New York squanders three leads, but comes back to go ahead for good late in the third period.
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NLDS: Cardinals score 4 in 9th, hold off Braves 7-6 in opener
St. Louis ties the game in the eighth inning before going ahead on two-run doubles by Marcell Ozuna and Kolten Wong in the ninth.
NFL notebook: Washington undecided on starting QB against Patriots
Coach Jay Gruden is waiting on health reports before announcing who will play.
Patriots sign Nugent to replace injured Gostkowski
Mike Nugent, a 14-year NFL veteran who played in Oakland last year before suffering a hip injury, will replace Stephen Gostkowski, who was placed on injured reserve.
Thursday’s college roundup: UMaine fills out future football schedules
The Black Bears add two home games against Football Championship Subdivision opponents and a 2022 game at Boston College.
ALDS: Yanks-Twins should be a heavyweight battle
Minnesota led the majors with a record-setting 307 homers, one ahead of the Yankees.
Sports Digest: Girardi would be interested in managing Cubs
The Cubs are looking for a new manager after they didn’t renew Joe Maddon’s contract.
NFL notebook: Washington still undecided which QB will play against Patriots
Coach Jay Gruden is trying to decide between rookie Dwayne Haskins and veterans Case Keenum and Colt McCoy.
College football: Villanova pounces on Maine early in a 33-17 win
The Black Bears fall behind 30-0 in the second quarter and drop to 0-2 in conference games.
NFL notebook: No surgery, no IR for Giants’ Barkley
Star running back Saquon Barkley isn’t being placed on the injured list, and could return in less than eight weeks.