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Los Angeles Dodgers’ Joc Pederson celebrates after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of Game 6 of baseball’s World Series against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, in Los Angeles.

Dodgers beat Astros 3-1, force World Series to Game 7

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Joc Pederson celebrates after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of Game 6 of baseball’s World Series against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, in Los Angeles.

October 31, 2017, 9:17pm National Sports

Chris Taylor hit a tying double off Justin Verlander during a two-run rally in the sixth inning, Corey Seager followed with a go-ahead sacrifice fly and the Dodgers beat the Astros 3-1 on Tuesday to push this dramatic World Series to Game 7. Read story

Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella (1) collides with Houston Dynamo forward Mauro Manotas (19) as he comes out to get the ball away from Manotas during the MLS Western Conference semifinal soccer match Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in Houston.

Top-seeded Timbers play Dynamo to 0-0 draw in West semis

Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella (1) collides with Houston Dynamo forward Mauro Manotas (19) as he comes out to get the ball away from Manotas during the MLS Western Conference semifinal soccer match Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in Houston.

October 30, 2017, 9:16pm Clark County Sports

Jeff Attinella had two saves to help the Portland Timbers to a 0-0 draw with the Houston Dynamo on Monday night in the opener of their Western Conference semifinal. Read story

Houston Astros’ Alex Bregman reacts after hitting in the game-winning run during the 10th inning of Game 5 of baseball’s World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in Houston. The Astros won 13-12 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. (AP Photo/David J.

Astros blast by Dodgers in thriller, 13-12 in 10 innings

Houston Astros’ Alex Bregman reacts after hitting in the game-winning run during the 10th inning of Game 5 of baseball’s World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in Houston. The Astros won 13-12 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. (AP Photo/David J.

October 29, 2017, 11:43pm National Sports

Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros kept hammering away in a wild slugfest that no one saw coming, rocking the Los Angeles Dodgers 13-12 in 10 thrilling innings Sunday night for a 3-2 lead in the World Series. Read story

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger reacts after hitting a double during the seventh inning of Game 4 of baseball’s World Series against the Houston Astros Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J.

Bellinger, Dodgers top Astros 6-2 to tie World Series 2-all

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger reacts after hitting a double during the seventh inning of Game 4 of baseball’s World Series against the Houston Astros Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J.

October 28, 2017, 9:09pm National Sports

Cody Bellinger doubled and scored the tying run in the seventh inning, then doubled home the go-ahead run in a five-run ninth that lifted Los Angeles to a 6-2 win over Houston Saturday night and tied the World Series at two games apiece. Read story

Houston Astros’ Carlos Correa and George Springer celebrate Game 3 of baseball’s World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Astros won 5-3 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/David J.

Astros start Game 3 fast, top Dodgers 5-3

Houston Astros’ Carlos Correa and George Springer celebrate Game 3 of baseball’s World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Astros won 5-3 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/David J.

October 27, 2017, 10:11pm National Sports

George Springer and the Astros broke out the bats early this time and kept up their big run at Minute Maid Park in October, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 Friday night for a 2-1 lead in the World Series. Read story

Then San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick speaking at a news conference after the team’s NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif. NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart says the league expects Colin Kaepernick to be invited to the next meeting between owners and players to discuss social justice initiatives. Lockhart adds that the meeting probably will take place next week.

NFL expects Kaepernick invite to next players’ meeting

Then San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick speaking at a news conference after the team’s NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif. NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart says the league expects Colin Kaepernick to be invited to the next meeting between owners and players to discuss social justice initiatives. Lockhart adds that the meeting probably will take place next week.

October 26, 2017, 9:54am Nation & World

NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart says the league expects Colin Kaepernick to be invited to the next meeting between owners and players to discuss social justice initiatives. Read story

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball’s World Series against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/David J.

Kershaw, Dodgers beat Astros 3-1 in hot World Series opener

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball’s World Series against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/David J.

October 24, 2017, 8:25pm National Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw delivered a signature performance, pitching Los Angeles past the Houston Astros 3-1 Tuesday night in the World Series opener. Read story

Volunteers help raise the Iditarod finishers banner at the burled arch finish line in Nome, Alaska, on March 16, 2015.

4-time Iditarod winner named as musher in dog doping case

Volunteers help raise the Iditarod finishers banner at the burled arch finish line in Nome, Alaska, on March 16, 2015.

October 23, 2017, 6:05pm National Sports

Iditarod officials on Monday identified four-time champion Dallas Seavey as the musher whose dogs tested positive for a banned substance. Read story

Actress Katerina Lehou as high priestess, passes the Olympic Flame onto a Pyeongchang torch bearer after it was lit from the sun’s rays, during the final dress rehearsal for the lighting of the Olympic flame at Ancient Olympia, southwestern Greece on Monday. The flame will be transported by torch relay to Pyeongchang, South Korea, which will host the Feb. 9-25, 2018 Winter Olympics.

South Korean Olympic organizers downplay concern over N. Korea

Actress Katerina Lehou as high priestess, passes the Olympic Flame onto a Pyeongchang torch bearer after it was lit from the sun’s rays, during the final dress rehearsal for the lighting of the Olympic flame at Ancient Olympia, southwestern Greece on Monday. The flame will be transported by torch relay to Pyeongchang, South Korea, which will host the Feb. 9-25, 2018 Winter Olympics.

October 23, 2017, 9:42am Nation & World

South Korea’s Olympic organizers played down concern over ongoing tensions with North Korea on Monday and also said that work has been completed on all venues for the 2018 Pyeongchang Games. Read story

Houston Astros’ Yuli Gurriel is congratulated by Jose Altuve after scoring during the fifth inning of Game 7 of baseball’s American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J.

Astros beat Yankees in Game 7, reach World Series

Houston Astros’ Yuli Gurriel is congratulated by Jose Altuve after scoring during the fifth inning of Game 7 of baseball’s American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J.

October 21, 2017, 9:16pm National Sports

Charlie Morton and Lance McCullers combined on a three-hitter, Jose Altuve and Evan Gattis homered and the Houston Astros reached the World Series, blanking the New York Yankees 4-0 Saturday night in Game 7 of the AL Championship. Read story