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VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM GAME THREE OF THE MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES BETWEEN THE SEATTLE MARINERS AND THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS COMPLETE SCRIPT TO FOLLOW  SHOWS: SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 15, 2025) (MLB – See script for restrictions) SEATTLE MARINERS V TORONTO BLUE JAYS 4-13  SHOTLIST TO FOLLOW STORY: Andres Gimenez, George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Alejandro Kirk and Addison Barger homered as the Toronto Blue Jays clobbered the Seattle Mariners 13-4 on Wednesday (October 15) in Game Three of the American League Championship Series. Shane Bieber (1-0) overcame a shaky first inning to make a quality start as the Blue Jays pulled within 2-1 in the best-of-seven series after losing the first two games at home. Game 4 is scheduled for Thursday night in Seattle. Julio Rodriguez hit a two-run homer in the first inning for the Mariners, but the Blue Jays followed with 12 unanswered runs. Seattle's Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh hit back-to-back homers in the eighth before the Toronto's Barger went deep in the ninth. The Blue Jays failed to score a run after the second inning in the first two games of the series, but they scored five times in the third on Wednesday and tacked on runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth to pull away. Mariners starter George Kirby (0-1) cruised through the first two innings, allowing only an infield single, but seemed to lose his command in the third, leaving pitches down the middle of the plate. Ernie Clement led off the Toronto third with a double, and Gimenez followed with a homer to right-center to tie the score at 2-2. With one out, Nathan Lukes singled and Guerrero Jr. doubled. Kirby walked Kirk with two outs to load the bases. A wild pitch brought home the go-ahead run, and Daulton Varsho doubled to right to make it 5-2. Springer homered to center with two outs in fourth to extend the Blue Jays' lead to 6-2. Guerrero hit the first pitch of the fifth over the wall in center. Following a walk to Anthony Santander, Kirby was pulled. Kirk greeted reliever Carlos Vargas with a single, and with two outs, Clement singled to make it 8-2. Gimenez and Springer began the sixth with singles off Vargas, who was replaced by Caleb Ferguson. Lukes hit a tapper down the first base line to score Gimenez from third before Guerrero was walked intentionally. An out later, Kirk went deep to right — his three-run shot increasing the lead to 12-2. Bieber pitched six innings and gave up two runs on four hits, with one walk and eight strikeouts. Kirby went four-plus innings and allowed eight runs on eight hits, with two walks and four strikeouts. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo) More MLB content is available on Reuters Connect here: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?sources=mlbimagen

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VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM GAME THREE OF THE MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES BETWEEN THE SEATTLE MARINERS AND THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT SHOWS: SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 15, 2025) (MLB – See script for restrictions) SEATTLE MARINERS V TORONTO BLUE JAYS 4-13  SHOTLIST TO FOLLOW STORY: Andres Gimenez, George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Alejandro Kirk and Addison Barger homered as the Toronto Blue Jays clobbered the Seattle Mariners 13-4 on Wednesday (October 15) in Game Three of the American League Championship Series. Shane Bieber (1-0) overcame a shaky first inning to make a quality start as the Blue Jays pulled within 2-1 in the best-of-seven series after losing the first two games at home. Game 4 is scheduled for Thursday night in Seattle. Julio Rodriguez hit a two-run homer in the first inning for the Mariners, but the Blue Jays followed with 12 unanswered runs. Seattle's Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh hit back-to-back homers in the eighth before the Toronto's Barger went deep in the ninth. The Blue Jays failed to score a run after the second inning in the first two games of the series, but they scored five times in the third on Wednesday and tacked on runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth to pull away. Mariners starter George Kirby (0-1) cruised through the first two innings, allowing only an infield