Sat Oct 05 02:11:00 UTC 2024: ## Ohtani’s Postseason Debut, Senga’s Surprise Start, and More: MLB, NBA, NHL, and WNBA News

**Shohei Ohtani is ready to make his postseason debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers, feeling excitement rather than nerves as he prepares to play in October baseball for the first time.** The Japanese superstar had never made the playoffs with the Angels, but his record-breaking season has fans eagerly anticipating his performance.

Meanwhile, **Kodai Senga will be the surprise Game 1 starter for the New York Mets in the NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.** Senga, who signed a $75 million contract with the Mets this season, had a successful first year, becoming an All-Star and finishing second in NL Rookie of the Year voting.

**Bronny James is set to make his NBA preseason debut with the Los Angeles Lakers**, playing against the Minnesota Timberwolves. His father, LeBron James, will not play in the game but is expected to be on the court against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, which also happens to be Bronny’s 20th birthday.

**Aaron Rodgers has denied rumors of a rift with New York Jets coach Robert Saleh**, and he hinted at his desire for a reunion with his former teammate Davante Adams, who could be available via trade from the Las Vegas Raiders.

**The San Diego Padres have suffered a major blow with the news that Joe Musgrove will need Tommy John surgery and won’t pitch in the NLDS against the Dodgers.** Musgrove left Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series with elbow tightness, and the injury will keep him sidelined for a significant period.

**The Minnesota Lynx are on the verge of advancing to the WNBA Finals, taking a 2-1 lead over the Connecticut Sun after Napheesa Collier’s 26-point performance.** Game 4 is Sunday in Connecticut, with the Lynx looking to reach the Finals for the first time since 2017.

**The NBA season kicked off with a preseason game in Abu Dhabi, featuring the Boston Celtics defeating the Denver Nuggets.** Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 21 points, while reigning MVP Nikola Jokic scored 14 for the Nuggets.

**The NHL regular season began with the New Jersey Devils defeating the Buffalo Sabres in a game played in Prague.** Jacob Markstrom recorded 30 saves for the Devils, who got goals from Stefan Noesen, Johnathan Kovacevic, and Nico Hischier. Owen Power scored the lone goal for the Sabres.

**Beau Hossler leads by one after the first round of the Sanderson Farms Championship, seeking his first PGA Tour title.** He shot a 64, one stroke ahead of Daniel Berger, who has yet to make a bogey in the tournament.

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