Deadspin | Rangers break out for big ninth inning, split series with A’s Apr 16, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (21) hits a RBI sacrifice fly against the Athletics during the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images Joc Pederson stroked the tiebreaking single in a four-run ninth inning as the Texas Rangers notched a 9-6 victory over the Athletics on Thursday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif. Josh Jung smacked a two-run homer among his three hits and Ezequiel Duran had two hits and two RBIs as the Rangers earned a split of the four-game series with their American League West rivals. Nick Kurtz’s three-run double in the bottom of the eighth gave the Athletics the lead before Texas sent nine batters to plate in the ninth. Duran added a two-run single in the inning. Jacob Wilson had a two-run single for the Athletics while Shea Langeliers reached base five times on two hits and three walks. Lawrence Butler, Carlos Cortes, Kurtz and Wilson also had two hits for the A’s. Cal Quantrill (1-0) pitched the bottom of the ninth and was credited with the victory for Texas. The Rangers took a 5-3 lead in the seventh when Jung hit a seemingly harmless fly to the opposite field in right, but on a day with fierce winds blowing, the ball carried just over the short wall. The A’s got two breaks while scoring three times in the bottom of eighth. Duran lost Butler’s pop-up in the sun for an infield single, and the bases were later loaded with two outs when Jacob Latz entered to face Kurtz. Kurtz hit a shallow pop fly to left that blew toward the line and fell in front of Wyatt Langford. The double cleared the bases to give the A’s a 6-5 edge. In the ninth, Burger and Jung singled off Justin Sterner (0-2) to start the inning. Kyle Higashioka bunted, Sterner fielded it and threw high to third and Burger scored to tie the game. Pederson followed with a single to center to give Texas a 7-6 lead before Duran made it a three-run margin. Jacob Lopez allowed two runs and three hits over five innings for the Athletics. He struck out five and walked four. Jack Leiter gave up three runs and seven hits over 5 2/3 innings for the Rangers. He struck out three and walked three. The A’s scored three runs in the fifth to take a 3-2 lead. Wilson dropped a two-run single to right to tie the score. He then stole second and scored on Cortes’ run-scoring single to right. Texas tied the score at 3 in the sixth when Pederson drew a one-out, pinch-hit walk and scored on a two-out double by Josh Smith. Texas struck in the third when Duran hit a one-out double to left and scored on Brandon Nimmo’s single. The Rangers made it 2-0 in the fifth when Lopez walked the bases full with one out before Burger’s sacrifice fly scored Duran. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Rangers #break #big #ninth #inning #split #series

Deadspin | Rangers break out for big ninth inning, split series with A’s
Apr 16, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (21) hits a RBI sacrifice fly against the Athletics during the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

Joc Pederson stroked the tiebreaking single in a four-run ninth inning as the Texas Rangers notched a 9-6 victory over the Athletics on Thursday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.

Josh Jung smacked a two-run homer among his three hits and Ezequiel Duran had two hits and two RBIs as the Rangers earned a split of the four-game series with their American League West rivals.

Nick Kurtz’s three-run double in the bottom of the eighth gave the Athletics the lead before Texas sent nine batters to plate in the ninth. Duran added a two-run single in the inning.

Jacob Wilson had a two-run single for the Athletics while Shea Langeliers reached base five times on two hits and three walks. Lawrence Butler, Carlos Cortes, Kurtz and Wilson also had two hits for the A’s.

Cal Quantrill (1-0) pitched the bottom of the ninth and was credited with the victory for Texas.

The Rangers took a 5-3 lead in the seventh when Jung hit a seemingly harmless fly to the opposite field in right, but on a day with fierce winds blowing, the ball carried just over the short wall.

The A’s got two breaks while scoring three times in the bottom of eighth. Duran lost Butler’s pop-up in the sun for an infield single, and the bases were later loaded with two outs when Jacob Latz entered to face Kurtz.

Kurtz hit a shallow pop fly to left that blew toward the line and fell in front of Wyatt Langford. The double cleared the bases to give the A’s a 6-5 edge.