single, but seemed to lose his command in the third, leaving pitches down the middle of the plate. Ernie Clement led off the Toronto third with a double, and Gimenez followed with a homer to right-center to tie the score at 2-2. With one out, Nathan Lukes singled and Guerrero Jr. doubled. Kirby walked Kirk with two outs to load the bases. A wild pitch brought home the go-ahead run, and Daulton Varsho doubled to right to make it 5-2. Springer homered to center with two outs in fourth to extend the Blue Jays' lead to 6-2. Guerrero hit the first pitch of the fifth over the wall in center. Following a walk to Anthony Santander, Kirby was pulled. Kirk greeted reliever Carlos Vargas with a single, and with two outs, Clement singled to make it 8-2. Gimenez and Springer began the sixth with singles off Vargas, who was replaced by Caleb Ferguson. Lukes hit a tapper down the first base line to score Gimenez from third before Guerrero was walked intentionally. An out later, Kirk went deep to right — his three-run shot increasing the lead to 12-2. Bieber pitched six innings and gave up two runs on four hits, with one walk and eight strikeouts. Kirby went four-plus innings and allowed eight runs on eight hits, with two walks and four strikeouts. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo) More MLB content is available on Reuters Connect here: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?sources=mlbimagen

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VIDEO SHOWS: FILE FOOTAGE OF AUSTRALIAN SWIMMER ARIARNE TITMUS WITH OLYMPIC / STILL PHOTOGRAPHS OF ARIARNE TITMUS AT TOKYO OLYMPICS SHOWS: TOKYO, JAPAN (FILE – JULY 31, 2021) (REUTERS – ACCESS ALL) 1. STILL PHOTOGRAPH SHOWING ARIARNE TITMUS SWIMMING IN THE 800 METRE FREESTYLE (MUTE) 2. STILL PHOTOGRAPH  SHOWING TITMUS IN POOL AFTER FINISHING 800 METRE FREESTYLE (MUTE) 3. STILL PHOTOGRAPH  SHOWING TITMUS WITH SILVER MEDAL (MUTE) TOKYO, JAPAN (FILE – JULY 26, 2021) (REUTERS – ACCESS ALL) 4. STILL PHOTOGRAPH SHOWING TITMUS AND LEDECKY FINISHING IN 400 METRE FREESTYLE (MUTE) 5. STILL PHOTOGRAPH  SHOWING TITMUS WITH GOLD, LEDECKY WITH SILVER, AND BINGJIE LI OF CHINA WITH BRONZE (MUTE) TOKYO, JAPAN (FILE – JULY 31, 2021) (REUTERS – ACCESS ALL) 6. TWO GOLD MEDALS AND ONE SILVER MEDAL IN HANDS OF AUSTRALIAN SWIMMER ARIARNE TITMUS 7. TITMUS LIFTING MEDALS UP 8. MEDALS 9. VARIOUS OF TITMUS HOLDING MEDALS 10. TITMUS TAKING SELFIE 11. VARIOUS OF TITMUS PUTTING AWAY MEDALS STORY: Australian four-times Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus has retired from competitive swimming at the age of 25, ending a stellar career that featured one of the sport's great rivalries with American Katie Ledecky. Titmus confirmed her decision on Thursday (October 16), bowing out as one of Australia's most decorated athletes with eight Olympic medals and four world titles. The decision came as a shock to her nation, and the swimming world in general, as she had long planned a return to the pool to chase more Olympic glory at Los Angeles 2028. "A tough one, a really tough one but one that I'm really happy with," she said of her decision in a video on social media. "I love swimming, I've always loved swimming. It's been my passion since I was a little girl. "But I guess I've taken this time away from the pool and realised some things in my life that have always been important to me are just a little bit more important to me." Titmus won her third individual Olympic gold medal in a 400m freestyle final dubbed "the race of the century" at the Paris Games when she beat Ledecky and Canada's Summer McIntosh to defend her title. After Paris, she resolved to take a year off from competing and training to recharge, electing to skip the world championships in Singapore and instead cover the meet as a TV commentator. But the return to the pool never materialised. Titmus had undergone surgery to remove benign tumours from her ovaries eight months before Paris and she said the health issue had reminded her about having a life outside swimming. "Delving more into those health challenges, I've had to think about what's most important to me," said Titmus, who retires as the 200 freestyle world record holder. "Beyond swimming I've always had goals in my personal life. "More than anything I'm excited for what's next." The face of Australian swimming at the last two Olympics, Titmus's retirement robs the national team of an inspirational leader who did much to restore the country to superpower status in the sport after a lean decade. Born in Tasmania, Titmus moved to Queensland