Sports News from the Associated Press

The Guardians stay alive, the Dodgers and Brewers advance to the NLCS; a major champion is leaving LIV Golf and Atlanta and Golden State win in the WNBA playoffs.

The Padres avoid elimination, the Dodgers move to within one win of advancing; a former major league all-star has died; an All-Pro offensive lineman retires and a college freshman needs a heart transplant.

The Braves and Brewers win in the MLB playoffs, the Panthers outscore the Lions and Texas remains number one. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

The Braves move on; the Browns edge the Steelers; the Aces eliminate the Fever and the Rangers' goalie scores a goal.

The White Sox, Yankees and Padres move on in the baseball playoffs while the Phillies and Braves will play a deciding Game 3; the Dream advance while the Wings stay alive; the Cowboys acquire a cornerback while the Avs extend their coach.