Nationals seek to take a 3-0 series lead

Washington can take a giant step toward its first World Series when Stephen Strasburg takes the mound Monday night against the Cardinals.

Coco Gauff becomes youngest WTA champ since 2004

The 15-year-old American defeats former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko to win a tournament in Austria.

College roundup: Maine recovers to win in women’s soccer

The Black Bears give up the first goal before rallying to defeat Binghamton, 3-1.

Sports Digest: Biles sets record for world championship medals

Simone Biles captures the balance beam for her 24th medal overall at the event.

Celtics notebook: Tacko Fall appears headed to Red Claws

The 7-foot-5 center who has become a fan favorite is given a two-way deal that will have him spending most of the season in Portland.

Patriots vs. Bills, by the numbers

• The Patriots have won five straight against the Bills and are 33-5 since Bill Belichick took over as coach in 2000. • New England is in position for its ninth 4-0 start, its fifth under Belichick, and its first since 2015, when it opened 10-0. • New England opponents are 0-9. Buffalo’s opponents are […]

Thursday’s girls’ roundup: Westbrook ties Cheverus with big comeback

The Blue Blazes rally from three goals down with eight minutes remaining, earning a 3-3 field hockey tie.

Football: Week 3 predictions

Truex leads Gibbs sweep at Richmond

Martin Truex Jr. gets his sixth victory of the season – and second in two playoff races – as Joe Gibbs Racing takes the top four positions.

Rodriguez denied 18th win, but Red Sox beat Phillies

Eduardo Rodriguez gets a no-decision despite a season-high 12 strikeouts as Boston scores in the ninth for a 2-1 win.