in her early teens to be trained by elite coach Dean Boxall. Earning the nickname 'Terminator' after sweeping the 400 and 800 freestyle titles at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, she then announced herself to the swimming world by beating Ledecky in the 400 at the 2019 world championships. Two years later, her swim to reel in Ledecky and snatch her 400 crown at the Tokyo Games became instant swimming folklore, along with Boxall's manic celebrations in the stands. The successful defence of her title in Paris made her the first Australian woman to go back to back in an individual swimming event since Dawn Fraser in the 1960s. Titmus also bagged two silvers and a relay gold at Paris, including her runner-up finish behind Ledecky in a thrilling 800 freestyle final. She always said Ledecky, the 'GOAT' of women's swimming, made her a better rival, but as intense as the rivalry was there was only mutual admiration, hugs and kind words outside the pool. The American great was among those congratulating Titmus on her career after the retirement announcement. "An outstanding competitor, champion and person!" she wrote on Titmus's Instagram feed. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo)

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VIDEO SHOWS: PRESS CONFERENCE COMMENTS FROM LOS ANGELES DODGERS MANAGER DAVE ROBERTS ON SHOHEI OHTANI AHEAD OF NLCS GAME THREE / OHTANI'S BATTING PRACTICE RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT SHOWS: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 15, 2025) (MLB – See restrictions before use) 1. (SOUNDBITE) (English) LOS ANGELES DODGERS' MANAGER DAVE ROBERTS, SAYING:     "But I'm sure, you know, Glass (Shohei Ohtani) is going to, you know, try to put his mark on this CS. (OVERLAYS SHOTS OF SHOHEI OHTANI BATTING) The contribution is not just by batting average either. Certainly him being in the lineup posting, I think getting the walks, allowing for Mookie (Betts) to have opportunities to drive runs in, that's contribution. So for me, I think the first two games in Milwaukee, his at-bats have been fantastic. And so that's what I've been looking for. That's what I'm counting on. I think he's controlling the strike zone. I think he's still staying aggressive when he gets his pitch. I like the edge. You know, I mean, he's obviously a very, very talented player. (END OF OVERLAYS) For him to realize his own personal expectations. And if they're not realized, then certainly there's frustration. So he's just a great competitor. He's very prepared. And there's still a lot of baseball left." 2. VARIOUS OF OHTANI'S BATTING PRACTICE STORY: Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is not concerned about Shohei Ohtani's quiet postseason at the plate and says the two-way star is taking quality at-bats and helping the offense in other ways. Ohtani is batting just .147 with four hits in 34 at-bats with two home runs and three walks. Over the regular season, the Japanese player hit .282 with 55 home runs and 102 RBI. He showed signs of life in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers by delivering a key RBI single in the seventh inning and Roberts told reporters on Wednesday (October 15) his contribution went way beyond his batting average. "Him being in the lineup, getting the walks, allowing for Mookie (Betts) to have the opportunity to drive runs in – that's contribution," he said ahead of Game Three in Los Angeles with the Dodgers up 2-0 in the best-of-seven NL Championship Series. "So for me, the first two games in Milwaukee, his at-bats have been fantastic. That's what I've been looking for, that's what I'm counting on." Roberts was encouraged to see Ohtani, who is the runaway favorite to win his third straight MVP award, staying aggressive at the plate. "I think he's in a good spot right now," Roberts said, though he acknowledged Ohtani has been frustrated. "That's expected and I don't mind it. I like the edge. "He's obviously a very talented player and we're counting on him. So for him to realize his own personal expectations, and if they are not realized, then certainly there's frustration. "He's a great competitor, he's very prepared and there's still a lot of baseball left." Ohtani returned to the pitcher's mound this season after elbow surgery limited him to being solely a designated hitter last season.   The 31-year-old is in line to start Game Four on Friday in Los Angeles, and Roberts said there was no hard cap on how many pitches he could throw. "The century mark isn't necessarily a ceiling on pitches. It's contingent on how he's throwing," he said. "He's waited for this moment and with the rest that he's had going into that game, he's going to be ready to go." (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo) More MLB content is available on Reuters Connect here: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?sources=mlbimagen

