Martin Truex Jr. puts himself in position to race for the Cup Series championship in three weeks, leading 464 of 500 laps.
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NFL roundup: 49ers blast Panthers, stay unbeaten
Tevin Coleman scores four touchdowns as San Francisco rolls to a 51-13 win.
Belichick gets 300th win as Patriots beat Browns, 27-13
New England’s defense forces three more turnovers – on consecutive plays – and returns one for a touchdown as the Patriots remain undefeated.
Sports Digest: Berthiaume lifts USM to women’s soccer win
Ciera Berthiaume breaks a tie in the second half and helps the Huskies pull out a 2-1 win over Maine Maritime.
Celtics notebook: Jaylen Brown agrees to four-year extension
The Boston forward will get a deal that could pay as much as $115 million.
Sports Digest: Course record broken at Mount Desert Island Marathon
Alex Russeau of Michigan is timed in 2:20:59, and Sarah Mulcahy of Fort Kent wins the women’s race.
Former Expos players are rooting for the Nationals
The team in Washington heading to the World Series began as the Montreal Expos, and fans and former players haven’t forgotten.
College football notebook: Alabama QB has sprained ankle
Tua Tagovailoa won’t play against Arkansas but hopes to return for a showdown with LSU.
NFL roundup: Replay reversals help Titans edge Chargers
Three straight overturned calls enable Tennessee to hold on for a 23-20 victory.
Yankees relievers rested heading into ALCS
New York keep the workload of its bullpen low and hopes that will lead them to postseason success.