In a nutshell: as of 12:05 a.m. Wednesday by Hartley Miller
MLB:
–The baseball season ended with the Los Angeles Dodgers capturing their first World Series title in 32 years by outscoring the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6. Tampa was ahead 1-0 when Rays manager Kevin Cash pulled ace left-hander Blake Snell in the 6th inning despite Snell giving up just two hits in the game. After the pitching change, the Dodgers scored twice in the 6th and added another run in the 8th.
–Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager was named MVP of the World Series after earning the honour for the League Championship Series against Atlanta. Seager batted .400 with two homers, five RBIs and six walks against Tampa Bay. He also batted .310 with five homers and 11 RBIs in the seven-game win over Atlanta in the NLCS.
NHL:
–The Prince George Cougars all-time points leader, Jansen Harkins, will continue to wear a Winnipeg Jets uniform. The 23-year-old Harkins signed a two-year contract extension with the Jets for an average salary of $725,000 per season.
BCHL:
–The Prince George Spruce Kings have their next pre-season game on Saturday, November 7th when they host the Merritt Centennials at the RMCA. The Spruce Kings are 2-1 in exhibition action against the Centennials in October. Brandon Dent, Hunter Brown, Blake Astorino and Alex Ochitwa of PG play for Merritt.
NFL:
–Week 8 of the NFL season will begin Thursday night (5:20 PT) when the Atlanta Falcons visit the Carolina Panthers. The Falcons are 1-6 while the Panthers sit at 3-4.
SPORTS TWEETS:
So. Many. Emotions. #Postseason | #MLBonSN | #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/Vmr2iD8tdT
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 28, 2020
After years of heartbreak, these Los Angeles Dodgers have finally captured that elusive #WorldSeries title.
At long last, it’s time for Clayton Kershaw & Co. to celebrate.
(@bnicholsonsmith)https://t.co/Q65IBctkSj
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 28, 2020
“However you look at it, we lost.”
Blake Snell and Kevin Cash spoke about the decision to remove Snell from Game 6 of the #WorldSeries.https://t.co/XSBfR1UuV1
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 28, 2020
Kevin Cash explains decision to pull Snell.
VIDEO: https://t.co/IoI9AWnlc4 pic.twitter.com/YPWTeFWzYP
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 28, 2020
Corey Seager has been named the #WorldSeries MVP following a dominant performance during the 2020 playoffs. https://t.co/CosOCsm3q9
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 28, 2020
BREAKING: Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner had to leave Game 6 of the #WorldSeries after learning he tested positive for COVID-19.https://t.co/UdvvSuhgOK
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 28, 2020
A #postseason unlike any other.
The @Dodgers being crowned 2020 #WorldSeries champions caps off a very unique MLB postseason. ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/dveUhJUb3V
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 28, 2020
#NHLJets have agreed to terms with forward Jansen Harkins on a two-year contract with an average annual value of $725,000.
DETAILS: https://t.co/F1Pak03cec
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) October 27, 2020
NEWS | The Spruce Kings have added F Connor Bowie (’01) and D Aiden Reeves (’02) to the roster on loan from the @PGCougars.
Details –> https://t.co/6xX0737hkv#TrueBlue | #BCHL pic.twitter.com/alF3gwxEIF
— Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) October 27, 2020
A positive ending to World Series . . . OHL looking at February start? . . . QMJHL to get four teams back for weekend https://t.co/DY06KOxeZ0
— Gregg Drinnan (@gdrinnan) October 28, 2020