Pujols homered leading off the 19th inning, and the Angels outlasted the Red Sox, 5-4, on Saturday night in the longest game in the major leagues this season. Pujols’ 514th career homer and 22nd of the season came on a 3-2 pitch from Brandon Workman (1-6). The towering drive disappeared into the seats above the 18-foot wall in right-center. “I had the opportunity twice to give the team the lead and I didn’t come through, but you just need to stay positive all the time and look for a pitch to hit,” Pujols said following a 6-hour, 31-minute marathon in which both teams used nine pitchers, and 558 pitches were thrown....

The ape in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, has been spotted stealing and guzzling bottles of alcohol. The monkey has stolen the bottles from both shops and local citizens, according to media reports. Rhesus macaque monkeys are native to India, and widespread throughout the country. Conflict between monkeys and humans has increased in recent years, with populations expanding. Humans and macaque monkeys share 93 percent of their DNA. A video posted to Twitter by Anurag Mishra shows the monkey drinking from a can of beer....

There was the team that hit the fewest home runs in the major leagues during the regular season — Kansas City, with 95 — going deep three times, including twice in the 10th inning for an 8-6 win in Game 1 of the best-of-seven series. GAME 2: 4:07 p.m. ET; Ventura vs. Norris | Linemakers sets the scene | Rooting: vs. O’s | vs. KC There was the team with the fewest stolen bases in the major leagues — Baltimore, with 44 — executing a bizarre double steal that featured Jonathan Schoop getting caught wandering off second base, then Alcides Escobar’s throw bouncing off him, to set up the tying run in the sixth inning....

Doug Fister pitched six effective innings to help Detroit tie the series at two games apiece. MORE: Stats | TV schedule | Series images you must see | Spector’s Playoff Journal Here's how it all happened, as it happened . . . PREGAME Tigers manager Jim Leyland made the big news of the day by announcing a change to his lineup that he had said he wouldn't make, taking Cabrera out of the No....

Minutes after the Lions put the finishing touches on a 17-14 loss to the Bills, having led 14-0 across the street at Ford Field, the Tigers were denied in their bid to take an early lead on the Orioles in Game 3 of the American League division series. MORE: Orioles at Tigers, Game 3 box score | Late game: Angels face elimination vs. Royals With two outs in the bottom of the second inning, and Alex Avila on third base after doubling and advancing on a flyout, Tigers shortstop Andrew Romine dropped down a nearly perfect drag bunt up the first base line....

The actor/producer shot Hutchins on the New Mexico film set while practicing for a scene in which he drew a gun, and he has been named in several lawsuits since the incident. The Friday filing, which was viewed by Newsweek, also said that Baldwin did not bear culpability for Hutchins’ death because it was someone else’s responsibility to check the weapon and he was told that the gun did not have any live rounds....

The 42-year-old’s death has sent a wave of shock throughout Hollywood as many leading industry figures express their shock and share their condolences with Hutchins’ family and loved ones. Hutchins died shortly after being taken to a hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Thursday following the tragic incident on the set of the movie, Rust. The film’s director Joel Souza was also seriously injured in the incident. “Absolutely horrifying and devastating news about cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins....

But nothing fazes or surprises the 30-year-old backstop, for him it’s all a part of the game. “I’ve caught for nine years in the big leagues, I’ve had a lot seasons where I’ve played a lot of games behind the plate,” said Avila as he stood next to his locker in the clubhouse at Wrigley Field. MORE: Cubs focused on October with defensive flexibility in mind The Cubs traded for Avila before the July 31 non-wavier deadline....

Shkrodan Mustafi headed in Mesut Ozil’s freekick in the 36th minute to put the Gunners ahead before Alexis Sanchez tucked home Alexander Lacazette’s pass to wrap up victory for Arsene Wenger’s men. And the Nigeria international who replaced Ozil with six minutes left to play, took to social media to express his joy at his side’s north London derby win, their first in the English top-flight over the Lillywhites since 2014....

The NBA announced the fines in a press release Tuesday evening. MORE: Potential replacements for Brian Shaw in Denver | Sorting out the East playoff race A wrestling match between Len and Whiteside broke out shortly after Whiteside dunked and Len’s arm came through to his face. Neither player will be suspended. The penalties were announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations. Len is averaging 6.5 points and 6....

