2016

Dodgers’ ace Clayton Kershaw got the last two outs of the game with the go-ahead run on-base in the bottom of the ninth inning, and Los Angeles rallied to beat the Washington Nationals, 4-3, in the decisive Game 5 of the National League Division Series on Thursday night.

Philip Rivers passed for 178 yards and one touchdown, and the Chargers beat the Denver Broncos, 21-13, in San Diego on Thursday night.

Roberto Aguayo kicked a 38-yard field goal as time expired, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers edged the Carolina Panthers, 17-14, in Charlotte on Monday night.

UNDATED (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have never been accused of taking the easy path to a playoff series victory. Game 3 of their National League Division Series was proof of that, as if their 108-year championship drought wasn't a subtle reminder.

Only one unbeaten team remains after five Sundays of the 2016 NFL season. Here’s what we learned this week:

Josh Donaldson scored from second base when Rougned Odor threw wildly on a double-play relay in the 10th inning, and the Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers, 7-6, to complete a three-game sweep of the 2016 American League Division Series in Toronto on Sunday night.

David Johnson ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns, and the Arizona Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers, 33-21, in Santa Clara, Calif. on Thursday night.

Conor Gillaspie hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning and Madison Bumgarner threw a shutout, as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets, 3-0, in the National League Wild Card game on Wednesday night in Queens, NY.

Edwin Encarnacion hit a game-winning, three-run home run in the 11th inning, and the Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles, 5-2, in the American League Wild Card game in Toronto on Tuesday night.

First losses and injuries were the biggest news of Week 4 of the 2016 NFL season. Here’s what we learned this week:

CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — A strong showing in the singles matches has helped the United States regain the Ryder Cup.

CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Europe will have to come back from a big deficit in Sunday's singles to hold on to the Ryder Cup once again.

Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - Last month was the third wettest September on record in Rochester.

Devonta Freeman gained 152 yards on 14 carries and Tevin Coleman ran for three touchdowns, as the Atlanta Falcons routed the Saints, 45-32, in New Orleans on Monday night.