Browns release safety Whitehead after Twitter rant

Jermaine Whitehead made several threatening posts while still in uniform.

World Series champ Nationals take celebration to White House

The Nationals celebrate with President Trump in front of a large crowd.

MLB notebook: Evans added to modern era ballot for Hall of Fame

Former Red Sox outfielder Dwight Evans is one of four players added to the list to be considered by a committee next month. Former Red Sox pitcher Luis Tiant was dropped from the ballot.

College basketball powers reload with talent

Michigan State returns a solid team, while Kentucky and Duke are deep and talented.

Football: Week 9 predictions

Nationals stun Astros to win first World Series with 6-2 win

Washington erases a 2-0 deficit with two homers and three runs in the seventh inning to win a World Series in which no home team won a game.

NHL roundup: Rangers bounce back to beat Lightning, 4-1

New York rebounds from an ugly loss to the Bruins Sunday night.

Krejci returns to help Bruins win fourth straight

David Krejci gets a goal and an assist after missing five games as Boston beats San Jose 5-1 for its fourth straight win.

MLB notebook: Yankees’ pitching coach is leaving

Larry Rothschild, 65, a former manager with Tampa Bay, was with the team for nine seasons.

NFL notebook: Rested Ravens prep for Patriots

Baltimore is hoping to get several players back for their Sunday matchup with the unbeaten Patriots.