Max Scherzer, who was scratched from his Game 5 start with neck issues, has had a cortisone shot and thinks he will be OK to pitch in Game 7, if necessary.
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Astros win Game 5 to take 3-2 lead in World Series
Gerrit Cole earns the win against Washington, which was without starter Max Scherzer.
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Eagles overpower Bills
Philadelphia rushes for 218 yards and also dominates on defense in a 31-13 victory.
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NBA roundup: Timberwolves reach a rare 3-0
Minnesota matches the second-best start in franchise history by defeating Miami, 116-109.
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Golf roundup: Woods ties record with 82nd victory
Tiger Woods completes a wire-to-wire win in Japan and matches Sam Snead’s record for career PGA Tour titles.
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College football notebook: LSU leaps past Alabama to become No. 1
In the closest voting in five years, there’s a change at the top with the No. 1 and 2 teams heading to a Nov. 9 showdown at Alabama.
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Sports Digest: Finalists named for Miss Maine Field Hockey
Lydia Grant of South Portland joins players from Mt. Blue and Skowhegan with the winner to be announced Dec. 8.
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World Series notebook: Spasms cause Scherzer to miss Game 5 start
The Nationals were forced to use Joe Ross, who had made just one playoff appearance, as the starting pitcher in a pivotal game.
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New Red Sox president of baseball operations faces a daunting offseason
Keep Martinez or Betts? Maybe both? And cut the payroll. And what about a new starting pitcher, a better bullpen? And what second base? And … and …
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NHL roundup: Bruins’ big line riddles Rangers
Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak combine for five goals and 13 points in a 7-4 victory.