Sunday Sports Shorts

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is going on the 10-day IL with right elbow inflammation. Springer, 32, is slashing .251/.331/.464 with 18 home runs and 49 RBIs. The Blue Jays outfielder has played 89 games this season.

Mel Pearson is out as the University of Michigan men’s hockey coach.

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will defend his title against Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 281 on Nov. 12 at Madison Square Garden.

Adesanya have lost twice to Pereira in kickboxing in 2016 and 2017. He’s seeking revenge.

Adesanya only lost five times in 80 kickboxing bouts. He has won 23 of 24 MMA fights, most recently in a unanimous decision over Jared Cannonier last month.

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