The Indiana Fever’s valiant effort to make the WNBA Finals came to an end on Tuesday night as they fell to A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces in Game 5, 107-98.

Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell has been a bright spot for the team all season as the roster saw several star players, including Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, go down for the season due to injury. But Mitchell had a scary moment herself during the game.

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Mitchell was about to drive along the baseline in the fourth quarter when Aliyah Boston was called for her fifth foul. The veteran guard stood in the key for a moment and grabbed onto an official’s arm, appearing to signal that she needed some help. She gingerly went down to the floor as Fever players and staff came over to tend to her.

She was helped off the floor and into the locker room. The Fever said Mitchell was taken to the hospital for severe cramping.

On Wednesday, Mitchell revealed she suffered from a medical condition called rhabdomyolysis that could prevent her muscles from functioning properly.

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) celebrates after making a play against the Las Vegas Aces during the second quarter of game five of the second round of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Michelob Ultra Arena on Sept. 30, 2025. (Stephen R. Sylvanie/Imagn Images)

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“I suffered from something called Rhabdomyolysis last night. my muscles stopped producing and reached its maximum capacity,” she wrote. “I went into a sense of numbness/paralyzing feeling with no movement from my lower extremities for up to 5 to 7 seconds.

“I panicked because I began to think the worse when I felt I couldn’t move my legs. It was an out of body experience and I thank God for covering me at a time like that.”

Mitchell, a three-time All-Star, was among the Fever players who stepped up tremendously in their other stars’ absences. She played 44 games this season, averaging 20.2 points and 3.4 assists per game.

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) drives against Las Vegas Aces guard Dana Evans (11) during the second half of Game 5 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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Las Vegas will play the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals.

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While it would appear that he retains the backing of the board for the time being, Ruben Amorim is a man who is attempting to operate under considerable, and rapidly mounting pressure at Manchester United.

Wildly inconsistent performances and results have left Amorim’s misfits wallowing in 14th place in the Premier League table after six games, with just a three-point buffer between themselves and the relegation zone. United’s wild inconsistency has seen them fail to string together two consecutive wins across any competition under Amorim, while also spending just two gameweeks in the top half of the table since the 40-year-old took the helm in November 2024 following the abrupt departure of Erik ten Hag,

The recent 3-1 defeat to Brentford was the 17th league loss of Amorim’s 33-game stint at United, during which the team has accrued just 34 points, This pegs the Portuguese coach’s league win rate at a mere 27.3%, which is considerably lower than the worst previously mustered by any permanent United manager in the Premier League era (the 50% of David Moyes).

The sight of Amorim deep in despondent rumination, hunched on the touchline with his head clutched in his hands, has almost come to define his tenure so far, with a staunch refusal to yield over his tactical ideals leaving United looking no better in 2025-26 than they did last season.

It feels like Amorim has been fielding questions about his job security for almost as long as he’s been in charge at Old Trafford. Amorim’s admirably candid responses have oscillated between gritty determination, utter despair, and what appear to be outright pleas to be put out of his misery.

Here is every time that Amorim has given responses — or even offered his own comments, unprompted — about the team’s travails and his own position at the helm.

– Ogden: Man United’s Amorim running out of excuses; the numbers don’t lie
– Dawson: Struggling Brentford deepen Amorim’s Man United malaise
– Early-season angst check: Worrying about Real, Man Utd, Wrexham, more

Nov. 24, 2024

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Amorim: Man United will suffer for a long time

Ruben Amorim reflects on his first game as Man United manager after a 1-1 draw against Ipswich.

Rather than a rallying call, Amorim chose to kick things off by warning Manchester United fans that there would be plenty more hardship to come after overseeing his debut game in charge, a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town.

“We are going to suffer for a long period. We will try to win games but this will take time. I know it is frustrating for the fans but we are changing so much in this moment with a lot of games.”

Dec. 6, 2024

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Amorim insists Man United have to ‘manage exceptions’ for improvement

Ruben Amorim speaks about the competitiveness of the Premier League and how Man United need to stay calm.

