Boston is off to a 9-1 start and showing it can win in a variety of ways, not just with defense.
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Patriots notebook: Pats stand pat at trade deadline, ‘moving on to the Colts’
The Patriots’ coach wouldn’t admit if he was happy with his roster, saying the team could still make more roster moves before the season ends.
NFL notebook: Snyders hire firm to explore sale of Commanders
Washington team owners Daniel and Tanya Snyder announce they have retained Bank of America Securities to consider potential transactions.
NBA roundup: Irving takes responsibility for tweet, will donate $500,000
Kyrie Irving says he opposes all forms of hate, and he and the Brooklyn Nets will each donate $500,000 toward groups that work to eradicate it.
Sports Digest: Nashville midfielder Mukhtar voted as Major League Soccer’s MVP
Hany Mukhtar led the league with 23 goals and 11 assists.
Tuesday’s college roundup: Tennessee at the top in first CFP rankings
Ohio State, Georgia, and Clemson round out the top four in the first of six rankings for the playoffs.
Jets look to end 12-game skid against rival Patriots
The Jets are surging and in the best position to knock off the Patriots in years for their first win over New England since Week 16 in 2015.
Celtics notebook: Grant Williams suspended one game for making contact with official
Grant Williams is suspended for ‘recklessly making contact with and directing inappropriate language’ toward an official in Monday’s loss.
Bruins notebook: Marchand nearing a return from surgery on both hips
Brad Marchand has been a full participant in practice for a couple weeks and should return well before his target date of Thanksgiving.
MLB notebook: Nola to start World Series Game 1 for Phils, Wheeler Game 2
Aaron Nola is 2-1 with a 3.12 ERA and has struck out 18 batters in three starts this postseason.