Astros capture second World Series title in six seasons, finishing Phillies with dramatic moonshot  —  HOUSTON - For five years, they reestablished a standard of excellence in Major League Baseball, making the World Series their near-annual playground yet earning well-earned scorn off the field and heartbreak on it.

Ranking top 30 free agents in Major League baseball  —  The free-agent list this year is filled with stars again, with two New York players topping our roster, and three Mets making our top 10.  Here's our top 30, ranked by a Q rating/interest/value combo (included are possible teams and an outside expert's pay prediction).

Powerball jackpot up to $1.6 billion, new lottery record  —  DES MOINES, Iowa — Strong sales boosted a Powerball jackpot to an estimated $1.6 billion on Friday, making it the largest lottery prize in history.  —  A drawing will be held Saturday night for the Powerball prize, which hasn't been won in more than three months.

Aaron Carter Dead at 34  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 204.2K … UPDATE  —  4:53 PM PT — Aaron's fiancé, Melanie Martin, tells TMZ ... “My fiancé Aaron Carter has passed away.  I love Aaron with all my heart and it's going to be a journey to raise a son without a father.

Clippers |  Paul George, Clippers rally past Spurs for 3rd straight win  —  George scores 32 points, John Wall adds 15 points and six assists and Ivica Zubac has another double-double as the Clippers take control in the fourth quarter for a 113-106 victory in San Antonio

Tom Thibodeau leans on Obi Toppin, Julius Randle in Knicks' win over shorthanded Sixers  —  PHILADELPHIA — Desperation finally got Tom Thibodeau to try it.  —  The starting center, Mitchell Robinson, was out since the second quarter with a sore knee.  The deficit reached 12 points …

Royals expected to bring back Zack Greinke for another season  —  Zack Greinke, who already has a pretty strong Hall of Fame résumé, is expected to return to pitch another season.  His career WAR of 76.4 fits right between Justin Verlander (77.7) and Clayton Kershaw (75.9).

Mark Canha on Buck Showalter's teachings, Chris Bassitt's plans and how the Mets renewed his passion for baseball  —  Delivering insights on all things Amazin's  —  Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+  —  Mark Canha enjoyed a successful first season with the Mets …

LAFC wants MLS title to go with vibe it has created since launch  —  In short order, club ownership has orchestrated a successful product that resonates across neighborhoods regardless of a person's background, schooling, bank statement or other societal dividing lines  —  LOS ANGELES — The people.

Here are Sunday's Fall Stars Game rosters  —  Two lineups overflowing with talent will meet on Sunday, and it won't be in the World Series.  —  The rosters for the 16th annual Fall Stars Game were announced Friday, setting the stage for a clash between the top performers in the Arizona Fall League during Fall Stars Weekend.

Jets WR Corey Davis to miss second consecutive game, out vs. Bills  —  The Jets will be without one of their top receivers for the second straight week.  —  Corey Davis, who injured his knee during the Jets' victory against the Broncos on Oct. 23, will not play Sunday against the Bills.