Amorim had more home truths for his players ahead of what proved to be a 3-2 home defeat to Nottingham Forest.

“[Manchester United] are a massive club, but we are not a massive team. We know it, so not a problem to say it.”

Dec. 19, 2024

Amorim had barely been in the job for a month, but adrenaline was obviously in short supply when a dramatic 4-3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup quarterfinal (which had seen United battle back from 3-0 down) left him feeling numb.

“I will think about that [what I have learned] tomorrow. Tonight I don’t feel anything. There is nothing I can say to you.”

Dec. 22, 2024

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Amorim admits Manchester United’s fans and players are ‘suffering’

Ruben Amorim takes the blame for Manchester United’s 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth.

Grim realisation at the enormity of his task had obviously begun to set in after United were booed off by their own fans following a dismal 3-0 home defeat to AFC Bournemouth — their third loss in four Premier League games. Thankfully, there was still room for plenty of understatement.

“In this moment, everything is so hard.”

Dec. 30, 2024

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Could Manchester United really be relegated?

Ruben Amorim shockingly answers questions about whether or not Manchester United are in a relegation fight following a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United at Old Trafford.

United then swiftly lost their fourth game on the trot after falling to a 2-0 home defeat against Newcastle United, a result that left them three points above the relegation zone at the turn of the year. It was also the first time a United side had lost three straight home games in almost half a century, something Amorim admitted was “embarrassing.”

“That is really clear [United are being dragged into a relegation battle] so we have to fight.

“It is also my fault. The team is not improving. We are a little bit lost in this moment and it is a bit embarrassing to be Manchester United coach and lose a lot of games.”

Jan. 19, 2025

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Amorim brands his team ‘worst in the history of Manchester United’

Ruben Amorim doesn’t hold back on his struggling Manchester United side after another Premier League defeat.

The risible run continued into the New Year with a 3-1 home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion — United’s fourth loss in five home league games. Amorim had taken just 11 points from 11 games.

Speaking after the match, the Portuguese coach made the curious decision to join the chorus of derision being aimed at his rudderless team.

“In [the past] 10 games in Premier League, we won two. Imagine what this is for a fan of Manchester United. Imagine what this is for me.

“We are getting a new coach who is losing more than the last coach. I have full knowledge of that.

“We are the worst team maybe in the history of Manchester United. I know you [the media] want headlines but I am saying that because we have to acknowledge that and to change that.”

April 1, 2025

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Amorim: ‘I will not have the time’ at Manchester United

Ruben Amorim reacts to Manchester United’s 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest after Anthony Elanga scored against his former club.

With April Fool’s puns aplenty, United lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest as they continued to flounder in 13th place. With eight league games left of the season and nothing much left to play for, Amorim speculated that time might be against him.

“In Manchester United, you don’t have the time. I will not have the time. We have to get it right fast. In here, the pressure is too big sometimes.”

May 11, 2025

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Amorim: Man United are losing the feeling of being a massive club

Ruben Amorim reacts to Manchester United’s 2-0 loss to West Ham in the Premier League.

Amorim’s side signed off the domestic season by losing six of their last nine league games, including a 2-0 home defeat against West Ham United, who themselves were winless in eight. Again, the coach bore the brunt.

“We are not scared of losing a game as Manchester United. We don’t have that fear anymore and that is the most dangerous thing that a big club can have.

“I think it’s a concern. It’s not the players fault. It’s my fault, I’m responsible.”

May 21, 2025

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Ruben Amorim spiky with journalists: ‘I will not quit’

Ruben Amorim didn’t take kindly to a journalist’s question on his team selection in the Europa League final.

Of course, while the league might have been a write-off, United still had a chance to salvage something from their season by emerging victorious in the UEFA Europa League.

After comprehensively seeing off Athletic Club across two legs in the semis, the bubble was burst by the 1-0 defeat suffered against fellow Premier League stragglers Tottenham in the final.

