Latest Sports Highlights: From MLB Walk-Offs to NFL QB Updates

This latest roundup covers exciting developments in sports, including Juan Soto's game-winning hit for the Yankees, the Giants’ wild-card race efforts against the Padres, and the Dolphins' quarterback change. Additional updates include MLB postseason helmet ads, a doping investigation, and other notable sports events in MLB and WTA tennis.

Breaking sports news highlights include Juan Soto's thrilling game-winning single for the Yankees against the Red Sox, solidifying a 2-1 victory in the 10th inning of their series opener. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants, teetering on wild-card elimination, aim to disrupt the Padres' postseason chase in their upcoming series.

In the NFL, the Miami Dolphins have named Skylar Thompson as their starting quarterback as Tua Tagovailoa recovers from a concussion. The Dolphins are also seeking additional QB depth. In MLB, players will sport helmets with sponsor logos in the postseason, marking a new multi-year partnership.

Other significant news includes a doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers that was handled by WADA, plus a shocking release of a minor league player by the Twins for allegedly aiding opponents. On the tennis front, Canadian teenager Marina Stakusic upset top seed Jelena Ostapenko at the Guadalajara Open.

(With inputs from agencies.)