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Peter Abraham | On Baseball

No mistake about it: Behind Mookie Betts and Clayton Kershaw, the Dodgers look unstoppable

After winning the final three games of the National League Championship Series, the Dodgers retained their momentum.
Ben Volin | On Football

Film study: Cam Newton needs to help his receivers, not the other way around

The lack of practice was clearly a factor in the loss to Denver, as Newton didn't see open men and made poor throws.
Will the Patriots get David Andrews back this week? Bill Belichick says it’s day-to-day Cam Newton: ‘I take full responsibility of where we are as an offense’ after loss to Broncos

DODGERS 8, RAYS 3
Dodgers get the jump on Rays, easily win Game 1 of World Series
Cody Bellinger opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the fourth inning for Los Angeles.

adam himmelsbach
What has been settled for the next NBA season? Just about nothing
There are major issues looming with the draft, the salary cap, free agency, and oh yeah, the games.

Celtics’ Marcus Smart details racist incident outside TD Garden in Players’ Tribune column

Peter Abraham | On Baseball
If Dave Roberts doesn’t lead the Dodgers to victory in the World Series this time, he may not get another chance
The Dodgers are so loaded with talent that the blame will fall on the manager, fairly or not.

patriots notebook
Will the Patriots get David Andrews back this week? Bill Belichick says it’s day-to-day
Andrews suffered a broken thumb in September and has missed three games.

bruins
Bruins re-sign forward Karson Kuhlman to a two-year deal
The deal for the 25-year-old right winger carries a $725,000 salary cap hit.

Julian benbow
Boston College tackles job of improving its defensive shortcomings
Boston College was ranked 14th and last in the ACC in pass defense last season, but has improved to No. 4.

Stan Grossfeld
With no intramural sports, college students endure a depressing timeout
Having virtual classes is bad enough, but suspending intramurals cuts out a huge social and recreational component of college life.

NFL Notebook

It’s Tua Time in Miami: Dolphins hand starting QB job to rookie

When Tagovailoa played Sunday, it was his first competitive action since he suffered a career-threatening dislocated hip and fracture last November.
MLB Notebook

Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred likes larger playoff format, runner on second in extras

Players' union head Tony Clark said it was too soon to commit to changes for 2021.
Olympics

After doping scandal, Russia hacked the Olympics, US and Britain say

Russia hacked the Opening Ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea and the now-delayed 2020 Tokyo Summer Games, according to US and British officials.
PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL

After the big trade and bigger contract, Dodgers hoping for World Series payoff with Mookie Betts

Postseason underachievers during the current run, the Dodgers are hoping Betts and his winning pedigree will get them over the top.
World Series schedule
Patriots

Cam Newton: ‘I take full responsibility of where we are as an offense’ after loss to Broncos

Newton discussed the lack of practice and how it impacted the Patriots, and his initial thoughts on contracting COVID.
bruins

Matt Grzelcyk is aiming to be Torey Krug’s successor on Bruins power play

With his brand-new four-year contract in hand, the 26-year-old defenseman is flush with security and confidence.
Matt Grzelcyk, Bruins agree to four-year contractTorey Krug bids Boston a fond farewell: “I leave with some amazing memories”
Celtics

Celtics’ Marcus Smart details racist incident outside TD Garden in Players’ Tribune column

"I think about that night, that moment, a lot."
Ben Volin | On Football

NFL Week 6: Move over, Bill Belichick. The NFL’s new genius is Mike Vrabel

The Titans coach (and former Patriot) showed again in beating Houston that he has a mastery of the rulebook.
Patriots Notebook

Patriots DB Jonathan Jones was a big reason why the Broncos didn’t complete many passes Sunday

The defensive back had a pair of pass breakups and a nifty over-the-shoulder interception.
Chad Finn

The Patriots need help at receiver, and other thoughts from the loss to the Broncos

There is plenty of blame, and even some legitimate reasons, for the Patriots' disappointing loss. Let's start with whom they're putting out on the field.
CHIEFS 26, BILLS 17

Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs play keepaway from Bills

The Chiefs are off to a their third 5-1 start in four seasons.
sports media

Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick announces retirement after 47 years as NHL broadcaster

Emrick served as the lead play-by-play voice for NBC Sports's NHL coverage for the last 15 years.
Dan Shaughnessy

The Rays are easy to root for but actually bad for baseball

The Rays are run by analytics guys, playing spreadsheet baseball and moving us closer to the death of the game. Go Dodgers!
Red Sox

