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Inclement weather repeatedly postponed the Braves–Nationals game: an initial 4:30 PM start was delayed, a 6:07 PM rain delay followed by tarp issues on the infield, and crews scrambling to restore the field before a planned 7:35 PM restart, with ongoing updates as conditions change.
Rain postponed Sunday's finale between the Reds and Cardinals in St. Louis after a weather-affected weekend that included a Friday postponement and a Saturday doubleheader (Cardinals 8-1, Reds 7-6 in 11). The Cardinals sit 29-22, two games back of Milwaukee; the Reds are 27-25, 4.5 games back. Brady Singer was slated to start for Cincinnati and Brycen Mautz for St. Louis, with Mautz making his MLB debut.
Rain washed out Saturday’s Indy 500 qualifying, so the entire session shifts to Sunday with a condensed format: every car gets a single four-lap run, the fastest 12 advance to the Top 12, then potentially into the Firestone Fast Six for pole; no Final 15. Sunday’s schedule includes practice, all-cars qualifying, Top 12, and Fast Six, broadcast on FOX.
Rain forced the cancellation of Indy 500 qualifying and Saturday practice after lightning at IMS, prompting IndyCar to switch to a condensed Sunday format to set the 110th Indianapolis 500 grid: Saturday’s session determines positions 16–33, the fastest 15 advance to the Final 15 on Sunday, and the fastest nine lock into the Top 12; there will be no bumping and all 33 entries will start the race next Sunday. If not all cars can qualify on Saturday, those that did run may re‑attempt on Sunday within about a three‑hour window to complete four‑lap runs. Five‑time pole sitter Scott Dixon will be first on track, followed by Christian Lundgaard, Ryan Hunter‑Reay, Ed Carpenter, Rinus VeeKay and Scott McLaughlin, with Palou and Legge among the late starters.
INDYCAR announced a Sunday-only qualifying format for the 110th Indianapolis 500 after rain delayed Day 1: 33 cars will run one four-lap attempt based on Friday’s draw to set positions 13–33, with the fastest 12 advancing directly to a Top 12 round (in reverse order) and the six fastest moving on to the Firestone Fast Six to decide the pole and the NTT P1 Award ($100,000). Championship points are awarded to those who reach the Top 12. All Saturday tickets are valid Sunday; practice starts at 9:30 a.m. ET, qualifying begins at noon ET, and the final rounds start around 4 p.m., with broadcasts on FS2/FOX One, FOX, and INDYCAR Radio.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, hampered by cramps and illness, urged the umpire to pause their Italian Open semi against Daniil Medvedev as heavy rain fell; after initial resistance, the umpire Aurélie Tourte postponed play, a decision noted amid Medvedev’s complaints about Sinner’s medical timeout and pundit commentary on the umpiring.
The Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field was delayed by rain, with Chase Petty recalled to start for Cincinnati and Edward Cabrera lined up for Chicago; the start time was updated to 8:50 p.m. ET after an initial postponement.
Rain pushed back the Cincinnati Reds–Pittsburgh Pirates series opener in Cincinnati, with first pitch now scheduled for approximately 8:15 ET; the game is the opener of a three-game set, and updates will follow as weather conditions change.
In a rain-delayed, 13-inning showdown at PNC Park, the Rays defeated the Pirates 8-6 after a back-and-forth affair, with Cedric Mullins delivering a key two-run homer as Tampa Bay pulled away in extras.
Jannik Sinner is aiming to seal the Sunshine Double by beating Jiri Lehecka in the Miami Open final, but wet weather threatens to derail the schedule again. With forecasts predicting rain for Sunday, Sinner says he’ll focus on the match and hope for a dry day to allow the final to go ahead, stressing he’ll give his best regardless of delays.
To dodge potential evening storms, NASCAR moved the Daytona 500 start up by an hour; the race is now set for Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ET with a green flag around 2:13 p.m. ET. FOX Weather projects a small rain chance early, increasing into the evening with possible thunderstorms if the race runs long, though conditions should be warm (high near 79 F) and mostly cloudy earlier, with light winds. The track’s lights offer flexibility, and organizers hope the earlier start reduces weather-related delays after last year’s rain-affected finish.
England narrowly avoided a shock defeat by Pakistan at the Women's World Cup due to rain interference, with Pakistan's strong bowling and a rain delay preventing a historic win, highlighting England's need to improve ahead of tougher matches.
The Tigers-Mariners ALDS Game 3, originally scheduled for 4:08 p.m. on FS1, has been delayed due to rain and will now start at 7 p.m. on FS2, with additional coverage on MLB Network.
During the rain delay of the AL Division Series game between the Mariners and Tigers, David Ortiz humorously acted as a weatherman, assuring fans that the game would start soon despite forecasts of steady rain.
Rain is threatening to delay Game 3 of the ALDS between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, with a forecast predicting showers and thunderstorms, which has historically impacted the Mariners' performance on the road. The game is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, and fans can tune in to radio coverage starting at 11 a.m. PT.