J.D. Martinez breaks an 0-for-20 skid with three hits, including a three-run homer in the 10th as Boston beats Cleveland, 5-3.
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Golf roundup: Erratic DeChambeau maintains share of lead with Cantlay
Bryson DeChambeau makes consecutive eagles, then hits two shots into the water and winds up tied with Patrick Cantlay at the BMW Championship.
Red Sox rally past Indians with help from unlikely hero
Jonathan Araúz, promoted Friday because two players went on the COVID-19 injured list, hits a three-run homer in the eighth to give Boston a 4-3 victory.
MLB notebook: Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave extended to Sept. 3
The Dodgers pitcher has been on paid administrative leave since late June after accusations of sexual assault.
Sports Digest: Fightin Phils send Sea Dogs to sixth consecutive loss, 8-3
A home run by Danny Santana on his rehab assignment is one of the few highlights for the stumbling Dogs.
NFL notebook: Jameis Winston named starter for Saints, replacing Drew Brees
Coach Sean Payton picks Winston as the winner of the quarterback competition with Taysom Hill.
Patriots notebook: Linebackers elevating defense to its once-dominating level
The Patriots managed a meager 24 sacks last season, a year after being among the league’s best defenses. With this year’s depth, that dominance could return.
MLB notebook: Clemens defends his legacy, saying ‘I played the right way’
For Roger Clemens, who will be on the Hall of Fame ballot for a 10th and final time in 2022, induction is ‘not going to change me as a person.’
Golf roundup: McIlroy, Rahm among three tied for lead at BMW Championship
Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Sam Burns each open with 64s in the second FedEx Cup playoff event.
Patriots notebook: Newton back at practice, but no timetable for Patriots to name starting QB
Cam Newton returned Thursday after a five-day isolation, resuming his competition with rookie Mac Jones.