George Springer
The Toronto Blue Jays eliminated the New York Yankees from the 2025 MLB playoffs after defeating them 5-2 in Game 4 of the ALDS on Saturday.
In their final meeting, Springer recorded a hit on one of four at-bats, driving in a run. The 36-year-old averaged .176 with an on-base percentage of .250 and an on-base-plus-slugger percentage of .721.
Now, the Blue Jays advance to the ALCS to clash with the Seattle Mariners in a best-of-seven series. In Game 1 on Sunday, the club fell to the Mariners 3-1.
The Blue Jays notched the first points of the match in the bottom of the first inning, as Springer went to yard for a single homerun. However, the Mariners scored three unanswered runs in the top of the sixth and eighth innings.
Springer ended the day slashing a .190 average, a .250 on-base percentage and a .821 on-base-plus-slugger percentage.
The Blue Jays look to find the equalizer in Game 2 of the ALCS on Monday, with the first pitch scheduled for 5:03 p.m. on Fox Sports. Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday at 8:33 p.m. on Fox Sports 1.
WNBA:
Kiah Stokes:
Stokes hoisted up her third WNBA championship with the Las Vegas Aces after defeating the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA finals. The former Husky now owns a total of six rings between the NCAA and the pros.
Napheesa Collier:
Collier unanimously earned a spot on the 2025 All-WNBA first team. With the Minnesota Lynx in the 2025 regular season, the 29-year-old accumulated nearly 23 points, just over seven rebounds and a little over three assists per match. The veteran ended the year ranked No. 2 with slightly under 23 points, No. 3 with around 1.5 steals and No. 5 with 1.5 blocks per meeting.
Paige Bueckers:
The WNBA selected Bueckers to the 2025 All-WNBA second team. In her first year with the Dallas Wings, the rookie broke several records and won Rookie of the Year. The guard contributed slightly over 19 points, almost four boards and just under 5.5 assists per clash. Additionally, the 23-year-old topped the 2025 draft class with a little more than 19 points per game. To top the cake, the former Husky lands at No. 3 with 692 points scored as a rookie.
NBA:
Stephon Castle:
The reigning 2025 NBA Rookie of the Year has yet to take the court, as he suffered a minor knee injury during a scrimmage last Monday. Currently, Castle is a game-time decision for the San Antonio Spurs’ Monday match against the Indiana Pacers.
Donovan Clingan:
Clingan has played two preseason clashes for the Portland Trail Blazers. The former Husky averaged 14 and a half minutes and combined for six points, 17 boards, an assist and two blocks. While facing the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, the center nailed a total of three of eight (37.5%) tries from within the paint.
The Trail Blazers host the Warriors on Tuesday at 10 p.m. on BlazerVision, KUNP 16 and the NBA League Pass.
Cam Spencer:
In the Memphis Grizzlies’ last three preseason matchups, Spencer averaged 10 points per game within almost 16 minutes. The second-year guard sniped two of five (40%) shots from within the perimeter and four of 11 (36.4%) attempts from deep. So far, the 25-year-old has only botched two of 16 free throws.
The Grizzlies travel to play the Hornets on Wednesday at 7 p.m. on FanDuel Sports Network and the NBA League Pass.
Liam McNeeley:
So far in the NBA preseason, McNeeley has struggled to convert his basketball skills to the pros. In the Hornets’ back-to-back battles with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the rookie buried all seven free throws but drained just one of eight shots.
In the team’s recent face-off versus the Dallas Mavericks, the 20-year-old went perfect, knocking down two attempts from the field and a three-pointer. Within 15 minutes, the guard finished with five points and two rebounds.
The Hornets take on the Grizzlies on Wednesday, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. on FanDuel Sports Network or the NBA League Pass.
Andre Jackson Jr.:
At the end of the 2024-2025 stretch, Jackson Jr. saw a decline in court time. In the Milwaukee Bucks’ preseason, the former has seen about 10 minutes per meeting.
Within the franchise’s three-game winning streak, the 23-year-old posted 11 points, nine boards, two assists and three steals. Jackson Jr. registered two of three (66.7%) attempts from the field and splashed one of two tries from downtown.
The Bucks host the Thunder on Wednesday at 8 p.m. on Peacock or the NBA League Pass.
Tristen Newton:
Newton participated in every preseason outing for the Minnesota Timberwolves and performed his best against the Pacers. The 24-year-old ended with nine points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals. The guard knocked down one of two (50%) two-pointers and one of two (50%) shots from beyond the arc.
The Timberwolves travel to face the Chicago Bulls on Thursday at 8 p.m. on the Chicago Sports Network and the NBA League Pass.