Red Sox owners, partners plan major redevelopment around Fenway Park

The owners of the Red Sox are moving into the real estate development business, partnering with WS Development and the D'Angelo family in a long-term venture that would transform the neighborhood just outside Fenway Park.
Cardinals 38, Cowboys 10

Kyler Murray has happy homecoming as Cardinals rout Cowboys

Murray, a high school star in Texas, accounted for three touchdowns in his first game back home as a pro.
NFL Notebook

Buccaneers get nose tackle Steve McLendon from Jets to plug hole in line

The veteran nose tackle will add depth to Tampa Bay’s line, which lost Vita Vea to a broken ankle Oct. 8.
bruins

Bruins lose Joakim Nordstrom, who signs with Flames for league minimum

Nordstrom, a steady performer on the Bruins' fourth line, signed a one-year deal for $700,000.
MLB Notebook

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw will go in Game 1, giving him another big-time opportunity

The longtime Dodgers ace hopes - again - that he can leave his postseason struggles behind when LA takes on the Rays in the World Series.
sports log

NASCAR lifts suspension of Cup Series driver Kyle Larson

Larson had been sanctioned for a racial slur, which cost him his Cup Series ride with Chip Ganassi Racing.
Baseball

Dodgers vs. Rays: Here is the schedule for the 2020 World Series

All games in the best-of-7 series are at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, and will be televised on Fox.
Tara Sullivan

Cam Newton won’t make excuses for the Patriots' loss to the Broncos, but this isn’t why he’s here

The Patriots quarterback and his teammates were limited the last two weeks because of COVID-19 issues, but he says he must – and will – rebound.
Ben Volin | On Football

The Patriots’ defense was good, but to get a win against the Broncos, it needed to be great

The Broncos were held out of the end zone but the defense was unable to produce enough game-changing plays on a day the offense struggled.
Ben Volin | Instant Analysis

Loss to Broncos underscores the Patriots' lack of help on offense for Cam Newton

Newton didn't have a great game, but the Patriots still don’t have enough firepower on offense to overcome all of these injuries on the offensive line.
Broncos 18, Patriots 12

On Zoom calls instead of practice field, Patriots' timing way off in loss to Broncos, and other observations

The Patriots looked like a team that hadn't been able to practice much in the past week.
Patriots

Stephon Gilmore on COVID-19 experience: ‘It was unfortunate, but I’m past it’

Gilmore, who registered three tackles in Sunday's loss to the Broncos, said he never had symptoms.
Patriots

How limited was the Patriots’ offense? Even when gimmick plays worked, they couldn’t take advantage

The Patriots got two big plays on their final possession when Julian Edelman turned passer, but on a rough day for the offense, that potential winning drive fizzled, too.
Patriots Notebook

Patriots forced to shuffle on offensive line before — and during — loss to Broncos

The team trotted out a new combination for the fifth straight game, then had to adjust when Jermaine Eluemunor was injured.
Bob Hohler

Sports stars used to sit on the sidelines when it came to voter advocacy. Not anymore

Like never before, a well-funded movement — galvanized by professional athletes and teams — to engage citizens in the voting process is surging.
TUESDAY'S SCHOOLS ROUNDUP

St. John’s Prep boys' soccer throws a blanket onto another foe

The St. John's Prep boys' soccer team has not yielded a goal this season in its 3-0-1 start.
FIELD HOCKEY NOTEBOOK

Field hockey players get creative in gaining the attention of college coaches

Because of restrictions caused by the pandemic, local athletes are using highlight and training videos to help the recruiting process.
FIELD HOCKEY

MIAA’s field hockey committee approves rule-change proposal that would create boys’ teams

If approved, the rule would go into effect for the 2021-22 school year. 21 minutes ago
FIELD HOCKEY

EMass field hockey: Cohasset’s Kate Cunning headlines Players of the Week

The senior racked up nine goals in wins over Middleborough (8-0), Bishop Fenwick (2-0), and Norwell (8-1) for the Skippers.
sports log

Indiana Pacers hire Nate Bjorkgren as coach

The hiring ends a two-month search that began when Nate McMillan was fired Aug. 26, just weeks after receiving a contract extension.
Patriots

She’s a doctor who knows the toll coronavirus takes. Her husband plays for the Patriots

Camille Phillips is a pediatric resident in Texas. From afar, she's been watching her husband, Adrian, navigate the complexities of staying healthy while playing in the NFL.
gary washburn | sunday basketball notes

Ten years later, Rajon Rondo is finally back on top

Back in 2008, while with the Celtics, the guard thought titles were a yearly guarantee, especially with Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce as teammates.
Peter Abraham | Sunday Baseball Notes

