Right-hander Domingo German will not pitch for the New York Yankees again in 2019 following his placement on administrative leave under the joint MLB-MLBPA domestic violence policy, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney on Friday.

German had been placed on administrative leave Thursday following an incident that Major League Baseball learned about Tuesday morning, sources previously told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Despite the lack of a police report detailing the incident, MLB and the players' union agreed the allegations against German warranted placing him on leave amid an investigation, sources said.

Under the joint domestic violence policy, a player can be put on administrative leave for up to seven days, barring a mutually agreed-upon extension between the league and union.

While the case is not settled administratively, sources told Olney that German will miss both the rest of the regular season and the postseason. The Yankees clinched the American League East with a victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.

German, who is 18-4 with a 4.03 ERA and 153 strikeouts in 143 innings, had been by far the Yankees' most reliable starter and had helped mitigate the struggles of veterans in the rotation.

Manager Aaron Boone recently said he expected German to be a big part of the team's postseason plans, but Boone said Thursday that the team needed to prepare for the postseason as if German wouldn't be available.

"This is something that, baseball aside, this is a bigger issue, obviously," Boone said. "When you hear the words 'domestic violence,' it's one of those things that stops you in your tracks. I give Major League Baseball and the players' association credit for doing their part in, several years ago, trying to be ahead of this and putting disciplinary action in place, hopefully being part of the solution to what is a problem in our society."

Information from ESPN's Jeff Passan and Marly Rivera and The Associated Press was used in this report.

Our series with reigning world champions continues as the American pole vaulter tells Stuart Weir about how he went unbeaten in 2017, culminating in victory in London

What do you remember about the World Championships in 2017?

The World Championships two years ago were a highlight for me. Not many people may know this but 2017 itself was a huge, standing-tall point in my career.

It was the only season I have ever had where I was undefeated. In 17 meetings throughout 2017, I never lost – including the World Championships final. That sets you apart in your sport. I never saw myself as being what you would call “a dominant athlete” and I still don’t. But if you can only arrive (at competitions) prepared, amazing things can happen.

Now, the UK and competing in London was sort of euphoric. It felt like the championship that I didn’t get in Rio, which was a wonderful place where the people were very hospitable.

But because of the conditions and the way the officials were practised and things like that (in Rio), it felt much more like a championship in London. And with the colours and the people and everyone knowing who I was already, it was even more of a climax of my career. So I look back on it fondly.

How does it feel being introduced as world champion?

To be a world champion you have to be a champion at many other levels. I was the champion of my state, of my university, of the United States and many other championships besides, before I was truly the world champion. And that is the final title. That and the Olympic champion go hand in hand. They are equally respectable in our sport, in my mind.

Even more so for a world champion because it is held twice as often. More athletes are in their prime competing for it.

It is truly the peak of track and field. It is our championship.

How are you preparing for Doha?

Doha is frightening to a lot of people. And if you’re not a practised professional, it can seem a monumental task – waiting until October when you know there’s risk to be had throughout the entire year before the championship.

I think I look at it with different eyes as a pole vaulter, because there is risk every day.

“Can I make it to the end of the season at my strongest?”, some people are going to ask themselves and I have to tell myself I will be my strongest at the end of the year. Everything during the year is going to prepare me for that final punctuation of 2019 or whatever it may be. It may be 2021, 2023.

We don’t know what the future will hold for our sport but this year we have a chance to prove ourselves and that will be in Doha.

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JAKARTA, Indonesia – Formula E is set to race in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta for the first time this coming season, adding to the list of cities featured on the 2019-20 ABB FIA Formula E Championship calendar.

Jakarta joins Seoul and London as another new venue for fans to look forward to in season six, with the race in Indonesia scheduled to take place on June 6.

A full grid of 24 cars and the most competitive line-up in motorsport, including new manufacturers Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, will navigate their way around the National Monument in Merdeka Square in the center of the city.

The circuit, like all locales visited by Formula E, is subject to homologation and approval by the FIA World Motor Sport Council.

