NFL
Saints Release Kicker Daniel Carlson After Seven Games This Season
Carlson made 8 of 12 field goals for New Orleans, which could turn to Charlie Smyth against Cleveland, ESPN and NBC Sports reported.
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NFL
Ravens Name Undrafted Rookie Joe Fagnano Thursday Starter at QB
Coach Jesse Minter said Fagnano will start against Jacksonville after Lamar Jackson hurt his right thumb and Tyler Huntley was also injured, CBS Sports and ESPN reported.
Champions League
Raphinha Scores Twice as Barcelona Beat Aston Villa 3-0
Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the seventh minute at Camp Nou, Al Jazeera and CBS Sports reported.
College Football
Miami Tops First College Football Playoff Rankings, Notre Dame 11th
The committee placed Georgia, Utah and Indiana next, with Notre Dame 11th and Ohio State 12th, NBC Sports and ESPN reported.
MLB
Mariners Hire Cubs Executive Jason Kanzler, 36, as New Manager
Kanzler, who has never managed at any level, replaces the fired Dan Wilson, CBS Sports and ESPN reported.
Champions League
Manchester United Rally From 2-0 Down to Beat Roma 3-2
Matheus Cunha scored twice late in the second half at Old Trafford, ending a nine-game run without a win, NBC Sports and Al Jazeera reported.
Formula One
Kimi Antonelli, 20, Clinches Formula One Title in Mexico City
The Mercedes driver became the sport’s youngest world champion with four races left, Al Jazeera and France 24 reported.
MLB
Eight MLB Free Agents Get $23.15 Million Qualifying Offers
Bednar, Suzuki and Arozarena are among the players who have until Nov. 17 to accept, CBS Sports and ESPN reported.
NFL
Bears Beat Seahawks 34-17 as Simmons Makes His Chicago Debut
Chicago won Monday night in Seattle, and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons had a sack and six tackles in his first game for the team, CBS Sports and ESPN reported.