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VIDEO SHOWS: FILE FOOTAGE OF AUSTRALIAN SWIMMER ARIARNE TITMUS WITH OLYMPIC / STILL PHOTOGRAPHS OF ARIARNE TITMUS AT TOKYO OLYMPICS RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT SHOWS: TOKYO, JAPAN (FILE – JULY 31, 2021) (REUTERS – Access all) (MUTE) 1. STILL PHOTOGRAPH SHOWING AUSTRALIAN SWIMMER ARIARNE TITMUS SWIMMING IN THE 800 METRE FREESTYLE  2. STILL PHOTOGRAPH  SHOWING TITMUS IN POOL AFTER FINISHING 800 METRE FREESTYLE  3. STILL PHOTOGRAPH  SHOWING TITMUS WITH SILVER MEDAL  TOKYO, JAPAN (FILE – JULY 26, 2021) (REUTERS – Access all) (MUTE) 4. STILL PHOTOGRAPH SHOWING TITMUS AND AMERICAN SWIMMER KATIE LEDECKY FINISHING IN 400 METRE FREESTYLE  5. STILL PHOTOGRAPH  SHOWING TITMUS WITH GOLD, LEDECKY WITH SILVER, AND BINGJIE LI OF CHINA WITH BRONZE  TOKYO, JAPAN (FILE – JULY 31, 2021) (REUTERS – Access all) 6. TWO GOLD MEDALS AND ONE SILVER MEDAL IN HANDS OF TITMUS 7. TITMUS LIFTING MEDALS UP 8. MEDALS 9. VARIOUS OF TITMUS HOLDING MEDALS 10. TITMUS POSING FOR SELFIE 11. VARIOUS OF TITMUS PUTTING AWAY MEDALS STORY: Australian four-times Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus has retired from competitive swimming at the age of 25, ending a stellar career that featured one of the sport's great rivalries with American Katie Ledecky. Titmus confirmed her decision on Thursday (October 16), bowing out as one of Australia's most decorated athletes with eight Olympic medals and four world titles. The decision came as a shock to her nation, and the swimming world in general, as she had long planned a return to the pool to chase more Olympic glory at Los Angeles 2028. Titmus won her third individual Olympic gold medal in a 400m freestyle final dubbed "the race of the century" at the Paris Games when she beat Ledecky and Canada's Summer McIntosh to defend her title. After Paris, she resolved to take a year off from competing and training to recharge, electing to skip the world championships in Singapore and instead cover the meet as a TV commentator. But the return to the pool never materialised. Titmus had undergone surgery to remove benign tumours from her ovaries eight months before Paris and she said the health issue had reminded her about having a life outside swimming. Born in Tasmania, Titmus moved to Queensland in her early teens to be trained by elite coach Dean Boxall. Earning the nickname 'Terminator' after sweeping the 400 and 800 freestyle titles at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, she then announced herself to the swimming world by beating Ledecky in the 400 at the 2019 world championships. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo)

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VIDEO SHOWS: FILE FOOTAGE OF AUSTRALIAN SWIMMER ARIARNE TITMUS WITH OLYMPIC / STILL PHOTOGRAPHS OF ARIARNE TITMUS AT TOKYO OLYMPICS SHOWS: TOKYO, JAPAN (FILE – JULY 31, 2021) (REUTERS – ACCESS ALL) 1. STILL PHOTOGRAPH SHOWING ARIARNE TITMUS SWIMMING IN THE 800 METRE FREESTYLE (MUTE) 2. STILL PHOTOGRAPH  SHOWING TITMUS IN POOL AFTER FINISHING 800 METRE FREESTYLE (MUTE) 3. STILL PHOTOGRAPH  SHOWING TITMUS WITH SILVER MEDAL (MUTE) TOKYO, JAPAN (FILE – JULY 26, 2021) (REUTERS – ACCESS ALL) 4. STILL PHOTOGRAPH SHOWING TITMUS AND LEDECKY FINISHING IN 400 METRE FREESTYLE (MUTE) 5. STILL PHOTOGRAPH  SHOWING TITMUS WITH GOLD, LEDECKY WITH SILVER, AND BINGJIE LI OF CHINA WITH BRONZE (MUTE) TOKYO, JAPAN (FILE – JULY 31, 2021) (REUTERS – ACCESS ALL) 6. TWO GOLD MEDALS AND ONE SILVER MEDAL IN HANDS OF AUSTRALIAN SWIMMER ARIARNE TITMUS 7. TITMUS LIFTING MEDALS UP 8. MEDALS 9. VARIOUS OF TITMUS HOLDING MEDALS 10. TITMUS TAKING SELFIE 11. VARIOUS OF TITMUS PUTTING AWAY MEDALS STORY: Australian four-times Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus has retired from competitive swimming at the age of 25, ending a stellar career that featured one of the sport's great rivalries with American Katie Ledecky. Titmus confirmed her decision on Thursday (October 16), bowing out as one of Australia's most decorated athletes with eight Olympic medals and four world titles. The decision came as a shock to her nation, and the swimming world in general, as she had long