After going out with a whimper, New York Yankees need a revamp - starting at the very top  —  NEW YORK - The end came not abruptly, but inevitably, another desultory loss that's become customary for a New York Yankees team that just three months ago was peerless but now enters yet another winter unmoored and unsure of the future.

Bryce Harper's stunning homer sends Phillies to first World Series since 2009, NLCS win over Padres  —  PHILADELPHIA - It was magical.  —  A storybook ending.  —  Bryce Harper, in one of the most electrifying moments in Philadelphia Phillies history, hit a dramatic game-winning …

Instant Analysis: Miami Dolphins 16, Pittsburgh Steelers 10  —  It wasn't pretty, but it was good enough.  The banged-up, under-manned secondary produced three interceptions, including safety Jevon Holland's pick with 2:57 remaining and Noah Igbinoghene's late pick to ice the victory and snap the three-game losing streak.

Ravens hold off Browns, 23-20, behind late blocked field goal try and resurgent rushing attack  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 65  —  Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) grabs the football coughed up by Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones as time expires during the fourth quarter of NFL game.

Nestor Cortes leaves Game 4 with groin injury  —  Aaron Boone was “thrilled” to have right-hander Nestor Cortes on the mound to start a crucial Game 4 for the Yankees against the Houston Astros in the ALCS on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.  But Cortes' night didn't last long as he was removed …

Jets continue winning ways in 16-9 defeat of Broncos  —  DENVER — The Jets were trying to continue their surprising season and do something the team hasn't done in seven seasons.  —  Gang Green entered Sunday on a three-game winning streak.  2015 was the last time the Jets won four consecutive games.

Magic feel for injured Jalen Suggs as he misses home-opening loss to Celtics  —  Orlando Magic Mailbag: What can fans expect from the Magic this season?  (Orlando Sentinel)  —  There was a subdued feeling emanating from the Orlando Magic after their 10-point loss Friday at Atlanta …

Isiah Kiner-Falefa proud of response to benching despite costly Game 4 misplay with Torres  —  Yet another defensive misplay doomed the Yankees in the 6-5 loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.  This time, Isiah Kiner-Falefa wasn't charged with the error, but may still be partially to blame.

Heat go from cruise to chaos, hold on for 112-109 victory over Raptors for season's first win  —  MIAMI — No, not a must-win game.  Not three games in.  —  It just felt that way Saturday night for the Miami Heat.  —  After dropping the first two games of their season-opening four-game homestand …

Andrew Wylie, ‘The Jackal’ of books: ‘Amazon is like ISIS; it takes no prisoners’  —  The world's leading literary agent speaks about Salman Rushdie, Stephen King, Donald Trump and the e-commerce giant  —  Among the literary giants included under the letter B on Andrew Wylie's endless client list …

Harrison Bader gets nod to bat leadoff in Game 2, Aaron Judge not selected as Gold Glove finalist  —  Harrison Bader has pushed his way into the top of the Yankees' lineup.  With four home runs in six playoff games, the “defensive” center fielder has made his bat a big part of the Yankees offense …

Knicks pick up the pace in 130-106 win over Pistons in home opener  —  Fast and Efficient, starring the New York Knicks.  —  After those training camp declarations of picking up the pace to boost last season's stagnant offense, Tom Thibodeau's squad put it into practice with a 130-106 blowout over the Pistons in the home opener.