In the ninth, Burger and Jung singled off Justin Sterner (0-2) to start the inning. Kyle Higashioka bunted, Sterner fielded it and threw high to third and Burger scored to tie the game.

Pederson followed with a single to center to give Texas a 7-6 lead before Duran made it a three-run margin.

Jacob Lopez allowed two runs and three hits over five innings for the Athletics. He struck out five and walked four.

Jack Leiter gave up three runs and seven hits over 5 2/3 innings for the Rangers. He struck out three and walked three.

The A’s scored three runs in the fifth to take a 3-2 lead. Wilson dropped a two-run single to right to tie the score. He then stole second and scored on Cortes’ run-scoring single to right.

Texas tied the score at 3 in the sixth when Pederson drew a one-out, pinch-hit walk and scored on a two-out double by Josh Smith.

Texas struck in the third when Duran hit a one-out double to left and scored on Brandon Nimmo’s single.

The Rangers made it 2-0 in the fifth when Lopez walked the bases full with one out before Burger’s sacrifice fly scored Duran.

–Field Level Media

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Apr 16, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (21) hits a RBI sacrifice fly against the Athletics during the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

Joc Pederson stroked the tiebreaking single in a four-run ninth inning as the Texas Rangers notched a 9-6 victory over the Athletics on Thursday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.

Josh Jung smacked a two-run homer among his three hits and Ezequiel Duran had two hits and two RBIs as the Rangers earned a split of the four-game series with their American League West rivals.

Nick Kurtz’s three-run double in the bottom of the eighth gave the Athletics the lead before Texas sent nine batters to plate in the ninth. Duran added a two-run single in the inning.

Jacob Wilson had a two-run single for the Athletics while Shea Langeliers reached base five times on two hits and three walks. Lawrence Butler, Carlos Cortes, Kurtz and Wilson also had two hits for the A’s.

Cal Quantrill (1-0) pitched the bottom of the ninth and was credited with the victory for Texas.

The Rangers took a 5-3 lead in the seventh when Jung hit a seemingly harmless fly to the opposite field in right, but on a day with fierce winds blowing, the ball carried just over the short wall.

The A’s got two breaks while scoring three times in the bottom of eighth. Duran lost Butler’s pop-up in the sun for an infield single, and the bases were later loaded with two outs when Jacob Latz entered to face Kurtz.

Kurtz hit a shallow pop fly to left that blew toward the line and fell in front of Wyatt Langford. The double cleared the bases to give the A’s a 6-5 edge.

In the ninth, Burger and Jung singled off Justin Sterner (0-2) to start the inning. Kyle Higashioka bunted, Sterner fielded it and threw high to third and Burger scored to tie the game.

Pederson followed with a single to center to give Texas a 7-6 lead before Duran made it a three-run margin.

Jacob Lopez allowed two runs and three hits over five innings for the Athletics. He struck out five and walked four.

Jack Leiter gave up three runs and seven hits over 5 2/3 innings for the Rangers. He struck out three and walked three.

The A’s scored three runs in the fifth to take a 3-2 lead. Wilson dropped a two-run single to right to tie the score. He then stole second and scored on Cortes’ run-scoring single to right.

Texas tied the score at 3 in the sixth when Pederson drew a one-out, pinch-hit walk and scored on a two-out double by Josh Smith.

Texas struck in the third when Duran hit a one-out double to left and scored on Brandon Nimmo’s single.

The Rangers made it 2-0 in the fifth when Lopez walked the bases full with one out before Burger’s sacrifice fly scored Duran.

