Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Shohei Ohtani a possibility to start Game 7 of World Series IAN HARRISON November 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM 0 1 / 3World Series Dodgers Blue Jays BaseballLos Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith talk during the eighth inning in Game 6 of baseball's World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) TORONTO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani might start Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday. Tyler Glasnow might pitch on backtoback days.

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TORONTO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani might start Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday. Tyler Glasnow might pitch on back-to-back days. For Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, the only certainty is that Yoshinobu Yamamoto won't pitch. Besides that?

"Everyone will be available," Roberts said.

The Dodgers survived a wild ninth inning to hold off the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 6, forcing the winner-take-all showdown Saturday night. Three-time Cy Young Award winner and former Dodger Max Scherzer is expected to start for the Blue Jays.

The Dodgers pitching plans are less certain, but they do include two-way Ohtani in some fashion. Roberts said Thursday that he'd consider using Ohtani as an opener or even as an outfielder in Game 7, and stuck with that after Game 6.

"I think right now, there's no wrong answer," Roberts said. "He's certainly going to be a part of the pitching plan. With Shohei it could be two innings, but it could be four innings. So I'm not sure where we're going to slot him. We're going to have to talk to him first on where he feels most comfortable."

If Ohtani entered as a reliever after starting the game as a designated hitter, he would need to play a position after pitching to remain in the game. The Dodgers would lose their DH.

Per MLB rules created to facilitate Ohtani's two-way status, Ohtani can remain in the game as a DH if he begins the game as the starting pitcher.

Ohtani threw 93 pitches in Wednesday's 6-2 loss in Game 4, allowing four runs and six hits in six innings.

Ohtani has never pitched in relief during his Major League Baseball career. He made a handful of relief appearances in Japan for the Pacific League's Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, mostly as a rookie in 2013. He closed out Japan's victory in the 2023 World Baseball Classic final against the United States, striking out then-Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out.

Ohtani made seven outfield appearances with the Angels in 2021, the year before a rule was changed allowing starting pitchers to stay in games at DH after being removed from mound appearances.

Roberts surprised many by using Glasnow out of the bullpen to close out Game 6. Glasnow, Saturday's presumed starter, began warming in the ninth inning and relieved Roki Sasaki with runners on second and third and no outs. He got three outs on three pitches, including a popup by Ernie Clement and a line drive from Andres Gimenez that turned into a game-ending double play.

"I just felt right there, Roki wasn't as sharp," Roberts said. "Glas is a guy who has swing-and-miss stuff and I just wanted to bet on him. He's been champing at the bit to make an impact."

Glasnow allowed four runs, two earned, and five hits in 4 2/3 innings in Game 3, which the Dodgers won 6-5 in 18 innings.

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Booker scores 36 as Suns beat Jazz 11896 November 1, 2025 at 5:10 AM 0 1 / 4Jazz Suns BasketballPhoenix Suns guard Devin Booker reacts after scoring against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 36 points and had nine assists to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 11896 win over the Utah Jazz in NBA Cup group play on Friday night.

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PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 36 points and had nine assists to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 118-96 win over the Utah Jazz in NBA Cup group play on Friday night.

Grayson Allen scored 14 points, Royce O'Neale and Ryan Dunn had 13 points each and Dunn grabbed 10 rebounds for the Suns, who snapped a four-game losing streak.

Lauri Markkanen led the way for the Jazz with 33 points, his fourth straight game scoring at least 30 points. Keyonte George finished with 17 points, eight rebounds and nine assists for Utah. Walker Kessler led Utah with 13 rebounds.

The Suns took command in the first quarter, outscoring the Jazz 37-17 in the frame. Phoenix led 54-40 by halftime and slowly expanded the lead in the second half.

The Jazz turned the ball over 21 times, compared to nine times for the Suns.

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The Jazz play another road game as they travel to meet the Hornets on Sunday.

