SPORTS

Minnesota’s Kevin O’Connell is in the driver’s seat to win Coach of the Year, but Denver’s coach is closing in, with the Broncos on a three-game win streak. …

The DROY award has proven to be friendly to edge rushers, and the Rams rookie appears on his way to continuing that trend. See the latest odds. …

Daniels is favored to be the best offensive rookie, but Williams is once again in the running after his Bears have won two straight. Check out the latest. …

Georgia’s Carson Beck is tied with Texas QB Quinn Ewers to be drafted No. 1 in next year’s NFL draft. However, a Big 12 player is closing in fast. Check out the latest odds, with insight from Rob Rang. …

Patrick Mahomes threw for 331 yards, Kareem Hunt ran for 102 yards and a touchdown, and the Chiefs overcame more red-zone woes to beat the Saints 26-13 on a big night for Kansas City’s professional sports teams …

Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts says it was “bothersome” that a ball San Diego third baseman Manny Machado threw into the Dodgers dugout seemed intended for him during the Padres’ 10-2 win in Game 2 of their NL Division Series …

The Los Angeles Dodgers hope All-Star Freddie Freeman will return to the lineup for Game 3 of their NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres …

The leading wide receiver will undergo surgery on Tuesday, and could miss three-to-four months as he recovers from an LCL injury. …

The Houston Texans improved to 4-1 with a thrilling victory over Buffalo on Sunday but could be without league-leading receiver Nico Collins next week …

Alabama safety Malachi Moore apologized Monday for his late-game outburst during a stunning upset to Vanderbilt this weekend. …