The process of selecting the jurors and alternates began on Monday for the high-profile trial of Alex Murdaugh, 54, who is accused of fatally shooting his wife Margaret “Maggie” Murdaugh, 52, and their 22-year-old son, Paul Murdaugh. The pair were killed on June 7, 2021, with Alex Murdaugh calling the cops to say he had found their bodies at their home in Colleton County, South Carolina. Murdaugh, who denies their murders, is also facing a string of fraud charges after being accused of stealing more than $6 million from his clients....

The New York Post reported on Thursday that Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez have ended their pursuit of the Mets. Sources told the newspaper the slugger and the singer couldn’t line up enough investors, and that they weren’t keen on buying the ballclub without also acquiring the Mets’ TV network, SNY. The current regime has been unwilling to give up that revenue source. MORE: J-Rod tried to bring in failed Marlins suitor...

“I am rooting for him,” the 81-year-old Aaron told Newsday on Monday. “Despite all of the things that people say he had been involved in, I’m rooting for him to come back and have a great year. I am very much anxious to see what he’s going to do. I wish him well, but I just don’t know. When you’re (away) from playing the game the whole year and go out and then have to face kids that are throwing 90 miles an hour, it’s a tough thing....

The congresswoman, who has previously promoted Medicare for all, also used the GM strike to advocate for the policy, which has become a central issue in the Democratic primary for the 2020 presidential election. On Tuesday, news reports said that GM would be cutting off the health care of striking workers. The union representing the workers, the United Automobile Workers, will pay for the cost of COBRA insurance in the interim....

“We understand that DA’s may have emergencies while on-road, and especially during Covid, DAs have struggled to find bathrooms while delivering,” the letter said. Its next sentence was bolded and underlined: “Regardless, DAs cannot, MUST NOT, return bags to station with poop inside.” The letter then addressed reported issues about “bottles of urine.” “We’ve noticed an uptick recently of all kinds of unsanitary garbage being left inside bags: used masks, gloves, bottles of urine,” the letter said....

Leonid Volkov, who heads Navalny’s regional headquarters network, said Monday that the international community should hold Putin accountable ahead of Navalny’s death rather than afterward. Navalny, 44, has been on hunger strike for weeks after complaining that he was not given adequate health treatment while serving a two and a half year prison sentence. “With all due respect, I would very much prefer that international community holds Putin accountable for everything that is happening to Navalny now BEFORE he dies,” Volkov tweeted....

The 28-year-old Chile international has scored 15 Premier League goals, supplying eight assists, and has been one of the key players at the Emirates this season. Hummels offers Arsenal Champions League hope Despite Sanchez’s efforts, Arsenal are currently fourth in the table, three points behind second-placed Spurs, and they find themselves some way off the pace of league leaders Chelsea. Their hopes of closing the gap to the Blues were dealt a blow at the end of January when they suffered a defeat at home to Watford before succumbing to Antonio Conte’s side at Stamford Bridge last week....

Chez Panisse has always been dedicated to using fresh, lovingly grown, organic ingredients and preparing them to enhance their natural flavors. Scads of other restaurants now share that philosophy, but Fanny’s observations make it clear that at Chez Panisse this mission is both fetish and inspiration. “I like to be around on Wednesdays because that’s the one day the vegetables come in from the Chinos’ farm way down in Rancho Santa Fe,” she writes....

Set in the fictional Big Rock National Park, “Battle at Big Rock” shows how dinosaurs have begun invading American life, depicting a dinosaur attack on an RV campsite. “It’s about a family on a camping trip to Big Rock National Park, about 20 miles from where the last film ended,” Jurassic World and “Battle of Big Rock” director Colin Trevorrow told Collider. “There have been a few sightings, but this is the first major confrontation between dinosaurs and humans....

Two of the founders of AEW are Matt and Nick Jackson, The Young Bucks, so it makes sense that All Elite Wrestling puts a big emphasis on tag team wrestling. Since their signings, Jungle Boy (real name Jack Perry) and Luchasaurus have begun to impress the crowds with their athleticism and unconventional gimmicks as they head into their first round match against the Lucha Bros. Jungle Boy’s character is just as his name implies....