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See who is hosting &34;Saturday Night Live&34; each week. Every SNL season 51 host and musical guest: Miles Teller with Brandi Carlile, more See who is hosting &34;Saturday Night Live&34; each week. By Jillian Sederholm Jillian Sederholm Jillian Sederholm is news director at . She has worked at EW for more than eight years. Jillian has previously worked as a reporter, social media editor, and homepage producer at NBC News, Digital First Media, Newsday, and Random Lengths News. EW's editorial guidelines on October 29, 2025 5:52 p.m.

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- *Saturday Night Live *returned for season 51 on Oct. 4 with host Bad Bunny.

- Sabrina Carpenter did double duty as host and musical guest on Oct. 18.

- Upcoming hosts include Miles Teller, Nikki Glaser, and Glen Powell.

*Saturday Night Live* season 51 is in full swing, with a new lineup of celebrity hosts, musical guests, and a cast that looks a bit different.

NBC's legendary sketch comedy show returned Saturday, Oct. 4, with friend of the show Bad Bunny on hosting duty, while alum Amy Poehler returned to do the same on Oct. 11.

Sabrina Carpenter did double duty as host and musical guest on Oct. 18, while upcoming hosts this season include comedian Nikki Glaser making her *SNL *debut and *Top Gun: Maverick *stars Miles Teller and Glen Powell both fronting episodes.**

Returning cast members for season 51 are Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson, Sarah Sherman, Bowen Yang, and Kenan Thompson embarking on his 23rd season. Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline also returned as featured players, while longtime "Weekend Update" anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost are also back behind the news desk**

'SNL' season 50 cast members on Nov. 9, 2024

'SNL' season 50 cast members on Nov. 9, 2024.

But several performers did not return. Prior to the season 51 premiere, Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow, and featured player Emil Wakim all exited *SNL*. Please Don't Destroy member John Higgins also announced his departure, meaning there won't be any digital sketches from the comedy trio this season.

Meanwhile, five new featured players joined the cast: Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, Veronika Slowikowska, and Higgins' Please Don't Destroy mate Ben Marshall.

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Read on as we track every new episode date, host, and musical guest for *Saturday Night Live* season 51. Make sure to check back each week for episode recaps and new host announcements, and tell us in the comments which episode you're most excited for.**

Oct. 4, 2025: Host Bad Bunny with musical guest Doja Cat

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Hot off the news that he will be headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, Bad Bunny hosted the season 51 premiere, joined by Doja Cat in her musical guest debut.

The Grammy winner previously hosted in October 2023, also performing as the episode's musical guest. He also just served as musical guest in the Scarlett Johansson-fronted season 50 finale in May, making *SNL *history as the first host or musical guest to be officially billed on two consecutive episodes.

This time around, the Puerto Rican superstar took a shot at his Super Bowl critics in the monologue, which also included a cameo from Jon Hamm.

Read our full recap of the Bad Bunny episode.**

Oct. 11, 2025: Host Amy Poehler with musical guest Role Model

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*SNL *great Amy Poehler returned home to Studio 8H on Oct. 11, which was also the true 50th anniversary of the show's first-ever episode on Oct. 11, 1975. This was the *Parks and Recreation *star's third time hosting, including cohosting with Tina Fey in 2015. Poehler was an *SNL* cast member from 2001-2008, also anchoring "Weekend Update" with Fey and later Seth Meyers. All three alums appeared during the episode's news segment for a "joke-off" against Che and Jost.

Poehler was joined by musical guest Role Model. in his *SNL *debut. The musician brought out special guest Charli XCX during his song "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out."

Read our full recap of the Amy Poehler episode.

Oct. 18, 2025: Host Sabrina Carpenter with musical guest Sabrina Carpenter

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Sabrina Carpenter hosts 'SNL'.

Sabrina Carpenter returned to *SNL *to do double duty on Oct. 18, marking her first time as host and second appearance as musical guest. Carpenter played a big part in the Emmy-winning *SNL50: The Anniversary Special* earlier this year, including duetting with Paul Simon and taking part in a "Domingo" sketch. This time around, Carpenter teamed up with Marcello Hernandez again to sing with his recurring character.**

The episode was light on cameos and even on cast members after Bowen Yang announced he would miss the show while accepting an award in Los Angeles.