“The calendar for this coming season of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship was already shaping up to be something special, but to add another race in Asia … and Indonesia in particular, is incredibly exciting,” noted Formula E co-founder Alberto Longo. “Indonesia has an affinity with motorsport – hosting races and events in the past and developing drivers who’ve progressed up the ladder – as well as having an extremely engaged and growing fan base. On top of that, it’s also an emerging market for electric vehicles, with increased investment already being made to push production and clean up the air around the cities. Formula E wants to play a part in that positive change and with the most competitive grid of manufacturers in motorsport, I can’t wait to go green in Jakarta on June 6 next year.

“Thank you to both Ikatan Motor Indonesia and the city of Jakarta for making it happen and collectively supporting the wider electric movement.”

As the fourth most populated country on the planet – behind only China, India and the USA – Indonesia is an important strategic market for Formula E, helping to inspire future generations to embrace clean energy and in turn, tackle the effects of air pollution.

The track layout and circuit configuration will be revealed at a later date, along with the updated calendar and full list of dates and destinations for season six, following the next FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting in October.

ATLANTA – Superior Essex Communications, a leading manufacturer and supplier of communications cable in North America, has partnered with Noah Gragson and JR Motorsports for the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs.

In honor of the start of the playoffs, Gragson’s No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro will have a new look this weekend at Richmond Raceway, where Superior Essex optical fiber cable enables communications to the track’s scoreboard.

The vehicle’s updated scheme features Superior Essex logos on the hood, rear quarter panels and other locations on the race car.

“We’ve been working with Noah since early on in his professional racing career, and we couldn’t be prouder to take our partnership to the next level by supporting him as he drives the No. 9 Superior Essex racecar in the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs,” said Brian Ensign, Vice President of Marketing, Superior Essex Communications. “Noah is an immensely talented driver and a great brand ambassador, and we are excited to grow with him as he continues his already successful racing career.”

Gragson enters the opening round of the Xfinity Series playoffs as the eighth seed, just 50 points shy of the series lead. The opening round begins Friday night, under the lights at Richmond (Va.) Raceway.

“I’m ready to get the playoffs started this weekend in Richmond,” said Gragson. “I’ve always really enjoyed racing there; we came close to getting the win there last year, and we had good speed with our No. 9 Superior Essex/Switch/JRM Chevrolet earlier this year. Hopefully, we can unload with that same speed on Friday and keep this positive momentum going.

“We all know what’s on the line now, so we just need to go out, execute and do our jobs.”

In the latest episode of the Brandel Chamblee Podcast with Jaime Diaz, the fellas weigh in with their thoughts on an epic Solheim Cup and who was really PGA Tour Player of the Year, Rory McIlroy or Brooks Koepka.

Chamblee also dives into the state of golf instruction with thoughts you must hear.

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In this episode of the 1Up Podcast, Gary Williams is joined by Lanny Wadkins and Hale Irwin. They discuss "the greatest generation" of golfers, what it’d be like for them to coach today’s players in a Ryder Cup, and more.

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Zinedine Zidane is under pressure at Real Madrid following the 3-0 defeat at Paris Saint-Germain, according to ESPN FC sources.

After winning three successive Champions League titles, Zidane left his post as Madrid manager in summer of 2018 only to return in March 2019 following a difficult campaign which saw replacements Julen Lopetegui and subsequently Santiago Solari sacked.

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But the Frenchman has struggled to bring about a reversal of fortunes, winning just five of his 11 games last season. And, despite Madrid making six signings in the summer, sources have told ESPN FC that members of the board feel "the squad is very strong and is not being maximised."

However, despite the worrying defeat to PSG in the Champions League, Zidane remains "upbeat" about the situation at the club, according to ESPN FC sources.

Madrid signed Eder Militao, Eden Hazard, Ferland Mendy, Luka Jovic, Rodrygo and Alberto Soro, while they also welcomed back James Rodriguez from a two-year loan spell at Bayern Munich.

Yet they failed to sign midfielder Paul Pogba from Manchester United, who was Zidane's No. 1 choice and there are concerns the club have been left short in middle of the pitch.

Sources have told ESPN FC that, while important players within in the dressing room believe Zidane is "not the same as before," and there is also a fear among certain players regarding rumours of the potential replacements, with Jose Mourinho the most likely.

Ex-Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri is another potential candidate while former players Raul and Aitor Karanka have also been mooted.

Madrid travel to leaders Sevilla on Sunday with the derby against Atletico the following Saturday following a midweek home match against Osasuna -- who recently drew with Barcelona.