The wit and wisdom of Dusty Baker

The 71-year-old Astros manager, who was hired in January after the team fired A.J. Hinch, has handled a difficult job well.
Astros defeat Rays in Game 6On Baseball: Astros looking to 2004 Red Sox for inspiration
matt porter | sunday hockey notes

Schooling defensemen will be part of Bruce Cassidy’s curriculum

With Torey Krug gone, there will be a lot of flux on the Bruins blue line, and the coach intends to be a hands-on teacher.
ben volin | Sunday football Notes

NFL’s approach to COVID-19 testing: better safe than sorry

The NFL has been willing to constantly evaluate and improve its COVID-19 protocols when situations arise and more is learned about the virus.
tara sullivan

With COVID-19, the NFL schedule is no longer measured in weeks, but hour to hour

The NFL is forging ahead with fingers crossed it is both safe and smart to continue playing. Are they making the right call? I honestly don’t know, but I know I sure hope so.
patriots

Kicker Brandon McManus was the Broncos' offense with six field goals

Denver scored on its first six drives, all McManus field goals.
TOM BRADY WATCH

Tom Brady to Rob Gronkowski connection helps Buccaneers turn showdown vs. Packers into a rout

Green Bay was undefeated, but the Tampa Bay defense shut down the Packers in a blowout in Florida.
Chad Finn | SPorts media

The only thing in baseball that Joe Morgan couldn’t handle was sabermetrics

The late Hall of Famer never hid his disdain for newfangled analytics — even though they illustrated how great a player he was.
boston college

After a lopsided loss to Virginia Tech, it’s time for a reality check with BC football

The Eagles are 3-2, and there is a lot to like on offense, but they are clearly still a work in progress.
Union 2, Revolution 1

Revolution played at home again, and lost again, this time to Philadelphia

The Revolution lost their second straight at Gillette and are 1-3-5 at home on the season.
MONDAY'S SCHOOLS ROUNDUP

In the fading light of a rare outdoor match, Westfield girls' volleyball prevails at Amherst

Emma Metcalf’s ace as daylight waned gave the Bombers a 25-19, 19-25, 25-20, 26-24 victory.
BOYS' SOCCER NOTEBOOK

Upholding COVID-19 guidelines has been a tough call for high school soccer officials

Soccer players and coaches have not been the only ones challenged by the MIAA's COVID-19 rules modifications. So have game officials.
BOYS' SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

EMass boys’ soccer: Nauset’s Henry Watson headlines Players of the Week

The senior captain keeper recorded two shutouts, helping the Warriors (4-0) to Cape & Islands wins over Barnstable on Tuesday and Falmouth on Thursday.
alex speier

How did the Red Sox handle a gap year in the development of many of their prospects?

It was an atypical year for the Red Sox minor leaguers because of the coronavirus pandemic, but not necessarily a lost one.
Alex Speier

Red Sox should look to Dodgers, not Rays, to find blueprint for success

While the Rays' story can't be ignored, it's the Dodgers' financial structure and roster-building process that makes sense for Boston.
World Series schedule
PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL

Chaim Bloom has plenty of tough competition among Rays alumni

The Red Sox chief baseball officer is among the top executives, including three of MLB's final four in 2020, who got their starts with Tampa Bay.
As it happened

Broncos upend rusty Cam Newton, Patriots, 18-12, in postponed matchup

A ragged start for the Patriots Sunday proved to be too much to overcome, as they were surprised by Denver.
kevin paul dupont | on second thought

When it comes to ball fields, Cambridge happy to share its turf with organics experts

A $5,000 grant from Stonyfield has helped the City of Cambridge up its organics game at Donnelly Field.

michael silverman
How do NFL oddsmakers set point spreads in a COVID-riddled season?
Three top oddsmakers pulled back the curtain and took some of the mystery out of what goes on in the betting world.

Sports Log
Torey Krug bids Boston a fond farewell: “I leave with some amazing memories”
Ex-Bruins defenseman reached out to fans Sunday via an Instagram post after signing a seven-year, $45.5 million deal with the St. Louis Blues.

Dan Shaughnessy
Hoping Alex Cora returns as Red Sox manager, and other thoughts
He is a proven commodity, and there are indications that anyone other than Cora would be a puppet manager.

