NFL NOTEBOOK

Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in concussion protocol after loss to Steelers

If Garoppolo can’t play, the Raiders will go with Brian Hoyer or rookie Aidan O’Connell at quarterback against the Chargers. 7:32 p.m.

NFL

Patriots will bring what scoring-challenged Cowboys are missing, Ezekiel Elliott, back to Dallas

Elliott was a short-yardage TD specialist for Dallas even after the production waned from his days as a two-time rushing champion. The Cowboys reached the end zone just once in five trips inside the 20 in Sunday's loss at Arizona. 7:18 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' SOCCER NOTEBOOK

A relentless 80-minute player, Cohasset junior Nathan Askjaer on track for a breakout soccer season

After a quiet sophomore campaign by his standards, the striker is no longer flying under the radar after posting 12 goals and four assists in his first four games this year. 7:16 p.m.

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Three things to watch for as the Red Sox play out the string

For guys like Tanner Houck, Brayan Bello, and Alex Verdugo, the next week could provide some insight into their futures with the club. 7:05 p.m.

PATRIOTS

Patriots quarterback Mac Jones denies delivering intentional groin shot to the Jets’ Sauce Gardner

"On that play, nothing was intentional. I just got up and went back to the huddle, and that’s it," Jones said on WEEI. "It's football." 6:53 p.m.

BC swimmers and divers push back on suspension for alleged hazing

Nearly 30 team members have requested that the university immediately lift the program’s indefinite suspension. 6:48 p.m.

MLB

Padres deny dysfunction amid disastrous season

The Padres have been under .500 since May 12 while watching the rival Dodgers — whom they stunned in last year’s Division Series — run away with the NL West. 6:19 p.m.