Toss Afghanistan opt to bowl v Zimbabwe

Afghanistan will bat first against Zimbabwe in the fifth match of the T20 tri-series in Chattogram. Already assured of their place in next week's final, Afghanistan made three changes to their playing XI, handing an international debut to allrounder Fazal Niazai.

The match is essentially a dead rubber for both sides, but the occasion will still have some context as it marks Zimbabwe captain Hamilton Masakadza's final game for his country. Zimbabwe's most-capped player in this format, Masakadza announced his retirement from international cricket ahead of Zimbabwe's departure for Bangladesh and will be leading his team out in his 66th T20I, and 310th game for Zimbabwe overall. Zimbabwe, still searching for their first win of the series, named an unchanged XI to that which lost to Bangladesh on Wednesday.

"Bittersweet," Masakadza said of the occasion at the toss. "It's my last game. I would have wanted it to be under better circumstances, but it is what it is. It's still another game for us and an international for Zimbabwe. We've never beaten Afghanistan in a T20 so hopefully we can do that today, and that can be my send-off."

Aside from handing the 29-year-old Niazai a debut, Afghanistan also tinkered with their middle order and bowling attack. Karim Janat, Najeeb Tarakai and Fareed Ahmad will sit this match out, while wicket-keeper batsman Shafiqullah slots in to the top order and seamer Dawlat Zadran comes back to play his first T20I in more than two years.

The pitch being used tonight is the same as that used on Wednesday night, upon which Bangladesh racked up 175 for 7. It is expected to encourage the batsmen once again, though play a little more slowly as the evening goes on.

"It doesn't matter, whether we're in the final or not," Rashid Khan said. "We have to play positive cricket. We shouldn't change our momentum, and we have to be 100% in batting, bowling and fielding. To be playing on my birthday, as I was this time last year when I got [the] Man-of-the-Match [Award] against Bangladesh, is pretty special."

Afghanistan: 1 Hazratullah Zazai, 2 Shafiqullah, 3 Fazal Niazai, 4 Asghar Afghan, 5 Mohammad Nabi, 6 Najibullah Zadran, 7 Gulbadin Naib, 8 Rahmanullah Gurbanz (wk), 9 Rashid Khan (capt), 10 Dawlat Zadran, 11 Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Zimbabwe: 1 Brendan Taylor (wk), 2 Hamilton Masakadza (capt), 3 Sean Williams, 4 Regis Chakabva, 5 Tinotenda Mutombodzi, 6 Ryan Burl, 7 Richmond Mutumbami, 8 Neville Madziva, 9 Kyle Jarvis, 10 Ainsley Ndlovu, 11 Chris Mpofu

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale thinks Sunday's quarterback showdown between Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes can become the next great sports rivalry.

"Just as an NFL fan, as a fantasy owner, if you will, the NFL is in good hands with these young quarterbacks," Martindale said Thursday. "And I think you're going to see two great quarterbacks in this game. We might be seeing the next [Tom] Brady-[Peyton] Manning matchup, [Muhammad] Ali-[Joe] Frazier, Magic [Johnson]-[Larry] Bird. You don't know, but the excitement of it [is undeniable]."

The spotlight is on the quarterbacks Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium, where the Ravens (2-0) play the Chiefs (2-0).

Entering their second seasons as starters, Jackson and Mahomes are the hottest quarterbacks in the NFL right now. They are the only quarterbacks of the Super Bowl era to have recorded better than a 70 percent completion rate with seven touchdowns and no interceptions over the first two games of a season.

Their 14 combined touchdown passes without an interception are the second-most in NFL history heading into a quarterback matchup, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. It trails only Fran Tarkenton and Craig Morton in 1969 (18 touchdown passes, 0 interceptions combined heading into Week 6 meeting).

Jackson downplayed the buzz about Sunday's game being about him and Mahomes.

"It's Ravens vs. Chiefs," Jackson said. "I don't really look at it like I'm competing against him. I'm competing against his defense, if anything. I depend on my defense to do a great job of stopping him, and my job is to score points. That's what I'm going to do."

Jackson lost his only meeting to Mahomes. In December, the Chiefs beat the Ravens 27-24 in overtime. Jackson and Mahomes combined for 588 yards of total offense and four touchdown passes.