Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said he would "be better" after meeting with Jerry Jones about questionable late-game coaching decisions in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.

Don Mattingly wanted the Phillies' best reliever on the mound as early as possible in the opener of a best-of-three NL Wild Card Series against the Braves, but the move backfired when All-Star closer Jhoan Duran allowed a three-run homer in a Game 1 loss.

Self-inflicted wounds cost Scotland on Sebastien Pocognoli's Hampden debut, writes Tom English.

The White Sox got a letter of support from Pope Leo XIV, a longtime fan and Chicago native, prior to Tuesday's playoff opener vs. the Astros.