–Field Level Media

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Barcelona Open 2026: Arthur Fils defeats Lorenzo Musetti to reach semis <div id="content-body-70875215" itemprop="articleBody">Arthur Fils defeated second seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Barcelona Open semifinals.In the semifinal, young Frenchman Fils, ranked 30th, will take on in-form Spaniard Rafael Jodar, who beat Cameron Norrie.Clay expert Musetti survived two break points in the eighth game of the first set, but the 21-year-old Fils took his third to claim a 5-3 lead and then served out.Fils, who came back from an eight-month injury absence in February, has been in strong form, finishing as runner-up to Carlos Alcaraz in Doha.ALSO READ | <a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/marketa-vondrousova-doping-control-incident-ban-risk-tennis-news/article70875121.ece" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Vondrousova risks four-year ban for shutting door on doping officer</a>He wrapped up the second set of the quarterfinal clash with a break in the ninth game and then finished by winning to love on his serve.“I was happy with the performance today, pretty solid throughout. With Lorenzo, it is always very tough because he can change the rhythm,” said Fils.Earlier, fifth seed Andrey Rublev eased to a 6-4, 6-3 win over Tomas Machac, and he will face qualifier Hamad Medjedovic, who ousted Alex de Minaur earlier in the week, after he defeated Nuno Borges 7-6 (8/6), 6-2.Published on Apr 17, 2026</div> #Barcelona #Open #Arthur #Fils #defeats #Lorenzo #Musetti #reach #semis

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August 20, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Former Los Angeles Angels player Garret Anderson acknowledges spectators before being introduced for induction into the Angels hall of fame at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Garret Anderson, the hero of Game 7 of the 2002 World Series and the all-time hits leader among other offensive categories for the Angels’ franchise, died on Thursday. He was 53.

The Angels did not disclose a cause of death in announcing his passing on Friday. TMZ reported Anderson died following a medical emergency at his home in Newport Beach, Calif.

“The Angels Organization is mourning the loss of one of our franchise’s most beloved icons, Garret Anderson,” Angels owner Arte Moreno said in a statement. “Garret was a cornerstone of our organization throughout his 15 seasons and his stoic presence in the outfield and our clubhouse elevated the Angels into an era of continued success, highlighted by the 2002 World Series championship.”

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Angels Hall of Famer Garret Anderson.
Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to… pic.twitter.com/RyF5qa7OPE
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) April 17, 2026

Anderson ripped a bases-clearing double in the bottom of the third inning, which proved to be the decisive hit to lift the then-Anaheim Angels to a 4-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants in Game 7 of the 2002 World Series. It remains the only World Series appearance for the franchise.

“Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond,” Moreno said. “His admiration and respect for the game was immeasurable.”

Anderson remains atop the franchise all-time list in hits (2,368), total bases (3,743), extra-base hits (796), doubles (489), RBIs (1,292) and games played (2,013). He batted .296 with 272 homers with the Angels after being selected by the club in the fourth round of the 1990 MLB Draft out of John F. Kennedy High School in Granada Hills, Calif.

Anderson was inducted into the Angels’ Hall of Fame on Aug. 20, 2016. The team plans to honor Anderson for the remainder of the season by the players wearing a memorial patch on their jerseys.

Here’s the patch the #Angels will wear the rest of the season to honor Garret Anderson pic.twitter.com/9L6S0ZlJrU
— Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) April 17, 2026

“We extend our deepest condolences to Garret’s wife Teresa, daughters Brianne and Bailey, son Garret ‘Trey’ Anderson III, and his entire family,” Moreno said.

A two-time Silver Slugger recipient and three-time All-Star, he became a full-time player in Anaheim in 1995 and stayed 14 seasons. Anderson finished his career by spending one season with both the Atlanta Braves (2009) and Los Angeles Dodgers (2010).

Only Mike Trout, with the franchise since 2011, has worn an Angels uniform longer than Anderson.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Angels #great #Garret #Anderson #dies">Deadspin | Former Angels great Garret Anderson dies at 53

August 20, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Former Los Angeles Angels player Garret Anderson acknowledges spectators before being introduced for induction into the Angels hall of fame at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Garret Anderson, the hero of Game 7 of the 2002 World Series and the all-time hits leader among other offensive categories for the Angels’ franchise, died on Thursday. He was 53.

The Angels did not disclose a cause of death in announcing his passing on Friday. TMZ reported Anderson died following a medical emergency at his home in Newport Beach, Calif.

