Sweeping Changes and Surprises: A Round-Up of Major Moves in the Sports World

In a pivotal Game 5 of the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers have adjusted their lineup, promoting catcher Will Smith to bat second. Manager Dave Roberts moved Mookie Betts to third as they prepare to take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Betts, a former MVP, is struggling with a .158 average.

Tennis saw another chapter of family rivalry as Valentin Vacherot faced Arthur Rinderknech at the Paris Masters, prevailing 6-7(9) 6-3 6-4. This follows Vacherot's extraordinary run in Shanghai, which elevated him to 40th in world rankings from 204th after an ATP Masters 1000 victory.

Meanwhile, boxing circles are abuzz with talk of a Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch, threatening to overshadow possible Mayweather-Tyson exhibition bout. Additionally, Marco Andretti retires from IndyCar racing after two decades, ending his attempts at the Indianapolis 500.