planned a return to the pool to chase more Olympic glory at Los Angeles 2028. "A tough one, a really tough one but one that I'm really happy with," she said of her decision in a video on social media. "I love swimming, I've always loved swimming. It's been my passion since I was a little girl. "But I guess I've taken this time away from the pool and realised some things in my life that have always been important to me are just a little bit more important to me." Titmus won her third individual Olympic gold medal in a 400m freestyle final dubbed "the race of the century" at the Paris Games when she beat Ledecky and Canada's Summer McIntosh to defend her title. After Paris, she resolved to take a year off from competing and training to recharge, electing to skip the world championships in Singapore and instead cover the meet as a TV commentator. But the return to the pool never materialised. Titmus had undergone surgery to remove benign tumours from her ovaries eight months before Paris and she said the health issue had reminded her about having a life outside swimming. "Delving more into those health challenges, I've had to think about what's most important to me," said Titmus, who retires as the 200 freestyle world record holder. "Beyond swimming I've always had goals in my personal life. "More than anything I'm excited for what's next." The face of Australian swimming at the last two Olympics, Titmus's retirement robs the national team of an inspirational leader who did much to restore the country to superpower status in the sport after a lean decade. Born in Tasmania, Titmus moved to Queensland in her early teens to be trained by elite coach Dean Boxall. Earning the nickname 'Terminator' after sweeping the 400 and 800 freestyle titles at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, she then announced herself to the swimming world by beating Ledecky in the 400 at the 2019 world championships. Two years later, her swim to reel in Ledecky and snatch her 400 crown at the Tokyo Games became instant swimming folklore, along with Boxall's manic celebrations in the stands. The successful defence of her title in Paris made her the first Australian woman to go back to back in an individual swimming event since Dawn Fraser in the 1960s. Titmus also bagged two silvers and a relay gold at Paris, including her runner-up finish behind Ledecky in a thrilling 800 freestyle final. She always said Ledecky, the 'GOAT' of women's swimming, made her a better rival, but as intense as the rivalry was there was only mutual admiration, hugs and kind words outside the pool. The American great was among those congratulating Titmus on her career after the retirement announcement. "An outstanding competitor, champion and person!" she wrote on Titmus's Instagram feed. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo)

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VIDEO SHOWS: FILE FOOTAGE OF AUSTRALIAN SWIMMER ARIARNE TITMUS WITH OLYMPIC / STILL PHOTOGRAPHS OF ARIARNE TITMUS AT TOKYO OLYMPICS SHOWS: TOKYO, JAPAN (FILE – JULY 31, 2021) (REUTERS – ACCESS ALL) 1. STILL PHOTOGRAPH SHOWING ARIARNE TITMUS SWIMMING IN THE 800 METRE FREESTYLE (MUTE) 2. STILL PICTURE SHOWING TITMUS IN POOL AFTER FINISHING 800 METRE FREESTYLE (MUTE) 3. STILL PICTURE SHOWING TITMUS WITH SILVER MEDAL (MUTE) TOKYO, JAPAN (FILE – JULY 26, 2021) (REUTERS – ACCESS ALL) 4. STILL PICTURE SHOWING TITMUS AND LEDECKY FINISHING IN 400 METRE FREESTYLE (MUTE) 5. STILL PICTURE SHOWING TITMUS WITH GOLD, LEDECKY WITH SILVER, AND BINGJIE LI OF CHINA WITH BRONZE (MUTE) TOKYO, JAPAN (FILE – JULY 31, 2021) (REUTERS – ACCESS ALL) 6. TWO GOLD MEDALS AND ONE SILVER MEDAL INHANDS OF AUSTRALIAN SWIMMER ARIARNE TITMUS 7. TITMUS LIFTING MEDALS UP 8. MEDALS 9. VARIOUS OF TITMUS HOLDING MEDALS 10. TITMUS TAKING SELFIE 11. VARIOUS OF TITMUS PUTTING AWAY MEDALS STORY: Australian four-times Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus has retired from competitive swimming at the age of 25, ending a stellar career that featured one of the sport's great rivalries with American Katie Ledecky. Titmus confirmed her decision on Thursday (October 16), bowing out as one of Australia's most decorated athletes with eight Olympic medals and four world titles. The decision came as a shock to her nation, and the swimming world in general, as she had long planned a return to the pool to chase more Olympic glory at Los Angeles 2028. "A tough one, a really tough one but one that I'm really happy with," she said of her decision in a video on social media. "I love swimming, I've