Hayward scores 39 points as Celtics top Cavaliers, 119-113

Gordon Hayward matches his career high as Boston win its fifth straight.

NBA roundup: Irving lifts Nets past Pelicans

Kyrie Irving scores 39 points and Brooklyn holds off New Orleans.

NHL roundup: Predators score five in second period for win

Nashville cruises to the win over Detroit with a big second period.

Bruins keep rolling, win sixth straight

Brad Marchard scores two goals, including the winner, as Boston beats Pittsburgh.

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.