Striking Moments in Sports: Skubal's Record, Snitker's Shift, and AWS-NBA Partnership
Tarik Skubal set a wild-card game record with 14 strikeouts as the Tigers beat the Guardians. Brian Snitker will transition to an advisory role with the Braves. Amazon's AWS announced a multi-year partnership with the NBA to develop AI-powered features. Meanwhile, Dodgers and Sinner secured key victories.

In an epic display on the baseball diamond, Tarik Skubal set a new wild-card game record with 14 strikeouts, leading the Detroit Tigers to a narrow victory over the Cleveland Guardians. His performance eclipsed the previous record holders, Gerrit Cole and Clayton Kershaw.
The Atlanta Braves announced that long-standing manager Brian Snitker will transition to an advisory role in 2026, ending his tenure as one of the franchise's longest-serving managers. This move coincides with his upcoming induction into the Braves Hall of Fame.
In a fusion of technology and sports, Amazon Web Services has entered into a multi-year partnership with the NBA. The collaboration is set to revolutionize fan experiences through AI-powered data insights and features, marking a significant step forward in sports technology innovation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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