Despite a lost racing season, most competitive rowers with sights set on the Olympics have stayed the course
The Head of the Charles, which would have been held this weekend in Boston, was among the many competitive crew events lost to the coronavirus pandemic.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Could you buy stock in the Red Sox? Explaining Fenway Sports Group’s potential deal to go public

Tracking all high school conference and league plans for the Fall I sports season, from Boston to the Berkshires

Friendship of Patriots Damien Harris and Jarrett Stidham goes all the way back to youth football in Kentucky

Spencer Haywood and the Nike deal that could have turned out so much better

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Agent: Bruins captain Zdeno Chara is ‘looking at all options’ in free agency

Chara, who has spent 14 seasons in Boston, has said he would like to continue playing.
Peter Abraham | On baseball

Kevin Cash was right on the money for Rays in Game 7

Manager's bold decision-making paid off for the Rays in a Game 7 victory against the Houston Astros, 4-2, and the franchise’s second pennant.

Home victory over Union would boost Revolution as they aim for a top-four spot in the playoffs

The fifth-place Revolution are 3 points behind fourth-place Orlando City SC with five games left in the season.
Georgia Southern 41, UMass 0

In only game on the schedule, UMass gets blown out by Georgia Southern, but Walt Bell is 'proud our guys got a chance’

Eagles QB Shai Werts proved too much for Minutemen after throwing for 3 TDs and running for another score en route to a 28-0 halftime lead.
Sunday's school roundup

Boys' and girls' cross-country runners get their chance to shine at MSTCA’s Frank Kelley Invitational

Following COVID-related safety protocols, 408 boys and girls from across the state toed the line at Highland Park in Attleboro.
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Billerica football team gets a chance to try new turf field under the lights

Billerica, which is running two 90-minute sessions per week, is one of the few programs practicing at all right now.

In his 233rd tournament, Jason Kokrak is a winner

He won a duel on the back nine in the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek with Xander Schauffele.

Mookie Betts, Dodgers beat Braves in Game 7 to head to World Series

Cody Bellinger's go-ahead home run in the bottom of the seventh was the difference for Los Angeles, which won three straight to erase a 3-1 series deficit.

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The State of the Patriots: Highlights from the Globe’s roundtable previewing the 2020 season

Ben Volin, Jim McBride and Tara Sullivan joined deputy sports editor Scott Thurston to preview the 2020 Patriots season.

Inside the NBA bubble: Gary Washburn and Marc Spears share their experiences in Orlando

The two journalists joined Globe subscribers for a Zoom presentation about what it's like in the NBA bubble in Florida.

Watch: Globe sports editors tell behind-the-scenes stories

The Boston Globe gathered its former sports editors for a chat with Globe alumna Lesley Visser for a special subscriber-only event.

Pick 'em: The Globe Staff’s NFL picks

See all the matchups and spreads here.
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Brady's former teammates share funny, insightful, and inspiring stories about the Patriots legend as he moves on to his next chapter.

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Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw will go in Game 1, giving him another big-time opportunity

The Rays are easy to root for but actually bad for baseball

Dodgers vs. Rays: Here is the schedule for the 2020 World Series

Red Sox should look to Dodgers, not Rays, to find blueprint for success

Patriots news

Buccaneers get nose tackle Steve McLendon from Jets to plug hole in line

NFL Week 6: Move over, Bill Belichick. The NFL’s new genius is Mike Vrabel

Kicker Brandon McManus was the Broncos' offense with six field goals

Tom Brady to Rob Gronkowski connection helps Buccaneers turn showdown vs. Packers into a rout

Celtics news

Key to the Lakers’ success was LeBron James and Anthony Davis working flawlessly together

Rajon Rondo explained why winning an NBA title with the Lakers means so much to him

‘The Lakers want their respect.’ LeBron James leaves no doubts in closing out NBA Finals vs. Heat

LeBron James leads Lakers to 17th NBA title, tying Celtics, with Game 6 victory over Heat

bruins news

Matt Grzelcyk, Bruins agree to four-year contract

Schooling defensemen will be part of Bruce Cassidy’s curriculum

Agent: Bruins captain Zdeno Chara is ‘looking at all options’ in free agency

Bruins sign defense prospect Jakub Zboril to two-year contract

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Former Assabet hockey player recounts alleged sexual relationship with coach Carl Gray

The US Center for SafeSport is investigating claims that Gray drew Estey Ticknor, then a 17-year-old rising star in the program, into a sexual relationship.
Bob Hohler

The lack of Black leaders in New England college sports is ‘what institutional and systemic racism look like’

A Globe survey found that only 5 of 112 New England colleges have a Black athletic director and only 2 of 58 football teams have a Black head coach. And when schools have had the opportunity to improve their numbers, they haven't always taken it.
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UConn’s hero. Michael Jordan’s protégé. Boston’s hope: ‘There was something about Kemba’

Kemba Walker was in no hurry to leave Charlotte, but things changed, and suddenly Boston represented what he longed for: a chance to win. This is the story of how he ended up here.