Briefs
Women’s wrestling
Washington & Jefferson competed in its first varsity event Sunday at the John Carroll University Round Robin.
Freshman Cora Frederick led the Presidents by securing the victory in the 145-pound Navy bracket. Frederick pinned all three of her opponents en route to the bracket win. The freshman started the day by earning the first W&J varsity pin with a win by fall less than two minutes. Frederick’s second match was a fall in just four minutes before closing out the day with another pin in just under three minutes.
Four Presidents finished in second place, including Bailey Bernot (180 Gold), Hanna Hornick (180 Blue), Natalie Rush (207 Gold) and Paige Jox (138 Gold), while Addue Shaw (103 Blue) placed third.
Baseball
The Seattle Mariners announced on Monday that they claimed right-handed relief pitcher Isaac Mattson off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates and added him to their 40-man roster.
Mattson had been with the Pirates since 2024, but struggled this season with a 5.35 ERA over 38.2 innings. Mattson, a native of Erie, pitched for the Washington Wild Things in 2023.
• Jerry Koosman, an All-Star pitcher who secured the final out for the Miracle Mets in the 1969 World Series, has died at 83. Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Koosman died Sunday in Osceola, Wisconsin, after battling multiple illnesses for about a year. Koosman was a key player in the historic win over the Baltimore Orioles by the Mets, who before 1969 never finished with a winning record, He was 222-209 with a 3.36 ERA over 19 seasons. Koosman played for the Mets, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox, and Philadelphia Phillies. He is survived by his three children.
• Retired managers Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella are on the Hall of Fame’s contemporary era committee ballot for managers, executives and umpires. The committee meets Dec. 6 at the winter meetings in San Diego. Former general managers Sandy Alderson and Brian Sabean are on the ballot along with the late Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner and former player, broadcaster and National League president Bill White. The 16 voters’ identities will be revealed closer to the meeting, and 75% of the vote is needed for election. Inductees will be honored next July along with players voted in by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
ESPN’s Wilbon takes medical leave
Michael Wilbon is taking a break from ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption” because of health issues. The 67-year-old Wilbon announced he is dealing with multiple concerns but declined to go into further detail. Wilbon shared that people in his personal life noticed worrisome signs in recent years that he ignored. Wilbon expressed gratitude for the support from his colleagues and said he is looking forward to returning to sparring with co-host Tony Kornheiser. “PTI,” which revolutionized the TV sports debate format, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary on the network.
Campbell remains hospitalized
The Detroit Lions say All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell remains hospitalized for evaluation and monitoring of a neck injury. Campbell was face down on the turf and not moving after hitting Minnesota tight end T.J. Hockenson for his third tackle of Sunday’s game against the Vikings. He was placed on a backboard and carted off the field early in the fourth quarter of the 19-15 win. Campbell was alert and breathing when he was taken to the hospital. The Lions said Monday that “preliminary indications are positive” but they would not be releasing further information at this time.