HELSINKI, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Finland will pause the use of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for men born in 1991 and later due to reports of a rare cardiovascular side effect, the institute for health and welfare said on Thursday.

(Reuters) - Airing his sweaty tennis shoes outside a California hotel room has landed Andy Murray in trouble at home after the shoes were stolen - along with his wedding ring tied to one of the laces.

The Boston Red Sox took out their arch-rival New York Yankees in the American League wild-card game. The 106-victory Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League wild-card game to advance.

NEW YORK, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Banners and signs declaring "PROTECT THE PLAYERS" and "NO MORE SILENCE" ringed National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) pitches on Wednesday as teams took to the field for the first time since sexual misconduct allegations rocked the competition.

Former U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens rallied for a 6-7 (5), 7-5, 6-1 win over Great Britain's Heather Watson on Wednesday in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.

National Women's Soccer League players briefly halted games Wednesday night in the sixth minute in a display designed to demonstrate solidarity with their colleagues who have spoken out about sexual coercion and abuse from coaches.

Chris Taylor hit a two-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a dramatic 3-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League wild-card game.

Oct 7 (Stats Perform) - Results from the NBA games on Wednesday (home team in CAPS)

Perhaps a year later than expected, the Dallas Cowboys have the look of a true contender in the NFC.