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Nov. 1 , 2025: Host Miles Teller with musical guest Brandi Carlile

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*Whiplash* star Miles Teller will host *SNL* for the second time on Nov. 1. He'll be joined by Grammy-winning country star Brandi Carlile, returning for her third individual appearance and fourth overall as musical guest.**

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Nov. 8, 2025: Nikki Glaser with musical guest Sombr

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Comedian Nikki Glaser will make her *Saturday Night Live* debut on Nov. 8, ahead of hosting the 2026 Golden Globes. She will be accompanied by fellow first-timer, "Back to Friends" singer-songwriter Sombr.

Nov. 15, 2025: Glen Powell with musical guest Olivia Dean

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Teller's* Top Gun: Maverick *costar Glen Powell will host for the first time on Nov. 15. He previously cameoed in season 49 when his* Anyone But You* costar Sydney Sweeney hosted. The *Chad Powers *and *The Running Man *star will be joined by musical guest Olivia Dean, also making her *SNL *debut.**

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Grant hits free throws with 1.4 seconds left and Blazers beat Nuggets 109107 ANNE M. PETERSON November 1, 2025 at 5:15 AM 0 1 / 3Nuggets Trail Blazers BasketballPortland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (24) attempts to defend against Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Ali Gradischer) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jerami Grant made a pair of free throws with 1.

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1 / 3Nuggets Trail Blazers BasketballPortland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (24) attempts to defend against Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Ali Gradischer)

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jerami Grant made a pair of free throws with 1.4 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied for a 109-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in the NBA Cup opener for both teams.

Denver led 81-71 going into the fourth quarter. With 27.7 seconds left and the Nuggets in front 107-105, Grant hit a pair of free throws for the Blazers to tie it.

After a scramble on the other end, Shaedon Sharpe blocked Aaron Gordon's jumper and the Nuggets were called for a shot clock violation, giving Portland the ball with three seconds left.

A foul was called on Gordon and Grant made the free throws. Nikola Jokic missed a 13-foot jumper as the clock ran out.

Jokic had 21 points and 14 rebounds but fell just short of his fifth straight triple double to open the season with nine assists. Jokic went into the game tied with Oscar Robertson (1961-62) and Russell Westbrook (2020-21) for most consecutive triple-doubles to start the season with four.

Grant had 16 points off the bench for the Blazers, who won their third straight. Deni Avdija led Portland with 23 and Sharpe had 19.

Jamal Murray added 22 points for the Nuggets. The loss snapped Denver's three- game winning streak.

Murray was questionable with left calf soreness but started and the Nuggets went up 30-18 on his layup. Avdija's layup tied it for Portland at 41 but the Nuggets went into halftime with a 57-53 lead.

The Blazers briefly pulled in front 68-67 on Kris Murray's layup before Denver's 9-0 run to end the third quarter for a 10-point lead.

There was a lengthy delay at the end of the first quarter because of a shot clock malfunction at the Moda Center.

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Gary Player's Feud With Augusta National Continues as He Throws Them Under the Bus Again Molin ShethOctober 31, 2025 at 9:45 PM 0 Golf The Masters Augusta National Golf Club Augusta, Georgia, U.S. April 8, 2021 Honorary starters Lee Elder of the U.S. with South Africa's Gary Player during the ceremonial start on the first day of play REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst ©REUTERS "After all I've contributed to the tournament and been an ambassador for them, I can't go and have a practice round there with my three grandchildren…It's terribly, terribly sad," said Gary Player, as he was surprised by the mistrea...

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"After all I've contributed to the tournament and been an ambassador for them, I can't go and have a practice round there with my three grandchildren…It's terribly, terribly sad," said Gary Player, as he was surprised by the mistreatment he received at Augusta National. A three-time Masters Tournament champion, he has always had issues with the course management. And the Black Knight reiterated the same moments before he celebrated his 90th birthday.

