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Wednesday’s Sports in Brief

No. 3 Ohio State tries to stay unbeaten when No. 13 Wisconsin visits after stunning loss

The “Baby Shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo” earworm might just be coming to a World Series near you as the games shift to Washington

Welcome, rookies: Memphis’ Ja Morant among the many NBA newcomers who made noise in their debuts

Hansen calls Jones’ bluff ahead of NZ vs England semifinal

Nikola Jokic shines as Denver Nuggets beat Portland Trail Blazers 108-100

Tiger Woods shot a 6-under 64 in first round of the Zozo Championship, the PGA’s first tournament in Japan

Astros’ Verlander 1st pitcher to go 0-5 in World Series

Take a look at the highlights from the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 127-126 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Sounders advance to West finals with 2-0 win over Salt Lake

Sexton after the loss in the season opener at Orlando.

Garland after his NBA debut in Orlando.

Doncic-Porzingis debut carries Mavs past Wizards, 108-100

Beilein after the 94-85 loss to the Magic.

NHL Capsules

Victor Hedman scored a power-play goal with 56.8 seconds remaining to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins

The wine-and-gold fought back in the second half, but couldn’t trim the lead past six.

Irving scores 50 but misses last shot, Wolves top Nets in OT

Vucevic powers Magic past Cavaliers 94-85 in season opener

Pozuelo scores twice, Toronto advances to conference final