Last night in the MLB playoffs, The San Diego Padres defeated the Phillies 8-5 in Game Two to even the series at one. The Padres exploded for five runs in the fifth inning after trailing by four early in the game. Elsewhere, the Astros took a 1-0 lead in the ALCS with a 4-2 win over the Yankees in Houston. New York will look to respond in Game Two tonight.
The Chicago Bulls led by as many as 15 points during a 116-108 season-opening victory over the Heat in Miami. DeMar DeRozan poured in 37 points in the victory, while Nikola Vucevic had 15 points and 17 rebounds. The Bulls open the season with a 1-0 record, and will visit the Wizards tomorrow night.
Other results from the NBA
Detroit Pistons 113, Orlando Magic 109
Washington Wizards 114, Indiana Pacers 107
Atlanta Hawks 117, Houston Rockets 107
New Orleans Pelicans 130, Brooklyn Nets 108
Chicago Bulls 116, Miami Heat 108
Toronto Raptors 108, Cleveland Guardians 105
Memphis Grizzlies 115, New York Knicks 112 (OT)
Minnesota Timberwolves 115, Oklahoma City Thunder 108
Charlotte Hornets 129, San Antonio Spurs 102
Utah Jazz 123, Denver Nuggets 102
Phoenix Suns 107, Dallas Mavericks 105
Portland Trail Blazers 115, Sacramento Kings 108
Tonight on Thursday Night Football, The 2-4 Arizona Cardinals will host the 2-4 New Orleans Saints.
In the PGA, Rory McIlroy will be looking to defend his title at the CJ Cup in South Carolina. Round one begins today.
The Associated Press published the IHSA Football week 9 top ten poll:
In Class 1A: Marquette moved up from 9th to the 8th spot
In Class 3A: Seneca stayed 8th, Princeton remained 3rd
In Class 5A: Morris jumped from 6th to 4th, Sycamore stayed 2nd ranked
The LP / Ottawa Swim team competed at the Pontiac Quadrangular Meet. Winners for LPO were Clara Guglielmetti in the 100 and 200 Freestyle, Lilly Mustered in the 200 Medley and Guglielmetti, Kailey Goetsch, Evvie Jeppson and Mikenna DeSpain in the 200 freestyle relay.
Serena lost 9-2 to Quincy Notre Dame at the Soccer Class 1A Mendota Sectional semifinal. The Huskers goalkeeper Carson Baker finished with 20 saves in the loss.
Woodland won at DePue in Volleyball. For the Lady Warriors, Shae Simons had 13 assists, two aces, Emma Highland and Chloe Johnston each had four kills.
Shepherd competed with Pontiac in girls basketball. The 7th Grade team lost 19-16. Kennedy Kane had 6 points. The 8th Graders won 33-7. Ashlynn Ganiere had 20 points,7 steals and Reese Purcell finished with 6 points, 7 rebounds for the Lady Rams.
Also in girls basketball, Marquette Academy won on the road at Lasalle Lincoln 49-3. For the 8th grade Lady Knights, Anna Hjerpe led the way with 17 points and Hunter Hopkins added 14 points in the victory.