always loved swimming. It's been my passion since I was a little girl. "But I guess I've taken this time away from the pool and realised some things in my life that have always been important to me are just a little bit more important to me." Titmus won her third individual Olympic gold medal in a 400m freestyle final dubbed "the race of the century" at the Paris Games when she beat Ledecky and Canada's Summer McIntosh to defend her title. After Paris, she resolved to take a year off from competing and training to recharge, electing to skip the world championships in Singapore and instead cover the meet as a TV commentator. But the return to the pool never materialised. Titmus had undergone surgery to remove benign tumours from her ovaries eight months before Paris and she said the health issue had reminded her about having a life outside swimming. "Delving more into those health challenges, I've had to think about what's most important to me," said Titmus, who retires as the 200 freestyle world record holder. "Beyond swimming I've always had goals in my personal life. "More than anything I'm excited for what's next." The face of Australian swimming at the last two Olympics, Titmus's retirement robs the national team of an inspirational leader who did much to restore the country to superpower status in the sport after a lean decade. Born in Tasmania, Titmus moved to Queensland in her early teens to be trained by elite coach Dean Boxall. Earning the nickname 'Terminator' after sweeping the 400 and 800 freestyle titles at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, she then announced herself to the swimming world by beating Ledecky in the 400 at the 2019 world championships. Two years later, her swim to reel in Ledecky and snatch her 400 crown at the Tokyo Games became instant swimming folklore, along with Boxall's manic celebrations in the stands. The successful defence of her title in Paris made her the first Australian woman to go back to back in an individual swimming event since Dawn Fraser in the 1960s. Titmus also bagged two silvers and a relay gold at Paris, including her runner-up finish behind Ledecky in a thrilling 800 freestyle final. She always said Ledecky, the 'GOAT' of women's swimming, made her a better rival, but as intense as the rivalry was there was only mutual admiration, hugs and kind words outside the pool. The American great was among those congratulating Titmus on her career after the retirement announcement. "An outstanding competitor, champion and person!" she wrote on Titmus's Instagram feed. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo)

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VIDEO SHOWS: PRESS CONFERENCE COMMENTS FROM LOS ANGELES DODGERS MANAGER DAVE ROBERTS ON SHOHEI OHTANI AHEAD OF NLCS GAME THREE / OHTANI'S BATTING PRACTICE SHOWS: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 15, 2025) (MLB – See restrictions before use) 1. (SOUNDBITE) (English) LOS ANGELES DODGERS' MANAGER DAVE ROBERTS, SAYING: "But I'm sure, you know, Glass (Shohei Ohtani) is going to, you know, try to put his mark on this CS. (OVERLAYS OF SHOHEI OHTANI BATTING) The contribution is not just by batting average either. Certainly him being in the lineup posting, (END OF OVERLAYSI think getting the walks, allowing for Mookie (Betts) to have opportunities to drive runs in, that's contribution. So for me, I think the first two games in Milwaukee, (OVERLAYS OF SHOHEI OHTANI) his at-bats have been fantastic. And so that's what I've been looking for. That's what I'm counting on. I think he's controlling the strike zone. I think he's still staying aggressive when he gets his pitch. I like the edge. You know, I mean, he's obviously a very, very talented player. (END OF OVERLAYS) For him to realize his own personal expectations. And if they're not realized, then certainly there's frustration. So he's just a great competitor. He's very prepared. And there's still a lot of baseball left." 2. VARIOUS OF OHTANI'S BATTING PRACTICE STORY: Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is not concerned about Shohei Ohtani's quiet postseason at the plate and says the two-way star is taking quality at-bats and helping the offense in other ways. Ohtani is batting just .147 with four hits in 34 at-bats with two home runs and three walks. Over the regular season, the Japanese player hit .282 with 55 home runs and 102 RBI. He showed signs of life in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers by delivering a key RBI single in the seventh inning and Roberts told