“The Angels Organization is mourning the loss of one of our franchise’s most beloved icons, Garret Anderson,” Angels owner Arte Moreno said in a statement. “Garret was a cornerstone of our organization throughout his 15 seasons and his stoic presence in the outfield and our clubhouse elevated the Angels into an era of continued success, highlighted by the 2002 World Series championship.”

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Angels Hall of Famer Garret Anderson.
Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to… pic.twitter.com/RyF5qa7OPE
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) April 17, 2026

Anderson ripped a bases-clearing double in the bottom of the third inning, which proved to be the decisive hit to lift the then-Anaheim Angels to a 4-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants in Game 7 of the 2002 World Series. It remains the only World Series appearance for the franchise.

“Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond,” Moreno said. “His admiration and respect for the game was immeasurable.”

Anderson remains atop the franchise all-time list in hits (2,368), total bases (3,743), extra-base hits (796), doubles (489), RBIs (1,292) and games played (2,013). He batted .296 with 272 homers with the Angels after being selected by the club in the fourth round of the 1990 MLB Draft out of John F. Kennedy High School in Granada Hills, Calif.

Anderson was inducted into the Angels’ Hall of Fame on Aug. 20, 2016. The team plans to honor Anderson for the remainder of the season by the players wearing a memorial patch on their jerseys.

Here’s the patch the #Angels will wear the rest of the season to honor Garret Anderson pic.twitter.com/9L6S0ZlJrU
— Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) April 17, 2026

“We extend our deepest condolences to Garret’s wife Teresa, daughters Brianne and Bailey, son Garret ‘Trey’ Anderson III, and his entire family,” Moreno said.

A two-time Silver Slugger recipient and three-time All-Star, he became a full-time player in Anaheim in 1995 and stayed 14 seasons. Anderson finished his career by spending one season with both the Atlanta Braves (2009) and Los Angeles Dodgers (2010).

Only Mike Trout, with the franchise since 2011, has worn an Angels uniform longer than Anderson.

–Field Level Media

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There is a certain calmness about R. Vaishali. That is evident in her voice, coming through clearly over the phone from Cyprus, some 5,000 kms away.

You could also sense some joy in her voice. You would understand if she chose to scream with delight: after all, she became the first Indian to win the Women’s Candidates chess tournament just a couple of days ago and thus qualified for the World title match.

Vaishali, though, is as collected as ever when she talks about the greatest moment of her career. “Winning the Candidates means a lot to me, as it has been my dream to win the World championship since I was a little girl,” she tells Sportstar. “When Viswanathan Anand sir was given a reception in 2012, after he won the World championship, I was one of the kids sent to the Chennai airport by my school, Velammal. That reception was inspiring.”

She was 11 then.

And Anand was there in Cyprus to congratulate her in person. He is her mentor now. She is being trained and sponsored by WestBridge Anand Chess Academy (WACA), which the five-time World champion founded along with Sandeep Singhal.

“Even before the Candidates, I had discussions with Anand sir, and the suggestions he made proved useful for my games,” says Vaishali. “And yes, I have been discussing chess with my younger brother R. Praggnanadhaa, who was playing the open section of the Candidates here. We even discussed what openings I should play for my last two rounds.”

It was a superb victory in her final-round game against Katerya Lagno that gave Vaishali the title. “I was very happy to see some Sicilian (Defence) on the board,” she smiles. “I didn’t expect her to play this Dragon variation specifically that day. But I had prepared it, of course, before the tournament. Since she had some chances if she won, she was provoked to play that aggressive line.”

But Vaishali didn’t give her a chance and dominated the game. “I am quite happy with that game, and also with the ones against Divya Deshmukh and Aleksandra Goryachkina,” she says. “I wasn’t pleased with the way I began, however — four draws and then a loss in the fifth round. But after that, I bounced back with successive victories. Yes, it has been a pattern for me: I tend to hit my peak after a low. Here, I wasn’t bothered about the standings at the early stage, as I knew I could come back later, but what worried me was the way I played: I was defending in every game. So I decided to focus on the quality of my games.”