Speaking in the aftermath in Bilbao, Amorim admitted he would be happy to step aside if the club decided to fire him there and then.

“If the board and the fans feel I’m not the right guy, I will go in the next day without any conversation about compensation, but I will not quit.

“I’m really confident about my job and, as you can see, I will not change anything in the way I do things.”

Aug. 27, 2025

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Can Ruben Amorim survive Man United’s cup exit?

Mark Ogden reacts to Manchester United’s dramatic Carabao Cup exit and questions Ruben Amorim’s future at the club.

United succumbed to their first loss against a fourth-tier team in their 147-year history when they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Grimsby Town of League Two on penalties despite fighting back from 2-0 down.

On a night in which Amorim tinkering with his tactics board became an instant meme, the dispirited Portuguese coach appeared to hint that his players had now completely downed tools.

“I felt my players spoke really loud today about what they want. Something has to change, and you’re not going to change 22 players again.”

Aug. 29, 2025

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Amorim: Sometimes I want to quit Manchester United

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim speaks on his future at the club ahead of their game against Burnley.

Having failed to secure a win in his first two games of the 2025-26 season, Amorim once again remained circumspect over his immediate future while speaking ahead of United’s third game of the season, even openly admitting that he had entertained the thought of resigning.

“That is my idea [to continue as United boss] but I’m not going to promise you nothing [about] what the future will be.

“Sometimes I want to quit, sometimes I want to be here for 20 years, sometimes I love to be with my players, sometimes I don’t want to be with them.”

Sept. 19, 2025

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Amorim jokes Ratcliffe offered him a new Man United contract

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim reveals that he still has the full support of Sir Jim Ratcliffe despite a run of poor form.

With rumours continuing to swirl, Amorim was able to crack a joke after it was reported that United minority owner Jim Ratcliffe had flown in to Carrington for talks. However, the gag certainly had the air of gallows humour about it.

When asked what was discussed during his meeting with Ratcliffe, the United coach was ready with a quip.

“New contract, he was offering me a new contract!”

Amorim was then grilled on his dogmatic commitment to his preferred (and much-maligned) 3-4-3 formation despite it becoming increasingly clear that his United side are struggling to make it work on any form of concise, coherent level.

“Not even the Pope could make me change my formation.”

Sept. 26, 2025

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Amorim reiterates importance of a Brentford win

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim wants a “good start” when they face Brentford in the Premier League.

Addressing the inconsistency of his side after beating big-name rivals Chelsea, Amorim seemed to suggest that he had no idea how United would fare against Brentford and that he was simply going to approach the game like it was his last.

“To be honest, I have an idea [which version will turn up], but I don’t know how it’s going to be and I’m the manager of the team.

“The best way of dealing with that is approaching every game like it’s the last one.”

Sept. 27, 2025

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Amorim: Man United played like Brentford wanted us to

Ruben Amorim says Manchester United got sucked into Brentford’s game as they fell to a 3-1 defeat.

Man United would go on to lose 3-1 against the Bees but, undeterred, Amorim maintained that he was “not concerned” about his job amid renewed calls for a change of personnel in the Old Trafford dugout.

“I am never concerned about my job. I am not that kind of guy.

“It is not my decision. I will do the best I can every minute I am here.”

The 2025 MLB division series matchups are starting to take shape after the Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to advance out of the wild-card round.

L.A.’s sweep sets up a division series showdown with the Philadelphia Phillies starting Saturday in Philadelphia.

What have we learned about each team so far? What does each remaining team need to do to move on to the league championship series? Which players could be October difference-makers? And which favorites should be on upset watch in the round ahead?

ESPN MLB experts Jorge Castillo, Bradford Doolittle and David Schoenfield are here to break it all down as every division series matchup is set.

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NLDS: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Upset forecast: (Dodgers win more simulations) Why no number in that parenthetical information? We’d have to use too many decimals! The Dodgers did win more sims, but their edge was four — out of 10,000 runs of the forecasting machinery. In that sense, there can’t possibly be an upset in this matchup between, quite possibly, the two strongest teams left in the bracket.

