Former Dodger is found dead
A former professional baseball player sought in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend in Arizona was found dead of a self-inf licted gunshot wound at the Grand Canyon, police said.
Charles Haeger, 37, pitched for three teams including the Dodgers over parts of five seasons.
Matt Klentak stepped down as general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies after a third straight September collapse left the team out of the postseason for the ninth consecutive season. ... Veteran catcher Francisco Cer velli retired after a 13year career.
The San Francisco 49ers activated receiver Deebo Samuel from injured reserve and promoted running back JaMycal Hasty to the active roster. ... Buffalo activated cornerback Josh Norman off IR. ... Green Bay put linebacker Christian Kirksey (pectoral) and wide receiver Allen Lazard (core) on IR. Atlanta will be without kicker Younghoe Koo and defensive end Takk McKinley because of groin injuries, and safeties Ricardo Allen (elbow) and Keanu Neal (hamstring) also will miss Monday’s game against the Packers. ... Indianapolis activated tight end Trey Burton from IR and put receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (leg surgery) on it.
The Vegas Golden Knights re-signed goaltender Robin Lehner to a $25million, five-year contract. ... Pittsburgh gave All-Star goalie Tristan Jarry a threeyear deal with an average annual value of $3.5 million, likely meaning the Penguins will move on from two-time Stanley Cup-winner Matt Murray. ... Philadelphia signed backup goalie Brian Elliott to a $1.5-million, oneyear extension. ... Arizona put forward Michael Grabner on waivers.
Orlando stretched its MLS-best unbeaten streak to nine with a 3-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls.
Will Power won the pole, then led every lap of the IRL’s second Harvest GP race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s road course, beating Valencia’s Colton Herta by 0.8932 seconds. ... Justin Haley reached the second round of the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs with a win at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. ... Raphael Lessard won his first NASCAR national series race with a Truck Series victory at Talladega.
The junior-lightweight title fight between Leo Santa Cruz and Gervonta “Tank” Davis was moved to Oct. 31 in San Antonio.