New York Mets All-Star Pete Alonso was down after taking a ball to the face in a team practice. Thankfully, he avoided a serious injury.

Pete Alonso is continuing his ride with the New York Mets after signing a two-year, $54 million extension that will keep him anchoring first base and the heart of the order. He'll be paramount to the Mets' success as they hope to build on a run that took them to the National League Championship Series last season.

Alonso accepted a contract that guaranteed the slugger $54M over two years and included an opt-out after the upcoming season.

Nathan Tella is doubtful for Bayern Leverkusen's away clash against Holstein Kel, according to manager, Xabi Alonso. Tella featured for 85 minutes in the

Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella is a doubt for their Bundesliga game at strugglers Holstein Kiel this weekend, coach Xabi Alonso said on Friday, with the reigning champions desperate to close the gap to leaders Bayern Munich.

Bayer Leverkusen's dwindling hopes of defending their Bundesliga title must not be derailed again by promoted Holstein Kiel, coach Xabi Alonso said on Friday. October's 2-2 home draw with Kiel was an early blow to Leverkusen and Bayern Munich have gone on to establish an eight-point lead at the top.