That certainly helped.

Published on Apr 17, 2026

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Candidates 2026: Discussions with Anand and Pragg helped me, says triumphant Vaishali There is a certain calmness about R. Vaishali. That is evident in her voice, coming through clearly over the phone from Cyprus, some 5,000 kms away.You could also sense some joy in her voice. You would understand if she chose to scream with delight: after all, she became the first Indian to win the Women’s Candidates chess tournament just a couple of days ago and thus qualified for the World title match.Vaishali, though, is as collected as ever when she talks about the greatest moment of her career. “Winning the Candidates means a lot to me, as it has been my dream to win the World championship since I was a little girl,” she tells Sportstar. “When Viswanathan Anand sir was given a reception in 2012, after he won the World championship, I was one of the kids sent to the Chennai airport by my school, Velammal. That reception was inspiring.”She was 11 then.And Anand was there in Cyprus to congratulate her in person. He is her mentor now. She is being trained and sponsored by WestBridge Anand Chess Academy (WACA), which the five-time World champion founded along with Sandeep Singhal.“Even before the Candidates, I had discussions with Anand sir, and the suggestions he made proved useful for my games,” says Vaishali. “And yes, I have been discussing chess with my younger brother R. Praggnanadhaa, who was playing the open section of the Candidates here. We even discussed what openings I should play for my last two rounds.”RELATED | Vaishali has worked hard, is confident now: coach RameshIt was a superb victory in her final-round game against Katerya Lagno that gave Vaishali the title. “I was very happy to see some Sicilian (Defence) on the board,” she smiles. “I didn’t expect her to play this Dragon variation specifically that day. But I had prepared it, of course, before the tournament. Since she had some chances if she won, she was provoked to play that aggressive line.”But Vaishali didn’t give her a chance and dominated the game. “I am quite happy with that game, and also with the ones against Divya Deshmukh and Aleksandra Goryachkina,” she says. “I wasn’t pleased with the way I began, however — four draws and then a loss in the fifth round. But after that, I bounced back with successive victories. Yes, it has been a pattern for me: I tend to hit my peak after a low. Here, I wasn’t bothered about the standings at the early stage, as I knew I could come back later, but what worried me was the way I played: I was defending in every game. So I decided to focus on the quality of my games.”That certainly helped.Published on Apr 17, 2026 #Candidates #Discussions #Anand #Pragg #helped #triumphant #Vaishali

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There is a certain calmness about R. Vaishali. That is evident in her voice, coming through clearly over the phone from Cyprus, some 5,000 kms away.
You could also sense some joy in her voice. You would understand if she chose to scream with delight: after all, she became the first Indian to win the Women’s Candidates chess tournament just a couple of days ago and thus qualified for the World title match.
Vaishali, though, is as collected as ever when she talks about the greatest moment of her career. “Winning the Candidates means a lot to me, as it has been my dream to win the World championship since I was a little girl,” she tells Sportstar. “When Viswanathan Anand sir was given a reception in 2012, after he won the World championship, I was one of the kids sent to the Chennai airport by my school, Velammal. That reception was inspiring.”
She was 11 then.
And Anand was there in Cyprus to congratulate her in person. He is her mentor now. She is being trained and sponsored by WestBridge Anand Chess Academy (WACA), which the five-time World champion founded along with Sandeep Singhal.
“Even before the Candidates, I had discussions with Anand sir, and the suggestions he made proved useful for my games,” says Vaishali. “And yes, I have been discussing chess with my younger brother R. Praggnanadhaa, who was playing the open section of the Candidates here. We even discussed what openings I should play for my last two rounds.”
RELATED | Vaishali has worked hard, is confident now: coach Ramesh
It was a superb victory in her final-round game against Katerya Lagno that gave Vaishali the title. “I was very happy to see some Sicilian (Defence) on the board,” she smiles. “I didn’t expect her to play this Dragon variation specifically that day. But I had prepared it, of course, before the tournament. Since she had some chances if she won, she was provoked to play that aggressive line.”
But Vaishali didn’t give her a chance and dominated the game. “I am quite happy with that game, and also with the ones against Divya Deshmukh and Aleksandra Goryachkina,” she says. “I wasn’t pleased with the way I began, however — four draws and then a loss in the fifth round. But after that, I bounced back with successive victories. Yes, it has been a pattern for me: I tend to hit my peak after a low. Here, I wasn’t bothered about the standings at the early stage, as I knew I could come back later, but what worried me was the way I played: I was defending in every game. So I decided to focus on the quality of my games.”
That certainly helped.
Published on Apr 17, 2026

