Shortly after the World Series ends, Xander Bogaerts will have to decide whether or not to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract and become a free agent.
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NFL notebook: Mac Jones present for third straight Patriots practice
Jones remains limited, and Brian Hoyer will not be a quarterback option for the Patriots after being placed on injured reserve with a concussion.
MLB notebook: Manoah, Blue Jays face Castillo, Mariners in playoff opener
The Mariners went 5-2 against Toronto this season.
Monday’s high school roundup: Biddeford field hockey coach gets 100th win
The Tigers shut out Gorham 1-0 to give Coach Caitlin Tremberth her milestone win.
MLB roundup: Judge still at 61 HRs, Severino pitches 7 no-hit innings as Yanks win, 3-1
Luis Severino leaves after seven innings, and reliever Miguel Castro allows a one-out single in the eighth to Texas.
49ers use defense, Deebo Samuel to beat Rams, 24-9
Deebo Samuel scores on a 57-yard pass play as San Francisco win its seventh straight regular-season game over its in-state rivals.
College football: Alabama retakes No. 1 from Georgia in AP poll
The Crimson Tide received 25 first-place votes and 1,523 points, two points more than the Bulldogs.
NFL notebook: J.J. Watt thankful to be playing after atrial fibrillation
Arizona’s defensive end played just three days after having his heart shocked into rhythm after going into atrial fibrillation.
Braves complete sweep of Mets, lead NL East by 2 games
Dansby Swanson and Matt Olson homer for the third straight game in a 5-3 win over Mets.
Mahomes throws for 3 TDs, Chiefs overwhelm Buccaneers, 41-31
Kansas City finishes with 417 yards of total offense, including a 189-3 edge on the ground.