NASCAR will make a fourth attempt to complete its playoff race at Texas Motor Speedway on Wednesday after persistent mist and cold temperatures continued the long delay.

Coach Matt Nagy usually has answers for what's happening with the Chicago Bears' offense, whether it's good or bad.

DENVER (AP) _ On a freezing afternoon in the snow, Patrick Mahomes barely broke a sweat.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Max Muncy hit a big solo homer, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 in Game 5 of the World Series.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The highly anticipated showdown between the AFC's last undefeated teams turned into a Pittsburgh beatdown early and a near Tennessee comeback late.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Walker Buehler set down the Tampa Bay Rays with dominance and ease that brought flashbacks of Orel Hershiser during the Dodgers last title run.

Princeton native had six bogeys on Friday and missed the cut by one shot.

A person with knowledge of the situation says the NBA's board of governors is considering a December start to the 2020-21 season, with Dec. 22 being the initial target for opening night and the season being trimmed to about 70 games. 

The commissioner's office says it made the decision because of a forecast of cooler weather and the possibility of rain.

The car number for Michael Jordan's new NASCAR team was never in question.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Richard Petty Motorsports will enter the next chapter of its storied history with driver Erik Jones.

Clayton Kershaw pitched six dominant innings, Cody Bellinger and Mookie Betts homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-3 to open a surreal World Series played amid the pandemic.

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he hopes to keep two of this year's innovations: expanded playoffs and starting extra innings with runners on second base.

He takes the practice squad spot of kicker Kai Forbath, signed Tuesday to the Los Angeles Rams' active roster.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire showed new teammate Le'Veon Bell and the rest of the NFL how dominant the Kansas City Chiefs' running attack is already.

NASCAR has cleared Kyle Larson to return in 2021, ending his long suspension for using a racial slur while playing a video racing game.

A person familiar with the review by the NFL and NFL Players Association says officials found instances when the Tennessee Titans failed to wear masks at all times and were "insufficiently clear'' to players about not meeting or working out once the facility closed.

The man affectionately known as "Doc'' for his Ph.D. in communications spent the past 15 years as the voice of the NHL in the United States.

Lewan announced the news on social media, saying don't feel sorry for him because he'll handle rehabilitation like a pro and come back better than ever.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- Joey Logano used every bit of the track to hold off Kevin Harvick over a long, finishing green-flag run to win the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway on Sunday and earn a spot in the championship round at Phoenix.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Derrick Henry took a direct snap and ran 5 yards for a touchdown 3:30 into overtime and the Tennessee Titans remained undefeated, rallying to beat the Houston Texans 42-36.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Nick Foles threw for one touchdown and ran for another, Chicago's defense forced three turnovers and sacked Teddy Bridgewater four times and the Bears held on to beat the Carolina Panthers 23-16.

George Springer and Jose Altuve keyed a four-run rally in the fifth inning, Framber Valdez pitched six brilliant innings and the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the third straight game, 7-4, to force a deciding Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.

Clint Bowyer would not have picked 2020 to be his final season as a NASCAR driver.

The only member of the Kansas City Chiefs that was available and willing to discuss LeVeon Bell happened to be defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who won't have much of anything to do with him.

The person, speaking on condition of anonymity, did not reveal if it involved a player or a coach.

The Indianapolis Colts closed their practice facility Friday after "several individuals'' tested positive for COVID-19, then the retests came back negative.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Mike Vrabel counts Romeo Crennel among his mentors after having been coached by the Texans' interim head coach and working alongside him.

Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel said earlier in the day the team was preparing to release Correa.

Max Muncy's grand slam capped a record-setting 11-run first inning for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who coasted to a 15-3 rout of the Atlanta Braves that cut their National League Championship Series deficit to 2 games to 1.

Adams has missed two straight games, but is hoping to return for the Packers' Sunday matchup at Tampa Bay.

A three-time World Series-winning manager, the 76-year-old La Russa joined the Angels prior to this season as senior advisor of baseball operations.

During an owners meeting held virtually on Wednesday, the league opted to call off the all-star game, hoping to replace it with a variety of virtual activities.

The team issued a statement from general manager Joe Douglas on Tuesday night in which he says the Jets made the move after having several conversations with Bell and his agent during the last few days and exploring trade options.

Ryan Tannehill threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as the Titans routed the Buffalo Bills 42-16 Tuesday night in a showdown between two of the NFL's five remaining undefeated teams pushed back two days after a couple more positive tests for Tennessee last week.

The No. 1 player in golf is the 11th player to receive a positive test since the PGA Tour resumed its schedule in June.

The Dodgers announced the decision on their longtime ace about six hours before the first pitch in Arlington, Texas.

The Bills left for Nashville on Monday night, but the Titans needed another day without a positive test for the game to go forward.

Police tell the San Diego Union-Tribune that Pham was stabbed outside a gentlemen's club in San Diego.

Manuel Margot hit a three-run home run one batter after a crucial Houston error and made a spectacular catch in right field in his former home ballpark, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Astros 4-2 to take a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.

Tennessee general manager Jon Robinson says he hopes people around the NFL understand he tries to do everything the right way.

The NFL's ranks of undefeated teams should thin by one Tuesday night when the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans finally meet in a rescheduled game.

Morgan was suffering from a nerve condition, a form of polyneuropathy.

The White Sox announced Monday Renteria won't return after he led them to a 35-25 record in his pandemic-shortened fourth year.

The latest testing results come a day after the NFL juggled the schedule affecting nine teams after both the Patriots and Titans had a positive result apiece Sunday.

Morris is in his sixth season with the Falcons and his first full season as defensive coordinator.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) -- LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are back atop the NBA world.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Derek Carr threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns, outplaying Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes along the way, and the Las Vegas Raiders nearly shut out the potent Kansas City offense in the second half to rally for a 40-32 victory that ended the Chiefs' franchise-rec…

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- NASCAR will crown a new champion this year following Kyle Busch's elimination in the second round of the playoffs.