#Candidates #Discussions #Anand #Pragg #helped #triumphant #Vaishali">Candidates 2026: Discussions with Anand and Pragg helped me, says triumphant Vaishali

There is a certain calmness about R. Vaishali. That is evident in her voice, coming through clearly over the phone from Cyprus, some 5,000 kms away.

She was 11 then.

That certainly helped.

Published on Apr 17, 2026

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Deadspin | Report: NWSL nearing vote on calendar shift Sep 30, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; A general view of the game ball before the game between Washington Spirit and Kansas City Current at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images The NWSL reportedly is considering a switch to a fall-to-spring schedule to align with other top soccer leagues — including MLS. ESPN reported on Friday that the NWSL’s board of governors is expected to vote on the issue later this month. Currently, the NWSL season runs from March to November. Top circuits in Europe start in late summer or early fall and end in late spring. MLS is making the transition to that format next season. The NWSL board previously voted against a calendar shift in 2024, according to ESPN. Switching calendars, if approved, could take several years to implement, per the report. A league spokesperson declined to provide a comment to ESPN. Those in favor of shifting to a fall-to-spring setup argue that there would be less competition for TV viewers for the NWSL playoffs. Those against a change point to the potential safety risks of playing in the league’s many cold-weather markets, including Denver, Boston, Chicago, Seattle and Salt Lake City. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Report #NWSL #nearing #vote #calendar #shift

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Sep 30, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; A general view of the game ball before the game between Washington Spirit and Kansas City Current at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The NWSL reportedly is considering a switch to a fall-to-spring schedule to align with other top soccer leagues — including MLS.

ESPN reported on Friday that the NWSL’s board of governors is expected to vote on the issue later this month.

Currently, the NWSL season runs from March to November. Top circuits in Europe start in late summer or early fall and end in late spring. MLS is making the transition to that format next season.

The NWSL board previously voted against a calendar shift in 2024, according to ESPN.

Switching calendars, if approved, could take several years to implement, per the report.

A league spokesperson declined to provide a comment to ESPN.

Those in favor of shifting to a fall-to-spring setup argue that there would be less competition for TV viewers for the NWSL playoffs. Those against a change point to the potential safety risks of playing in the league’s many cold-weather markets, including Denver, Boston, Chicago, Seattle and Salt Lake City.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Report #NWSL #nearing #vote #calendar #shift">Deadspin | Report: NWSL nearing vote on calendar shift

Sep 30, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; A general view of the game ball before the game between Washington Spirit and Kansas City Current at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The NWSL reportedly is considering a switch to a fall-to-spring schedule to align with other top soccer leagues — including MLS.

ESPN reported on Friday that the NWSL’s board of governors is expected to vote on the issue later this month.

Currently, the NWSL season runs from March to November. Top circuits in Europe start in late summer or early fall and end in late spring. MLS is making the transition to that format next season.

The NWSL board previously voted against a calendar shift in 2024, according to ESPN.

Switching calendars, if approved, could take several years to implement, per the report.

A league spokesperson declined to provide a comment to ESPN.

Those in favor of shifting to a fall-to-spring setup argue that there would be less competition for TV viewers for the NWSL playoffs. Those against a change point to the potential safety risks of playing in the league’s many cold-weather markets, including Denver, Boston, Chicago, Seattle and Salt Lake City.

–Field Level Media

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