Sports Express | September 3, 2026 Guerrero Jr.'s Three-Run Homer Powers Blue Jays to 11-0 Win

1. Guerrero Jr. Looks Like Himself Again as Blue Jays Win Big

Source: Sportsnet

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. launched a three-run home run Wednesday night at Cleveland's Progressive Field — his first homer in nearly a month — powering the Toronto Blue Jays to an 11-0 rout of the Guardians and pulling them within 1.5 games of Cleveland in the American League wild-card race.

The 27-year-old finished with three hits and five RBIs, his first three-hit game since July 25. Manager John Schneider said the swing gave Guerrero and the whole team "a little bit of a deep breath."

Dylan Cease threw six scoreless innings to lower his ERA to 2.25, and Josh Smith added a solo homer in the eighth. The Blue Jays improved to 69-71.

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2. Raptors-Clippers Trade Expected to Be Finalized in the Coming Days

Source: Hoops Rumors

The NBA announced Wednesday that Kawhi Leonard must pay the league $700,000 for failing to reimburse personal expenses paid by the Clippers, but that marks the extent of the discipline he faces. ESPN's Shams Charania said "everything is on track," with the Raptors-Clippers trade expected to be completed "in the next couple of days."

"As I return to Toronto, I am focused on what I can control, closing this chapter, and moving forward with a clean slate," Leonard said in a statement.

The deal would reportedly send Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick back to the Clippers, along with Toronto's unprotected 2031 and 2033 first-round picks, second-rounders in 2030 and 2033, and a 2027 pick swap.

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3. Sabalenka Blows Up at Reporter in Fiery US Open Scene

Source: New York Post

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka got into a back-and-forth with a reporter after her straight-sets 6-1, 6-1 win over Polina Iatcenko on Wednesday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium, at one point saying "You guys are, like, a joke."

The reporter had asked how she was finding her mood now that the tournament had started, noting the week before had been full of parties and fun. Sabalenka fired back that she had only attended brand events and was being wrongly implied to have not trained seriously.

It was the 28-year-old's second tense exchange with the media since the tournament began Sunday. "Think before you say stuff," she said before moving on. She will face Kamilla Rakhimova in the third round.

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4. Canadians Fernandez, Shapovalov Advance to US Open Third Round

Source: TSN

Canadians Leylah Fernandez and Denis Shapovalov both advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday. Fernandez beat Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-4, 6-1, while Shapovalov defeated France's Luca Van Assche 6-0, 6-4, 7-6 (7).

The 23-year-old Fernandez next faces third-seeded American Jessica Pegula, while Shapovalov takes on eighth seed and Canadian Open champion Ben Shelton.

Third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime of Montreal is scheduled to face Russia's Karen Khachanov in a second-round match on Thursday.

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5. Tiger Woods Pleads No Contest to Reckless Driving, License Suspended Five Years

Source: CBS News

Golf legend Tiger Woods pleaded no contest Wednesday to a reckless driving charge in his Florida DUI case at the Martin County Courthouse, agreeing to a five-year suspension of his driver's license and a $1,000 fine. He was seen smiling during the hearing.

Woods was in a rollover crash on Jupiter Island in March. He had previously pleaded not guilty to DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. According to the arrest report, a breath test registered zero alcohol, but he refused a urine test and hydrocodone pills were found in his pocket.

State attorney Thomas Bakkedahl said the case "turned out to be a particularly difficult DUI to prove," since proving drug impairment is difficult, so it was replaced with the reckless driving charge.

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6. Trout on Angels Sale: It's a Fresh Start

Source: TSN

Mike Trout said Arte Moreno's sale of the Los Angeles Angels to Stan Kroenke "doesn't change" his desire to stay with the franchise, and it seems to energize him. "I'm excited. Look, the track record — it's there," Trout said.

Kroenke owns the NFL's Los Angeles Rams (two Super Bowl appearances since returning to L.A. in 2016), the NHL's Colorado Avalanche (two Stanley Cups) and the NBA's Denver Nuggets (a championship), among others. Forbes estimates his net worth at $24.3 billion, and the purchase was valued at a reported record $4 billion.

The Angels have made the playoffs just once since 2010 and have clinched their 11th consecutive losing season. Trout, signed through 2030, wants the club to regain its "winning culture."

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7. Jalen Hurts Acknowledges He and A.J. Brown Grew Apart

Source: NBC Sports

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts acknowledged that he and wide receiver A.J. Brown grew apart. Asked in a GQ interview published Tuesday whether the two had drifted, Hurts replied, "I mean, clearly."

The Eagles traded Brown to the New England Patriots in June, and Brown told reporters last month that he and Hurts had not spoken since the trade. The two first met at Alabama, and Hurts later became godfather to Brown's daughter, Jersee.

In four seasons with the Eagles, Brown caught 339 passes for 5,034 yards and 32 touchdowns. He became frustrated with Hurts and his role in the 2024 offseason, and the Eagles eventually granted his trade request.

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8. Canadian Striker Jonathan David Joins Atletico Madrid on Loan

Source: Sportsnet

Canadian striker Jonathan David was introduced by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday after joining the Spanish club on loan from Juventus, with the deal announced late Tuesday.

The 26-year-old scored eight goals in 46 appearances during his lone season with Juventus. Before moving to Italy, he spent five years at Lille, scoring 109 goals in 232 appearances with a French league title and a Super Cup. "My time at Juventus was not the easiest... now I am ready for a new challenge," David said.

Atletico holds an option to buy David outright for 25 million euros (about C$40.2 million) at season's end. Canada's all-time leading men's scorer with 42 goals, he will wear No. 15 and compete with Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth.

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9. Blues Prospect Matthew Mayich Hospitalized After Summer Workout

Source: Pro Hockey Rumors

St. Louis Blues defense prospect Matthew Mayich was hospitalized after collapsing during off-season workouts with Arizona State University. The 21-year-old, who transferred from Clarkson University, collapsed during the event on the morning of August 21.

In the latest update, attorney Rob Carey, representing the Mayich family, said the defenseman has "zero chance" of recovery and criticized Arizona State's investigation, pledging to launch his own. The university's police department has also opened an independent investigation.

The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Mayich is a sixth-round pick of the Blues in 2023 who previously played for the OHL's Ottawa 67's.

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10. US Open Day 4: Alcaraz Rallies Through, Shelton Advances

Source: Bleacher Report

On Day 4 of the U.S. Open on Wednesday, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz rallied from a set down to beat Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 and reach the third round, having missed the previous four months with a wrist injury.

American Ben Shelton edged Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (3), 7-5 to advance. In the women's draw, Sabalenka swept Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 and Jessica Pegula beat Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-1.

Thursday's featured matches include Felix Auger-Aliassime against Karen Khachanov and Coco Gauff against Paula Badosa.

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