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The Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to Major League Baseball's World Series for the first time since 1988 after beating the Chicago Cubs 11-1 on Thursday to clinch the National League Championship Series 4-1.

Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz on Thursday said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s decision to not make any rule changes related to the national anthem is in the best interest of the league.

The Latest on the death of Helen J. DeVos, a philanthropist from western Michigan (all times local): 9:45 a.m.

The NFL Referees Association on Thursday said it “strongly denounces” allegations that its officials are exhibiting bias during games.

The NFL Referees Association on Thursday said it “strongly denounces” allegations that its officials are exhibiting bias during games.

During a press briefing on Wednesday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said that all players should stand for the National Anthem, but that there would be no rule change mandating that.

Former NFL safety Burgess Owens and former NFL linebacker Colin Allred discuss the NFL national anthem protests.

Former NFL safety Burgess Owens and former NFL linebacker Colin Allred discuss the NFL national anthem protests.

New York finally solved a longtime nemesis at just the right moment, beating Dallas Keuchel and the Astros 5-0 on Wednesday for a 3-2 lead in the AL Championship Series.

New York finally solved a longtime nemesis at just the right moment, beating Dallas Keuchel and the Astros 5-0 on Wednesday for a 3-2 lead in the AL Championship Series.

Michael Jordan is showing he still has the ability to score big — even though he hasn't played in nearly 15 years.

Michael Jordan is showing he still has the ability to score big — even though he hasn't played in nearly 15 years.

The NFL awarded hosting rights for the 2018 rookie draft to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home to the Dallas Cowboys, league Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday.