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Los Angeles Dodgers’ Enrique Hernandez (14) hits a home run off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana during the second inning of Game 5 of baseball’s National League Championship Series, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, in Chicago.

Dodgers capture NL pennant with 11-1 rout

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Enrique Hernandez (14) hits a home run off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana during the second inning of Game 5 of baseball’s National League Championship Series, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, in Chicago.

October 19, 2017, 11:09pm National Sports

Enrique Hernandez homered three times and drove in a record seven runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers ended the Chicago Cubs' title defense with an 11-1 rout in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series on Thursday night. Read story

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, in New York.

Goodell: NFL not changing its national anthem policy

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, in New York.

October 18, 2017, 12:48pm National Sports

The NFL is not changing its national anthem policy to require players to stand during the national anthem. Read story

FILE - In this July 29, 2012, file photo, U.S. gymnast McKayla Maroney poses after completing her routine on the vault during the Artistic Gymnastic women's qualifications at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Maroney posted a statement on Twitter Oct. 18, 2017, in which she said she was molested for years by former Team USA doctor Larry Nassar.

Gymnast McKayla Maroney alleges sexual abuse by team doctor

FILE - In this July 29, 2012, file photo, U.S. gymnast McKayla Maroney poses after completing her routine on the vault during the Artistic Gymnastic women's qualifications at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Maroney posted a statement on Twitter Oct. 18, 2017, in which she said she was molested for years by former Team USA doctor Larry Nassar.

October 18, 2017, 10:09am Nation & World

Two-time Olympic medalist McKayla Maroney says she was molested for years by a former USA Gymnastics team doctor, abuse she said started in her early teens and continued for the rest of her competitive career. Read story

Blanco scores twice as Timbers beat DC United 4-0

October 15, 2017, 7:55pm National Sports

Sebastian Blanco scored a pair of second-half goals to lead the Portland Timbers over D.C. United 4-0 on Sunday at Providence Park. Read story

Portland Thorns midfielder Lindsey Horan, left.

Horan’s goal leads Portland Thorns to NWSL title

Portland Thorns midfielder Lindsey Horan, left.

October 14, 2017, 6:35pm National Sports

Lindsey Horan scored in the 50th minute, and the Portland Thorns beat the North Carolina Courage 1-0 on Saturday for the National Women’s Soccer League championship. Read story

Portland Thorns fans will be solidly behind their team today in the NWSL championship match against the North Carolina Courage at Orlando, Fla.

Unfinished business awaits Portland Thorns in NWSL final

Portland Thorns fans will be solidly behind their team today in the NWSL championship match against the North Carolina Courage at Orlando, Fla.

October 13, 2017, 5:21pm National Sports

The National Women’s Soccer League championship game is the culmination of the Portland Thorns’ season-long journey for redemption. Read story

United States men's soccer head coach Bruce Arena resigned on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in the wake of the U.S. national team’s crash out of contention for the 2018 World Cup. “We didn’t get the job done, and I accept responsibility,” Arena said in a statement.

Arena quits after U.S. World Cup failure, Gulati stays for now

United States men's soccer head coach Bruce Arena resigned on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in the wake of the U.S. national team’s crash out of contention for the 2018 World Cup. “We didn’t get the job done, and I accept responsibility,” Arena said in a statement.

October 13, 2017, 5:18pm National Sports

Bruce Arena quickly resigned as U.S. coach after the Americans’ failure to qualify for the World Cup. U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati is staying around, at least for now. Read story

United States’ Christian Pulisic, left, fight for the ball with Trinidad and Tobago’s Nathan Lewis during a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Couva, Trinidad, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.

U.S. out of World Cup contention with 2-1 loss at Trinidad

United States’ Christian Pulisic, left, fight for the ball with Trinidad and Tobago’s Nathan Lewis during a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Couva, Trinidad, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.

October 10, 2017, 7:18pm National Sports

The United States has been eliminated from World Cup contention, a shocking loss at Trinidad ending the Americans’ streak of seven straight appearances at soccer’s showcase. Read story

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais speaks with reporters during a baseball news conference Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, in Seattle. The team finished their season at 78-84, third place in American League West.

M’s to handle Felix Hernandez differently

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais speaks with reporters during a baseball news conference Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, in Seattle. The team finished their season at 78-84, third place in American League West.

October 3, 2017, 11:10pm National Sports

The days of Felix Hernandez using his overpowering fastball and deceptive change-up to dominate hitters for seven, eight or nine innings will become rarer in the future. Read story

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Marjama, right, waits for the throw as Los Angeles Angels’ Shane Robinson scores on Sunday.

Injuries pushed Mariners off course

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Marjama, right, waits for the throw as Los Angeles Angels’ Shane Robinson scores on Sunday.

October 2, 2017, 10:50pm National Sports

There are many reasons the longest playoff drought in baseball is now at 16 years and counting. Read story