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Doctors tell Jansen to skip trip to Denver

The Dodgers are expected to be without All-Star closer

Kenley Jansen for a key weekend series with the Rockies after a team cardiologist recommended the right-hander not travel to Denver.

Twice in his career Jansen has experienced an atrial fibrillation episode, more commonly known as an irregular heartbeat, while the Dodgers were in the high altitude of Colorado. The most recent episode happened Aug. 9 before the start of a four-game series at Coors Field, with Jansen calling 911 when an accelerated heartbeat would not subside. His heart had to be shocked back into rhythm at a Denver hospital.

Mbappe suspended three matches for red card

Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe has been suspended for three matches after being sent off during a French league game last weekend. The 19-year-old striker received a red card in stoppage time during PSG’s 4-2 win over Nimes.

Sano dodges serious injury, already set to return

Twins third baseman Miguel Sano is hoping to return to the lineup Friday after being carted off the field Tuesday with a left leg injury. X-rays were negative and the former All-Star was diagnosed with a left leg bruise.

Fowler back for BMW Championship

Rickie Fowler has stayed at home for the past three weeks and two FedEx Cup playoff events because of a partial tear to his right oblique, but he is expected to play in the BMW Championship this week and says he is pain free.

U.S. to miss veteran defender against Mexico

U.S. national team defender John Brooks will return to Germany following Friday’s friendly against Brazil, missing out on the friendly against Mexico four days later.

Nebraska searching for replacement for rainout

Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos says he is doing all he can to find a 12th regular-season game for the Cornhuskers after the opener against Akron was called off because of inclement weather Saturday. Moos said rescheduling the game against Akron for Dec. 1 is an option, or to fill the open date Oct. 27 with a game likely against an FCS team.