This feels like a matchup that the bullpens will decide, and even that is a toss-up. The Dodgers led the majors in blown saves during the second half, but their bullpen numbers are better than Philadelphia’s since the start of September. Maybe it’s as simple as this: When in doubt, pick the team that has Shohei Ohtani.

Phillies concern level: Nonexistent. Look, the Phillies know who they are playing. But with Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, Cristopher Sanchez and Jhoan Duran on their side, this is not a team that is going to fret about anything. They will just wait for the adrenaline to flow. — Doolittle

Los Angeles Dodgers

What impressed you most about them in the wild-card round?

The Dodgers haven’t really run out their “A” team for most of the season as they babied their starters for much of the season, but now we can see how good this team can be with a healthy rotation. Blake Snell was dominant in the first game until finally tiring in the seventh. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the seasonlong ace for the Dodgers, was solid in Game 2, escaping a bases-loaded no-outs jam in the sixth. The Dodgers were confident enough in those two that they saved Ohtani for what would have been Game 3 — and now is Game 1 of the NLDS. Oh, Ohtani can hit a little, too. Remember, the Dodgers won it all last season with Ohtani having a good-but-not-great postseason at the plate. After his two-homer game in Game 1, watch out.

Why will/won’t it continue against the Phillies?

The Dodgers certainly have to love where they are. Ohtani slowly worked his way up to a normal workload and pitched six innings in his final start, throwing 91 pitches. He allowed just one run over his final four appearances and surrendered just three home runs in 47 innings. Thanks to having three potential off days to play five games in this series, Ohtani could start Game 5 on six days of rest.

After his initial one-inning appearances in June, Ohtani was given at least six days off between starts, and his three starts in September came with eight, 10 and six days of rest, and he will have 10 days before his Game 1 NLDS appearance. The Dodgers will worry about the NLCS if they get there.

Which one player must deliver for L.A. to move on?

This is clearly about players, plural — as in relief pitchers. The sketchy Dodgers bullpen didn’t ease the confidence of Dodgers fans — or Dave Roberts — with a poor showing in Game 1 against Cincinnati, when the Dodgers had a 10-2 lead only to see the bullpen start walking everybody and the Reds load the bases and have the tying run on deck. Who Roberts trusts in the highest-leverage situations — and can deliver — remains a question. — Schoenfield

Philadelphia Phillies

What carried the Phillies to an October bye?

The starting rotation and a monster season from Kyle Schwarber. The rotation led the NL in ERA and led the majors — by 51 innings — in innings pitched. Cristopher Sanchez led the way with an absolute monster season of his own — in fact, it was Sanchez, and not Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal, who led the majors in Baseball-Reference WAR. Meanwhile, Schwarber led the NL with 56 home runs and 132 RBIs, including setting a major league record with 23 home runs as a left-handed batter against left-handed pitchers.

Will it continue against the Dodgers?

Of course, a large part of that rotation success was Zack Wheeler, but he’s out for the postseason. Ranger Suarez had a terrific season but wasn’t great his final three starts, allowing 12 runs and four home runs in 14⅓ innings. And the fourth starter after Jesus Luzardo is either Aaron Nola, who doesn’t exactly inspire confidence given his 6.01 ERA and mediocre postseason results in his career, or Walker Buehler, who was signed at the end of August after the Red Sox released him. In other words: There are at least some slight concerns here for a rotation that was so good.

As for Schwarber: He has proved before he’s a tough out in October, and coming off his best season, he’s primed for a big postseason.

Which one player must deliver to put Philadelphia in the NLCS?

Trea Turner feels like the key guy here. Schwarber and Bryce Harper have been clutch playoff performers throughout their careers, but the Phillies will need offense from more than just those two — and that’s been a problem the past two postseasons. Turner had his best season with the Phillies but missed most of September with a hamstring injury, returning only for two at-bats in the final game of the regular season. He sets the table for Schwarber and Harper. If he’s getting on base, that’s a very good thing. — Schoenfield