Next year would have marked a decade since Theo Epstein left the Boston Red Sox for Chicago. He said he will “cherish” his time with the Cubs.
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Cousins ends Monday misery, sparking Vikings past Bears, 19-13
Kirk Cousins snaps his 0-9 record on Monday Night Football, throwing for 292 yards and two TDs to Adam Thielen as Minnesota hands Chicago its fourth straight loss.
NFL notebook: Ratings take a hit, but not as much as feared
Despite a 6% decline in viewership from last year, all but four of the top-rated 30 shows since the season began have been NFL games.
Sports Digest: Maine Nordiques dealing with COVID outbreak
The junior hockey team has had three positive tests, including two staff members, according to the head of Maine’s CDC.
Casey takes early lead at Masters, Woods three behind
Paul Casey shoots a 7-under 65, and defending champion Tiger Woods matches his best first round ever at Augusta National.
A Masters in November might play differently, but it’s all good
As Rory McIlroy said, ‘So, it’s a little different, but you know, that’s to be expected. I think everyone is just so grateful that there is a Masters this year and we’re playing it.’
Patriots notebook: Gilmore, Harry take step toward rejoining lineup
Stephon Gilmore and N’Keal Harry were on the practice field Wednesday as New England begins preparing for a Sunday night game against the Ravens.
College basketball: Iowa’s Garza leads preseason AP All-America team
Luka Garza, a 6-11 forward, decided against joining the NBA after averaging 23.9 points and 9.8 rebounds per game as a junior for Iowa.
NFL notebook: Injury again forces McCaffrey to the sideline
Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey won’t play Sunday against Tampa Bay because of a shoulder injury.
College football: Virus postponements hit SEC, Big Ten; 8 total games across FBS
Georgia-Missouri is the fourth SEC game postponed this week, and No. 3 Ohio State won’t play Maryland because of an outbreak among the Terrapins.