Speaking to Adam Schupak from Golfweek, he was asked what legacy he would like to leave behind upon his passing. Player told Schupak, "I hope I'm the head pro at Augusta. But they won't let me play a single round with my three grandchildren, so they're not going to let me be the head pro there." Perplexed by the issue, the reporter asked why that was the case. Player replied, "That's something you have to ask Augusta, not me."

For a fact, it's not like Gary Player is not an honorary member of Augusta National. The Big Three achieved that honor a long time back. But, as he had explained in his previous interviews, every time he approached them to book a tee time to play with his grandchildren, Augusta National always came up with an excuse to turn him down. Eventually, Player just gave up and realized that he is not welcome on the iconic course, despite being an honorary member.

In fact, his animosity towards the course is such that he doesn't even rate the prestigious major anymore. When he was asked to rank the four majors, Player replied, "I rate the Open at one, the U.S. Open two, PGA three, and Augusta four." His response received a lot of negative reactions, as there is a common belief in the golf community that the Masters Tournament can't be ranked lower than the second spot.

All the controversies aside, it's not uncommon for Gary Player to make surprising claims. Even if they go against the common belief of the golf community. In fact, he made another statement recently that may have shocked a few netizens.

Gary Player doesn't shy away from speaking his mind

It's not uncommon for Gary Player to make surprising claims or reveal shocking information. Many were surprised when he confirmed that he was in love again at 89 back in late 2024 and revealed his new girlfriend, Susan, to the world. A few weeks later, on Valentine's Day, he shared a beautiful montage slideshow on Instagram dedicated to his late wife, Vivienne Verwey, as he celebrated their relationship.

Only a few hours ago, another one of Player's interviews revealed that he said something even more surprising. He stated, "In 1953, when I started it, I was condemned. Arnold Palmer, my brother, said, 'Gary, you can't do this weight training.' Bobby Jones said, 'Gary, you can't do all this weight training. You're going to get muscle-bound. You won't win tournaments after 35.' Well, they're all dead and I'm still going." Even though Gary Player's statement about Arnold Palmer & Bobby Jones is true, his bluntness often takes many by surprise as he continues to live with a free mind like he always did.

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TORONTO (AP) — One loss from elimination, the Los Angeles Dodgers are shaking up their lineup again for Game 6 of the World Series at Toronto on Friday night.

After moving from second to third in the order in Wednesday's Game 5 loss, shortstop Mookie Betts dropped into the cleanup spot Friday against Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman.

Betts had not hit as low as fourth since the final game of the 2017 American League Division Series against Houston.

Game 5 was the first time since 2021 that Betts started but wasn't in one of the top two spots in Los Angeles' lineup. Betts is 3 for 23 with no RBIs and no extra-base hits in the World Series.

Catcher Will Smith was set to bat second for the second straight game. Freddie Freeman moved from fourth to third.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he wanted to give leadoff hitter Shohei Ohtani, Smith and Freeman the chance to get on base in front of Betts, adding that Betts had a good day of work on Thursday's off day.

"Where his swing is at mechanically is as good as it's been in a week," Roberts said. "I really feel good about that."

Tommy Edman moved from second base to center field, his first outfield start this postseason, and was set to bat eighth. Miguel Rojas made his first start of the World Series at second base, batting ninth.

"I just really wanted Miggy in there," Roberts said. "He's been a glue guy for our club this year and I just feel that having him in the lineup infuses some extra intensity and energy into the lineup, on the defensive side, too."

The Dodgers shuffled their lineup before Game 5 but had just four hits in a 6-1 loss. Los Angeles had six hits in a 6-2 defeat in Game 4.

Los Angeles is batting .236 as a team through 15 games this October. Dodgers batters have struck out 148 times in 533 at-bats.

Roberts also said Ohtani would not be available to pitch Friday. Ohtani took the loss in Tuesday's Game 4, allowing four runs and six hits in six innings.

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