Betts moved from shortstop to right field without causing any issues and it helped Los Angeles win the NL title for the fourth time in eight years.
Joe Grant
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Sports Digest: NBA investigating why Joel Embiid missed 76ers’ opener
Embiid missed the entire preseason and didn’t play Wednesday with Philadelphia citing ‘left knee injury management.’
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If the Patriots want to prove their toughness, step up and beat the Jets
Commentary: Patriots Coach Jerod Mayo called his team soft, and nothing will better prove him wrong than a thrashing of rival New York.
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Drake Maye praises Patriots’ coaches for evolution since college
Despite two losses, the New England rookie has been a bright spot since taking over at quarterback.
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Struggling Bruins can’t keep taking shortcuts after shutout loss
Commentary: After Tuesday’s 4-0 loss to Nashville, Boston needs to find consistency and production from its top forwards.
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Chiefs acquire three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins from Titans
Kansas City’s wide receiver group has been decimated by injuries, and Hopkins provides an immediate upgrade.
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World Series: Despite so much star power, Yankees-Dodgers could be decided by role players
There’s Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, but this Fall Classic could be decided by the less-celebrated players.
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Sports Digest: Defending champion Novak Djokovic pulls out of Paris Masters
Organizers did not give a reason for Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal.
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Birding: The variety of species in Maine includes natives and those from away
The 475 species on state’s bird checklist are here in Maine for so many different reasons.
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Hunting: Moose management in Maine can be a thankless task
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife deserves credit for what it does, and for seeking public input into how to best manage the population.