reporters on Wednesday (October 15) his contribution went way beyond his batting average. "Him being in the lineup, getting the walks, allowing for Mookie (Betts) to have the opportunity to drive runs in – that's contribution," he said ahead of Game Three in Los Angeles with the Dodgers up 2-0 in the best-of-seven NL Championship Series. "So for me, the first two games in Milwaukee, his at-bats have been fantastic. That's what I've been looking for, that's what I'm counting on." Roberts was encouraged to see Ohtani, who is the runaway favorite to win his third straight MVP award, staying aggressive at the plate. "I think he's in a good spot right now," Roberts said, though he acknowledged Ohtani has been frustrated. "That's expected and I don't mind it. I like the edge. "He's obviously a very talented player and we're counting on him. So for him to realize his own personal expectations, and if they are not realized, then certainly there's frustration. "He's a great competitor, he's very prepared and there's still a lot of baseball left." Ohtani returned to the pitcher's mound this season after elbow surgery limited him to being solely a designated hitter last season.   The 31-year-old is in line to start Game Four on Friday in Los Angeles, and Roberts said there was no hard cap on how many pitches he could throw. "The century mark isn't necessarily a ceiling on pitches. It's contingent on how he's throwing," he said. "He's waited for this moment and with the rest that he's had going into that game, he's going to be ready to go." (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo) More MLB content is available on Reuters Connect here: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?sources=mlbimagen

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VIDEO SHOWS: PRESS CONFERENCE COMMENTS FROM LOS ANGELES DODGERS MANAGER DAVE ROBERTS ON SHOHEI OHTANI AHEAD OF NLCS GAME THREE / OHTANI'S BATTING PRACTICE SHOWS: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 15, 2025) (MLB – See restrictions before use) 1. (SOUNDBITE) (English) LOS ANGELES DODGERS' MANAGER DAVE ROBERTS, SAYING: "But I'm sure, you know, Glass (Shohei Ohtani) is going to, you know, try to put his mark on this CS. (OVERLAYS OF SHOHEI OHTANI BATTING) The contribution is not just by batting average either. Certainly him being in the lineup posting, (END OF OVERLAYSI think getting the walks, allowing for Mookie (Betts) to have opportunities to drive runs in, that's contribution. So for me, I think the first two games in Milwaukee, (OVERLAYS OF SHOHEI OHTANI) his at-bats have been fantastic. And so that's what I've been looking for. That's what I'm counting on. I think he's controlling the strike zone. I think he's still staying aggressive when he gets his pitch. I like the edge. You know, I mean, he's obviously a very, very talented player. (END OF OVERLAYS) For him to realize his own personal expectations. And if they're not realized, then certainly there's frustration. So he's just a great competitor. He's very prepared. And there's still a lot of baseball left." 2. VARIOUS OF OHTANI'S BATTING PRACTICE STORY: Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is not concerned about Shohei Ohtani's quiet postseason at the plate and says the two-way star is taking quality at-bats and helping the offense in other ways. Ohtani is batting just .147 with four hits in 34 at-bats with two home runs and three walks. Over the regular season, the Japanese player hit .282 with 55 home runs and 102 RBI. He showed signs of life in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers by delivering a key RBI single in the seventh inning and Roberts told reporters on Wednesday (October 15) his contribution went way beyond his batting average. "Him being in the lineup, getting the walks, allowing for Mookie (Betts) to have the opportunity to drive runs in – that's contribution," he said ahead of Game Three in Los Angeles with the Dodgers up 2-0 in the best-of-seven NL Championship Series. "So for me, the first two games in Milwaukee, his at-bats have been fantastic. That's what I've been looking for, that's what I'm counting on." Roberts was encouraged to see Ohtani, who is the runaway favorite to win his third straight MVP award, staying aggressive at the plate. "I think he's in a good spot right now," Roberts said, though he acknowledged Ohtani has been frustrated. "That's expected and I don't mind it. I like the edge. "He's obviously a very talented player and we're counting on him. So for him to realize his own personal expectations, and if they are not realized, then certainly there's frustration. "He's a great competitor, he's very prepared and there's still a lot of baseball left." Ohtani returned to the pitcher's mound this season after elbow surgery limited him to being solely a designated hitter last season.   The 31-year-old is in line to start Game Four on Friday in Los Angeles, and Roberts said there was no hard cap on how many pitches he could throw. "The century mark isn't necessarily a ceiling on pitches. It's contingent on how he's throwing," he said. "He's waited for this moment and with the rest that he's had going into that game, he's going to be ready to go." (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo) More MLB content is available on Reuters Connect here: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?sources=mlbimagen

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VIDEO SHOWS: PRESS CONFERENCE COMMENTS FROM LOS ANGELES DODGERS MANAGER DAVE ROBERTS ON SHOHEI OHTANI AHEAD OF NLCS GAME THREE / OHTANI'S BATTING PRACTICE SHOWS: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 15, 2025) (MLB – See restrictions before use) 1. (SOUNDBITE) (English) LOS ANGELES DODGERS' MANAGER DAVE ROBERTS, SAYING: "But I'm sure, you know, Glass (Shohei Ohtani) is going to, you know, try to put his mark on this CS. (OVERLAYS OF SHOHEI OHTANI BATTING) The contribution is not just by batting average either. Certainly him being in the lineup posting, (END OF OVERLAYSI think getting the walks, allowing for Mookie (Betts) to have opportunities to drive runs in, that's contribution. So for me, I think the first two games in Milwaukee, (OVERLAYS OF SHOHEI OHTANI) his at-bats have been fantastic. And so that's what I've been looking for. That's what I'm counting on. I think he's controlling the strike zone. I think he's still staying aggressive when he gets his pitch. I like the edge. You know, I mean, he's obviously a very, very talented player. (END OF OVERLAYS) For him to realize his own personal expectations. And if they're not realized, then certainly there's frustration. So he's just a great competitor. He's very prepared. And there's still a lot of baseball left." 2. VARIOUS OF OHTANI'S BATTING PRACTICE STORY: Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is not concerned about Shohei Ohtani's quiet postseason at the plate and says the two-way star is taking quality at-bats and helping the offense in other ways. Ohtani is batting just .147 with four hits in 34 at-bats with two home runs and three walks. Over the regular season, the Japanese player hit .282 with 55 home runs and 102 RBI. He showed signs of life in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers by delivering a key RBI single in the seventh inning and Roberts told reporters on Wednesday (October 15) his contribution went way beyond his batting average. "Him being in the lineup, getting the walks, allowing for Mookie (Betts) to have the opportunity to drive runs in – that's contribution," he said ahead of Game Three in Los Angeles with the Dodgers up 2-0 in the best-of-seven NL Championship Series. "So for me, the first two games in Milwaukee, his at-bats have been fantastic. That's what I've been looking for, that's what I'm counting on." Roberts was encouraged to see Ohtani, who is the runaway favorite to win his third straight MVP award, staying aggressive at the plate. "I think he's in a good spot right now," Roberts said, though he acknowledged Ohtani has been frustrated. "That's expected and I don't mind it. I like the edge. "He's obviously a very talented player and we're counting on him. So for him to realize his own personal expectations, and if they are not realized, then certainly there's frustration. "He's a great competitor, he's very prepared and there's still a lot of baseball left." Ohtani returned to the pitcher's mound this season after elbow surgery limited him to being solely a designated hitter last season.   The 31-year-old is in line to start Game Four on Friday in Los Angeles, and Roberts said there was no hard cap on how many pitches he could throw. "The century mark isn't necessarily a ceiling on pitches. It's contingent on how he's throwing," he said. "He's waited for this moment and with the rest that he's had going into that game, he's going to be ready to go." (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo) More MLB content is available on Reuters Connect here: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?sources=mlbimagen

(The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)